Aqua felt a quick jab of sadness at Bloodstone's statement about more gems to hate him. She certainly didn't hate him and some of the others didn't seem to feel that way. It was more leery of him for obvious reasons. Either way, now wasn't the time for that as she focused on what needed to be done. She grabbed hold of the earpiece, placing it in her ear before heading to jet out of the Temple only stopping for a split second. [color=7bcdc8]"I am really sorry for the not so warm welcome but danger is on the way. Please stay until our return. We really both would like to meet and talk to you two. It is always nice to see more of our own, please excuse us and the other gems I am sure would be happy to give you earpieces if you would like to help with watching over the town."[/color] Aquamarine spoke quickly, flashing a soft smile at the end before rushing out. She used the tracker, picking up speed to reach the others and hoping the the human Candice and Chromite were alright.

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[color=fdc68a]"That should be the last one." [/color]

A smile lit up her face as she handed the box over to the man inside the back of the truck. 
[color=a0410d]"Is that really all we have? Huh...we really need to be a bit more pack rat-ish if this is all we have." [/color]He chuckled with his voice filled with mirth and merriment.

[color=fdc68a]"Or maybe we should have rented a smaller truck." [/color]Maeve giggled as her father jumped out, locking up the back so none of their possessions would come tumbling out. It was strange to most to be moving on such a holiday where everyone feared the crazies might come out to play but it didn't bother the pair. They had never been what others would call normal as her father knew more than most humans and Maeve...well as far as they knew, she was the only one like her. It was sad not being able to share that with anyone. At least she wasn't alone and she knew that her dad would always be there for her.

[color=a0410d]"Are you sure you want to come? You are all grown up now and you hardly need to hang around me..."[/color]

[color=fdc68a]"Hey, you know you'd be bored without me. Besides, I've heard some pretty interesting stuff about this place you chose." [/color]She smiled.

Alastair Burne gave a warm smile to his only daughter at her reply. He knew that she would need spread her wings and leave him eventually but he was deep down relieved that she hadn't left him just yet. Sure, she had a place of her own but she always stayed close by. Maybe she was just as afraid of being alone as he was or maybe she feared what others would do if they found out what she really was. Maeve's mother sure had been afraid of that. Afraid of what any humans might do if they found she was not like the rest. Star had become one of his closest friends and when she had said she had to leave, he demanded to know why. Why did she have to go? 

She had told him everything then.Trusting in him what she couldn't with any other. Star Sunstone...a Gem...an alien to this planet...a fighter against Earth...had trusted him a human with her life and begged he tell no one before letting her go. Alastair hadn't let her go though...he had joined her. They ran away together, his heart moved by her and it was probably in that moment...looking into those reddish brown eyes glistening with tears that he fell and hard.

He continued to teach her about the world she was stuck in and slowly showed how much he cared for her. Maeve was a proof of their love and proof on how much Star had changed over her time with him. 

[color=fdc68a]"Dad, hello?! Dad?"[/color] Maeve said, waving a hand before his face in attempts to bring him back to the real world. He blinked a couple of times, slightly startled as he was now looking into green eyes so much like his own only Maeve had a way to look at someone and seem as though she was looking straight into your soul with those expressive eyes that now showed worry. [color=fdc68a]"I lost you there for awhile, you alright?"[/color]

[color=a0410d]"Yeah, just drifting through memories." [/color]He said with a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes. 

[color=fdc68a]"You're missing her." 
[/color]

[color=a0410d]"Every day but I wouldn't change the outcome for the world and neither would she."[/color]

[color=fdc68a]"I wish I had gotten to meet her, if only once."[/color]

[color=a0410d]"I know sundrop. I know." [/color]Alastair replied petting her wild wavy red hair before putting a hand on her cheek, careful not uncover her make up covered freckles. [color=a0410d]"Shall we get going? I've got rocks to look at and you have a town to explore."[/color]

[color=fdc68a]"Mohs Town here we come."[/color] Maeve grinned and held out her hand.[color=fdc68a] "Now fork it over."[/color]

[color=a0410d]"I think you should drive the truck."[/color]

[color=fdc68a]"The truck is in your name, I'm not allowed to drive it. Hand over the keys dad. You act like I am a horrible driver."[/color]

[color=a0410d]"I trust you...I just...please be careful...don't...you know how I feel about my van."[/color]

[color=fdc68a]"I swear if I wasn't your daughter and that if I hadn't seen the many pictures of you and mom...I would believe you were married to that hunk of junk."[/color]

[color=a0410d]"Don't say that about Galinda! Shhhhh, she didn't mean it...she loves you too..."[/color]

[color=fdc68a]"I promise the old gal will get there in one piece." [/color]She sighed, rolling her eyes a bit at the grown man with his cheek to the side of the van and petting it lovingly. 

[color=a0410d]"All the greats have a van."[/color] he exclaimed.

[color=fdc68a]"Yeah, yeah. You have told me many times. Now keys."[/color] Maeve said, a raised eyebrow as he pitifully handed over the keys like a child having its favorite toy taken away. She shook her head, hoping into Galinda as he father started the truck as well as their start to a new adventure. She had heard that this town had strange happenings going on but nothing was told to what strange meant. Maeve had had hope in Gravity Falls when they spoke of weirdness and though strange as it was...she hadn't found what she was looking for which is why they hadn't stayed long enough to fully unpack since it was a move for her. She wanted to find more like her mother. She wanted to learn more about herself and only they would have the answers. Maeve hoped that her mother hadn't truly been the only one.