Hello and I hope everyone is having a wonderful day. Yes, it is a new chapter of Strange Engagement and I know everyone is excited. Last chapter was meet with much positive feedback and everyone loved the fact Wendy was the one getting the crush. I will admit I wasn't sure how that would go but everyone seems to like it so that major change to the story won't be leaving any time soon which is good as it helps move the story along at key points.

Once again two people got the code for last chapter right: Wolfpackersson09 and deadpoolio99. Wow you two are really on top of this game. Nice work.

The Cowardly Christian as the one that inspired this whole story. She not only approves but actually likes the story so far. So now the stakes for an even better story have gone way up. Also CC, one part of the chapter is someone I know you would be interested in seeing. It might not be much as I don't feel the same about that scene, but I hope you at least like it. You know what I am talking about.

This chapter will be one that is very different, due to the extra characters and how they are, we needed to raise the stakes a little otherwise this would be boring. What do I mean? One way to find out.

Disclaimer: Wolfpackersson09 and I don't own anything from Gravity Falls nor any other franchises that are featured in this story. They below to their respected owners and we earn no profit from this. This is simply for fun.


Strange Engagement

-Chapter four: Of Fun, Parties and Final Member-

Things were active in the Mystery Shack as Soos, Wendy, Mabel, and Dipper were decorating for a party. Though the others were there, they didn't have to help due to not being employees and that their parents had made it clear that they don't work there, though Lilith, Rias, and Mimi were setting things up because there wasn't anything that was stopping them from volunteering to help out.

"Ugh, I don't feel so good." Dipper said with hammy acting as Mabel and Dani came up.

"Something wrong?" Dani asked as Dipper smiled and went 'blargh' as he brought out some silly string and started spraying the two with it.

"Grunkle Stan what did you feed us?" Mabel asked, but the tone was joking and she repeated the action and shot out silly string at her brother.

"That's gonna make me blargh!" Dani added as she also sprayed out silly string as the three were laughing. Lilith also came over and joined in the fun.

"I think I'm gonna blargh!" The four kept spraying silly string at each other as they were laughing and having fun. Dipper was definitely glad that things seemed back to normal after the Wendigo incident, and that his relationship with Lilith improved after she and Dipper just cuddled in the same bed due to a nightmare. Who knew demons could get nightmares?

"How childish and crass to pretend to throw up. Mimi and I are far more mature to simply play such childish pranks." Chi said, but that was proven wrong when Mimi pulled out two things, a sign that said blargh and some silly string, which was immediately sprayed in Chi's face.

"Guys, guys! Something terrible has happened!" Wendy got the attention and stopped all fun for a few moments, before getting her own can of silly string and going "Blargh!"

The fun was back on for a little bit, until Stan got some of the silly string on himself and decided that he had enough for the moment. "Alright, party supplies are now off limits."

"Mr. Pines, who's birthday is it today?" Soos asked as Stan was making sure the rest of the party supplies were untampered with until the party.

"No one's. I just thought this party would attract customers. If they want fun, I'll smother them in it." The con man said as he then decided he could use a drink of Pitt Cola and poured himself a cup.

Wendy raised a brow and pointed to their boss. "Maybe that's why people don't come here."

Dipper looked at Junior, "Can you get smothered by fun?"

Junior gave a so-so sign, "You can be smothers un many different ways. It depends on what you view as fun."

Lilith took this moment to jump on Dipper's back and draped her arms over his shoulders, "I can think of a few ways you can smother someone. I can do it to you if you want Dipper. You can even smother me."

Dipper blushed as he had an idea what she was talking about but didn't give into the young succubus' teasing.

Rias gave Lilith an annoyed look before she addressed Stan, "Do you really think a party will attract more costumers? I thought you biggest income was scamming tourist."

Stan gave her a look at this statement. "How about some of you make yourselves useful and copies these fliers?"

Stan handed Dipper a clipboard that held a single pink filer on it. It read: Party at the Mystery Shack, Kids and Teen welcome. Free?

"Oh boy a trip to the copier store!" Mabel said excitedly.

"Calendars, mugs, T-shirts, and more! They've got it all at the copier store." Everyone stared at Soos for the actually catchy phrase before he added, "It's not their slogan, that's just how I feel about the copier store."

"Have you considered selling that slogan to them?" Rias asked with a gleam in her eyes, "I think I cam manage to get a good deal if you let me."

"Save the trouble," Stan interrupted with a huff. "You know that old copier in my office? I finally fixed the old girl up, good as new."

Five minutes later Dipper, Mabel, Dani and Lilith were in Stan's office where they pulled back the sheet to reveal said copier. The copier itself looked beat up and broken down with duct tape holding parts of it together. "How long ago did he say he fixed this?" Lilith asked to Mabel who shrugged.

"Does this even work?" Dipper wondered, lifting the lid up and pressing a few buttons.

He laid his arm on the machine while glancing the flier over before he jumped in surprise as the light flared and his arm got scanned over. The twins backed away as the copier sparked and coughed up a cloud of dark smoke before the machine shook and a single sheet of paper came out. Mabel lifted it up to show a copy of Dipper's arm. "Success!"

But Mabel was forced to drop the paper when it started to shudder. The paper shook before the arm colored itself to match Dipper's own before separating itself from the paper. The twins backed away in fear as the arm started to crawl towards them, Lilith and Dani standing in front ready to attack. "Stay back!" Dipper shouts before he splashed his drink at the arm.

The arm was covered in the soda before it bubbled and melted almost instantly. The two twins caught their breath before Dipper said, "Mabel; I think this machine can copy human beings."

They all looked at the machine, wondering how that was possible. Lilith however had a gleam in her eyes that for once wasn't because of a prank of teasing material. She revealed her wings, transformed them into hands and lifted Dipper up. "Hey! What?" Dipper asked as Lilith carried him over to the machine.

"Hold still please," Lilith stated as she placed Dipper on the copier.

