A/N: Again, don't own Gravity Falls, yadda yadda.

I'd like to thank Theamazinggata for acting as me beta reader during this process. Feel free to drop me a review!

Mabel couldn't wait! Today was so exciting! After all, not everyone has a best friend who was about to get married and become a Baroness!

Not to say that preparations hadn't been an absolute headache to plan for. After all, Grenda was marrying royalty. Who lived in Austria. Where the wedding would be taking place. It had sounded much less complicated the first time around.

Luckily, Mabel hadn't been in charge of actually doing anything for the wedding itself. The benefit of Grenda marrying Marius? All of the people who work for royalty that helped get things moving. Mabel only had to concern herself with getting to Austria and making sure she was properly fitted for a dress.

Candy had been named the Maid of Honor, so her tasks revolved around making sure the wedding parties were kept up to date, and keeping Grenda at peace. Knowing how strong their friend could be, Mabel had wished Candy good luck.

It was quite the event too! The wedding was taking place right at the end of the summer, and close friends and family had been invited for the entire week leading up to the big day! That's where Mabel now found herself, on a plane to Austria!

She looked around to her nearby passengers. Across the aisle was Dipper, sitting next to Pacifica. The pair had started to date shortly after Soos and Melody's wedding, keeping up correspondence during the school year. The Northwest parents weren't too pleased with their heir dating "a commoner", but Pacifica felt her happiness was worth more than her family legacy. They still wanted to make a good showing, however, and had sent Pacifica on her way to Austria in first class. The blonde simply managed to make that extend to her friends.

Speaking of friends, Mabel turned to the passenger next to her. Sitting there, looking out the window, was Wendy. When the invites had gone out, the RSVP instructions had asked to specify if you were bringing a "Plus 1" along. Dipper had received an invite from Grenda, and Pacifica from Marius, so Mabel had no reason to use it on them.

And so, Mabel had decided to invite Wendy instead! After all, why not? The redhead had been a constant source of calm over the years, and Mabel had dearly needed it. Sure, she had her twin in her life, the rational thought to her effusive emotions. But Wendy just exuded calm, and just understood what it was like being a woman in the world. Dipper was great, but he couldn't understand that struggle.

And this fall would be the greatest change ever. College was on the horizon. And with it, the separation of the Mystery Twins. Mabel was slated to go to CalArts, while Dipper had been accepted to MIT. She had no idea what she would do, being so far away from her brother. Sure, they promised to keep in touch, but still...

Mabel felt a hand on her shoulder, Wendy giving her a concerned glance. "Hey, are you okay?"

Mabel reached for her face, noticing a tear had formed. Wiping it away, she gave Wendy a smile. "Yeah, I'm fine! Just concerned for the coming nuptials!"

Giving her a once over, Wendy nodded her head. "Alright dude. Just, y'know... let me know if it gets to be too much."

"Yeah, I will!" Mabel tried to settle back in her seat, keeping her rampant thoughts at bay the best she could.

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The wedding had been an amazing affair. It had taken place inside of a massive, old cathedral, which had apparently been used by the von Fundshauser family for centuries. Grenda had looked amazing in her gown, a finely crafted piece flown from Paris, Marius standing in military dress.

It definitely felt much more formal than the Ramirez wedding, but Mabel loved it nonetheless. After all, her bestie and her boy were getting hitched! She and Candy stood by Grenda's side, wearing their own bridesmaid dresses. She did her best to contain her excitement during the ceremony.

And now was the reception, taking place in a banquet hall which she could swear would have held both her house and the Mystery Shack easily! Good thing Grunkle Stan wasn't there, the con man probably would have tried to steal everything that wasn't nailed down.

All the stilted formality was worth it to see Grenda smile though. She really was happy with Marius, it was clear to any who saw her today. And if Grenda was happy, that's what mattered.

Mabel looked down from the table the wedding party had been seated at. She could see Dipper and Pacifica on the dance floor, taking part in an elegant ballroom waltz. Dipper clearly seemed uncomfortable with the idea, but Pacifica seemed to be talking him through the steps, helping ease his mind. She grinned at their interaction.

