Jazz Fenton knew a lot about ghosts. Not only did she fight them out on the field, but she also read a lot about them online. There were plenty of sightings, rumors and reports out on the web, and her knowledge could weed out the fakes and get to the information extraordinarily fast.

Which was why a piece of scientific research from 30 years ago had caught her eye. Not only was its information on ghosts accurate to a t (complete with a 1-10 power scale), there were so many other magical creatures recorded in astonishing detail. This was all in a town called Gravity Falls, a town that actually existed.

Which was why for the summer after her high school graduation, she was heading over to investigate it herself. She'd have loved to take Danny, but…

"Sorry Jazz, I can't."

"Are you sure, Danny?" Jazz had asked as she folded the last few clothes into her suitcase. "I think a holiday would be good for you. You're balancing school, ghosthunting and keeping your identity secret, and you haven't had a break in years! I know it's all starting to build up, little bro!"

"How can you tell?"

"The dark circles under your eyes sorta gave it away."

Danny rubbed his eyes. "Look, I'd love to come, but I can't. Skulker's out for my pelt even more than ever and Technus upgraded himself to 4.0. Even the Box Ghost is coming back faster and faster; who's going to deal with them?"

"There's lots of people! Sam, Tucker, Valerie… even Vlad sometimes chips in these days."

"Still, I think there's something big coming. Sorry, Jazz, but I really can't come with you on your magical creature hunt; I've got enough creatures to deal with as is." Danny's ghost sense went off as soon as he finished his sentence, and he sighed. "Like right now."

"Okay, I understand." Jazz smiled sadly at him as he went ghost. "Just let me know if you ever change your mind."

Danny had agreed, and a few weeks later he was helping her pack up her final items in the Fenton RV. This was it.

"My Jazzy Princess, going off into the world to study ghosts!" Jack was wiping a tear from his eye. "Just like your old man!"

Jazz rolled her eyes, smiling. "Thanks, Dad, but I told you before it's actually magical creatures in general, not just ghosts."

"But… there will be ghosts, right?"

"Maybe. I don't know if there's even anything magical in Gravity Falls yet."

Maddie nodded. "That sounds so exciting! Make sure to document everything; you can always call me if you need advice on how to lay out all your research!"

"Okay, but you know the trip isn't actually for scientific research, right?"

"Still, make sure to keep notes!"

"And this Fenton Blaster, for the ghosts! Danny, put this in the front!"

"Okay, thanks," Jazz looked over to her brother. "You sure you don't want to come?"

Danny shook his head. "But if you get in any trouble, call me. I'll be there as fast as I can."

Jazz ruffled his hair. "Okay, you little hero. I'll be fine."

After saying her goodbyes, she was off. It was a beautiful day, the streets were clear, and before long she was cruising along the freeway, her GP set to Roadkill County, Gravity Falls.

What would she find there?

Please forgive the shortness, it's been a terrifying day. I hope everyone is keeping themselves safe.