Chapter 23: Conclusion

Pacifica's POV

2 weeks later…

My life has been forever changed and I never thought I would see this day. The day where I could walk in this huge mansion and not be afraid of what's around every corner.

As I walked through the maze-like halls, I began to realize how much has happened during this one summer. I also realized that the biggest changes occurred in these past 2 weeks.

A couple days after Dipper was admitted to the hospital, we gave our statements to the federal agents of what has been happening. With overwhelming evidence, my so called parents were immediately taken to jail and to await the trail they didn't deserve. Not that we were worried, seeing that the scandal became huge news to all of America. And as patriotic as America is, they hated abusive parents.

Me and Dipper with our love story had suddenly been in every newspaper, every article, and every magazine. It's all anyone could talk about till the day of the trial, which was shown on live television before millions of interested viewers who had our backs.

My parents always said, it was for the sake of the Northwest name, but I thought it was ironic how their actions brought it down in a matter of seconds as they were found guilty of all charges and sent for life in prison.

As me and Dipper left court holding hands, we were swamped with interviews. The world wanted to know what was going to happen next. They followed us everywhere. Even back to the small town of gravity falls. After a couple of days of constant annoyance from the press and paparazzi, Dipper came up with the idea just to get everyone off our backs. One phone call later, we ended up on Fox News for an interview.

There were a lot of questions, like will I change my name? What will happen to all the jobs and companies funded and in contract with the Northwest's? What were my plans for the future? And what was to become of my relationship with Dipper? But how could they ask us this? Did reality forget we were only two 13 year olds? Not that it mattered because me and Dipper were mature and already had answers for their questions.

I decided to not change my name because why would I? I didn't want to become a different person, I just wanted to be the real Pacifica Northwest. The one Dipper fell in love with.

As for everybody that was affected by my families wealth, a contract made by my parents said that if anything happened to them, making them unable to do business, that everything would go to me. I guess they were planning that if they were caught in a business scandal that it would be a safe way to keep the money in the family until they got back on their feet. Looks like they're plan backfired and now left me able to do whatever I wanted.

I told Dipper I wanted to repay any and all debts to those that were harmed or tricked by my family. But Dipper stated that there wasn't any way to prove that everyone who came forward was tricked since there were still those who came after her money. So we decided to only repay those that was recorded in the secret room we found together, holding every big scandal that the Northwest family has done in history.

I also wanted to make the Northwest name something to be proud of. So I donated half of the money to charities.

As for the companies, I gave them full control of the decision making until I was old enough to come back and take control of the companies. Which didn't change much of anything and helped many people keep their jobs.

As for now, I decided to sell the mansion and everything in it. It only holds bitter memories and was way too big for my needs.

Why they asked that last one I won't know. Probably because America loved a hero and a love story. Dipper was definitely that in the eyes of the public. Though he said he just did what he did not because he was in love or because he wanted to, but because it was right thing to do. He admitted that only after saving me that faithful night, did he realize he was in love with me. Embarrassed to the whole discussion, everyone had a field day when it came to me and Dipper.

I came to my room that was empty like the rest of the house. I didn't know why I was still so attached to it even though I thought it was like a cage before.

I stood at the windowsill where it all began. Where my life had changed from one brave decision.

Because of one caring person… Who I just noticed was staring at me from below.

"Hey…you ok?" Dipper asked

"Yes… Just taking one last look."

"Well come down when you're ready. I've have-"

I jumped from the windowsill and started falling towards Dipper's panicked face.

This time he caught me in his arms like a princess.

"I'm sorry you were saying?" I teased

"You could have at least warned me!" Dipper pouted

"Oh don't be like that, a knight in shining armor should always be happy to catch a lady." I teased.

Dipper put me down and gave me a smile.

"Back to what I was saying. I have good news. Me and Mabel convinced our parents to let us stay in Gravity Falls for school."

"Really!" I said excited. The summer was over and I thought that my personal heaven was going to leave, but in the end, they didn't want to leave me either.

"Also, since everything is over now and starting to calm down. There is something I want to ask you." Dipper said nervously.

I gave him my full attention.

"Pacifica Northwest… Would you like to go out with me?"

I was confused by the question. "What do you mean?"

"Well after everything that has happened, I realized I never asked you myself. So here's me nervously waiting for an answer." Dipper said

"Well you should be, I am the beautiful Pacifica Northwest you know? I will have to think about it!" I teased

I saw him get more nervous. Did he really think after everything he has done, that there was a chance I'd still turn him down?

I decided to surprise him with a long intimate kiss. As our soft lips separated, I said "I believe we've been dating the whole time, since I love you and all."

Dipper smiled and his nervousness passed. "I love you too Pacifica"

Author's Notes: Well that's the end, hope you all are satisfied with the ending. Leave a comment on what you thought. I'm sorry it took me so long to finish, I have a lot going on. Now with this story done, I'll hopefully be able to update the others soon. Hope you keep reading and following my stories. This was my first story to ever write. Reading the whole thing again, I can remember how much work and detail went into this. My longest story yet.