The Universal Spookiness of Gravity Falls

Chapter 5: All That is Pink and Green Does Not Glitter (FIRST VERSION)

A/N: So, here's an interesting fact. Chapter 5 was supposed to be the chapter that everyone found out about Steven and the Fenton siblings being half-gem and half-ghosts respectively. However, I changed it mid-way through thinking it was a bit early. Regardless, I thought it would be interesting to post the first idea I had for the chapter. It's shorter than what what it turned to. I hope you enjoy.

- Dipper's P.O.V.

What the heck is going on with Steven?! He's glowing pink! Tears stream down his face as he has a pained expression.

"I think he's having a nightmare! We have to wake him up!" Mabel exclaims.

"Is that the best idea?" Dani asks.

"Do you have any better ideas?" Danny asks back.

Danny immediately goes to him and starts to shake him a bit.

"Steven! Wake up!" He yells.

Steven suddenly wakes up and a spiky bubble appears around him!

"LEAVE ME ALONE!" He yells!

We all get thrown back to the wall by his outburst! I look at everyone to see if they're ok. Mabel looks at me wide-eyed.

"I WON'T LET YOU HURT ME!" He yells again!

After saying that, he realizes that us and the Fenton siblings are in front of him. His eyes widen, as if he realized that he was in front of us. I see that his eyes are also pink, with white diamond pupils!

"Oh no...no..no...it's..happening again. I don't..I don't...I don't want it to happen again.." he says, quietly freaking out.

I suddenly see horns and claws growing out of him! He starts hyperventilating!

Wait, horns and claws?! Just like the monster I saw in the photo!? That means...oh my gosh! I was right! I knew there was something weird about him! The weird glowing blush, his unusual amount of strength, the shields popping up out of nowhere, his unwillingness to talk about the monster, everything! It all makes sense now!

- Steven's P.O.V.

Oh no, it's happening again! Please, no! It..it hurts..make it stop. I have to calm down..I need help..

"Steven, what's happening to you?!" Mabel asks.

I don't answer. They already see that I'm not a normal human being. Everything...hurts!

"Steven, it's ok. It's just us. I don't get what's going on, but I promise we're not going to attack you." Danny reassures.

Why is he telling me this? I already know that.

"That's not what I'm afraid of...I'm afraid of hurting you guys." I admit, "I don't want to turn into a monster again.."

"I knew it..." Dipper states.

"Dipper, now is not the time." Mabel says.

I start to cry again. I don't want to hurt anybody...

I drop to my knees and hyperventilate again.

"I'm..sorry. I didn't want anyone to know about me. I...I'm a freak.." I say, quietly.

Then there's silence. Tears continue going down my face. Nobody says a word. I knew it, they do think I'm a freak.

"I doubt that."

I look up.

"I doubt that you're a freak. Cause if you're one, that means that I am too." Danny says with a smile.