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Money Is A Problem

Mabel's POV


        "Levitato Levitato"  I try as I point my wand to a book on the table. Nothing happens. "Alright how bout... I've got a date, make this book leviate, I won't be late" I try again and the book along with the end of the wand starts to glow. "Yes!" I pre cheer. The books lifts up pretty high but immedietley falls. Almost had it. I look at the wand. "More a fan of ryhming huh?" 

              "Hey" Pacifica greets as she entered the room. I feel that her brigt smile may have been because of me. That thought made me feel warm inside. "Oh i see you're practicing with the wand" Pacifica continues with a smile. For a minute she looks away from me. I alredy know everyone is probably worried about what mess will happen as I use the wand, but practice makes perfect! When Pacifica looks back I notice jewlery. She's not rich enough to have that anymore...

       "Uh Cif?"

       "Yeah?"

       "You are wearing some really nice jewelry..."  I acknwoledge. She blushes. I love you Cif but I'm not complimneting you.

      "Oh thank you!" Pacifica says awkwardly as she pretends to not hear the concern in my voice. I'm just being paranoid. Like Dipper. The necklace probably was bought a long time ago. 

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       "Here you go ma'am" Amada says as she gave a towns lady a car coupon. Gideon next to her helping. he's said he was done. Though he was brave enough to step up to her. stepping up to his father ws another story which he's already seen the consequences. It was unfortunate that this calm seemingly kind girl wasn't who she was. She was devious and controlling. Somehow still seeing her like this made Gideon have the tiniest bit of hope that it wasn't just an act and that it was a peack of light of possibility. Suddenly the flyers and coupons started flying. Gideon, Amada, and the townspoeple looked up to see dark clouds slowly cover the sky.Gideon had a bad feeling. The storm was gonna be light. Gideon checks the weather on his phone to confirm and see this wasn't just a passing storm.

      "We need to get everyone inside"

     "Gideon its just a little rainstorm. They'll be fine" Amada argues. He puts his hand on her shoulder which he doesn't do a lot willingly.

    "No I think it's gonna be a hurricane. trust me. Help me get everyone back inside." Gideon said as he ran to the areas of the town and warned everyone.

   "You heard him. it'll be safer for all of you to stay inside" Amada tells a family. Their little girl comes forward to her. "Hi Sweetie"

   "Hi. before we go bawck in, just wanna say you'wre weally pwetty. A-and! thawnk you for making us swafe" The little girl says. Amada sweetly smiles.

   "Aww thank you and of course. Now go on, inside now" Amada tells her. When the family went inside she smirked to herslef. "Too easy" with that she went off to do as Gideon said.

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*At the mystery shack*

      "Dipper! Dipper! Dipdot! Dipstick!"

      "What Mabel What? I'm working" Dipper replies back in an annoyance as he restocks the shelves. 

      "Pacifica has jewlery!" I whsiper to him. Dipper rolls his eyes.

      "She's always had jewlery Mabel" Dipper argues. I shake my head. This is different and its more.

      "No no diamond earings and a diamond necklace!" I continue.

      "Yeah I remeber the diamond earrings. She msut've kept them like a normal person. The necklace is probably agift from her mother or something" Dipper says trying to make sense out of the situation waving off my concern. I don't think Pacifica and sense add up. 

    "Then why'd she act so weird when I said 'nice jewelry'?" I ask trying to make a poiny. Dipper sighed of annoyance.

      "Maybe she doesn't know what a compliment is. You know, like the whole 'sharing' thing" Dipper answers. I sigh. It's been 4 years. She's defintely heard a compliment before.

     "I'll just say it. I'm worried she's stealing!"

    "Pacifica Northwest? Stealing? She's the kind of person to say that stealing is beneath her" Dipper thinks aloud. I facepalm. 

    "Dipper thats the thing. Pacifica Northwest. Most of her life has had money. She's been learning how to survive without riches. How does it NOT make sense?" I stress to him.

    "Because she's had almost 5 years to get used to it. Stealing would be something of maybe 4-5 years ago" Dipper tries. Okay I know she had diamond earring but I know they;'re not the same. The jewelery I saw her with are not hers. She also head a heart locket I am the most sure about not being hers. 

     "She also had this really pretty silver heart locket I've never seen before!" I add. Dipper's face only now finally showed concern.

