Hi guys!

I'm almost done with midterms; tomorrow is my last one!

And then, I'll be able to update regularly!

So, with that out of the way, I appriciate all of the nice comments and your patients for the update.

I now present you with Chapter 8!

Alright, I'll shut up and let you read!

-Williebadger618

Chapter 8: Recieving Messages

Location: California

It was 8:30am when Dipper woke up. He seemed tired and restless since he and his sister stayed awake for a few hours and kept guard by looking at the balcony window, incase Bill came back. He stretched the bones in his body, and let out a huge yawn. Only receiving six hours of sleep was alright. He's pulled an all-nighter a few times throughout the years. He stood up and looked at his sister; she seemed exhausted, and didn't cringe or shield her face when her brother opened up the balcony window to get some air in. He walked up next to her bed and gently shook her awake.

Dipper: Mabel, time to get up.

Hearing her brother's words, she moaned and tried to keep sleeping.

Mabel: Never...let me sleep forever.

Dipper laughed lightly at his sister's statement. Although, they only had an hour until they would start self defense training. He had no choice, but to pull the covers off of Mabel's bed. When he did that, Mabel laid flat on her bed like a piece of paper on a table. She reluctantly opened her eyes where she was met by her brother standing by her bed, and the sun shining in the room.

Mabel: Blargh! I stayed up watching the window seeing if Bill was going to come back again. Now, I feel like I'm gonna barf up sparkles.

Dipper smiled and stated that he also stayed up late too, doing the exact same thing. They were both tired, but they had a busy day ahead of them.

Dipper: Well, we just have to make the best of things. We're learning self defense today, and we're close to winning back the Mystery Shack.

Mabel: Don't forget the what else is happening today. Bill's gonna make an appearance to try and snatch me.

Dipper: Like I said before Mabel, there's no way Bill's putting your hands on you. Gwen and I will fight for you no matter what.

Mabel: I know. You and Gwen are the best. Thanks for always being there for me bro-bro.

Dipper smiled softly, and patted her on the head. She reacted like a puppy, enjoying the little pats. He cared deeply about his twin, and wouldn't let nothing hurt her. It was his duty to protect her from any monster or a crazy physic kid (in this case, Gideon)

After the twins did there morning routine, they went downstairs where they saw two white outfits folded on the kitchen table. There was a note also on top of the uniforms.

Mabel: Are these ours?

Dipper: I think they're for our training session.

Mabel: Well, what does the note say?

Her brother picked up the piece of paper, and began to read aloud

Dipper: Good morning Pines twins. I had to step out for a few minutes to talk to my neighbor, but I will be back in time for the self defense training session. In the time of my absence, I would like you both to change into these uniforms. Everything else will be explained when I get back. See you soon! Gwen.

Mabel: I wonder why she had to talk to her neighbor.

Dipper: Maybe she had to borrow something or ask a question. Anyways, we should change into these uniforms.

Mabel: Okey dokey Dippingsauce!

Dipper: Don't call me that.

The twins went into separate bathrooms to change into the white uniforms, Gwen left out for them. It took about three minutes for each of them and by the time they came out, Gwen walked in the house.

Gwen: I see you guys changed into the uniforms I left out for you.

Dipper: Yep.

Mabel: So why did you go to your neighbor?

Gwen: Ah, it's nothing important. Now let's go downstairs and start this practice!

The twins smiled and ran down the stairs with Gwen following reluctantly behind. She was dragging along because she thought she would get a message saying if her uncle was captured or not. She had to know before her and the twins went up to Gravity Falls and handle things on there own.

She came downstairs with that thought pushed to the back of her mind. She studied the twins for a few seconds until she remembered to give them their white belts. She went to the storage closet and grabbed the belts for them to wear.

Mabel: Do we tie the belts around our heads like warriors do?

Gwen and Dipper couldn't help but laughed and they shook their head's no. She instructed to tie the belts around their waists and to make sure that they knotted it. Mabel was able to tie it perfectly, but her brother had some...issues. He had a small battle with the belt since it refused to tie around his waist and somehow, it ended up tied on his legs. Gwen laughed along with Mabel, and Dipper blushed with embarrassment. His twin came up to him and helped him out of his mess. It was even funnier when Mabel ended up tying his belt for him.

