Hey guys! Here's the next chapter! I just watched the new Steven Universe, and pretty awesome! Not much inspiration help, but happy for new Steven Universe! Anyways, Bill's coming for Gravity Falls and it's gonna be intense! Hope you guys enjoy the chapter! Don't forget to leave a review if you like!
Disclaimer: I don't own Steven Universe, Gravity Falls, and Rick and Morty
Despite going back home, Pacifica had been on edge since her confrontation with Dipper Pines and hadn't stopped staring at the sky. She didn't know why, but the first thing she started doing when she got home was look for weapons. This included random garden tools, cooking supplies, and even her father's shotgun. It wasn't like he was ever man enough to wander into a forest, but he did teach her a thing or two about skeet shooting. Pacifica bit her lip as she examined it, it would be a pain to constantly reload pellet shots that would probably not even be needed. But if that were the case, why did she feel so nervous?
Looking outside, Pacifica rubbed her arms nervously at the sky- the weather forecast called for clear skies, but it was darkening. Also, the sky seemed to be swirling, as if an eye of the storm was forming. She gripped the shotgun, and began preparing herself. She was going to join the battle against Bill if it were to come down to it.
If you were to ever ask Pacifica if she regretted anything in her life, she would say a lot. But if you were to ask her when she started to feel regret, if would be soon after meeting Mabel and Dipper Pines. It became apparent that neither twin was particularly interested in her money, which was fine- too many wannabes anyway, but what surprised Pacifica was the fact that the twins weren't interested in her!
The nerve of them! It wasn't like she wanted to be friends with them, but they were supposed to worship or fear the very ground she walked on! That was how she was raised, and she wasn't going to let a couple commoners embarrass her! So when the fateful mini golf match with Mabel Pines came, Pacifica was ready to destroy her- she wasn't ready for a bunch of miniature monster-like creatures to almost kill her or to be rescued by the Pines twins.
But that night had been pivotal for her- because that was the first time she learned that you could in fact, EAT in a car! As mundane and simple as that sounded to everyone else, that was just it- Pacifica wasn't like everyone else. Her family made sure she was isolated and spoiled like them, but when she shared a taco with Mabel Pines- her world changed!
Not only was she allowed to eat in the car, she learned what sharing was. Pacifica would never admit this at the time, and probably never out loud- but that left over taco was the best taco she had ever tasted! She would never forget that experience, and her remembering Mabel proved it.
Finding the Journal was simple- she collected it after Dipper discarded it. She had no idea why he would abandon the book, but she wasn't questioning it when she found it at Goodwill she had been shopping at. Another thing she was not ready to admit out loud- her family actually had to save money now.
Pacifica had no idea how to repay the Pines twins for everything they did, but she did when she learned that people genuinely forgot Mabel. Pacifica had no idea why Mabel had such an impact on her, but she didn't hesitate when she brought the Journal to the Mystery Shack. But then there was that old 'VHS tape' as Ford Pines called it- Pacifica had no explanation for that. She had no idea what was on the tape or why it was with the Journal, but she knew it couldn't have been a coincidence.
Opening the door, Pacifica stared down at the town and saw that the town was indeed preparing the next Weirdmaggeden- all of them sensed Bill coming! And no way were they backing down from round two!
"Pacifica! Come inside this instant!" Pacifica turned to her father, who looked t be just as terrified as her mother. "We can't fight with them! We need to save ourselves!"
Shaking her head, Pacifica clicked open the barrel and loaded two pellet shells. After snaping it shut, she secured her bag and said, "We can't run from this. Bill's coming back this time, and he's angry."
"It's the Pines family's problem! Not ours! We're Northwesterns for goodness sake!" Her mother exclaimed.
"Exactly! I'm going to prove that we're capable of more than just lies!" Pacifica shouted back. She sighed and walked off the front porch. "Run if you want, but I'm staying here. Gravity Falls is my home, and I'm going to fight for it!"
Without another word, Pacifica took off towards the Mystery Shack. On her way, she saw that most of the town was boarded up and that people were readying whatever weapons and firearms they had. The wind was picking up, and the sky was roaring with thunder and lightning.
Then two giant cartoon-like hands pried open the sky, revealing what every Gravity Falls resident feared- Bill was back and he was stronger than ever!
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At this point in time, Morty was pretty used to his grandfather's actions- whether it was breaking up his family or breaking a universe apart. These things came easily to Rick, and all Morty could do was watch and get better. In saying that, everything about this situation bothered him. Rick was his usual asshole self to his the multidimensional group that was just in here, but normally his grandpa would take them along as sacrifices or something.
And while Rick going to this 'Homeworld' to destroy a significant portion of the Galactic Federation wasn't usual either, especially considering Bird Person and all, Morty could tell his grandpa was feeling off about something.
