Disclaimer: I still own nothing. The setting, characters and aspects of the plot belong to Alex Hirsch and the folks at Disney, and the OCs belong to their respective creators, and have been used at their consent.
I feel obliged to add a random quote.
"Llamas are natures greatest warriors,"
- Wax Larry King, Gravity Falls (Headhunters).
The next day, at the Mystery Shack..
"Seriously? This is where they want us to meet?" Riyadh remarked. It didn't take a genius to know that the Mystery Shack was the biggest con in town! It was late morning, and the Mystery Shack was set to reopen soon, after the disaster with Gideon Gleeful. The group of kids that had helped stand off against the bat yesterday were gathered outside the front entrance of the Shack. Just then, Dipper stumbled out of the shack, followed quickly by Mabel.
"Oh, hi. Good, everyone's here," he noted, quickly glancing around at the group that surrounded him.
"Why did you want us to meet here, of all places?" one of the girls asked. "I'm Cleo, by the way. I don't think I've introduced myself yet," She adjusted the large, black glasses that framed her bright green eyes, which contrasted against her brown skin.
"We actually live here, with our grunk- great uncle," Dipper explained, slightly embarrassed as her motioned to his Grunkle Stan, who was standing at the side of the shack with a large group of wide-eyed tourists around him.
"Welcome, to the grand re-opening of the Mystery Shack!" he announced. The tourists cheered for Stan. "We're here to celebrate we defeated that skunk Li'l Gideon! He produced a Li'l Gideon doll, which the tourists booed at. "Please, please.. Boo harder!" He gestured at the tourists to boo louder, which they did. The opening lasted for a few more minutes, with the Pines family getting pictures taken. Finally, as the tourists started to separate, Dipper signalled for the group to follow him and Mabel.
"Come on inside! I hope you're all coming to the party tonight!" Mabel cheered.
"What party?" Deon asked, as the group followed the twins inside.
"The Mystery Shack is back party!" Mabel explained, pointing to a poster advertising the said event. The group travelled upstairs, and two of the girls were conversing.
"Do people really believe all this stuff? I mean, come on! You can see the glue!" It was the girl with the eye-patch and brown hair.
"I suppose so! You'd be surprised," the other girl giggled. "I'm Serena, I don't think we've met,"
"Nope! I'm Rechon, but most people call me Bear," Bear replied.
"Bear?" Serena asked in a questioning tone. "Why that name?"
Bear smirked and began to roll up the left sleeve of her black t-shirt. As she did, it revealed a birthmark that resembled a certain constellation.
"Ursa major.. Oh!" Serena exclaimed as realisation hit her. By this time, Dipper (who was at the front of the group) had stopped in front of a door.
"And this," he paused, motioning to the door. "Is Mabel and I's bedroom," He opened the door, and the group trickled in. Mabel and Dipper sat on their respective beds, Dipper awkwardly brushing papers off his bed to make room for others. Some sat on the floor, while others sat beside Dipper and Mabel. One boy, with extremely messy blond hair had noticed Dipper's noticeboard.
"Hey, what's this?" Everyone turned to look at the board. Pictures were pinned onto it, with messy titles scrawled on and string connecting some of the pictures. Some recognised a picture of Gideon, which was pinned next to a star symbol and an amulet.
"Oh, I'm glad you asked, uh," Dipper looked to the boy for confirmation on his name.
"Mika," the boy finished for him, flashing a smile at him.
"Right. So, this is pretty much all of the big mysteries in the town," Dipper began. As Cleo opened her mouth to ask a question, Dipper cut her off. "I know you probably all have a lot of questions, so I'll just try explaining everything first,"
"It all starts, with this!" Mabel said dramatically, holding up Dipper's 'number 3' journal.
"On our first day here in Gravity Falls, I found this," Dipper snatched the journal away from Mabel to show the group. " I accidentally came across a mechanical box in a tree, and I tried flicking a switch inside, which revealed a hole in the ground. That's where I found it. It's like an encyclopaedia of all the paranormal creatures living here," He carelessly opened a few pages to show the group, who were hanging onto every word he said.
"Do you know who wrote it?" Serena asked. Dipper shook his head.
"That is one of the huge mysteries! I mean, if we found the author, his information would be invaluable! It could be anyone, but we have no idea who," Dipper explained. He had passed the book around, where it had made its way to a tall, slightly older looking girl with dark hair.
