Just one of the prince"
The Royal Carriage made its way through a forest path.
The whole royal family were riding in it, two unable to contain their excitement.
"Oh, I hope we're not late!" Sofia said excitedly, trying to see how far they still had to go to reach their destination.
"We'd already be there if Amber didn't take so long to get ready." James said, looking at Amber with a smirk.
"I had to find my Derby Tiara. That's the best thing about the Flying Derby. Everyone dresses up." Amber declared, putting a hand on it.
"No, no, Amber. The Best thing about the Flying Derby is the race." Madeline said, shaking her head.
"It's our favorite sport in the whole kingdom!" Sofia said, excitedly.
"Sofia and Madeline used to pretend to race, using our old mop and a broom as their flying horses." Miranda told the family.
"Can we go any faster? We don't want to miss anything." Sofia asked, urgently wanting to get to the Flying Derby.
"Coachman, better take the high road." Roland declared.
"Yes your Majesty." The coachman nodded, with a smile.
With a tug of their reins, the coach horses wings unfurled, and they took off into the sky, taking the carriage and its passengers with them.
….
At the Derby, the Royal Family entered their private box above the stands.
"We're just in time!" Madeline said, excitedly.
"I know. The race is starting now." Sofia said, smiling.
At the girl's words, the bell rang to start the race.
The horses took flight and went through hoops of varying shapes… Circles, squares, or triangles.
It was amazing to see how they could fit through each shape.
"You know, girls… Royal Prep has a Flying Derby team too." Amber told her little sisters.
"It does? Really?" Madeline asked, eager to know.
"You bet. There's going to be tryouts next week and we start practicing tomorrow. You guys can watch if you want." James said, nodding at them.
"I'm definitely going. Prince Hugo will be there. He's the best rider in Royal Prep." Amber said, smiling at the mere mention of Prince Hugo.
"Hey! I'm just as good as him!" James boasted, looking at Amber.
"Oh come on, you didn't even make the team last year." Amber said, in reminder.
"This year will be different!" James said, in declaration.
Then, the horses in the race flew right through the clock tower.
"Look at them go! So fast!" Madeline said, in awe.
The pink horse ended up winning and as a prize it got a medal of roses.
What a great race." Sofia declared.
"Oh, it would be so much fun to Ride in the Flying Derby!" Madeline declared.
"You girls should come watch the Flying Derby Practice at school tomorrow." Amber suggested.
"Maybe we will." Sofia said thoughtfully.
But the two sisters had something else in mind then just watching.
…
The next day after school, Amber and her friends were at the practise grounds.
"Prince Hugo." Amber smiled.
"Princess Amber." Hugo said, haughtily.
"I just wanted to wish you luck. I'm your biggest fan." Amber said, opening her photo to reveal a picture of Hugo.
"You must be if you're coming to watch practice. The real show would be the tryout race." Hugo said, smugly.
The riding instructor, Sir Gilliam walked onto the field.
"Okay boys. Let's get started. Time to fly." He said, declaring.
"Hey, Amber." Sofia said as she and Madeline walked by.
"Huh? Sofia, Madeline, the bleachers are this way." Amber said, showing them where the bleachers were but the two young sisters Madeline and Sofia kept on walking.
"Sofia? Madeline?" She called after them.
"Good Afternoon. Who's ready to race some flying horses?" Madeline said, greeting the riders.
"Good Afternoon, sir Gilliam." Sofia said, looking at him and nodding.
"Oh hello, Princesses. The bleachers are right over there." Sir Gilliam replied.
"We didn't come to watch, Sir Gilliam." Madeline said, looking at him.
"We came to try out for the team." Sofia said, smiling.
"WHAT?!" Sir Gilliam, the princes, and the princesses all cried out.
"What? What's wrong?" Sofia asked, confused.
"Um, only Princes and second grand can ride in the Flying Derby." Hugo told them.
"So first grand Princesses can't try out?" Madeline asked.
"Well... they could, but..." Sir Gilliam stammered.
"But they don't. The Flying Derby is just not a Princess thing." Amber finished for him.
"There are many thing Princesses do
Like hosting balls and dancing too
Or wearing gowns of pink and blue
That's what we like to do…" Amber began to sing.
"There are many things that Princes do
Like jousting, polo, taking hikes
Suits of armor with lots of spikes
That what we really like…" Hugo started singing.
"We do Princess things." The princesses sang.
"And we do Princely things." The princes sang.