Dipper blinked as the machine flashed under him before a large sheet of paper popped out with his image on it. Lilith released him and waited as the others gathered around. The paper Dipper pushed himself from the page and stood before them. He looked like a perfect copy of Dipper with the only difference is he was slightly paler and his hat didn't have the blue pine tree on it. Everyone stared before Lilith squealed in joy and pulled the paper Dipper into a hug.

"You made a paper clone of Dipper," Dani summarized for everyone before she added, "why?"

"I wanted a full-time cuddle buddy," Lilith explained though Dipper had a feeling that wasn't the whole story. "So if Dipper is too busy I don't have to worry about not having anything. And when he isn't then I get double."

"I don't mind," the clone added, not seeing an issue with his new purpose on life.

Dipper rolled his eyes, not seeing a reason to argue against the succubus. "Fine, but he is your responsibility."

"He needs a name," Mabel added, taking a marker and drawing a black heart on the blank spot on his hat.

"You know what name I always wanted," Dipper said to his clone. They both gained the same smirk before they said together, "Tyrone."

Lilith squealed in oh again and pulled both Dipper's into a hug. Dani pouts at the display while Mabel felt it was a nice moment.

(Scene change)

After more copies of the fliers were printed and Tyrone stared in Lilith's room, the rest of the group gathered in the room where the party was being held. Stan had the twins line up with Wendy and Soos as he started to give out more jobs, the others off to the side since the conman can't make them do anything. "Soos," Stan started, looking at the excited man. "Since you work for free and you begged me to, he's on DJ duty."

"You won't regret it Mr. Pines" Soos said happily. "I got this book so I can DJ, r-r-r-right!"

"Whoo!" Dani cheered, already knowing that Soos would make a good DJ.

"Sweet," Junior added, giving his seal of approval.

Stan gave Soos a deadpan look as he ignored the others. "Not encouraging."

Stan moved over to the girls, "Wendy, you and Mabel are working the ticket stand."

"But Grunkle Stan why?" Mabel asked, disappointed. "I wanted to have fun with the others."

Wendy paused seeing Mabel argue with Stan before glancing at Dipper, who looked both bored and worried about what kind of job he would be force to do. "I don't mind of Dipper worked the stand with me," Wendy finally said.

"I'm afraid you are overruled," Lilith said, grabbing one of Dipper's arms. "Since Dipper is on fiancé duty and will be dancing with us and making sure we are having a good time."

Dipper looked surprised by this before even more when Mini held his other arm, "yes it would be a joyful evening. I look forward to you dancing with us. Perhaps my dearest brother can dance with Mabel while we share a dance."

"Leave me out of this," Junior muttered, grimacing as he saw Mabel wasn't against this idea.

Stan gave them deadpan looked and was about to give is verdict when a small "ahem," cut him off. Stan blinked and turned to see Rias smiling almost smugly at him. "What?" he asked since he knew she wanted something.

"I might be able to offer a few of my cute little servants to handle the ticket booth for the evening" Rias explained simply.

"What do you want?" Stan asked, knowing she wasn't offering it for free.

Rias pulled out a small scrolled and held it up for Stan to see. "I will have two servants cover the booth and you won't have to pay for them. What I do want is for you to owe me a favor of which I can call upon at a later date."

Stan debating it over before he snatched the contract over and give it a thorough read since he learned from his mistake last time and made sure to read the fine print. After a minute he final answered. "Nothing too big for the favor…and I won't pay for them to cover the booth."

"Deal," Rias agreed, shaking the conman's hand.

Off to the side, Wendy beamed at her luck. She not only got to avoid doing work but also enjoy the party without having to sneak in. Sneaking a glance at Dipper, she wondered how she would get his attention during the party since she was sure his fiancés will take up most of his time. Another part of her even wondered if she should even try. What Wendy didn't know was someone saw this and gained a small smirk of their own.

(scene change)

Rias posed in front of her mirror as she got ready for the party. Wendy sat on her bed, the lumberjack girl laughing while also teasing her friend, "work it girl. Make those boys and girls drool all over you."

Rias giggled and turned to her friend, "Only one boy allowed really. But I'm not oppose to other girls."

Wendy laid back onto the bed, very amused. "Since you are gonna be sharing your husband with a bunch of other women I would hope so. I swear if I didn't see it for myself, I would say your life sounds like an anime or fanfiction."

Rias turned to her friend and gave her an amused look, "yes Dipper all but staring in his own little harem anime is cute. You would know since you also have a crush on him."

Wendy jerked up, not expecting this. "Wha-what? I-I don't have a crush on him" she denied at once.

Rias didn't drop her amused look, "You offered Dipper to work with you when Mabel objected, you have been watching him when you think anyone was looking and lets not forget last weeks…incident."

Wendy scowled, recalling last week.

(flashback)

At the local dinner, Stan and the group of kids were out for breakfast. After locking one costumer that was taking too long deciding what to buy, Stan separated the kids into different tables with who would order what. He only had to pay for Dipper and Mabel, since the others had ways for buying their own breakfast which they were thankful for, but that didn't mean he wasn't gonna try and be cheap about it. Rias had peeked onto from her booth and offered to pay for the twins but Dipper had a better idea. "Save your money Rias, I'm gonna win us free pancakes by beating that manliness tester."

"Manliness tester?" Stan echoed with Mabel adding, "beating?"

Both were quite before they suddenly broke out laughing. "What?" Dipper asked, blushing slightly and the other's attention. "What's so funny?"

"No offense Dipper," Mabel said wiping a tear from her eye. "But you're not Manly Dan."

"No one has a name like that," Chi pointed out, not believing that was real.

"That's Wendy's father," Rias said as she pointed the man out, sitting at the counter with Wendy next to him. The girl noticed and waved at them.

Stan however got back on track. "Face the music kid; you got no muscles, you smell like baby wipes and last Tuesday I caught you singing Disco Girl in the bathroom."

"You like Icelandic pop group Babba?" Mini couldn't help but ask, peeking over her spot next to her brother.

"Not important!" Dipper denied through not really.

"Point is kid," Stan said to get back on track. "Manly is not a word to describe you."

"That's a little too far," Rias said with a small frown.

"Yeah Dipper is totally manly," Lilith insistent with a huff.

