Way, way sorry for the late update guys. But life happens, ya' know? And I also had the hardest time writing the last chapter. 'What?' You ask, "This is the last chapter?!"
And then I say 'Yes, yes it is.'
And then you say 'Boo!'
Ah well. Things need to end, right? But I must say, I'm going to sorta' miss working on this thing. Sorta'. And that's why I'm going to make a collection of oneshots for this later! Yay! And it will include QnA, a missing chapter, oneshots, what-ifs, original ending, and a billion other things people couldn't care less about because this is just a stupid crossover online and not an actual novel. But it'll be fun. But I will not be posting it any time soon. I seriously need a break.
Speaking of novels, did I mention I'm actually trying to write a book? Well, I am. So far, it's crap. But I'm trying my best. I usually don't do OCs.
Time for answers! (I hope I got everybody).
Fangirlshavenoreality: I would expand into more characters, I really would. Except for the fact that I would feel like I'm dragging it out way to much. I tried. It didn't work (hence the deleted chapter I mentioned above). And I'm really hoping I ended on the right note with this. You can be the judge on that.
Matt: Hmmmm... Nope. I think I saw something like that, but to be honest, it never really peaked my interest. I tried to read it, but I got bored (but then again, I get bored with many fan fictions). Maybe I should try it out again sometime...
NotBibleCANON: Yeah, he would probably try to separate the other dimensions from ours. But I really don't know. The point is, Bill's plan would have acted out the same exact way he had intended it to happen in the TV series. The only difference would be raising and defeating Gaea. And even if he was stopped by other entities, he would have done so much damage to the world by that point... it just would be terrible. Many of the gods would be revealed to the mortals, and many other things too. Like wizards and demigods. Several entities would be destroyed, banished, or weakened, destroying the very order of things. The world would be in complete and utter chaos even if Bill was defeated (and chaos is Bill's strength). So really, its just best to try and avoid the whole ordeal.
Neutrino 2000: Oh thank you! :D
Potter Jackson22: OMGosh yes those scenes would have been awesome! Luckily, that's exactly what the fandoms are for! Now, the only problem is finding it...
Kk: XD That's exactly what my friend said! "And when you get to Fairest... well actually, that would spoil everything..." XD. But yeah, I am so loving it. Unfortunatly, I didn't have that much time to read it these past few weeks (and I also lost the book for a short amount of time) so I only just barely started Cress. But I am way loving it. And I am so glad you are liking my stories! Though, just a fair warning, I might not be posting anything for a while, so don't freak out or anything if I go missing for a few months... (PS and yes, I would so love seeing Dipper's and Mabel's parents! I would also like to see a fanfiction where the parents move to/visit GF with the twins, but have absolutely no idea about the anomalies there! XD Paranoid parents rolling in! Hoot hoot!)
KkTheGreat: Glad to know you got an account! :)
CrazyBlueOwl: XD That's okay! I love torturing my babies with angsty feels too! And yes, I have a feeling I'll be doing GF fictions for a long time... there's just so many emotions and ideas you can toy with!
Okay guys, 77 pages, 32,288 words, 16 chapters, 20 favs, 27 followers, and 81 reviews. That was more than I could have ever hoped to imagine. I want to thank you all so much! You guys are all so great and I love you for all the support you've shown! This is the end to our journey, and I just want to thank you for getting me this far! Thank you!
And here is the last chapter: leaving day.
The next day was leaving day.
Nobody quite wanted to leave. They've enjoyed not having the stress of the world on their shoulders. And they all bonded with the Pines family in their own way. Whether it be the constant love/hate arguing or just hanging out, the Seven and the Pines became fast friends. Even Frank, who is usually shy around strangers, bonded with Mabel. Or more specifically, Mabel forced him into crazy adventures in attempt to drag him out of his shell. The bewildered and slightly confused Frank could only oblige.
Ford, Annabeth, Dipper, and Leo formed somewhat of a friendship circle. Playing chess, exchanging notes, or building and designing, the four got along greatly. Leo helped Ford around in the basement and Annabeth exchanged notes on monsters with Dipper. Piper, Percy, and Jason, not really into all of that 'nerdy' stuff, usually stuck around Wendy and Soos. Hazel spent a surprisingly amount of time with Stanford. Not just because they liked the same things, but mostly because they both knew what it was like to be out of their time.
