Her New Friend.


- Mabel's POV -

Oh! I can already feel the stress brush off of me, mostly pressure. Same thing! I felt so much pressure from my old home that I would just pretend to be an average person who doesn't really have anything wrong with them. Now, I'm here where nobody is pressuring me not to be who I am, and I'm glad no one does that here!

That's what it felt like through these few days, no toxic atmosphere, no nothing! Just a peaceful environment that I was supposed to be living in when I was a child. It was almost like a paradise!

I walked downstairs, seeing Uncle Ford and my brother heading out. Oh, I guess he had to go to work. ``Have a good day!`` I called out.

Dipper looked over at me and nodded before following Uncle Ford. I will get you next time, brother. I wonder, what are his work days so I can plan for my sneak attack. I shrugged, I could ask Uncle Stan or.. Uncle Ford when he gets back. I walked forward, going to the living room. I looked in, seeing Uncle Stan on the couch. ``Uncle Stan! What is Dipper's work schedule?`` I asked, walking in.

He looks up at me with an annoyed expression, only to see it relaxed in a second. ``Uncle Ford knows it, I don't.`` He said.

``Oh. Okay. I'll just ask Uncle Ford when he comes back.`` I turned away and walked out of the living room. I really want to go out and see if they have any events in this town. I could when he is gone, but I may be out longer than I predicted. I'll just go out, my question can wait.

I ran upstairs and into my shared room to get ready. I wore my pink long sleeve sweater with a shooting star on it, with my long dark blue skirt. I then exited the room and walked downstairs. I paused, thinking of an idea. Do they have art supplies? They must do since every town has some. I stepped forward and into the living room to see Uncle Stan again. ``Can I have some money?`` I asked.

Uncle Stan looked over to me, tilting his head. ``Sure, what are you going to use it on?`` He asked as he stood up. I let him through the archway as I smiled, excited.

``Art Supplies. I think I left half of my stuff at home...`` I said, lying. I looked upset at the same time.

``Alright, come over into the gift shop.`` He said as I followed him. He could have said no when I said I left half of my art supplies at my old home, but no. Maybe he doesn't care about what I ask. Perhaps I can ask Dipper when he gets home, I wonder if he doesn't care what he gets for my brother.

He gave me more than I excepted, around seventy dollars. I was thinking about twenty dollars, I wonder, how much does Uncle Stan have? I can see later, for now, I have a town to explore!

I said thanks to Uncle Stan before I headed out.

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I walked by the buildings, looking at everything, even the posters on the walls. One caught my attention as I read it:

"Hello! Welcome fallers to a magnificent High Royal Contest! This may be sudden to you guys as an isolated family from those who are not worthy, I assure you this will be different."

"This contest is open for all fallers! Even those who are visiting!"

"The goal for this contest is to dress High Class like. If you are caught wearing poor clothes or non-high class appearance, you will be removed from the contest."

"The contest will be hosted in the Northwest Mansion on Aug. 11th, at 7:00 PM."

"See you there!"

I didn't realize there was a wealthy family, did Dipper know too? Or Uncle Stan? Uncle Ford? They must know since they lived here, maybe they never mentioned it. But... this contest seems interesting... It's in two days. I smiled brightly, this will be great! I can get clothing supplies for this! Oh, this will be perfect! I backed away and bounced around, excited for this event.

I guess I arrived at the right time~. So, looking like a princess seems pretty easy for me. I continued walking, looking around for any stores. I did see some people carrying dresses with themselves and talk about the event as I wander by. A lot more princesses that I have to beat, that's nice.

I came across the Mall, which opened an idea in my mind. That's even perfect! I rushed in as I looked around at every store on the 1st floor and 2nd floor. They even have escalators! This seems like an advanced store, but it's not quite as big the ones in California. Anyways, time to pick my particular cloth!

I came across the art store as I entered in. I went to the cloth section as I thought about what I would look like. Of course, I would be in a dress, but it has to be pretty. I walked over to the crimson red cloth, reading it's little info. It's long and wide... a long dress! That touches the floor? Probably. Maybe a little above the ground, yeah, that makes sense. I grabbed the crimson red cloth, rescanning the price tag multiple times.

What about a Red Velvet Dress? That seems very nice! I'll base it off of the Red Velvet Cake.

I got every cloth for the color and even accessories for it, and a few crafting supplies for it. Now I was all set. I went to check the things, and it came up to be fifty dollars, oh wow. I'm glad Uncle Stan gave me seventy dollars because if I asked for twenty dollars, I wouldn't have enough for all of this. I paid the cashier and took my bags out of the store with a goodbye to the person.

I can't wait to start working on my dress!

I worked day, and almost all night, on both nights, my brother told me to stop and rest. I can't blame him, I'm just too excited. At least I was prepared.

