Author's Note: To celebrate my 25th chapter on this story I will be using a certain song from a certain Disney cartoon special that was shown a week ago along with it's reprisal.
This is set in the Water Mom AU in which Dipper feels weak since Lapis is always the one saving him and thinks Lapis does not believe that Dipper could be strong enough to take care of himself.
Think of it setting in a Dipper vs. Manliness version of this.
Let Me Make You Proud.
Dipper walked out of the dinner feeling both embarrassed and down in the dumps, he loved Lapis, heck she was the only family he thought he had until they came here but she still treats him like a baby.
Lapis never gave him the chance to do things on his own.
"Maybe she thinks I cant do anything without her," he thought.
Soon Dipper found himself in the woods hopping to get an idea on how to be strong and show Lapis he's got what it takes to handle things on his own.
Dipper: Maybe I'm weak and not strong and maybe you're right to have doubts in me.
Maybe but never the less if you for once could just trust me!
Dipper then came across a lake with flowing logs
Just this once let me come through for you the way that you want me to.
Dipper took a deep breath and charged and quickly but nearly failed to jump form log to log.
Let me make you proud!
Let show you the best in me.
Let me give you a reason to believe that I can stand tall.
Dipper finally reached the other side of the lake. He let out a sigh of relief only for him to trip over a rock hitting the ground. He shook it off and continued to walk.
And when I return and I'm more then you dreamt I be, maybe then you realize that you never actually knew me at all.
Dipper soon came across a large oak tree, thinking that he can climb it, he jumped on a branch and tired to reach the other one but the branch he was standing on could not hold his weight causing it to break and making him fall.
Dipper: True I made lots of mistakes and maybe I've disappointed you,, still though what ever it takes.
I'm going to fix it just watch me!
Dipper soon found himself looking down a long hillside, at first he was nervous but slapped himself then put on a brave face as he noticed a large piece of tree bark and an Idea struck his brain.
Just you wait I'm going to make it up to you if this is the last thing I ever do
Dipper grabbed the bark and used it as a sled to slide down the hill
Dipper: I will make you proud.
I will make you have faith in me.
I will prove that the way I use to be is all in the past.
As he slide Dipper saw a large rock in the way as he took quick jump off the bark as it collided with the rock. Thankfully with luck Dipper caught a hold on a tree branch and safely let go of it.
Dipper the found himself in a new part of the woods as he gazed around his new location.
I could save the day!
And then comeback triumphantly cause I long for that look of surprise when you see you son rising at last.
The pride in your eyes when you see your son rising at last!
The End.
Author's Note: Now for the sad/angst part. This one takes place in the Full Disclosure part of the Water Mom Au. For those of you who are aware of the Water Mom AU this part will be full of more angst then ever.
Let Me Make You Proud Reprisal.
Lake Gravity Falls.
To those who come here, they find happy times of family fun while fishing or exploring the little island.
But not to Dipper. Not today.
To him it is the place where his mother Lapis sacrificed her freedom in a toxic fusion with the brutal homeworld gem Jasper in order to protect him.
It is there on the beach that Dipper sat. Sitting on his legs continuing to stare at his reflection hopping he could see signs of Lapis swimming up and returning to him, so that they can be a family again.
But he knew better as a tear dropped from his face.
"It's my fault," he thought. "If I was strong or had not gone off on my own when we first came here then Lapis would still be here.!"
"I promise," Dipper said with tears in his eyes, "I'll free you form that monster. I promise."
Dipper: I will make you proud.
Get the answers and set you free.
Don't you worry what ever it might take I'm finding a way.
Then he finally stood up as continued to gaze at the lake.
And I swear right now that no matter what comes of me.
Anybody that stands or has stood in my path they going to pay!
Dipper clenched is hands in a fist as tears rapidly fell from his calm but cold glare.
They. Will. Pay.
As he continued to gaze at the water, Dipper was unaware being watched.
"Hmm, I think Pine Tree needs some 'help' lucky me"
The End.
Author's Note: Well that sure is something to think about right? I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving and have survived Black Friday, and make sure you get some more tissues cause the next chapter is going to be I hope a tear jerker.