"Grandpa Rick... you okay? You seemed harsher than usual." Morty observed.
"That's cause they're stupid shits that have no idea what they're involved in, Morty! Someone's coming after your grandpa, and he's about to make that fucker his bitch!" Rick swore. This confirmed Morty's theory- Rick was furious about something that wasn't the Galactic Federation for once.
"You talking about the Galactic Federation harvesting their universe, or-"
"God damn it Morty! Why would I be made about something as stupid as that?! The Galactic Federation can jack off to that universe for all I care! We're going to this motherfucking Homeworld to avenge Bird Person, and deny those little shits those sentient gemstone soldiers they want so badly!" Rick exclaimed.
"Okay. What about the Bill situation? You can't tell me you're okay with that." Morty frowned.
"Do I look like I give a shit about Bill, Morty?!" Rick typed in the coordinates to his portal gun.
"No, but you give a shit about something involving that situation! What is it, Rick? Was it something that Dipper kid said?" Morty asked.
"Nothing Morty! Now shut your trap, and let's go!" Shooting the portal gun, Rick shot open the pathway and led the two forward.
Rick would never admit this, but something was troubling him big time and it didn't make any sense.
There was only one way for Bill to come back to life, and that was the back-up copy of him Rick had made in case he needed it for something. Of course he forgot about it since it was a failure anyways, but apparently someone else hadn't. Even though Ford and that little group knew he made Bill, no one else did. Even if they did, none of them would activate the backup Bill.
Rick walked forward in confidence, pushing several buttons and arming himself with sufficient weapons. Handing a backpack to Morty, his grandson wordlessly pressed the button to arm himself. As they arrived in this 'Homeworld', it was pretty much what they were both expecting. The Galactic Federation's diplomatic ships were the only present, which meant that the negotiation stages were still going on.
Without caring or reacting to the alien world they were in, Rick and Morty simply walked through the street and simply shot at random gems that came at them. Walking into the giant building he knew where the Galactic Federation members were in.
"Shouldn't we go to the Galactic Federation ship to kick some ass?" Morty asked.
"No. According to my reader, this is where the Diamonds or something." Rick suddenly grabbed his stomach, and started farting. Morty grubbed his head in dismay- oh no. His late on-set hangover symptoms were kicking in. "Damn it, I should've brought booze... and a toilet. There's no place to shit on this fucking planet!"
Morty rolled his eyes, this was going to be one long annihilation.
/
Mabel had never felt as much relief in her life when she and the others landed safely in Gravity Falls, and nearly cried at the familiar laboratory they were in.
"By golly! It's Mabel Pines!" Fiddleford's voice broke the dam, Mabel cried as she ran to hug the old man. "It's great to see you Old Man McGucket."
"You too! But who are these strange ladies with you lot?" The former researcher looked at the colorful group of women, each beautiful and unie in their own way, looking around the laboratory anxiously.
Turning to the Pines family, Fiddleford smiled down at Dipper. "You did good son. You all right though?"
"Yeah, why?" Dipper sniffled.
"Cause you're cryin' too." McGucket pet his head gently. "She's home safe now, Dipper. Y'all can rest easy.
Dipper chuckled, wiping his tears away. He had been so relieved to get Mabel back and return home, that he forget about the immediate danger probably waiting to greet them at the front door.
"Sorry Fiddleford. We're not." Ford spoke up. "We found Mabel and regained our memories, but Bill's back and he's coming!"
"What?! What in tarnation are you talkin' about Ford?!" Fiddledord exclaimed. "And who are these ladies?"
"Oh yes, they're-"
"They're sentient crystal gem stone aliens from a different universe." Stan cut in bluntly. "And we don't have time to stand around asking questions, we gotta make preparations!"
"What?" Before Fiddleford could speak, the door to the lab opened. And a pink blur run past everyone and tackled Mabel.
"WADDLES!" Mabel exclaimed with joy as her pet pig licked her. She hugged it close, and smiled. "I missed you too boy!"
"Hey dudes! You gotta come see this!" Soos ran up to the group, but stopped short when he saw that the Pines men weren't alone. "Mr. Pines! Dudes! You're back! I-I mean I figured since Waddles was goin' crazy and all!"
"Yeah! Yeah! Is the sky darkening or what?" Stan asked.
"Yeah but... uh... who are these pretty ladies?" Soos took off hat bashfully, blushing.
Finally being introduced into the conversation, Rose Quartz cleared her throat. "I am Rose Quartz... at this moment, I am the leader of the Crystal Gems."
"Only cause we need to save Steven." Lapis snorted.
"It's a cooperative effort that needs to be done." Pearl put on a brave face.
"Seriously, let's just get this over with." Bismuth agreed.
"Uh... Crystal what?" McGucket asked confused.