"And no one crosses in between we stick with our routine." Everyone sang.
"But who knows what we could bring Flying high upon a wing." Sofia sang.
"We believe that anything can be a princesses thing." Madeline sang.
Sofia and Madeline got up on two toy horses.
"ead a pome or pick daffodils Sing wishfully in window sills." The princesses sang.
"Derby calls for Princely skills." Hugo sang.
Sir Gilliam caught the two girls before they fell off the two toy horses.
"It's not a proper Princess King of thrill." Amber sang.
"We do Princess things." The princesses sang.
"And we do Princely things." The princes sang.
"All and no one crosses in between we stick with our routine." Both the princesses and the princes sang together.
"we Climb trees
and jump and swing…" The princes sang.
"While we shop for Royal bling.
So don't make a fuss
Just stick with us Princesses
And do our Princess things!" The princesses sang.
"But who knows what we could bring
Flying high upon a wing…" Sofia sang.
"We believe that anything can be a Princess thing!" Madeline said, finishing the song.
….
Later that day, Sofia and Madeline sat in their room, sharing food with their animal friends.
"How was school." Robin asked.
"Okay. We wanted to try out for the Flying Derby Team." Madeline said, excited but a little disappointed both at the same time.
"That sounds like fun." Mia said.
"We wish it had been fun." Sofia said, sighing sadly.
"Uh-oh. What's wrong?" Robin asked, gulping.
"Everyone says that only boys can do it." Madeline admitted.
"WHAT? Robin, have you ever heard anything so ridiculous?" Clover said, outraged.
"I don't know, you say ridiculous things all the time." Robin teased.
"Hey, I'm serious you two. If you want to ride those fleabags with wings; and I don't know why you would. It just makes my head spin at the thought. But if you two really want to, then go for it, We're not stopping you. After all, there's a first time for everything." Clover said, looking at Sofia and Madeline.
"You know, you're right Clover." Sofia smiled.
"There really is a first time for everything." Robin joked.
A while later, the family were having dinner.
"How was Flying Derby practice today, James?" Roland asked.
"Great!" James replied.
"So, you did actually practice?" Roland said sternly.
"More or less?" James shrugged.
"We have an announcement. We're going to try out for the team!" Madeline declared, excitedly.
Amber gasped.
"Sofia, Madeline, I already told you… Princesses don't do that!" She reminded them.
"But there IS a first time for everything, Amber." Sofia echoed Clover's words.
"I think it's a wonderful idea." Miranda said.
She then cleared her throat at Roland.
"As do I." Roland agreed.
"But they don't know anything about Flying Derby. They don't even have a horse." James said, in protest.
"Then someone will have to teach them. Someone like you, James." Roland simply said.
"Me?! But…but…" James stammered.
"But What?" Roland asked.
"What will the other Princes say?!" James blurted out.
"They'll be too busy laughing to be able to say anything." Amber chuckled.
"They'll say what a great brother you are, James." Miranda said.
Plus, it will give you extra practice." Roland added.
"But they don't even have riding clothes." James tried desperately to get out of it.
"They will by morning." Baileywick interjected.
"Thanks, Baileywick." Madeline nodded.
"It's settled then." Roland smiled.
…..
The next afternoon, after school was done, James, Sofia and Madeline approached the stables.
James was wearing a green riding clothes with a back hat. Sofia was wearing purple riding clothes with her purple Amulet and Madeline was wearing blue riding clothes to match her blue amulet.
"Sir Gilliam." Sofia greeted.
"Huh? Oh, it's your two again." Sir Gilliam said, looking in the direction of the two young princesses.
"And we're ready to practice!" Madeline declared.
"Can we have a horse? Please?" Sofia asked.
"I'm sorry girls. But there's only one horse left, and nobody wants him." Sir Gilliam replied.
"We do please." Madeline said, with an eager smile.
"You both do? Of course you both do." Sir Gilliam asked and then smiled at them.
The girls followed Sir Gilliam to the stables, where they saw a magnificent black horse.
"Wow, what a beautiful horse." Sofia gasped, seeing the beautiful black horse.
"Oh, not him." Sir Gilliam laughed, as the black was moved out of the way, revealing a small lavender horse.
"Girls, this is Minimus. He's all yours." He said, introducing the small horse to the girls.
"Hi there, Minimus. I'm Sofia." Sofia said, greeting the horse.
"And I'm Madeline." Madeline added, with a smile as they were introducing themselves to the horse.
