6|In The Storm

~Meanwhile, the next morning, things didn't go quite as better as yesterday~

Bill's P.o.v

"I'M NOT SAYING ANYTHING, you ignorant meatsack!" I snapped. Ford slapped me again. I laugh. He is so clueless.

"I can kill you so easily. One wrong move, and SNAP." Ford threatened, breaking a pencil in half with no regrets. It wasn't that threatening. I've been threatened way worse than this clown. I pretend to think.

"Ummmm how about no? I will not be saying a word to you, undesirable." I joked happily. He growled and slammed his hand on a table. He panted hard and stared at me with hatred. Haha! He is snapping hard at me! It's hilarious!

"There has to be something that makes you tick. That makes such a slight fear deep deep inside. What may I say..*comes close* is your greatest fear?" Ford whispered to me. I narrow my eye. I look away and scoff. He smiled cleverly.

"So, you do have one." Ford murmured, rubbing his chin in thought.

"I didn't say that. You meatsacks just assume everything don't you, Fordsy? You're as clueless as I thought." I state back. If I had a mouth, I'd be smirking.Sixer rolled his eyes sarcastically and huffed in my direction.

"Keep rolling your eyes. Maybe you'll find a brain back there." I state, snickering loudly.

He grabbed my bow tie and narrowed his eyes.

"I would love to insult you, but I'm afraid I won't do as well as nature did." He called happily. I recoiled and growled.

"Haha, I hope the bus you threw me under swerves to hit you on the sidewalk...*comes close and whispers* Buddy." I bantered.

"I see your still a ignorant child." He sneered.

"I see your still a disappointment." I call back. Silence.

Sixer turned to me, and put back on the long blue collar rope attached. He tucked hard and tugged me like a balloon. Believe me, I hated it so Much. He could tell and grinned.He pulled me over and slapped me hard. A smirk was on his face now. I hold my hand on the spot. 'OH It was SO ON.' We continued, walking around when I barely tripped the guy with my leg. He stumbled forward.

Yeah, I leaned down and did so without him going suspicious. Embarrassing really. He gave a death glare and pulled harder. I spot Pinetree reading per usual and Shooting Star coloring, obviously not in the lines. Why would anyone? It's a waste to unnatural order. Finally, the lazy Fez was on the couch when he clicked a button on the remote. The loud speaker on the TV was heard. Sixer pulled me and tightened my collar rope on a strong pillar near the kitchen. Sixer then walked over and took a closer look at the screen:

Newsreporter Jimenez: *glitch* There had been a astounding change of weather- *bang!* When....uh..It's a huge *lighting strike* lightning! It's raining badly out here, and the wind is destroying- Most importantly, if this continues, we may not have a house to live in! It's that strong! *wind and rain get stronger* I'm sorry. Cut. CUT!" *TV has rainbow error screen*

Mabel's P.o.v

"What was that? That can't be possible! It was sunny just a minute ago!" Dipper exclaimed, clearly panicking.

He dropped his red covered book on the table, and looking out the window. I looked out the window too, placing my face on the cold wet window. It was crazy out there! The wind brushed the tree so hard, almost all the leaves fell off. The rain made the green grass a soggy gross mud. It was empty, unlike anything I've seen in this town.

"It is unnatural that a storm could be here at this despite time..That can't be right. We need to check it out. Maybe something is terribly wrong." Ford explained. Stan huffs and looks outside."Geez, no customers! You have to fix this Ford or I'll do it myself!" Stan stated. Stan really can't stand a day without earning money casually. Ford perked up and then looked at Bill and thought again.

"I can fix this. But, I need two volunteers at the most to help me carry the projector. Once we reel in into the town, it can stop the rain, and break up the clouds. One of us has to stay with Cipher though..." Ford ended. Everyone was silent. I bit my lip and raise my hand. Ford looks at me questionably.

"What is it, Mabel?"

"I'll do it? I mean, you need someone to volunteer so I'll do it. You guys can go." I giggle, motioning to leave.

I wanted them to leave. They have to fix the storm before it's too late, but there was something else. Maybe I just wanted to start off fresh with Bill. Just so he doesn't kill us I mean.

"Sweetie, you sure? Seriously think about-"

"Yep! I'm good! I thought about it. I promise it'll be fine." I explained back with a big smile. They all gave a weird look at me, but still went on in carrying the big material thingy into the car.

"You sure you'll be fine? I mean I could stay in case-" I interrupted slowly. "I'll be fine, Dip stick. No worries! They need you. Bye bye!" I say back.

