So far, it has been quite the show for these past days. With the returning of my... 1 day kidnap... or whatever it was- being controlled as a mindless zombie? And realizing two other superior starries from that hell gave them a pleasant time to get along with. I am now getting along with Colion well, it's just that he's afraid of the demon. I understand that part, but not to the point where he can frighten me. He can't do anything anyway.

Anyways, I was gifted by a hug that possibly killed my soul in that world. Grunkle Stan explained to me that he couldn't rescue or find me since these other two superior starries prevent him from doing so. I asked what they looked like. What I imagine from what he described as one who has large rings around themselves as the other is somewhat similar to how Bill looks like, minus the triangles around himself though. Only except they were red. Why I asked? Well, since I have nothing to do at all, why not solve some mysteries around this dimension. And the "Rise of the Mindless Zombies" is the perfect way to go.

Although to go through my plan, I have to get stronger with my combat skills. Or I could practice stealth... I'll just practice both since it's better that way. I'm only learning in case I need to use it as a defense. Stabbing Gidlax with the stick the other day did felt good, though, why couldn't he just say a command and prevent all of that? Maybe he wanted to fight me instead.

I shook my head and looked at the two superior starries outside of the practice field. They put on smiles and cheered me on like it was a performance for a show. No thank you. I turn my gaze away and stared down at the steel pole, feeling the smoothness of its surface. I lifted up my head and scanned around the surroundings, keeping it in check. I tilted my deer ears, listening to everything around me. Silence came, making me grip tightly onto the steel pole. I took a step forward, moving away from the current spot I was at. I don't want to stand there like an idiot and just listen to the endless silence.

I halted once I felt an odd feeling from an unknown source. I turn to my right, lowering my deer ears in a wary state. I tapped the ground with the steel pole, feeling faint vibrations from incoming footsteps. Soon they were growing more and more noticeable. I quickly moved to my left and jumped back once I felt a gush of wind blowing right past me. I shielded myself just in time for an invisible strength to slam upon me. I struggled with the pressure, knowing that if I stick in this position any longer, I would have lost or fallen in this case.

I grip the steel pole tightly and attempt to push back the invisible creature. I then move quickly to the right, dodging another oncoming attack. I used my pole to take a swing only to where the creature's legs were. I heard a thud as I smiled. I quickly moved away from the fallen invisible creature, soon far away from it. I heard one of the superior starries cheered me on but I pushed it aside. I can't afford to get distracted.

The air around me got thinner making me feel like the world was dooming me already. I shook myself out of it, unfortunately, I was late to dodge the attack, almost falling over from the ramming. The grip on my steel pole was slipping as I heard it drop right beside me. I turned to the invisible aura and quickly moved away from it. Well great, there goes my defensive weapon. I continue to feel this effect from the air growing thinner each second. I feel like I'm loosing my mind in the clouds. I kept myself from passing out as my vision was blurry. Nice going! But I don't need sight for this, just feeling and hearing.

Before I could even move, the invisible creature grabbed my wrist and threw me to the ground, slamming the steel pole that I dropped right beside my head. It gave me the shivers before the creature revealed itself. ''Not bad, Pinetrees.'' The demon spoke, staring down at me with an impressed look.

''... Yeah... not bad. It's hard to work with somebody invisible.'' I said, sitting up once the pole moved away.

''You kept staring in the direction where I was, what do you mean it was hard?'' He said.

''I can feel your presence but I cannot study your movements when you're invisible. I know when a creature is standing behind me without even looking at them, but knowing which is the next more is hard.'' I said, standing up from the ground.

''Understandable.'' I heard him say. I grunted and watched the two superior starries run over to us. I noticed Kitz got here first before Grunkle Stan had to catch his breath and stand up straight. I guess he can't escape old age.

''That was good! Keep it up and maybe you'll get good as I am.'' Kitz chirped.

''Good one, kiddo!'' Grunkle Stan said, smiling at me with proudness in his eyes. I nodded, smiling back at both of them.