Stanley and Mabel usually went with anybody. Mabel, being the social butterfly she is, spent 'special quality time' with everyone, whether they liked it or not. Mister Pines (while staying far away from his brother) got along with Annabeth. But not the same way as the others had been. Their arguments could be heard throughout the entire house. But despite their claiming's, they didn't hate each other. It was more of a love/hate relationship.
Soos was especially interested in the Demigod world when Jason found out that Soos's mom came from a long line of demigods in the Roman camp. With a little bit of digging, Piper found that Soos's mom died at child birth, and his dad, unable to find any family members, abandoned Soos with his mom (Soos's Abuelita).
Everyone got along with everyone in their own special way, and no one wanted to leave. But they had to. They spent too much time there already.
Stan and Annabeth could be heard bickering one last time, "I can't say I'll miss you, old man."
"And I'm glad to be rid of you nuisances."
"Likewise."
"And if you die, don't expect me to pay for your funeral arrangements."
"I hope not. You'd get your nasty old-lady smell all over our rotting corpses. I'd rather rest in dignity, thank you very much."
"On second thought, I think I'll pay them to put you in a pretty pink dress."
Annabeth growled, "Do that, and I swear I'll return from the dead and murder you in your sleep."
Mister Pines laughed, "Seriously though. Try not to get yourselves killed, alright? That pink dress will be too expensive for my taste."
Annabeth smiled, "Likewise, Mister Pines."
Leo was watching the scene with a mischievous twinkle in his eye. He was so going to buy a pink dress for Annabeth later.
Leo listened in on Percy's and Soos's conversation.
"Are you sure you don't want us to take you to the Roman Camp? I'm sure we can find some way to get you back there," Percy said.
"Sorry dawg. As cool as it would be to discover my mysterious godly legacy and stuff, my family… my family is these dudes right now," Soos motioned to the rest of the Shack members. Percy nodded in understanding.
"Well… if you ever change your mind, just tell us, alright? We'll be coming back as soon as possible. That is… if we don't die or something."
Soos nodded, tears brimming his eyes. He wrapped Percy in a bear hug, "I'm gonna' miss you dudes!"
Percy smiled and awkwardly patted Soos on the back, "Yeah, we will too big guy."
Mabel ran out the front door with an armful of sweaters, "WAIT! HOLD UP! PAUSE EVERYTHING!" she jumped down the steps and face planted. Everyone winced. She popped right back up, "I'm alright!"
"Mabel, what are you doing?" Dipper asked skeptically.
"No goodbye party is good without goodbye sweaters! Everybody knows that, you doi!"
"Actually—" Jason started.
"Quiet! I need to pass out the sweaters!" Mabel took out the sweaters one by one, "Here's one for you, and you, and you better believe I made one for you!"
They all held out their sweaters. They seemed to be consisting of Bill's nicknames (or something representing it). Percy's was a fish, Annabeth got an owl, Hazel had a red gemstone, Jason had a superman logo, Frank's was an iguana, and Piper got reed pipes. Mabel leaned over and whispered to Leo, "I didn't know how to make sparks, so I improvised."
Leo squinted and held his up. His was an exact replica of the sticker he got earlier. A cartoony campfire with sunglasses and 'Smokin' Hot!' written in bubble letters in a circle around it. The only difference now was that there was a few sparks flying out of the flames. As idiotic as it was, Leo loved it.
"Mabel," he said in an utmost serious tone, "You are a genius."
"Woo! Official genius here! Certified and classified. You can look boys, but you can't touch," she pulled sunglasses out of nowhere and folded her arms, trying to imitate a cool kid. Anybody listening laughed.
A few more gifts were exchanged. Wendy gave Percy a hatchet so he could 'axe any unicorn faces that show up'. Hazel found some extra celestial-bronze knives and gave them to Ford and Dipper. Stan grudgingly gave Annabeth an extra pair of brass knuckles. "I had an extra. Don't make this a big deal. I still hate your guts." Annabeth hugged him anyway. Piper got Mabel a new blender for Mabel-Juice (after the last one broke) and Ford gave Leo some new blueprints and ideas for his ship.
