Reverse Falls

My version of a popular Gravity Falls AU! Feedback encouraged!

Hope you like it! ~Moxy

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CHAPTER 1: It Begins

Mabel was lying on her side, blown away by the force of the ritual's effects. She stood up and walked over to her twin brother. "Why hasn't it happened already?" Mabel said irritated, her short chocolate brown hair whipping around. Immediately after, there was a flash of light, and a triangular shape materialized. "Ah, the Gleefuls! I was wondering how long it would take!" Said the triangle. The creature knew these kids would be different, but he'd thought they'd at least ask who or what he was, and maybe scream a bit. That's what the others had always done, at least. These kids were different, though. The creature was a bit put off, but intrigued. "The names Bill! To what do I owe the pleasure, Pine Tree? Oh, and I can't forget about Shooting Star over here!" The triangle inquired. "Mabel, show him." Mabel's brother said, with something in his hand. The twins each handed over a gem, one attached to a tie, the other on a headband. Mabel explained the plan, and as Bill finished his part of the deal, the Gleefuls looked at each other and smiled.

Mabel loved looking back at fond memories, seeing at how great she was even then, four years ago. It was also a kind of 'pre-game ritual' for her to look back on before she went on stage. She didn't do this every time, but at least once a month. Seeing how this business began was kind of soothing. She smiled to herself. Thanks Bill, she thought, for without him, none of this would be possible.

The moment she stepped on stage with her brother, she was no longer Mabel, but Star, a stage name derived from the name Bill called her. Her brother, however, stayed Dipper, because that was already a nickname. Star's hair, now past her waist had grown a lot since that day. She also started wearing even more teal, for that matched her eyes. She hated the old, green color of her eyes before Bill helped them. Star's leggings made her feel a little exposed, but the moment the show would start, that sensation would go away. It always did. She and Dipper looked at each other and nodded. Showtime.

Jaunty music started to play as the curtain drew back revealing the twins, ready to begin. They each had a smile, only one of which genuine. Dipper secretly hated performing. Star loved every second of it. They each started performing their act. Dipper read minds, Star levitated a chair, Dipper threw a knife with pinpoint accuracy (and not through skill), and Star put on the charm. The act was going well as the twins performed their usual routine.

When it was almost finished, however, Star, surprising everyone, even Dipper, said, "I would like to do something new! This requires a Volunteer." She smirked as every hand went up. She waited as Soos, the handyman, randomly directed a spotlight in random directions. When it stopped, it landed on a sparking head of long blond hair. The blonde, all of a sudden uncharacteristically timid, shuffled up the isle to the stage.

Pacifica walked home from the tent of telepathy stunned after the events that took place. She had never been chosen to be an onstage volunteer before, but that wasn't it. Pacifica had always considered herself straight. She had had crushes on tons of boys before, but never a girl. Until now. Star looked so beautiful, so radiant. Star had flirted with nearly everyone at the show, but with Pacifica, she thought it felt real. The blonde's hand brushed up on her cheek, wishing it happened again. I can't believe she kissed me!

As she neared the Mystery Shack, she noticed a boy walking close behind. He had messy white hair and a tattered brown hat. Pacifica reached the shack first, and went to the staff room. Tambry, the manager and second in command, saw her rushing past. "Pacifica! Bud wants to talk to you!" Pacifica changed course and headed for the gift shop, where he'd most likely be. She arrived to find Bud standing next to the white haired boy she had seen earlier. "Pacifica, this is my nephew Gideon from Texas, who'll be staying here this summer. Gideon, this is my favorite employee Pacifica, who is working here this summer. You're both seven years old, right? You'll be good playtime buddies!" Bud said. "Mr. Pines, I'm 16" Pacifica said flatly. "And I'm 15½" Gideon exclaimed, slightly offended. "I know, I'm just havin' a little laugh! Now I need to go show some tourists around the Shack. Pacifica, go get him situated." Bud said, laughing.

"Hey Gideon! Want to go somewhere to chat a bit? I'd love to get to know you! I can help you unpack, too!" Pacifica exclaimed. "Why don't we go to the attic? That's gonna' be mah room, and I do need some help with unpackin'." Gideon offered in a thick country accent. "Sure!" Pacifica said, already running up the stairs two at a time.

"Ok, Pazzy… wait, can I call ya Pazzy?" "Sure! Cute, I love it!" Pacifica responded. "Well, I've been a thinkin'… how was it that those there twins did all that magic-y stuff? I've never seen such fancy special effects in all my years. It has to be magic, don't it Pazzy?" Gideon queried. "I don't know… but I will find out!" Pacifica declared.