''The only thing I need to practice is probably each ability and how they affect a starry creature.'' I muttered. ''Since I kept feeling like I was dying once the round grew intense.''

''That is an issue with most S.S abilities, but sometimes you need to know how to handle them in a certain way.'' Grunkle Stan said.

''You'll get the hang of it!'' Kitz said. ''And besides, you should watch me for more tips if you don't know which is which.''

''Watch you?'' I said, staring at the fox humanoid in confusion.

''Oh right, I am challenging Gidlax tomorrow for the sphere, so that he can stop making it his playground.'' Kitz said looking a bit annoyed.

''That is good! Somebody around here out to teach him a lesson.'' Grunkle Stan said.

''I do hope you could finish the lesson that I gave to him, Kitz. Good luck though.'' I said, nodding to both of them.

''I will. Although, are you coming tomorrow?'' He asked me.

''Might as well, if the practice here isn't too long.'' I said, gazing over at the demon far from us. I turned back to them again.

''Great!'' Kitz said, bouncing with excitement.

''Don't get too nervous and focus on tackling the enemy head on.'' Grunkle Stan said. ''Kill them if you have to!''

''I think he meant, injury them badly if you have to.'' I said, correcting what my great-uncle said.

''Yeah, I will.'' Kitz chuckled nervously.

I walked with the group, hearing my great-uncle take the lead of the conversation. Kitz on my right while the demon was on my left. He didn't bother to join in unless he spooks us, otherwise, it was a fun time for a moment. Until I stepped into the void again. I grunted in annoyance and looked around the abyss. I turned behind me and staring at the picture in the frame. It took place in the basement of the mystery shack. I gulped before jumping in. I looked around, noticing the strap table. I then noticed my other great-uncle exiting the room. Before I followed him, I took a look at the counters, noticing the same blue liquid as I saw in my last version. It's funny how I get full bloom visions and where the ones with Gideon, it's short. Maybe because this is important than Gideon's?

I shrugged and followed the trail. I manage to get into the elevator ride with him as we arrived on the next level. We walked up the staircase and out of the basement. I walked forward into the living room quickly to look at the clock. It struck midnight as I frowned. Midnight huh? I turned around and walked back to my great-uncle peeking his head out and looking about. He then turns toward the set of stairs that lead to me and Mabel's room. ''Are you showing me how this will happen? And if I don't do anything about it, I won't return back here?'' I spoke out loud, realizing that time in the future won't do no good with my voice in the past. I flatten my deer ears in frustration, watching my great-uncle go up the staircase.

I followed him and phrase through the wall of the room, staring at my future self on the bed. Oh... jeez, toss and turning through my bed is like a living nightmare as I watch it. I shivered and jumped from the door opening silently. I grunted and sat on my sister's bed. ''If I can wake up just in time, maybe then... this will prevent this action.'' I said.

''Maybe I can go out of the realm and say something to him! Yeah, that may work.'' I nodded before turning to my great-uncle muttering something under his breath. I couldn't quite hear it as I looked away from him. ''I'm sure he'll understand.'' I stood up and walked out of the room, soon stepping into the present.

I blinked before looking around at my surroundings. ''Oh good, you're back! I thought Blix did something to you. I'm sure he did, but yay!'' Kitz said.

''He didn't.'' I grunted, making the fox humanoid flinched.

''You sure?'' He said, tilting his head at me.

I let out a sigh, turning away from them. I walked away and stared at the large arena. Grunkle Ford will understand, he'll stop what he was doing and go back to doing whatever he was doing before. And I'm sure it'll be all over. So, thank you vision. I turn my head back to the group, seeing the demon right beside me. Grunkle Stan walked over to me with a worried expression. ''I don't like this "future sight" of yours.'' He said.

''Future Sight?! OH, that's why you were like that. No wonder why Blix kept saying, "vision" over and over.'' Kitz said. I glared at the fox humanoid before turning back to my great-uncle.

''I don't like it either, but it is what it is.'' I said. ''Besides, I know how to handle it.''

''Getting a vision from the future is like warning you of the possibilities in some cases, it might happen.'' The demon said.