"You are a succubus and gonna marry him" Stan countered. "That isn't helpful to your point."

"I'd prefer him as he is," Chi said, looking bored. "Any more girly and I might be slightly interested in him."

"Dipper was plenty manly," Wendy said, stepping up to their table. She had overheard everything and wasn't about to let Stan being an ass to her crush if she can help it.

"Yeah!" Dani added. "You weren't there when Dipper killed that Wendigo. That was totally manly.

"He was very cool," Wendy said, a blush barely visible on her face. She recalled more then once reliving that moment in her dream only less nightmarish and more heroic.

"Wait," Stan asked, as this was the first he ever heard of this. "Killed what?"

He was ignored. "You saw it too Mabel," reminded Dani.

"Oh yeah," Mabel said looking sheepish. "I haven't thought about that night."

Stan narrowed his eyes at being ignored before glancing at one to another before stopping on Wendy, "You guys sure you weren't high or something. I doubt Dipper here can do something your dad might be able to pull off."

Wendy glared at him before she gained a dangerous smirk. "Hey dad?"

Mandy Dan grunts around his breakfast meat to show he was listening.

"Stan here bets that you can't beat that manliness tester with just one finger."

"WHAT!?" Manly Dan roared, getting everyone's attention.

Stan tried to stop the man but he was now on a mission. Manly Dan strolled over to the machine and with a just his pinkie, tapped the handle. The lights went full brightness and the machine smoked. Suddenly it exploded and sent pancakes flying everywhere. "Free Pancakes for everyone!" Manly Dan declared, to which everyone cheered. The lumberjack strolled over and took the plate of pancakes from Stan. "Expect for you" he stated before presenting them to Dipper as a gift.

Every member of the group laughed at a disgruntle Stan who gave a look to Wendy and admitted, "Well played."

(flashback end)

Wendy blushed at the fact Rias was right about her having a crush on a younger guy. "Okay so I might have a crush."

Rias just giggled a bit before sitting on the bed next to her fellow red head. "Why aren't you trying to get with Dipper if you like him?" she asked as she knew Wendy was really holding herself back, which is saying something since when Wendy wants to do something, she usually did it.

"Well, he's twelve, I'm fifteen for starters so there's the awkwardness." Wendy started with to explain about the situation.

Rias rolled her eyes, "I'm sixteen, a devil, and I'm engaged to him so between us I've got it more awkward. What else?"

"He is already engaged," Wendy pointed out. "I can't just go and become his girlfriend; it would go badly if you guys don't marry. And I doubt he needs the extra romantic drama of an older girl that's not already in."

"You do realize that in the Underworld it's not uncommon to practices polygamy, right?" Rias asked with a deadpan look before continuing. "Plus, I don't think any of us would mind him having an extra lover if we knew about said lover beforehand. It's too sinful not to enjoy. If that's all then just go have a dance with him and try to let him know you like him."

Wendy groaned and rubbed her eyes. "Now I get why some guys get nervous asking me out. I'm used to being the coolest person here, and never worried about getting rejected." Wendy said getting herself and Rias to chuckle a bit. "Plus, I'm only human, not really sexy or exotic when stacked next to you. You make it seem like my chest is so flat compared to yours."

"You've got a nice figure yourself that's slim and athletic, but if being human is the problem then I already know a solution." Rias managed to peak Wendy's curiosity enough to approach the subject, and there wasn't as much of an argument as thought.

"How so?"

"Trade your humanity and become a devil like me." Rias answered Wendy's question.

Wendy blinked and sat up from the bed and looked towards Rias. "You can do that?"

Rias nodded, a smile on her face. "Indeed I can. It is a more serious contract since you would be giving up your humanity. But in doing so, the worry you are having with seeking and perhaps acquiring a relationship would no longer be an issue. Not to mention the longevity a devil has to insure your relationship wouldn't be a short one; at least compared to the rest of us."

Wendy was quiet, not sure what to do. She honestly thought it sounds like a good deal; almost too good a deal which was honestly true to devil form. And even though she knew her friend isn't the type to trick her with something as big as this, she also knew Rias's devil nature comes out which make any deal to be made something to think through thoroughly. Rias had a feeling Wendy was conflicted and said to her, "You don't have to think about it now or even consider it. I'm simply saying the option is available."

"I'll think about it," Wendy admitted, and she would for a while since that deal is something major and shouldn't be rushed.

Rias nodded, understanding her friend's position. She would love nothing more then for her best friend to become a devil much like her-self, she wasn't a fool to try and rush it. "Now I think it's time to make an entrance, don't you say?"

Wendy laughed and followed her friend outside and towards the shack. Already a line had form and slowly people were making their way to the small ticket stand to buy their way inside to the party. Wendy and Rias flashed their copy of tickets given to all members of the underworld crew and the Shack employees so no one would make a fuss.

Inside the party was going full swing. The lights flashing different colored light, the disco-ball was spinning to great effect and the speakers were pumping loudly with music. As they walked through the party, they saw the kids and teens dancing away, some enjoying the snacks or just hanging out talking.

Soos was manning the DJ station before he said over the mic, "The energy, it's electric!" he pushed trying to find the right key to make the sound effect while muttering "lightening, lightening, lightening," as he pressed keys which made sounds of a duck quacking, a dog bark and a dude saying "yeah!"

Rias and Wendy found Mabel next to Dani and Lilith, all three dressed for fun and they were surprised how modest Lilith was being. She was still dressed to teased others watching her, but Wendy and Rias honestly thought the succubus was still being tame. Stan walked out of the back, dressed in an open neck shirt, nice pants, a gold chain necklace and his fez. He laughed as he danced slightly before seeing his niece, "Can your uncle throw a party or what?"

Wendy rolled her eyes while Rias shrugged. Dani and Mabel gave thumbs up in approval while Lilith gave a 'so-so' sign. Stan didn't seem to care as he chuckled before adding, "and if anyone wants to leave early, I'm charging an exit fee of fifteen bucks."

Rias blinked at this bit of info. "That is actually…pretty smart. Congratulations Stan, that is a scheme worthy of my father."

