Author's Notes: Another Chapter for all my loyal; readers out there.

Thanks for reading and Happy Halloween!

(Back with Bill...)

Now Bill had been to many realms in his life and if he had to describe Earth in one word it would be…

DULL!

The place was far too plain and orderly for his liking, not a single ounce of chaos in sight! Bill cringed as tall trees gave way to reveal nicely built homes with well-cut lawns, and several passersby with smiling faces.

"Just where in this hell hole are you taking me?" He finally asked.

"William!" His mother shouted. Now Luisa may be a demon, but in her mind that was no excuse for swearing.

Bill resisted the urge to roll his eyes. He often wondered what happened that drove the demons to go so soft. They weren't always this way. Once upon a time they were just as evil and deceptive, as every religion described them to be. But something happened to change all that, he wish he knew what. But beyond the initial facts he knew nothing.

Just that there was a war, and that his father nearly lost, and had it not been for their human allies they might have.

"It's a place humans go to learn." Hannibal answered his son. " A school."

"Like Saint H?" Bill asked looking a bit nervous.

"No dear it's a bit more laid back." His mother answered him. "Our friends the Pines, their great niece and nephew attend there."

"And where is there?" Bill asked when his own question decided to answer itself as the carriage stopped in front of a building with the words Gravity Falls High staring back at him. "Super." He said sarcastically as they got out and entered the building.

"Give it a chance William." His father warned as they stepped into the front office.

"Can I help you?" the secretary asked.

"We're here to see the Principal." Hannibal told her.

"Yes of course." She smiled openly, but it was obviously forced. "Professor Pines has already called ahead." She gestured to the door behind her. "She is waiting for you."

"Thank you." Luisa said.

"She knows?" Bill asked as they went through the door as instructed.

"Yes son." Hannibal replied. "The people of this town are no strangers to the supernatural. Demons are not just superstition here." He stopped speaking as a woman came into view.

She had fair skin and dark raven hair and wore a pant suit. The grand oak desk she sat at had a name plate which read: Principal Wong.

"So, Professor Pines tells me you're from another dimension?" She challenged obviously not believing their story. She was not a believer in magic let alone anything that had to do with the supernatural. Which many thought was strange since she lived in the world's largest hot spot for the unexplained.

"Yes." Hannibal admitted. "Our son will be staying here for a while."

Principal Wong looked Bill up and down before frowning. She could tell he was going to be trouble before he even opened his mouth.

"Now he just inherited his powers." Luisa added. "So, he may be a bit destructive."

"How destructive?" Principal Wong asked crossly.

Just then, Bill who just happened to walk over to a water fountain accidentally sets it on fire.

Principal Wong and his parents give him a cross look.

"What?" Bill asked then looked at the growing flames. "It was already like that I swear."

"Yeah, this isn't going to work," Principal Wong says plainly. As if on cue Hannibal suddenly showed her a treasure chest full of gold.

"This should cover the expenses of any damage he might cause."

"He is going to love it here!" Principal Wong exclaimed.

Bill rolled his eyes as his mother used her ice powers to extinguish the flames.

And through all this Principal Wong still denies magic!

"I believe a Mason Pines was supposed to be here." Hannibal said, just realizing the absence of the boy.

"Dipper Pines, yes of course." She made a move for the intercom.

'Dipper?' Bill's brow rose. 'What kind of name is that?' He thought.

Meanwhile in Mr. Allen's classroom all of the students seemed to be bored out of their mind all except one.

Mason "Dipper" Pines took notes at a feverish pace as Mr. Allen, his Physics teacher continued the boring lecture. Now calling Dipper a nerd was hardly an accurate statement. As his uncle Ford often said, the Pines were a family of geniuses, and Ford had 12 PHDs to prove it. Even his brother Stanley had quite a mind. Which when you thought about the man's obsession with money, that didn't come off as such a surprise.

Suddenly the loudspeaker turned on and said, "Dipper Pines to the principal's office, "Dipper Pines to the principal's office."

Dipper's shoulders slumped. No doubt it was about Mabel again. He grimaced, his twin sister Mabel wasn't a troublemaker, but her fun and carefree vibrant nature seemed to attract more that it's fair share of "Haters" As she called them. She tried to act tough, claiming to have thick skin, but every now and then she end up in the front office crying her eyes out.

Dipper of course is no stranger to bullies.