"Will you be our horse in the Flying Derby?" Sofia asked, looking at Minimus.
"Oh, you don't wanna ride me, Princesses. If-if only you spoke horse, I could tell ya..." Minimus said, nervously.
"But we can speak horse." Madeline said, smiling.
"Aah! Wow, uh, what? How?" Minimus said, surprised.
"Because of our amulets. The amulets of Avalor. They give us the power to talk to animals." Sofia said as she held up her amulet for Minimus to see.
"Well then, let me give you a piece of advice. If you want to win, you'll have to pick another horse. You see, I have short legs, small wings, I don't fly fast, I worry... about everything." Minimus said, doubting himself in front of the two young girls.
Sofia and Madeline giggled.
"We think you're perfect. Just the way you are." Madeline said, with a reassuring smile on her face as she took his chin in her hands.
"Really?" Minimus beamed.
Just then, a fanfare rang outside.
It was time for the riders to bring their horses to the race course.
"Alright everyone, gather round. The tryout race is at the end of the week, right here on our derby course. Only the first two riders to cross the finish line make the team. So… Let's practice hard, fly fast and always be royal!" Sir Gilliam instructed.
Sofia and Madeline tried to get on Minimus, but they kept across his sides.
"Let me help you." James offered, helping them up.
James gave each girl a boost, using his hand as a step for them.
"Thanks, James." Madeline added.
Sofia tugged at Minimus's reins.
"Uhh, now What do we do?" She asked.
The watching princes laughed.
"When you're done, James, can you help my sisters get on their ponies?" Hugo asked mockingly.
Scowling, James took Minimus's reins, leading him across the course.
"Let's go over here. Where no one can see us." James said, pointing to the field outside.
"Okay." Sofia agreed.
….
A short while later, James and his horse stood opposite Sofia, Madeline and Minimus.
"All you have to do is flick the reins to take off, pull them the way you want to go." James demonstrated.
"That's it?" Madeline asked.
"Yep, it's easy." James smiled.
"Okay, here we go, Minimus. Yah!" Sofia said, flicking the reins.
"Whoa, hey, here we go!" Minimus yelped, taking off.
The flight went well at first, but Minimus was startled by a passing bird, and Sofia and Madeline fell off.
Their landing was cushioned by one of the safety pads dotted around the path.
Undaunted, Sofia and Madeline tried again.
The second time, Minimus turned too quickly for them to hold on.
The third time, Minimus went straight up, and Sofia and Madeline slipped off his back.
"What are we doing wrong?" Madeline asked, concerned that the training wasn't going well at all.
"I don't know. We can stop, if you want." James said, with a shrug.
"We are not giving up. We don't care how many we fall. We're going to try out for the team." Sofia said, with determination in her voice as she was now looking at Madeline.
"Right!" Madeline said, determined as well.
Hugo and his horse suddenly descended on them.
"You've got to stay on your horse, first. I know you were a bad racer, james, but you're a worst teacher. Guess Flying Derby isn't a princess thing after all." Hugo said, snickering and sneering.
"You can make of me all you want, Hugo. But not my sisters." James said, standing up to Hugo.
He did not want Hugo making fun of his sisters.
Snickering, Hugo left.
"If you're not going to give up, I won't either. Come on." James said, determinedly to Sofia and Madeline, bumping his fist into their open palms.
"Climb aboard." James offered.
Sofia and Madeline climbed on James' horse.
Sofia sat at the back, while Madeline was up front with James.
"Now keep your hands on my hands. Ready?" James instructed.
"Ready." Madeline nodded.
"Me too." Sofia added.
They went up and soared through the air.
"Look out, coming through! All right, so far so good. Now this is how you steer." James said as his horse flew over some workers.
With a deft pull on the reins, James steered his horse effortlessly.
"Whoa!" Sofia gasped.
"This is Amazing!" Madeline whooped.
They flew over Amber and her friends.
"Amber, is that your sisters up there?" One of the girls asked.
"I can't believe they're really doing it." Amber scoffed.
I can't believe we're really doing it!" Madeline cheered.
"You sure are Madeline." James smiled.
"We're flying!" Sofia cheered.
"Now, let's teach you how to race." James declared.
They returned to the ground, where Sofia and Madeline climbed on Minimus.
"Yah!" James called, his horse taking off.
"Giddy up, Minimus!" Sofia yelled.
"Whoa, here we go!" Cried Minimus.