Down below Lee and Nate were panicking, "I only got thirteen," Nate said as he counted his money.

"We're trapped!" Lee added before they started to pound on the window.

Wendy laughed seeing her friends like that. Turning to Stan Wendy asked, "So where's Dipper…and the others?" she quickly added the second part so it wouldn't seem obvious.

The others didn't seem to notice as much, besides Lilith raising a slight eyebrow, before Dani answered her. "He's with Junior and Mini over there," she pointed to the three off to the side near the couch, looking over the party and talking to each other. "And Chi is getting drinks for her and Mimi over there."

Wendy kept an eye on her crush, knowing the best time to try and spend time with him would be when he wasn't around his other fiancé. Glancing over she saw Chi and Mimi in their human forms getting drinks while talking to each other. Well Chi was the one talking, she wasn't sure if Mimi was bored and not listening or humoring the Japanese demoness.

Wendy noticed that Mabel took Dani and Lilith back onto the dancefloor to have more fun. Peeking over she also saw that Junior was leaving with Mini, heading towards the snack table. Dipper waved them off but was otherwise alone. Glancing at Rias, the devil noticed and winked at her, saying she was all clear. With some confidence Wendy started to stroll over to Dipper. Once she was close enough she called out, "Hey Dipper!"

Dipper turned and smiled back at her, "hey Wendy. What's up?"

Before she could answer him, someone else intervened, "hey Wendy."

Wendy turned to see Robbie walking towards her, his red dirt bike being rolled in along side him. Wendy didn't expect this but decided to still be friendly. "uhh, hey Robbie."

Robbie leaned his bike against the wall, "so thought I drop by and see if this party was worth anything. See you decided to do the same."

"I also work here," Wendy pointed out, "plus our friends Rias and the others are here. You remember Dripper for last week, right?"

Robbie barely glanced a Dipper who was waving politely. "No."

Wendy had to keep herself from scowling. "Listen Robbie, can we talk-?"

She didn't get to finish before Robbie interrupts her. "Sure, we can. Check out my new guitar."

Robbie took said guitar out of the case and started to play. While she thought it was cool, she can feel the tension right now and knew it would only make things worst. "Why don't we talk over here?" Wendy said quickly, hoping to lead him away before planning on slipping back towards Dipper.

Robbie didn't fight her and kept playing as Wendy all but pulled him to a different side of the room. Dipper scratched his head, not sure what to make of that as he watched them go. Finally he shrugged it off, thinking they were simply gonna hang out. He didn't notice someone was standing behind him. "Well that was akweird."

Dipper jumped and turned to see the new girl behind him.

She looked to be around his age with long golden hair and fair skin. She wore an eye patch over her left eyes with a drawing of an eye over it. Her right eye was a solid yellow with a small slit pupil. She wore a golden suit with a white button-up shirt under it with a black bow tie, black gloves that reach halfway up her arm, golden riding pants and black riding boots. To top it all off she wore a small top hat, carried a simple black cane and her entire form was glowing. "Akw-what?" Dipper finally asked, confused by the girl's sudden appearance and wording.

"Akweird," the girl repeated, her voice seeming to echo like two people were talking at the same time. "It combines awkward and weird together. It sounds stupid I know but that's what makes it so fun."

Dipper blinked at the girl who laughed at her own fun. After she stopped, she smiled widely at him. "Okay…and you are?" Dipper asked, hoping for an actual answer.

The girl blinked, "Oh right." She tipped her hat and gave a short bow, "The name's Paradox; Paradox Cipher."

"Cipher?" Dipper repeated, wondering where he heard that name before. Then he remembered, "Wait you must be the last one for the contract. Bill's daughter."

Paradox beamed, "that's right. You must be some sort of super sleuth eh Pine Tree?" Here she giggled, amused by something he didn't know. "I'm kidding; I know who you are future hubby."

Dipper blinked at the nickname. "You are at least accepting the contract so easily."

"Why wouldn't I?" Paradox ask as she crossed her legs and sat down, not on the couch next to Dipper but on thin air itself. "It sounds like fun to me even with my soul on the line."

"I thought you would be more upset about the arrangement. I mean we don't really know each other." Dipper was curious about the floating but didn't draw attention to it. "And I didn't know until a few weeks ago, when the group first came."

"Oh, don't worry about that Pine Tree. I'm a mistress of the mind, so I can know what people are thinking, and I may or may not have invaded your mind a couple of times just to get a read on my future hubby." Paradox said as she decided to look at her nails, surprising Dipper at that bit of information. "I just made sure not to mess with any dreams or other things, and I have to say that I'm already impressed. Including the fact that you killed a Wendigo."

"It was going to kill my friends and fiancées, so I had to do it. It's only after things started calming down that I realized I killed something, but I don't feel as bad about it. Am I turning into a monster like it?" Dipper asked as he did try to hide that it was still a traumatic event, and the first time he actually killed something. The Gnomes and Gobblewonker weren't really killed.

"You're fine. That turning into a Wendigo when you kill it doesn't work, unless you ate its flesh. The fact that you're worried about it means you didn't." Dipper actually felt a little better at the fact that he wasn't going to turn into some flesh-eating monster. "So, how about a dance?"

Dipper was surprised by the request, mostly because a girl has never asked him to dance with them before. "Well…the other girls wanted to dance with me anyways. I don't see a reason why not."

"And I'm the first!" Paradox said gleefully, holding out an arm for Dipper. "And I also get to have all your other first too."

"First…what?" Dipper asked, confused.

"Don't worry about it."

(scene change)

Mabel and Dani were having a good time, both dancing like fools and having fun. It didn't take long however for them to sit down and relax for a minute. Mabel took a sip of a bottle water, before she noticed something out of the corner of her eye. It was a small lizard on the shoulder of a very large girl. She wore a pink shirt and had a short ponytail for her brown hair while next to her was a small girl clearly of Asian descent with long dark hair and a pair of glasses. "Oh my gosh a lizard!" Mabel called out with glee. "I'm Mabel and this is Dani."

"Hey," the ghost girl greeted.

"Hi," the larger one replied. "I'm Grenda and this is Candy."

