《Runaway (Dipcifica)》Chapter 5: No Promises
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Meanwhile back at the Northwest Estate:
"Dammit they destroyed the tracking device and that Pines boy can't be traced," said Preston.
Preston then takes a sip of water.
"That's it, release the drones," said Preston.
"They aren't finished yet," said his associate.
"Whatever," said Preston, "Just do it."
Back to Dipper and Pacifica:
They are back on the route to California.
"You know its funny," said Pacifica.
"What?" Dipper asked.
"I actually have never been outside of Gravity Falls," said Pacifica, "My family never really went on any vacations and my dad always states that Northwest stay in Gravity Falls....I want to prove him wrong."
Dipper laughs a little.
"Whats so funny?" Pacifica asked.
"Its kinda hard to believe that you never seen the actual world," said Dipper.
"Have you met my father? He wants to keep traditions," said Pacifica.
"Traditions are meant to broken," said Dipper, "People used to sacrifice goats and we don't do that anymore."
"They actually did that?" Pacifica asked.
"A long time ago," said Dipper.
A car then pulls up by them.
"What the heck?" Dipper asked.
A woman in her late 30's then walks out of the car.
"You lovers need a ride?" The Woman asked with her southern drawl.
"Uh I think so," said Dipper.
"Hop in," said the Woman.
Dipper and Pacifica get into the woman's car then she starts driving.
"Name's Tammy-Lynn," said Tammy-Lynn, "Where you two headed?"
"Malibu," said Pacifica.
"I can take you as far as Anaheim," said Tammy-Lynn.
"Good enough for us," said Dipper.
As Tammy-Lynn was driving, a drone hits her hood.
"What the heck?" Dipper asked.
"This kids with their damn flying machines," said Tammy-Lynn.
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Back to Preston:
"AW COME ON!" screamed Preston.
"Told yah boss," said his associate.
"Shut up Mertins," said Preston, "Time for plan b."
Later with Dipper and Pacifica:
The car then stops at a restaurant.
"This is Anahiem," said Tammy-Lynn.
"Thanks ma'am," said Dipper.
Pacifica pulls out a $1000.
"Something for your troubles," said Pacifica.
"Thanks," said Tammy-Lynn, "Finally I can get my GPS fixed so it stopped taking me to Anahiem and Seattle."
Tammy-Lynn drives off.
"Well I am hungry," said Dipper.
Dipper and Pacifica walks into a place called Karaoke Dokie.
Dipper got a burger while Pacifica got a grilled chicken sandwich.
"Alright, Alright, I'm yo MC DJ Wuzzup!" said the MC.
"Your names Andy!"
"Shut up Daryl," said Andy, "Anyway we are looking for a couple of lovers out there who want to sing a song tonight."
"We should do that," said Pacifica.
Dipper and Pacifica raise their hands.
"That couple right there," said Andy, "Come on up."
Dipper and Pacifica walk onto the stage.
"Okay pick a song," said Andy, "Choose
it quick we don't have all night."
Dipper picks a song, Pacifica agrees.
(Song above/ Pacifica Singing/ Dipper Singing/ Both of Them Singing)
Cutting me up like a knife
And I feel it deep in my bones
Kicking a habit I love even harder
You oughta know
I just wanna dive in the water with you,
Baby, we can't see the bottom
It's so easy to fall for each other
I'm just hoping we catch one another
Oh, na, na, just be careful, na, na
Love ain't simple, na, na
Promise me no promises
Oh, na, na, just be careful, na, na
Love ain't simple, na, na
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Promise me no promises
Baby, I think about you
And I feel it, deep in my heart
Maybe we just ain't meant to be something
Maybe we are.
I just wanna dive in the water with you
Baby, we can't see the bottom
It's so easy to fall for each other
I'm just hoping we catch one another
Oh, na, na, just be careful, na, na
Love ain't simple, na, na
Promise me no promises
Oh, na, na, just be careful, na, na
Love ain't simple, na, na
Promise me no promises, oh
I just wanna dive in the water
But, baby, we can't see the bottom
I just wanna dive in with you
I just wanna lie here with you, oh
Oh, na, na, just be careful, na, na
Love ain't simple, na, na
Promise me no promises (promise me)
Oh, na, na, just be careful, na, na
Love ain't simple, na, na
Promise me no promises, no
Promise me no promises
Don't you promise me nothing
Promise me, me, me, me
Just be careful
Promise me no promises
Everyone in the restaurant gives them around of applause.
Later:
Dipper then sets a phone call from his Sister, Mabel.
"Mabel why are you calling me all of a sudden?" Dipper asked.
"Uh, where are you and Pacifica going to again?" Mabel asked.
"Why?" Dipper asked.
"Just forgot, mom is getting worried," said Mabel.
"Okay, its Malibu," said Dipper.
"Malibu got it," said Mabel.
Mabel hangs up.
"Well you got your details, now let my pig go," said Mabel.
"Good Girl," said Preston.
Preston lets go of Waddles.
"Malibu eh," said Preston.
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