It's the day of the contest, about 5:30 PM. I was making sure I was clean and prepared for the competition. ``Did you finally found something you like or something?`` I hear Dipper say as I look up, I was sitting on my bed.

``Yep! I found a poster about a High Royal Contest, and it's beginning tonight! I'm sorry, I'm just excited for the past two days.`` I said, squealing happily.

``That makes sense. Where's that dress you were working on?`` He asked.

``You want to see it?`` I asked him, surprised a bit.

``... Sure.`` He said. I smiled as I got up. I walked over to the closet and pulled out the Red Velvet Dress. I closed the closet and turned towards him with the dress. I saw his surprised face as I continued to smile.

``That's amazing! You have such talent that I never think you have.`` He said.

``Thank you. I studied art and crafts with clothes, so I know how to create beautiful clothing.`` I said. I put the hanger on the wall. I walked back to my bed and sat on it.

``You know, you should work somewhere you can make dresses, shirts, or whatever for companies like that.`` He said.

``Really? I never thought of it like that, but... I want to do more than just working in a factory- wait.`` I paused as I thought of something. ``What about I open up my own business?``

``That could also work, but you would need business skills for that.`` He said.

``Yeah... maybe I could study some classes in college.`` I said as I look down. We both went quiet as I quietly stared down at the floor.

Soon I was riding in my Uncle Stan's car to the mansion. I had my dress on and a fantastic hairstyle. I wonder, what do I do in this contest? Will they have rounds of acting like a princess or if male, a prince? I could possibly hear it when I get there. We arrived as I stepped out. ``Good luck, pumpkin!`` I hear my uncle say. I turned to him and smiled, ``Thank you, have a good night!`` I said before I headed my way up to the mansion, there were other people in beautiful dresses and suits. I can't believe almost all of the male outfits look so similar from each other, they are not going to win. They seriously lack creativity, but I guess they just don't have any. The females, on the other hand, do... most of them, oh well.

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I walked on the path to the doors, seeing some get thrown out or kick out. Already? They are really serious about this. ``Nice dress, young lady!`` I turned to the voice of a stranger. Her dress was a river color with roses painted on it. ``Thank you, yours looks lovely!`` I said to her.

``No, no, I can never come up with what you made.`` The stranger said.

``Aww, well, at least your dress looks good.`` I said, complimenting hers anyway. Soon we were accepted through the security entrance. Afterward, we said goodbye to each other before going our separate ways. I've already gotten a compliment, that's nice! I looked over to where everyone was gathering, ``A meeting is about to start!`` I hear someone say, I soon rushed over to listen to the news, slowly cutting through people to the front of the crowd. I wanted to see who would speak in front of us.

We were standing in front of a staircase that led upstairs. We weren't allowed to go up there since there are ropes that block us from entering. I gazed upon the person who was on the staircase, a person who looks to be in her teens. She wore a purple dress with a fuzzy white jacket. She held a microphone in her hands as I can see slight nervous steps in her motion. I feel bad for those who are having trouble speaking in front of a crowd. We soon grew quiet, waiting for the teen to speak.

``Hello! I hope you have luck with entering through the entrances, gotta make sure everyone is safe here.`` Her voice was evident as the night skies with no sound of a raindrop. She was smiling faintly, probably excited? ``Welcome to the High Royal Event! I am your host, Pacifica Northwest, daughter of Preston and Priscilla Northwest!`` Two adults appeared and stood behind her, waving their arms at us. I guess some or most of us waved back, cheering, and other stuff. They only look at us with disgusting looks. Ouch.

``Tonight, we will be competing against each other in four rounds. This will prove how much royal you have in you. Whoever comes with the best scores will be able to mark themselves as a princess and prince!`` There were some murmurs about the two words, were there going to be two winners? ``Yes, yes. There will be two winners. The winners can be a princess and a prince, or two princesses and two princes.`` She finished. The murmurs then stop as they agreed.

``The price will be a picture with the wealthy family.`` She said. That got everyone excited, as they were being loud. That's cool! I would also be amazed by that, but I wasn't loud as the others were. We were soon directed to the first round. I saw some people partner up with one another. I guess two heads are better than one, but as a "princess," I will royal my way out of this alone!

The first round was a Food Eating Contest, the only difference is we needed to eat royal. Whoever is the fastest, wins the round. That seems quite complicated, and it takes the fun out of it. The staff showed us how to eat royal as each of us or a pair of us got into chairs. Due to a lot of people attending this event, this round lasted the longest. To make things short, the staff members announce that the people who took part in the first and second round will move onto the next. At least it will organize most of us.

