Apprentice {Gravity Falls}

Package

A/n: Featured up top is the key-chain and stuffed animal.

Stanford refreshed the web page on his laptop. Once. Twice. More than twice. A lot more than twice. "UGH! Will you show up already?" He exclaimed.

Dipper, who just walked in, looked up at Ford, a bit surprised to hear the man yelling. He walked over, "What're you doing?"

Ford looked up, "Greetings, my boy. Just tracking a package... for the second week in a row..." he sighed.

"Where'd you order it from Sixer?" Stan asked as he walked into the room, "Hell?"

Dipper gave a small chuckle as Ford rolled his eyes, "Well, I did order it from another country. But, according to the tracking, it's been through customs. In fact, it's apparently in Seattle, Washington. The next state over."

"What did you order anyway?" Dipper wondered.

Stan laughed, "Probably illegal technology from Japan."

Ford shook his head, "Stanley I ordered some stuff for Mabel to surprise her. A key-chain and a stuffed animal. Not illegal tech!"

Dipper smiled, "That's nice of you."

Ford gave a half-smile back, "I just wish it would show up already! I mean, I guess it doesn't matter. She'll be surprised no matter when it shows up. Still. I just hope it shows up before the 25th."

Dipper perked up, "What's on the 25th?"

Ford and Stan were silent for a moment before Ford spoke, "Uh... isn't Mabel going out of town that week with your parents?"

Dipper thought for a moment, "I don't think so... maybe I forgot? I'll have to ask."

"No, I heard the same thing!" Stan quickly exclaimed, "She probably didn't tell you because she didn't want you to be jealous,"

That was odd, but Dipper shrugged it off, "Okay. Well, why don't we just get the package ourselves?"

Ford looked up at him, "I mean... it's not a bad idea. It's only a three hour drive!"

Dipper smiled, "It's only nine. We'd be back here by three!"

Ford nodded, "Alright! Let's get this package!" Ford exclaimed, walking out the door with Dipper following.

Stan shook his head as the door closed, "Those dorks. By the time they arrive, the package will already be here."

*   *   *

Three hours later, Ford and Dipper walked into Seattle's main post office. Ford walked up to the front desk, "Excuse me, do you have a package here for Stanford Pines? It should be headed to Gravity Falls."

The employee deadpanned, "Do you think I keep track of every single package?"

Ford shrugged, "Well... no..."

Dipper sighed, "In hindsight, this wasn't such a good idea. I'm sorry Grunkle Ford. I should've thought this all out-"

The door swang open and another employee walked in and took a look at the two in the post office, "Wait... are you... DIPPER PINES?" she exclaimed.

Dipper was stunned, "Uh... yes?"

"OH MY GOSH!!" She squealed, "I was passing through Gravity Falls when I saw you jump off a cliff to get to your sister!! That was AMAZING!! You're a hero!!"

"Um... thanks??"

"I took an assignment to drive over to Oregon hoping I could meet you, but you're here!" She smiled. "Wait... the package I dropped off was for Stanford Pines. Are you...?"

Ford nodded, "That would be me... yes," he confirmed. "Do you know where it is?"

"It's in the Portland post office! It should be headed to Gravity Falls next!"

Ford smiled, "Well, that's where we're heading! Come on, my boy!" Ford lead Dipper back to the car.

*   *   *

Another three hours later, the two walked into the Portland post office. "Did you guys receive a package for Stanford Pines?"

The man at the counter looked up, "Uh... do you want me to cancel the order? Just give me your tracking number and I'll have that done!"

"I don't want to cancel," Ford replied, "I was wondering if I could pick it up?"

"I'll see what I can do," the employee replied, "However, I'll still need your tracking number!"

As Ford read off the number, someone walked in. A gasp interrupted Ford's reading.

"Are... are you Stanford Pines? The one with six fingers?" The employee asked.

Ford looked at his hands, "Yes...?"

"And, you're his apprentice right? Dipper Pines?"

"Yeah...?"

"Wow!! You guys are so cool!" They exclaimed, "I just... you've guys done so much for Gravity Falls. It's an honor to meet you guys!"

Ford and Dipper looked at each other. Dipper shrugged.

"Speaking of, I just dropped a package off at the Gravity Falls post office for a Stanford Pines."

"That would be me!" Ford exclaimed, "Alright, let's go to Gravity Falls. Thanks for the help!"

Ford and Dipper walked out. Ford started to speak as he was turning on the car, "Weird how so many people know us," he commented.

Dipper laughed, "Yeah. It's like we're cartoon characters or something!"

*   *   *

An hour later, the two walked into the Gravity Falls post office, "Package for Stanford Pines?"

The door swung open, "They just dropped it off you nerds,"

Ford and Dipper turned around to see Stanley there smirking and holding the box in his hands.

He laughed, "You two have no patience. Anyway, here's the box."

Ford glanced inside. Dipper peeked into it to. There seemed to be a key-chain and stuffed animal like Ford said, however there was also something else. Something Ford's torso was blocking from Dipper's sight.

"Perfect! Everything is here!"

*   *   *

"-yeah, and then this person comes in and knows me. Said something about me being a hero," Dipper explained. It was the next day and Ford, Stan, and Dipper were in California visiting Mabel and giving her the gifts. Dipper was currently explaining to Mabel the journey of getting the package.

"It was definitely worth it!" She exclaimed, "This keychain is so cute!! And so is this stuffed animal! I'll be right back bro bro! I've gotta go get my key to see how this looks on it!"

Dipper nodded and Mabel walked out of the room and found the Stans. "So... what's the game plan?"

Ford smirked, "I have all the supplies I need for this. Now-" their talking turned into inaudible whispers. "-the 25th. And don't let Dipper find out."