This is my first Gravity Falls fanfiction, so if I messed up on anything please tell me. If I rushed anything at anytime please review and tell me what to improve! This is basically a Dipper x Pacifica VS Dipper x Candy fanfiction! Please enjoy the story and review~
Chapter 1
~Dipper's P.O.V.~
I sat on a sticky bus seat with a brunette girl who bounced around in excitement. Her hair was long and really curly; she wore a pink sweater with blue glitter everywhere and a light blue skirt with small pink sneakers. Shifting uncomfortably in the seat, I heard the sticky substance on the seat cling to my jeans. On the seat across from us was a large pig who had brown circles on its back and eye. It slept on its back and let out a loud snort as the spunky brunette jumped into the fat pig's seat. The pig rolled over to sleep as the girl petted it vigorously.
"WADDLES CAN YOU BELIEVE WE'LL SEE ALL OUR FRIENDS AGAIN?" the sweater loving girl exclaimed in excitement as I chuckled at her enthusiasm. She now was playing with the tired pig who didn't seem to mind her petting it, whereas I turned my attention out the window. Pine trees were lined along the road as the bus crossed potholes in the street. I bumped my head on the low ceiling as we crossed a really deep hole.
"Ow!" I cried out in pain as I rubbed my throbbing head. Feeling around to see if a knot would form, the bus stopped at our destination.
"Gravity Falls." A gruff voice called out as Mabel and I grabbed our belongings over the seats on a rack and exited the bus, Waddles waddling close behind. Our feet hit the pavement of a familiar sidewalk in the center of town. We set our luggage down onto the ground as we took in the view. We were back after four years.
I rolled my luggage as we passed many prosaic places. Weird stares from the locals found their way to us as we continued our way to the famous Mystery Shack. Mabel took the lead as she pointed the way to the shack and soon enough took off with Waddles struggling to keep up. I sighed as I heard her screams soon become distant along with the cries of a fat pig. Taking my time, unlike Mabel, I looked at all the familiar people and some new residents.
"Dipper?" I heard a female voice ask as I spun around to see who it was. The first thing that stuck out to me was the long blond hair. The girl wore a mid-drift t-shirt with a yellow star in the center and a jean miniskirt and white boots.
"Who are you?" I questioned as I looked confused at the blond who sighed with malcontent
"Pacifica. Pacifica Northwest?" She said in a snobby accent as it soon clicked with me. The girl with the rich family, or used to be. They became bankrupt I believe when Mabel and I had left.
"Oh yeah," I started as Pacifica eyed me, scanning me from top to bottom, "h-how have you been?"
"Good, my family bounced back after that horrid event and found a nice small house on the outskirts of town." The blond girl explained as she looked up at my hair, "You sure have grown."
I hadn't noticed it until she had pointed it out, but I was a couple inches taller than Pacifica. Seems I have grown a lot since we were last here.
"Seems that way, didn't think you would be taller than me did you?" I teased as Pacifica scoffed
"No." She stated as I turned to find my way to the shack, Mabel may be worried about me if I'm gone too long. I heard shoes clink against the stray rocks along pavement as they paced up beside me.
"And where do you think you're going? I wasn't done talking to you." The girl said as I rolled my eyes, her personality certainly hasn't changed at all.
"To the Mystery Shack, where else?" I replied as Pacifica walked with me down the run down sidewalk. She once again studied me as I stopped to carry my luggage. Lifting it with one hand seemed to intrigue her so much that it made me almost laugh. I wasn't that weak was I? We accidentally made eye contact and she quickly averted her gaze from me. I let out a small laugh as I focused on finding my way to the shack. We walked in awkward silence as I caught Pacifica every once in a while, scan me over.
Feeling more uncomfortable by the second, I broke the silence, "Is there something you wanted Pacifica?"
She looked down at her hands almost nervously, "N-no. I just wanted to see you guys…"
"Well how have you been?" I asked as our surroundings changed, we made it to the woods. Not too long until we make it to the Mystery Shack.
"Fine…" The blond haired girl started, rubbing her hands anxiously, "How about you Dipper?"
"I've been well. Although Mabel somehow convinced me back at our home in California to join a bunch of sports teams. Just so she could scope out a potential boyfriend." I said laughing at the last part. Mabel still has the worst luck with guys after all these years. She freaked out many guys at our school as well. Although Mabel was never deterred and always bounced back.