He smiled when he switched over to the back seat. Stan went in the passenger after arguing with Ford that he wanted to drive. Ford really didn't trust his driving out there. The wind blew even harder if that was possible. If it wasn't stopped, it would tear the Mystery Shack down! I ran over to the door and waved to everyone.

"Bye Mabes! Remember call me!" Dipper reminded out the window. I nod and wave from the door. A smile encased on my face.

"Phew.." I close the door slowly, then clap.

"Now, let's get settled here-" I start, facing him quickly. He stubbornly floated there like he was bored out of his mind. There had to be a way to liven this up maybe...

"Do you like cookies? I can make some or we can make some.." I say softly, blushing lightly.

"I hate you." He stated, glowing brightly to emphasize his happiness. Now, that was rude. Very rude! But, hey I'm not taking it personally.

I marched over and he stared down at me. He floated up to not feel cowardly, so I was looking up.

"Take that back, then you can have a cookie." I state, smirking and crossing my arms. No one can be that bad to deny a precious yummy cookie. Even thinking about it make my stomach growl.

"Cookies? You're bribbing me with cookies??? I mean there pretty delicious, but not that good to fall for you simplistic temptation traps." Bill said seriously. I couldn't help, but laugh. He recoiled and looked up at me in disgust.

"You're such a weirdo! Hahaha! Your face! So serious!" I choke out, laughing inbetween.

"Simplistic temptation traps-" I mimicked, giggling.He groans slightly, then chuckles a bit. 'He acually LAUGHED with me?! Like not AT me, but WITH me?! Oh my gosh! That IS progress!'

"Well, Can't exactly go anywhere, can I?" He motioned to the rope attached to the pillar. He was right. How would we make the cookies and even teach him if he was all the way over here? And, how would he trust me if I didn't trust him? 'Maybe just..for a bit is alright...right?'

"Yeah, hey, I can let you come over here, okay?" I say quickly, smiling. He looked at the rope then narrowed his eye carefully. I assume that is a yes, so I cupped my hands around the rope slowly. He doesn't move as I remove the rope and throw it to the side. His collar was still on, but it looked super uncomfortable. Ford went too far on the cuffs AND collar. Bill sighed and cackled happily. He floated quickly, and flew into the kitchen. A huge lightning strike was heard and Bill zoomed out of the room, going from behind me.

"WHAT IS THAT?! It's come to kill us all!" He screamed scared out of his mind. I gape and kneel to him. He panted and sighed, rubbing his little eye frantically. Honestly, it was like he was shaken on a rollercoaster a million times. When he looked at me, he hissed and floated up again. I backed up frantically. Once he rolled his eye, he crossed his arms as well.

"Pfff, Like I care. Whatever." He mumbled, taking his hat off his triangle head and dusting it.

"It is okay to be afraid, Bill." I stated seriously. I give a reassuring smile to prove it. He looked back and forth nervously, but stiffened when I noticed.

"No I'm not afraid. I'm not one to have fear. Just to cause it, you mortal." He stated, giving me that,"I know what I'm talking about and you don't." I thought for a bit, looking from Bill to outside the Shack.

"I'll show you. Look!" I exclaimed, sprinting to the closed front door. I put my right hand on the door knob until Bill puts his hand onto mine. It startled me, but he gave me a shivering dark look. Threatening, but frightened. He seemed okay now, but another lightning struck, but he didn't move. What I didn't realize that his hand was naturally warm now. It was so real like before. I snapped out of it, and open the door. He floated back, but was behind me now just a few inches away. It was getting less and less windy. Maybe that weird invention did work. I open the door all the way, and dash out with my arms up.

"WOOP! Look Bill look! It's so rainy! Feel the rain!" I exclaimed happily, it's wetness feet on my head. I close my eyes and look up, sticking my tongue out, and laughing. Mud stuck to my shoes, but I didn't care. I look back at the door, and he floated there cautiously.

Bill's P.o.v

'What is this? Children's tears?' These wet drops falling from the sky. It was like this wetness comes on and off this Earth. Probably how these selfish meatsacks live for so long with so many left. The muddy mess on the floor made the ground...different. She looked so happy and alive. I wanted the pleasure of seeing a dead girl in the brown mess. Still, I couldn't help, but glow in delight. I know I've seen this before.

I stuck out my little black arm, and the water dripped on my hand. DRIP. DRIP. DRIP. The sound was quite amazing and interesting. It sparkled like something I've seen before. Just couldn't put my finger on it-"It's just..water." I state softly, moving my hand around as the water evaporated and left my hand in a instant.

