I woke up, sitting up in an instant. I stared in horror at the sheets of my bed. Are you kidding me...? I blinked before turning to the triangle window to see the sun rising up. I shook my head and held it with my hand. You gotta be kidding me. I grumbled to myself before turning to my sister, who was sleeping peacefully. I got up from my bed and over to the dresser to change in the bathroom. I exited once I was done. I threw my clothes in my laundry basket before heading down the stairs and into the faintly lit hallway. I poke my head into the gift shop, looking over at Soos, who was at the counter. ''Hey, Soos.'' The guy turned to me and smiled. ''Good morning, Dipper!''

I walked in and over to the counter. ''How did you sleep?'' He said. I stared at him as if I saw a ghost. I looked away and frowned, ''It was good.'' I lied. I sat on the chair, staring down at the ground. ''You don't look like it, dude.''

''Yeah... about that. Just... a bit confused dream.'' I said. ''More so a nightmare.''

''Oh, right! You told me you were still getting them. I wonder why it happened.'' Soos said, cleaning the counters now.

''I'm not quite sure myself; it all started right after a year of defeating that demon into the realm. It was not as frequently as it was now... and now, I don't know what to do about it.'' I said.

''Can't your great-uncles do anything about it?'' He said.

''They don't bother me, I've grown used to it by now.'' I said, frowning. What's going on? What's gonna happen to my body in that dimension?! I have to tell Grunkle Stan.

''Are you sure, dude?'' Soos asked me.

''I'm sure! Don't worry about me.'' I said before getting off of the chair and walking through the staff door. ''Don't make the customers mad like you did the other day, Soos!''

''I won't! I didn't know what that old lady was talking about!'' I heard he called back. I smiled and turned to the kitchen to make some coffee. I then carried it out into the living room and sat on the couch. I stared at the wall with a panic look, holding my hot coffee tightly, possibly burning myself. But I didn't care in the slightest. Maybe Grunkle Stan could of think of something to bring my soul body back? I don't know... but what was that pain I felt? He must have done something to it before I blackout. I hope his soul is back so I can ask how to get back. I preferably wake up back in the dimension where I am safe and not captured by a freak show. I flinched once the pain in my hand starts coming back to reality before I quickly set the cup down on the end table. I stared at my burnt hands, blinking in frustration. I'm not okay.

''Back already?'' I looked up from the ground level from the porch to see Grunkle Stan on the chair, chilling. I nodded before walking up the small steps and over to him. ''Damn, I know ya are working hard to earn a lot for you and your girlfriend, but at least stay a while?'' I blinked before staring at his neutral and dull expression. Please, Grunkle Stan. ''Yeah, Sorry that I left so early in the morning. I needed some time to clear some things off of my head.''

''Another nightmare?'' He asked.

I nodded, frowning a bit. ''Of course, knowing that Stanford can't do anything about it-''

''It's not bothering me! I'm sure of it, it's not.'' I said. I then watch him stop from what he was doing before and turn to stare at me. ''Are you back?'' I asked.

''... Yes, I am. Perfect timing!'' He stands up from his chair before getting a back champ. ''Whoops, too fast.'' I chuckled before backing away from him.

''How are you doing, kiddo? Sorry it took so long.'' Grunkle Stan said, smiling at me.

''Not too great.'' I frowned. He looked around before walking into the shack. ''Come.'' I nodded and followed him, passing through the archways and into his office. He shut the door and lock it before walking over to his chair and sat on it. ''Did something happen in the realm?''

I walked over to the chair in front of the desk and sat in it. ''Yes... unfortunately.''

''I knew I shouldn't trust that guide that you had.'' He cursed.

''It's not his fault.'' I said. I can't believe I'm saying that about Bill. He's right; why am I suspiciously changing? ''It's someone else's.''

''Like who? One of the S.S picking on my boy? I have right at them!'' He slams his fist into the desk. I let out a chuckle before stopping myself.

''Yes. Kind of. I got myself trapped.'' I said, looking down at the floor.

''Trapped? Surely your "guide" told you everything about the dimension.'' Grunkle Stan said.

''Not that kind, the kind where... an evil warlord or some type of god have you under his control.'' I said.

''... Now I heard rumors in the realm about that. Some creatures would act like themselves, and then they just change into this mindless zombie.'' He said. I widened my eyes. Mindless zombie? Is that what those tiny devices are used for? Why are there so many of them? I can't be so sure if those small devices are the cases... ''So... who is this S.S?'' I flinched when Grunke Stan's voice got a bit cold. His whole face was wary and angry than before.

''... Gidlax.'' I said.

''That popular freak?! Great.'' He facepalmed himself before shaking his head. ''Alright! So a rescue plan for my nephew.''