"Through the trees! Catch James!" Madeline happily instructed.
"Woo-hoo!" James whooped.
"Yeah!" Sofia cheered.
After a good flight, they stood before a steeple.
"Alright it's time for the last hurdle! It's the toughest part of the course, right before the Finish line. We go under the gate and through the steeple. Come on." James said, looking to Sofia and Madeline.
The young royals flew their horses towards their goal.
As they flew through the tunnel, Minimus tilted awkwardly, all four hooves pointed forwards.
Then, they followed James up the steeple.
As his horse passed through, he pulled the bell's cord, ringing it loudly.
Unfortunately, Minimus has having trouble ascending.
"We're not gonna make it!" He groaned.
"If James can do it, so can we!" Sofia declared.
Amber and her friends watched as they neared the top of the steeple.
"Not necessarily!" Minimus suddenly dropped down, turning back towards the ground.
As James passed by Royal Prep, Sir Gilliam, watching from a balcony, pushed the button on his stopwatch.
"Looking good, James! That's your fastest run ever!" Sir Gilliam said, proud of James.
"Oh, Sofia, Madeline. You'll get it next time." James said as Minimus trotted up to him, carrying the dejected pair.
"Let's hope so." Madeline said, hanging her head sadly.
….
That evening, back at the castle, Amber entered Sofia and Madeline's room.
"Are you two okay? I almost saw you two crash." She asked, looking at the two young girls.
"I guess we need more practice." Sofia said, with a shrug.
"But you only have one day left before the race." Amber reminded them.
"We know." Madeline said and sighed.
"Maybe the princes are just... better at this. I think you should stop." I don't want you to get hurt." Amber said, in suggestion.
Amber then left the room.
After she left, Sofia and Madeline removed their riding helmets and wandered over to their bed, where Clover and the other animals were waiting.
"So, uh, how'd it go?" Clover asked, tentatively.
"Lousy. We can't even make it to the finish line, and we only have more day until the race." Sofia said, in defeat.
"Amber said we should quit. We don't know what to do." Madeline said, adding onto what her sister said.
"My mother had a saying. The early bird gets the worm." Robin said as she flapped over to them.
"Oh, what do Sofia and Madeline need a worm for?" Mia asked.
"They don't, Mia. Hey, what Robin's saying is: Get an early start tomorrow. You've got one more day, girls. Make it count." Clover said as he was sitting on Sofia's lap.
"Good idea." Sofia smiled.
"Thanks guys." Madeline rubbed the top of Clover's head.
….
The next day, Sofia and Madeline got up as early as possible.
As Sir Gilliam strolled toward the stables, they flew by on Minimus, causing him to spill his tea.
"We're takin' off into something new
There's so much
We gotta do
And we're the only ones who think we'll make it through…" Sofia began to sing.
"But the only way to win Is to try and try again
They wanna count us out
But we'll make them count us in…" Madeline began to sing as well.
"We can be anything
We can see anything
You can teach anything
We can reach anything
We can do anything
So can you Anything that you try
Look and see
You can be anything…" Sofia continued singing.
"And we know
With you by our side
It'll be a better ride
Together we can be each other's guide
With a friend to see us through
There's nothing we can't do
Gonna spread our wings
And soar into the blue…" Madeline continued singing as well.
We can be anything
We can see anything
You can teach anything
We can reach anything
We can do anything
So can you
Anything that you try
Look and see
You can be anything…" Sofia sang.
And whatever it takes
We'll learn from our mistakes
We'll get up when we fall
And never stop giving it our all…" Madeline sang.
"We can be anything
We can see anything
You can teach anything
We can reach anything
We can do anything
So can you
Anything that you try
Look and see
We can be anything…" Sofia sang.
"Look and see
We can be anything…" Madeline sang.
"Anything!" Sofia and Madeline finished singing together.
…..
Once again, they neared the steeple.
"Okay Minimus, we can do it this time." Sofia said boldly.
"That's what you said the last four times." Minimus whimpered.
"Well, here we go." Madeline declared.
They passed through the bridge easily enough.
"Up, Minimus! Up! Up! Up!" Sofia directed.
Minimus climbed higher and higher, but found himself going slower and slower.
"We're not gonna make it!" He said, gasping under the strain of pressure that was on him as he was trying to fly higher and higher.
Unable to go any higher, Minimus returned to the ground.
"It's all my fault. You should switch to a bigger horse." Minimus said, feeling horrible.
