Chapter 10 Leaving the Falls
Mabel woke up the next morning to the smell of eggs and bacon. She inhaled, smiled, and relaxed. Her stomach growled and then everything rushed back to her; Gideon tossing her in the river, Pacifica having an inner battle with a demon, Dipper trying to help her and her dream. She knew it was Libby. Her dream started normal at first but then she appeared. Mabel knew it was Libby but what she didn't understand was why she could remember what she looked like when the others couldn't. 'Libby is a yellow bell with arms, legs, and a single eye. She almost looks just like Bill but why? Do all powerful demons have one eye or is it just them? Is Libby his daughter? Are they married? Why would Bill ever marry though? Why would he want something like that? It doesn't sound like Bill to me.' Mabel had so many thoughts running through her head until she was snapped out of her thoughts by Kate. "What was that?"
"Are you hungry dear?" Kate asked setting a plate of food in front of Mabel.
"Libby, have you heard that name?" Mabel asked and then put some food in her mouth.
Kate and Max looked away for a second but faced Mabel and nodded. "Yes, we know her name all too well. I believe that's why our Grandson sent you here." Max grabbed a hold of his wife in a comforting hug.
"I don't understand, why would you be able to know anything more or less say anything about her when no one else does or can?" Mabel sat and stared at the two grandparents while blindly sticking food in her mouth.
"Libby can't reach this far from Gravity Falls. Her power is limited to Bills. We don't know much but we do know enough." Kate said.
"What do you mean limited to Bills?"
"Bill couldn't leave Gravity Falls and because of that, neither can Libby." Max said.
"She came to me in a dream last night. She clearly isn't limited like Bill was."
"Tell me, do you remember how Bill even started Weirdmaggedon?" Kate asked.
"Yeah, it was my fault." Mabel looked away sadly.
"Perhaps but he used someone not in Gravity Falls to get to you, am I right?"
"Sure, I guess that's right which means Libby can get to me through my dreams. All of a sudden, I feel like my dreams just became very dangerous. Tell me everything."
"When we're awake, we are safe from Libby but in our sleep, we are in trouble. We are always on guard which is why we have installed metal plates in our head. It was years ago when Gideon stopped coming by. He told us a lot to get metal plates to install in our heads. It would keep Libby from knowing anything about us or hear about our plans to speak with you. We don't know her plans fully. We can tell you what Gideon told us. We know her end plan but how she plans to get there is a mystery. Whatever happens Mabel, you have to find whatever clues are around. You have to take whatever it is she plans to use. If she gets her hands on whatever it is, she will summon Bill or bring him back. It's the only way she can get what she wants."
"She is going to bring Bill back, why? What can he do that she can't?" Mabel asked started to freak out.
"Like I said, we don't know everything but the important thing is that you know her end game. You need to go home and tell your brother. You two must stop Libby before she can bring Bill back." Max stood up and grabbed his keys off the wall.
"Gideon has to keep that a secret, that's why he sent me here?" Mabel finished her food and stood up.
"Yes but it's not just that. Libby can't hear what we say here, only in Gravity Falls. You need to find your brother and get out of Gravity Falls in order to save it. One thing Libby has over Bill is the ability to know what you say at all times and see what you do. The one thing she can't do is read your thoughts. It's why no one asks for help there. It's why my son had to make it look like he was sending you to your death and couldn't fill you in. He isn't the only one either, Pacifica Northwest is in the same position but with one exception, she has less to lose. She has given you clues but be warned that she will turn on you to protect everyone there. You and your brother need to leave and then know signals by just looking at each other. Remember Libby can't read your thoughts." Kate said.
"Gideon hasn't seen us in years because of Libby. He isn't allowed to leave Gravity Falls or someone he loves will die." Max said and then led Mabel to the car. "I'm going to drop you off just outside of town."
Mabel got in the car and nodded. "Let's get me back." She buckled herself in and Max took off. Mabel watched as the trees flew by as they sped down the road. She had so many thoughts running through her head. 'What did Libby need? How were they going to stop her? Gideon wasn't trying to kill me?' Mabel shook her head as the car came to a stop.
"We're here, good luck Mabel." Max said.
"Thank you and stay safe." Mabel said as she watched Max drive off. "Ok, here I go." Mabel walked into town and everyone was there waiting. "This is unusual."
"Git er!" Mayor Tyler said pointing in Mabels direction.
"Well this bites." Mabel said running forward and dodged a grab before sliding underneath another and popping off the ground and round housing the deputy. Mabel looked at herself in shock. "When did I learn to do that?" Mabel flinched a little and limped as fast as she could away from the group. "That's right, I can't." Mabel was grabbed by Wendy and Lazy Susan. "Great." Mabel said and then Wendy fell unconscious. "What the?" Mabel looked where Wendy was and saw Gideon and Pacifica.
"Move it!" Pacifica yelled holding back the crowd while Gideon carried Mabel away.
"Good to see you're alright."
"Glad you aren't a complete scumbag." Mabel said holding tightly onto Gideon. The two were quiet until they got to the Mansion where Dipper was waiting. "Dipper!" Gideon set Mabel down.
"Mabel, I'm going to cream Gideon." Mabel tried to tell him to wait but Dipper ignored her. He was far too angry to think clearly. He grabbed onto Gideons shirt and punched him. "I actually stood up for you and you try to kill my sister!" He punched Gideon again and again before throwing him onto the ground.
"Do what you want to me. I don't blame you but I think your sister might." Gideon said as Mabel covered Gideon.
"Mabel, what are you doing?" Dipper asked.
"You don't understand and I don't blame you but we have to leave Gravity Falls. It's the only way any one will make it through this alive." Mabel helped Gideon up and hugged him.
"We aren't leaving. It won't solve anything." Dipper grabbed onto Mabels shoulder gently.
Mabel turned and stared at her brother. "Do you trust me Dipper?" Dipper was shocked but nodded. "Then trust me that we have to leave."
Dipper couldn't believe it. He pulled out the blood samples and sighed. He couldn't just ignore Mabel again and she knew something he didn't. "Alright Mabel, we'll leave."
Mabel smiled wide and wrapped her arms around Dipper. "Come on, let's get going and thanks bro."
"Sure Mabel, no problem.