     "Ok so maybe she's stealing" Dipper finally admits. I elbow him. "Fine fine. We'll talk to her after I finsih this last shelf" Dipper says. I still hope I'm wrong.

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They've succfeully got everyone back inside.

      "Hey boyfriend, we make good team! Don't you think?" Amada says as she leans next to Gideon and put his arm around her. Gideon cringes but doesn't try to move knowing it would be useless. 

      "Um yeah... we do" Amada turns her head to him and puckers her lips. Gideon notices and look for a way to avoid it. When he realizes theres no away around he quickly pecks her. She opens her eyes and has an expression that says "Really?" on her face.

      "Something wrong?" She askes him. He shakes his head. "I know you don't really like being PDA but I'm usually able to get more than just a peck" Amada complains.

       "I just um well..."

      "You're thinking about her, aren't you?" Amada questioned. Gideon looked surprsied.

      "What?" He says in disblief. "What are you talking about?"

       "You're still thinking about Mabel Pines" Amada concludes.

        "No thats not true." Gideon argues with her. "I swear she's off my mind" Amada frowns and looks away.

          "I don't believe you." Gideon' eyes water a little. He really doesn't like what his life is without the others. he rubbs it off.  He took Amada's chin and faced her towards him again.

          "I promise I'm not" He couldnt lie even to himself. He felt bad for Amada. Though many of the times he felt like he was being used and manipulated, it would also seem that Amada actuallycares for him at least somewhat. He finally goes in for the gentle kiss which made her satsifed. She smiles.

        "That's better" She leaned her head on his shoulder. As they sat on the bench they looked up at the sky. She continues smiling, he, making sure she doesn't see, doesn't smile at all. 

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      As Dipper and I make our way back go the apartment we catch Pacifica sneaking out of a shop and stuffing something into her pocket. Then a very formal looking man walks by and dropped a couple of $20 bills and a $10 bills. We watch to see what she does. she pikcs the up the money and taps the man shoulder. Thank god. She hands him... only one of the $20's.. and hides $30 behind her back... no no no. She then walks away silently.

       "Oh no... Mabel you were right" Dipper said. I nodded with dissapointment.

       "Told you. In fact I think for the last few days she's been bringing more and more expensive stuff home. Well ok still mostly jewlery" I admit. Our room has seen more jewlery the past couple of days... it's hardto remeber that Pacifica isnt the rich towns girl anymore. Dipper shook his head.

      "Come on, lets go talk to her." Dipper says as we walk home. 

They waited 10 minutes after Pacifica entered the apartment to go in.

     "Oh hey guys. Wow it's like you were right beh-...ind me...." Pacifica says starting to worry. She should be worried. 

     "Pacifica what are you doing?" Dipper asks. She pretends to look confused.

      "What are you talking about?"

      "We saw you. You stole $30 from that man and something from that cute shop" I claim.  Pacifica frowns. She knows she caught. 

       "How could you be stealing? I know you lost your mansion but I thought you would've learned how to not be rich by now" Dipper states with an obvious voice of annoynce and dissapointment.

      "Well I dont know how to not be rich" Pacifica admits with watery eyes. "I'm sorry but it's just so easy to steal. It helps me and I don't think really harms anyone" Pacifica tries to argue. Girl are you kidding me?! 

     "Doesn't harm anyone? Pacifica that shop is one of those small buissnes. Those poeple make the jewelry. They deserved to be paid for their work" Pacifica looked down.

     "I-I suppose you're right but that man did not need that money. Did you see him?" Pacifica tries another argument. I notice Dipper consider her view. I however wont becuse we re better than those people.

     "She's not wrong" he says. I elbow him again.

     "Ok ok. Diamond earrings?"

     "Stolen back. They had been stolen from me" Dipper shruggs. Alright... not bad. Thats understandable. 

     "Diamond necklace?"

     "Stolen" Of course.

     "Increase in money?"

     "Either stolen or bribery" Pacifica continues to admit. Wow. I appreciate her honesty. 

      "Heart locket? And the pine tree necklace?" Now Pacifica smiles. Those look pretty expensive... why is she smiling?

      "Not stolen" Dipper and I look at each other in confusion. I chime in again.

      "Paz I'm sorry but there's no way you could've afforded those"

      "I didn't need to. That shop... yes I did steal from a shop but not that one."

     "So why were you being so secretive?" Mabel questioned.

     "Gideon and I basically own that shop" What?!

