Dipper adjusted his glasses as he wrote in his journal. That's right. His very own journal. He was finishing up a few leftover things Ford left behind or could never solve. But there was one thing that may never be solved. A triangular statue in the woods. A large eye and an outstretched hand that seemed to scare but invite you. Trying to make a deal with you… Or at least thats what Dipper thought. He stared at the drawing he had made in his blue journal. The statue had very few cracks, but most of all… It looks like Bill. Bill Fucking Cipher. The one who caused so much pain and destruction to the minds of the people in Gravity Falls. Now grant it, Most everyone ignored it ever happened because of what it did. Dipper thought over everything. No one died. Well, his Grunkle Stan's mind was nearly toasted. Well was but became better. Dipper sat and stared at the journal in front of him. The light that once leaked in through the window, no longer did. The only light left for him to work under was the lamp on his desk. Pencils were scattered and left strange shadows on the wall.
Dipper yawned. He scratched his head and got up. He had other plans. He scratched his barely hairy chin and grabbed his sweatshirt. He grabbed his usual hat and left. Walking out of the mystery shack was difficult since there were kids there now thanks to Soos. Dip walked out the back door so he would be a bit quieter. He walked slower than normal. Thoughts whirling around his head. Fresh ideas and old thoughts. His brain didn't have too much time to organize them last night. Or the night before that. Or the one before that. Im just gonna cut to the chase here and say he doesn't get much sleep anymore. Dipper is officially running off coffee and adrenaline now-a-days.
A few steps further and something brought his face to meet the ground. He barely had time to see what it was before a laugh rang out through the woods. It was high-pitched and kinda scratchy. He jumped and scooted closer to the bushes behind him. The laugh sounded entrained.
"Oh, you like my pain." The air around him turned warm and gave a happy vibe. Dipper almost thought that this could be a dream. Yet, everything felt real. All color was still filled in around him. He walked a bit further till he was at a cross road. He could go left, right, or straight. As usual, he tried to go right. Something was pulling him towards the left. It was like something was tugging at his mind. He turned and looked down the path. It looked overgrown. He ha traveled down this path months ago.
"Alright then, as you insist." Although Dipper's commentary was unneeded, it was much rather appreciated. He turned around completely and started his way down the path. The only thing to light his way being the moonlight. As he walked the air felt warm, but almost bitter. Like a nervous vibe. He walked on trying to ignore the nervousness of the air.
"Jeez I must be tired." Dipper mumbled to himself. And finally he reached it. It looked well, even after months. "Oh, hello Bill. Nice seeing you here." Dipper laced the comment with sarcasm as he looked at the statue. The air gave off a hurt vibe. Dipper looked at the statue with hurt eyes. They hid a slight bit of pity.
"Bill Fucking Cipher. Its been a pleasure." Dipper was planning on taking the statue and destroying to see what would happen. But he felt like being mean and playing.
"Hasn't it just been fun. Y'know, screwing with peoples lives, destroying minds, should I go on?" Dipper felt a slight bit hurt by how sad the air felt. "Oh making deals was fun wasn't it." Dipper walked closer to the stone. "How about a handshake? For old times sake?" Dipper walked even closer. He grabbed the demons hand and pretend to shake.
"Its been a real pleasure." The laugh then rang out again. It caught Dipper by surprise and he jumped. He fell. But he didn't go to far. His hand was still over Bill's.
"Okay, Im going to regret this aren't I?" Dipper looked on as the clouds above swirled and the wind picked up. Leaves started flutter around violently. Dipper closed his eyes until it all stopped and there was nothing left but a really bright light and a warm feeling on his hand. He didn't want to open his eyes but to check if he was safe, he had to. Slowly he opened his eyes to see an unconscious figure. They had brilliantly bright blonde hair, their skin was a caramel color almost. What frightened Dipper about this person, was all the tattoos related to Bill Cipher.
"Oh shit. What have I gotten myself into. This is what I get for being cocky, isn't it?" Dipper saw the figure wasn't moving at all. He flipped them. He saw their face was turning blue.
"Breathe in." They did as Dipper said. They sat up quickly. Huffing and puffing, like they haven't done this before. Or it has at least been a long time.
"I'm assuming like this." Their words came out less hesitantly than anything. Dipper looked at this guy like he was an idiot. Or at least he thinks it's a guy.