Many hugs and gifts were exchanged. Dipper and Mabel approached Leo hesitantly, "You won't do anything stupid, right?" Mabel asked.
"I can't make any promises."
"Well, can you promise not to die or… whatever?" Dipper asked.
Leo smiled mischievously, "This is Leo Valdez you're talking to, Bad Boy Supreme. I think I already died one too many times for a lifetime."
"But… what if you do die?"
Leo's smile faltered. He looked down at his broken body. More evident life-long wounds had started to show through. He remembered his thoughts earlier about… about giving up. But then he looked down at the kids. Then his friends.
Leo sighed and got down on his knees, "C'mere."
The twins ran in for a hug.
"We don't want you to leave. What if you… you guys die?"
"Hey, hey. D-don't think like that," he took them both by the shoulders and stared into their eyes, "I'll come back, alright? We'll all come b-back. You're not getting rid of us that easily. If you don't die, we won't die either, deal?" he held out both of his hands.
Dipper and Mabel exchanged glances. Mabel burst into a smile and shook his hand firmly, "Deal."
Dipper soon followed suit.
There was a yell behind him, "Yo! Repair boy! Haven't we tortured these people long enough? Let's get a move on already!"
Leo grinned with a glint in his eye, "Yes Nurse Piper!"
"I'm not a—Ugh! Never mind."
Leo turned back around towards the twins and ruffled their hair, "Go kill a nacho for your Uncle Leo, okay? And take care."
Mabel nodded happily, "We'll take care of ourselves and Waddles! Make sure to call us as soon as you take care of Queen Potty-Face!"
"Will do."
They hugged one last time before Leo hobbled away. He stepped on the platform Ford made for him so he didn't have to climb a ladder (which is virtually impossible, considering his broken leg). As he rose up he swept his eyes over the landscape of Gravity Falls one last time before settling on the Mystery Shack. A wave of nostalgia fell over him.
He was going to miss the old shack. He wasn't sure why. He was only there for a few days—and the majority of the time being possessed too—but when he looked at it, he couldn't help but feel like he was… he was home.
The platform jolted slightly when it reached the top. Jason and Frank helped him down. The Seven stood by the railing and waved their goodbyes. Leo smiled and took his place in the control room. He ran his hand over the controls, feeling the gears and inner workings inside. He felt absolutely content. This… this was what home felt like.
Festus gave Leo a questioning creak.
"Y-yeah, I'm still here," with a shake of his head, he grabbed the steering wheel in both hands, "Ready to save the world, bud?"
Another creak and a pop.
"Yeah, m-me neither."
Leo looked down at the Shack. He couldn't help but smile. If he was going to save the world, he was going to do it in style. And he was going to do it for these guys.
He gripped the wheel with a newfound confidence, "Set the coordinates to the original designates, Festus."
"We've got a world to save."
I hope you guys liked the ending alright. I couldn't think of any other way to end it. And I also hope that Leo's character was okay. I'm hoping so. But I honestly think that everyone else was pretty good. And here's some of the injuries Leo has to deal with for the rest of his life:
- He will be walking with a slight limp.
- Leo's stutter never truly goes away. It always pops up from time to time. Especially when he's nervous or sad.
- His left hand twitches involuntarily, which makes it harder to build.
- Leo has a new fear of fire. Though he tries to force himself out of the fear, he can't help but remember the Flickering. And the blue flames of Bill's hand. He eventually gets through it though... well, more or less.
- The eye that was not in Bill's control sometimes goes fuzzy and he has difficulty seeing through it sometimes. But this happens very rarely.
- There are scars all over his body. Including a faint one going across his bottom jaw.
- He has nightmares and struggles with flashbacks.
Okay, that's all I can think of for now. I'll eventually post a collection of oneshots later. But not now.
And that's the end to Beo Caldez guys! As sad as it is, all good things must come to an end.. or something like that. I've grown attached to this story and I must admit I will miss it. But it's also nice to move on.
And I hope I got the ending good enough for you guys. I tried. I hope I didn't get it too cheesy or rushed. And if you have questions about Soos's heritage just ask.
Anyways, that's it for now. See you guys next time!
~ EmPro8
The End.
(I unfortunately do not own Gravity Falls or Percy Jackson. But I do own this story).