Sofia the First - Ever After 3: Prince Not So Charming

Prince Not So Charming

A/N: Story has references to previous entries. The 12 Dancing Princesses, Observatory Lockdown, and Ever After 2: Vacation Castaways. Please read those first for better understandings.

"Kingdom Histories? Wow, Amber... I didn't think we'd have to learn this at Ever Realm Academy," Sofia said with a sigh. She and Amber were walking out of school heading for their coach.

Amber gave a confident smirk as she replied, "Well, of course we do, Sofia. To help get along with and work well with other kingdoms, we have to understand their heritage to show our appreciation." There were 138 kingdoms, though. To Amber, all it meant was more ways to prove herself. To Sofia, it seemed way too much for 13 and 14 year olds to memorize so quickly.

"Just take and keep your notes. That way in the future you have it right there and do not need to rely on memory," a British voice said from behind them.

Sofia automatically flinched. She and Amber turned around to see Prince Corin, a prince who they met at Ever Realm. "He's right, Sofia," Amber added. Amber went up and stroked Corin's chest with a slight smirk as she finished, "After all, he's from the Kingdom of Romantaya! They're the kingdom with the most trading partners."

"After Enchancia, of course," Corin replied with a wink. Sofia nodded and thanked them both. She would definitely put their advice to use.

Sofia and Amber's coach then arrived. Corin bowed and said how he'd see them both at school tomorrow. On the ride home Amber let out a large sigh.

"Everything ok, Amber?" Sofia questioned.

"Better than 'ok', Sofia! Isn't Prince Corin just the finest? He's also the most handsome prince at school and I think he was trying to flirt with me," Amber answered.

Sofia nervously laughed as she replied, "Yeah... he's, uhhh, he's pretty great, Amber." After all, every female at school adored him. He was the most popular prince there. Amber then announced how she was going to invite him to their group's next get together making Sofia cry, "Wait, what!?"

"Oh relax, Sofia. It's not like a date or anything since the rest of you will be there," Amber said. She then chuckled and mumbled to herself, "But hopefully it leads to one."

Sofia knew right away to talk to Hugo for advice. There was nothing wrong with Corin, but they had both promised back on the sailing trip to help Desmond get together with Amber. This would certainly be a bump in the road.

At Hugo's palace that evening, Sofia explained to him everything. Hugo gave a small laugh as he went, "Sofia, it's easy. We just have to make him NOT like Amber. Or vise versa."

"But EVERYONE likes Amber. And Corin is practically the most perfect prince-" Sofia noticed what she had just said, as well as Hugo's sudden glare, making her add, "After you, of course..."

Hugo began to ponder. He brought up how their next get together was to watch James' test at Chivalry Hall to see if he could rank up to the next class. Nothing romantic could possibly happen at an event like that.

Sofia nodded in response, then instantly sighed. She then told Hugo, "But we all have dinner at our castle afterwards. Dinner equals date."

"Hmmm... pretty sure eight random people including three siblings doesn't make her and Corin on a date," Hugo said. He began to chuckle as he added, "Especially since James won't have a date! Shocker."

Hugo had a point. Corin definitely couldn't hit on Amber with six different people there as well. Everything should be completely fine...

However, at the Knight Academy, everyone was super eager to meet Corin. Everyone met outside of the coliseum. Hildegard instantly came up to her friend going, "Wow, Amber. This new man of yours is quite an upgrade from who I thought you'd be with. Nice choice, I approve."