Author Note: I know that, with my high levels of stress and whatnot, right now is probably not the time to be posting a new story. However… I couldn't help myself! I came up with an idea similar to this a long time ago, and today, as I was watching the America's Next Top Model Cycle 5 marathon, I thought it would be fun to alter my idea a little bit.

This story is kind of a just-for-fun thing, with its format based on the America's Next Top Model competitions. I understand that some of these "contestants" aren't technically princesses, but hey – they're still important! This first week is just an introduction to the competition, nothing too crazy. Eventually the humor will come in!

By the way, I don't own anything! I hope you enjoy it. Leave a review to let me know what you think!

Introduction

Once upon a time, in a land that was not so far away, thirteen beautiful girls walked into a room – and changed everything.

At first glance, they seemed to have almost nothing in common. The girls came from different lands and had their own unique stories to tell. They had different interests, personalities, and features. However, despite everything that drew them apart, the girls had much in common – their strength of heart, their amount of talent, their inner charm. One thing stood out the most. They all wished to be the World's Next Top Princess.

Cinderella was the epitome of a rags-to-riches story. After serving her evil stepmother and stepsisters for nearly ten years, the golden-haired beauty broke free of the chains that bound her by attending the royal ball and captivating the handsome prince. "No matter how your heart is grieving," Cinderella told judges at her Top Princess audition, "if you keep on believing, the dreams that you wish will come true."

Aurora had lived in the forest for fifteen years with her fairy aunts until she learned that she was a princess. Having narrowly escaped death, she married her true love and was reunited with her parents. "There is a lot that I am still learning about myself," Aurora said, "but I think that if I can defy my own death, I can certainly become a Top Princess."

Snow White, whose hair was as dark as her skin was fair, had actually been persecuted for her beauty. However, despite every obstacle thrown at her – being nearly killed in the forest, caring for and cleaning up after seven dwarves, and consuming a poison apple – she managed to come out on top. "It would be lovely to be a part of this competition and prove myself once and for all," she said.

Jasmine was a sultry Arabian princess who had been sheltered by her father for her entire life. She had to escape with a "street rat" before she could truly gain her freedom. "This competition may be a whole new world to me, but I will do whatever it takes to win," she said.

Pocahontas had overcome linguistic and cultural barriers in order to help her tribe make peace with the European strangers who had come to her land. She saved the life of a ship captain and risked losing the respect of her people. "I believe that, as the World's Next Top Princess, I would be able to inspire others with my story," she said.

Mulan brought honor to her family and to China when she entered the army, disguised as a man, in order to save her father from war. Despite her untraditional life, she captured the hearts of the Top Princess judges when she explained all that has happened in her life since her true identity was revealed. "Young girls have told me they see me as a role model," Mulan told the judges. "I think that's the most important thing that a Top Princess should be."

Belle's name didn't hold a candle to her beauty. In order to save her father, she moved into a dreary castle, cursed by a prince's greediness and poor temper. The prince, who was turned into a beast, had to learn the meaning of true love – and once he met Belle, the girl who could see past his outer disfiguration, he was able to transform back into a handsome prince. "Beauty is only skin deep," Belle said. "The most important thing a person can do is find the inner beauty in others."

Rapunzel had been trapped in a witch's tower for years, but with the help of her long hair, she was able to permit the entrance of her true love. "Now that I have been set free, I am ready to be the next Top Princess," she said.

The witty Megara had twice saved the lives of men she loved. Encountering her darkest fears, she knew that at the time, her decisions were worth it. Now romantically linked to a potential Greek god, Meg had helped her love to combat Hades. "Lover Boy probably wouldn't know what to do with himself if he found out I was Top Princess," she joked.

Ariel had always wondered what life would be like beyond the surface. Hoping to one day become human, the young mermaid continued to watch from below until her wish was granted. Even without the aids of her beautiful voice, she was still able to allure the seaside prince whose life she had previously saved. "Of course I miss Daddy and Flounder and all of my sisters, but when true love calls, you have to answer," Ariel said of her acquisition of legs.

Jane, a former Englishwoman, moved to the jungle with her father to study the gorillas. While sketching the scenery, she met a man who was raised by apes, and soon fell in love – eventually abandoning her home to be with him. "Tarzan is my greatest supporter," Jane said, "and I know he understands why I have to be here."

Wendy Darling was one of the youngest competitors, a girl from London who had once escaped adulthood for a place called Neverland. She served as mother to the Lost Boys, a group of boys who had fallen out of their prams and landed in Neverland, as well as Peter Pan, the most extraordinary boy there was. Despite the adventures she had in Neverland, she sacrificed her eternal youth to return to the real world and grow up. "The World's Next Top Princess should be able to make difficult decisions," said Wendy, "which is something I am most accustomed to."

And finally, Alice Liddell, who was Wendy's age, had also experienced adventure – and confusion – in another land. She had traveled to Wonderland, a topsy-turvy world in which absolutely nothing made sense at times. However, she was able to keep her wits about her, and eventually escape. "I never did find out what the white rabbit was late for," she admitted.

Thirteen beautiful girls were declared finalists for The World's Next Top Princess, and were about to experience one adventure unlike anything else they had ever known… reality television.

Author Note: Is it worth continuing? Let me know!