Oh no.
A Gravity Falls Fanfic by Aoikami Sarah
Chapter Two
Journal of Pacifica E. Northwest selected entries 2015-2018, and Newspaper Clippings
July 9th, 2015
Today I had a really bad day. Nothing terrible happened, really, but I saw Stan Pines (the one with the fez) and I hadn't seen him in a while. He looked super old. He didn't see me, which is good, but it brought back such a wave of painful memories.
I still can't believe it's been three years since I first met Dipper and Mabel, and two since I've talked to Dipper at all. I can barely write about it. I'm glad I got it all out after the stuff with him and that triangle demon thing happened in this journal, I needed to do that, but my dumb 13-year-old feels sound so stupid now. I wish he'd write to me. I know if I asked Mabel for help she'd jump on it, but I don't want to play that game. He should want to contact me. If he doesn't, why would I want to talk to him? I know we were only 13 but it was a seriously epic breakup and I still think it wasn't either of our faults, but... It's not like I lay awake at night thinking about him. Oh, wait. Right. I do.
Only less than two years and five months to go until I'm 18. It's like time is slowing down. Maybe it is, you never know with this stupid town. I'm doing really well at playing the part, though. They're planning to send me to Princeton and I keep bragging about it openly (New Jersey though, seriously?). I cannot wait to see the looks on their faces when I tell them what I'm going to do!
So, here's the plan. I'm only writing this down now because I'm sure they haven't found this journal. I rigged up a security thing that Dipper showed me how to do with hair and tape (kind of gross, but it works).
Play the dutiful daughter until December 1st, 2017
Turn 18 and Savings and Trust Funds in my name become my property
Live off Savings and Trusts on my own somewhere far from THEM
Be happy! :)
October 12th, 2017
I don't know what to do. All my plans are ruined. I should call Mabel but why? She can't do anything, and Dipper can't save me from this. Without money, the plan doesn't work. And without money what can I possibly do? And it's like they knew that I was trying to get out, but I'm positive they didn't read the journal, I covered it in powder and there would be smudges if they had!
They lost everything. All my funds which were theirs until 12/1 are gone. Some sort of Ponzi scheme they cooked up I don't know the details but I know by the look of horror and evil on their faces that it's true. And to get themselves out of it, they've sold ME. I'm to marry Gilbert Nguyen this scrawny computer nerd whose mom is some Silicon Valley tycoon who owns half of California. He's like 10 years older than I am and super super gross! He said something totally disgusting to me, and my parents didn't even bat an eye!
They handed me a contract to sign that says if I marry him next month the Northwests get $10 billion. I refused and they said that I can't. I said I'd just divorce him and they said that the contract stipulates that I must remain married to him for at least 10 years and "produce" at least five kids. Great, now I'm crying again. Mom and Dad just pushed the contract at me and demanded I sign it. I said I'd rather break all of my fingers than sign (which was a pretty badass thing to say and I was surprised it came out of my mouth) and I ran to my room. I've been locked in here ever since. I know they can get the doors off if they really want to so it's only a matter of time before they'll make me sign it.
I don't know what to do. Part of me wishes Dipper was here, but I know that boat sailed and he's far away. I need help RIGHT NOW. I need a miracle. I need a deal with the devil. I'd sell my soul to anyone just to be free. (scribbled out symbol)
Called the triangle. Really dumb. SO DUMB. Big mistake. After everything that happened back in 2013 why did I think he'd be any less evil? I'm 100% sure he still wants us dead and I almost made it happen. But he spied on Mom and Dad and said they are planning to set the house on fire to collect the insurance money. I know it's the truth. What the actual fuck? Nothing makes sense anymore. I haven't eaten since the 12th, I think it's the 14th? Not sure. I'm so scared. Here's my options:
agree to marry this creep and have money and live a miserable life in California
refuse to marry, maybe get burned alive
make a deal with the triangle - probably die
kill myself and spite everyone
run away
I think I'm going to throw up. If I were braver I could maybe do something but I can't think of anything that could help me in the slightest… but I'm not brave. I'm so scared. Now I really wish Dipper Pines would run in here, calling my name and giving me the courage I need. But I don't have anyone anymore. I don't have any real friends and the only two I ever had are long gone. If I don't have money I'm useless and everyone will make fun of me forever and my life will be miserable. If only I wasn't a Northwest!