       "You guys own a shop? What about your jobs at the mystery shack?" I ask.

       "It wasn't enough pay. So we opened our secret shop. We mkake clothes and jewlery. Mr.Pines is THAT cheap with paying us" Classic Grunkle Stan.  "Gideon made these necklaces. The locket was made with magic." Gideon making things? The last thing I remember him making was that awful wedding dress. I shiver in disgust at the thought.

        "He made these??" I ask in surprise and walk to Pacifica as she admires her necklaces. 

      "Promise you're not going to steal anymore" Dipper pleades. Pacifica hesitates. You can't steal Cif.

      "Pacifica"

      "Alright fine fine. I'll try my best" She says. I can tell she means it. She's being as honest as possible. I see Dipper in deep thought. He has his 'getting an idea' face on

     "I got an idea. I'll be right back" Dipper said as he left us to continue talking. I look at Pacifica and her jewlery now with cruiosity. 

     "So, whats the magic part?" I ask as my eyes go from the locket to the pine tree charm. I think Gideon might be shipping them too wow pfft.

     "Right. Look." Pacifica replies as she opens the locket to show a family. There's two adults who look just like Dipper and Pacifica. Then two kids between the ages of 12-15. One of them was a brunette boy and a blonde little girl. They all wore big smiles. It looks like the boy is giving the girl a nuggie. Her hair was a mess and she looked like she was laughing.

      "Wow. Is that really?-" I question. Pacifica nods. It's them..

"The future. Our family... I was kinda ranting to Gideon about my doubts... you know because of Gwen" Pacifica explains. She has no reasn to doubt. Dipper and her are perfect for each other. 

"First of all its so not fair that Gideon knows the same amount about you as I do... and maybe even more because of magic! But Secondly awwww! I knew you guys would be together in the end! Even if sometimes it'll get annoying to be in high school with Romeo and Juliet" I say aloud. Pacifica expresses a smile that lookd a bit like a cringe. I wonder if I should've said Edward and Bella. 

"I know your summer romances haven't worked out. I'm truly sorry you haven't found anyone yet" my eyes widen. I've been dating Kyle for almots a month by now. 

"Uh Kyle?" Pacifica cringes more. Everyone I know seems to want me to be with anyone it Kyle. They're so weirly protective about it. But Kyle is cute and funny. I dont see what wrong they see. 

"Heh right right... do you wanna see the even more magical part about this necklace?" Pacifica says trying to change the subject. I'm okay with that. 

"It gets more magical?!" I ask with excitement. I did leave a cool magical journey for Kyle. Also apparently lies work in a spell. I didn't have a date with him today. 

      "Yeah watch this" She replies as she closes the locket, takes it off, and puts it over my head. "Open it" I look from the locket and to her with a confused face but follow her order. As i open the locker a blue light swarms around it quickly... the same blue light from the lockers... the same blue light when Gideon reached my hand. The image in the locket was completley different. There was a 12 year old brunette girl who looks like me but her eyes are blue... she looks even cuter than I was, but then I look above her to see myself. I'm an adult. Next to me what i assume was a guy. It only showed his red shirt and black jeans. His skin is only a shade darker than mine... Like Kyle.... The rim cut off his head. What is this saying?

   "Why is his head cut off Cif?" I ask with a sore voice of worry. She looks at me with confusion and gets closer so she can see. 

    "Oh... I'm not sure. That's so strange" She answers. I think about who made these.

    "You said Gideon made these?" I question Pacifica with a clearly upset face. I see her expression chnaging, knowing exactly what I'm thinking. 

   "Mabel... Mabel no. He wouldn't." She walks over to me and puts her arm around me with her head leaning next to mine. It won't stop my eyes from watering. Why does she bleieve in him so much? He obsessed over me... WHy can't I believe either of them about him? Because I want to... I want to think he's better. I want to know. "I promise you... it's not what you think" she tries her best to convince me. I don't know what to think anymore and I feel bad that I don't believe her... or even my brother.

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       "Welcome to my home" Candy states as she leads us into her trailer. What happened to her house? Pacifica comes in behind me with arms close to her side showing her uncomfort. She needs to be out of her comfort zone so good. 

       "Candy I swear I remeber you having a house" I say. Candy's expression went somewhat fearful .

     "This is my home. It's been my home for awhile. It's so comfy!" She says as she leans back into her couch.