"What kind of sports?" Pacifica asked as we neared the parking lot of the Mystery Shack
"Football and basketball, one time the baseball team." I explained as we entered the wooden porch of the shack.
"GRAPPLING HOOK!" I heard that oh-so-familiar phrase ring out of the entire shack and then the shattering of a window. I sighed as Pacifica looked at the shack horrified.
"Did you want to come in or…"
"Yeah, I'd like to see what your freaky family did this time." Pacifica said as I held the door open for her. She gladly entered as Waddles raced by the entrance. That's the most I've seen that pig run in ages.
"Dipper?" I heard a female voice sing out as I saw a red haired woman in her twenties smile at me
"Wendy?" I asked as the woman raced up to me and picked me up and spun me around. Wendy hasn't changed either, she still wore the same outfit style from four years ago. A white t-shirt with a flannel shirt over it along with her torn jeans and boots.
"Woah you've grown!" She exclaimed while I glanced at Pacifica who seemed to be slightly ticked. Wendy finally set me down onto the wooden flooring while we heard another voice exclaim, "GRAPPLING HOOK!"
A line of rope shot between Wendy and I as Mabel flew back through the front door. Wendy laughed as Pacifica went over to Mabel to scold her, but I held her back shaking my head.
"Mabel hasn't been able to use that grappling gun in California. Just let her have her fun until it runs out." I explained as Mabel shot it into the ceiling and dangled from it. I doubt that will be anytime soon though. Mabel was now on the ceiling trying to pull out the hook.
"I'll help Mabel." Wendy said walking over to the girl dangling upside down
I walked up the stairs with my luggage as Pacifica trailed closely behind me. With each step the stairs creaked just as much as they did when we were twelve. I started to reminisce the old times and how we would play with our grunkles, racing around on these steps chasing one another. We neared the top where Mabel and I used to stay as I slowly opened the creaky old door. Upon entering the room everything looked just the same as it did when we left. Smiling warmly at all the nostalgia, I placed my luggage atop the bed and found all my old sleuthing work hung on the bedside's wall.
"Woah, did you do all this four years ago?" Pacifica asked as I had jumped at her voice slightly. I almost had forgotten she was here with me.
"Yeah…" I replied slowly as I sat down on my bed and scooted closer to the wall to review my research. I noticed something odd, I don't remember placing this paper here…
I zoned out staring at the odd paper. What does it mean?...
"Dipper?"
Couldn't be Bill, we erased him…
"Dipper?!"
Could it be a new entity that's appeared?
"Dipper!"
I snapped out of my trance and turned to the bellowing blond who crossed her arms in irritation. I gave off a sheepish smile as I led her back down the stairs and into the living room. As we went down the few steps to walk into the living room we saw three people now on the ceiling.
"All together now guys!" Mabel exclaimed as Wendy and Soos helped hold onto the grappling hook still stuck in the ceiling
"You really got the hook deep into this ceiling dude…" Soos said wondering if they would even be able to pull it out
"Alright guys on the count of three." Wendy directed as all three of them nodded in sync
"One…"
I grabbed Pacifica and moved out of their way, who knows what will happen to the ceiling with those three taking out the hook.
"Two…"
We made it to the entrance way of the living room and already saw signs of the roof cracking from the weight on the hook. Chips of the ceiling started to flutter to the floor.
"Three!"
All three of them pulled with all their might as the ceiling gave way. They crashed into the floor with a loud thud as a huge chunk of the ceiling crumbled down onto them. Within the dust and rubble, a single hand raised from the floorboard clutching a grappling hook. Mabel rose from the pile with Soos and Wendy who both laughed. Pacifica looked at them confused for their incompetence.
"GRAPPLING HOOK AWAY!" The crazy brunette exclaimed shooting the gun between Pacifica and I and out into the parking lot alarming a car. As she flew by us she yelled, "HEY DIPPER AND PACIFICA!"
We could still hear her out in the parking lot, "BYE DIPPER AND PACIFICA! GRAPPLING HOOK!"
Pacifica and I stared at each other in bewilderment and not a moment sooner a fat pig rushed by us screeching after Mabel. I stared out the old creaking door then finally closed it after all the excitement. Turning around I saw Wendy and Soos already cleaning up the pile of rubble and tools to fix the ceiling.