Candy waved to them, allowing the two to see on each of her fingers besides her thumb had small forks taped to them. This got Dani's interest, "why do you have forks taped to your fingers?"

Instead of explaining at first, Candy stabbed her fingers into the bowl of popcorn Grenda was holding and shown she has popcorn on each fork. "Improvement of human being."

"Awesome," Dani whispered, wondering why she hasn't thought of something like that before.

Mabel also was in awe as she whispered, "I found more of my people."

It was around this time did Soos make an announcement. "Remember dudes," he said reading from his book, "whoever parties…hardies? What?" Soos was confused by the word but shrugged "Will get the party crown." He held up a cheap metal fake crowd for all of them to see. "Most applause at the end of the night wins."

This got the attention from everyone at the party, from Mabel looking excited to Junior who's as starting to gain a smirk on his face. Chi noticed that Mimi was eyeing the crown and the daughter of Aku had a new goal in mind.

Off to the side Paradox was dancing with Dipper, looking more amused as her fiancé tried to keep up. She didn't mind his attempts at dancing as she moved around him as if she was floating on air, even allowing Dipper to twirl her around once. Paradox did pause when she heard of the contest from Soos. She turned to see the prize and a grin formed on her face. Dipper noticed this and connected the dotes seeing the crown offered by Soos. "I wish you luck," Dipper said it encourage her.

Paradox giggled, happy her fiancé seemed so confidante in her. "Thanks Pine Tree, though I don't need luck. Winning this contest would be a piece of cake."

Paradox zipped over and held up her hand to Soos. "Party Crown? I'll be taking that good sir."

Soos however shook his head, "sorry you gotta win it. It's sorta a competition thing."

Paradox waved him off, "please, there isn't anyone here that will even be crazy enough to go up against-"

She was interrupted when Mabel rushed forward and accidentally pushed her out of the way. "I'll compete!"

Paradox, who after she was pushed was frozen in the air with her body titled slightly. "I stand corrected…and also lopsided." She righted herself up and placed her feet on the floor and turned to Mabel. "Ah Shooting Star, I shouldn't be surprised to see your hyper self."

Mabel turned and smiled at the glowing girl. "Hi, I'm Mabel."

"I know," Paradox huffed, fixing her hat just right and twirling her cane around. "As much fun as it will be to play with my future sister-in-law, the winner of this contest will be-"

"Me!" Chi quickly said, butting into their conversation. "I will allow this once chance surrender with dignity."

"Don't count us out yet Chi," Junior adds, stepping up and crossing his arms. "None of us are giving up that crown without a fight."

"Ah Junior," Mabel gussied. "Why didn't you tell me you wanted to sing with me?"

"Don't make this weird," Junior muttered, annoyingly.

Paradox giggled, "So Skull Head and Fire Eye want to play too eh? More fun for me." She took off her hat and bowed to them, "I wish you luck as you will need it. May the best Demi-god win."

Junior and Chi raised a brow at this claim while Mabel cheered, "yeah!...wait what?"

(Scene change)

Wendy was getting more and more stressed as time went on. Mostly because even though she was trying to get away from her friend Robbie, he always seems to try and make an excuse to stay near her. Now she loved her friends but even she had an end to her patients. It didn't help a few times where she glanced towards Dipper, she found him now talking and even dancing with a golden glowing girl she hasn't seen before. She knew she had to get rid of Robbie, but she would rather not take her temper out on him and make him leave by force. A quick glance around the room showed that Dipper was alone now with the new girl up by Soos with Mabel, Junior and Chi. Seeing as a chance she looked for something she can us. Finally, she noticed Robbie's bike was still in the same spot where he brought it. Part of her felt bad but that part was very small as Wendy used an excuse to get some drinks to leave Robbie. Spying the perfect partner in crime she approaches Lilith, who was amusing herself by dancing wildly getting the attention of many guy and several girls. Slipping next to the succubus, Wendy asked "hey Lil, care to help me with a prank?"

Lilith paused before she smirked at Wendy, telling the human teen she was interested. "What did you have in mind?"

A few minutes later Wendy made her way over towards Soos as the Dj played the song Chi requested. The daughter of Aku stood on stage with mic in hand. Making sure Mimi was near the front of the stage like she asked, Chi's song started off.

(Play: Crush song by Twaimz)

Hush, hush, hush
Blush, blush, blush
You are now my big fat crush

Here Chi pointed right to Mimi, getting everyone else to look at her in surprise. Mimi herself blinked before pointing to herself, somehow surprised by this.

I'm single as I can be
You're single, perfect for me
I'm gonna give you a bunch of reasons
Why you should date me

Here Chi moved around the stage as she kept going.

Reason number one - I'm super hot (points to herself)
Reason number two - he's super not (points to a surprised Dipper)
Reason number three - I'm all you got
And all you got is someone hot

Chi rushed and sat down on the edge of the stage in front of Mimi, still holding the mic before giving Mimi something; a small pamphlet.

Girl check my résumé
You want a background check? Okay.
First name hot, and last name bitch
Wanna get with me? Now that's the sitch
You think I'm trash?
Hell no, I'm class and I got a big fat ass

Chi got up as she sang, strutting around before pausing and cocking her hip to show off like she said. Mimi was looking the small resume that Chi handed her before glancing back up to the stage once more.

And all I gotta say is...

Chi slid on her knees before Mimi and as if begging kept singing.

Please date me because I'm single
S-I-N-G-L-E, love me
And hug me, and touch me
And, well, f…
Hey!"

Soos had suddenly cut off the music and song, much to Chi's displeasure. "Sorry dude," Soos apologizes to her. "But it started to get a little too heated for the crowd."

Chi pouts, not noticing how most if not all the crowd was blushing from Chi's display. The only one among the crowd by the stage not having a reaction was Mimi who was staring blankly at the other girl.

Wendy took this moment to walk up and whisper something to Soos. After he nodded, Soos made a new announcement "Dudes, would the owner of a red and silver dirt bike please report outside? It's being stolen right now."

