Tales from the Castle - a Sofia the First fanfic
Chapter 9: The Volleyball Game
Notes: this chapter takes place during the time when Sofia is a child. Blossom2014 sent me this short story idea on behalf of her sister, Buttercup. We hope you enjoy reading it.
Morning at Royal Prep
It was morning at Royal Prep, and it was the day of the annual tournament between Royal Prep and the South American Royal Academy. For the entire day, there would be athletic contests (sort of like The Olympics).
Sofia had signed up for the volleyball game, along with some of her other princess friends. As Sofia was looking for the Royal Prep volleyball team's tent, she wandered by accident into the South American Royal Academy volleyball tent instead. Their team's female coach was so busy that the coach did not pay Sofia any mind.
As Sofia was looking around the other team's tent, a traditional drink from the other team's area of the world was being passed around. Somebody handed Sofia a glass of the drink, and Sofia, not wanting to be rude, accepted it.
"Here is our special drink which contains special properties that will help you in today's competition" the other team's coach announced. "Drink".
Sofia tried the drink. "Yum" Sofia thought to herself. "Tastes like bananas". There were some herbs in the drink as well. After trying the drink, Sofia walked out of the other team's tent, and started looking for her team's tent.
"Over here, Sofia" a girl's voice called out. Sofia looked over to see Vivian.
"Coming" Sofia smiled as she walked over to Vivian.
"Ready for the game?" Vivian asked with a smile.
"Oh, yes" Sofia smiled back.
Sofia and Vivian went into the changing tent to change into their volleyball outfits, then joined their teammates. Soon, the volleyball game began. As the volleyball game progressed, Sofia's stomach started to hurt. Sofia tried to rise above it, but it soon got too much for her, and she had to drop out of the game.
In the nurse's office
Sofia was taken to the school nurse who looked Sofia over. As Sofia was being looked at, King Roland and Queen Miranda entered.
"How is Sofia, nurse?" Roland asked, concerned.
"I'm just trying to figure that out now, King Roland" the nurse replied before looking back at Sofia. "Did you have anything to eat or drink shortly before the game, Princess Sofia?" the nurse asked.
"Well, I had this banana tasting drink at the other volleyball team's tent" Sofia answered. "It was good, but it did have some herbs in it as well".
"Ah!" the nurse said. "I know of this drink. It's an energy drink with native herbs. Since the herbs are not native to the Enchancia area, they are probably something new for you, Princess Sofia, and it affected your stomach. It will pass in time, and you should be alright".
"That's very good to hear" Miranda said in relief.
"I'll get you something for your stomach" the nurse said to Sofia. "It will help you to get better".
As the nurse left to get something for Sofia's stomach, she looked at Roland and Miranda.
"I really wanted to play that game" Sofia sighed. "I was looking forward to it for a week".
"I'm sorry, honey" Miranda gently said as she put her arm around Sofia.
"The important thing is that your going to be okay" Roland said. "There is always next year".
The nurse came back, and gave Sofia something to drink which helped ease Sofia's stomach.
"Feeling better?" the nurse asked Sofia.
"Yes, nurse" Sofia smiled. "Thank you".
"Your welcome, Princess Sofia" the nurse smiled back.
Sofia, Roland, and Miranda then left the nurse's office.
Watching the rest of the game
"You know, Sofia, the game is still going on if you would like to watch it" Roland suggested.
"I'd like that, Dad" Sofia smiled.
"Then let's go and cheer on Royal Prep" Miranda smiled.
Sofia, Roland, and Miranda made their way to the stands, sat down, and cheered on the Royal Prep volleyball team. It was a hard fought game, but in the end, the Royal Prep volleyball team won the game.
Sofia went down to congratulate her teammates.
"Sofia" Vivian smiled. "Your okay".
"Yes" Sofia smiled back. "Nice win".
"Thank you, Sofia" Cleo smiled as she walked up. "We're going to go to the lunch room to celebrate. Want to come?".
"Go ahead, Sofia" Roland said. "Have fun".
Roland and Miranda watched as Sofia went off with her friends. It was good seeing Sofia feeling better. It was a great day.