I'm back with a new HSM fanfic, and this time, it focuses on Gabriella and her ancestry. For those who weren't aware of the fact that the one who portrayed Gabriella, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, is half- Filipina (on her mom's side), this story is based on her ancestry.

This one's dedicated to the actress herself, and to other Filipino Americans who still live up, is proud of or almost forgot their ancestry.

The first part is a songfic to Chris Daughtry's "Home."

One night, as Gabriella was cleaning the living room she found a diary, belonging to her father. It was about her father, a Filipino, who migrated in the US, who was one of the best scientists. She wondered if she was a Filipino too, so she kept reading his diary, and in the end, she realized where her father went.

I'm staring out into the night,
Trying to hide the pain.
I'm going to the place where love
And feeling good don't ever cost a thing.
And the pain you feel's a different kind of pain.

Gabriella then showed it to her mom and asked, "Ma, where's dad? I want to know more of my dad, please."

Miss Montez, upon seeing the diary, said, "Where did you find this, Gabriella?"


I'm going home,
Back to the place where I belong,
And where your love has always been enough for me.
I'm not running from.
No, I think you got me all wrong.
I don't regret this life I chose for me.
But these places and these faces are getting old
So I'm going home.
Well I'm going home.

Gabriella said, "In the living room. Tell me more of my dad and why he left us so early."

Miss Montez said, "Well, your dad left to his home country to contribute to the government and the Filipino science community. Your little brother is there too. Your being intelligent is thanks to your dad. But I wonder why he never came back here."

Gabriella said, "Ma, did he love to stay here?"

The miles are getting longer, it seems,
The closer I get to you.
I've not always been the best man or friend for you.
But your love, remains true.
And I don't know why.
You always seem to give me another try.

Miss Montez continued, "Well, he last time he called is that he's waiting for us back there. He also said that he's sorry for not attending all your scholastic decathlons including the recent one. He's inviting us to come over."

Gabriella said, "Ma, I'll go to my father's homeland. Will you come too?"

Miss Montez said, "I'm afraid not. Don't worry, I'll reserve you a ticket to go there. But, Troy might end up finding for you when you leave."

Gabriella said, "I'll call him and tell him I'll be gone for a week."

So I'm going home,
Back to the place where I belong,
And where your love has always been enough for me.
I'm not running from.
No, I think you got me all wrong.
I don't regret this life I chose for me.
But these places and these faces are getting old.

Miss Montez understood what her daughter meant and she said, "Ok, Gabby. I'll reserve you a ticket for tomorrow."

Gabriella hugged her mom and she dashed to her room until she said, "Thanks mom." When she locked the room, she called Troy and spoke to him. (A/N: phone conversation follows)

"Hey Troy."

"Gabriella, why did you call up just now? What's up?"

"Listen, Troy, I'm going to my father's homeland. I hope you'll understand me because I'll be gone for a month. I'm sorry if I can't come with you and the rest of our classmates to Lava Springs to have summer jobs. But I'll miss you Troy."

"I got it. Don't worry. I'll miss you my love. I'll wait for your return. Anyway, I'll bring you to the airport tomorrow. Just tell me what time you'll leave."

Be careful what you wish for,
'Cause you just might get it all.
You just might get it all,
And then some you don't want.
Be careful what you wish for,
'Cause you just might get it all.
You just might get it all, yeah.

"I'll miss you Gabriella."

"I love you Troy. Good night. See you tomorrow." After that, she hanged up and dressed in her nightgown and went to sleep.

Oh, well I'm going home,
Back to the place where I belong,
And where your love has always been enough for me.
I'm not running from.
No, I think you got me all wrong.
I don't regret this life I chose for me.
But these places and these faces are getting old.
I said these places and these faces are getting old.
So I'm going home.
I'm going home.

Gabriella slept with a thought in her mind, Dad, I'm coming home. Wait for me.

What's in store for Gabriella on her way to the Philippines the next day? And will Troy say goodbye or does he have another thing coming up?

Check out the next chapter, but first leave reviews please!