This got Robbie's attention, "Wait? What!?" he quickly got off the couch and ran to the window. He could make out a small figure riding his bike away from the shack. Growling, Robbie quickly ran out the door to catch the thief, "Hey! Get Back here!"

Wendy took this opportunity to sneak next to Dipper to try and dance with him, at least before anyone else could take up his time. "Man, Robbie got so unlucky," Wendy said when she got close enough.

Dipper nodded his head to her statement. "Yeah, I wonder who stole his bike?" Dipper wondered as he shrugged. "Maybe he'll get it back."

"Maybe he will," Wendy said as Junior took the stage and took the microphone.

(Play: Land of the Dead by Voltaire)

A Minotaur's my butler

A Cyclops my valet

A centaur draws my chariot that takes me down the way

Through a river made of fire to a street that's paved with bones

I got a dozen zombie skeletons to walk me to my throne

In the land of the dead, Heck boy ain't it grand?

I'm the overlord of the underworld

Cause I hold horror's hand

In the land of the dead, I'm darkside royalty

I'm far renowned in the underground and you can't take that from me.

The crowd cheered as Junior took a breath from the song. He did however get the crowd to sing along for the next part.

Junior: Whoa!

Crowd: Whoa!

Junior: Whoa!

Crowd: Whoa!

Junior: Whoa!

Crowd: Whoa!

Lee and Nate sang along and were pretty much acting like idiots. Unfortunately, they were acting up while too close to Chi. The demon girl was still in a foul mood since her song was cut short and took her aggravation out on them. She gave them a sudden push that knocked the two over. However, they didn't go down along as they knocked a few other people down as well, each calling out:

"OW! OW! OW! OW! OW!"

Junior gave Chi a glare which the girl didn't care about. Not wanting to let that ruin his performance he went on with the song.

Cerberus my lap dog is loyal as can be

My bed is made of skulls; I'm in the lap of luxury

I got a dragon blood Jacuzzi; the gorgons think it's cool

And a seven-head hydra livin' in my swininn' pool

In the land of the dead, Heck boy ain't it grand?

I'm the overlord of the underworld

Cause I hold horror's hand

Junior start to sing a little faster as he hit the final verse.

In the land of the dead, I'm darkside royalty

I'm far renowned in the underground and you can't take that from meeee!

No you can't take that from me

Wendy and Dipper clapped when Junior finished his song. "Wow," Wendy said, impressed. "I didn't know he could sing."

"Yeah," Dipper agreed since he couldn't recall any topic of Junior singing ever coming up. "But the song does fit him so well."

Wendy laughed, "I'll say. You think his house really have that stuff?"

Dipper blinked, "you mean the skeleton servants and stuff?"

Wendy shook her head, "no that's a given. I mean the dragon blood pool and pet hydra."

Dipper shrugged, "I mean their dad is the Grim Reaper and he is one of the Lords of the Underworld. It wouldn't be too surprising."

Here Wendy laughed "if any of our friends actually have that stuff in their homes, they better give us a tour so we can try it for ourselves."

Both looked at each other before they broke out laughing at the crazy idea. They didn't notice someone appearing right behind them. "I should inform you that dragon's blood as several different magical properties. The blood not only acts as a natural muscle relaxer but also moisturizes the skin at the same time. Mother had one artificial hot spring installed filled with dragon's blood for her own pleasure. She often enjoys taking a dip for smooth skin. They are most enjoyable once you've tried them."

Dipper and Wendy could only stare before Dipper added, "You learn something new everyday."

Mini kept her eyes on her brother as Mabel was excitedly talking to him, no doubt due to his performance. "Thy song was enlightening though I fear mistakes were made. The hydra in the swimming pool would be most impractical and would be better accommodated to stay in a moat."

"…"

"…"

Dipper and Wendy wasn't sure what to say after this explanation. Finally Wendy had to ask something on her mind. "…you guys don't have a moat, do you?"

Mini blinked at the seemly random question in her opinion but had no reason to not answer. Shaking her head she says, "Castle Grim is located on a jagged mountain, thy have no need of a moat."

"That's amazing," Dipper said as his curiosity started to take hold. "I got so many questions I want to ask."

Mini offered a small smile, "I am more then happy to oblige with you, perhaps in exchange for a dance?"

Dipper took the hint and offered his arm to her. Wendy stayed quite as she watched them go, knowing that Dipper's fiancés had more rights for his attention. Though when they were far enough away Wendy turned and pulled at her hair, holding back an angry growl at her missed opportunity.

"Tough break huh Ice Bag?" Paradox said suddenly appearing behind Wendy. Wendy jumped; shocked at the girl's sudden appearance, not only talking to her but with the golden glow surrounding her form. Paradox grinned and tipped her hat. "Paradox Cipher, one of Pine Tree's future wives."

"Right, Wendy Corduroy, so why'd you say that?" She asked after shaking hands, a little curious on the girl, but still frustrated that she lost her chance.

"Relax Ice Bag, one of the powers I have is mind reading so I can see what you're thinking that it sucks that you didn't ask for a dance for your-"

"Please don't say it out loud." Wendy rushed to hush out that last part, as she didn't want to have her crush on Dipper announced out loud in a party. "But yeah, it sucks that I couldn't ask to dance. It also feels a little awkward that I've really fallen for a younger guy."

"Love troubles aside, I think you'll get another chance, the kid's got plenty of girls that he's gotta marry."

Wendy blinked, taken aback by this. She turned her head to Paradox and ask, "you're actually okay with me having a crush on Dipper but also would be fine if I was with him?"

Paradox shrugged, "he's already has to marry the other girls and more importantly me. Another girl wanting him won't make a difference."

Again Wendy was taken aback by the calm reply. Figuring it wasn't worth getting more into she watched Dipper dance with Mini, both enjoying themselves as Mabel provided the music as she sang 'Don't Start Un-believing' by Road-trip. She watched as Dipper gave Mini a small twirl, the girl giving a small giggle. Wendy sighed and ran a hand through her hair, wondering how she will be able to go and possible get a dance since he was having such a good time with his fiancées. Paradox notice this train of thought and groaned, "are you seriously going with this routine? Get ahold of yourself girl."

