The next morning, the girls, their mothers, as well as the boys', and the queen were at GiorgioArmani's studio in Genovia. The designer himself met them there. He hugged Gabriella tightly.
"My little angel." Armani said to her.
"Thank you, Mr. Armani." Gabriella said.
"It is my pleasure."
"Kelsi, why don't you go first." Clarisse said.
"Yes, Ma'am." Kelsi agreed.
"I have the perfect dress for you. Come with me."
The famous designer led Kelsi to the dressing room. Kelsi came out in a solid red spaghetti strap dress. The train flowed out and pooled as her feet. Her friends giggled excitedly.
"You look so beautiful!" Sharpay exclaimed.
"Thank you." Kelsi said smiling.
"You are next." Armani told Taylor kindly.
Taylor came out in a sleeveless gold dress with a mermaid train. She smiled as she sat down and Sharpay went to get her dress. She came out in a purple strapless dress.
"Thank you, so much." Gabriella told Armani. "Are you coming tonight?"
"Wouldn't miss it for the world. Your dress is one of my proudest creations." Armani told her cupping Gabriella's face like her grandfather always did.
That afternoon, Gabriella's maids whisked her up to her chambers for her to get ready for the ball. The others went to get a sneak peak at the ballroom. The ballroom was decorated with multiple colors of roses.
Twenty minutes later, Troy was trying to make his way up to Gabriella's chambers. He walked into her bedroom. Gabriella was in her robe. She smiled at him as he kissed her neck gently as he wrapped his arms around her from behind.
"You're not supposed to be here." Gabriella teased.
"Well. I just had to see you one before I had to share you with everyone else." Troy whispered.
"Mr. Bolton, you must leave now." Gabriella's maid exclaimed.
"I'm going."
Two hours later, the guests began to arrive. Some would come up to Troy after recognizing him from some of Gabriella's pictures. Gina came down and greeted him and the others.
"The king and queen are on their way." she told them.
"I thought Gabby and her grandfather were entering together." Taylor stated.
"Gabby has decided that she wanted her mother to escort her in."
"Announcing their Royal Highnesses Gerard Alfonzo Montez and Clarisse Isabella Montez, King and Queen of Genovia."
The king and queen entered the ballroom together. They greeted some of their friends happily. The king was wearing a tuxedo and some of his medal while the queen was wearing a coral colored long sleeved gown. They walked to the center of the ballroom and everyone turned to the staircase.
"Presenting Duchess Maria Elizabeth Montez, Mother of the Queen to be and her Highness Gabriella Chantel Elizabeth Montez, Princess of Genovia."
The double doors opened and mother and daughter entered the ballroom and in hand. Ms. Montez was wearing a strapless yellow dress with crystals glittering everywhere. Gabriella was wearing an off the shoulder sky blue dress with crystals glittering everywhere. In her hair was once again her tiara and around her neck was her Great-Great-Grandmother's diamond necklace. Gabriella smiled in greeting before she and her mother journeyed down the stairs.
The party began after that. After talking to other members of royal families, Gabriella went in search of the others. She wrapped her arms around Troy's torso from behind. Troy turned around and looked at Gabriella. He laughed as he pulled her around and wrapped his arms around her waist.
"You look incredible." Sharpay gushed.
"Thank you." Gabriella said smiling.
"What are the events of this evening?" Zeke asked.
"There are tables over there where you can sit down and eat." Gabriella began to explain.
"Gabby-san!" a young voice called.
Everyone turned to see a young three year old girl running towards them. The girl ran into Gabriella's legs. Gabriella picked her up. The girl wrapped her arms around Gabriella's neck and smiled.
"Yuki!" Gabriella explained.
"You haven't seen me in awhile. Why?"
"I've been in America."
"Will you baby-sit me tomorrow?"
"Of course, what do you want to do?"
"Ice skating and hot chocolate."
"Alright."
"I have something for you." Yuki said pulling something out.
"What is it?"
"A cherry blossom."
"Do you want me to put it in my hair?"
"Will you?"
Gabriella shifted Yuki to her hip so that she could place the cherry blossom in behind her ear. Yuki smiled and kissed Gabriella's nose. Gabriella then introduced her to all of her friends.
