DISCLAIMER ~ Gravity Falls and it's characters belong to Alex Hirsch only the plot is mine

(I kept the surname the same as it is easier for me. If anyone wants me to use the usual ReverseFalls surnames, P.M me.)

As the Cipher Wheel goes, Gideon and Dipper are supposed to be opposites and Pacifica and Mabel are supposed to be opposites.

However, GF! Gideon's crush on Mabel has become RGF! Mabel's crush on Gideon.

So ignoring the symbols, Gideon swapped with Mabel and Pacifica swapped with Dipper.

If you remember The Northwest Manor Mystery episode, then we see Pacifica controlled by and afraid of her parents. Wouldn't that mean it is the same for Dipper?

What and who is controlling him and why?

This is my idea...


In the dim seating area of the famous 'Mystery Twin's Tent of Telepathy', two preteens were shuffling along the aisles. Audience members grumbled as they were forced to move for the tweens.

"Sorry" Pacifica whispered as people glared at her. No one wanted to miss the Mystery Twins' new act. Pacifica made it out from the seating area and waited for her younger best friend Gideon Gleeful to join her.

Up on stage, the famous Pines twins, Dipper and Mabel were showing off their new sword dance. Pacifica considered this the perfect opportunity to sneak around the back of the tent to look for one of the mysterious journals. The devil twins were busy and the audience was captivated. No one would bother them.

Gideon finally squeezed out from the rows of chairs and puffed his way over to her.

"Remind me why we're doin' this again?" he grumbled.

"Because silly," she whispered as they walked out the tent and crept around to the back. "we know the Pines twins have a journal and this is the perfect time to look for it."

They crawled under the bottom of the tent flap to find themselves in what seemed to be the dressing room. "Perfect" Pacifica said. "Now start looking. I'm pretty sure this is their last act so they'll be back here soon."

With that, the two split up and began rummaging around the draws and boxes. Pacifica noticed all the make-up on what she assumed was Mabel's dressing table. She shivered. How could anyone wear that gunk?

She looked to the other dressing table and frowned. It was completely sparten. She would've thought snobby Dipper Pines had some sort of cosmetics he used to make him look so perfect.

"Damn it Paz" Gideon cursed. "It's not here. They must keep it on in one of their pockets or something."

Pacifica sighed. She knew it was a long shot hoping they would leave it here but she knew how much it meant to Gideon.

"Ok then Gid, let's get out of here before the devil twins show."

They were almost out when they heard someone heading their way. Gideon dragged Pacifica behind a costume chest so they wouldn't be seen. It was Mabel.

She stalked in followed be her lackeys, Candy and Grenda. She sat in front of her dressing table.

"Ugh! I can not believe how tiring those townsfolk are!"

"Yeah" Grenda agreed "they always want some new act."

Mabel glared at her.

"Did I say you could talk?" she growled.

Grenda shrank back. "N-no."

Mabel smiled sweetly "Then don't" she flicked her hair and turned back to her mirror.

"Candy," she commanded "do my nails." Candy rushed forwards.

"Of course Mabel." she pulled out a small, wooden foot stool and began to paint Mabel's nails.

Pacifica and Gideon glanced at each other. It was obvious this was common practice after shows. Mabel frowned.

"Where's Dipper?" she asked "I need him."

Mabel turned to Grenda expectantly.

"Well?" she asked "Go on, talk!"

"I-I don't know where he is Mabel."

Mabel sniffed. "How disappointing."

Pacifica and Gideon continued to watch silently. It was hard to believe that Gravity Fall's sweetheart acted l this way in private.

Mabel snapped her fingers. "Will, come here."

A tall, blue haired and clothed man popped into view.

"Y-yes Mistress?" he stuttered.

Pacifica and Gideon had encountered will before. He was usually sent to do the twins' dirty work. Pacifica always felt sorry for the blue dream demo as he was always crying and stuttering. Being a slave to the Pines twins must be torture.

"Be a dear and fetch Dipper for me."

Will nodded "Of c-course Mistress." he popped away.

Dipper came a few minutes later followed by a cowering Will. Was he Hiding behind Dipper?

"What were you doing?" Mabel asked. Dipper remained nonchalant of his sister's icy glare.

"making sure all the townsfolk were gone." Mabel's eyes widened slightly

"Oh. Thank you brother dear." Dipper smiled slightly

"Of course sister."

"Well anyway, i need you to do something for me."

