YES this will be a multi-chapter story. and for those of you who have followed my work before, you know that i kind of fail at updating. so sorry, i promise to do my best!

I've wanted to do a story for this pairing for a LONG time. like i'm pretty sure i counted the days till the movie came out cuz i wanted to write a fic for it so badly. but i never got around to it. and then the other day in calculus i decided that i didn't want to pay attention to math, and that i really wanted to write a PPP story. so POOF here it is! :) hope you like it. i promise it will pick up after this, but i really needed this chapter to develop the storyline.

Disclaimer:i do not own the movie Princess Protection Program or the characters in it or the poem "O Captain! My Captain!" by Walt Whitman (which the title is a reference to). i only own the plot.

"Your Majesty?"

Queen Rosalinda Maria Montoya Fiore turned from her seat at the window sill, her long brown hair flowing into her face. She reached up, tucking strands behind her ear. "Yes, Elliot?"

The young man standing in the door frame had a large pile of folders under his arm, and Queen Rosalinda regarded them with inner dismay. "Your Majesty, the new Royal Guard has just been chosen and assembled. The Change of the Guard will take place next Wednesday morning. However, we'd like you to review each new member's file, and a meeting with the new Captain is in one hour," Elliot briefed, holding up the folders for the Queen to take.

Queen Rosalinda sighed, standing up. She made her way to her current Captain and took the offered files. "Thank you, Captain Olvera." Elliot bowed and took leave from the room.

The queen sat down at the ornate table in the center of the room and opened the first folder. A picture was clipped to the front of the file of an older Hispanic man. Underneath read a name and a position. "Leonard Gonzalez: Defense Cabinet." Queen Rosalinda quickly skimmed through his job description and qualifications. Lieutenant Gonzalez would be her military advisor, and have a seat on Costa Luna's Council.

Queen Rosalinda continued reading through each new file, mentally logging away faces, names, and positions. They all seemed very qualified, though the queen was a little anxious about the new Royal Grounds Commander, though only because of his age.

She flipped to the last folder in the pile, her new Captain of the Guard. She was, very honestly, going to miss Captain Elliot Olvera. He cared a great deal for her and her safety, and she trusted him whole-heartedly.

A soft rap came from the door, followed by Captain Olvera and Major Mason. "Your Majesty, you have a meeting with your new Captain in a few minutes," Major Mason said, gesturing to leave. Queen Rosalinda nodded, and picked up the folding, planning to review it during the meeting. She followed Major Mason out, letting Captain Olvera bring up the rear. She let Major Mason take her arm.

"Have you…have you heard from her, Major Mason?" Queen Rosalinda asked softly, in barely more than a whisper.

He shook his head. "Nothing yet, Rosie," He murmured back.

Carter Mason had not been heard from in nearly six months. Upon graduating from Lake Munroe High School, Carter had formerly joined up with the Program, and had been in training since. She was forbidden to contact anyone outside of the base until she had officially been assigned both a partner and a home base cover. Queen Rosalinda had been a small exception to these rules, being allowed to be trained privately by Major Mason at her home estate, so that she might continue to run Costa Luna. She was due to be assigned a partner soon as well.

The three of them descended the center staircase, making their way to the conference center. Queen Rosalinda was led by Major Mason down the bright open hallway, and a silhouette was easily seen standing outside the room where they were headed. The queen could see that it was feminine, and she presumed the woman to be her new Captain.

"Director?" Major Mason was the first to recognize the blonde woman.

"Good afternoon, Major Mason. Rosalinda," the Director of the Princess Protection Program smiled, nodding to them.

Major Mason let go of Queen Rosalinda's arm to shake the Director's hand. "What're you doing here, Director?" he asked, just as puzzled as Rosalinda and Captain Olvera seemed to be.

"I am here to assign Agent Gonzalez her partner," the Director answered. "She will also serve as your new Captain of the Guard, which is her cover job when not performing PPP duties." Seeing the doubtful look on Queen Rosalinda's face, she continued, "I assure you that her credentials are quite good, and I feel very strongly that you she will do well to protect you."

The queen nodded, letting the Director open the door to the conference room. Rosie was the first in, and looked her new Captain and partner over. Unmistakable brown hair was pulled back loosely and tucked into a ball cap, muddy Converse haphazardly perched up on the table. Rosie knew that slouch anywhere.

"Carter!" she cried, breaking into a sprint as Carter laughed and stood up to embrace her. Rosie hit at full speed and they held each other very tightly for a long moment, simply soaking in each others' presence.

Rosie pulled back, blinking happy tears from her eyes. "You're my new Captain?" she asked, still in disbelief.

"Don't worry, I was just as shocked as you were. All they told me getting on the plane was that I was going to meet my partner and get my job assignment," Carter grinned. "I didn't find out I was coming here until we'd already landed and the Director popped out of no where and explained things to me."