"So this is who you were talking to when you baby-sat me two months ago." Yuki said of Troy.
"Yes it is." Gabriella agreed.
"Yuki!" the empress of Japan exclaimed.
"Mama!" Yuki said.
"You must stop bothering Gabriella, she's not baby-sitting you on her birthday."
"She baby-sit me tomorrow!" Yuki exclaimed excitedly.
Twenty minutes later, Gabriella rushed over and hugged Armani and thanked him for her dress. Ms. Montez joined the designer and her daughter. She then looked up at the stairs as two figures walking down the stairs.
"Mom? Dad?" she asked in shock as Gabriella turned around.
"Nana! Poppa!" she exclaimed happily.
Gabriella raced across the ballroom to her maternal grandparents. The three of them hugged each other tightly. Gabriella was crying softly. Ms. Montez rushed over to greet her parents. The others followed.
"Mom, Dad, I though you had Grandpa's birthday celebration at Disneyland." Ms. Montez said kissing them.
"Well, we figured that your grandpa would want us to be here." Diane Miller answered hugging her daughter.
"Nana, Poppa, these are my friends, Sharpay and Ryan Evans, Chad Danforth, Jason Cross, Taylor McKessie, Kelsi Neilson, and Zeke Baylor." Gabriella introduced pulling Troy over. "And this is my boyfriend, Troy Bolton."
An hour later, Gabriella was talking to Gerard. He whispered something to her and Gabriella nodded her head and then kissed his cheek. The orchestra leader walked up to the microphone.
"And now for the first of her three spotlight dances, Princess Gabriella will dance with her paternal grandfather, His Royal Highness King Gerard." he announced.
The guests clapped as they formed a circle around the dance floor. Gerard held his hand out to his granddaughter. Gabriella took his hand and allowed her grandfather to lead her to center the dance floor. The band began to play 'Amazed' by Lonestar. Gerard was a big fan of the country group and always thought of his family when he heard this song.
"You look beautiful, Baby." Gerard told Gabriella.
"Thank you." Gabriella said. "You did warn Troy about the spotlight dance, didn't you?"
"I may have mentioned it to him once or twice."
Gabriella giggled as her grandfather twirled her around. All of the guests smiled. Several came up to Ms. Montez to congratulate her. Ms. Montez watched her father in law and daughter happily, knowing that she was loved by everyone.
"Alright, one down, two to go." the conductor announced as the song ended. "Would Mr. Ron Miller join Princess Gabriella out on the dance floor?"
Ms. Montez laughed as she gently pushed her father forward. Mr. Miller walked over to Gabriella. Gabriella smiled as he kissed her forehead. The band began to play 'You're Still You' by Josh Groban.
"So, who's your third spotlight dance?" Mr. Miller asked.
"Do you even have to ask?"
"I know, stupid question."
"So, are you nervous?" Chad asked Troy.
"Not really." Troy answered.
"You're a lucky guy."
"I know."
"Are you going to move here when we graduate?"
"Well, Gabby's going to attend college here and I want to be with her, so I'm going to move here if it means staying with her. She is my most prized possession."
"Mr. 'My Dad is in Parliament' over there thinks Gabby's going to choose him for the last spotlight dance." Zeke told Troy. "Sharpay's got her camera ready to catch his reaction when Gabby chooses Troy."
"Alright, now it's time for the final spotlight dress. This time it Princess Gabriella's choice."
Gabriella smiled and walked towards Troy. She held her hand out to him. Troy smiled and gently grasped her hand in his as a flash from camera went off. Troy led the two of them to the center of the dance floor. The band began to play 'What a Wonderful World' by Louis Armstrong began to play. Gabriella leaned her head on Troy's shoulder and closed her eyes. To her and Troy, it was like there was nobody else in the ballroom but the two of them.
Once the song ended, everyone clapped. Troy gently kisses Gabriella as the dance floor began to fill up. Gabriella was greeted by several people wishing her a happy birthday. Right now, Gabriella was with the others as she pointed out members of several royal families. Suddenly, Gabriella felt something hit her back and she turned around to see who was throwing things at her. Her brown eyes widened in surprise.