You're big enough." Madeline consoled him.
"A faster horse, then." Minimus retorted.
"Minimus, you're plenty fast." Sofia stroked his mane.
Hugo strolled by on his horse.
"You can talk to your horse all you want, but it's not going to get you through that steeple. And if you can't finish the race, why even bother starting it? You should go back where you belong, with the other princesses." He told Sofia and Madeline, with the same snickering look on his face.
And with that, Hugo and his horse took off into the sky, leaving Minimus and his riders trotting sadly away.
…
After school, Sofia and Madeline came home, finding Miranda waiting for them.
"Hi, girls." She said, with a smile.
"What are you doing out here?" Madeline asked.
"Waiting for you two. Wow, you two have been practicing all this time?" Miranda replied.
"Yes." Sofia nodded.
Madeline nodded as well.
"Well I have some good news for you two. Your Father and I are coming to the tryout race tomorrow." Miranda told them as they were walking with her.
"Oh… You don't have to do that, Mom." Madeline said, awkwardly.
"Oh, we wouldn't miss it for the world." Miranda chuckled.
"It's just that we've been thinking about not going." Sofia admitted.
"Why, girls?" Miranda asked.
"We still can't make it through the last steeple. Maybe Hugo and Amber are right and only Princes should race." Madeline said, sighing sadly in defeat.
"And maybe Princesses can do anything princes can if they keep trying, and never give up." Miranda suggested.
"Do you think we can make the team?" Sofia asked, with wonder.
"I know you can, girls. But what's important is what you think." Miranda said, smiling supportively for Sofia and Madeline.
….
The next day, Sofia and Madeline couldn't help but notice that the stands at the tryout race were packed.
Sofia and Madeline raced across the stables, running into Amber and her friends along the way.
"Amber, everyone's here!" Sofia said, excitedly but nervous as well.
"I know. It's a good thing I wore my derby tiara." Amber said, smiling before she spotted Prince Hugo.
"Oh, he's here! Prince Hugo!" She said, excitedly.
Opening her Hugo-patterned fan, Amber followed after the smug prince, her friends right behind her.
James joined Sofia and Madeline.
"Well, today's the big day. Are you ready?" He said, with a smile.
"Good luck, girls!" Miranda waved as she and Roland passed by in the royal carriage.
"James, why are there so many people here?" Madeline asked, with wonder and nervousness.
"They want to know if princesses can really make the team. So let's show 'em." James explained, with a lot of determination.
Sofia and Madeline looked at each other, then back to James.
"Okay." They said, together, smiling at each other.
As a fanfare played, the racers made their way to the starting line.
"You ready, Minimus?" Madeline asked, looking at him.
"Ready for what? Turning around and going back to the Stable? You bet. Great idea!" Minimus said, quickly.
He was nervous and yet doubting himself again.
"Minimus, we're going to do great. I know it." Sofia said, turning him back to the starting point.
The girls and Minimus took their place among the other contestants.
Hugo gave them a cold sneer, while James gave them a thumbs up.
Flora, Fauna and Merryweather flew above the starting line.
"Welcome to the Flying Derby Tryout Race! As Everyone knows, the first two riders to cross the finish line earn their place on the Royal Prep's Flying Derby team! So without further ado... Horses, on your wings!" Flora announced as the horses were beginning to get ready.
"Get Set!" Merryweather added as the princes and princesses were beginning to get ready.
"Go!" The fairies said together.
The horses dashed out of their starting gates.
"And they're off!" Sir Gilliam announced.
"Fly, Minmus! Yah!" Sofia said, guiding Minimus.
"Prince Hugo takes the early lead with Prince James just behind him." Sir Gilliam announced.
"Go, Hugo, go!" Amber cheered.
"Catch them, Minmus!" Madeline declared.
"Here comes Princesses Sofia and Madeline! They're making their way through the pack." Sir Gilliam said to the crowd.
"Looks like we need to take the Princesses out of the race." Hugo sneered.
…..
As the racers flew over a cottage, Hugo made his horse stop, right in front of Minimus.
"Sofia, look out!" Madeline cried.
Minimus stopped suddenly, causing Sofia and Madeline to fall onto some hay bales below.
"Prince Hugo did that on purpose!" Amber said, outraged.
"See ya, princesses." Hugo jeered.
"That's not right. Boo, Hugo!" Amber said, throwing away her Hugo fan.
Minimus came down to help Sofia and Madeline.
