Universe Falls Chapter 26: Forever Alone
Story Summary: What would happen if the Crystal Gems had settled down in a place other than Beach City, a little backwoods town just west of weird…? What if, upon coming to Gravity Falls for the summer, Dipper and Mabel were to befriend Steven and Connie? What kind of magical, mysterious adventures would they have? And, how would they fare against the combined threats of merciless Homeworld Gems and a certain triangular demon?
Find out what happens when Magic and Mystery meet in Universe Falls...
Chapter Summary: Steven tries to help Dipper unwind by fusing with him. But can Stepper find a way to stay together when both of his halves are so drastically different?
Lion let out a lazy yawn, perfectly content to lay sprawled out on the floor of the shack’s den. Despite the pair of busy, noisy “stylists” tending to his fluffy pink mane.
“I can’t believe we haven’t done this sooner,” Mabel grinned as she finished clipping another braid in place. “By the time we’re done, Lion’s mane is gonna be the prettiest portal to a secret magical tree that’s ever existed!”
“Yeah!” Steven excitedly agreed. “And he’ll be even prettier after we add some-”
“Glitter!” the pair proclaimed as Mabel held the shiny jar up.
“Aw, this stuff reminds me of Maven,” she said with a fond smile.
“Yeah, we were pretty sparkly,” Steven chucked. “You know, that’s got me thinking. I’ve already fused with you and Connie… but I wonder what it would be like to fuse with-” He stopped short at the sound of footsteps rushing down the nearby steps. “Dipper!” he greeted, smiling as the other boy ran by them. “Hi!”
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