"COME ON!" She screamed with joy. I looked up, and slowly floated closer, but a barrier from the house kept me in. I both both my hands on it, and my collar glowed brightly until it shocked me. I had to back up. The shock got worse as I came closer. 'SIXER. He is so dead when he gets back! ARGH HE IS SUCH A ANNOYANCE-' She somehow noticed my pain and anger and ran over, into the house. Her hair was soaked and his shoes were muddy which made a mud trail.

"Haha, good luck cleaning that, Shooting Star..." I called, pointing to the mud. Her fault, her mess afterall.

She just looked at me, in which I had smoke going off me. Her face was sheer panic. A typical human would have died, but it still tickled me at the same time. Maybe it did hurt a bit, but I let that thought wander away.

"Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry! Let me-" She called, pulling my entire body to her. My eye goes wide, and a sheer warmth spreads on my face. I kicked her stomach and move back to a wall, looking back and forth. My eye spots the full on opened doorway.I needed to leave. NOW. And fast. 'Now's the time! The door is wide open! She was careless and was babying me like a toddler. I will NOT be treated like this. I'm a demon!'

I dash to the left and she had her arms apart, trying to pin me or grab me. I floated just out of reach, extending my hand to the door knob.

"NO please! Grunkle Ford will kill me! Don't leave! You're not going to be safe!" She yelled sadly.I didn't care. How could SHE know about my safety!? Oh please! I'm Bill Cipher! Feared by all and any! The one and only!

Opening the door, I push past the barrier with all my might, the strain tremendously filling my head. So much pain, I winced, but kept floating on. She caught up to me, and grabbed my hand. Before I knew it, something was different. I look down and I was human again. I tripped embarrassingly by stumbling in the mud, along with her. 'How is this happening?! Most importantly, Why were these legs so long and unbearable?!' She fell onto of me, pinning me down. She was extremely close to my face. I recoiled. Her face looked like a tomato. It was weird. Do humans do that? I pant, feeling the air course through my body. Inhale. Exhale. My breathing was shallow as I continued slowly, but painfully.I felt alive, but extremely wet from the drops of water. The shock became so bad, I groaned badly. She fell off me and was on her knees. I opened my left hand that kept me up, and cried in pain. A huge cut went through my black glove as it bled horribly. She saw this and held my back up. Everything went blurry. This pain kept coming and going for so long, my eye tearing up heavily. I couldn't move.

This exact moment. This exact memory, was the one thing I couldn't forget. Something like this felt so familiar and I knew why.

Memory:

Bill ran backwards, putting his hands to his mouth to call out.

"Bro, come on slowpoke!" Bill yelled.

Will walked slowly. Will's eyes darted from the dark deep woods around them. It was such a sprinkling night. The rain poured lightly. Of course, Will's light blue hair was soaking wet, but Bill's on the other hand was a whole different story. Just messy, wet, and damp.

The wind blew calmly like a distant other world. It was too dark for Will exactly. Plus the Twins needed to get home before their father was extremely angry. Will's heart quickened at the feeling. Bill on the other hand, spun and spun in circles like he had no cares in the world. Bill's arms spread out. Will smiled lightly and chuckled. He was always the energetic type. Suddenly, Bill stopped.

"Oh my gosh! Blueberry, come here! Another down!" He cried sadly, covering his mouth.

Will went wide eyed and sprinted over. They gathered around to see a squirrel laying onto the floor, with it's long furry tail stuck between a rock and a dark brown tree stump. They could just run to the village to get some help, but they knew the villagers wouldn't help. They were just selfish jerks unless they got something in return. Bill turned over to the village direction. Bill's face recoiled at the sight. The rained poured onto the rooftops, all the doors closed like a empty ghost town. Will kneeled down and pulled the rock away slightly. The squirrel whimpered loudly. Will let's go quickly. Tears streamed down his pale face, then rubbed his eyes. More tears appeared. Bill ran over and hugged the poor Blueberry. The worst thing he has seen was Will's sadness. It was enough to make even Bill cry.

"Hey..lets try together...alright?" Bill whispered, as he grasped his tiny 10 year old hands around the rock.

Will did the same, grunting and pulled. The squirrel scurried once it's furry tail was free. Both kids stumbled back and fell as the squirrel climbed the bark, in the dark sky, as Bill and Will smile big and start laughing. Bill moves his arm around Will and ruffles his hair, which made him even more wet.

"Hehehe! Bill!" Will giggled. "Heh what?! You're just too cute to be my lil brother-" Bill taunted.