Wendy looked at the glowing girl, not sure what to take from that statement. "Wha?"

She was stopped when Paradox pointed the end if her cane at Wendy's nose. "Stop with the self pity party, those are boring. Listen; you're cool and not to mention hot. You got a nice figure and if this was any other story, Dipper would be the one with the crush. Hell in a different time and different place I would be jealous of you."

Wendy herself wasn't sure what to say to this; both from the compliments and the other parts they confused her. "Are you…?"

Paradox rolled her single eye as she picked Wendy's line of thought. "Someone with a simple human mind can't begin to understand my preferences. Besides you don't care either way."

"I don't," Wendy confirmed, hoping that she didn't offend the girl. "Just seems like a little random."

Paradox huffed, "keep dreaming Ice Bag, you can't pull off insane like I can." She glanced over and once again noticed the look Wendy had as she watched Dipper who was now dancing with Dani and Rias. Paradox now started to get annoyed, "this is getting pathetic. Just go over and be ready to dance with Pine Tree. You get once chance after my song but that's it, so you better not waste it."

Wendy's head jerked from Dipper to Paradox before back to Dipper. She smiled as Paradox Started off to the stage since Mabel was done. "Thanks Paradox."

Paradox waved her off, not even looking at the taller girl, "yeah yeah; you owe me."

Wendy watched her leave before she made her move. Slipping through the crowd, making sure not to hit anyone, before she stepped up next to Dipper and Rias. "Nice to hear Mabel respects the classics."

"It fit the tone of the contest," Dipper agreed. "I'm not sure who I want to win more; Mabel or Junior."

"I don't think they would hate you for choosing the other" Rias advices as she watched the stage. "Are their anymore left to do?"

As if to answer, Soos made an announcement. "And our final member of our Party Hardy contest, give a hand to Paradox!" He paused and then whispered to her, ruining the effect by also whispering into his mike. "Did I say that right?"

Paradox rolled her eyes and took her place. The music started out like a chime and slow melody before Paradox started to sing, her echoing voice more even, soothing and almost hypnotic.

(Play: Control by Halsey)

They send me away to find them a fortune
A chest filled with diamonds and gold
The house was awake, the shadows and monsters
The hallways, they echoed and groaned

I sat alone, in bed till the morning
I'm crying, "They're coming for me"
And I tried to hold these secrets inside me
My mind's like a deadly disease

Paradox had the crowd in awe with none cheering to hear the music better. Some wondered of the effect to make her body glow like that. Paradox herself eyed the crowd before her gaze caught Dipper, making her smirk as she sang the next verse.

I'm bigger than my body
I'm colder than this home
I'm meaner than my demons
I'm bigger than these bones

And all the kids cried out, "Please stop, you're scaring me"
I can't help this awful energy
God damn right, you should be scared of me
Who is in control?

Around the room, the other underworld girls and Junior felt a small chill. They weren't sure why but they all gazed upon Paradox who seem to give a subtle smirk their way.

I paced around for hours on empty
I jumped at the slightest of sounds
And I couldn't stand the person inside me
I turned all the mirrors around

Not many people noticed that the lights seem to dim and darken; even with Soos not controlling the lights. This seem to make Paradox's glow more pronounced and supernatural. Stan barely blinked at this, thinking it was a way to save some money on lights from this party. He paused when he thought he saw something in the mirror next to him but only saw his dark reflection. He shrugged and walked away, not seeing his reflection didn't move with him and it morphed into a smaller shadow with a top hat.

I'm bigger than my body
I'm colder than this home
I'm meaner than my demons
I'm bigger than these bones

And all the kids cried out, "Please stop, you're scaring me"
I can't help this awful energy
God damn right, you should be scared of me
Who is in control?

Paradox slowed the tempo down as the next verse slowing came. Her gaze was upon the underworld group, seeing they were both watching each other and trying to study them. She grinned at them as her single eye turned a bright vivid blue.

I'm well acquainted with villains that live in my head
They beg me to write them so they'll never die when I'm dead
And I've grown familiar with villains that live in my head
They beg me to write them so I'll never die when I'm dead

I'm bigger than my body
I'm colder than this home
I'm meaner than my demons
I'm bigger than these bones

The song tempo got faster as the lights all but went out. Paradox form seem to also dim showing just her silhouette, her blue glowing eye and the upside-down triangle eyepatch with eye pattern being the only things visible.

And all the kids cried out, "Please stop, you're scaring me"
I can't help this awful energy
God damn right, you should be scared of me
Who is in control?

The song got louder as the underworld gangs' eyes went wide as darkness seem to surround them as Paradox towered over them like a giant, in the same dark silhouette as before but now her eye was focused on them.

And all the kids cried out, "Please stop, you're scaring me"
I can't help this awful energy
God damn right, you should be scared of me
Who is in control?

When the song ended the darkness was gone, Paradox's shadow form was back in her spot and the lights turned back on again. Paradox grinned before she bowed, getting the crowd to cheer wildly. She straightens up and wink towards the underworld gang, who was all but gapping at her. She started to walk off the stage as they looked to one another. They got the message loud and clear: she was all but declaring war on them.

Paradox barely passed Soos before she snapped her finger. Soos seem to recall something and made a new announcement. "One last song before we bestow the party crown. So let's take it down. Ladies? Dudes? Now the time."

Soos played a slow song and the crowd slowly broke into pairs and danced.

"Hey, wanna dance?" Wendy asked as she kept herself cool and calm, which was surprisingly easy despite being a bundle of nerves, thanks to her lumberjack father and brothers. Dipper turned to face her when she asked as he thought about it for a moment.

"I dunno, I mean I'm already deep in romantic drama with this whole engagement thing." Dipper spoke true as it was kind of a problem as Wendy just shrugged a bit.

"Dude, it's just one dance, and I really like this song."

Dipper thought for a moment before he offered his arm, "sure why not."

