Chapter One-The Silver Star Necklace
"Morning Paul."

"Morning Sydney," Paul said, looking up from the newspaper.

"Morning Frank," Sydney said as she bounced into the kitchen.

"Good morning to you too," the cook said, "Now what would you like for breakfast on this gorgeous Monday morning?"

"Um, bacon and eggs. And possibly a slice or two of french toast?" Sydney answered, taking a seat on the stool, then puting her hands on the counter, watching Frank make her her breakfast.

"Your wish is my command," Sydney giggled.

"Where's Alyssa?"

"She went with Nathan to get something," Frank said, placing a plate of bacon, eggs, and two slices of french toast in fron of Sydney, then taking his own plate and sitting next to her.

Nathaniel Frensco was Alyssa and Paul's biological child. He was Sydney's age. Nathaniel was usually called Nathan. Sometimes Nate when you wanted to piss him off, and Nathaniel when it comes to teachers, or when he's in trouble. When you call him Nate, he'll usually pick a fight against you. He's always won the fights, except when their against Sydney.

Sydney was often called Syd, and she always won the fights anyone put against her. So Sydney was more or less the only one who could call Nathaniel Nate without finding themselves in a fight. Sydney had both smarts and was active.

But then again, who wouldn't have both smarts and be active, if you had the genes of Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez?

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"You need to take off that necklace of your's," Ava exclaimed, after Gabriella had gotten out of the outfit she had worn for tonight's concert.

Gabriella ignored her wardrobe dresser, as she took off her earrings by herself.

"I mean puh-leez. How much could that necklace be worth? Twenty bucks max?"

"I wonder if you could only choose life or necklace, which would you choose," Ava blabbed on.

"Seriously, maybe if---"

"Would you shut up," Gabriella snapped, causing Ava to immediately shut up.

"And this necklace means the world to me," Gabriella retorted, throwing the last earring onto the table.

Gabriella walked out of the dressing room, slamming the door behind her.

Gabriella ran through the halls of dressing rooms, finally stopping.

She leaned against the wall and let the tears gush out.

She slowly sunk down on to the floor, with her head in her hands, still crying.

Tears flowed until there were no more.

She tilted her head back, and closed her eyes.

Gabriella fingered the silver star necklace that hung around her neck, and sighed.

♥

Syd and Fank finished their breakfast just as Alyssa and Nathan came back home.

"Happy early birthday," Nathan grumbled, throwing something in front of Sydney.

Sydney picked it up, eyes in shock.

"Oh my god!" Sydney exclaimed, "Oh my god! Tickets to the Lakers game, and VIP passes to meet them? This is awesome! Thanks Nate!"

Nathan rolled his eyes, "No problem."

"Hey, I have something for you too."

"Is it another doll that says 'Nate'?"

"No. But if you want another one, I could get another one," Sydney said as she climbed up the stairs to her room.

She came back a few minutes later, and tossed Nathan something.

Nathan's frown turned into a wide smile, "Thanks Syd!"

"What is it?" Paul asked coming from behind them.

Nathan waved the football game tickets in front of his dad's face.

"And since you've always helped around the house, and been polite to everyone," Alyssa said emphasizing two words to Nathan, who rolled his eyes, "We're letting you stay at LA for several days before and after the game."

"That's not fair," Nathan whined.

"Yes it is," Alyssa said.

"Cool," Sydney grinned, touching her silver necklace.

Who knew she was gonna meet both of her biological parents pretty soon.

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