It was just another day in the same old boring town of Gravity Falls, Oregon. The birds were chirping in the distance, the sun shining brightly overhead, and the cool summer breeze flowing through the tall, sturdy oaks that cover the hillside surrounding the small town.
(Sigh) "Nothing ever happens in this boring old town" thought a girl with long, beautiful blond hair, sitting and staring out one of her numerous bedroom windows. "I wish I could go out to do something fun instead of sitting here in the mansion all day."
Pacifica Elise Northwest, the only child of Preston and Priscilla Northwest, was by far the most popular girl in town. Being the only child of the richest family in Gravity Falls tends to attract the attention of all sorts. Everyone knew her and treated her like a princess, answering her beckon call and obeying her every command.
Everyone wanted to be her friend and wished to please her in every way possible. No one dared to defy her for fearing the wrath of not only her but her parents as well. Growing up with everything she could have ever wanted has left her life bland and completely unenjoyable.
As she sat there by the window, staring out, yearning to do something exciting and fun, Pacifica heard the call of her father and began making her way to the bedroom door.
She began making her way through the gigantic hall that greeted her as she exited her bedroom. The ceiling was decorated with the most beautifully and intricately designed diamond chandeliers with elaborate paintings hanging from either side of the hall. The Northwest family was extremely wealthy, not only when compared to the rest of the town but on a global scale too.
Preston Northwest, Pacifica's father, owns the currently most cutting edge tech company worldwide and in a few short months, he was hosting a grand ball to celebrate his company's 5th anniversary.
As Pacifica reached the end of the hall and entered her family's ballroom, Preston Northwest was having a conversation with one of the ball planners until he noticed his daughter approach him.
"Pacifica, have you prepared what you will be wearing for the upcoming ball? It is important to make good first impressions with our guests you know."
"Yes dad, the maids have already prepared a dress that is sure to dazzle the eyes of our guests" replied an annoyed Pacifica.
Preston Northwest, one of the heads of the entire economic world, was famously known for his strict business attitude. Regardless of who he dealt with, whether it be an employee or his very own daughter, Preston never failed to keep up the face of a businessman.
It came as no surprise to Pacifica that her father has summoned her to check up on her ball attire rather than his daughter's well being. Aside from celebrating the 5th anniversary of NWI, Northwest Industries, the once in a lifetime ball served another purpose.
Pacifica was now a senior at Gravity Falls High. In just one year, she would be graduating and going off to college and eventually, inherit the company her father has created from the ground up. Since she was the heiress of such a prestigious position, she has also become the target of many who desired her family's enormous wealth.
Since she was still single, her position attracted many suitors who wished for her hand in marriage. That was why Preston paid extra in his daughter's appearance during the ball. The grand celebration would serve as a great way to introduce people to Pacifica as well as look for someone that could inherit his company with his daughter.
Although he often failed to express any feelings for his daughter, Preston cared about her well being and hoped to find an eligible young man that would care for her rather than her money. However, more often than not, the businessman side of him overshadowed his caring father side and as Pacifica returned to her room, Preston snuck a glance at his retreating daughter only to notice yet another disappointed look in her eyes. For a brief moment, the rare sight of a caring father surfaced on the features of Preston's face only to quickly be replaced by the poker face he often wore.
As Preston left the spot where he had briefly talked to his daughter, the guilt from seeing his daughter so unhappy was pushed deep into his subconscious, where many more memories of a sad Pacifica resided.
Pacifica closed the door behind her and plopped herself down on her giant bed. At the moment, she didn't feel like doing anything else. Up until now, Pacifica lived a life of boredom. At school, she held the title of "Most Popular" and was constantly surrounded by people who would leap at the chance to please her. Her life at home was the same as well, with over 50 maids and butlers at her beckon call.
Now that she was about to graduate, Pacifica yearned for the chance to leave home and experience the life she's always dreamed of. But sadly her plans are now put on hold with the upcoming ball. Pacifica knew her father will find someone to marry her regardless of her opinion and once he does, Pacifica's chance for happiness will disappear.
All that she could look forward to now was school which will begin next week and hope for the best. The light coming from outside continued to slowly fade and Pacifica decided it would be nice to take a nice long bath and wash her sorrows away.
On the other side of town, a lone car slowly pulled up into the driveway of an old wooden shack, located deep within the woods. The car came to a stop and out came three people who slowly made their way into the shack. The man of mystery himself led his great niece and nephew up to the old shack's attic where he had prepared beds for the two.
It had been a long drive and the twins were desperate for some rest, so Stan left them alone, sat himself down on the couch, and turned on the TV to watch some Duck-tective.