Chapter 27
The 31st of August, the rest of the summer passed… not exactly what you would call fast for Dipper he couldn't get over the fact that Bill was gone, he never stopped trying to summon or somehow contact him it at least behind Mabel's back since she thinks he is ok now. He did turn more 'serious' as Mabel would say. But oh well with the party coming closer everyone was rather hyped even Dipper had a smile on his face for a change in this weird summer.
The party wouldn't start until the evening. The theme is the Seven Deadly Sins (It was Pacifica's idea) everyone has to wear something classy and on it something that would match the Sin they think suits them best (Red for Wrath, blue for Sloth, yellow for Greed, green for Envy, purple for Pride, orange for Gluttony and pink for Lust. For anyone who couldn't decide beforehand they would get a rose in the respective colour at the entrance of the party. (It was also her idea to keep it secret from the twins they only knew they had to wear something fancy)
The best thing is the party would be held at McGucket's place the ex-Northwest Manor, Candy, Grenda and Pacifica were the ones in charge of organizing the party, the theme and the invitations so the twins wouldn't be bothered by that, they even got Tats and a few other muscle guys as security guards in case anything happened. The girls were sure it would be the biggest party ever (Which wasn't hard since Gravity Falls wasn't what you would call a 'big city')
It was already midday, the Pines family were having their own small celebration with the twins it consisted of Abulieta's cooking and a cake from melody. Everyone was present even Ford. As the cake was put in front of them the family started singing like any normal birthday.
"Come on children blow out the candles and make a wish" Abuelita said in her usual soft voice to the twins. Mabel blew them right away she was seriously hyped like every year on their birthday, Dipper hesitated it's not like he didn't have a wish, it was only that he knew it wouldn't come true.
"So what did you wish for?" Stan asked patting the kid's backs.
"Grunkle! If we tell you it's never going to come true!" Mabel pouted.
"You believe in that? And what about you?" Stan looked at Dipper.
"I uhh…" He touched his ring in that moment it was something he did unwillingly whenever he was feeling down, but at least it was a sign for Mabel to know what he was thinking.
"He wished for a new car!" Mabel interrupted "You know twin telepathy" She winked.
"I will pass the wish to your parents" Stan laughed.
They kept talking about how great the summer was, already planning the next one, Soos and Melody were even planning to expand the Shack or move to Abuelita's old house since they were starting to think about a family. But they left it at that, it was a plan for another time. Ford and Stan would start another World trip in the 'Stan-o-war II' (Mostly because of Ford's investigations) Mabel was planning in opening her own sweater business and Dipper was still unsure he wanted to work for a while and maybe visit college he didn't really think about it over the summer. The afternoon passed with them playing games and talking until Mabel noticed how late it was.
"Dipper! I will start to get ready!" She yelled as she ran to the attic as fast as she could.
"Oh right…" He sighed "I will go upstairs too… I promised that I would let her pick out my clothes" He headed upstairs while everyone cleaned up in the living room.
Mabel was already in the bath as he reached the attic room, she had already chosen the clothes for him, they were the same she bought for his date with Bill, those were the only fancy clothes he had so it's not like he had much choice.
As Mabel was done she was wearing a pretty long turquoise summer dress which she bought on one of her sprees with Bill, she even curled her hair for that occasion.
"So ready to go bro-bro?" She smiled.
It was short before 8 p.m. nobody had arrived yet except for the girls who planned it all, they were greeted by them at the door.
"So are you ready for your party?" Pacifica smiled as she hugged them and guided them to the entrance. Tats was already standing there.
"Just tell us the theme already!" Mabel demanded.
"Tats an orange one and the special one!" Grenda asked from the tall tattooed guy who immediately handed her 2 flowers one orange and the other was black. She handed Mabel the orange one and Dipper the black one.
"Put them on anywhere on your outfit" Candy explained. The twins followed the orders Mabel put it on her hair and Dipper simply put it in his vest so the flower would show out of his chest pocket.
They passed the guard entering the mansion.
"Now welcome to the deadly Seven Sins party!" Pacifica exclaimed.
"Deadly Sins?" Dipper was confused.
"Mabel and I talked once about how the idea seemed nice, we decided to take this theme since we thought you wouldn't fight like last year with the mermaid party" Candy added.
"Let us show you!" Grenda pulled Mabel by the wrist showing her how they decorated the place, Dipper followed quietly.
"We have a total of 7 rooms one dedicated for every sin" Pacifica showed them around "For example, the Gluttony room has an all you can eat Buffett! The Lust room has a kissing booth, the greed room is the Poker room" She smiled "And so on and so on, the rest of the base floor of the mansion is simply to party we have a karaoke machine, we have a DJ, a bar but we ain't using the upper floor that's off limits" Pacifica had a yellow flower, Candy Purple and Grenda red.
"Pacifica sorry but one thing…" Dipper interrupted "Who is paying for this again?"
"Hmm? Your sister said someone left you guys a decent amount of money for this" Pacifica stated looking at Mabel.
She only nodded.
"Mabel don't tell me it's…" He lamented.
"No! No! No! Don't think about it! Now let's party!" She ran to the buffet right away.