      "It's certianly has a welcoming feeling" Dipper comments as he looks around 

   "Candy you're avoiding my comment. What happened?"

    "Yeah, you definitely had a house" Dipper adds. She sighs annoyedly trying to get us to move on but we don't budge. 

     "Ok ok. I kinda 'ran' away. Clearly I didn't get very far. Then again I didn't want to leave Gravity Falls. Just... my family and embarrasing home" Candy says. Pacifica looks at her with a questioning expression.  

    "Embarrasing? More embarrasing than this??" Candy smiles. For ironic reasons clearly. But what did she mean?  Grenda had been to her house before.. maybe thats because they knew each other for a long time. 

     "A poor non modern home isn't embarrasing. I take care of this place" Candy argues. "You guys wanna see whats inside my original house?" We all nod. "It's not looking great outside so.." I grin with excitement. Oh Candy, when you have magic, who cares what the weather is.

    "Take us out of this place, to Candys first home we race" My wand lights up and we appear into a very open and bright house. Dipper glares at me.

     "Be careful. That was super impulsive" He whines. I stick my tounge out childishly. That's rigt. I know its chilidsh. It's all my responsibilty as a sister to do it.

     "No way..." Pacifica comments. It's silver and white everywhere inside. More than just a modern look. Fancy tablecloth and utencils places the rich way.. and a bueatiful chadilier. "You're a high class commoner" Pacifica continues.

    "Of course you weren't surprised by me living in a trailer park but THIS is out of this world to you" Candy says to Pacifica with an attitude. Pacifica thankfully realizes her mistake. She  looks in between retaliating and apologizing. Come on Cif. 

     "Listen I'm sorry okay. I really am but you can't really expect me to know better" Pacifica replies. Ah the old apologize BUT insert reason excuse. Though we really can't blame Pacifica. 

     "Guys chill out. We're on the same side now" Mabel tries. "It is pretty amazing tho" I continue as I admire the home I never got to step foot into. 

     "Why did you run away from this?" Dipper asks.

    "I don't like the feeling of having to be propper or perfect or having stuff I don't need. I just have always.. well mentally felt seperated from all of it" Candy explains. Well I think we know her parents aren't as scary as Pacifica's or as mean. Candy turned out way to sweet to have the same treatment

  "What did your parents say?" Pacifica asks.

    "They hated that I left. I was supposed to own this house one day but I want no part of it" Candy says with an odd determined look. "We didn't do anything to deserve it" Candy balled her hands into fists. Wow. It's amazing what Candy can still acknwoledge even with being brought up that way.

    "Hasn't it been hard adapt?" Pacifica wondered aloud.

    "When you have always been annoyed by this 'blessing' you're entire life, you never got used to it in the first place. So it's pretty easy to adapt." Candy argues Pacifica's question. It's an interesting take. 

   "How'd you know this would be good for Pacifica" I whisper to Dipper feeling proud of him.

   "I heard Candy was living in a trailer." Dipper states.  "I had no idea this was her old home life but I'm glad her 'rich' kid life experience was much different. Her morals should help Pacifica." 

  "So.. how does it feel to know two pretty girls with rich backgrounds?" I tease him. I miss teasing my brother. It's been awhile. He looks at me with wide eyes and I see the blush appear. Ha! never gets old.

  "Shut up" He says. Never. I look down at the locket around my neck. Pacifica forgot to take it back.. I open it up to see the same picture. SUddenly I get filled with random determination. Why is his head cut off? Who is he? Why can't I see? Is this a trick? Is Gideon messing with me? Is he still obsessing over me? Why is he doing this? My mind filled itself with these questions. I needed answers. Now. 

   "Hey, you okay?" Dipper aks. Wow.. I really zoned. 

"I'll be back in a few minutes" I say.

   "What? Mabel don't you d-"

 "Out of this place transfer me to the other space" Did Dipper wanna tell me something? Oh let me guess. Don't you dare. He knows I don't listen.
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I appear in a shop. Clothes and jewlery everywhere... yup I'm definitley where I was aiming for. Everything in here is so beautiful? Unless Gideon only makes the jewlery, Pacifica must've taught him how to sew. My eyes then make contact with his. Blue and still not icy. They're a warm blue. Non threatening. Not even creepy. Soft and welcoming. 

"Mabel?"

