Betrayal

Chapter 34

Okay, so I listen to Owl City when I write, so I kinda just wanted to write down which of his songs I connect to these characters

Dipper-Deer in the headlights (both the title and song)
Mabel- Shooting Star (more for the title) and Good Time (both title and song)
Demon Dipper-Silhouette (song)
Grunkle Stan- I'm Coming After You (Title)
Bill-Gold (title)
Stanley- Dreams and Disasters (title)

Anywho, on to the story!

~Dipper's POV~

Reverse Bill had jumped up and ran a hand through his hair. "W-what did I do? That-that wasn't me! W-"

I put a hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry," I said. "I know the feeling."

"It was like I was controlling myself," he was saying. "But...I wasn't at the same time."

I shrugged. "So what are you going to do with him?"

"I'll leave him here. It's not like I can take him in. I don't belong in this dimention. It's seen as treason." Bill was ringing his hands together, looking like his old self. "We'd better get home."

I turned to Dipper. She looked like he was sleeping. "What about him?"

Bill sighed. "I'm not sure. The best thing we can do for him right now is take him out of the mindscape."

I nodded. "We should all get out of here," I said, looking at my family. They looked awful, like they didn't get enough sleep or food. I probably looked worse. When I was immortal, I didn't need either of those. My head was still ringing from impacting the wall and my throat was burning from when Bill had tried to kill me. I shivered. I almost died!

I was almost a demon.

I jumped. I turned to look at Dipper. He was conscious, more or less. I knelt down next to him. We can still communicate?

Dipper shrugged faintly. Were still in the mindscape. When we leave, it'll go away.

I nodded. Okay. I paused. So, where are we going to take you?

Dipper sighed. I guess I have to go back to mom and dad.

I swallowed. Do you think they'll...throw you in a mental hospital?

Dipper closed his eyes and curled up in a ball. I don't know. Probably. But...it'll be for the best.

I brought my knees up to my chest. I'm sorry I can't do anything.

No, Dipper said, opening his eyes. You've honestly done enough! If it wasn't for you guys, then I'd be a demon and probably be more insane than Bill ever was.

"Dipper," Mabel said behind me. I turned to see her, Stanley and Grunkle Stan standing around Bill. "It's time to go home."

"We need to take him home first."

"But the Mystery Shack's burnt to the ground," Mabel said. "Where-"

"No," I said. "Home. In California."

Mabel blinked, along with everyone else. "A-are you sure?" She asked, walking over to us.

We both nodded. Dipper tried to sit up, but I could tell he was having trouble. I glanced at Mabel and we both grabbed one of his arms and helped him up. He grunted slightly, but he tried to help us the best he could as we made our way towards Bill.

He met us halfway. Sweat was already pouring down Dipper's face. "Are you sure you're ready for this?" I asked him.

"The sooner I'm out of the mindscape, the better," Dipper said through gritted teeth.