"Okay! Can we save the introductions for later?! Bill's probably here by now!" Dipper exclaimed.
As the group rushed out of the lab, they were met with Wendy, Gideon, as well as Robbie and Tambry.
"Dudes! You're back!" Wendy smiled. "With friends... I guess?"
"Oh my stars! It's Mabel Pines!" Gideon ran over and grabbed both of her hands. "I cannot tell you how happy and relieved I am to see you, my sweet peach!"
"Gideon?! I never thought I'd be so happy to see you!" Mabel smiled.
"I was one of the only people who remembered you, by the way!" Gideon smiled. "Did Dipper tell you that?"
"Get real kid!" Stan snapped. "Between going through different universes and nearly escaping death, do you recall think we'd have time to mention you?!"
"So you weren't kidding before... everyone did for get me." Mabel sighed and looked at Wendy. "Do you remember me?"
"Honestly... you look familiar, but sorry- I don't still. But Robbie and Tambry do! And McGucket there!" Wendy pointed out the people in question.
"Wait you guys do?" Mabel asked, looking at the couple. "I can understand McGucket remembering me, but you guys?"
"I know, right?" Tambry shrugged.
"These guys think it's cause you helped me and Tambry get together or something." Robbie subbed the back of his head. "Thanks for that by the way, I never said that to you. And glad you're okay... I guess."
"Wait, if people forgot me- was it the same for Steven?" Mabel asked the Crystal Gems.
"Yeah. It was." Amethyst nodded. "But Greg remembered him, once he saw that VHS tape!"
"So Greg still had them..." Rose Quartz smiled.
"Of course he did." Garnet put a hand on her shoulder.
"Glad you guys are making up and everything, but we need to prepare for Bill now!" Ford interrupted.
"Wait! Bill's back?!" Wendy exclaimed and ran for the door. "I need to get back to my family!"
"Forget it! You're not safe out there!" Stan ordered. "Whoever here is staying, and whoever's not- stay's out!"
Ford's eyes widened. "That's it! Mabel! Dipper! Come with me! Fiddleford! Stan! You guys help Wendy, Soos, Tambry, and Robbie prepare some weapons. Crystal Gems! Do whatever you have to, to prepare for war! I just remembered something that'll buy us some time!" With this, he led the Pines twins down the hall, leaving the others to their own devices.
After an awkward silence, Peridot spoke. "So... this is Gravity Falls? Seems smaller than I predicted."
"Uh... it's just the Mystery Shack." Robbie replied. "Who are you guys again?"
"For the hundredth time, we're the Crystal Gems and we're here to help defeat Bill." Amethyst rolled her eyes. "What's the plan for that anyways? You guys beat him last time?"
"Not really. It's more like the Pines family beat him last time." Tambry shrugged. "But I'm guessing Bill's gunning for revenge, so were all on the chopping block."
"But that doesn't mean they're the only ones that can fight Bill!" Gideon pointed out.
Bismuth turned to Garnet. "What do you see?"
"Nothing good." Garnet clenched her fists. "Sapphire can't even see an outcome for the battle with Bill!"
"What does that mean?" Wendy frowned.
"It means we'll have to pull a miracle to defeat Bill." Pearl sniffled. "Something Steven would have been able to do."
Before anyone could reply, The Pines family came back with an old treasure chest. Hastily opening it, Ford pulled out the vital item that would buy them the time they needed to prepare against Bill.
Wendy and Soos looked at the item, and felt a surge of memories take a hold of them. "Mabel...?" Wendy looked down at the girl, who now had the biggest smile on her face. "I remember!"
"Dude... I'm so sorry I for got you." Soos said.
"It's fine! Now everyone put in your pinkies! We've got unicorn hair to tie!"
/
The residents of Gravity Falls could only watch helplessly as the sky darkened into the familiar shade of black, with the odd lightning bolts to boot. People wither went underground or were preparing their weapons- they knew it was gonna be different from last time, but they weren't going down without a fight.
As if the Titans from Olympus were splitting the sky open, a giant triangle appeared in the sky and slowly descended down to ground. "GRAVITY FALLS! IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK!" Bill twiddled his fingers, making the sky strike down massive lightning bolts! Loud thunder accompanied the impact, as the houses were broken apart and parts of the fires were set ablaze. Swirling his hand around, a black cloud formed and slowly broke into at least a thousand one-eye bats. They started shooting lasers randomly from their pupils at random stuff, just causing general mayhem to the town.
"Ah... nothing like the smell of sweet revenge in the countryside." Bill shaped his eye to reflect his satisfaction. "Now... to test that new ability." After concentrating a moment, Bill felt himself shift to the left and then a significant burning sensation. Opening his eye, he found himself just outside the Gravity Falls barrier facing the bridge. "A little painful, but DEFINTILY worth it!" After concentrating again and feeling the pain of a cheese grater, Bill went back inside the town's barrier.