"I need to talk you" I demand. I se his eyes go to the locket and back to mine. He nods. "Why are you doing this?" He tilts his head in confusion. "Please. What the heck is going on? Are you still obsessing over me? Why is his head gone? What did you do?" I bombard him with questions and my throat feels sore again. I refuse to cry in front of him. 

"What are you talking about?"

  "Don't play stupid" I say defnesivley. I take off the necklace and open the locket. "Look!" He listens to every word. his face becomes analytical looking. 

    "Mabel.. I have no idea why his face is missing. I didn't do anything aside from charming the necklace with this spell" I came here to yell at him. I do want answers but I was still planing at zapping out after I got my anger out... but now I was listening and giving him a chance. I feel inclined to listen. As If I owe this to him.

   "What Spell?" I ask.

    "It was a spell to look into the future..." He sees the concern on my face. "And only that. I promise" I don't think he's ever promised anything to me before. I think.. I believe him. "Mabel?"

   "Yeah.. thanks. I'm done in this place, bring me back to my prior space" I say. Right before I flash out I catch a glimpe of his warm admiring smile. So the locket may be genuine but I think he might still not be over me. Though to be honest I am pretty adorable.  

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      "Ok I'm back. Has Pacifica learned why stealing isn't okay?" I ask with a small laugh. 

     "I hope" Dipper replies. Candy and Pacifica seem to be ranting to each other. Probably about their rich childhoods and overbearring parents. It's pretty amazing that my two closest friends who couldn't possibly be more different actually have something in common and are getting along.

      "So Pacifica?" Dipper says. Pacifica turns around and smiles satisfyingly. 

       "I have an idea. I think you guys will like it better than giving the jewelry back to the companies" Pacifica states. Dipper and I give her all our attention. This better be good Northwest.

     "Ok"
    
     "Let's give it to people who really need it. I can create a website for the shop. Sell this for cheaper and the rich people will think it's garbage" Pacifica says excitedly. Wow. Nice job Candy. 

      "I can't believe I helped a northwest come up with that" Candy says happily.

     "That's an amazing idea!" Dipper encourages.

*insert montage of them building a website together and advertising to the lower class jewelry*
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     "This is gonna be amazing! You're making money and at the same time giving money to your customers! It's perfect!" I cheer. I'm so proud of her.

      "Yeah and now I'm very tired" Pacifica said as she huffs and sighs.

      "Tired of staring at a computer screen?" Candy asks. Huh... they both are a bit sassy. 

       "You know very well we did more than that" Pacifica argues. We all chuckle at that. The noise of the storm outside is starting to get even worse. 

       "It's getting really bad out there" Candy comments.

        "Back to the apartment?" Everyone nods.
 
         "Guys I just learned how to transfer without an incantation" I say excitedly. Dipper looks at me with concern. "You rather go out in the storm?" I question him. I try my best to trasnfer us without an icantation... nothing happens.

      "Seems like that one is gonna take more practice" Pacifica comments and sighs. Pacifica waves her wand and says "Come on, Let's go back home" We are instantly transfered back to our apartment. 

    "That is so not fair. You didnt even ryhme" She smiles at me with pride. I cant even stay mad at her.

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        Gideon entered then apartment and knocked on Mabel and Pacifica's door. 

    "Mabel.. please. I don't know if you believed me earlier or not. You were kinda vague... and i was surprised at how fast you stopped yelling at me. I wanted to confirm, it was only charmed with that one spell. Plus there was a question I didn't answer. I do like you. I'll always like you.. but i stopped obsessing over you years ago. You have nothing to worry about with me. That i can promise too. I'm sorry the charmed locket upset you.. but don't let it stop you. The future is not set in stone." I hear every word. He means it all. The future isn't set in stone. I have no idea what that picture meant but I'll make sure I have a future that means something. "Good night Mabel. Good night Pacifica" Why does his voice hve to sound so soft and caring? I hear footsteps and as they start to dissapear Pacifica grins at me.
        

       "So you actually went to talk to him about it?" She asks. I shurg.

     "Yeah.. I could tell he's being genuine as much as it confuses me because hating him forever would be so much easier" I slightly lie. She rolls her eyes.

    "People change people. It's the most important lesson I've learned. I told you he wasn't mesing with you. He's chnaged and he cares to much about you to try some shit like that again. We're all on the same side now" I know she's right. I'm still not use to this though.  All I thought about for the rest of the night was how proud of Pcifica I was. People do change People. 


     








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