I am so so SO sorry for not updating! I was busy; life got in the way. :/ I feel especially bad since I have a bunch of requests to fulfill and I want to finish them up for you all as quick as possible. That is definitely a priority, though, and I promise I won't leave you hanging!

From Hhhh (Guest): "Mabel's thoughts on trying to save Book 3 from Bipper and her thoughts on Bipper turning back to normal? (Sorry if this seems too demanding D:)"

Oh, don't worry, it isn't demanding at all! I don't mind writing requests, especially not ones about Bipper! One new one-shot coming right up!

Demons Inside

She should have known, to be honest. The moment she had seen her "brother" in the audience and he had offered to be the reverend, she should have guessed something was off. After having an argument and storming off like that, why would he be so eager to help her again? She had just blown it off easily though, and now here she was: sitting in the cake as Bill in her twin's body (Bipper, as she had penned him in her head) held her life in his hands, grinning down at her evilly as she clutched the journal to her chest.

"Give me the book or your play is ruined!"

Her first thought was No. I can't. Not Dipper's beloved journal. She couldn't imagine her brother without it. What would he say if he saw her hand it over willingly to the demon?

Mabel bit her lip as her eyes locked on Gabe in the audience, her resolve weakening as he watched the sock opera continue.

But she had worked so hard on this opera. She had worked so hard to get it just right, and it seemed like such a waste if this triangle (well, not really a triangle anymore...) was going to ruin it if she refused. All of her attempts at finding love this summer had flopped - and now that she actually had a chance with somebody, this could destroy yet another epic romance.

Was it really that hard to choose between helping her twin and saving her show?

She felt her throat constrict as she reluctantly handed to book out to Bipper, ignoring the cackle of glee he made. She averted her eyes, trying not to feel like a terrible sister as she stared down at the play below the cake she sat in. I'm sorry, bro-bro. I'll make this right, I promise.

She didn't realize the demon in her brother's body was still talking and laughing until a certain question (albeit rhetorical) reached her ears: "I mean, who would sacrifice everything they worked for just for their dumb sibling?"

Memories flashed through her brain, the summer passing by in one split-second: Dipper saving her from the gnomes, Dipper being attacked by Gideon just because he tried to break up with the freak for her, Dipper allowing her to keep Waddles but giving up on stopping the inevitable relationship between his crush and Robbie... The demon's words rang in her ears and her brow furrowed as an odd mixture of anger and determination swelled inside her heart. No, she couldn't do this. After everything her brother had done for her, she could afford to give up yet another attempt at an epic summer romance. He'd given up so much for her alone, and paid the price so many times, that she knew what she had to do.

For Dippingsauce.

"Dipper would," Mabel replied, turning to face Bipper.

"Huh?"

Ignoring the confusion on her possessed twin's face, she yanked the journal from his grasp, making him yelp and fall into the cake as well. Sadly, this meant Bipper also let go of the rope holding her up in the first place. The two of them screamed as the cake plummeted towards the stage, puppets scattering as it descended quickly. Mabel tackled Bipper before they hit the stage, the two of them rolling on the floor as they tugged at the journal.

She ended up on top, struggling to pull it out of his unusually strong grip. Gritting her teeth, she yelled, "Get out of my brother's body, you evil triangle!"

Smacking him across the face with the journal - sorry, Dipper, that'll probably hurt later - the girl ran upstage, clutching it protectively to her chest as the demon taunted her. He said he had no weaknesses, eh? Mabel eyed the sweat beginning to form on his brow and an idea suddenly came to mind as he pinned her on the ground, reaching for the journal.

"True, but you're in Dipper's body, and I know all his weaknesses!"

"What do you mean 'his - ?' " Bipper frowned as she gently reached over and tickled his side. Immediately he began to cackle and fell over laughing, giving the brunette time to get up and move a safe distance away.

"GAH! Body spasms! What are these?"

She couldn't stop herself from smiling widely now. "A little note about the human body: you haven't slept in twenty-four hours! Also, I got a full night's sleep and I'm on four mega-shots of Mabel Juice!" As she spoke, the possessed boy chased her around the stage, steadily growing tired and panting heavily. She noticed he was beginning to mumble to himself and stopped, holding the journal close as he began to groan. Bipper's eyelids fluttered and she smiled as he lurched forward finally, stumbling before he fell on his face.

After a moment, she frowned, unsure if this meant Bill was gone from her twin's body. What if she was wrong? What if he was just resting?

Her worries were placated when she saw the boy open his eyes - normal brown eyes! - and he smiled in happiness. "Yes!" He scrambled to his feet, ignoring the pain, and cheered. "I'm in my own body again!"

"And... it's just as underwhelming as I remember..." Mabel smiled sympathetically at her brother, who grimaced at the sharp pains he felt. She'd patch him up later, or get Soos to help her - assuming he wasn't in need of a hospital or anything.

At least he's back, she thought to herself. I'd rather have Dipper over any cute guy here.

Hopefully I wrote Mabel in-character. I hope you like it!