Gabriella Montez was different than most American teenage girls. Sure she was a student at East High and was always swamped with homework. She had several close friends and a boyfriend who loved her more than anything. The difference was that Gabriella Montez was the heir to the Genovian throne. Only her close friends and knew outside her family. On this day, Gabriella, her mother, her friends and their families were flying to Genovia to celebrate Christmas and Gabriella's sixteenth birthday. They were all waiting for the cars to take them to the airport. Gabriella was in her bathroom finishing getting ready while her friends were in her bedroom.

"Gabby, what are you doing?" Sharpay Evans asked. "We're just flying on a plane."

"I'm almost done." Gabriella replied.

A few minutes later, Gabriella came out of her bathroom. She was wearing a powder blue Chanel pant suit. Her hair was straight and she was wearing a little bit of make-up. Her boyfriend walked over to her. He turned her around to look at her.

"You, You're Highness, look so beautiful." he told her.

Gabriella rolled her eyes but gave him a smile and a quick kiss. Gabriella and Troy had been going strong since the first time they met. Troy, along with the rest of the group, learned about his girlfriend's secret a few week ago. Truth be told, he was slightly nervous when he met her grandparents. The three of them had gotten along very well. The king and queen even made it to a couple of his basketball games.

The group walked downstairs to join their parents. Several security officers were loading everyone's suitcases into two limousines. Gabriella raced into the kitchen to grab her purse and sunglasses. She placed her glasses on top of her head as she walked out the door.

"You're Highness." the driver stated opening a car door for her.

"Thank you." Gabriella replied happily as she got into the car.

Troy got in behind her. Sharpay, her boyfriend Zeke Baylor, her twin brother Ryan Evans, Troy's best friends, Chad Danforth and his girlfriend Taylor McKessie. And their friends Jason Cross and Kelsi Neilson got in behind them. Their parents were in the car behind them.

Twenty minutes later, the limousines pulled up to the airport. Everyone got out of the cars. Gabriella put her matching blue trench coat on before she stepped out. All of the suitcases were being loaded as the two pilots and the stewardesses walked off the plane. Gabriella turned to face them after thanking their drivers.

"You're Majesty, we're ready to board." the captain announced bowing to her.

"Thank you, Captain." Gabriella replied.

Everyone began to board. Security guards surrounded the plane. Troy walked over to Gabriella. Gabriella smiled and kissed him gently on the lips. Together the two walked onto the plane. The door was shut firmly behind them.

"Songbird is safely aboard." a security guard announced into his wrist communicator.

"Code name." Gabriella told Troy.

"You're highness." a woman in her late twenties stated as she curtsied.

"Gina!" Gabriella exclaimed hugging the woman. "I'm so happy to see you."

"Likewise, you're Highness."

"Gabriella." Gabriella told her. "You can call me by my name, Gina."

"Of course, Gabriella."

"Who's Gabriella talking to?" Taylor asked Ms. Montez.

"That's Regina Ferguson, her and her grandmother's personal assistant." Ms. Montez answered. "She's one of the nicest people in the world."

"We're ready to depart, if everyone could take their seats." the captain announced from the cockpit.

Everyone began to settle in their seats. Gabriella sat down next to Troy. She entwined their fingers together and laid her head on his shoulder. Troy kissed her forehead softly.

"Gabriella, I want to quickly go through your schedule." Gina said once it was safe to move around the plane.

"Alright, but I don't want to do too much. It is my Christmas Break."

"Your grandparents only arranged for you to go to events that were mandatory for you to attend."

"Good." Gabriella said with relief.

"Alright, tonight everyone is attending the welcoming banquet."

"Ok."

"Tomorrow afternoon you are to attend the opening of the art exhibit on the new collection of Monet we received." Gina continued. "And then on Thursday you have to be there to welcome Lord Dashwood and his son Louis when they arrive at noon."

"I can't, I have my father's statue dedication and the opening of the new pediatrics wing at the hospital." Gabriella said looking at her planner.

"Alright, we'll send a diplomat to meet them then." Gina finished.

"Great, the Dashwoods are the most boring people I know." Gabriella stated laughing as Gina tried to hold hers back.

"And then Friday night is your birthday gala and on your actual birthday you'll have your usual intimate gathering."

"Great." Gabriella exclaimed.

"Your grandparents have also planned a few surprises for you and your friends."

"Ok."

Four hours later, the plane landed in Genovia. Gabriella was looking out the window happily. Hundreds of Genovians were waiting for their arrival. The plane taxied to where it would be near two limousines. Gina stood up and faced everyone.

"Alright, here's the game plan. Due to protocol, Gabriella will disembark first and then followed by her mother." she explained. "After Ms. Montez, you all may disembark however you please."

"Ok." everyone agreed.

"You're Highness."

Gabriella stood up and picked her bag up. Ms. Montez walked behind her. Gabriella turned to her mother. Ms. Montez cupped her face and kissed her forehead.

"Just be Gabriella." she told her.

Gabriella nodded her head and took a deep breath as the door was opened. The Genovians cheered loudly as their beloved princess appeared before them. Gabriella smiled and waved to them as she traveled down the steps. The Prime Minister bowed before her.

"Welcome back, you're Highness." he said.

"Thank you, Prime Minister."

"I trust your flight was well."

"It was, thank you." Gabriella replied as the others got off the plane.

"Your grandparents are happy that you've finally brought friends to Genovia."

"To tell you the truth, I am too."

"Time to depart for the palace, Princess." Gina announced.

Gina, Gabriella and her friends got into the first lime. Their parents got into the second one. In the first limousine, everyone was looking out the window at all the people outside.

"Is it always like this?" Kelsi asked.

"More people are here during the summer." Gabriella answered.

"What's the dress code for tonight?" Zeke asked.

"Formal. Guys have to wear tuxedos and girls have to wear gowns."

"But we have no gowns." Taylor stated.

"And there's a perk for knowing a princess." Gabriella said giggling.

"The events of this evening are as followed." Gina told them. "You, your parents and Mrs. Montez will join the other guests in the grand hall. The king and queen will be then announced and they'll welcome you all. After she's done, Gabriella will be announced. Even though many people will call Gabriella by her title, you will be permitted to use her name."

"Is your mother royal?" Jason asked.

"She's a Duchess." Gabriella answered.

"Alright, you all are the legal drinking age here but the king and queen have instructed that you are to only have one glass of wine at dinner."

"Princess." Gabriella's driver called. "Look outside."

Everyone looked out the window and saw the palace. Gabriella smiled at the thought of seeing her grandparents. The cars rolled through the gates. Several of the palace workers were lined up to greet the princess. The driver gout out of the car and opened the door. Gabriella stepped out.

"Welcome home, Princess." he stated.

"Thank you."

Gabriella waited until everyone was out of the cars before walking up the steps. She smiled and said hello to everyone lined up to greet her. The palace doors opened and the party walked into the entrance hall.

"Gabby!" the queen exclaimed rushing to her.

"Grandma!" Gabriella shouted running towards her.

"You look beautiful. How are you?"

"I am well. Where's Grandpa?"

"He's got the Prime Minister from Australia visiting. But he told me to tell you to take your friends on a tour while your mother and I take their families."

"Ok." Gabriella agreed. "You remember everyone?"

"Of course, how's the basketball team?"

"Still undefeated so far." Troy answered.

"I'm afraid we're running on a schedule. Gabby, will you take your friends on the tour now. Grandpa has said to end the tour in his office before we get ready for tonight."

AN: Here's the second part of the series. I do not own the country or the HSM characters. As always, please review.