Both kids sat on the soaking grass and just looked out at the rain. Bill with his tongue out, and Will just closing his eyes in satisfaction. A quick lightning struck, and Will's eyes went super wide with fear and tears. Will suddenly ran into Bill's arms, hugging him tightly, while closing his eyes. Bill quickly hugged back, smiling at the sight. His fear made Bill depressed at the scene.

"Shh...it's okay, Will. I promise you...I will always protect you...I will never leave you Blueberry." Bill murmured, at he closed his eyes. They stood in the rain, but when another lightning struck once again, Will didn't flinch. He just smiled, making Bill smile back in delight.

Memory Ends:

She was obviously panicking, as she said in a muffled voice,"Get up! P-Please! I can't do this alone!" I blink quickly. Looking from side to side, my eye becomes less and less blurry, the pain becoming numb. I wasn't going to follow some useless Pines orders, but I couldn't either way.

She ran back to me, even though I never saw her leave in the first place, and pulled out a long knife and screwdriver.

Well, I'm screwed, don't mind my humor. I'm quite hilarious in any situation.

She was going to kill me and prove her worth as a human being! Of course, I wasn't scared, just tearing up with...Joy! Yea. Finally she would get some backbone for once. She pushed my shoulder down hard on a nearby tree. I didn't move, but she looked so concentrated. I didn't want to move.

But, she did something I never thought she would even do. Even consider.

She unscrewed my collar and pulled it off. My eye was about to roll back, but she got it off just in time. I gasped and panted heavily, tears falling unknowingly. Good thing it was raining hard. Couldn't tell really. She panted and threw it onto the grass, the wetness against the metal surface. I looked back at her.

She could've died.

She smiled sadly, and before I knew it, she wrapped around me tightly, nuzzling into my chest. Her arms grabbed my body. My face heated up. It was like I set down my defenses and all I can do is try to process. My hands were out, not knowing where to necessarily put them. The rain droplets made a satisfying clunk against the metal collar in the middle of the muddy grass. DRIP. DRIP. DRIP. DRIP. I felt her hands tighten onto my attire. She seemed terrified. Another lightning struck, as she whimpered and looked down.

"This lightning is different..scarier... Please don't leave me I'm sorry for getting too caught up in things..." She whispered to me in particular. I chuckled, smirking big.

"Such a crybaby, aren't you? Don't worry, Shooting Star." I cooed happily, then reassure her. Her pain was amusing before, but now? It's plain and melancholy.

She didn't say anything. Just embraced me tightly. I finally use my left hand to lightly pull her closer.

She was just like Will. So innocent of the world. Always relied on someone, but was always there for people. It was amazing, but in the darkest part of me, I missed Will more than anything.

We sat there for a bit. I wanted to get up and leave. I was free to, but something kept me there. Some anchor. Something I've never felt before. Maybe it was pity. Pity for this weak useless girl who huddled into her worst enemies arms without hesitation. I felt weak. I can't feel weak! I'm the most powerful being in existence and I feel bad for this Shooting Star?! This must be some weird tactic to lure me in and give them all my secrets and power, but I can't be giving in.

I sigh, even if I knew it was a trap and it felt amazing to feel the humans touch, I pull her up, frowning at this poor girl's face. She sniffled and looked into my eye, giving this glistened look like she fell into the dark place and I came to save her. Unlikely. Very unlikely.

Somehow her eyes look so sparkling, like a thousand bright stars couldn't make me take my eye off her hazel eyes. But, there was sadness in there, deep down. She is scared. I was completely and utterly ashamed at what I'm about to say. This human better be worth the time.

She sniffled hard, and wiped her tears, but the rain made it impossible. A smile created onto her face, even though her fear accompanied her.

"Stop crying, you ignorant meansack. You're going to be alright." I mumble in frustration.

She apparently didn't hear me and tightened her grip on my shoulder. She gave me this smile of reassurance.

"Mhm..Yeah.." She murmured, moving away from her position with a flustered face.

I felt the wind pick up again, harder than I've felt before. Quickly, I stand up. She gasped and backed slightly. We quickly ran into the disgusting building. It was harder when this horrible dimension is such a mess. At least it isn't dimension 593. I would rather die than be in THAT one.

Of course, I felt like clawing my new meatsack body to bits, but I shall have time to do that to lil Fordsy.

She followed right behind me, running as well. My mind raced. Why didn't I kill that sorry excuse of a girl?!

We both sprinted inside and she closed the door fast with a thud. I collapsed onto the floor onto my knees, my hands keeping myself up on each side of me. But, we both were confused of each other. What side of me was like this? And I liked it?

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//Authors Note:Now things are becoming more complicated, haha.//