Wendy had to keep herself from seeing too happy when she hooked the arm and walked with Dipper to the dance floor. Passing Rias, the devil offered a small wink to her friend which Wendy returned. Once on the dance floor Dipper and Wendy started to slowly dance, Dipper feeling slightly awkward with his much taller partner, but Wendy didn't seem to mind as she placed his hand on her hip, holding the other and having her other hand on his shoulder. They danced slowly, Wendy being the one that was leading but were enjoying themselves. After a moment Dipper said, "I'm sorry if this is weird; dancing with someone so short."

"Dude relax," Wendy advised, not wanting her crush to feel bad about himself. "You're a few years younger, no one expects you to be taller than someone my age yet." After a moment she added, "besides if it makes you feel better, I was freakishly tall when I was your age. Puberty hit me like a truck and I shot up in size both ways; way faster than my friends did." Normally she wouldn't have been embarrassed at someone know how awkward her growth spurts were and just laugh it off. But admitting it to her crush was someone else and at least she figured it would make himself feel a bit better about all of this.

"Really?" Dipper asked her, surprised by this.

Wendy chuckled, "if I didn't want to keep dancing for the song, I would show you a picture of me when I was younger. I was a freak; I mean you've seen my dad."

"If anyone's big it is him," Dipper agreed laughing with Wendy.

The two enjoyed the dance as the song ended. "One more song dudes, then it will be time for the bestowing of the party crown" Soos called out to everyone. "It's gonna be the-" he paused to press a key on his sound board and the sound of an explosion went off. Soos looked pleased with himself, "nailed it."

Dipper and Wendy broke from the dance floor and headed back to their friends. as Wendy passed Rias, she held her hand low to which Rias slapped to congratulate her friend. This time Lilith returned from her prank and gave Wendy the thumbs up. Wendy felt bad for Robbie but she pushed it from her mind since she had other things to worry about. She did know she would have to make it up to Lilith for missing out so much. Lilith used this moment to get one last dance from Dipper which thankfully it was pretty tamed in Dipper opinion.

It wasn't long before Mabel, Junior, Chi and Paradox were on stage again with Soos between them. "Time to crowd the party crown!" he pressed a key and a boxing bell rang.

Paradox gave them a smirk, "I hope none of you will be torn to too badly when I win."

Junior and Chi narrowed their eyes at her, not trusting the girl after her display of power. Mabel smiled happily, not reading the mood. Soos held his hand over Mabel, "Applaud to vote for Chi!"

The crowd clapped and Soos held his hand to see the votes. "Now for Mabel!"

More clapped including the underworld group, most of the crowd and even Stan was clapping to show his support.

Soos held his hand up, "Mabel is in the lead. Now Junior!"

The room clapped as well as Junior grinned at the people cheering him on. Soos raised his hand again and was surprised, "wow we have a tie!"

Junior and Mabel glanced at each other, surprised by this. Mabel beamed as she was fine with this while Junior pouts, hoping that he didn't have to deal with Mabel saying they won together. Soos then called out, "And finally clap to vote for Paradox!"

Paradox leaned on her cane and just smirked at the crowd. No one noticed how her eye seem to brighten up for a second. The crowd went wild, almost everyone was cheering and clapping. Even Wendy was clapping politely since she owed Paradox anyways. The only other ones that weren't clapping was Stan and the rest of the gang. Soos easily found the votes outnumbering the leads. "And the winner is Paradox!"

Paradox smirked as she took the crown and spun it around on her finger, "thank you, thank you. I'm so happy to see you all know who's the best."

"So modest," Junior muttered while Chi growled. Mabel looked slightly disappointed but otherwise didn't seem too upset.

Paradox turned to them "don't feel bad…I'm simply in another league."

"This isn't over," Chi declared hotly.

Paradox just giggled, "oh Fire Eye, don't feel too left out. I'm sure on the big wedding night, Claws will give you some attention. Maybe the others will too."

Chi growled and grid her teeth, sparks starting to appear over her eyes threatening to lite once more. Paradox just giggled and walked away, leaving the daughter of Aku to glare at her. "I don't like her."

"I don't either," Junior agreed. "There's something about her."

"She seems nice," Mabel argued, not seeing the big deal.

Junior and Chi both gave her deadpan looks.

(scene change)

Less then an hour later the party was over, the only ones left was Stan, his employees and the rest of the gang as well as Mabel and Dani's new friends Candy and Grenda. Both girls walked over to Candy and Grenda before Mabel sighed in disappointment, "Sorry I let you guy down."

"We understand that you probably want to leave anyways" Dani added, also sad that none of her friends won.

"But then we'll miss the sleepover," Candy said.

Mabel stared at her, "The what?"

"For real?" Dani asked, almost hopeful.

Grenda explained, "We called our moms and they said we can sleep over here with you. You and your friends like total rock stars."

Dani squealed happy she got more friends besides the other girls Dipper was also marrying. After Gideon she was scared that she wouldn't be able to make anymore friends. Dani knew she would have to tell them the truth but she had a feeling that wouldn't matter. She spun around and pointed to Soos who was still at the DJ booth. "Soos! Turn that music back on! This is going all night!"

"Way ahead of you, hambone!" Soos cried getting a new record ready and started playing more music.

The others were surprised by this but Rias, Wendy, Lilith and Mini seem at least amused by this. Chi rolled her eyes, not in the best of moods. At least until Mimi went and play a party hat on her head before wearing one as well. After which she walked over to offer Candy and Grenda their own hats. Junior and Dipper glanced at one another, surprise but glad at the fact their sisters were make more friends.

None of them noticed the mirror overlook the room shifting before a shadow appeared. The shadow did nothing but spy as it opened a single glowing eye. 'Soon Pine Tree, you will see things my way.'


And finished! Man this took a while but I am happy how it turned out. As you can see we now have the final member of our cast, the daughter of Bill Cipher; Paradox Cipher. The name makes sense and I like how we have her. She is crazy like her father and also scheming things of her own. More of the character will be seen now that she has been revealed with next chapter being very important. I won't spoil anything but it will be fun.

So how was it? Was the party entertaining enough or should we have introduced Paradox a different way? Who do you think is Paradox? Leave a review on what you think. And Remember all flames will be brought to Stan Pines who will gather them up as an attraction for the Mystery Shack so keep them coming.

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