"But let's start with the appetizer before going onto the main course!" Bill reminded himself cheerfully. "Now, to the Mystery Shack!"
Bill quickly stomped his way over through the forest area, ignoring all the supernatural entities as he did. He always found Dipper Pines' obsession with the supernatural amusing, as it ultimately contributed to his initial release. And for that generous effort, Bill decided he would kill the boy after slowly melting his sister in front of him! Bill loved it! All the suffering and anguish on the Pines' family faces!
And the shown would soon start! Bill arrived at the Mystery Shack, to see it was same rustic piece of junk it always had been. You'd think with a scam artist like Stand Pines, he'd at least put some money into repairs. Guess it really didn't matter now, since it was soon going to get destroyed.
"Come out! Come out! Wherever you are! Dipper Pines! Mabel Pines! Stan Pines! FORD PINES!" Bill turned red in rage and impatience. He reached down to the shack, and was surprised to see he could touch it without an issue. The Pines family most likely didn't arrive until recently, or they weren't here yet. That would be disappointing if he had to wait-
"HEY BILL!" Bill whipped around at the familiar voice, and saw the infamous Pines Twins.
"LOOKING FOR US?!" Mabel followed.
"Long time no see, Dipper Pines. Wasn't too long with you though." He indicated to Mabel. "Where's the rest of the loser clan?"
"You'll see!" Mabel shouted.
Dipper took a deep breath and spoke. "We're only giving you one chance Bill! Return Steven and Lion! And go back to whatever dimension you came from! Better yet- become Rick Sanchez's problem again!"
"Oh! You met Rick?! Can't believe you're still alive! Useless drunk must've been passed out or something!" Bill laughed. "No matter! Cause after I'm done here! I'm going for him!" Fire was surrounding the twins as Bill's anger increased. The twins held fast and locked hands, bracing themselves for the next phase of the plan. They forced themselves to stay calm as Bill reached down for them, just a few more seconds-
CLICK!
Mabel quickly dragged herself and Dipper away from the giant hand, glad that she hadn't lost her touch with her grappling hook. She couldn't believe her parents made her send it back to her Grunkle Stan! It's an amazing tool!
"NOW UNCLE FORD!" Dipper shouted.
The old man suddenly jumped out from under a pile of leaves, and shot an energy blast at Bill's hand- causing the triangle demon to jump back.
After the twins landed on a tree branch, Mabel shouted: "GRUNKLE STAN! GO!"
From the chimney of the Mystery Shack, Stan shout out and quickly punched Bill straight in the eye. He landed beside Ford, cradling the hand with his brass knuckle.
"THAT HURT!" Bill turned a shade of purple and shot more lightning from his fingers, taking aim at the old men and children.
However, the attacks were blocked by a force! Sending the lightning straight back at him! Bill growled, shaking off the pain and glaring at the continuing offenders. But then his eye shaped into that of a grin, indicating his amusement. "Oh... this is a surprise. Wouldn't have guessed you ladies would show up for the party!"
Rose Quartz and Garnet stood in front of Stan and Ford, with Rose holding a makeshift sword- a combination of rock and metal courtesy of Bismuth. Garnet had out her usual gauntlet hands, pounding them together to show she was ready for more. "Stan... Ford... is this Bill?" Rose Quartz asked.
"Yeah that's him." Ford nodded.
"Pleased to meet you! Leader and replacement leader of the Crystal Gems!" Bill gave a mock salutations and glanced at the tree- seeing his guess was correct. Pearl was standing on the tree at Mabel's side with her spear, while Amethyst stood on Dipper's side with her whip out. Bill internally frowned, there had to be more of them.
"Give us Steven back! Now!" Pearl shouted.
"What do you mean? He got exactly what he wanted! Now why would you want to ruin that?" Bill shrugged his arms.
"Steven most certainly did not want this!" Rose protested. "Return us to normal at once!"
"This is your new normal! GET USED TO IT!" Red flames appeared once again, which Bill directed towards the entirety of the group.
SPLASH!
A sudden giant wave of water came at the flames, creating a wall of steam. Once it dissipated, Bill glared at the next offender- to see Lapis Lazuli glaring daggers at him. "You will give Steven back!" She circled her hands and encased Bill in water.
"You really think you can drown me?!" Bill laughed and heated the water until it evaporated, and then converted the steam into smoke and sent it back towards Lapis. The blue gem quickly flew away, heading back towards the lake with the giant reptile.
Seeing as how it would pointless to go after the water based Crystal Gem, Bill turned his attention back to the other opposers. To his surprise, the Pines and Crystal Pines remained in their spots and seemed to be ready to rumble!
Bill inwardly frowned, he knew they distracting him from finding the others- but why? Oh well! That could wait until after he crushed them!