Chapter 19
Destiny and Matt had Tyrone in bed as everyone downstairs was getting settled. Dipper and Pacifica were wounded, but thankfully they were not severe wounds. Nevertheless, they were taken to emergencies by Wendy, who took off with Mabel. Destiny on the other hand was furious. She grabbed her phone and called the police to inform them that Viscount Northwest shot two innocent people. In that instant, they did arrive at the Northwest mansion, but no one was home. There were only blood stains.
Destiny got the report from her phone afterwards and she threw her phone against the wall, scaring Matt. "Woah! Calm down!" cried Matt.
"I can't! That awful old man shot your brother and some girl!" cried Destiny.
"I know. You don't think I'm mad about that too?!" cried Matt.
Destiny shook her head in disbelief. Matt began to cry. "I don't know why these things are happening. I just don't know." Sobbed Matt.
Destiny walked over to Matt and hugged him tightly. "Don't worry. I know this will all be over soon. Very soon." Said Destiny.
"Are you sure?" asked Matt.
"These things happen just because. I know things will get better." Said Destiny softly.
Just then, they both heard a noise coming in the living room. Only Destiny and Matt were the only ones standing and in the shack along with a sleeping Tyrone. No one else was with them at the moment.
"Who goes there?!" cried Destiny.
Just then, a large black furry creature appeared out of nowhere with his eyes burning red. Matt screamed at the creature's presence. Destiny however stood her ground and looked at the creature. In that instant, she felt some sort of relief.
"The Mothman." She said. Matt stood behind her with a terrified look.
"Stay away!" cried Matt.
"It's okay Matt. He's on our side." Said Destiny patting Matt's shoulder. The boy looked at her in confusion. "You know that thing?" asked Matt.
"I know who he is. He is a guardian of Gravity Falls." Said Destiny.
"I am deeply sorry for what has happened. I have used my power to heal your friends. They will awaken the next day with no wounds." Said the Mothman.
"Then what is going on? Where is the North Wind? Dipper told me you suggested him to visit the Viscount." Said Destiny accusingly.
"You did WHAT!?"cried Matt angrily.
"I believed the Viscount would surrender. But it appears his heart is captured by the North Wind herself." Said the Mothman.
"Well that backfired. The Viscount shot both Dipper and Pacifica. I don't know these two very well, but having them as sacrificial lambs is just plain cruel!" said Destiny.
"I never used them. Dipper was chosen because he is the leader of your group and he saved Gravity Falls from Bill Cipher many years ago. Choosing him was natural." Said the Mothman.
"The North Wind is NOT Bill Cipher. That much I know." Said Destiny.
"How much do you know child?" asked the Mothman.
"Ever since I arrived here, I have been looking for a fresh start. However, I was dragged into war I know nothing of! But I do know this. The North Wind is taking children each day, and if we don't do something soon, those children will die! They are all alive and I know it! We must save them! And you have the power!" said Destiny.
"I do not have the power. I am merely a guardian protecting Gravity Falls. And my future vision in my eyes is the only thing I can do to warn others of danger. In fact, I have warned people years before to destroy their talismans, and no one listened!" said the Mothman.
Destiny blinked. "Talismans?" she asked.
"What are those?" asked Matt.
"They are enchanted objects. They come in many forms." Said Destiny.
"Years before the North Wind arrived, even before Bill Cipher took over, people have had those infernal talisman's outside their gardens, backyard, and indoors and they summoned wicked creatures to do them harm. I have warned a select group of people many times, but no one listened. After this, I had to actually give my power to people who in turn do what I failed to do. Help and warn others of danger." Said the Mothman.
"That is why Huck is like you and why he has some power. He was chosen by you." Said Destiny.
"Correct. Huck is the latest human to have a little taste of my power. Everyone else passed away through the years." Said the Mothman.
"If you really are such a powerful being, can you take away Tyrone's seizures?" asked Matt.
"Alas my poor boy, that I cannot do. I have no power for that. But I can heal him and have him wake up good as new tomorrow." Said the Mothman.
Matt nodded slowly. He didn't take his eyes off the Mothman.
"Then what are we to do now?" asked Destiny.
"For the time being, Destiny, you will stay with Tyrone and Matt. I feel a great power coming from those two boys. I cannot explain what it is, but their light is strong." Said the Mothman.
Matt wasn't sure if he was feeling flattered or nervous. Destiny nodded in agreement however.
"You are right. They are great." She said.
"When Tyrone wakes up, I need you two to do this for me. There is a powerful lake in the forest of Gravity Falls. It is known for showing an individual the inside of a person's heart. And there, in the lake lies a buried mirror which will serve as a portal to save Linda the Bright Star." Said the Mothman.
Matt angrily looked up at the Mothman. "Why can't you do any of that yourself if you have such a great power?" growled Matt. He didn't trust the Mothman one bit.
The Mothman nodded. "I understand your anger and frustration. I will explain. The lake will burn my body for it is enchanted with light. Also, there are only three creatures capable of opening the lake to grab the mirror. They are hidden away in the human world and only you will reach them." Said the Mothman.
"Where are they?" asked Destiny. She on to the point and she wanted answers.
"The Ice Mistress, the Mischevious Rabbit, and the Cheese Monster. They are three friendly creatures hidden away outside Gravity Falls. The Cheese Monster is hidden in the Tillamook Creamery. The Rabbit is hidden in a Rose Park in Portland. As for the Ice Mistress, you will find her in Mt.Hood." said the Mothman.
"Those three locations are so far apart!" exclaimed Matt.
"Which is why only you, Tyrone and Destiny will reach them." Said The Mothman.
"Done. We will find them and bring them here." Said Destiny.
"Are you sure?" asked Matt.
"Its another chance we got Matt. If we do this, and free Linda, the children will be saved! What choice do we have?" said Destiny.
"Well, if you put it that way…. Sure." Said Matt softly.
Tyrone could hear the conversation. He woke up the moment he felt the Mothman enter the room. But for some reason, he was not scared. He felt something friendly. And the way he spoke to Destiny and Matt was as if he were some old friend. Tyrone heard it all. About the lake and the three creatures. If indeed this mirror will open Linda's prison, then this was the only way then. Tyrone slowly opened his eyes and Destiny and Matt turned around to see him. The Mothman was nowhere to be seen.