A.N/ Thank you to all those who review! It is greatly appreciated, and I am glad that you are enjoying this story. I am super duper sorry about the delay. I did not want to write. I have this thing where I have to be in a "mood" to be able to write. Chapters may become more frequent during the weekends. Also, this story may have a maximum of 5 chapters, I am facing writers block. If you have any suggestions for the story, please private message me or leave them in the reviews. Anyways, I do not own anything, except the plot. Enjoy!
-Mabel's P.O.V-
I was sitting in the forest, alone. I could not get my mind off of Dipper. Does he even miss me? Does he care? My thoughts were interrupted by a faint, "MABEL!" I bolted. For some reason, I did not want to be found. I ran deeper into the forest. I stopped when I couldn't here calls for me anymore. I was out of breath.
I leaned against a tree, and sunk down. Tears began forming in my eyes again. I picked up a flower that was next to me, and started playing with it in my hands.
"Mabel?" I heard a voice call.
I looked up, it was Grunkle Ford. I jumped up and sprinted out of there, tears now falling down my cheeks.
"Mabel, wait! Come back!" I heard him say.
I didn't listen, I continued running. It was now clear to me why I was running. I was a disappointment to Dipper. I don't want him to suffer because of me. I caused him pain. I always hold him back. I am just in the way of him. I am just an obstacle he can't avoid.
I was able to outrun Grunkle Ford, because he was old. I found myself in a small field. I looked at my surroundings. It was just a large area of grass. I decided that I could be found easily here. I entered another part of the forest. I was starting to get thirsty. I walked through the forest and found a creek. I ran over to it, got on my knees, cupped my hands, and putting them in the water. I bought them back out, and they were filled with water. I began sipping the water out of my hands until it was all gone.
"That should do it for now." I said to myself. I continued my journey into the forest.
-Dipper's P.O.V-
"Dipper. Dipper! Dipper, come in!"
"Great-Uncle Ford! What is it?"
"I saw Mabel! She ran away from me, I lost her."
"Where are you?"
"Deep in the forest. It's getting late; I'm going to start heading back. I suggest you do the same. I will radio in Stan."
"Okay."
I sighed. I was defeated. Ford almost had Mabel, but she ran away, why? I walked back to the Mystery Shack, looking down at my feet. I made it, and then radioed Stan and Ford that I was back. I entered the door, and headed for the stairs. I entered the attic. I locked the door, and sat down on my head, pulling me knees to my head. I put my head on my knees, and cried.
"What are we gonna do, Ford?" It was Grunkle Stan. They were back.
"I don't know, Stanley. The best we can do is hope."
I pulled my head out of my knees, and looked at Mabel's bed. I wondered what she was doing. I had a bed, while she was probably be sleeping in the dirt, with no other warmth other than her sweater. I miss you Mabel. I thought. The front door opened again.
"Any luck, dudes?" It was Soos.
I dragged myself off my bed and headed for the door. I unlocked the door and opened it. I slowly walked out, my hat covering my eyes. I made my way down the stairs. I saw Soos, Ford, and Stan. They all looked at me.
"You doing okay, kiddo?" Stan had asked.
"No."
"Listen, I know that this is really tough for you, I know what it's like not knowing if your twin is okay. But, Mabel is a strong girl. She can handle herself."
"You really think so?" I said with hope.
"I know so." Stan said, now smiling at me.
"Who's hungry? I brought home food for you guys." Soos said.
Just then the door busted open.
"I heard the news." It was Wendy.
"I had to tell her." Soos said.
"Wendy, listen you can't tell anyone. I don't want anyone freaking out, at least not yet." Stan said.
"You got it."
I was looking at the floor. Everyone went to the kitchen. I just stood there not knowing what to say or do.
"You okay, dude?" Wendy asked.
"How can I be?" I asked.
"I'm not sure. Come on; let's go get you something to eat."
"I can't. How can I eat if I don't even know if Mabel has anything to eat?" I said.
Wendy frowned.
"You have to."
"No. I won't. I refuse." I said.
"Dipper, come on." Stan interrupted.
"No."
Wendy explained the situation to him.
"Kid, how about you and I head down to the store, and buy some Gummy Koalas."
"Why?"
"We can go into the forest and set them down somewhere, where Mabel can find them."
"Can we put a note on the bag?"
"Of course."
"Okay. I'm in."
"Alright, let's go. Wendy, want to come."
"Of course. I will do anything to help."
"Ford, Soos Wendy, Dipper, and I will be right back." Stan announced.
The three of us hustled into Stan's car. Wendy sat up front, Stan was going to drive, and I was in the back. I couldn't look at the forest. Mabel was in there, somewhere. I was determined to find her.
About ten minutes later we had parked in front of a store. We headed into the store. I grabbed a big bag of Gummy Koalas. They were Mabel's favorite. Stan paid for them, and we all climbed back into the car.
The car pulled up in front of the mystery shack. Stan, Wendy, and I then got out, and walked into the forest. Wendy used her phone as a flashlight. We found a clearing and placed the Gummy Koalas down there. I set up a little mirror so the sun would reflect off of it and hopefully get Mabel's attention the next day. I then put down a note that I wrote on the way back. Wendy and Stan signed it, but I wrote down Soos and Ford's names too, because I knew they missed her dearly.
We then made our way out of the forest.