"Anything" Came Dipper's immediate reply. Mabel clicked her fingers and Grenda came forwards with...

Was that a dead animal in her hands?!

Dipper raised an eyebrow.

"This is what remains of the bunny from yesterday's show. It's beginning to smell. Get rid of it." she answered his silent question. Dipper tilted his head in acknowledgement.

"May I ask what you did with it dear sister?"

Mabel's smile widened. She had been expecting this question. "Oh the usual, I just taught it the dangers of knives. We spent hours together."

Her grin was feral.

"Ah"

"Yes. Now get rid of it brother."

"Of course." He bowed slightly before retrieving the carcass from Grenda's hands. He left the tent.

Pacifica and Gideon glanced at each other in silent agreement.

It was time to get out. Now.

Making sure the three girls in front of them were occupied, they backed up to the edge of the tent and slipped underneath. They jogged quietly until they were far enough away they were confident to speak. Pacifica looked at Gideon.

"I can't believe how cruel they are Gideon! Playing with that poor animal and then killing it!"

Gideon glanced at her.

"Well what did you expect? It is the Pines Twins." Pacifica frowned.

"Yeah I know." They continued to walk towards the Shack. Pacifica stopped suddenly making Gideon bump into her. "Paz?"

"Shh!" Pacifica pointed to their left. Gideon peered into the woods where she was pointing but couldn't see anything but the long, dark shadows spreading as the sun set in the distance.

"I heard something." She whispered still staring intently. Gideon frowned. There was woods full of wild and magical creatures on either side of them. What did she expect?

"Calm down Paz," he whispered back "I'm sure it was just a wild animal or something." he tried to reassure her. Pacifica turned.

"No. You don't understand Gideon. It sounded like - " she was cut off when a low, gentle voice rose up from within the woods. "singing." she finished.

Gideon and Pacifica looked at each other and in silent agreement, began to creep towards the eerie sound. It seemed to be coming from a clearing that was five minutes deep into the woods from the edge of the road. Gideon was confused. Who would be out here at this time? He was sure that whatever was making that soothing music was human. As far as he knew, there was nothing in the journal that was described to make sounds like that. The only people who would be out this late would be those from the 'Mystery Tent' and that was a good 20 minutes away.

Pacifica and Gideon stopped at the edge of the clearing. Pacifica looked at Gideon and held her finger to her lips before peeking around the trees. Gideon watched her jaw drop open and her eyes widen. She couldn't stop looking at whatever it was that was making the beautiful noise.

Bracing himself, Gideon peeked around the tree and immediately copied Pacifica's actions.

For there, in the centre of the clearing, was Dipper Pines. One half of the notorious Mystery Twins.

Dipper hadn't seemed to have noticed them and continued to sing softly. Gideon was shocked to see tears running the boys face. He tried to move to get a better look when Dipper suddenly got up. He walked across the clearing to the edge and picked up a bundle of ...cloth? Gideon glanced at Pacifica and they shared a confused look.

Turning back to the clearing, Gideon noticed Dipper was back in the centre. He lay the bundle into a small hole in the ground that Gideon hadn't been able to see before. Dipper briefly stopped singing to lean down and whisper something before he straightened and continued to sing like nothing happened. He began to gently layer dirt from a dirt pile next to the hole on top of the bundle. This was when Gideon realized they had walked in on Dipper when he was digging the hole.

Dipper began to sing again and didn't stop until the hole was completely filled with dirt. He retrieved something from his pockets before sticking it into the covered hole.

Perhaps to make sure he remembered where the hole was? Gideon thought.

Dipper hadn't moved for a couple minutes now so Gideon was ready to sign o Pacifica that they should leave. He was a bout to hen he heard a small 'pop'. Glancing back to the clearing, Gideon noticed the twins' pet demon Will had appeared.

Dipper didn't seem to notice.

"Master Dipper? The Mistress wants you back now." Gideon and Pacifica looked at each other shocked. They had encountered Will many times before during the summer but they had never known him without a stutter.

Dipper turned his head slightly towards Will. Still using a gentle voice, Dipper spoke.

"Come now Will, you know you don't have to call me Master when Mabel's not around. I simply detest that title." Pacifica and Gideon were shocked again. Snobby, stuck-up Dipper Pines hated being called Master? Will nodded. "Yes sir."

Dipper turned fully to face him. "Will" he sighed. Will didn't cower as the observers expected. He instead squared his shoulders in a rare show of confidence and stared Dipper down.