"B-Bill?" Dipper managed to choke out. The person turned. They stared at Dipper. A smile spread across their face as they sat their. Dipper looked freaked out but the other did not care. They bound towards Dipper before another thought went between the two.
"PINE TREE! I'M HOME!" Dipper looked at this guy with curiosity strewn across his face. He felt the guy hug with pure intentions. Like, the guy was actually thanking him.
"Uh, your name wouldn't happen to be Bill would it?" Dipper asked. This was the weirdest thing he has ever encountered. And may very well always be the weirdest. The man looked at him.
"Why yes it is! And you, my lucky friend, have just been witnessed to a human soul being purified. I mean well it doesn't have good results on the woodland around it. Things will be weirder than normal weird around here but, I do not think that is the point. The point is, Dipper Pines, I am home!" Dipper looked at the guy strangely. Was this guy insane? Did he really have good intentions. The smile on his face seemed like that of a small boy getting ice cream or something.
"Um what do you mean "purified?" Dipper asked Bill. Bill looked over. He smiled.
"Glad you asked. Well, it means my demonic essence has been ripped away and now I am sort of normal human." He stopped for a second. "Now before you ask, 'What do you mean 'sort of'? Well, I only have one eye. It was due to the type of demon I was." He showed Dipper by flipping his hair up. Where a second eye would be was just skin that seemed burned. It was like it was melted together.
"D-does that hurt?" Dipper asked. Bill looked over and realization flooded over his face. He started blushing madly.
"N-n… No but could I borrow your sweatshirt?" Dipper cocked his head to the side and then he realized.
"Oh. Yeah, uh here. I should have given this to you a while ago." Bill took it slowly. He wasn't completely used to human muscles just yet. Bill put it on. It was big on him.
"Uh, I always thought I would be taller." Dipper looked over and the sweatshirt went past his private parts. Dipper actually thought his shortness was cute. Wait cute? Yes in Dipper Pines sleep deprived mind, he thought the former Demons new form was cute.
"-Hello, Mr. Pines! Earth to Dipper!" Dipper came out of his little sleepy land. He looked at Bill and yawned. "Jeez, have you been getting any sleep?" Dipper shook his head.
"I'm too busy for sleep." Bill shook his head. He smiled and reached a hand out for Dipper.
"Well Mr. Sleepy Pants, lets get you home." Bill stared into the distance. He looked around and he suddenly became frightened of his surroundings. He clung to Dipper's hand. "H-how about y-you lead the w-way." Dipper looked at Bill. Dipper then let suspicion cross his face.
"How do I know this isn't one of your tricks?" Bill looked at Dipper. Pure fright was written all across his being. He was truly scared.
"I don't know. I really do not know. B-but what I do know, i-is that.. I can trust you." Dipper was taken aback. He was still suspicious but was happy. Could he trust his new friend?
"Okay. But if anything goes wrong, I will not hesitate to bring you back in these woods." Bill nodded quickly and let his eyes dart around as they passed more and more things. Each movement that was unrecognized by Bill, it would make him jump. Dipper just wished he had a camera.
They both got back to the shack in one piece. It was just as Mabel was getting there from her second job. She saw Dipper walking with a half naked guy and just started busting up laughing. Bill hid behind Dipper as they walked.
"Hey Mabel, could you go easy on him. Rough night." Mabel still giggled and then she got a good look at the guys face.
"Whats your boyfriends name?" Dipper looked annoyed. He didn't let it get to him.
"One, he is not my boyfriend. Two, his name is Bill. And three, once again, he had a rough night." Mabel finished laughing and understood the second time. She wiped her eyes and held out he hand.
"The names Mabel." Bill looked in front of Dipper and took the hand. He was about to say how it was nice to see her again, but Dipper tightened his grip on Bill's hand for a second.
"N-nice to meet you." Mabel laughed once more and headed in.
"You and your boyfriend better not stay up too late. We have work tomorrow." Dipper face palmed.
"Hey Mabes, could I actually take off tomorrow?" Mabel turned and gave him the death glare. She took light, but thundering steps towards him.
"If you take off, I better not see you in the woods. It will not turn out like when I told you not to raise the dead." Bill snickered and Mabel lightened up. "Im gonna like you aren't I Bill?" He hid but Mabel laughed. She made her way back to the door and Dipper followed right after. He climbed the stairs and Bill followed. Dipper led him into his room.