"What's this?" she asked, pointing to a particular page. "I'm Penelope, by the way; 'thought I'd put that out there,"
"It looks like a triangle, with arms.. Do they exist?" Joonie asked, leaning over to get a look at the page.
"Bill Cipher.." Bear read off the page. "Beware Bill. The most powerful and dangerous creature I've ever encountered. Whatever you do, never let him into your mind."
"Woah. That's.. Weird," another boy said. He was tall and heavily built with light brown skin. "Also, hey, I'm Emmett,"
"Yeah. Bill is this crazy, dream demon. He worked with Gideon when he was trying to take over the mystery shack. He invaded our Grunkle Stan's mind, and we had to try to get him out. We defeated him, but he gave some weird warnings," Dipper said.
"Weird warnings? Like what?" the scrawny, spiked blond haired boy asked. He paused for a moment before adding, "I think I'm the only one who hasn't been introduced. My name's Quinn,"
"Um.." Dipper trailed off as he searched for the piece of paper where he had written down all Bill's sayings. " You might come in handy later. BUT KNOW THIS: A darkness approaches. A day will come in the future when everything you care about will change! Until then I'll be watching you!"
"Weeeeeeeeird, huh?" Mabel asked, wiggling her fingers around and shaping them in a triangle.
"If this is journal 3, where are 1 and 2? Are there any more?" Riyadh asked.
"We have no idea," Dipper replied.
"What was Bill talking about when he said "everything was going to change"?" Mika asked.
"Again, we have no idea," Dipper repeated.
"It doesn't sound too good, anyway," Joonie noted.
"What we do know is there is something huge going on right under our noses. We just don't know what," Dipper explained.
"But we checked through the journal like, a bazillion times. There's nothing left to discover. Half the pages are empty," Mabel said, as Penelope flipped through the pages, half of which were indeed blank.
"I feel like I'm just one puzzle piece away from figuring out everything," Dipper sighed, more to himself than anyone else. "Hey, do you hear that?" Joonie and Mabel were the first to reach the window. A sleek, black car pulled into the parking lot, and two men stepped out. Everyone raced downstairs as fast as they could, curiosity getting the better of them. As they reached the gift shop it, the Mystery Shack's handyman, Soos, had noticed the car pull up.
"Hey, Mr. Pines, what's that code word I'm supposed to yell when I see a government vehicle?" he asked. Stan instantly turned around to look at him.
"Wait, what?" he asked, as he walked over to stand beside Soos at the window. "Government vehicle?" A "U.S. Government" vehicle arrived near the Mystery Shack. A "USEXEMPT" was on the vehicle's number-plate, and a sticker that read "Honk If You Want To Be Arrested" was on the back of the car. Stan, with a scared look on his face, quickly closed the window, and raced to the Mystery Shack's intercom.
"The Mystery Shack is now closed, everybody out! I will not hesitate to use the hose on the elderly!" he screamed. The Guild exchanged worried glances amongst each other as tourists flooded out of the gift shop.
"What's going on?" Penelope asked.
"Grunkle Stan, what's happening?" Mabel echoed the question to her great uncle.
"Yeah, you never shut down the gift shop," Dipper added.
"This seems suspicious to me," Cleo whispered to the group. Stan was pacing anxiously in the gift shop. The bell ringed, followed by a few knocks. Stan forced a smile and opened the door.
"Welcome to the Mystery Shack, gentlemen! What can I get you?" He asked as he took out a snow globe and an U.F.O key chain of his jacket. "Key chains? Snow globes? These rare photos of American presidents?" He took out a five-dollar bill as he began to sweat. Two men appeared in black suits, both wearing serious expressions. They held out their government I.D card.
"My name is Agent Powers and this is Agent Trigger, we're here to investigate reports of mysterious activity in this town." The first man announced. He was tall, with a strip of black hair on the top of his head. He had dark side-burns, and a dark grey moustache. He was noticeable older than Agent Trigger.
"Activity!" Agent Trigger parroted, pointing at Stan. He was shorter and younger than Agent Powers, with spikey brown hair and a chiselled face.
"In this place?" Riyadh asked with a snort, but the agents were too focused on Stan to reply.
"Mysterious activity? In the Mystery Shack? You gotta be joking!" Stan exclaimed.
"I assure you I'm not. I was born with a rare disorder that made me physically incapable of experiencing humour," Agent Powers replied, his face bearing no expression. Stan laughed nervously.
"I don't understand that sound you're making with your mouth. Now if you'll excuse us we are conducting an investigation," Powers announced, as both Agents stepped into the Mystery Shack.