Gwen: I believe that the "belt tying" issue is now over and down with

The twins nodded in agreement and Gwen just continued to laugh to herself. She then walked over towards the front of the self defense practice room, and looked at the twins, hands behind her back. She looked at them with a serious face.

Gwen: I'll be completely honest with you both...self defense is not easy. It takes many years of practice in order to achieve and master it.

Dipper: Well, if it takes so long, then why are we learning it? At this rate, we won't be able to go win back the Shack until the end of summer.

Gwen: You're learning it because by tomorrow afternoon, we'll be in Gravity Falls, winning back your summer home.

While looking at the twins from the other end of the room, they had a look on their face saying "what the heck are you talking about?" Gwen rolled her eyes and sighed aloud. She then cut down what she said into simpler terms.

Gwen: I'm giving you guys a crash course so you're ready for tomorrow.

Making sense now, the twins understood what she was trying to say earlier in the longer terms.

Mabel: What type of moves will we be learning?

Dipper: How about weapons? Do we get to use any weapons when we go up there to fight?

Mabel: How about a grappling hook? Is that acceptable?

Getting hammered by many questions, Gwen raised her hands as a signal to tell them to simmer down. She could obviously tell that the twins were really excited about learning these self defense moves, and that they were one step closer to win back their summer home.

Gwen: Okay, let's answer those questions one at a time. You'll be learning how to throw punches, variety of kicks, and possibly learn how to do flips.

Dipper: Flips?! I can barely do a handstand or tie my own karate belt. I'm gonna fail at this.

Gwen: Don't worry Dip. It takes practice, but you'll achieve it.

He smiled at her, knowing that her words were true.

Gwen: Next answer; no you will not be using any special weapons. Were you thinking of like dart guns and taser's?

The slightly younger Pines twin nodded in response. He figured that those were the types of weapons you use when you're battling something.

Gwen: I'll think of some type of weapon you can use, but your most important weapon, is yourself. And anyway, for the grappling hook Mabel, when would we use it?

Mabel: Well, I can bang it on a nearby tree and have it activate and come backwards so it hits Gideon in the head. Maybe it could help him realize that he should go back to the slammer. But, while he's knocked out, I can take my bedazzle gun, and sparkle up his whole face!

Dipper and Gwen couldn't help but laugh a little. She recalled the story Mabel telling her that when Gideon stole their house the first time, and she wanted to use the grappling hook, but it accidentally hit her brother in the head.

Gwen then instructed the twins to sit down on the edge of the mat in the room. She was going to show an example as to what the twins will hopefully master by the end of today. She turned on her music player and found the rhythm of the music and went ahead with her demo.

During her three minute performance, she showed examples of the moves like a backward flip, left hook punches, and jump kicks. When the song ended, Dipper and Mabel were flabbergasted. They were not sure how they would be able to master all these moves by the end of the day. They clapped for her as she bowed at the end of her performance.

Mabel: Just as perfect as when we saw it when we first came here!

Dipper: Amazing job Gwen!

Gwen: Thanks guys. Let's go to the fridge to get drinks. You're gonna have to hydrate when you're learning it. Then, the real training will begin.

The twins smiled and ran out of the room with Gwen following close behind, getting drinks. Out the window, showed a familiar dream demon, videotaping the performance. He looked away and thought to himself out loud.

Bill: Gwen definitely has some good moves, and she's really powerful than Pine Tree and Shooting Star. Gideon wants his precious little Shooting Star back with him in Gravity Falls so she can be his queen forever. But, I think he'll enjoy my idea a little bit better. I gotta get back to Gravity Falls and inform Gideon.

With that, Bill floated away from thew window, and made his departure from Gwen's home in California to Gravity Falls, Oregon.

Location: Gravity Falls, Oregon

Landing a few miles away from the former Mystery Shack, Henry Simmons, was determined to free his buddies and the residents of the town, and take down the eight year old.

He ran through the streets of the town until he was grabbed by the arm and pulled into the business of the Gravity Falls Gossiper building. Toby Determined, with his fedora hat and a turkey baister as a microphone, cornered the agent by the door of his building.

Toby: Toby Determined; Gravity Falls Gossiper.

Henry: Oh, you're the person Nate brought up about before we came here.

Toby: Ah, so this Nate guy must be the follower on my website.

