Gravity Falls:

Turn of the Century

Chapter 1:

Returning in Time

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One year after the twins had left, they began to make plans to go back. They were waiting for the bell to ring t head back home. Everyone was anxious to leave school for the summer. Dipper and Mabel had their hands on their backpacks. The clock is only seconds away from when the bell would ring, especially since their Principal talked over the intercom a couple of minutes ago. Telling everyone about the school year and how he wished everyone a safe and wonderful summer.

"C'mon, c'mon... We've been waiting for two minutes now." Dipper whispered to himself. His sister giggled at this. "What?" He requested.

"Relax bro, bro. It's almost time." Mabel whispered to him. She looked outside of the classroom window, where she saw Waddles on a leash, tied to a bench, waiting for them. While Mabel wanted to bring Waddles in for their last day of school, she learned quickly from show-and-tell day that wasn't the best idea. She looked back up at the clock, seeing that it was 2:59pm. "See? What did I tell you?" Mabel asked, a bit teasingly.

That's when the clock turned to 3pm and the school bell, for the last time of the semester, rang. Dipper grabbed his backpack, putting the one strap onto his shoulder. Mabel did the same as the twins raced out of their homeroom and out the door, ready for a summer in Gravity Falls. The two were anxious about going back, but they still needed to convince their parents to it them; even after telling them about Weirdmaggedon. Dipper and Mabel knew they were breaking Mayor Tyler's rule, but since they weren't in the jurisdiction of Gravity Falls, they could freely talk about what happened with their parents.

After grabbing Waddles, they headed towards the family car. Laura, their mother, was waiting for them. They got in quickly and put on their seat belts. "You kids ready?" Laura asked.

"Completely mom." Mabel replied.

Laura drove off from their school, carefully. "What are your summer plans? Please don't say 'Go back to Gravity Falls'." She requested, being worried.

Since Dipper was really smart about all of this. He looked up to the front of the car. "We were hoping to go back there. It's something we've looked forward to." He told her.

"You know what your father and I told you. Especially since you told us about Weirdmaggedon; and it was shown on tv." She reminded them.

It was true that Weirdmaggedon was broadcast over the country. Yet, it's all over. They hoped their parents would understand. Yet, they were worried; and he understood that. "We know you know about all of that, but it's all over. The events ended a week after it all began." Dipper explained.

"We helped both Grunkle Stan and Grunkle Ford. We've faced so many events in Gravity Falls. They became the high point of what was to come." Mabel told her, in hopes she would understand further.

It was very true about what all they faced. She even admitted to herself they made it home safe and sound. Still, though. All they went through made them worry to a great amount. That's when she knew she had to talk it over with their father. "I still don't want you both to do so. But, I'll discuss it with your father." She informed them.

That gave them both some hope. The kind of hope they would be able to return to Gravity Falls.

Back in Gravity Falls. Everyone was going about their daily lives. Even if there was still some weirdness going on. The Mayor was walking about, making sure the tourists were having a grand old time. The cops, now expanded a bit, kept an eye out on the creatures. Minus the Hide Behind. That thing was always behind people, mostly the lumber jacks, mainly Manly Dan, in the woods.

Wendy was still working at the Mystery Shack with Soos and Melody. She occasionally helped her dad in the lumber-jacking business. As for with a certain blonde, she was walking towards the Mystery Shack. She smiled as she walked by the woods and the shack came into view. This was the place where she really enjoyed her time. It was also the best place to come to. Even though it was a tourist trap. She giggled at that thought. Knowing it was a tourist trap. Yet, Soos kept things honest and simple.

She came up to it and opened the door to the place and went in. Looking inside, she saw Soos with some customers and Melody handling the register. Wendy was reading a magazine, her eyes half lidded. Pacifica looked around and saw plenty of attractions. Including the statue of Stanley Pines saying "Founder" at the bottom.

It had been a while since both of those twins were in Gravity Falls. She missed them. Even though Stan was gross and Ford was a mega-nerd. Wendy looked up, saw her and smiled. "Well, if it isn't the former princess." She joked to Pacifica. "Tell me, how's middle class going for you still? Miss the high class?" She asked as she went back to her magazine.

"He he he. Not one bit. Being middle class is far greater than what I thought it would be. Although, my dad does have some servants around still. As for me, I secretly take care of myself." She told her.

"Over the past year. You seem much happier now. Especially since you let yourself go loose at the party, ha ha ha." She remarked as she laughed.

Pacifica let out a small laugh. "I remember that. That was definitely fun." She replied.

Soos was talking to some of the customers as he took them into the back. "This is where some of the weird and strange creatures are at." He told them, trying to sound weird and spooky. Both Pacifica and Wendy giggled at that.