"Check it out everyone," Tyler taunted." The nerd's in trouble." Tyler Jonson aka The King of Gravity Falls High was captain of the football team, and also Dipper's frequent tormenter. He abused him whenever he got the chance and took advantage of the privileges he gets from the school since he is on the team. He and his friends were known as the A-listers among their peers. The A-listers were students like football players and cheerleaders who received special treatment from teachers due to their popularity. Those in the A-crowd never got in trouble for anything, even if they were caught red handed. While other students never got to slide on even the most harmless of offenses.

Leaving Dipper to do the only thing a nerd like him can do in this situation.

Ignore him!

Doing just that, Dipper left the classroom and headed towards the front office "I am sick of everyone looking down on me." He said. "And one of these days people are going to treat me with respect!" He added fuming about the constant teasing. Sadly, Dipper got no respect, even though his uncle was one of the most respected professors in the States, heck maybe the whole planet. Though it could have something to do with what he chose to use his brilliant brain on. Instead of trying to cure the world of diseases or inventing the next wave of cutting-edge technology like his peers, Ford chose to study the Supernatural.

A topic that many people found make-believe, including people in his own town, where the unexplained was around every corner. Dipper always thought it was crazy that anyone in Gravity Falls could deny that the supernatural existed. Ford however, explained to him that some people didn't want to see. This was why the Pines family kept their work under wraps for the most part. The world just wasn't ready to accept that other creatures and dimensions beyond their understanding actually existed.

And Dipper didn't think they ever would.

Needless to say, this lack of understanding was the core of Dipper's torment and gave his peers plenty to tease him about. Now Dipper didn't hate his family's profession, No, like his uncle the supernatural sparked his curiosity driving him to hunt down the answers to any question they caused his mind to give birth to. In fact, His twin sister Mabel was more likely to turn up her nose to it. Not that she hated it either, She just believed that there was more important things to life then hunting monsters.

Like Boys!

Dipper couldn't relate, he had never had a date in his life; but he couldn't tell if that was because of the family business or just because he was a nerd; it was probably both! Sometimes he wished his life was different, but the thought never stayed long in his mind, mostly because he really couldn't see it any other way. All in all, he couldn't complain, sure it wasn't perfect, but it was his life, and he was happy. However, little did he know his life was going to change forever and it started the moment he stepped into the front office.

Once he got there, he sees two well-dressed people, a man and a woman passing by him. Dipper feels a chill run down his back as he crosses paths with them.

"Aw you must be Mason." The man said.

"Let me get a look at you." The woman insisted. She took Dipper's face in her hands and turned it from side to side. "My word he's almost identical to him, don't you think so darling?"

"Yes." The man said looking annoyed. "It irritates me." He admitted.

Dipper bit his lip. "I'm sorry do I know you?" he asked.

"He told you nothing?" The man looks even more annoyed.

"Well, that's Ford for you." Luisa laughed. "He assumes too much."

"You know my uncle?" Dipper asked looking real interested now. It was strange, but Dipper could always tell how powerful a monster was just by looking at them. His sister Mabel also had this gift; however, it was not as profound. Why they had this gift he was unsure, after all it became apparent that Stan and Ford did not. Still, regardless of this Dipper could tell two very important things about these two beings in front of him.

1; They were not human and 2; they were both very powerful!

"Well unfortunately we haven't the time." The man went on. "Luisa we're late for a meeting with the Magic High Commission." He warned before walking away.

Dipper's eyes widen, he had heard of the Magic High Commission, and if these two had a meeting with them then they must be very important.

"Be good to him." Luisa said straightening the tie on his school uniform. "And do be patient, he can be a tad, trying at times."

"Him?" Dipper asked. What the heck was going on? What exactly was he about to walk into? Dipper allowed himself to open up his senses to reach beyond the two standing in front of him, and that's when he feels it.

A source of power stronger than either of them.

He couldn't help but gulp as his internal instincts told him to run.

"Well goodbye dear." Luisa chimed. "Do tell us if he gives you any trouble."

And with that she hurried off after the man.

It took Dipper a moment to gather his nerve, but eventually he managed to walk into the Principal's awaiting office.

"Dipper," She said once the teen finally walked in. "I would like you to meet our school's new foreign exchange student, William Cipher."

"It's Bill." The boy corrected her, his golden eyes settling on Dipper.

"Sorry of course." Principal Wong agreed. "Bill here is…gifted and will need you to guide him around the school."

"Gifted?" Dipper and Bill said in unison.

"Yes, hardly a word I would use." Axolotl agreed.

