Misty Voices.


-[Recap]-

Dipper, what are you doing?! I was watching my own body move on its own and headed in to the jungle. I need to get to work!

Why can't I control my movements?!

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- Kahlil's POV-

The jungle was wet as usual, nothing like an annoying night. Midnight perhaps. I walked carefully on each damp branch. I hate slipping on it, but I was in a hurry. I wished I could control the weather to rain in some other city instead of here. This was important. Suddenly Dipper went missing again within 24 hours. What the f-ck happened? I don't know, but I know it deals with what the drama between him and his sister had. I think he wanted to escape it, but he couldn't. And then the jungle had to make it worse.

I stopped and looked up at the night sky. ``I hope I can find him soon.``


I stood there with a confused look, watching the two twins walked together as if nothing happened between them. I blinked and let out a sigh, mumbling. ``They are really terrible liars.``

I took my destination and walked down the sidewalk. I stared down at the ground, recalling the conversation. Well, I now know Mabel is overprotective of Pacifica, that's why I avoided saying anything against her. And now she thinks I may use her for "free invitations," I'm never going back to that mansion anyways. The place and the atmosphere it gave off, it unsettles me.

I never really liked the riches, too selfish for their own good.

Her brother, on the other hand... he seems to be... going in and out over there. Did she even notice? Not really since she says, "he's fine." There goes the lack of interest in that brain of hers. I bet she's too up with what she is thinking about. Maybe she just wanted to avoid her own brother. That's mainly what it is, she wanted to avoid him.

Ugh. Why can't they just drop this argument and just go back to where things were? I think that's just how siblings work since I have none of my own. I'll probably be the only child that my parents will have.

But I have one question. How did they come up with a lie without even speaking to each other in front of me? Is that's how twin powers work? A secret telepathy technique? No, they don't have magic, I don't sense it in them, but... how?

I looked up ahead. I was nearing my home, staring at it on the hills.

``Hey. It's been a while.`` I slowly turned over to the voice, who belonged to Gideon.

``...What do you want?`` I asked.

``I don't want nothing, I just want to talk.`` He said, staring at me.

``That's wanting something.`` I said.

``... Well, think of it as a different way to not want something. You know what, I'm not making sense.`` He said. ``You already know what I'm like.``

``Yes. A sociopath. Just what we needed.`` I said, looking a bit annoyed.

``At least I'm not bad.`` He said, speaking the usual without any emotions in his tone.

``You sure about that?`` I said.

``... Okay. I know I did some wrong in the past, but... I had no choice.`` He said.

``You had no choice. Sounds like an excuse to me.`` I sneered.

``... ... `` He stayed silent, even if he wanted to insult me just now. But I think he knows it's not the right way to go. I sighed. He wants to talk to me after all of this time?

``You won't pull anything like last time, right?`` I asked, making sure he won't. No idea how I missed it last time. Maybe I was too in love with him.

``I won't. I'll even wait here for you to put your things down. I just want us to... be friends.`` He said, looking a bit guilty. Even if he was pretending the expression.

``... Alright.`` I said before turning away and walking off to my house. I entered my, I greeted my mom and ignored my dad. I headed to my room and opened it. I turned and put my backpack on my bed. I feel so nostalgic, I feel like everything was normal yesterday. My family was happy, and everything was fine. I wish I could of lie about that.

No matter what, it's in the past, but I will always miss that type of life. I changed my clothes into comfortable ones and turned to the door. ``Eh.`` I muttered and exited my room, closing my door. I told my mom I was going out before leaving the house.

I walked down the hill, before halting and staring at Gideon, who was literally standing next to the fence. ``You take too long.`` He said.

``Not my fault I'm like this.`` I said, walking past him. I saw him following behind as I looked ahead.

``I can't judge based on what you are.`` Gideon said.

``So... is there a reason why you want to become friends?`` I asked.

``I'm trying to do this secretly behind my parents' back. I won't say exactly because it might trigger your disorder.`` He said.

``... I think I already know who.`` I said.

``Don't overthink about it then.`` He said.

``Why are you being nice all of a sudden?`` I asked, looking confused at him.

``... You deserve it. You don't deserve any of this that happened so far. I wish I could feel sorry for you, but that's how I explain as it is.`` He said, looking at me.

``You can care, which is what you are doing.`` I said.

``Oh. Didn't realize that.`` He said. ``I guess it usually comes.``

``Or... it exists in sociopaths.`` I said, looking away from him.

