*Puts on thinking cap* Well, it looks like I will be writing another story. And one for my favorite tv show right now. The Gravity Falls AU I am writing was created by Sorophora from tumblr. I am very happy that she created this AU, because it is my most favorite one out there. Anyway, please bare with me as we dive deeper into this story.
~Arrival (Part 1)~
"What do you think he will look like? Like that old janitor we see everyday at school? Or maybe like our bus driver. He's pretty old don't ya think?"
Mabel rolled her eyes as her twin brother, Dipper, droned on about what their 'mysterious' grandfather would look like. It was natural she supposed for Dipper to start making wild guesses about teir grandfather's appearance since they've never officially met him. All they knew about their great uncle was that he lived in a small town called Gravity Falls in Oregon where they would be staying with him for winter break.
Mabel blocked Dipper's voice as she turned to look out the window. She still couldn't get use to the unfamiliar forest scenery covered in a white blanket around them nor the fact that the air here was a lot cleaner. All she really knew about this place was that it was the middle of nowhere far away from their suburban home back in Piedmont, California.
When Mabel got the news about their trip, she was devastated. She had never been anywhere without her parents. Just not being with them now on the bus was uncomfortable enough. She couldn't stand to imagine how she would feel once they got there. For one, she would definitely feel homesick. After all, spending a winter break with a great uncle you never met in an isolated town deep in the woods would make someone longing for the home they already loved.
As Mabel pondered over this, she felt herself being thrown to the seat in front of her as the bus came to a stop with its wheels making a loud screech. Mabel made a mental note on how unbearable the screech was. It stung her ears so bad that it almost made her feel like she was back in class in Piedmont with one of her rowdy classmates scratching the chalkboard with the chalk. That was the one time that she found out how painful it was to hear a dreadful sound like that.
Right beside Mabel, Dipper rubbed his messy brown hair. He too was thrown in his seat, but unlike Mabel, the screech didn't bother him. Dipper was far beyond weird in Mabel's eyes. Heck, he was always wearing a different t-shirt that he sowed all by himself or doing something a normal kid wouldn't try like eating a worm from the sidewalk. Even his nickname showed everyone how weird he was, but it never bothered Dipper. That was why Mabel couldn't help but admire her hyperactive brother.
Mabel uncovered her ears and turned to Dipper. "Are you okay Dipper?"
Dipper nodded and flashed a goofy smile at Mabel pointing at his chest covered by another of his homemade t-shirts. This time, on the shirt was was a picture of a golden star. "Yep! Nothing can hurt this well run oil machine."
Mabel chuckled at that. He was one heck of a well run oil machine alright. Mabel poked her head out of her seat to see what the bus driver was doing when she froze. The mirror in front of the bus driver was reflecting how unhappy the ancient white haired lady was. She was giving them a cold glare. Mabel quickly decided that probably was because this was their stop. Which meant they were wasting her valuable time.
"Are two done yet? I have other people to pick up you know," the bus driver said in a snappy tone.
Mabel got the message and stood up along with Dipper and they collecting their bags filled with valuables and necessities they brought with them from home. As they began to walk down the aisle, Mabel lifted her gaze from the ground to at the old bus driver. It was not to make her uncomfortable, but to observe her. All Mabel really wanted to was see was why she was grumpy and snappy.
The old lady noticed Mabel staring at her, because as soon as they got off the bus, she made the door behind them shut quickly almost catching Dipper's hand in the process. The tires began to roll and right after that, the bus took off down the icy road leaving behind the strong smell of gasoline behind.
Mabel and Dipper stood awkwardly in the snowy road staring at each other in front of the large house they were were suppose to spend the winter break in. On the roof of the house was the words 'Mystery Museum' except the second 'M' was on the verge of falling down. Already, Mabel shook with worry. She didn't like it here. It was cold and too snowy. Back in Piedmont, California, she didn't really have to worry about the cold or snow. It just felt too weird being here.