I was placed in the second round, so I had to wait until the first round was over. I watched each person try to eat fast as possible: a few were having trouble on how to eat like a royal person, and the rest were rushing themselves. A few were disqualified for the rest of the event because they gave up. I chuckled as a winner was announced. I look over with the rest of the audience to the winner, who I recognized. ``Grenda!`` I accidentally said out loud. She was in this event? She looked gorgeous! With her orange dress with Koi fishes painted on.

``Do you know her?`` A whisper spoke to me. I look over to the woman.

``No. We're acquaintances, so no. I am not a friend of her.`` I said.

``Oh. So you saw her with Gideon before, right?`` She asked.

``Yes...`` I said. Is he known a lot in this town? ``How'd you know the guy?`` I asked.

``Second round, people!`` The announcer said. I frowned. ``I'll tell you after this.`` She said as I nodded. We both went over to the tables as I sat in the chair. I stared at the chosen meal in front of me. ``Hanger Steak...?`` I whispered. I've seen that name somewhere, I did hear it was quite popular in rich areas, maybe in England.

We began the second round as I make sure I was careful and gentle. I feel like I was eating slow. I thought it was fast, but as soon as I took another bite, the round ended. I only took five bites, and someone was done that fast?! I wiped my mouth and looked over, "a typical popular looking" girl was the winner. I sighed, standing up. I'm not going to win any of these contests. Don't give up now! I still got three more contests to beat this!

The first and second round people were moved onto the next contest. I was curious what it would be, soon I felt a tap on my shoulder. I looked over as it was the same woman from earlier. ``Hey, it's you!`` I said.

``Yeah. It was trouble finding you again, but surely your Velvet Dress caught my attention, infact you're catching everyone's attention with your dress.`` She said.

``Oh. I guess people must be jealous, then.`` I chuckled.

``You think? Anyways, I know Gideon because I am a fan of his shows that he hosts every month.`` The woman said.

``Really? I didn't realize he hosts shows. So he must be a talented boy.`` I said, impressed by this.

``Yeah, fantastic, right?`` She smiled.

``Yes!`` I accidentally shouted. ``Whoops, don't mind me.`` I chuckled embarrassedly.

``It's alright, everyone has crushes on him nowadays.`` She said. We both halt behind some people. ``We're here.`` I said. The next contest was about making a particular food, testing our cooking skills, eh? The only thing I know how to make is Mabel juice! So, does that mean I have poor cooking skills because I only did one job?

The first round, people got in their spots as we second round people sat in the audience range and watched. Their dish that they were making was... Yogurt Drizzle...? Something like that. They had 30 minutes to do it- wouldn't an hour do it, or are they trying to save time?

I watched them, struggling to make this dish. I saw a few and Grenda making it with a relaxed expression, I guess they got it. A few were disqualified, giving up on the goal. The first round people only had like 8 people in, while us second round people had like... 14 people? I wonder how many are in the third round, fourth round, etc. In total, each round group would have 20-30 people in it, I guess a lot of people lost in the first contest.

The winner was announced as Grenda retakes first place, with a score of 20 so far. 10 points in each round and she's getting all the points, she must be so skillful! That's amazing that Gideon has talented friends! What about Candy? I haven't seen her yet.

We were up next as the contest started. The staff gave us 45 minutes, only 15 minutes added on. I tried to follow the instructions carefully and possibly with this dish. Also for correction, It's Apple Galette With Vanilla Yogurt Drizzle we're making. Such a long name! Ugh! I am so panicking with the items for this dish! The timer alerts us as I prepared the last final touches. I looked over at everyone's plate, some were messy and messed up while others were close to the image in front of us. I looked at the image and down at my dish. Mines were also messy as well. 2 points for me, yay! That in total is 4 points. I don't have royal in me. I frowned.

We moved over with the first round people once our hands were cleaned. Also before we moved on, these cook very long, so we weren't allowed to cook them. The chiefs of this place will cook them once the event is over. Seeing like they have a free day on their hands. I wonder what time it is.

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We arrived at the 3rd contest, holding a stack of papers and race to the finished line. I bet that it will be easy for me, I was skillful in athletics! I watched the first round people take their stacks and ready themselves, all eight of them. Two of them already dropped their papers as they were out. Now six remained, I frowned. Grenda once again won this round with 30 points. She is definitely going to win this event.

We were up as I took the tall stack of papers. At least the fun came back to us. We began racing as there were nine of us. I made sure to dodge the objects that were in front of me, trying to block my movements. I wanted to look over to anyone who was carrying their papers. Still, I would loose right after I look forward, so I continue until I made it to the finish line. I set the papers down and panted. ``That was tiring.`` I said out loud before looking over to the winner. Candy? I looked surprised at the familiar figure. Candy won this contest, she's that fast? She sure doesn't like this at all though... although her dress says otherwise. It was a beautiful green tint, as there were white spirals all over it. She had this mint transparent jacket on as well. I smiled.