Slowly, her grin became a frown. Mabel couldn't help but feel somewhat disheartened. So many fancy people, and none for her. Sure, she could try to talk to some of them, but they reminded her of Pacifica P.D. That's what she called it, Pre-Dipper times. It kind of scared her.

Just as she was about to sink down into her chair, she felt a tapping on her shoulder. Looking up, she saw a familiar smile looking down at her. "Hey stranger, how you holding up?"

Mabel gave a smile to Wendy. "Oh, just considering my lack of romance again."

Wendy flipped her French braid over her shoulder. "Come on Mabel, now's not the time for that. The person for you is out there, trust me!"

"(Sigh) I guess. Thanks Wendy." Mabel took a moment to admire her friend's choice in outfit. Instead of a dress, Wendy had gone with a simple three-piece black suit, with a red tie adding a splash of color. When asked why she went with that, she had simply shrugged, saying it was in her dad's closet. Mabel had a hard time believing Manly Dan had ever been small enough to wear it, but it looked good on Wendy.

Seeming to pick up on Mabel's continued morose thoughts, Wendy offered her her hand. "Hey, lets get out of here. Place this big must have a courtyard, right? I could use some fresh air, I swear I've breathed more perfume in the last half hour than I have in my entire life."

Chuckling a little, Mabel took the offered hand, standing up and following Wendy outside. There was indeed a courtyard outside, complete with a hedge maze and fountain. Mabel decided to avoid the maze, instead taking a seat on the fountain's edge, her gaze wandering up towards the stars. Wendy joined her, the pair looking at the heavens.

As time passed, the silence seemed to just stretch on. It was eventually broken by a question. "So, not sure where you're going in life?"

Mabel didn't look back from the stars, deciding to just keep looking. Wendy seemed to think that was answer enough.

"I'm not going to pretend to know what you're going through. I love my family, but they drive me crazy most of the time. College was a place for me to find myself away from them."

"But I don't know who I am without Dipper around. I mean, we've always had each other's backs. When one of us got into trouble, the other would bail us out. We've always been a team."

"And you always will be. Trust me, I've seen you two in action. Even when you disagree, you still support each other. Nothing can get between that. Not time, and certainly not the continental United States."

"I still worry. What if we come back together, and we're too different?"

"You two no longer acting like super twins? Impossible. If Stan and Ford were able to fall back into old habits after being separated for decades, you two will definitely weather this."

Mabel leaned to her side, putting weight onto Wendy. She could feel Wendy reciprocate, the pair now supporting each other. "You know, I have no idea how I could do this without you either."

"Me? What have I done?" Wendy's voice betrayed her surprise.

"Anytime these last few years, when Dipper hasn't been able to just, you know, 'get me'? You have. You've been just as supportive to me as he has."

"You make it easy, Mabel. I love helping you out." Wendy seemed to pause for a moment. "You know, I rely on you just as much?"

Mabel couldn't help her surprise at the admission, suddenly pulling away from Wendy. The redhead had to quickly regain her balance, Mabel darting out a hand to help catch her. "Whoa, sorry!" Seeing Wendy was alright, she looked her up and down. "Wait, how do you mean I've been supportive?"

Wendy dusted herself off before looking at the Pines twin. "You just have been. You always seem to have boundless enthusiasm, and belief in the good of other people. When I was unsure what to study, or didn't feel good about a test, you always sent me messages telling me I could. Heck, I remember when I wrote to you about how depressed I was feeling about finals one semester, and you sent me a sweater with a giant '#1' knitted on it. I still wear it during exams."

Mabel had to look at the ground now, fighting to hide her rising blush. "I really mean that much to you?"

Feeling a hand on her shoulder, she looked up into Wendy's bright eyes. "Of course you do. Don't doubt that for a second."

There was no fighting the blush this time, nor the few tears spilling out from her eyes. Mabel shut her eyes, leaning into the hand on her shoulder. Soon enough, that supporting hand became an embracing hug. "Don't worry kiddo, I've got you." Mabel returned the hug, fighting the butterflies that seemed to form in her stomach.

"Thank you Wendy. For everything."

"Of course." Pulling apart, Wendy gave her a smile. "Just make sure you don't become a stranger now that you're becoming a college girl, okay?"

Mabel gave a smile in return. "Of course. I promise!" And she would do her best to make this promise stay true.