"You!" Gabriella said excitedly pointing her finger at someone.
She gathered her skirts up and ran towards the person. The others saw her hug Prince William and then Prince Harry. The two princes hugged the girl they thought as their sister. Gabriella pulled away and hit them both on the arm.
"You both are liars. You called me the other day and told me you weren't coming!" she told both of them.
"We had to in order to surprise you." Harry told her.
"If it makes you feel any better, we didn't not want to lie to you." William told her.
"Yeah, yeah." Gabriella said before going over to hug William's girlfriend.
Gabriella and Kate Middleton had been friends for years. Both of their mothers were best friends. Despite their age difference, the two young women were best friends.
"Happy birthday, Babe." Kate told her.
"Thank you, come meet everyone."
"Lead the way."
"Guys, this is my best friend, Kate Middleton." Gabriella introduced. "Kate, this is Chad, Taylor, Sharpay, Zeke, Ryan, Kelsi, Jason and Troy."
"It's nice to finally meet you all, I recognize you all from Gabby's pictures." Kate said.
"You're Highness?" Gina asked. "Hi, I'm sorry to interrupt you, but you are needed for a family portrait."
"Alright." Gabriella answered. "I'll be right back."
Gina led Gabriella out of the ballroom. Gerard, Clarisse, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, and Ms. Montez were waiting at the grand staircase. Gabriella climbed up to join them. The photographers took several pictures of the family before Gabriella had several done by herself.
Twenty minutes later, Gabriella and her family came back into the ballroom. Gabriella smiled seeing her friends getting to know one an other. Troy was talking to William and Kate. Kate noticed Gabriella had returned and grabbed her hand.
"Come on Birthday-Girl." she said leading Gabriella onto the dance floor. "Let's dance!"
Gabriella allowed her to lead them out to the dance floor. Gabriella motioned for Kelsi, Sharpay, and Taylor to join them. The five girls formed a circle and began to dance. Kate twirled Gabriella as the two girls giggled. Several people took pictures of the small group dancing.
An hour later, a huge birthday cake was brought out. Gabriella smiled happily as she prepared to blow out her candles. All the guests cheered when all sixteen of the candles were out. Gabriella smiled as she joined her friends for her grandfather's toast. Troy handed her her champagne flute.
"Today marks the sixteenth year of proudness and joy Gabriella has given to her family. She has been the best thing to happen to us since the birth of our late son. Even though she spends most of her time in America, she seems to know more about Genovia than I do." Gerard said as everyone laughed. "For the past few months, Clarisse and I went through home videos and some in video archives for important moments in Gabriella's life.
The lights in the ballroom dimmed. A screen behind Gerard lit up. A special news report was getting ready to air on the screen.
Video
"This just in, Genovia will have for the first time, a princess as heir to the throne." the reporter announced. "Her Highness, Duchess Maria Montez has given birth to Prince Edward's heir. Their daughter, Princess Gabriella Chantel Elizabeth was born this morning at 4:30 AM. Princess Gabriella is the granddaughter King Gerard and Queen Clarisse and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Miller and the great-granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walt Disney. All of the country welcomes the new princess and sends our congratulations to her proud parents."
The screen changed to several photographers and reporters camped out in front of the hospital. Ms. Montez and Gabriella's father walked out amidst of thousands of flashbulbs. Ms. Montez pulled the blankets away and Baby Gabriella made her debut to the world.
The screen changed to Gabriella as a one year old. It was the first time she was with the press within inches from her. This opportunity was being held in the palace's gardens with the Montez family seated around on blankets. Gabriella crawled over to get a closer look at the cameras. She giggled when she looked into the lens to inspect it. Everyone smiled when they heard the baby giggle come out from Gabriella when Prince Montez swooped her up in his arms.
Gabriella was then seen as a four year old horse back riding with her parents. By this age, the young girl was already an accomplished rider. They rode by the person taping them.
"Hi, Grandpa." Gabriella called waving to Gerard.
"Hi, Baby-Doll." Gerard returned.
