Hey guys! I'm officially back! I apologize for the gigantic break that I took from this story! I wanted to work on others and I really had no inspiration for this story for the longest of times. I know a lot of you guessed where the new name came from and yes, I did watch Over the Garden Wall, and yes, I did love it, and yes, that is where I grabbed my inspiration. Anywho, on to the chapter!


"This reunion is touching, it really is. It's a shame it won't last long.."

The two embraced forms froze as the voice echoed through the room. Mabel held her brother tighter as she stared down the dream demon, fire blazing in her eyes. "You!" she hissed. "You're the one who did this to us! To him! Do you know how much I want to-" The angry girl's shouts were interrupted by an annoyed triangle's exaggerated sigh.

"Nice to see you too, Shooting Star," Bill replied blankly, bored. Mabel was steaming, cheeks red in anger and embarrassment. "Besides, I had really nothing to do in Pine Tree's decision. It was his choice to save you from a life of torture by volunteering instead. And actually, isn't it your fault this all happened? You're the one he sacrificed himself for," the isosceles coolly said, a smirk in his eyes. The girl sat in shock at the realization of Bill's words.Is it really my fault? Am I just that useless here? From helping others to even helping myself? Mabel felt herself get shaken out of her thoughts by a concerned Dipper.

"Mabel, don't listen to him! He's just playing mind games. Trust me, it's not your fault. Bill's right. If there's anyone to blame, it would be me. I picked this, you had nothing to do with this. Okay?" Dipper tried to assure his twin.

"You two done yet? I've got places to be you know!" the triangle huffed angrily at the pair.

"Then why don't you just leave us alone, you evil triangle!" Mabel shouted back. The girl was about to go on with another rant when she felt herself freeze. She watched helplessly as she watched her and her surroundings turn grey, leaving only Dipper and an impatient Bill the only color in the room. "No, let Dipper go! Dipper, don't listen to him! He's going to try to trick you again! Listen to what you told me!" the twin tried to yell, but it only came in tiny muffles as her mouth was clamped shut.

Dipper looked helplessly at Mabel and sighed. "What are you going to do to me now? I'm ready for it... But just know, Bill... This deal has taken a toll on both of us, and you know it. I'm exhausted and done while you're bored and tired of the same old routine every single time you mess with me. You did this to do what you claim as protecting yourself from me and Mabel defeating you and that may be true, but you were also tired and bored of the same routine. Making deals and torturing regular poor old souls has just lost its touch, hasn't it? That's the real reason isn't it Bill? So why not end this already? We're both done with this stupid game of catch. Me winning a round, you winning the next one," the boy said calmly, staring the dream demon dead in his eye.

The triangle stared dumbfounded at the kid's words. He then snapped his fingers as confetti and party poppers exploded everywhere. "Congratulations, Pine Tree! You've cracked the case! Clap everyone, clap!" he exclaimed sarcastically, forcing Mabel's paralyzed form to clap. He then snapped and all the colors and party items disappeared. "Now Pine Tree, you're right. I'm bored. There, I said it. But you are too. So why not give in? You said it yourself, it's just a game of catch. But you know, deep down in your stubborn little heart, that you're never going to win. You know that I can handle all the pain and annoyance that you and your family can throw at me but one day, one day far away from now, you will come to a point where you can't handle this anymore. Now answer me this, Pine Tree. Do you really want a long life of suffering, of trusts being broken, not knowing what's wrong or right anymore? Or do you want to give in now and avoid all of that?" Bill asked him, eye burning blue, just the slightest.

Dipper stared at the ground, thoughts and decisions erupting in his head. Bill's right... in a way. If I continue this, nothing's going to get better. This family will only be crippled even more... But, if I do give in now, nothing's gonna change for the best anyway. It's a lose-lose situation for me both ways. Huh, I sure dug a huge hole for myself haven't I... Dipper sighed and looked back at a smirking Bill.

"So, what will it be Pine Tree? Live in suffering while your family crumples around you for most of your life? or give in now and end this nice, quick, and easy? No family involved?" Dipper was about to answer when he heard distressed muffles from Mabel's petrified form. Dipper looked at his twin, tears forming in his eyes "I'm sorry.." he muttered softly to her. Mabel's blurred screams got louder as she heard her brother's reply to her muffled shouts of warning. Bill watched happily as he saw Dipper look at him defeated, tears slowly falling down his face.


"I give in."


Wow, this chapter was a mouth full. But guys, I am back! I will try to write more frequently this month! Hope you enjoyed this chapter and that it was worth that long wait DX! Please R & R and thank you to all you awesome people who review, follow, favorite, or just read this story in general! You all have helped me grow as a writer! Til' next chapter! Onwards Aoshima!