``I do really hate being called that, by the way, but I guess I can't help it.`` He said.

``...Aren't you late for your practice at your show?`` I asked.

``I decided to take a break today and visit everyone that I know. And... I had a thought to come to see how you were doing. It just looks like your just pushing me away.`` He said.

``Oh. So you notice.`` I said. He still has that smarts in his brain. We turned a corner, walking next to the buildings we passed.

``Do you do this to everyone?`` He asked.

``I don't. It's just you.`` I said.

``I get it. It's because you-``

``Well... I'm starting to doubt it.`` I interrupted him by accident.

``... Pushing people away is not good.`` He said.

``I don't need your advice.`` I said, glaring at him.

``You said you were going to doubt it. Don't think it's in your nature to do it.`` He said.

``You only knew me for a week, don't pretend you can read me like a book.`` I said.

``I guess it also disorders your memories. I thought you were a demon, not a human who forgets... issues that easily.`` He said.

``... I think it messed with my memories. It's not that easy, you know.`` I said. Yes. This little sh-t knows that I'm a demon, not going into detail. No, thank you.

``So, I'm curious. Who are you going to push away?`` He asked.

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``... Mabel.`` I said.

``Oh, that sweet pie.`` He said.

``Stop trying to hit on her already. She's crushing on someone anyways.`` I said.

``Oh... I guess I can't have chances with love, I don't even know if I can love anymore.`` He said. ``What did she said that makes you want to push her away?``

``... It's what in her mind... that made me want to not see her again.`` I said.

``Oh. You know you can't change that. Even if reading someone's mind is not good choice. Speaking of which, how's that going along?`` He asked, looking back at me.

``I'm not accidentally saying what people say in their minds. I never even told anyone.`` I said.

``You're just going to keep it like that?`` He asked.

``I'd rather have it like that.`` I said.

``Alright. Don't blame me when someone knows your true secret.`` He said.

``I think I will since you know.`` I glared at him.

``... I will never tell anyone your secret. You can trust me on that one.`` He said. ``I'll just let you tell them.``

``You really are different last time we met.`` I said, looking ahead.

``That's because we were in love.`` He said.

``Yeah...`` I said, looking out at the streets. I noticed he stopped as I halted too.

``Speaking of love... may I ask?`` He asked, staring at me. I... Ask what? No one needs to know, not even you. I shook my head.

``Then, you have a crush.`` He said.

``I don't.`` I lied. I looked annoyed as ever at him.

``I thought you did.`` He said shrugging. ``I did want to see if you were doing good in your life that I caused.``

``You didn't turn me gay.`` I said.

``I know that! You know what I mean!`` He said, glaring at me. I chuckled, letting my guard down.

``I hate it when you do this.`` He said.

``Glad we are exes now.`` I said.

``... Could I guess since I'm so curious about who you are crushing on?`` He asked.

``... Are you going to get jealous now?`` I asked.

``Nah. Not really. Not quite sure if I can pretend that I am jealous.`` He said.

``You can, I'm sure humans like you can.`` I said. ``You can guess.``

He looked down at the ground, thinking silently to himself. It's not that bad talking to him again. I think it's nice... but.. could he releases everyone from actually controlling them to hate me. Or is he planning this all just to get me... I looked away, sighing. I'm thinking too negatively. I just can't trust him. I'll just pretend for now.

``...Not many options here.`` He said.

``What can you do in a world that doesn't accept it.`` I said.

``What can you do? I know it's difficult, but you know you can try.`` He said. ``Besides, how did you find another c-``

``I didn't crush on you, little sh-t.`` I said, glaring him.

``... Nice nickname. I am shorter than you, so that would make sense to me. Do you call Mason a little sh-t?`` He asked, smirking at me.

I widened my eyes at him. ``N-No. I wouldn't!``

``I think I know who it is now.`` He said.

``... You knew from the start, didn't you?`` I said.

``Pretty much. I mean, not from where you two met. I don't even know where you guys met. You remember that riches party, right? Well... I saw you two hanging out there.`` He said. ``And I assume you found another crush.``

``... Yeah. I did.`` I said, looking away from him.

``How is he about it?`` He asked.

``I ain't telling him. I'll just let myself suffer.`` I said.

``Your going to have to tell him eventually, even when... he's not..`` He trailed off. ``You know.``

``Yeah... I'm just waiting for the chance. Anyways, don't you have to go somewhere? We've been talking for a while now.`` I said.