"Also, where the hat I gave you a while back?" Wendy asked. Pacifica pulled it out of her purse and put it on her head. Wendy chuckled at that. "Nice hiding spot." She complimented.

"Thanks. No way would my parents let me have it." She replied.

"That and, you don't want them to know your feelings for him." Wendy pointed out.

Pacifica blushed and rubbed her left arm up and down. "Umm...I..." She was at a loss for words. Wendy could tell Pacifica had feelings for Dipper.

"Pacifica, trust me. If it's one of the things I know. It's love. Dipper began to give you more of a look than he did me. It wasn't long after I turned him down that he paid more attention to you." She told Pacifica.

"I think it was because of what happened at the mansion. The whole ghost thing." Pacifica explained.

"I remember him telling me that." Wendy recalled.

Melody walked over to her and knelled beside her, putting her hand on her shoulder. "Don't forget this as well. He also has feelings for you as well. He might not admit it, and vice-versa. But you should follow your heart." Melody told her.

Hearing Soos return, she went back to the register and waited for the customers. They all chatted happily and talked about what all there was. Pacifica remained with Wendy. "Tell me this. Are you ready for tonight?" Wendy asked. Pacifica looked to her, a small smile on her face. Knowing that the people of Gravity Falls, minus her parents, were coming for a movie at the Mystery Shack.

"You know I am. What's tonight's movie?" She asked.

"Don't really know the gist of it. All I know is that it's a giant lizard movie. Facing off against another monster." Wendy told her.

"Another monster movie." Pacifica remarked ironically. Dipper would've probably have enjoyed all of the ones that they played.

"I'm sure if Dipper was here, he would take you as a date." Wendy told her. Paifica blushed at the thought.

"He would definitely do it." Soos stated. They laughed when he said that, knowing it was true.

Back in Piedmont, California. Dipper and Mabels parents were discussing about the twins returning back to Gravity Falls. The both of them were really concerned and knew what occurred. After hearing their plea, and explanations, they were in a deep thought. Knowing they were right, but still very worried. This had put them on an edge as they only wanted the best for them.

"I know they want to return. Even after talking about it and talking with us this past year. They might be right." Laura admitted.

"If there's anything we've learned from them, it's this. They're growing up and will be out the doors when the time comes." Gerald replied.

"Very true. I honestly believe they'll want to live in Gravity Falls when that time comes." Laura admitted.

Mabel was in her bed, supporting Waddles with her feet. She was playfully making him talk to try and make things better. As she was, Dipper was into a book that his Grunkle Ford gave him as a parting gift. It was Journal 2. Dipper had managed to read all of it, but loved it a lot. He remembered a good bit about the third Journal, but needed to know more about Journal 2. As he read on, he kept hearing Mabel talk to Waddles.

"You can't wait, can you, Waddles?" Mabel said, with a smile on her face. "'Nope! No I can't.'" Mabel said as she poked his cheeks to make it look like his mouth was moving.

"I do hope they say yes as well. I really want to go back. Especially since we have a lot of friends there." Dipper commented as he continued reading.

"Agreed, bro, bro." Mabel said then looked to the ceiling. "All that are in Gravity Falls are Wendy, Soos, Lazy Susan, Manly Dan, Mayor Tyler..." She recalled.

"Pacifica, Gideon, Wendy's Brothers, Mr. Gleeful..." Dipper continued on, yet. Mabel noticed a bit of a blush appear on his face when he mentioned Pacifica. Just needed to get his attention on that.

"You said Pacifica, first." Mabel commented.

"Y-yeah! So!" He exclaimed as he tried to fight the blush, but it still came back.

"Someone's blushing!" Mabel stated as she looked at him.

"N-no. We're only friends." Dipper tried to hide it as best he could,

"I never mentioned anything else." Mabel replied as she saw what was coming. Thank goodness the door opened when it did.

They looked and saw their parents. They seemed a bit reluctant, but went into their room. "Kids, we've made a decision." Gerald told them.

"Even though what all happened in Gravity Falls is over. We'd like you both to go back this summer." Laura continued on.

Both the twins said yes and about got up to get packed. "But..." Their mother furthered.

They looked at them. "We want your Grunkle's to be there, to keep am eye on you." Laura told them.

"What if they aren't? We have friends there. Close friends. They can watch over us as well." Dipper told them to convince them that there were people who would protect them.

Both Laura and Gerald looked to each other, then to them. "We know that, and that's why we're asking you both to be very careful still." Laura requested.

"We will." The two of them said in unison.

After a couple of hours have passed, everyone was at the Mystery Shack. Getting ready for the movie night. Pacifica was helping with the decorations, Soos was helping Melody with getting the snacks on the table. Wendy was getting the tickets ready until her phone went off. She looked at it, seeing it was a message from Mabel.