GRAVITY FALLS GOSSIPER, Friday, October 20th, 2017, Page 1
NORTHWEST MANSION FIRE by Toby Determined
(photo of burning mansion)
At 1:30 AM Sunday morning Gravity Falls Fire Department responded to an alarm call at the Northwest Mansion. Responders found the southern section of the large estate fully involved and had to call for mutual aid from surrounding towns to put out the blaze. About one third of the mansion house was destroyed compromising the kitchens and other service and reception areas. The Northwests could not be reached for comment. An investigation into the cause of the blaze is ongoing.
GRAVITY FALLS GOSSIPER, Friday, October 27th, 2017, Page 1
NORTHWESTS ARRESTED - ARSON, FRAUD CHARGES, HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION by Toby Determined
(photo of Preston, Muffy, and Pacifica Northwest)
The bodies of three unidentified individuals were discovered in a wing of the Northwest mansion house, part of which was consumed by fire on October 16th. Their identities are unknown at the time of this publication. The FBI have been called in to the case, relieving Gravity Falls Sheriff Blubs, as the fire is now suspected to have been set intentionally, and possibly-related charges of fraud have been brought against Preston and Muffy Northwest. Additionally, a homicide investigation is being conducted regarding the three unidentified fire victims. Authorities hope to question the Northwests' 17-year old daughter Pacifica who has been missing since the morning of the 16th. If anyone has seen or heard from her they are asked to report to the FBI or local authorities.
GRAVITY FALLS GOSSIPER, Friday, November 3rd, 2017, Page 1
NORTHWESTS ARRAIGNED by Toby Determined
Preston and Muffy Northwest were arraigned yesterday at Crook County Superior Court. The affidavit claims that the couple concocted an elaborate Ponzi scheme that left them penniless and indebted to billionaire Bian Nguyen to the tune of $10 billion. The investigation into the arson of their mansion house is still ongoing. Federal authorities have brought the following charges against the couple:
Count One: Securities Fraud: Maximum penalty: 20 years in prison, fine of the greatest of $5 million or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense, and restitution. Count Two: Investment Adviser Fraud: Maximum penalty: 5 years in prison, fine of the greatest of $10,000 or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense, and restitution. Count Three: Mail Fraud: Maximum penalty: 20 years in prison, fine of the greatest of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense, and restitution. Count Four: Wire Fraud: Maximum penalty: 20 years in prison, fine of the greatest of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense, and restitution.
Count Five: International Money Laundering To Promote Specified Unlawful Activity: Maximum penalty: 20 years in prison, fine of the greatest of $500,000 or twice the value of the monetary instruments or funds involved, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense, and restitution.
Count Six: International Money Laundering To Conceal And Disguise The Proceeds Of Specified Unlawful Activity: Maximum penalty: 20 years in prison, fine of the greatest of $500,000 or twice the value of the monetary instruments or funds involved or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense, and restitution. Count Seven: Money Laundering: Maximum penalty: 10 years in prison, fine of the greatest of $250,000 or twice the gross grain or loss from the offense, and restitution. Count Eight: False Statements: Maximum penalty: 5 years in prison, fine of the greatest of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense, and restitution.
Count Nine: Perjury: Maximum penalty: 5 years in prison, fine of the greatest of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense, and restitution. Count 10: Making A False Filing With The Securities and Exchange Commission: Maximum Penalty: 20 years in prison, fine of the greatest of $5 million or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense, and restitution. Count 11: Theft From An Employee Benefit Plan: Maximum Penalty: 5 years in prison, fine of the greatest of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense, and restitution.
GRAVITY FALLS GOSSIPER, Friday, April 6th, 2018
ANNOUNCEMENT
Stanford and Stanley Pines are proud to announce the acceptance of their grand-nephew to the University of California, Berkeley. Dipper Pines will study archeology, anthropology and "all kinds of stuff" according to Stanley Pines. "We couldn't be prouder of the twerp. It's not gonna get him any girls, though, that's for damn sure."