Chapter 16: Is this the End?

Dipper's POV

Me and Pacifica couldn't help but blush whenever we saw each other working in the Mystery Shack the rest of the day. And of course Mabel was around to tease me whenever she caught us glaring into each other's eyes. She hasn't admitted that she knew what happened this morning between me and Pacifica, but I'm pretty sure she had a good idea.

It was now the end of the day and close to closing time for the Mystery Shack. I was sweeping the porch while Pacifica, Mabel, and Wendy were inside the store giggling to themselves. They were probably doing that girl talk thing. Whenever I ask she says, "It's nothing you don't already know". This only scares me more since Mabel's and Wendy's favorite topic is always Pacifica and my relationship status.

I was listening through the screen door trying to depict words that would lead me to the topic of the conversation they were having. But after failing in my attempt, I noticed a familiar site coming up the driveway. A long black limo was making its way to the front of the driveway.

"What the hell do they want now…"

I was startled as I looked behind me to find a worried and angered Stan standing in front of the screen door. We had to act quickly.

"MABEL, WENDY, PACIFICA, ROOFTOP…NOW!"

They didn't question me and started to work their way up the latter to Wendy's chilling spot on the roof. But before Pacifica moved, she saw between the crack of me and Stan the limo coming up the driveway.

She looked at me with a worried face, not for her own safety but for my own.

"It's ok, I have Stan with me." I said trying to convince her.

"Don't you dare do something stupid again!" she yelled and then quickly climbed the ladder.

I smiled a little and took a second to watch her cute butt disappear. God, I love it.

I quickly snapped out of thinking about her as I now glared at the sleek black limo parking in front of us.

As soon as it stopped, out came both Mr. and Mrs. Northwest. Dressed to impress as always.

Pacifica took into hiding on the roof next to Mabel and Pacifica. But they went to the part of the roof where they could see and slightly hear what was going on.

"My dear young boy! So good to see you! We heard about the accident at the mall. It seems you almost lost your life that day. I'm glad to see you back to full health." Said Mr. Northwest

Stan was about to scream at the Northwests in anger but I put a hand against his chest to stop him. "They were hear to talk to me, not you" I thought as I glared up at him. He understood and kept his mouth shut. "Thanks Stan" I thought

"Cut the shit Northwests! I thought I told you to stay the hell away from here!" I screamed now seriously ticked off. Even after hiring those goons, I still wasn't afraid of them. And I wasn't going to back down. They couldn't do anything by themselves anyway. They always have to hire someone to do their dirty work anyway. With the exception of beating Pacifica.

The Northwest's for a second time showed me they're true colors, this time in front of Stan and the girls who were secretly hiding and listening from the roof.

"Fine we'll drop the act. I don't want to act polite to a bunch of animals anyway." Mr. Northwest hissed.

"Animals! Look whose-" I stopped Stan again. He could hardly keep the rage inside him, so I decided to make him go away.

"Stan would you mind getting your shotgun from your office, just in case they suddenly become unwelcome?" I asked with a sneer

"Nothing would make me happier but I'm not leaving you out here with them." Stan argued.

"Mr. Pines you have nothing to worry about! We're all adults here." Mrs. Northwest weighed in.

"Besides I won't be alone" I said as I pointed to Soos driving up in the Mystery-cart.

Soos seeing the situation decided to not get close but watch from afar next to the Mystery-cart.

"Stan started cussing under his breath and started to move slowly into the Shack to get the gun he was planning on using. I was too, depending on how this conversation goes.

"Well now I see from what side of the gene pool you get your temper Little Pines" Mr. Northwest teased.

"First-off, call me Dipper."

"Second, keep talking badly about my family and I'll show you how much worse I AM compared to them." I threatened.

After that statement, the Northwests suddenly took a step back. I realized it was because I had just made a really scary face that gave chills down their spine. I never realized I could even make that kind of face, but it gave me the confidence that I had nothing to fear.

"I don't want to remind you why I asked Stan to get his gun, from our last conversation alone, it should be perfectly clear. So tell me why you've come, or get lost." I demanded

"Well… The truth is, it's about Pacifica." Mrs. Northwest said. Of course it was, I couldn't think of any other reason they would be here.

"We've decided that we've been going about this all wrong." Mr. Northwest said.

"How so?" I asked a little curious.