It didn't take long for the other guests to arrive, everyone was invited they just needed to dress a little fancier to be let in, at least everyone between the ages of 18 and 25 were there partying as there were a few older guests.
Even Dipper was actually having a good time, the booze did kinda help with that fact though. There would be a karaoke round in a few hours later and well except for that he could spend the whole time at the bar without anyone bothering him. Until he saw Pacifica.
"Pacifica wait a second!" He yelled.
"Hmm?" The blonde girl turned around.
"Why is my rose black? It's something that has been bothering me" He asked.
"Oh that? We couldn't decide on what sin to give you so we decided to mix all of them, like to actually spray the rose with every colour and this was the result" She shrugged.
"Ah… Ok thanks" He turned to the bar again ordering another drink 'So I'm all the sins together huh? Fits' He thought to himself as he started drinking.
"Hey Dipps!" Wendy scared him from behind.
"Shit Wendy what was that" He laughed "Thanks for coming"
"And miss this? Are you nuts? The idea is great!" She patted him on the back.
"When did you get here?" He asked.
"Just arrived had to pick someone up" She smiled "Lisa! Come here" She yelled, as short girl in with a long purple dress and brown hair to her shoulders.
"Lisa, Dipper, Dipper, Lisa" Wendy smiled.
"I finally get to meet you" The long haired brunette smiled "Wendy told me so much about you!"
"Really?" He blushed.
"Only good things Pines" Wendy winked.
"It's good to meet you too" He shook her hand.
"Then I will leave you two, have some fun! I will be playing poker with some noobs" Lisa headed away leaving Dipper with Wendy at the bar.
"Well wow she is cute… But she won't get jealous?" Dipper was surprised.
"What? No Pffft she is happy that she could come she wouldn't believe everyone like literally everyone from the town is invited" Wendy answered as she ordered a beer.
"Oh yeah you told me she lives a few towns over, I guess it's bigger than Gravity Falls" Dipper elaborated.
"Dude anything is bigger than Gravity Falls!" She laughed.
Meanwhile back in year 207013
"Blendin let me congratulate you as the Winner of the last Globnar!" The new chief of the Time Police was in charge of the Globnar Games after Time Baby was… obliterated.
"Thanks Dundgren" Blendin answered.
"It's Chief now…" He sighed "What is your wish for the losers?"
"I don't care let them go, just give me the stupid orb" Blendin said annoyed.
"Alright…" He rolled his eyes "I guess you will want a promotion?"
"I will take my wish home and then decide, thank you" Blendin took the orb immediately leaving the arena with it and heading to his own 'house'.
Back in the present suddenly one of the security guards came over to Dipper.
"Hey Boss… Uhh… there are some dudes in weird grey-green clothes that want to talk to you at the entrance" He whispered.
"Uh… Ok?" Dipper was confused "Wait here I'll be right back" He said to Wendy. He headed to the entrance of the mansion, where he saw two Time Police officers standing.
"Mr. Pines I don't want to interrupt you party but there have been some anomalies in the time Paradox" One of the officers explained.
"It's not our fault if that's what you are implying Dundgren" Dipper answered annoyed.
"Not at all Mr. Pines, we only wanted to warn you, my best squad will be dispersed around this facility and enough other forces will be deployed around Gravity Falls, in case anything happens" The chief of the Time Paradox Avoidance Enforcement Squadron "And I'm the Chief now"
"Aha… So what is the danger again?" Dipper raised his eyebrow.
"I'm not allowed to say anything more about this case, I'm sorry, I can only say this city might be in danger"
"Then do your job and don't bother us if it isn't important!" Dipper yelled "Tats don't let this guys in they are allowed to stand outside though" Dipper ordered Tats as he entered the party again. Mabel caught him on his way to the bar.
"Um… Dipper why are the future guys in the garden?" She asked worried.
"Something about a time anomaly blah blah, they will take care of it" He explained.
"Oh good I thought they were after us" She sighed in relieve "The karaoke is starting soon" She smiled as she pulled him by his wrist.
First went Mabel who started singing Pharrell William's – Happy, Grenda and Candy joined her singing the chorus. After she was done a few other people tried their luck at singing or mostly drunk singing which was actually quite fun. Pacifica sang Panic! At The Disco: This Is Gospel.
As the karaoke round was almost done Mabel announced one last singer, which was Dipper.
"Mabel no way I'm singing!" He yelled from the crowd.
She started calling out for him "Dipper! Dipper! Dipper!" Which the crowd followed kinda making him go to the platform.
"All yours bro-bro" She winked as she handed him the microphone.
He rolled his eyes as he chose the song himself it wasn't well known, but the melody did move the audience.
Bury all your secrets in my skin
Come away with innocence, and leave me with my sins
My smile was taken long ago
If I can change I hope I never know
I still press your letters to my lips
And cherish them in parts of me that savour every kiss
I couldn't face a life without your lights
But all of that was ripped apart when you refused to fight
Everyone started cheering since this matched the theme of the party perfectly. Then he kept singing. Looking at his ring every now and then.
Started another story 'Lunatic' be sure to check it out~