"Hey Pacifica wait here." I said and before she could shoot out a reply I flew up the stair to my room. I planned on heading out to town for a while, since it was summer and I would be walking I decided to change into a different outfit. Fishing through my clothes, I took out some black and red shorts and a black tank top. Digging deeper within my luggage I found my black sneakers I brought as well.
Throwing my clothes onto my bed I quickly switched my jeans into my shorts and slipped on my shoes. I was taking off my shirt when the door creaked open while I was putting my tank top on. I paused to see a bright red Pacifica who quickly closed the door but stood just outside it. Shrugging my shoulders, I snaked my way into my tank top and grabbed a cap underneath the hat Wendy gave me before we left. Putting Wendy's hat onto my bedpost, I headed for the door and opened it to find Pacifica still red faced. Walking back down the creaky stairs I called out to Soos.
"I'm heading out for a bit to walk Pacifica home, I'll be back probably late tonight!" I explained as Pacifica's eyes widened
"Alright dude, see you later then!" Soos called out as I heard him hammer away at the ceiling, then an old woman's voice calls out, "I made cookies."
"Oh thanks abuelita!" Soos replies as I let Pacifica out the door first
Closing the door behind us, we walk down the gravel road to town. I wondered why she was even still here with me. The rocks shifted under our feet as we strolled down the lane in silence, crunching beneath our shoes. Feeling the need to say something to break the awkwardness I started to think up some things.
"Hey, uh…" Pacifica and I said in unison, "You first. No you!"
We laughed at our awkwardness between each other as I decided to strike up the conversation.
"So how has school been for you?" I asked as Pacifica twirled her hair
"Fine. How about you?" She questioned as I rubbed the back of my head
"Fine as well. So, uh, what have you been up to lately?"
"Eh, nothing much. It's been pretty boring here lately." Pacifica said as she kicked some rocks and stepped up onto a sidewalk entering the town
"Boring? In Gravity Falls?" I chuckled at that as she pouted at me
"Yes boring." The blond haired girl pouted still as we walked onwards
"How so? There is so much wonder in this town, it can't be boring." I laughed as she continued to moue
"Well Dipper, not everyone is like you. Chasing down ghosts and taking on golf balls."
Continuing to snicker some Pacifica playfully hit me to where I moved away from her some as I recovered. I rubbed my arm with a playful hurt look when I heard her call my name out.
"Dipper look out!"
Not paying attention to where I was going I accidentally bumped into someone knocking them down onto the sidewalk. I quickly apologized and helped them up when I heard a timid voice say, "My glasses…"
Briskly scanning the area, I located the small purple glasses and handed them to the girl, once again apologizing. Gratefully, the shy girl took the petite glasses and put them on as she thanked me graciously then slowly looked up to me. Her eyes widened with shock as I gazed at her bewildered, once more apologizing then turned to leave.
Her mouth opened up a little as she timidly asked, "Dipper?"
Glancing around back at her I nodded then replied, "Wait, aren't you…"
"Candy, yes." The raven haired girl finished for me as I smiled warmly at her
"Nice to see you again, if you're wondering about Mabel she's off with her grappling hook." I explained as she nodded shyly. She wasn't like this before when we were younger was she?
I felt a tug on my arm as I looked at Pacifica, she must be eager to go home. Is she sick too? Her face looks like it's burning red. Switching my attention back to Candy I continued my conversation, "Sorry Candy, I have to go. It looks like Pacifica is ill and I need to take her home right away."
"Would you mind if we caught up tomorrow then?" Candy asked rubbing her hands together shyly
"Not at all, I have no plans." I smiled at her as Pacifica tugged my arm so hard I thought she was about to pull me apart, "Sorry I have to go, seems like Pacifica is getting sicker by the second, I'll see you tomorrow though at Greasy's Diner at eleven A.M."
The raven haired girl nodded as we said our farewells while Pacifica was practically glued herself to my left arm. After a few minutes I glanced at Pacifica's face to see it still red as she gripped my arm. She must be really sick that she's about to faint due to how clingy she was being. Debating what I should do for a couple of minutes, I decided what to do so Pacifica wouldn't faint. I lifted her up into my arms as she gasped from the sudden move.
"Dipper, what are you doing?!" She exclaimed as I carried her bridal style
"Well you looked like you were getting sick, your face was red and you were clinging to me so tightly. I thought you felt as though you were going to faint." I explained as her face turned even more red, "Looks like it's getting worse, don't worry I won't drop you. I'll carry you to your house and leave you for your parents to attend to."
