A/N: Hey everyone, here is chap. 1. I hope you all enjoy.

Chapter 1

Fox walked into the Crane Mansion baring the same devious smile he had been wearing the moment his mystery girl stepped into his world...or he into hers. He stepped into the living room, dropping his jacket onto the couch carelessly. He loved challenges and the moment he saw her he knew she was the biggest one yet to come into his world.

Fox Crane was never the apple of anyone's eye and he knew that. He used it to his advantage when irritating his sisters and brother, Ethan Crane. Especially the oldest, Ethan Crane. He didn't exactly hate his brother but, he definitely didn't like him very much. He was the Crane heir, mommy's little boy...Everything he always wanted to be.

As a young boy he tried so hard to please his parents. He did everything he was told, he was nice to his sisters , even Prince Ethan. However, as he grew older he found that it was no use, that Ethan would always be mommy's little boy, his sisters would always be little annoying sisters, and he...he would always be second best in his family's eyes and everyone else's eyes.

But now, as he thought of his mystery girl, he wouldn't dwell on that. He concentrated his mind on a finding way to break through that dark ice wall that she had built around herself. First, he was going to find out what made her that way, he would use it to his advantage, and then he would break her heart like he did so many.

"Sir, can I help you?" questioned Pilar, the housekeeper and his mystery girl's mother...although he didn't know that but, he would soon. Brought out of his thoughts, he gave Pilar such an evil glare you'd think she had down something horrible.

The look in his eyes faded when he noticed that it was only Pilar, the one who really took care of him. "Oh, Mrs. Pilar. I'm sorry for that look, I was lost in thought and I hadn't noticed that you were the one who called me." he apologized.

Pilar smiled warmly at the young man, "Oh dear. I hadn't even recognized you, you've gotten' so much older and you seem to be taller as well. Welcome home Fox." The blonde haired teenager stood his feet and went over to hug the older woman he thought of as his true mother.

"Long time no Mrs. Pilar. How are your children, has Theresa changed from that' not talking to anyone, leave me alone' stage yet? She always was the loner of the bunch...at such a young age too." he inquired briefly.

Pilar's face saddened as she replied, "I'm afraid not Fox. She's actually gotten worst, although now at least she talks to us. Dr. Russell and I still can't figure out what happened that night she woke up deft in one ear. It's quite a mystery to us still."

Fox scratched his head, something he often did when he couldn't quite understand something. "Wow. I would have thought she had changed by now. I guess her father being missing isn't helping any either." Noticing the change in mood once again on Pilar's face, he quickly apologized, "Oh Mrs. Pilar, I am sorry for bringing up Mr. Lopez-Fitzgerald's disappearance. Could you forgive me?"

Pilar said in an old English accent, "You are forgiven Lord Fox but, I do say you sound a lot like your dear mother Madam Crane." Fox had this 'oh god no' look on his face but began laughing right along with Pilar. He had ran what he had previously said through his mind and could actually here his mother saying it as well.

"I'd hate to say this but, you are absolutely right. However, could you please remind me next time I do that?" he asked, laughter still finding it's way through his mouth. Pilar shook her head in a 'oh my' kind of way and said, "Yes, I will Fox. I think on Ivy Crane is enough in this world."

Fox coughed, "Yes I do agree. Too much I think."

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Lopez-Fitzgerald house...(same as on the show)

Theresa walked into her house and began retreating to her room to be alone once again when her oldest brother Antonio called out for her. "Theresa, hold on a second." he said.

She walked over to the couch where he had called from and asked rudely, "What?" Antonio stared up at her from the couch with worry in his eyes and then a flash of reassurance. "Sit, I need to tell you something."

Sighing, Theresa sat on the chair facing the fire place and rested her head in her hand, her arm propped up on the arm rest. "I know this is going to be hard on the family, mama and Miguel especially but...I've decided to move away. I'm leaving Harmony for good." said Antonio slowly, watching to see Theresa's reaction. There wasn't one.

He kept watching her, letting silence take over. Her face still remained emotionless. "You stopped me from going to my room for this? To tell me that your leaving us just like that bastard mama calls our father, her faithful husband? What...a...waist...of...time." she grumbled out.

Theresa walked over to the table by the door and picked up his keys. "You won't be needing these or that car anymore. I'm going out, don't wait up. Oh, and I'll be sure to stop at the mansion just to tell Mama what a great son she has." she replied bitterly before stepping out the door.

Antonio buried his head in his hands, "I should have saw that coming." His sister hated him, his mother would find out that he was leaving before he could tell her, and on top of all that...he had no car or a key to the house.

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Fox was on his way up the stairs when the door to the mansion opened. He found this very disturbing seeing how everyone was home so he stayed to see who the intruder was. He smiled mischievously when he saw who it was. "What are you doing here?" exclaimed a female voice.

He grinned like a Cheshire cat, "I think I'm the one who should be asking you that Snow White."

A/N: Hmm, I wonder who that could be. Guess we'll find out next time. Plz R&R, I really appreciate all of your reviews and spread the word on 'Eyes Wide Open'.