We all waited for other people to get done. This was the final contest, judging everyone's dresses. I let out a sigh, looking over at the judges. My points are currently at 10, which I don't know what place, marks me in. Soon everyone arrived as we got our dresses judged. Mine was the most beautiful dress out of everyone's even Candy and Grenda. I was given the winner for this contest, but not the whole event itself. Grenda and Candy were partners as their points were combined. Grenda had a total of 48 points, while Candy had 24 points, which makes 72 points. Everyone cheered them on as I turned away from them. At least it was fun!


I came back into the mansion after the event hosted outside. I didn't get to win it, but I was placed in the top 10, some people greeted me and said my dress looked hot. I smiled, getting the attention that I probably don't deserve. Grenda and Candy won, go welcome them instead of me. Speaking of them, I saw them with Gideon, who I didn't realize was in the event. Actually, that light blue suit and pants, I didn't see him in the event at all. Was he a special guest then? I heard there were special guests here. I decided to walk over to them and greet them.

They were standing near a proper table, talking to one another. I halted when Gideon started to yell at Candy, I was twelve feet away from them and could hear what they were saying.

``You lost three rounds and didn't even help Grenda win the event?`` Gideon said in anger.

``I-I tried my best! I-I'm sorry.`` Candy said, sounding upset and crying at this point. He smacked her as I flinched, backing away.

``Do better next time, or else you're getting replaced.`` He grunted, refused to look at her. I saw Grenda chuckle at her as Candy walked away in shame. I quickly ran off, heading over to the bathroom when I ran into somebody else. ``Oh, I am so sorry!`` I blinked and shook my head, looking over to the person to make sure they were okay. ``It's alright-``

The person was Pacifica Northwest, I was shocked as I stood up quickly. ``Oh, your dress! I should get something to clean it up!`` She panicked.

I looked down as there was a stain on it. ``Oh, it's okay. I'll get it cleaned at home.`` I said, looking back up at her.

``Are you sure? I'll make something up to you about it.`` She said, persuading me.

``No. It's not needed! Not at all!`` I said, rejecting her offer. Is she going to keep doing this? I need to discuss with myself about what Gideon did to Candy. Actually... I can discuss that with Dipper once I get home.

``I still feel guilty from all of this, please take my offer.`` She said, bowing down to me. I looked shocked at her actions. I guess I have no choice.

``I am Mabel Pines. Wanna be friends?`` I said. She slowly rises and looks up to me in confusion.

``Friends...?`` She said.

``Yes! You know, those who hang out with each other!`` I said, smiling at her. I could tell I was still confusing her.

``Is that what you want?`` Pacifica said. I nodded. ``Okay... so, how does it work?`` She asked.

``Uh... you just... get to know that person and have fun with them... Actually, have you been raised normally? Like having fun in your childhood and other stuff?`` I asked. I'm getting a feeling that she never had fun in her whole life before.

``No.`` She said.

``Oh. Well. I guess I am going to teach you how to be friends.`` I said. She looked surprised at me. ``Can you come out of the mansion and hang out?`` I asked.

``Sometimes... mostly, my parents don't let me do anything.`` She said.

``Oh. Alright... hmmm...`` I look down, thinking of ways to teach her during my free time. Wait, school is starting in 1-2 weeks from now. ``Are you enrolling in school this year?`` I asked.

``I'll try to. I have only ever been homeschooled, but I'll try this time.`` Pacifica said. She then looked over to the clock. ``Oh, it's that time of the night! Everyone must be leaving, oh this event was so fun to host. Well, it's nice meeting you, Mabel. I'll try to "hang out" with you, if that what you want. Bye!`` She turns and quickly rushed away.

``Bye.`` I waved back to her. I turned and made my exit. Did I make a friend? I think I did when I arrived here. I smiled, exiting the mansion. Something dropped as I look over. A phone was on the ground beside my feet. I picked it up and looked at it. Oh! I forgot I stole Dipper's phone, he's going to hurt me when I get home. I chuckled, picturing him chasing me around the shack.

Well, let me get my butt back home before he goes off!

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- Pacifica's POV -

``Mother, Father!`` I halted in front of them, catching my breath.

``Why are you running, daughter? Did someone assault you this time?`` My mother asked.

``No, not this time. I have something to ask.`` I said, closing my eyes and relaxing my mind. They have been rejecting my offer every single time the school starts up, I always wanted to meet kids like my age. I wonder if they act differently than we do, I constantly dream of that as I got to meet Mabel.

She was one of those people, the more I wonder about her and the others, I wanted to be with her.

I open my eyes and look at them with a firm glare.

``Can I please enroll in to school this year?``

End of Chapter 8