"Investigation!" Agent Trigger repeated, and poked Stan menacingly as he walked by.
"Wow, these guys are a bundle of joy," Mika remarked. Deon nudged Dipper with his shoulder.
"This could be our chance. These mierda faces might actually be able to help us, even if they are dumbasses," he whispered. Dipper considered this and nodded.
"Wait! Wait, did you guys say you're investigating the mysteries of this town?" Dipper asked, taking his chance as Agent Powers walked past.
"That information is classified," Agent Powers said, kneeling down to get closer to Dipper. The Guild members shuffled closer, eager to get an ear in. "but yes. Look. Between you and me I believe there is a conspiracy of paranormal origin all connected to this town. We're just one lead away from blowing the lid of this entire mystery."
"Are you kidding? Oh wait, no, you're not.." Bear exclaimed, surprised how convenient their timing was.
"We're investigating the exact same thing!" Serena told him, practically bursting with excitement.
"I found this Journal in the woods which has almost all the answers. If we work together, we could crack the case!" Dipper finished. Powers glanced at Trigger.
"If you have evidence of these claim, we should talk," he said, giving Dipper a business card.
"Or we could talk right now!" Emmett suggested.
"I have so much to show you!" Dipper added. Stan laughed nervously.
"Hehe, I'm sorry agents. These kids have an overactive imagination. Video games these days, am I right?" he laughed, ruffling Riyadh's hair on the top of her head.
"Hey! Don't touch me, old man!" Riyadh yelled, leaping away from Stan and glaring at him. She looked ready to leap at him.
"Paranormal town stuff is just part of gift shop lore. Sells more tickets you know?" Stan continued, ignoring Riyadh and snapping his fingers for effect.
"Popodopopo! Swag!" Soos exclaimed, as he stuck Mystery Shack bumper stickers on both agents and placed antennae on their heads.
"We have other spots to investigate. We'll be on our way," Powers said, as he and Trigger turned to leave. Agent Powers filled his arms with Stan bobble heads.
"I'm confiscating this for evidence," he announced.
"Smart move," Powers said.
"Wait! No, wait! We got so much to talk about!" Dipper yelled, running after them, but Stan stopped him.
"Hold it kiddo. Trust me, the last thing you want around during a party, is cops. Who are all these kids anyway? Never mind, anyway, I'm confiscating that card," Stan said, snatching the card. "Now how's about you being a normal kid. Flirt with one of them girls there, or steal a pie off a window sill," He put the card in a box labelled 'contraband box' and walked into the living room.
"But Grunkle Stan, you don't understand!" Dipper moaned.
"And don't any of you go talking to those agents," Stan warned finally, before leaving the group in the Gift Shop.
"Ugh, that could've been our big break!" Dipper groaned.
"Maybe we should think about it; I mean, Stan might have a point," Emmett said.
"They could help.. Plus it would be cool!" Joonie replied.
"Hey, hey, everyone just chill. We're throwing a party tonight! Can't you go one night without searching for aliens or raising the dead or whatever?" Mabel asked, the last part directed at Dipper. She flicked the journal to the page that read 'The Undead.'
"I'm not gonna raise the dead. I just need a chance to show those agents my book!" Dipper complained.
"Trust me Dipper, the only book you'll need tonight is right here: Poop!" Mabel announced, showing her 'Karaoke Songs' book to the group. Dipper sighed, as Deon rolled his eyes.
"This is going to be a looooong night,"
A/N(Please read me!): Finally, I got this finished! Whoo! I had planned to update sooner, but this was a crazy week for me! Just be glad I decided to post this tonight and not wait until tomorrow. So, this chapter was just there so the characters could get brought up to speed with everything. Everyone has been introduced, and I apologise that many didn't get more lines. Not to fear, hopefully next chapter they will branch off into groups, so everyone gets a time to shine! Also, this was very relliant on the episode and pretty much went the same way; too much for my liking. Hopefully the next chapters will be tweaked a lot more, so the plot remains the same but the OCs are at the centre. I just wanted to ease it in, y'know? I also didn't mean to end on a spoken sentence like the last chapter, but it just seemed like a good place to stop. There wasn't a lot of development; I was mainly focused on getting the plot going. As always, your reviews mean the world to me, so keep reviewing! I looove them!
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Next chapter: Dipper gets the gang into some deep doody, and there is plenty of action! Cue team-bonding (or not-so much) and lots of development!
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