A/N: Okay, so before I post the next chapter, here's a little mini-chapter to explain some things. :) (Stanley's POV.)
Note: This is not the next chapter. This is simply the events that lead up to chapter 2.
Chapter 2 1/2
Stanley collapsed on his bed, exhausted after a really long day. He and Stanford had not only just finished unpacking, but also fought some gnomes, discovered weird, height-altering crystals, and almost ran into another gremoblin.
"It'll all be worth it... Someday...", Stanley murmered to himself as he slipped off into sleep. Little did Stanley know, he wasn't alone.
A/N: We are now entering Stanley Pines' mind. Brace yourselves.
Stanley was in some sort of black and white version of the shack, with doors and hallways listed as things like "fears, hopes, memories, etc." Suddenly, a door labeled "dreams" opened by itself and Stanley was immediately sucked into it by an unseen force. Inside, it was pitch black, with only a tiny glow coming from Stanley himself to light it. Then, as if someone had flipped an "on" switch, images appeared all around Stanley. They showed various things, monsters, people, places, but the most eye-catching one of all was the image showing a strange book with what looked like an incantation on the cover. The image shifted to show a small library, then the local museum.
"Find the book, find the answers.", a strange voice said to Stanley as the images cut off and he was plunged into darkness once more.
A/N: You are now leaving Stanley's mind. Come back soon!
Stanley: Please don't.
Stanley bolted upright to find himself drenched in a cold sweat. He looked around as he caught his breath, relieved to find that he was back in the real world. Getting up, Stanley reliazed it was already morning, so he quickly threw on some clothes and ran over to Stanford's room.
"Ford, you awake?", Stanley asked as he knocked on the door, which opened to reveal a boxer-clad, half-asleep Stanford.
"I am now...", he grumbled.
"Good. Now get dressed."
"What? Why?"
"Because we're going to the library. Now hurry up. I'll explain in car, alright?"
"Fine...", Stanford grumbled as he shut the door. Stanley rolled his eyes, then headed downstairs for a quick breakfast and to make up a plan to get the book. Finally, a real lead in our case. The Case of the Supernatural Citizens of Gravity Falls, Stanley thought with a smirk as he grabbed a box of cereal, then added, Note to self: use that as a title for future book.
A/N: I hope this clears some stuff up for y'all. :) Also, please tell your friends so we can have more people in our little club! Only 3 more followers until double digits, people! ;D