There was a lot of media today as Duchess Maria Montez and little Princess Gabriella arrived to at Mount View Elementary School for the princess' first day of kindergarten."
Five year old Gabriella got out of the car and walked up the school's steps. She held her mother's hand tightly. The school's headmistress shook Ms. Montez' hand and then curtsied. She then held Gabriella's hand and curtsied once again. The three then walked into the school with Gabriella in between them clutching her mother's hand.
Prince Montez and Gerard were sitting in a meeting of Parliament. Both were ready to be out of the meeting because Gabriella and Ms. Montez were getting back from visiting America. Just then the doors opened and a five year old Gabriella raced into the hall.
"Papa!" Gabriella cried.
Prince Montez smiled and jumped out from his seat and scooped his young daughter up. Gabriella giggled as he covered her face with kisses.
The screen went black and then showed a mournful Ms. Montez with her face covered by a black veil. Seven year old Gabriella stood next to her with no emotion on her face. The daughter gripped her mother's hand as they walked behind the horse drawn carriage carrying Prince Montez' coffin. The king and queen were walking on either side of them.
Gabriella was then seen with her twin cousin Danielle Miller and Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Also with them was Lillian Disney, their great-grandmother. The girls had been extremely close their Nana Lily. Everyone was standing in front of Sleeping Beauty's Castle at Disneyland.
"Princess Montez will attend school in the United States of America. No word yet where she and the Duchess will be staying." A reporter said as Gabriella and Ms. Montez were seen boarding the family's private jet.
"Princess Gabriella will not be required to have an arranged marriage." a reporter announced. "There are no restrictions, so says the king."
"The princess is the first princess to choose who she wants to marry. No restrictions, he can be a commoner, or a member of another royal family, there will be no arranged marriage for my granddaughter." Gerard said firmly at a press conference a few weeks ago.
"My family and I are very happy to be included in this celebration. This is Gabriella's first trip to Austria." Gerard said at a banquet.
Gabriella nodded her head and pointed to herself. Everyone began to laugh. Gerard turned around to look at her. Gabriella acted innocent.
"It's amazing what they do when your back is turned." he stated as everyone laughed.
Video Ends
The video showed Gabriella with the others and her whole family. Troy held Gabriella close to him when the footage of her following her father's casket played. He kissed the top of her head and wiped some of the few tears away.
Several hours later, the party guests were getting ready to leave. Gabriella and the others were sitting at the tables. Gabriella slipped her shoes off and put her knees up to her chest hugging her legs. Kate was leaning against her from her own chair. Both girls were playfully making fun of William. William playfully shoved his girlfriend and caused Kate to knock Gabriella out of her chair and onto the floor.
"You're mean." Gabriella told William.
"I'm sorry." William said as Kate sat down on the floor beside Gabriella.
"You two are future queens of your countries and yet you sit on the dirty floor in ball gowns." Clarisse said.
"You're going to be queen?" Gabriella asked Kate playfully.
"That's what everyone tells me." Kate answered back playfully. "And you're going to be queen?"
"That's what I've been told."
"You're Majesty!" the girls said bowing to the other one.
"Stop mocking me." Clarisse said laughing.
"Are you nervous?" Kate asked Gabriella.
"Who wouldn't be?" Gabriella asked being serious. "I'm sixteen, heir to the throne and on top of that the first female ruler of my country."
"Gabby, Monique is on the phone." Ms. Montez said handing her a phone.
Bonjour." Gabriella greeted as she got up to go talk in private.
"Monique is one of Gabriella's friends from grade school." William answered. "She's at finishing school in Switzerland."
"She can be a snob at times." Kate added. "She wants to raise her status in court."
"Ok, she's now officially a snob." Gabriella said coming back.
"What's the matter?" Troy asked pulling her into his lap.
"She has insisted on being my one attendant next week. I tried to explain that this role was already decided a year ago and it is set in stone once it is decided."
"Who's your attendant?" Jason asked.
"She is." Gabriella, William, and Harry said pointing over to Kate who smiled and hugged Gabriella.
AN: I started writing this before Prince William and Kate Middleton broke up and I didn't want to change it. Also, I do not own any of the real names. Thanks for all the great review.