Sofia the First: Let the Good Times Roll

More Changes

That Saturday, Sofia, Hugo, and their families were roaming the Park of Rainbow Tigers.

"Nothing like a walk through the tiger park to clear our heads," Hugo smiled.

"The one thing that's change is how many baby tigers are born," Sofia remarked. A blue baby tiger with purple stripes jumped into her arms. "Sara and Daisy must have their hands full."

Sara and Daisy are members of the park's rescue squad.

"There they are now," Axel pointed out.

Sara and Daisy were with Captain Stern at the rescue squad headquarters with Daisy's parents, Jesus and Magda.

"Don't worry about us, tontiachis," Jesus told his daughter. "We'll be fine."

"Just promise us that you will come and visit us often," Magda chimed in.

"I will, Mamá," Daisy promised.

"Hello, darlings," King Garrick waved.

"Hello there," Sara waved.

"How are you?" Daisy asked.

"Fine, thanks," Miranda replied.

"We're graduating from Royal Prep soon," James replied.

"That's wonderful," Captain Stern smiled.

"Yes, but it's a big change for us since it means going to a school for older royals," Amber said.

"Things are changing for us, too," Daisy declared.

"Really?" Amber, James, Sofia, and Hugo asked in unison.

"Yes, two changes are coming for me," Sara revealed. "I'm graduating from high school."

"Wow, we're not the only graduates," James smiled. "What's the other change?"

"You know how the rules of the park say that you must be at least 18 years of age to be in the park unsupervised—and that goes for park employees too?" Sara asked. "I'm turning 18 this year, which means I can walk around the park on my own when Daisy isn't here—but we'll still be working together."

"Wow, good for you," Sofia smiled.

"What about you, Daisy?" Hugo asked. "What change are you facing?"

"Next week, I'll be moving out and getting my own little house," Daisy revealed.

This revelation shocked the royals.

"By yourself? But why?" Amber gaped.

"I'm a young woman now—all young adults have to deal with this," Daisy replied. "Besides, it's been hard for me because I'm worried about how my parents will carry on."

"This is hard for us, too, but it's normal for all young men and women to feel this way," Magda said. "It's normal for all parents to feel sad about letting their children go."

"But I'll come and visit every day after work," Daisy smiled. "This is a good way to keep me from being a workaholic."

"That's good, and it's even better how you care about us," Jesus smiled. "That's something about my daughter I hope will never change."

"Me neither, Papá," Daisy smiled, hugging her father.

"Well, you have a few weeks off, so you can get packing," Magda said. "We'd better be going."

"Okay," Daisy nodded. She turned to Sara and Captain Stern and said, "I'll see you in a few weeks."

"Good luck," Sara smiled.

"Have fun, dear," Captain Stern grinned.

That night, at Hugo's palace, he thought about what Jesus said, and he thought about the changes that came for him and his friends.

During dinner, Hugo was very quiet as he thought about Jesus voicing his hope that his daughter will never stop caring.

"Hugo, m'boy, you're so quiet, it's stinking up the whole room!" Garrick exclaimed.

The sound of Garrick's voice made Hugo jump. "Oh, right—sorry," he giggled.

"Is something on your mind, champ?" Garrick asked.

"Lately, I've noticed how many things have changed," Hugo declared. "Then Señor Jesus said that he hoped Daisy would never stop caring, and that made me realize what didn't change: how everybody cares about each other."

"Of course that will never change, honey," his mother,Queen Samira, smiled.

"Besides, have you seen how many things have changed for our family?" Axel asked. "We finally stopped putting pressure on you, and now that we know about your ice-dancing, Dad is letting us do what we want."

"Yes, you made many changes to the family," Garrick grinned.

"But that wasn't just me—Sofia helped make this help," Hugo pointed out. Then he realized something: Sofia was responsible for all these changes. Not only did she help him when the Flying Crown for his family, but she helped him tell his father that he loved ice-dancing. Plus, she helped Clio turn to put her own desires first. Without Sofia, none of these changes would've happened.