``And there you go, pushing me away. But I am satisfied. Glad you're doing good.`` Gideon said.

``...Yeah.`` I looked back at him.

``Well, see you later.`` He said before walking past me and off to where he belongs.

``...You too.`` I said before walking in the opposite direction. It's a bit awkward when talking to your ex. Why the hell did he want to know anyway? It's my business, although he already saw it so. No luck out of it. I decided to head back home, so I could do my homework, that I wish I can just throw out.

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I heard my phone go off, multiple times actually. I looked over and grabbed it before looking at it on my bed. ... why did she text me when she was mad at me? Oh, Mabel. Make up your mind! I opened it and read what she wrote.

[I apologize for the earlier act. Anger was up in me, and I just wanted to release it on someone. I should apologize to Dipper too..] - Mabel.

[... I also recall Dipper being dizzy and being all over the place. Is he okay?] - Mabel

[How should I know?] - Me.

[Like... is he alright? Like, guesses] - Mabel. Surprise she answered back, it was like several minutes ago.

[Well, he wasn't okay. He looked like he was about to pass out.] - Me

[Yeah... it seem to be like that.] - Mabel

[Also, I accept your apology.] - Me

[Thank you. Now, I just need Dipper to accept my apology since I didn't accept his] - Mabel

[At least you're fixing this.] - Me

[Yes. And that where it should be! I should be a good sister instead of a selfish brat.] - Mabel

[Didn't realize your self-conscious and smart.] - Me

[HEY!] - Mabel

[Talk to you later.] - Me. I typed that in quickly before she typed another message. I close my phone and put it on my bed. I sat up and looked out at sunset. I think it's my time to go out and explore, right after I get something to eat. I turned and stood up, walking over to the door.

A bit annoying that my mom forces me to spend time with my family status. I almost got into another argument with my dad. Instead, I just ignored what insults he had. They were the worse, very hurtful indeed.

Sometimes I want to stay in my room and never see the daylight. Sitting in my darkroom with only my eyes lighting up the darkness. I sighed and turned my eyes back to normal. Sometimes I don't want to see anyone. I jumped when my phone went off.

Is that Mabel trying to get to me? I stared at it before watching it move again from another message. I reached over and grabbed it, opening it up to see who sent me one. I looked at the time, noticing it was 9:08 PM. ...That family interaction lasted three hours?! Oh damnit, I hate this so much! I grumbled before opening up the conversation that me and Mabel had.

[Um. WE HAVE A PROBLEM.] - Mabel.

[Dipper hasn't come home... I mean, I know he's out- uh. This isn't him right?] - Mabel

[It can't be. He only have a few friends, and they probably already asleep by now.] - Mabel

[Um.] - Mabel

[Don't tell me he's missing again.] - Me

[Again?] - Mabel

[... He only went missing for 3 hours last time he tried to... survive the night of the jungle- wait.] - Me

[OH GOD. HE MUST OF-] - Mabel

[He must of went into the jungle.] - Me

[OH GOD. WILL THE MYTHS BE TRUE?] - Mabel

[The myths are true. Once you are in the jungle at night, there's no escape] - Me

[... FIND HIM. PLEASEEEEEEEEEE] - Mabel

[... I say it may be too late, your brother might be gone.] - Me. I'm saying that as if I'm about to cry. I'm actually am because I don't know if I can find him. I don't know where the jungle took him. And I'm panicking... great.

[PLEASE] - Mabel

[PLEASE] - Mabel. Not going to read the rest of that. She's spamming "Please" now. Sigh. I guess I can.

[Alright] - Me. I stared at her, still spamming the word, even flooding my message.

[SHUT UP.] - I texted her as she stopped.

[I said I would go and find him.] - Me

[OH, THANK YOU. OH, THANK YOU.] - Mabel

[LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU FOUND HIM] - Mabel

If... I can get him out of the state. I close my phone and put it in my pocket. It was extra dark. Apparently, it was raining. Great. Just what I needed. I told my parents I will be out for a while, as always they trust me. I went out in the rain and headed for the jungle.


I looked from the night sky, noticing the shaking limbs that I was having. Don't think negatively, because then that's maybe the way to where I would give up. But... I don't want that. I don't want to give up on finding him, I can't help anyways. Mabel will get mad at me if I do, and I will be mad at myself if I don't. Even if this action I'm going for, I know it won't work out, but I must not think negatively about it.