Henry: We're getting off topic. Why did you pull me in here?

Toby: Ah yes, yes. I was wondering if you knew anything about Gideon's future plans on destroying the city.

Straightening his suit and clearing his throat, Henry replied with the simplest answer since he wasn't here for the majority of the mission.

Henry: I don't know.

The Gossiper of Gravity Falls rolled his eyes and gave Henry a dumbfounded look.

Toby: Boy, you're useless.

Henry was about to reply, but he shushed the weird man because he thought for sure he heard a noise from the outside of the building. Seconds ticked by and sure enough, he was right. Gideon's body guard, that was unconscious for a long time, Kostas, entered into Toby's business. He immediately recognized Henry and scowled at him.

Kostas: Henry Simmons...we meet again. I'm taking you in.

Toby remained still as a statue, not wanting to get in the middle of this fight between two men that were definitely taller and stronger than him.

The agent scoffed and readied his position to fight the tall muscle man once again. However, the fight itself was only three seconds long because as soon as Henry threw the first punch, Kostas ducted and threw the agent over his body like a sack of potatoes. Toby screamed like a girl, and tried to escape the Gossiper building, but he wasn't so lucky since he got thrown over Kostas' back also, being taken down to the former property of the Mystery Shack.

It was only a five minute round trip to get to the property. Henry saw his buddies and the town residents being put to work and he knew that he would get forced to work also. Gideon exited out of the Shack and saw Kostas alive and well.

Gideon: Looks like you finally decided to do your job.

The giant muscle man set down the two guys as he replied back to Gideon's statement.

Kostas: Hey, don't blame me! This little jerk is the one who caused me to black out for several days.

Gideon looked at the man, dressed in black and then the other men dressed the same way, working on the giant Gideon Robot. He practically threw Henry towards group B...the robot workers, and threw Toby towards group C...the human hamsters.

Murphy and the others saw Henry forcefully coming over to them. They rushed to him, wondering how the twins are and how he got caught. It took about five minutes to catch up the remaining agents. The only one who was missing was William, and he has yet to be captured.

Gideon approached Henry and applied a shock collar to his neck, without saying a word. The physic kid had a feeling that he knew who this person was, but he needed more time to think. Gideon then made his way towards Toby and applied his shock collar to his neck as well. Without any other words to be said, Kostas went back out in the town to search for other hiding townsfolk and Gideon went back into the Shack.

Just before Gideon was about to start studying a page in Journal 2, everything around him became colorless and still. Gideon knew that Bill Cipher was just seconds away from arrival.

When Bill finally appeared, Gideon was ready to hear about any news he has from the twins.

Gideon: Well? What do you know? Did you tell her that she has twenty-four hours to make a decision? Should I rent a tux now or should I wait before Mabel and I think on the marriage date?

Bill: Relax short stack. Don't get too ahead of yourself. I did let her know, and she was a nervous wreck. But, I think you should see something before I go back there and get your queen.

Gideon: Alright? I suppose? What do you want to show me?

Bill: Before I left, I observed the twins took a small video of someone extremely skilled. Watch the video to see what I'm talking about.

Bill made a projection out of his body and played the video he took for the little town ruler. The video itself was only about three minutes long, and by the time it was over, Gideon was astonished. He's never seen anything like that before.

Gideon: Is that Mabel? She looks good with her hair a little shorter. How did she learn self defense that fast?

Bill: Actually kid, that's not Mabel.

Gideon: It's not? Well who is she?

Bill: She's a girl that I believe would be a much better queen than Mabel. With her incredible moves, you can rule Gravity Falls forever.

The eight year old stared at the dream demon blankly, until he heard an evil laugh come from him.

Gideon: Something tell's me that you have a diabolical plan ready to hatch.

Bill: Oh...you bet I do. If you hear me out, it will be the best decision you ever made. Believe me, I know.

Gideon: I'm listening...

A/N:

Okay guys!

This concludes chapter 8.

I hope it was worth the wait.

Now that things are beginning to settle down at school, I'll be able to update a lot more.

So, expect Chapter 9 to be up sometime next week.

Also, don't forget that Gravity Falls returns from a Hiatus on February 16, 2015 with a brand new episode: The Northwest Mansion Mystery!

Thanks for reading!

No mean comments please!

R&R

-Williebadger618