I held her close to me so I wouldn't drop her as I picked up the pace, every once in a while, asking for her directions to her house. Nearing the outskirts of the town I saw a faint light illuminating from a house. Must be Pacifica's place, wasn't too far after all. Making my way up the pathway to the front door, I admired the building. It was a two story house with vines caked over the outside wall bricks. It looked old timey and had a picket fence surrounding the property. My shoes clicked on the sidewalk pavement as I stepped up onto the front step. I sat Pacifica down onto the ground as her face burned brighter. I placed my hand on her head and felt it slightly warm to the touch.
"You need to take care of this sickness. I'll see you around when you're feeling better." I said smiling at her as I turned to leave
"Hey Dipper, I…"
I twisted back around and looked at her confused as her face got even more red. I smiled once more and said, "Get some rest Pacifica."
Her mouth was still open as if contemplating to say something when she finally did, "Thanks Dipper."
Grinning a wide grin, I twirled back out the pathway while waving goodbye. I heard the click of a door unlocking then shut behind me as I rounded the bend and head back towards town. Upon entering the town, I hear those familiar words again.
"GRAPPLING HOOK AWAY!" Even louder this time as I heard a deep hearty laughter erupt with another small timid giggle with the sound of a window shattering.
Sighing, I walked the other way, not wanting to be hit by a hook. Looking up at the sky I see a star shoot by as I take the long route to the Mystery Shack. The moon was full and illuminating the starry night sky, there were very few clouds as well.
I awoke the next morning to a loud crash booming throughout the shack. Rolling out of bed I dug out a pair of jeans and a black tank top with a blue pine tree on it. I headed out the room to the bathroom to take a quick shower for the day ahead. As I was shampooing my hair I head the bustling of footsteps run past the bathroom and a loud squeal as Mabel exclaimed, "DROP THAT WADDLES, THAT'S CANNIBALISM! WHO GAVE WADDLES BACON FOR BREAKFAST?"
Stepping out of the tub, I quickly dried myself off and slipped into my clothes. Exiting the bathroom, I made my way down the wooden hall, seeing pig tracks all over the place. I mean ALL over the place, how the hell did a pig get onto the ceiling?...
Sleuthing around some more I find female tracks that oddly resemble Mabel's shoe prints. Now I would like to ask again, how in the world did Mabel get onto the ceiling? Sighing at one of the world's greatest mysteries, I reentered my room looking for my socks and sneakers. After locating them I sat on my bed that creaked under my weight, quickly getting my socks and shoes on. I checked the nightstand in the middle of my bed and Mabel's for the time. The clock flashed 10:40 A.M. I have to go quickly if I'll make it to the diner, I also have to nab Mabel so we all can meet up. I fly down the old stairs and into the kitchen hunting down Mabel.
"Soos…" I hear Mabel's voice say slowly
"Dood it wasn't me!" Soos denied as he hid bacon on a plate behind his back
"Soos!..." Mabel said slightly more demanding
"Alright, alright it was me!" Soos said breaking down as Mabel looked at him menacingly
"Don't turn my precious Waddles into a Cannibal again!" Mabel exclaimed petting her beloved pig who nudged his nose against Soos begging for the rest of the bacon
"Waddles! Quit That!" Mabel cried out as she dragged her sad pig away from the bacon infested area
Now seemed like a good time to ask, as I followed behind Mabel into the living room. She sat on the chair in front of the television picking up Waddles into her lap. Walking up to the left side of her I asked, "Hey Mabel, I'm supposed to meet up with Candy at the diner today. Are you going to come?"
"Sadly no Dipper…" Mabel replied slowly staring Waddles in his eyes, "I gotta have the talk with this guy."
"Alright then Mabel, whenever you're ready swing by Greasy's Diner." I informed her and headed out the door, not wanting to waste any more time. Racing down the gravel driveway, I check my watch for the time. It showed 10:55 A.M. I'll narrowly make it there if I take the road there. There's a shortcut I know that I barely use to make it there in five minutes. Nearing the town, I go straight through the woods, maneuvering through branches and tree roots. Being careful not to hit them and making sure I pace my breathing so it seems like I wasn't running when I arrive, I shoot through the woods faster and turn right. Jumping fences and going past building I narrowly make it in time at the diner. Stopping right outside the diner taking a breather.