I moved from branch to branch, walking over to where the Gnomes are. I hopped on a wobbly branch, I sat down on it and looked over at the Gnomes tiny tents. One spotted him and ran over. ``Hey! It's been a while!``

``It has.`` I said.

``Is there something you need?`` The Gnome named Jeff asked.

``Have you and your people see a human walk pass you guys?`` I asked.

``... Yes, but not on our level. It was below us. Do you know this human?`` He asked, tilting his head.

``..Yes.. and I'm afraid he lost his mind to the jungle.`` I said.

``Oh. That is terrible news. I feel sorry for those humans who lost their minds.`` He said. ``I did hear there was some way to get them back to normal, but it is complicated. Either if you know the human, it may be easy. If not, then your out of luck.``

``I know him, not all of him, but yeah.`` I said.

``Then it shouldn't be hard! All you gotta do is believe and trust yourself.`` Jeff said.

``You have some good advice for a Gnome like you.`` I said.

``Well, of course! I'm the smartest out of my people.`` He said.

``And the only one who can talk.`` I said, standing up.

``True, well. Good luck!`` He said before I walked around the village and continued on my way. It was seen below the small town. I stopped and looked below me. I decided to climb down and look around. I saw a shiny object as I carefully walked over there. I picked it up as it was a phone. A phone of Dipper's. I see... 4 miss calls from his boss. Wait. He didn't go to work?! That's another problem on his hands.

I stood up and put it in my other pocket. I decided to walk on this level, noticing some glowing mushrooms on the trees. ``Oh... the Resting Grounds.`` I mumbled. I followed the trail, arriving at the blooms of blue, glowing mushrooms. They were a light cyan color as they light up the darkness around them. There were several dens in the trees where the creatures could rest. ``... He may be here.`` I mumbled to myself again.

I looked in every den, being greeted by creatures who saw me before. Friendly faces and sometimes aggressive ones, but I was in charge of protecting them, so I shush them... in my ways. I soon came across a den in which I had skipped. I didn't see this one, so... I figure I could go back and check it. I halted, hearing the voices of the jungle. ``Nice. You dumb trees.`` I hissed before walked forward and seeing the boy before me. ``Nice, you idiotic trees. You blew your hiding spot of my friend.`` I grunted before entering in.

I sat on the mossy nests, trying to shift into a comfortable position before waking Dipper up. I shook him, assuming that he was asleep. Soon he was waking up as I stopped. I leaned back and gave him some space.

-you could of leave him alone-

``Shut up trees!`` I grunted, before looking over to sleepy pants.

-leave him-

-Leave him alone!-

I grunted, tired of hearing the voice. It was more of an eerie tone to me, trying to scare me or something.

``...Why are you here?`` Dipper asked. I looked over, staring into his eyes. There was mist in them. I could try, but I might not... bring him back.

``Well, I can say your whole family is looking for you.`` I said.

``Why do they care all of a sudden?`` His voice was not like himself, more... more in-depth than what he's usually is.

``Well, families care, and I'm sure they worried about you too.`` I said.

``... They should forget about me.`` He said.

``There's also friends too, I bet Wendy would be more worried if you were gone. You are her dearest friend.`` I said.

``... If we ever hang out.`` He said, turning away from me. ``You should leave-``

``Nah, I rather not.`` I interrupted him. He turns and glares at me.

``You're not normal.`` I said. ``As in, not yourself.``

``You don't know anything.`` He said.

``I know you don't act like this! But why would you even enter the jungle by yourself? Did you forget the warning I said to you?`` I asked.

``What warning?`` He asked.

I sighed, looking down at the moss. This isn't going to work, I'm not the type of person to comfort someone or convince someone to turn back to their usual self. I never was one, and I lack that specialty.

-LEAVE HIM-

-LEAVE HIM, PROTECTOR-

-LEAVEEEEE-

The voices were back, trying to tell me to leave my friend alone. At least they called me protector this time instead of "demon." I looked back up to him as his back was to me. ``Why aren't you leaving?`` "Dipper," asked.

``Because I don't want to.`` I said. ``Nothing can make me leave.``

``... That's a bit irritating.`` He said.

``So do the trees think that? Or are they controlling you that way?`` I asked, changing topics.

``Just leave.`` He said, ignoring my question.

