**FORTHCOMING CHAPTERS WILL BE 1000+ WORDS**

**Author's Note** Hello all! This will be a series of one-shots that may very rarely intertwine. It's all about the wonders of Gravity Falls and the interactions between the wonderful characters. This collection of stories is all about the little things, little moments that mostly work with the show, and not going into territory that wouldn't make sense for the show. Hope you all enjoy!

He clawed through the mud, his hair a tousled mess. His brown locks, normally tucked over his forehead in a protective manner, were all over the place; his birthmark would be clearly visible, if not for the night's shroud.

Dipper, finally exhausted, leaned back into the nearby rock, trying to catch his breath. Cracking his back, he sighed quietly and looked up at the stars. The cool slab of rock behind him calmed him, his breathing returning to a normal rate. The night breeze swayed over him, and he inhaled the scent of pine in deeply.

He cracked open the journal; despite knowing the author, he still enjoyed going after the mythical creatures that had eluded his latest family member. He had been unable to sleep, and, like always, had resorted to the journal for something to do. Restlessly, he had chosen the Brurow- a burrowing bat that hunted only the rarest of relics, digging deep into the ground for lost gems and golden trinkets. Dipper had just seen one, but, just like the author, it had eluded him.

Dipper slouched against the rock, continuing to survey his surroundings. The tall pine trees rustled side to side lightly in the cool nighttime breeze, and his annoyed expression turned slightly softer. He never took the time to truly appreciate Gravity Falls for what it was; a beautiful place. He was always hunting the mystery, and never really just appreciating what was right there.

The way the trees swayed was hypnotizing, the rich soil beneath him compact in his hands… it was awe inspiring, honestly. He sighed, and drifted back towards the rock.

Dipper snapped out of his trance as he heard a noise coming from the burrow once more.

Thk thk thk

The burrow widened, and a creature with glowing eyes emerged, flapping its wings with ferocious vigor.

He grinned widely, and dashed at the opportunity for mystery and adventure, breathing in the scent of pine.

**Author's Note** I know, I know. I write for a different fandom usually, but I'm kinda moving away from that; not to say I don't still enjoy it! I'll definitely still update my stories. I just have always liked Gravity Falls and Adventure Time a bit more, due to their more prominent story. I intend to write about Adventure Time, Phineas and Ferb, and Gravity Falls from now on. As per usual, I don't intend to mess with the canon too much; that's why I never had a Phinabella kiss. I like my stories to be plausible within the show's universe.

Anyway, thanks for reading!