I fix my hair realizing it's chaotic from the run and I forgot my hat in the rush, but luckily I got here before Candy did. Standing outside waiting for Candy I felt this strange feeling I was being watched for whatever reason. Checking my surroundings, I didn't notice anyone or anything watching me, must be my imagination. Shaking the feeling for now, I noticed a raven haired girl jog up to me.
"Sorry I was a little late, I got caught up in something. The weirdest thing happened, I almost fell into a random hole. It wasn't there yesterday though." Candy explained as I agreed with her
"Well come on and let's eat breakfast then." I said gesturing her to the door and opening it for her. She giggled as she thanked me and entered the diner while I grinned back at her. Although I feel as though someone is staring a hole through me, like I've done something bad…
"Dipper?"
I shook the idea from my thoughts and snapped back to reality. Following Candy to our booths I now looked her over. I didn't really see her yesterday because of Pacifica and the fact it was near night, but now I can see what she looks like now.
She grew taller, however I was still a couple inches taller than her. Today she wore a purple tank top with ripped skinny jeans and purple and blue sneakers, her black hair has grown a lot since then and is now down to her hips in her ponytail she has. She still has the same glasses though, but I can see her face has changed slightly in my point of view. Our eyes accidentally made contact as she quickly averted her eyes in embarrassment most likely from examining me as well.
Rubbing the back of my head I decided to strike up a conversation, how do I get myself into these situations with females?...
"So how have you been Candy?" I asked nervously
"I've been fine, how about you Dipper?" The raven haired girl asked loosening up
"I've been well; do you know what you're going to order?" I seemed to be loosening up as well
"Yeah, chocolate chip pancakes with three slices of bacon and scrambled eggs." Candy said as my eyes widened
"No way, I was going to order that!" I exclaimed excitedly as Candy smiled warmly at me, "That's so cool that we have the same taste in breakfasts."
Suddenly I heard some nearby mumbling. I couldn't make it all out but it sounded like it was mocking us. I swiftly glanced around to see if someone was watching us, but no one to be seen. Assuming it was my imagination, I turned back to Candy who was still smiling. We ordered our food and continued our conversation.
"So what do you do around here for fun Candy?" I asked as she tapped the table
"We don't do much here actually. Not much to do in this town." She said quite glumly as I had an idea spark inside me
"How about we go to the lake and swim?" I suggested as Candy's face grew red, wow this illness must be going around…
"L-like just the two of us?" Candy said increasingly getting redder
"No, I meant as a group thing. Which reminds me, Mabel couldn't come here with me because she had to take care of Waddles." I explained as I saw Candy's face dim some
"Oh, Mabel was supposed to join us?" She asked as I realized she must've thought it was just going to be me
"Yeah, she may join us later though. You'll have to put up with me in the meantime. I'm not that bad though, am I?" I teased as her face turned slightly red again, seriously these illnesses around here…
"N-no." Candy replied timidly as our food arrived
After digging in I still feel like I'm being watched. Should I ask Candy? No, I don't want to alarm her. When the bill arrives, I stand up and go to pay for it while Candy tries to object. I tell her it's no problem, my treat. I hear an odd loving sigh exhale near me which I immediately look for its source.
"Did you hear that Dipper?" I hear Candy pipe up as I nod
"I didn't want to say anything but I think we're being watched…" I said slowly as I quickly pay the bill and take Candy out the diner. Escorting her we wandered the town some, looking at some weird stuff and some games in windows of the stores. We entered a store to browse when I noticed Candy eying a stuffed toy. It was a small fluffy puppy plushy that looked like a black and white husky which she seemed to adore. She frowned and put it back on the shelf while I called her over to look at this cool board game I found. While I distracted her by asking her to read the box's really long instructions I grabbed the plushy and secretly went to pay for it. When I had returned Candy was still reading the instructions thoroughly as I hid the toy behind my back. I tapped her shoulder as she twirled around to me confused as I slowly pulled out the toy for her.
"I noticed you looking at this and decided to get it for you, hope you don't mind." I explained handing her the toy as she smiled widely and hugged me tightly. I returned the hug when I heard from a distance someone hiss something under their breath. Separating from the hug, I looked at Candy to see if she noticed that voice but she was to contempt with her toy to notice. Feeling something weird inside me like butterfly's in my stomach, I continue walking with Candy browsing the store.
Unknown to us both a blond female lurked not too far from us, watching our every move.
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