"I take your new Captain is to your approval, Your Majesty?" Elliot asked from the background, obviously a little confused as to what was going on at the moment.

"Yes, Elliot," Rosie said, turning to him with a wide smile. "I trust Car- I mean, Captain Mason with my life."

"Queen Rosalinda, why don't you, Captain Olvera, and Ms. Mason discuss the arrangements that will take place for your safety, as well as the ceremony next week," the Director suggested, motioning for Major Mason to leave as well. "The two of us will meet you to discuss your PPP assignments in one hour."

"Yes, Director," Rosie and Carter said simultaneously.

Joe quickly went to his daughter, embracing her tightly and kissing her on the head. "It's good to see you, Pal. I gotta go, but we'll catch up later alright?"

Carter nodded, obviously happy to see her father again. "You got it, dad." He and the Director made their exits, leaving the three of them alone. They sat at the table, Carter pulling out a pad of notebook paper to jot notes if necessary.

"Ms. Mason," Elliot began. "The number one priority of the Captain of the Guard is the safety of the Royal Family, especially the current Queen. You will also have reports filed to you from the other departments of the Royal Guard. You make the decisions and you are the head of this unit. Do you understand this?"

Carter nodded, glancing carefully at Rosie. "I do."

"You also have an automatic seat on Costa Luna's Council, though it is more often advised that the Captain not tangle him or herself in political affairs, so I quite honestly would just listen and observe. Again, your priority is the Queen's safety-"

"I told you Elliot, call me Rosie!" the queen interrupted.

Elliot sighed. "Now, you must address the Queen as 'Your Majesty' whenever you are in public. I hesitate to call her anything but that even in front of maids or palace workers. You must maintain a level of discipline that does not let anyone know that you are friends, Mason. Anyone, any enemy can use that against you or her. A wall must be up between you when in Costa Luna's public."

Carter nodded once more, beginning to look uncomfortable. Rosie looked at her, shaking her head slightly to show that sometimes Elliot took things much too seriously.

The next hour was spent on details of the Change of the Guard ceremony and any questions Carter had about her new responsibilities. Finally, Captain Olvera stood to escort the two of them to Mr. Elegante, where Carter was to be outfitted for her Captain's uniform.

When they reached the room, Joe and the Director were already there, and Captain Olvera took his leave. Mr. Elegante (after flapping over Carter for a few minutes) directed her to stand up in front of a 3-fold mirror. He gave her a pair of stiff white pants and the navy blue jacket to try on, and began sticking pins into the fabric of both.

Eventually, the Director came to stand with the two of them and began to speak. "Now, these jobs that you have now are something of a cover. Yes, Rosalinda, you are a Queen, and the Program respects that. However, you will still be assigned missions with your partner. In this event, your mother has already agreed to be your stand-in, though, for your safety, it will not be publicly reported that you have left the country.

"When assigned a Princess to save, Agent Mason will cease to be your protector, Agent Gonzalez. You will both become equals who need to watch out for each other. You will no longer be a queen and a captain. You will be two agents who need to save the life of another royal. Is that clear to you both?" she asked, looking between them.

They both nodded, Carter yelping from being accidentally stuck with a pin by Mr. Elegante, who profusely apologized.

The Director smiled, wished them both luck, and made to leave. Joe went to escort her to the PPP helicopter.

Carter raised her eyebrow as she viewed herself in the mirror in a Costa Luna uniform. "How do I look?" she giggled, turning so Rosie could see all of her.

Rosie looked her over thoroughly. She did actually look rather dashing, the queen noted, forcing back a blush. She couldn't help it, she had a thing for people in uniform. "I've missed you, Carter."

Carter smiled softly. "I missed you too, Rosie. I didn't have anyone to pick on for being dainty and silly. I wish they would've let us write at least…" she grumbled.

A knock came from the door before it opened cautiously. Captain Olvera was there with Rosie's mother. "Your Majesty, you need to review a number of bills, and a few documents need your signature," he said, holding the door open for her.

"Will you meet me tonight in the garden?" Rosie whispered to Carter. "I miss being just Rosie. With everyone else I'm Queen Rosalinda."

Carter nodded, letting Mr. Elegante check her over once more. "Of course. Meet you on the bench by the fountain at 9."

Rosie smiled in thanks before following Captain Olvera out the door.

Queen Rosalinda sighed as she was led to yet another political meeting. She wished, more and more frequently, that she could simply give this up to live a more simple life. Out in the Bait Shop in Louisiana. With Carter.

REALLY hope you liked it! R&R por favor. cuz if it's really suckish then i won't bother to continue and i'll make it into some sort of funky one-shot.