La Bella Regina [The Princess Diaries Fanfic]

Ch. 29 The Queen's Arrival to New York

In the Genovian Private Jet, Christian and Nicholas eat snacks and converse. 

" What can you tell me about your cousins?" Nicholas asked, looking curious. He wanted to know what Aurora and Amelia were like since he didn't want to make a fool of himself or unknowingly say something terrible that could have the sisters hate him.

" I don't know much about Amelia since Esperanza told me that Dad told Mom they recently learned of Amelia's whereabouts. But I know alot about Aurora," Christian responded while wiping his mouth with a napkin. 

" Aurora was born on September 12. So, she and I figured Amelia, too, recently turned sixteen." Christian frowned when he realized that Phillipe died on Aurora's sixteenth birthday. 

Christian's hands tightened into fists, angry that someone killed his beloved Uncle. He heard that Phillipe died in a horrific car accident, but something in his gut was telling him that his Uncle's death was an assassination because he was the Crown Prince of an Ancient Kingdom and the car accident was a set-up. 

' Who would be so cruel to kill Uncle Phillipe?' Christian internally asked. ' He was such a good man.' He sadly sighed. 

" What's wrong?" Nicholas asked, looking worried. 

" My Uncle. He died on Aurora and Amelia's sixteenth birthday." Christian responded. 

Nicholas' bright blue eyes widened. " Oh god." He whispered, feeling horrible for what Aurora and Amelia were going through. 

" Yeah. Whoever killed my Uncle would pay." Christian softly growls, causing Nicholas to raise an eyebrow. 

" Didn't the Crown Prince get killed in a horrific car accident?" Nicholas asked since he remembered Christian telling him in their Dorm that Phillipe died in a horrific car accident. 

" He did. But something in my gut is telling me that Uncle Phillipe's death was an assassination because you know he was the Crown Prince and all." Christian looked at Nicholas. " And I believe that the car accident was a set-up." He murmured, not wanting his Grandparents to hear their conversation. 

Nicholas frowned, horrified at the idea of Phillipe's death being an assassination instead of dying in a car crash. He looked at Christian with mixed emotions. 

" If what you are saying is true, we must keep a close eye on Aurora and Amelia. They are next in line for the throne due to being the Crown Prince's children." Nicholas softly responded. 

Christian nodded. He turned his head back to look at his Grandparents and saw Queen Clarisse looking out the window with a sad gaze. He noticed Joe looking at her worryingly. 

' First Grandfather Rupert and now Uncle Phillipe. Grandma Clarisse is a strong woman for ruling over a Kingdom after their loss.' Christian internally speaks. ' Don't worry, Grandma. I will ensure that Aurora and Amelia will be cared for and protected. I cannot let any more family members get killed.' He looked away, staring at his fists with a determined gaze. 

Nicholas looked at Christian with a worried gaze. He could tell his best friend was furious but also sad because of losing a beloved relative. 

Nicholas' gaze softened, remembering holding his mother's hand after she succumbed to death because of a horrific car accident. She, his father, and the Chauffeur got critically injured when a truck crashed into the limo. After losing his mother, he lost his father an hour later, causing him to be an orphan at such a young age, and thus went to live with his maternal Aunt and Uncle. 

Nicholas can't help but imagine Aurora and Amelia being in immense pain after losing their father. 

' At least I have something in common with the now Crown Princesses.' Nicholas internally speaks. 

Eight hours and fifty-five minutes later, the Genovian Private Jet arrived in New York, America. Queen Clarisse needed to stop in New York first because she had to claim Phillipe's body and prove to the Coroner that he was her son. 

Joe saw Christian and Nicholas asleep in their seats since it was late in the morning when they arrived in New York. He approached the two young males and lightly shook his Grandson's shoulders. 

" Huh! Mrs. Nunez, I did my homework!" Christian shouts, waking Nicholas, who is rubbing his bright blue eyes. 

Joe amusingly shakes his head. " I hope you did your homework before you got here." He looked at Christian. 

Christian blushes, looking embarrassed. " You know me, Papa Joe. I always do my homework." He cracked a smile. 

Joe amusingly ruffled Christian's dark brown hair. " We made it to New York." He tells his Grandson. 

Christian nodded. 

" Also, I suggest calling your Uncle or Aunt to tell them that you safely made it to America." Joe glanced at Nicholas. 

Nicholas nodded. 

" How long are we going to stay in New York?" Christian asked. He and Nicholas stood and stretched. 

Joe turns his gaze to Queen Clarisse. 

" A day. Due to your Grandmother being a Queen, we would have your Uncle's body very quickly." Joe responded. 

Christian and Nicholas looked at each other. 

" Can we go shopping? I want to get something for Aurora and Amelia." Christian looks at Joe. 

Nicholas silently stared at Christian and Joe. 

Joe hummed. " Your Majesty." He speaks, causing Queen Clarisse to look at him since she was talking to Charolette. 

" Yes?" Queen Clarisse nodded at Charolette and approached Joe, Christian, and Nicholas. 

" The boys want to go shopping. They say it's to get something for the girls." Joe looked at Queen Clarisse. 

Queen Clarisse's gaze softened. She looked at Christian and lightly placed her hand on his cheek. " That is very sweet of you. I know your Uncle would have appreciated what you are going to do for your cousins." She warmly smiled. 

Christian softly smiled and nodded. He hugs Queen Clarisse tightly since he knows she will see Phillipe's body in the morgue. " I love you, Grandma." He whispered. 

" I love you too." Queen Clarisse hugged Christian. " Now have fun with Nicholas and meet your Grandfather and me at the hotel." She whispered. 

Christian nodded. He lets go of Queen Clarisse and turns to look at Nicholas. " Ready to explore and find stuff to give to my cousins?" He asked. 

" I'm ready." Nicholas nodded.