"Hey guys! Got a message from Mabel." She announced. They came over to her and looked at the message. "Guess who's coming back!" It read. "No way!" Wendy said, surprised, shocked and ecstatic. She replied asking 'when'. Her phone went off again with it saying that they would be there by tomorrow, in the after noon,

"Awesome!" Soos stated.

"We should postpone the movie night for their return, as a party as well." Melody suggested.

"You're so right. We need to let the town know as soon as they get here." Soos replied.

"Some of us are here and what's going on?" A voice said. They looked to see the police, Mayor Tyler, Wendy's family, Susan and others.

"Dudes! Dipper and Mabel are returning, and will be here tomorrow. Doesn't give us much time." Soos sad.

"Melody recommended us to postpone the movie night for their return. To also be a party." Pacifica told them.

"Great idea, Melody. We'll get things ready and get word out." Tyler said.

That's when a stretched limo pulled up to the shack. Pacifica knew who it was and went outside as she put Dippers hat away. The window on the limo rolled down. "Pacifica, I thought we told you this is not what a Northwest does." He scolded her.

"I don't really care. There isn't much left of our family name or our reputation." Pacifica told him. "We're now making plans for a party mixed in with our movie night. You can't stop me from doing what I now enjoy. This is who I am now." She told them.

"To be with the rift raft!? You should know better. Our kind doesn't associate with them." He reminded her. "Plus, a party for who?" He requested.

"It's a party for the Pines twins. Dipper and Mabel. They're returning back for another summer visit." She told her father.

"Those two are returning? I hope you aren't going to date the boy." He mentioned, knowing something going on between the two.

"I'll date him if I want. He's the one who's helping me to find the real me." She stated.

"Still, Pacifica; we need to head home." He told her.

"It's the place where you truly belong. Not here with them, or that boy." Her mother told her.

"I'll walk home. I've gotten used to walking. As for Dipper, I want to be with him." She told them.

"Have it your way then." Her mother stated.

"We'll talk more about this later." Her father said to her. They drove off after rolling up the window.

"Ugh! Why do they do this to me! I'm not like that anymore." She said to herself as she took his hat out and smiled at it, love in her eyes. "I will also admit. I do want to date Dipper, but I don't know if he has the same feelings for me." She continued and went back to the Mystery Shack as she put his hat back on.

The twins were now on the bus, heading back to Gravity Falls. Their parents requested from them, still worried, to stay safe and remain out of trouble. They promised to do the best they could, but no guarantees. Mabel watched the few trees and tall buildings go by. It was pretty late in the evening, and she didn't notice what Dipper was doing.

He was making a text message on his phone, not wanting Mabel to know. Yet she detected this and looked over. "Whatcha doin'?" She asked, playfully as she got a glimpse. He silently screamed and jumped, tossing his phone into the air. Fumbling to catch it, he managed to grab it in both hands.

He looked back at his sister with his eyes. An annoyed expression on his face. "It-it's nothing. J-just..." That's when Mabel took his phone.

"Just making a message to...Pacifica!" She smiled at looked at him. "So I am right." She remarked.

He grabbed his phone. "I don't know what you're talking about." He replied.

"Then why's the phone number and her name on your phone and how'd you get...You saw my text from when she messaged me by accident." Mabel replied and laughed at that.

"I-I..." He was cut off by Mabel. "Just admit it, bro, bro. You like her. You definitely got over Wendy, even though you still wear her hat." She remarked as they both looked at the hat Wendy gave him. "It is true, I think I have, but I'm not ready for a serious relationship." He tried to hide.

"Plus, I believe Pacifica would be a little weirded out that she got a text from you. Does she even have your number?" Mabel asked.

Dipper sighed and deleted the message and her number. "Now I have to ask her for her number." He replied.

"That's better. It's better if you both did things in a smoother way." Mabel told him.

"I thought I was supposed to be the smart one." Dipper replied, sarcastically, knowing how smart his sister is.

She laughed as well as the sky slowly became darker. As night approached in both California and Oregon, there was a zap of light in the forest of Gravity Falls. Someone was running as they dropped something. It was measuring tape that was dropped, but not any ordinary measuring tape as another flash of light came in not long after. Two people, dressed like futuristic cops walked in a bit and looked around.

"The convict has escaped. Time Baby won't be too pleased with this." One of them stated.

"We must find the convict before he tries to re-write time." The other replied.

"You are right, let's find him." The first cop agreed.

The convict ran through the woods and hid behind a tree. He panted and looked around. "My gosh! After one little incident and they're on you like Time Baby. I need to get out of here and fast." He said to himself.

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