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The day started off as any other would for Serena, she woke up, dragged herself opus of bed and proceeded to do her morning routine eventually the girl headed downstairs and headed into the kitchen, she let out a small yawn as she stretched. She had decided to get dressed early today, as she was planning to go outside after breakfast. Using a stole, Serena managed to reached up to open one of the higher cupboards and got a bowl from the shelf, once getting down she poured herself some cereal and sat at the table in the kitchen.
Serena was a girl no older then 12 years of age, she had mousy brown hair no longer then the middle of her back, which was normally whipped up into a pony tail. Her clothing style ranged from casual to a tad girly, preferring to wear jeans and shirts over other types of clothing, her eyes were a light green and she always seemed to were a smile in her features no matter the mood she was in.
Normally, the girl would spend her time doodling or reading by herself, she was often fond of fantasy and all things mythical. Her parents disapproved of this, so she would mostly keep any 'fantasies or myths' she was interested in to herself.
When the girl had started eating, she heard her mother calling for her from the living room.
Serena hurried to finish her mouthful, as she got out of her seat and headed into the living room where she found both parens waiting for her. Serena looked up at both parents expectantly, awaiting the news that was so important she had to stop eating her breakfast and walk all the way to the living room to hear it. Her mother fidgeted nervously, this made Serena feel a little worried, perhaps the news wasn't as good as she thought it would be, after a moment of silence he father spoke up. "We had a call from our boss..." Serena's father began, earning a raised eyebrow from Serena. "And it seems your mother and I have to go on a little business trip" Serena couldn't help but chuckle, this was no news to her because her parents often went on trips lasting a full day at least.
Serena's parents both worked full time, as such they were rarely at home seeing as their job took up most of their time. Often, Serena would be left by herself, so she didn't think nothing of it when they brought up the trip. "So you're going to stay with your big brother for a while!" Serena's mother chimed, clapping her hands together as if the whole situation was good and as soon as Serena heard those words fall from her mouth, the reaction that came next said otherwise. "I what?!" Serena exclaimed, throwing her hands into the air.
Serena's brother was 23 years of age and she hadn't seen him since she was a little girl, her parents always told her that he moved out as soon as he hit 20, couldn't stand being 'tied down' as they put it. All Serena knew was his name was Damien and that she didn't want to stay with him. "You can't be serious? Why can't I stay at home like I always do when you go to work?" Serena demands, a small pout intact. In all honesty, the mere thought of moving scared her.
Living with Damien meant she would have to leave her old life behind and start a new, Serena would have to try and make new friends, go to a new school, start anew and quiet frankly that idea scared her. Her parents cut in, snapping the girl out of her thoughts "Because, this trip isn't like the other ones, we'll be away for a fairly long time and unfortunately you won't be able to stay by yourself for that long and a babysitter would cost way to much as you fully well know. "Serena's mother exclaimed pinching her brows.
Her parents were always very money orientated, one of the reasons Serena never had a babysitter 'Why pay to have some stranger in our house?' They would say, as a disapproving look crossed their featured, the way they saw it if Serena couldn't be trusted by herself then she'd be waisting their money.
Serena crossed her arms, a worried expression appeared on her face as she tried to think of some reason that would allow her to stay home but she could think of nothing, her parents took this as a sign of acceptance. "You'll be home before you know it, dear! At least you'll get to hang out with your big brother now" Serena's mother chimed, attempting to put a light on the situation. "Yeah, my brother who I haven't seen in three years" Serena grumbled in protest. "Well, you'll have plenty of time to catch up then!" Your father retorted with a light chuckle, Serena didn't find it funny.
Placing a hand on her back Serena's mother began to lead her upstairs. "You must start packing your belongings, we have to get back to work as soon as possible so please try and be quick" Serena's mother informed her, ushering the girl upstairs, Serena wanted to protest but she knew there was nothing she could do about the situation, the girl glumly headed upstairs and began packing her belongings.
A few moments later, she returned downstairs with a packed suitcase. Letting out a sigh she faced her parents whom seemed to be In a bit of a rush, the girl was ushered into the back seat of the car and just like that, they began driving. Leaving Serena with her thoughts, she knew nothing about the town she was moving too but the name, she knew nothing about the people apart from her brother, she wasn't sure how she was going to cope living there but somehow she'd learn cope because there wasn't a thing she could do to change it.
And that is how, Serena Jones, ended up moving to the peaceful town of Gravity Falls. From an outsiders perspective the town seemed pretty quiet, perhaps things wouldn't be so bad after all?. However, this is just the beginning, Serena had yet to discover what it was truly like living in Gravity Falls and it looked like she was going to find out soon.
