Disclaimer: I do not own Nicola and the Viscount, nor do I own the Princess Diaries. Meg Cabot owns both. I own none of this. I know this is supposed to be a version of Nicola and the Viscount, but I have altered the story to my own needs. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Mia stared at the ornately furnished carriage. Never, in her years, had she seen such excessive amounts of wealth. As Josh helped her into the carriage, however, she could not help but think that the most priceless item was sitting right next to her. His golden hair gleamed as he turned to Mia. he said, bringing her hand to his lips. I wish you an enjoyable stay at the Richter Manor. Mia was amused at his impreccable manners, and nearly giggled, had it not been intolerable for a woman of her status.

The Richter Manor was not very far from the home of the Moscovitzes, yet Mia felt like the ride had lasted an eternity. Hours could ply past and she wouldn't age nor care... not when the one beside was Josh, the King of her heart.

Josh helped Mia down and she blushed, thinking, oh, my, isn't his hair the veryest golden?. Queen Anne smiled openly at Mia. Hello, Princess Mia. She said cheerfully. I'd wish for a better welcome for you, but Jarre is bursting with anticipation to see you, so I'll leave you three alone, she said, indicating Josh as the third party. The Queen glided out of the room.

Mia was elated to be left alone with Josh, but just as she thought of something incredibly witty to comment on, the Princess Jarre knocked delicately on the door, and entered the room.

PRINCESS MIA! She cried excitedly. Oh, am I glad to see you! I have missed you so! Mia thought it a funny comment, as she had seen Jarre only the day before. However, before she could say anything, Jarre continued. Mia, I am ever so sorry! I apologise, but I have been offered a sudden deal to tour Yhuria, and to be accompanied by the Prince himself!

Michael? Mia wondered. He never said anything about taking Princess Jarre on a tour of Yhuria! A sudden thought- no. Rather, a realisation of the truth struck Mia. Michael had the hots for Princess Jarre. Mia nearly burst out laughing at the irony of it all. Michael was so quick to insult Josh, yet he would willingly take said person's sister on a tour of Yhuria. And why would a Prince, heir to the throne of Yhuria, take a Princess for a tour of his country, if not as a possible wife? It would seem as though Michael was wooing Josh's little sister. Yet, if that was the case, why did he bear so much resentment towards Josh, his possible future brother-in-law?

Mia defiantly pushed the troubled feeling away, and turned her attention to a reply for Jarre.