"Are you alright?" He asked.
"Yeah." Sofia said, and sighed sadly.
"What are you doing? Get back on your horse!" James said, hovering above them.
"What's the point, James? We blew it!" Madeline said, feeling disappointed and despaired.
"But go. You can still win." Sofia said, telling him.
"So can you. I'm not crossing the finish line without you." James said, offering his hand to them.
Sofia and Madeline took James hand in turn, and he helped them back on Minimus.
"Come on, girls! Let's go!" James prompted.
The two horses took off in pursuit of the others.
"The princesses are back in the race!" A bystander noted.
"Go, Sofia! Go Madeline!" Amber cheered.
The girls and James started to pass some of the other racers, to the cheers of the crowd.
"Come on, Minimus. Yah!" Sofia said, tugging on the reins.
"Sofia and James have caught the pack, and passed them. But Hugo still has the lead." Sir Gilliam announced.
"There's Hugo!" James pointed out.
"And there's the steeple." Madeline said quietly.
"Come on Sofia, Madeline. You can do it. Beat Hugo!" Amber said as she watched through her opera glasses.
"Let's go!" James prompted.
"Okay, we're going!" Madeline whooped.
"Come on, Minimus! We can do this!" Sofia said, with a lot of determination.
"Oh, I don't know." Minimus trembled, feeling unsure of himself again.
"Well, we do! Yah!" Madeline said, with a lot of confidence.
"Here we go!" Minimus yelled.
Minimus flew up the steeple again.
Hugo rang the bell, followed by James.
"Climb, climb, climb!" Sofia encouraged Minimus.
As he miraculously managed to make it to the top…
"Now tuck those wings." Sofia added.
Minimus passed through the steeple, Madeline ringing the bell as he did.
"I did it!" Minimus gasped.
"How did they...?" Hugo gazed back in disbelief, failing to notice the oncoming tree until it was right in front of him.
"Whoa!"
Hugo's horse evaded a crash just in time.
Minimus and James's horse were right behind him, the three of them heading for the finish line.
"All they have to do is pass Hugo, and they'll win!" Amber declared.
"And as they turn down the stretch, it's Hugo, James, and Sofia and Madeline, neck and neck!"
"Come on, girls!" James declared.
"Right Minimus, here we go!" Sofia said firmly.
Minimus and James's horse pushed ahead of Hugo's, breaking the tape and taking first and second place.
"Yes! Sofia and Madeline did it!" Amber said, cheering excitedly.
"Princess Sofia, Princess Madeline and Prince James have won the Tryout race and made the team!" Sir Gilliam boomed.
"Great Job, Minimus." Sofia smiled.
"We won, we actually won! Wait, does that mean they'll expect us to win the next race? And the one after that? I think I need to lie down!" Minimus said as the sisters jumped off him.
As Minimus lay flat on his back, Sofia and Madeline giggled.
"Oh, Minimus." The girls said together.
Then, James joined them.
"Oh, thank you James! We couldn't have made it without you." Madeline said, gratefully as she and Sofia both gave him a hug.
"Same here. I never would have made the team if I didn't spend all that time practicing with you two." James replied.
"Congratulations! I hereby present you three with the official team jerseys." Sir Gilliam said, to all three of them.
The crowd cheered once more.
"Thank you, Sir Gilliam!" Sofia smiled.
"Brilliant!" James cheered.
Roland and Miranda walked up to their offspring.
"What a race. Well done, you two!" Roland said, proudly.
"Thanks, dad." James smiled.
Sofia and Madeline hugged Miranda.
"We made the team, mom!" Madeline said gleefully.
"I knew you would." Madeline said with pride.
As Hugo dismounted his horse, he saw Amber approaching.
"Princess Amber." He bowed.
Amber walked right by him, the only sound she made being a derisive "Hmph!".
"Huh?" Hugo gaped, confused.
"You were great, girls! I was wrong. Flying Derby is a princess thing." Amber said as she hugged her sisters.
"Anything can be, if we try hard enough." Sofia smiled.
Amber examined Sofia and Madeline's new jerseys.
"That's what they gave you for winning? No, you need a real prize... I know!" She asked, critically before she got an idea.
Amber gave them her derby tiara.
"But that's your derby tiara." Madeline protested.
"I want you both to have it. Because I'm your biggest fan." Amber said, smiling.
"You know, I won too." James reminded her.
"I know." Amber said offhandedly as she tried on Sofia's riding cap.