The Gravity Has Fallen

Ch. 1 The Return

>Dipper<

Ugh. I'm so board! There's been absolutely no paranormal activity all week!

Is it weird that that's the only thing that freaks me out in this town? I mean from all the creepy shit that happens in this town, you'd think I'd like a little peace and quiet. But, it's been too quiet.

I get up from my bed, where I've been reading reddit nosleep. "Well, I guess I'll go for a walk." I sigh as I walk out of my room.

Ever since that first summer here, we all worked together to add onto the shack so there is enough room for us all to live here. Mabel still sleeps in the atick, I stay in the room the wax figures used to be in, Ford got his old room back, and our parents are in the new room we recently added. The doorway to that room is between the kitchen and living room.

Right now, Mabel is at Pacifica's. After settling their little rivalry, that was beyond ridiculous, they've been hanging out more and more. And, quite frankly, I'm proud if them.

Lately, Gruncle Stan and Gruncle Ford have been working on a machine to give McGucket his memories back.

Soos has gone to visit Melody in Portland, Oregon so he'll be gone for about a week.

Wendy left for college, along with a few others from the group. So, it's been kinda boring around here.

I guess I'll go get something to eat. But where? I heard we got a new Taco Bell somewhere, but I don't like tacos. I think I'll go to the diner.

I get there and the place is practically empty, aside from an elderly couple a few booths down. I sit three booths away from the door.

Resting my head in my hand, i look out the window. I see a snake wrapped around a badger and three little baby snadgers fallowing behind. You know for some odd reason these things are kinda cute. You should have seen the look on Mabel's face when she found out the snake had layed eggs. She made a little snadger house just for the occasion. Surprisingly, they actually stayed in there too.

I watch as people walk by the window and catch a glimpse of large white hair. Yup Gideon is out of jail. I mean he hasn't tried to kill me and marry Mabel anymore, so I guess he's okay. He's also given up on the journals.

I am pulled from my thoughts by Lazy Susan. "And what can I get for you?" I look up and brighten up a little at her smile.

"Uh, I'd like some chilli fries and a chocolate smoothy please." She writes it down. "Oky doky then. I'll be right back." She walks away.

All of a sudden, time slows and everything turns black and white. Oh please not him. I don't feel like it today. Bill hasn't been around alot. Actually, we haven't seen him for about two years. And quite frankly I've been happy about it. He is really annoying.

"Well, hello there Pinetree." I sat there, unamused. I crossed my arms and stared at the seat across from me. I'm not going to give him the satisfaction of me noticing him. He floats over and knocks on my forehead.

"Hellooo, anybody home?" I just raise my eyebrow.

"What the hell are you doing here?"

"Oh, well, nothing really. I just thought I'd drop by and say high. Also, I thought I'd show you my new trick."

He begins to glow brighter. I hold my arm up to cover my eyes.

When I finally remove my arm from in front of my eyes, there sitting in the seat is a man with golden blonde hair and an eye patch. He is wearing a yellow suit and a black top hat.

"So, Pinetree. What do you think of my new form?" It isn't until Lazy Susan sits down my food that I realised that time has continued.

I really don't care right now. I don't answer and begin to eat my fries.

He taps his fingers on the table. "Soooo, whadaya think?"

I shrug. "Okay, I guess. What do you need a human form for anyway?"

He shrugs now. "Figured it was less suspicious than my normal form. Also, I thought you might like to know.... Goth boy is back in town."

I choke on a fry. "W-why are you telling me this? It's not like I care." He smiles at me, knowingly.

"Oh but I think you do." And with a flash of light, he's gone. Just disappears.

I sit there staring at the spot he occupied only seconds ago. Does he know what I think of Robbie?

Robbie left three years ago. He left a few days after my 13th birthday. It had also been about a week after him and Tambry broke up.

I don't really understand why he left, but it was weird not having him here.

My thoughts are cut short when I hear the bell on the door ring, signaling a customer. "Pip-squeak?"