"After… On-goings in our house… We decided that Pacifica would do everything she could to stay away from us. This is a problem because we have been looking for the girl as if she looked the same as when she left. But she could have changed her name and looks!" Mr. Northwest said with confidence.

I was starting to get nervous.

"And while searching for her, another name always came up as we asked throughout the town." Mrs. Northwest said.

"And who would that be?" I asked cautiously

"Elicia Pines…" Mr. Northwest said with a smile.

I took a huge gulp and tried to not look nervous. Shit, how much do they know?

"Why would my cousin's name come up?" I asked as if I knew nothing.

"Well it seems the day your cousin arrived is the day Pacifica disappeared. We were hoping you would allow us to talk with her so we can see… if she saw Pacifica as she came into town or anyone unusual the night she came." Said Mr. Northwest

I could feel their eyes trying to see through me, as if they could read my mind or pierce my heart. But I couldn't crumble here, not now when I finally knew how much Pacifica and I cared for each other.

"I'm sorry but Elicia isn't here right now." I said

"That's too ba-"

"But… Even if she was I wouldn't let here near you." I interrupted

"And why is that!" Mrs. Northwest flustered

"Because I care for my cousin and sister too much to let them get involved with the likes of you! Plus your information is wrong, Elicia came a day before Pacifica disappeared. In fact we were going to introduce Pacifica to her after that party in your mansion, but she never came."

I glared at the two abusive parents. They glared at me. I don't know if they bought my lie, but it was quickly well thought on the spot I think. I hoped it would keep them off Pacifica's trail. At least for a couple days. Enough time to think of a new plan.

Mr. Northwest was about to protest but Stan walked right behind me with his shotgun in hand.

"I think I've said enough… now if you would kindly get off Stan's property… that would be great!" I said sarcastically.

"Now listen here, we are not leaving until-"

The sound of the shotgun's bullet being loaded and cocked into the barrel interrupted him. But it wasn't Stan that was holding it, it was me. I had enough of this. I wanted them gone. The barrel shotgun was heavy, but I didn't show that weakness as my noodly arms held it tight, pointed in their direction.

"I've warned you twice now. Don't make me say it again." I proclaimed

Mr. and Mrs. Northwest slowly backed away. They knew I was serious, not only for the gun but for the face I made as I warned them. The same face that scared them before. This face comes naturally to me now. I don't know why but maybe I make it when I'm serious about protecting Pacifica. I hope she never has to see it. Even Stan backed away when he saw my look.

The Northwest's limo quickly drove off into the forest as the sun was beginning to set. I cocked the shotgun, unloaded it, and handed it back to Stan.

"Dipper when did you learn to use a gun!" Stan said worried yet proud.

"You kidding me? You always have that thing lying around, so at the beginning of the summer I learned how to use it in the forest on my own."

I walked passed him and entered the Shack, I smiled because I was happy to throw Pacifica's parents off her trail. But I frowned at the thought that they were too close this time. Looks like hiding Pacifica here isn't going to last much longer.

"OOF-" I was suddenly tackled and my head hit the ground. I felt agonizing pain as two more somethings added to the weight on top of me. I felt huge squishy padding all along the front of my body as I opened my eyes. On top of me was Pacifica, Mabel, and Wendy. All holding me tight and there boobs squishing against me.

"Dipper that was so cool! You toldly looked manly holding that gun!" Wendy shouted.

"But you weren't actually thinking of shooting them were you? Mabel asked.

I struggled to breathe as I answered, "No I just wanted to scare them."

"Well you did so well that you scared us. I your sister and I've never seen you make a face like that! It was so dark that it sent chills down my spine!" Mabel said

"Y-You saw my face? But how from the roof?" I asked nervously

"We found just the right angle! Wendy said as she and Mabel both nodded.

I looked to Pacifica.

"D-D… Did you see it too?" I asked nervously

"Pacifica quietly nodded as she looked at me with a faint smile on her face.

The more I looked at her, the more I thought that I needed to get her out of here. It was then that I noticed Pacifica wasn't smiling anymore. Because I wasn't.

"What's wrong?" Pacifica asked

I tried to look away but all three big breasted girls held me tight and glared what felt like into my soul. It didn't last long till they got me to spill the beans.

"I…I-I don't think the Mystery Shack is safe for Pacifica anymore." I said as I looked away. It hurt to say it. I didn't want this to be the end.