``As I said, I don't want to.`` I said, standing up. I was getting uncomfortable once more.

``You're irritating.`` He said. I walked over to the other side of the den. The den was small to average, so I wasn't that far from him.

``Aww, didn't realize you think that about me~`` I said, looking over to him with a smile.

I see him flinched as he was twitching slightly as if he wanted to turn his head away from me. He looked down, frozen in that position, which seems like forever. I tilted my head, getting a bit concern for him.

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``Did I upset you?`` I asked.

``leave...`` He whispered.

``Oh, I upset someone. I apologize.`` I said, chuckling. I don't know what I'm doing at this point.

-Protector-

Shut up, you damn trees! You can't have him all to yourselves. I looked over at the entrance before noticing the body of Dipper standing up. I looked a bit curious. ``Are you going to push me out to make me leave?`` I asked.

-no-

-we wish, but we won't-

-our mist is steady-

-but do we let you control this jungle?-

I sighed. I won't be here forever. So you can have your fun once I'm gone. I shook my head, walking over to the entrance. ``...Sorry, Dipper.`` I said, halting at the entrance. ``If I can't get you out of this state, then probably no one can. I tried, but I'm not the best at this.`` I said. I looked away and out to the light cyan glowing mushrooms on the logs. I must tell Mabel the news. Do I lie or...?

I felt something from behind. I looked behind and saw Dipper hugging me. ``WH-``

``I'm sorry!`` He said, letting go of me. ``That was sudden of me!``

I turned and stared at him. ``...``

``I've been trying to break that misty wall, and I finally got through.`` He said, looking up at me. His eyes weren't misty anymore. ``Probably... thanks to you.``

``Thanks to me? What did I do?`` I asked, looking confused.

``... I don't know, the wall of mist was weakened just a second ago.`` He said.

``Well... at least that good.`` I said. Probably because I started to flirt with him... that was an accident. ``Also, why were you in the jungle?!`` I said.

``I wasn't! The jungle pulled me in!`` He said. ``I was just walking to my job until it called me in! I... I thought it worked during night time!``

``It also worked when you have a troubled mind.`` I said. I turned and walked out.

``... That must of been the problem.`` I heard him say. I looked over at him.

``Because you don't take care of yourself.`` I said.

``I do! I just...`` He trailed off.

``not function.`` I finish his sentence.

``I do function!`` He glared at me.

``No, you don't.`` I smiled.

``Shut up. Now's not the time! I don't want to walk near the jungle ever again.`` He said.

``Well, you should have asked your uncle to take you to work.`` I said, halting.

``I JUST- UGHHHHH.`` He walked ahead of me, getting so frustrated.

``Why are you acting like a girl now?`` I asked, chuckling at his reaction.

``I'M NOT.`` He turned to me. ``You are making this worse.``

``Good.`` I chirped.

``... I don't understand you.`` He grunted.

``Well, now that your back. Wanna let me escort you home?~.`` I smirked at him. There I go again.

``no, and yes.`` He said, finding the log ladder. He climbed down it. No, and yes? So you want me to lead you the way home, but you don't want me to... walk you home? Confusing words to combine. I followed him as I led him the way.

``I got the way.`` He said.

``Well. You said yes, so I guess you changed your mind.`` I said.

``I DIDN'T.`` He said. ``That-... I swear, your going to get on my nerves.``

``I think I'm already getting on your nerves before you freed yourself. So... probably I wasn't needed.`` I said.

``Don't think that way, I said, thanks to you, the wall of mist in my mind weakened, and I was able to control my limbs again.`` He said.

``... I think otherwise.`` I said.

``Then let me repay you then, for rescuing me.`` He said.

``Like a princess?`` I said, looking at him.

``NO.`` He glared at me before exiting the jungle and to his home path. ``No, not like a princess, Prince.`` He said, having an annoyed expression.

``...`` I looked away, blushing a bit. ``Well, see you today, I guess.``

``Tomorrow.`` He said.

``It's midnight.`` I said.

``... ... Y-..`` He turned away and walked off, irritated as hell. I chuckled, returning to my home as well.

Maybe this isn't so bad after all.

End of Chapter 18


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I am so ahead of this chapter.

Anyways, Hello! I am back from my 2-month hiatus! Feeling refresh and ready to continue my stories!

I wonder what will happen between the tension of the two, will it go up or down?

I hope you enjoyed this chapter as I will see you in the next chapter!

Have a good day! ^^