Bill rolled his eyes. He really wished his parents had taken this kill joy with them.

Dipper's eyes brightened at the sight of him. "No way you're the Axolotl!" he exclaimed daring to move closer.

"Aw so you've heard of me?" The salamander said, not looking surprised.

Bill rolled his eyes, of course the brat would notice the talking salamander. With his big ego who didn't know him.

Dipper looked away from Axolotl and towards Bill. He wasn't quite sure of what to make of the new kid in front of him. He could tell he was a force to recon with, but other than that and his triangle cheek marks the kid looked pretty normal. Still, he was getting a strong vibe, and it was nothing good. "I am not sure about this." He admitted.

"Nonsense." Principal Wong said. "This one is right up your alley. Besides as the schools safe kid I know you'll keep him out of harm's way."

"Safe kid?" Bill asked trying not to laugh.

Dipper blushed, just what he needed, the new kid wailing on him.

"Besides here's your chance to finally make a friend." She went on.

"Doubtful." Bill teased.

"I have friends." Dipper protested, okay that was a lie, in less Ford and his chess buddies counted, and he was sure they didn't. Not that it mattered because before he knew it the principal was already ushering them out the door.

"Show him around before the final bell." She ordered.

The silence that followed was deafening.

Bill, not being a fan of awkward silences gave Dipper a sly smile. "Safe kid hu?"

Dipper blushed again. "I am not a safe kid!" He exclaimed. "I am a Pines! We spit in the face of danger!"

"You do?" Bill said as mischief and mayhem filled his eyes and without a warning, He decided to put Dipper's claim to the test by transforming a nearby student into a two headed snake man. The monster hissed and chased some cheerleaders that crossed it's path.

Dipper screamed in horror. "What the hell man!"

"Aw man." Bill whined. "I wanted to make a screaming head!"

"Is that what that was?" Axolotl asked looking smug. "Well, if that's the case you're worse off than I thought."

"Who are you?" Dipper asked suddenly trying to keep his distance.

Bill's smile was sinister. "I'm Bill Cipher." He said as blue fire began to rise around him. "Demon Prince of the Nightmare Realm"

And that's when it hit him, Dipper now knew why this guy was making his inner alarm bells ring. "And that brings us to the end of our tour!" He said before turning a whole 180 and running the hell out of there.

Bill laughed manically as he went. He could hear the kid screaming. "No, no, no, not happening!" as he ran.

"Good job." Axolotl snapped. "You chased away our only guide."

Bill wiped a tear away from his eye still chuckling, he hadn't had a good laugh like that in years. "I like him." He decided. "He's a riot!"

"Yes, well I hope you're proud of yourself because now-" Axolotl began to lecture.

"Excuse me?" A voice said.

Bill turned to see a girl version of Dipper standing in front of him.

"Names Mabel." She said reaching her hand out to him. "I'm guessing you're the lost puppy?"

"What?" Bill asked.

"My Uncle Stan said Dipper was going to flip out and lose a puppy." She said plainly.

"I am not a puppy!" Bill hissed his eyes growing red.

Axolotl burst into a fit of giggles. "A mortal calling a Cipher a puppy, and I thought I had seen it all."

"Relax." Mabel insisted. "Puppy is our code word for…you know." She looked around before whispering. "D_E_M_O_N."

Bill stopped suddenly getting it. "Oh yeah that's me." He said casually.

"Yeah, the flames gave it away." Mabel said as the final bell sounded. "Well let's get going." She insisted.

"So, you and uh the other guy…" Bill said as they started walking.

"Dipper." Mabel said.

"Yeah, that's just not working for me." Bill said reminding himself to pick him a better name later. "You two are like twins, right?"

"Yep, twins kind of run in the family." Mabel exclaimed. "His real name is Mason; we call him Dipper cause of his birthmark."

"Yeah that's not working for me either?" Bill laughed, that name was even worse.

"Not much on names hu?" Mabel asked.

"No, I usually make up my own for people." Bill admitted as they exit the school and began their walk to what he was guessing would be his new home for the time being.

"What's mine?" Mabel asked.

"Mmmm." Bill looked her over thoughtfully, and noticed she was wearing colorful earrings of a shooting star. "Shooting Star." He said.

"I like it." She admitted.

"Of course, you do." Bill said plainly. "I came up with it."

Mabel shook her head; she could already tell this guy was going to be a handful.

She didn't even know the half of it!

-To Be Continued