''Yeah... and another thing...'' I said before clearing my throat. ''How do you go back without falling asleep or waiting until it's that time of the night to sleep?''

''All I did was just zone out, and there I was in the dimension. I'm not quite sure how it works, kiddo. But you better go ahead and wait for me.'' He said.

''Unless Bilx catches you.'' I said.

''Oh right... wouldn't he care if you were gone?'' He asked.

''I don't think he wouldn't.'' I said. It wouldn't be a trait of Bill's to care anyway. He stood up as I did as well. ''so you go back to the realm and wait for me. I promise I will be there to rescue you out of that freak's place.''

I nodded and gave him a hug before making my way out of his office. Okay, I got that cover. Now all I have to do is get back to the realm on my own. Maybe a little book reading could trigger it? I walked over to the bookshelf in the hallway and took a random book and over to the living only to see my sister with her friends playing whatever was present there. I quickly backed away and walked up the staircase. Of course, they had to be here. I walked into the room and over to my bed. I sat on it before opening up the book and stared at it. I let out a sigh and lean back and fell onto my pillow. I stared up at the ceiling, watching it with ease.

I guess reading a book is off the list. I'm not quite sure why I'm eager to join back to the realm. I said I wouldn't be that interested in the realm, but after what Gideon did. I don't think I'll be back after sundown. Because when I get my hands on him, we'll have a "friendly" discussion of not turning creatures into mindless zombies just because you can. This is worse than he did with the folks of Gravity Falls. I closed my eyes and let out a sigh. He's going to do the same thing, get his dream wish he wanted. Or whatever it is. Should I be worry?

I opened my eyes and notice the colors fading to black and white. I then felt my soul leaving my body. I looked down and saw my physical body lay still before sitting back up. Looks like I'm leaving. Let's see where I am in this world.

I opened my eyes and sat up, looking around. ''Newbie!'' I flinched before getting tackled by someone else. ''Hey! Get off!''

''He got you too?! This can't be happening!'' I push the figure off before getting up on my feet. I looked over to see it was just Kitz. ''This wasn't supposed to happen!''

''What do you mean? Where are we?'' I asked before looking around. We were in a small room, only one light was above our heads.

''Be quiet and just... obey him.'' Kitz said, giving me this odd feeling. I turned to him as I saw his delightful expression. ''If you obey him, he will be nice to you.''

''...What about being released?'' I asked. He was just normal a second ago. I walked around him before watching him turn towards me. I halted before watching his eerie smile. ''Release? Don't you want his presence?''

''No. Why would I be under his presence? I don't want this! I'm sure you don't want this, either Kitz!'' I said.

''I did; I wanted to be just like him!'' Kitz chirped.

''No, you didn't, you wanted to challenge him and take over the sphere you wanted to have.'' I said, approaching him.

''If I said that, then that wasn't my wish at all!'' He smiled as I halted and lowered my deer ears. Your not yourself anymore, your not at all. I backed away and into the wall. ''Come on, he is waiting.'' I flinched when the door opened. I watch Kitz walked out before I followed him. I frowned and looked around the hallway. We soon exit it and out into the open world. We were on this porch looking down at the empty space below us. I watched Kitz leaned on the railing with a happy smile. I walked over to the fence and looked at the current town that I recognize to be Gravity Falls.

''Isn't it amazing?'' I turned over to Kitz, smiling at me. I shook my head. I don't like this.

''It's not. This isn't you, Kitz.'' I said.

''It is me!'' He chirped, turning back to the town. ''I hope one day, I will be in charge of this sphere. But that's only if Gidlax trusts me to it.'' Which will never be if you don't snap out of it!

I felt someone creeping up to us from behind. I looked over my shoulder to the figure, who turns out to be Gidlax. ''Jeez, I can't even sneak up to you.'' He said before walking over to me. ''Do you like this?''

''No.'' I hissed, glaring at him.

''Newbie... wrong move.'' I heard Kitz say. Don't slide with him! Please, snap out of it... somehow...

''You will in a minute, just as Kitz like it.'' Gidlax said, patting the humanoid fox's shoulder. The S.S would nod to his judgment while I backed away, grabbing the railing. ''I wouldn't-'' I suddenly stop talking. What is going on?

''You wouldn't at all, Dipper?'' He said. ''I know you won't apologize to me, but... now I have you under control, maybe then you won't ruin my plans this time around. You can't do anything, you can't break free. No one likes you, no one even cares about you.''

I have Grunkle Stan coming to rescue me! ''And don't even get me started with that gargoyle. I know you're familiar with him.'' I wished I widened my eyes because right now, I wasn't in control anymore. I felt my body move over to where Gideon was as it stood right next to him. I couldn't control anything of it at all. ''He won't get you. He wouldn't even take you away from me. So this is better.'' I heard him say as I would watch the town with him. No... why now.