"Okay, just pick something. I don't care what it is." Bill didn't let go of Dipper's hand. Dipper turned and looked at Bill.
"Uh, just what exactly am i doing?" Dipper face palmed.
"My fault, sorry. Okay, you are getting some clothes. Mabel buys me all these different outfits but I always end up wearing one." Dipper pointed to his closet. He then turned and sat down by his desk. Bill was left to find clothes. He opened the closet door and he looked at all the shirts. Most of them were either too bright or super dark. So Bill went with the best option. He picked out a black t-shirt and black skinny jeans. They seemed like they wouldn't fit Dipper anymore. Suddenly a thud. Bill turned and Dipper had fallen asleep at his desk. He then heard steps coming up by the stairs. Mabel bounded in the room.
"Again?!" Mabel went over and saw the bruise that started to form on Dipper's forehead. Bill quietly walked over.
"D-do you need help?" Mabel looked over and smiled.
"That would be great." She told him to lift his legs while she got the arms. They lifted him and put him in his bed. Mabel sighed and walked over to Dipper's closet.
"Here you are, underwear for you as well. Get dressed I would like to talk to you downstairs if that is fine." It seemed to be more of an order rather than a request.
"Alright." Mabel smiled and went down-stairs once again. Bill slid the clothes on and went downstairs. Mabel was in the kitchen getting tea for both of them.
"Okay, Bill. Here you are. Looking nice by the way, although you could wear pjs." Bill shrugged. Mabel gestured for him to sit. He pulled out a chair as Mabel sat as well. She sipped from her cup as she slid over Bill's cup.
"Okay, so I need you to tell me everything, Cipher." Bill choked on the tea and started coughing it up. He wiped his mouth with his handed finished coughing.
"So, you already know?" Mabel laughed.
"Don't you dare play games with my brother. I know you mean no harm but from what I can tell, this can only go down hill." Bill frowned and Looked towards the ground. "Oh do not be sad Bill. I know that what is going to happen will last. But, they are only predictions." Bill looked up a bit.
"Um, I'm sorry. For everything. But I can tell you now, I have no more powers and one eye." Mabel reached over and Bill flinched. She flipped up his hair and saw where his other eye would be.
"Looks kinda blue, and burned, maybe melted. Doesn't it hurt?" Bill shook his head.
"Ill save you the sob story but I now have a human soul. It took a few years but anything that used to be demon with me is gone. My soul is purified." Mabel looked pleased that he just went and told her what she needed to know. Bill looked up and sighed.
Mabel smiled. "Well, welcome." Bill looked at her and put on the best smile he could. Mabel got up and took both of their cups to the sink. She started to wash them as Bill sat in thought.
"Hey, if you're gonna be staying, could you at least make sure my brother gets a decent amount of sleep. And tomorrow just let him sleep in. He really needs it." Bill nodded. Mabel brought over a cookie. "Why don't you take this and go to bed. We can play catch-up another time." Bill nodded and got up. He walked and forgot which way to go.
"Uh, could I just get some help here?" Mabel looked up and giggled.
"Okay all-knowing being of pure energy." Bill let out a small laugh as Mabel led the way. "Alright I suppose you could stay in Dip's room. He does conveniently have a second mattress under his bed. Last time he set his mattress on fire. so we just got two, the second is a spare." Mabel went to a closet an got blankets. She handed them to Bill and went into Dipper's room. She pulled out the mattress. Bill put a pillow down and the blanket. They said their goodnights and went their separate ways.
Bill stared at the ceiling. He slowly dozed off. He had nightmare filled dreams. A cold sweat covered his body. A shrill laugh filled his ears. Everything black and white. Bill was shaking. In, and out of his dreams. Dipper woke up. He saw this. Dipper did something he may or may not regret. He took Bill's hand and held on. He gave it a reassuring squeeze. Bill slowly stopped.
Bill awoke to see an asleep Dipper holding onto his hand. Bill didn't let go. He stayed the way he was. This time falling asleep with determination.
In the morning Bill had woken from a sort of dreamless sleep. Something kept everything out but Dipper didn't look quite well-rested. Bill let go of his hand and Dipper pulled it back and turned over. He looked better after just a bit.