''And I know just what to solve it.'' I said, turning to him.

''Like what? Trust your loved ones even though they're the ones gonna kidnap you in your sleep.'' He said, glaring at me. I stared at him before turning back to the two superior starries. I grew lost in my thoughts for once, standing on a line between trust and disloyal with Grunkle Ford. I turn my head back to the demon. ''And what do you know?'' I said, glaring at him.

''I know nothing, yes, but you know their secrets or something hidden within their reach?'' He asked.

''It's nothing too serious! You don't know what they're gonna do! They may not have a secret at all.'' I said, growing more defensive.

''Uh... guys?'' I heard Kitz said.

''Calm down, D- Maxon. You know you can't change his mind.'' I heard Grunkle Stan as well. I turn to look at them, anger was visibly shown on my face.

''Let him do what best, if he knows what he's doing, then let him do whatever it was. I don't care anymore.'' Bill said, which caught me off guard. I slowly looked over at him as he was walking away. I looked shocked, knowing that the demon before me cared about me. Why are you suspiciously changing? You shouldn't be changing at all. I let out a sigh and turned back to the two.

''Are we calm now?'' Kitz asked.

''Yes, I apologize for that.'' I muttered. ''I need to go do something though.''

''Alright! I'll be in the practice field training.'' Kitz chirped.

''And I'll be back in the Main Sphere. You will know where to find me.'' Grunkle Stan said. I nodded before walking over to the panel and press the destination to set for the Main Sphere. Me and Grunkle Stan got on as Kitz said goodbye to us. The hover bus moves, and soon we were fast traveling through space. I stared over at the gargoyle watching me with a worried expression. ''I'm fine, Grunkle Stan.'' I said, making sure he didn't have to ask what was happening within me.

''Alright, Dipper.''

I woke up in my bed, stretch my limbs out, and sitting up. I looked over, seeing it was morning. The sun began to rise up slowly. I turn my head to the door and stood up. I grabbed some clothes and quietly headed out. I changed in the bathroom and exited it once I finished. I then walked down the stairs and into the hallway, where I caught my nerdy great-uncle in the hallway with his coffee. Perfect timing! I rush up to him. ''Can I talk to you for a second?'' I asked.

Grunkle Ford looks at me with a mixture of a grumpy and curious facial expression. He nodded and lead me down the basement. I wonder why he couldn't sit in the living room like the rest of us. Is he growing distance from us again? We entered the room where the strap table was stationed. I stared at it for a few minutes before jerking my head over to him. He sat in his chair next to the table, taking a sip of his coffee. I walked over to the other chair and sat in it.

''What question do you have, son?'' He asked.

''How is that plan coming along?'' I asked, keeping a straight and interested expression. I don't want to believe that Grunkle Ford, for all the guy he is, will betray my trust. That demon doesn't know what he's talking about. And I don't believe that vision either. My great-uncle will never do any of those things.

''It's coming along well. I'm just about finished with it, and soon I will begin testing it.'' He answered, taking another sip of his coffee.

''Who are you going to test it on?'' I asked.

''You. I could get Stanley to do it, but I'm sure he'll decline it.'' He answered once more, sending shivers down my spine. I stared at the table for a good moment, wondering if this is a good idea to up and abandon the mystery case. I don't want to, regardless if those people are strangers up there, I don't. I can't disappear into thin air just like that without saying anything, but it's just a test. Although... when I saw in my first vision of it, it... worked. ''Dipper?''

I looked back up to my great-uncle. ''... I think it's fine, of course... being soulless down here is... odd to you. But... I think everything is fine. It's not harming others in any way.'' I said. ''...so please, I don't want to be tested on.''

''...Oh. Alright, if you say so.'' He said coldly. He got up and walked away and into the testing area. I gulped, hoping that would have changed the future. I stood up and walked out of the basement. I closed the vending machine and leaned against it. I stared at the ground, getting a bad vibe about everything. I did change the future, don't worry about it, Dipper. It'll be fine, nothing will go wrong.

''...I hope not.''

End of Chapter 9 - Trust...?

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