I felt my body move once more it turned towards Kitz and Gideon, it begins to follow them as I panicked. Stop! Please! Don't follow him! Damnit... he knows about the relationship between Xanley and me... he wouldn't allow him to get close. I'm trapped; I'm a goner if this keeps up. I can feel my inner soul within my controlled soul just curl up into a ball and hugging myself tightly, wishing this living nightmare can go to hell. I should have left when I had the chance. But now, I don't think I can. I don't think I can let that running here with things growing like the "mindless zombie" rumor and Gideon's evil plan.

I felt like I was in control again, but I didn't dare to run or move. We were in the traveling center, more so in the Main Sphere. Just heading off on another ride. Soon I lost control of my body again. Damnit, I should have moved. It was a good idea that my mindless soul was facing the door since Gideon wasn't here yet. I think I was told to be put here. I guess I was waiting for him. I looked through the eyes, seeing a glowing yellow figure in the distance. [[ ...Hello? ]] I accidentally telepathy. I don't know who but, to someone who can hear me. There was silence, reminding me there was no one there. I then saw Kitz get on and sit right next to my controlled body. He then started to chat with my body as I close out the conversation.

[[ ... Please... don't tell me this is a useless tool too... ]] I telepathy to the silence.

[[ Useless tool? It's actually useful. By the way, who is this? Why are you telepathy out of nowhere? ]] An voice came back to me.

[[ ... I don't know... ]] I telepathy back to the figure.

[[ ... You don't know...? Great, dealing with stupid Superior Starries and a missing kid. ]] The voice came back. If I was in control at the moment, I would be widening my eyes.

[[ BILL?! ]] I telepathy back. Please tell me it's you.

[[ ... Pinetrees? Where are you? I've been looking everywhere for you. ]] His voice came back. I shouldn't be acting like this. It's dumb and stupid. I'm just doing this out of fear and panic. It'll go back to normal once it is all over. But... no, don't dwell on the thought, Dipper. I noticed Gideon was getting on.

[[ Sh-t. Do you see a figure hopping on a hover bus? That's where I am! ]] I telepathy back. I'm not quite sure if I reached him because, by the time I finished, we were gone. Damnit, I got a hold of him before I even knew it. I don't... even know, if I'll make it out of here tonight. I guess I'll play as a doll for a bit.

''Hello, Gidlax.'' I looked up at the voice, noticing I was in control of my movements. I looked around my surroundings, seeing we were in a forest.

''Bow.'' I flinch at the cold voice from the figure in front. I looked over to Kitz, who was nearby the trees. I turned to the familiar figure who was Colion. He was bowing to Gideon, which got me the idea that he commanded him to attack me at that time. I don't even know the real him... I feel horrible now at these people; this is going too far. ''I guess your free of my control.'' I looked back up at Gideon, who was staring at me.

''Does-''

''It does not mean your free out of my sight.'' He said, having a blank expression.

''Of course, it doesn't.'' I muttered. ''What do you need me for?''

''To keep you under control, of course. You will never be freed.'' He said. ''None of these S.S. will be released. Look how stupid they are.'' I watched him kick Colion as he lay motionless on the ground. ''And I don't like it how Kitz wanted to challenge me for the Gravity Falls Sphere.''

''Well, I think he should have it instead of you.'' I said.

''You don't know what it feels like to lose power, Dipper. You took that away from me.'' He turned around and glared at me.

''For a good reason.'' I said, backing away.

''Halt.'' He said, and as I knew it, my steps stopped. I stared at him wide-eyed. I'm not freed of my movements, only remote commands, he says. I crossed my arms and stared at him in disgust. ''It will cost you one day, Dipper Pines, and you will know that for a fact.''

''Alright.'' I said before looking back down at the ground.

''Kitz, Colion. Come and Stand.'' I heard Gideon said before hearing the footsteps of the other S.S walking over. I looked back up at Gideon before backing away and over to a nearby stick. I picked it up and held it behind my back. I walked over to him as he looked over to me. He didn't suspect a thing as he looked away and turned to Colion. I turned to Kitz, who was smiling at me. I smiled back as he turned away and over to Gideon. I turned back to this kid.

''I don't like this realm, Dipper. We could rebuild it, we could take over.'' He said as I was creeping upon him. ''We could forget the world that we exist in-'' I stab the stick into his side as he shrieked in pain. I jumped back and shouted. ''I don't think so.'' I then noticed Colion transform quickly into his werewolf form and charge at me. I attempt to dodge him, but he pinned me to the ground before I could. I felt my left wrist being crushed as I held back a scream. ''How dare you?!'' I heard Gideon shouted. I quickly slide my right hand free and punched the S.S right in the face before pushing him off and getting up onto my feet. I then dodge another attack that was from Kitz this time. I jumped back and hit the tree trunk before turning to the three S.S.

