The sun was shining through the blowing leaves. The weather was much better after yesterday's events. The Pines family and Bill walked slowly together along the path to town. As the walk continued an awkward silence seemed to settle around the. At least that was until Mabel had enough, she left her parents side and jogged up to stand near Dipper. Amy seemed like she was going to call out to Mabel, but stopped herself.
Dipper looked up as his sister came up next to him. "So...Dip what's your favorite game?" Mabel questioned hoping to start up a conversation.
Dipper looked confused for a moment before he seemed to think of a suitable answer. "Um...soccer?" the tone, however, seemed more like another question than an actual answer.
"It's not a question, silly!" Mabel fake punched him making sure it was not too rough. "Don't you have a favorite game? Something you like to play?" Everyone had a favorite game, her brother had to like something.
Shaking his head gently Dipper answered "not really," looking towards his feet. Mabel nearly fell back in shock at the answer he gave her.
"What?! How could you not have a favorite game?! Everyone has a favorite game. Don't you do anything for fun?" Mabel seemed to have a look of shock. Though he did not like playing games the word 'fun' seemed to trigger something.
Dipper's eyes grew wide and a smile covered his face. "Of course I do! I look for monsters!" Bill and Stan smiled at Dipper, they knew that boy wouldn't go long without talking about monsters. This, however, seemed to worry John and Amy.
"Monsters, like real monsters." Dipper nodded shrinking back a bit. Fear that Mabel may think it was weird washing over him. However, Mabel soon stopped this thought process with a large grin. Want to go monster hunting then!?" Mabel asked jumping a bit into the air, filled with excitement.
Bill cut in then, "I am sure he would love too, but it will have to wait a bit. Right now he is sick though Mabel, maybe he can when he feels better. " He offered to the pre-teen hoping that answer suited her. Mabel seemed down for a moment before she perked back up. It wasn't as if the monsters would go anywhere. There was always another day.
"Sure! At least we will have something to look forward to! What do you say Dip Dop?" She asked. Bill grinned at seeing how well she was talking to his son. He knew this would be good, for Dipper and for him.
"Yeah, I can show you all the monsters that live around here." He answered excitedly with a slight bounce in his step. Bill hoped Dipper would overexert himself. Seeming to be satisfied with this answer Mabel continued walking beside them.
Up ahead they saw a little town appearing into their view. With an extra jump in their step, they continued on. Their destination only just ahead. Within minutes, they were walking under a wooden arch that read "Gravity Falls".
Mabel was looking around so fast trying to take everything in. Her head seemed to be almost spinning. Bill thought for a moment she may even give herself whiplash.
Stan put his hand on top of Mabel's head to hold it still for a moment. "Don't worry Mabel you will have plenty of time to look around. So stop whipping your head, you're going to make me dizzy." Bill laughed out at Stan's dizzy expression.
It was then a loud shout sounded around them. "Hey losers!" was all they heard. Turning towards the voice there was a redhead girl walking in their direction.
Dipper, Stan, and Bill seemed to recognize the girl waving at her. "Wendy!" Dipper shouted happily as the girl walked up to him.
"Hey squirt," Wendy ruffled his hat making it turn crooked. Dipper tried to seem angry at this, he fixed his hat before crossing his arms with a playful huff.
"Hello, Wendy," Bill greeted the teen. This was, after all, more than an average teen. This girl worked at the Shack for Stan and soon became a big part of their little family. Bill over time had grown fond of having her around. Even if her friends do step on his nerves quite often.
"Hey Bill, Mr. Pines." Stan waved at the girl but didn't really say much. He seemed to be looking more towards the woman sweeping the dinner steps. Wendy then noticed the other additions to the trio.
"Who are they?" She asked looking John and Amy up and down. Mabel and her parents walked closer to the girl, to properly greet her.
"Amy, John and Mabel Pines. They are here to visit Dipper." Bill explained to her gesturing to each. Wendy didn't more explained, she has already known Dipper's story for a long time. She was like an older sister to Dipper, if she didn't know this then just what would she be. Bill even trusted Wendy babysit Dipper on multiple occasions, and everyone knows how over protective he is.