"No sir!" he said "I refuse to call by your name. You know the Mistress could overhear somehow if I get into the habit. And besides," He glanced quickly to the side. "unlike some, you deserve the respect that come with a title."

Gideon and Pacifica were confused. What did he mean 'deserve the title'?

Dipper sighed. "Okay Will. I'm unlikely to get you to change your mind on this anyway." he turned back to his hole. "Though I still disagree with deserving a title. I'm a despicable human being - if you can even call me one."

Gideon and Pacifica's eyes widened. They never though they would see the day where Dipper Pines wasn't full of himself.

"You're not despicable sir!" Will exclaimed. "You do so much good for this town. It's a shame you keep it a secret." Dipper chuckled.

"You know what would happen to me if my Great Uncles found out I did something without their express permission. And heaven forbid I do anything to outshine Mabel." Will sighed and drooped considerably.

"I know sir." he said miserably. "I wish you didn't have to go through that." Dipper shifted.

"Yes, well." he said appearing uncomfortable. He turned to Will. "You said Mabel wanted me?"

Will nodded. "Yes sir." Dipper smirked slightly.

"Well I best finish this quickly then." He nodded to the covered hole. Will followed his gaze and sighed.

"Again sir? Why do you do this to yourself?" Dipper looked away.

"Because like I said Will, I'm a despicable human being and I deserve to feel this pain. Every life is precious and they deserve to rest properly after dealing with my sister. We both know I'm the only one in my family who cares enough to give it to them." Will sighed again.

"Very wall sir. I'll teleport you once your done." Will moved to the side of the clearing. Dipper nodded his thanks before turning to the hole. He bowed his head in respect and began to speak softly. Pacfica and Gideon strained to hear what he was saying.

" I am truly sorry for the suffering and pain you were put through. I wish I could have done more for you in life but will do what I can in your death. I hope you rest well and are compensated in the afterlife for the evil you have faced. Rest in peace my friend."

Dipper kept his head lowered for another minute before walking over to Will. Will placed his hand onto Dipper's shoulder and with a small 'pop' they were gone.

Pacifica and Gideon stared at each other.

"What was that?!" Pacifica asked. Gideon sighed.

"I'm not sure Paz, but it seems there is more to Dipper Pines than we thought." Pacifica frowned.

"Can you believe how Will acted around Dipper? I never noticed before, but every time we see him, Mabel is around. Do you think what he said was true Gid? That Dipper is good?"

Gideon snorted. "A Pines? Good? You're off your rocker Paz. No Pines is good. Especially not one of those 'Mystery Twins'." Pacifica frowned but realised Gideon wouldn't change his mind. She changed the subject.

"What do you think Dipper buried then? A Journal?" Gideon shook his head.

"No. It was too small to be one of the Journals. And besides, didn't you hear what he said before he left? He sounded like he was at a funeral or something."

Pacifica shifted. "Come on then Gid." She walked into the clearing. "let's see what he put on top. Maybe that will give us a clue about what he buried." Gideon followed her onto the clearing.

They stopped at the little mound of dirt.

And stared.

There, sticking out of the dirt was a small wooden cross. Pacifica was frozen. Why was there a cross? Gideon was only joking when he mentioned a funeral right?

"Wha-what does it say?" she asked. Gideon moved closer. He read out what was carved onto the little cross;

I'm sorry for the pain you went through I hope you have a peaceful slumber.

Rest In Peace Bunny 38.

28th June 2018.

Underneath, in the wood just above the dirt, a small bunny was carved.

Gideon and Pacifica stared at each other. Earlier, when they heard Mabel tell Dipper to get rid of the rabbit she killed after her performance, they had expected him to chuck it into a bin or into the woods. They realised now that he had made the effort to trek through the woods, find a beautiful clearing, personally dig a hole (no magic! ), and bury the small, limp body of the dead rabbit. He also went a step further by giving it a good send-off and a minute of silence in respect.

"H-hey Gid?" Pacifica mumbled, afraid to speak too loud in fear of disturbing the gentle calm that had surrounded them.

"Yeah Paz?" Gideon too, spoke softly.

"Do you think Dipper does this for every bunny Mabel kills?" Gideon thought back to what Will said earlier,


"Again sir? Why do you do this to yourself?"


"Yeah Paz." Gideon mumbled "I do."

Maybe Dipper Pines wasn't so bad after all.


First ever Gravity Falls fic. What did you guys think? Was it okay?

SHOULD I CONTINUE?