''Stop.'' Gideon said before I saw the other two obey his commands. He walked over to me, pulling the stick out of his side. ''Killing is terrible, Dipper.''

''I wasn't trying to kill you, I was trying to weaken you. There's a difference.'' I hissed, holding my crushed wrist to my chest. He stabs the tree bark with the stick, right next to my head as I held my gaze at his angry expression. ''I swear, if it wasn't a rule, I would have killed you myself.''

''I'd like to see you try.'' I snapped. As soon as he released the stick, I grabbed it and slash him with it, only for him to dodge. I stood my ground, ready for what he has to do. He flexes his claws and slashes at me, only to defend myself with the stick. Unfortunately, he broke the entire stick as I was hit with another slash. I was then kicked down to the ground, where I rolled away and stood up quickly before getting another hit to the face. He made another move at me as I grabbed his wrist with my right hand, using my foot to kick him in the stomach with great force. I let him go before seeing him stumble back. The anger twisted and turned on his face as I grew tired with each breath. Don't tell me the lack of strength is coming back to me again. I noticed blue-green liquid drip off of my face and onto the ground. Oh, that's what the blood here looks like, great. Everything is so weird here.

I looked back up only to get punched into the face. I then get slammed into a tree, as I felt my right wrist get twisted. I let out a cry of pain before attempting to use my legs to kick myself free. ''I would shut it if I was you.'' I heard Gideon said before glaring at him with fierce eyes. ''I don't obey you, you little sh-t.'' I snapped, managing to kick him off of his feet. I jumped away from him, only to feel pain struck in my wrists. I stared at my crushed wrists before hearing a loud thud. I watched Gideon get up to run at me again, only to stop in a frozen state. ''I have never seen you before!''

I realize who he was talking about. ''I think that's enough Pinetrees. I've seen enough.'' I turned to the demon beside me, who was glowing brightly. [[ You... watched... again?!]] I telepathy to him, obviously angry.

''Hey, no killing is allowed here, and besides, fighting is allowed, and seeing what you had so far. Well. You are full of surprises!'' Bill said. I grunted before turning over to a frightened Gideon.

''He's dead, he can't be alive!'' He shouted.

''Oh, but here am I.'' The demon said, smirking. I think he was revealing his proper form to him. I let out a tired sigh and stared at the demon as he turned to me before looking back at Gideon, who disappeared. We blinked before turning to each other. ''Need help?''

''My wrists are crushed, what do you think?'' I asked.

''Oh. I see, but do you?'' He asked again, which got me more irritated. I turned away from him and walked away. I looked at a motionless Colion on the ground while Kitz is by a tree again. I turned to the demon who was right beside me once more, scaring the sh-t out of me. ''I do.'' I said.

''Good choice.'' He grabbed my wrist, which I happen to wince in pain. I stared at them before I watched them reverting back to normal with this bright blue glowing. He let me go before turning to the others. I moved my wrist all around, both of them as they were back to normal. ... Huh. I blinked before looking back up at the two. I walked forward, watching Bill pull something from behind the werewolf's neck. ''Of course.''

''HEY. DON'T ATT-''

''Shut it, Mutt.'' Bill snapped at the S.S., who shut up quickly. I smiled faintly before turning over to Kitz. I walked over to him and frowned. I looked at the back of his neck. I lifted my hand over and felt something that shouldn't be there. I grabbed onto it and pull it out, hearing a wail from Kitz. ''I'm so sorry for attacking you, Newbie!'' He hugged me first handed before I blinked in surprise. I crushed the piece and threw it away before I pushed him off gently. ''It's alright. You weren't you- ACK.'' I flinch when I felt pain from behind my neck. I turned away and stared at Bill, who was holding the tiny device. ''Really?'' He shrugged and walked away.

''Now that I'm free, I can kick his ass!'' Kitz said. ''Also, your still bleeding, Newbie.''

''It's Maxon now, and I just realize that.'' I said, turning to him.

''Alright! I'll let you know when I'm challenging him!'' He chirped.

''I think it's time to go, Pinetrees.'' I turned to the demon and grunted. ''This other... S.S. is... worried about you.''

''So you came to my rescue? That's nothing like you.'' I said, approaching him.

''I watched you two fight it out, don't think I'd call that rescuing.'' He said.

''Let's just go.'' I said before watching him nod.

End of Chapter 8 - Trapped