"That's cool. Hope you guys have fun here. It's small here but Dipper knows his way around. Now, why are you guys in town? You hardly come out here. The town pretty much thinks you are just ghosts half the time." She joked but was truthful. The trio only really came to town was for Greasy's once a month.
"For some ingredients for medicine. Dipper got sick." Stan finally spoke out looking down at his nephew.
"Bud." Wendy bent down to look at Dipper. "Don't you go dyin' on me, okay." She told him poking his stomach. Everyone knew just how ticklish that boy was.
"I won't Wendy, I promise." He answered laughing trying to cover his stomach.
"Good cause I don't think I could handle your Dad and Grunkle by myself. I can barely do it when you are here." She told him joking trying to lift the air. She knew Dipper hardly ever got sick and when he does it is always bad.
"Hey! Watch it." Bill and Stan yelled in mock offense at the same time. Wendy and Dipper just burst out laughing at them.
"Come on then let's go get those ingredients your dad needs," Stan said to the little boy as he wanted to keep walking. Wendy was right they didn't come to town often. Too many people for Stan's taste.
"Wendy, actually can you show Mabel and her parents around while Stan and I go get the ingredients?" Bill suggested to the ginger.
"Sure sounds like it would be cool. I don't mind showing the newbies around. Plus I am sure Dipper would love to help me," she answered ruffling Dipper's hat. The child only huffed up at Wendy.
"Just keep an eye on Dipper, you know he never says if he doesn't feel well," Bill joked smirking at the end. He only laughed when his son simply crossed his arms pouting slightly. Even though it was joking tone they all knew it to be true. Dipper never told any of them when he was sick or hurt. This over the years has led to him being in a bad and even critical condition.
Bill gave Dipper a hug before he walked over to Wendy. "Yeah, yeah I will. Let's go guys." Wendy began leading them off to explore the town. Bill and Stan went in the opposite direction to go get the ingredients.
"So, Dip where should we take them?" Wendy asked down at him. Dipper seemed to be thinking for a moment, there were so many places to explore.
He then thought of a perfect location to start off at. "We can go to the waterfall." Wendy seemed to like this idea nodding her head.
"Sounds like a plan," Wendy said with a grin. Bending down she lifted Dipper and set him on her shoulders. He held on tight to her hat to steady himself.
"Wendy! I'm not five!" He shrieked. Mabel laughed at her brother's distress.
"No, but you look it." She joked, even though it was true. Even though he has been alive for twelve years he still only looked five or so. It was the demon life span that has changed his aging process.
"Hey!" He yelled in a pouty voice. No matter how true it was he still didn't want to admit it.
Poking his stomach Wendy joked, "and you act like it."
"Wendy!" Was all Dipper could shriek in his defense.
"I'm just joking squirt."She laughed, though she didn't set him down though. Dipper, however, didn't seem to mind. John and Amy watched on wondering just how much they missed out in their son's life. He acts so much different from Mabel, they wonder just how different.
Wendy looked down to the younger girl walking beside her. "So you're the squirts sister Mabel."
"Yup!" Mabel seemed to have an exciting aura around her.
"So how do you like this hick town compared to California?" Wendy asked her. She had been to California cities before and they were so much different.
"It's so cute and tiny! It's also cool to see my bro-bro!" She responded happily.
Turning to look at the Pines parents asking them, "what about you Mr. and Mrs. Pines?"
"It's certainly different dear," Amy said looking at the tall trees. It was much more nature covered than where they live.
"A nice change though," John answered remembering coming here in his childhood years.
"Wait until you see the falls," Wendy told them as they continued walking. It lasted for about another five minutes when a loud noise splashing noise reached their ears.
"It's just up ahead," Wendy told them as she increased her speed.
When they passed through a couple bushes they came to a clearing. It was at the base of a beautiful waterfall that leads to a bubbling stream. Everything around them seemed to be the embodiment of beauty. The Pines could look at it forever. At least until the bushes near them began shaking.
