We'll meet again
Don't know where
Don't know when
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day!

Or whatever weather you're having because author is back with a new chapter!! :p

Y/N's POV

I have been running around the shack, chasing Waddles because he stole my phone. That pig is so adorable but right now he is being a little demon. Take anything you want, Waddles, but leave my phone alone! I'm starting to run out of energy and collapse on the wooden floor; Waddles comes over and drops my phone so he can lick my face. Okay, I take it back, he's still adorable.

I pet him on the head as I stand up and put my phone in my back pocket. It's been a few days and I haven't seen Bill anywhere and he has nothing for me to contact him with. I think I'm going to get him a phone so I can actually text him to find out where he is instead of sitting around making theories. Where on earth is he? Of course I'm worried about him! The lake was the last place I saw him and when we were there he basically broke down. How much longer does he have before his magic runs out and he can't stay alive any longer? What if I get taken away, leaving Bill alone and probably the most scared and furious he's ever been? What if I die before the end of this summer?

I shake my head, getting me out of my thoughts. I head into the gift shop where only Stan and Soos are. They both greeted me while I smile and wave to the both of them. I sit at the cashier while fiddling with my necklace Bill gave me. Where are you, Bill?

"Yo, you alright, dude?" Soos asks walking up to me.

"Yeah, of course I am. Why wouldn't I be?"

"I can tell you aren't so why not you tell me about the problem?"

I sigh and let go of my necklace, "I just haven't seen Simon in a while...I just want to know that he's okay and not passed out in a parking lot somewhere again or worse."

"Oh, dude, that guy is tough. You don't need to worry about him, he'll be back before you know it and he'll try not to leave your side the entire time once he gets back."

I laugh, knowing he's right, "You're right, thanks man, you're the best."

Soos pats my head as I laugh; a couple of tourists came in, Soos and I took care of them and helped them out. Once they finally left, Stan came up to the both of us, "Nice job, you two. Soos, I need to borrow you for a minute, the bathroom sink broke again and I need you to fix it for me."

"Yes, sir!"

"Hey sweetie, can you stay here in the gift shop for me? We'll be right back soon, promise."

"Okay, Stan, will do."

Stan gives me a smile before leaving with Soos leaving me alone again. I think Wendy decided not to come today so she could hang out with her group. Markus had called in sick so he wasn't coming today either. So it's going to be just me for a while. I don't mind, it doesn't seem like today will be busy anyways. I decide to put my earbuds in and go on Shuffle for my music. The first song that comes on is Radioactive by Imagine Dragons; I'm not going to lie, I'm dancing around this gift shop like the biggest idiot and I don't care. I'm having fun.

Once the song finishes, I decide to sit back down and continue listening to my music. I start to count the money in the cash register for no reason at all; I think Markus had stolen a couple dollars yesterday whining about how he really wanted a candy bar, I didn't stop him though because I know exactly how it feels to want a candy bar but you don't have the money to pay for one. Wait, didn't he just get paid from Stan? What happened to that? I'll have to interrogate him later.

Right when I'm about to pick up another dollar, I get tackled to the ground. Of course, I scream but then a hand covers my mouth. My earbuds fell out once I had hit the ground from the tackle and I can feel my heart beating so fast that I think I'm about to have a heart attack. Better yet, probably just faint. I hear chuckling from the person who is on top of me and my eyes widen instantly. That laugh, I know that laugh!

I turn around to see the messy blonde hair and the golden eye peeking through that hair. He wore a yellow sweatshirt with a pair of navy blue jeans. He smirks at me and releases his hand from my mouth. "Sorry, Star, didn't think I was going to scare you that bad." Bill whispers in my ear. I laugh as he helps me stand up and instantly hugs me with his head resting on mine.

"Well, that's what happens when you tackle a girl who literally can't hear anything except for the music blasting through her ears."

"I know, you put the music so loud I could hear it. By the way, I like your dance performance you did earlier."

I can feel my face start to heat up, just realizing that he saw me do that. I punch his stomach which made him flinch a little and start to laugh, "Geez, when did you get so strong?" He looks down at me, giving me a warm smile. He leans down and kisses the top of my head before we release from the hug. He hops onto the counter and sits across from me as I continue to smile at him. He laughs and stretches his arms out to me, asking for another hug which I obviously accept. "I was worried." I whispered in his ear.

"I know," he squeezes tighter, "and I'm sorry."

"Where were you? What were you doing?"

"See, that's what I came here for to talk to you about."

I cock an eyebrow and stare at him, "What do you mean?"

He sighs and picks me up so now we are both sitting on top of the counter. I look up at him and bite my bottom lip; he looks at me and notices my worrying so he grabs my hand and starts to massage it with his thumb. He leans down and kisses my forehead and stays like that for a while. Once he releases the kiss, he looks at me with a smile; gosh how I've missed that smile. I honestly thought something bad happened to him with him dying and all, I just don't want to lose him.

"I don't want to lose you either, my little Star, and I've found a way for me to get better. I've done some research on the day Weirdmageddon ended and I was suppose to die. Turns out that when Stanley lost his memory, I was suppose to die with that memory but I was able to create a spell so that no matter how hard Sixer tried to kill me I literally couldn't die and the spell only works once. I knew it was my time to burn but I had to make sure I'd return.

"Once Shooting Star started helping Fez get his memory, it was easy since I was locked away with those memories and as I escaped his memories came back. If it weren't for me, the Stanley Pines the entire town knew would never had come back. Really, I should be thanked for that. Anyways, I was able to escape but it seemed as though my powers are still locked away. I've checked Stanley's mind but none of my powers were in there. Then it hit me, Sixer used the memory gun on him which was suppose to take Fez' memories and place them in one of the vials but it didn't."

"Star," he holds both of my hands in his, "Stanford still has that vial which he thought held me inside but now he's not sure what it holds. I believe that my powers are inside it and without it I'm going to die. Is Sixer in his lab right now?"

I thought about it but then shook my head, "I don't think so, last time I check he was out getting some new materials for something he's been working on."

He smiles wide and jumps off the counter, "That's great!" I cock my head to the side and jump off following him, "Why?" He stops in front of the vending machine then turns to me. I gulp, what exactly does he want me to do? "Simple, I want you to go down to his lab and steal my powers back while I keep watch up here."

My eyes widen, "Why can't you?!"

"Because if something goes wrong, he'll find out who I am and I won't have my powers to save myself this time. You, you can simply lie that you are looking for something and couldn't find it but that probably won't happen if I keep him distracted up here."

I don't know about his idea. What if something goes wrong? What if I can't find it? What if I get caught? What if...what if I fail and Bill dies and it's all my fault? "Bill...what if I can't do it?" I whisper, hugging my arms and looking at the ground shaking a little. I feel a warm embrace but I don't look up, I already know who it is but I don't want to make eye contact. I can't believe I'm making my weak side show; it's just that I really care about him but I don't want to be the reason of his death.

"You can, I know you will. Don't think you can't, my beautiful, clever Star. You're going to be just fine and I'll be right here if you need me, just call for me telepathically and I'll hear you; I'll stay connected with your thoughts so I'll know if your in danger or not. Trust me, I won't let anything bad happen to you."

"What about you though?"

"Nothing bad will happen to me either, I promise."

Bill lifts my chin up as we both share one last smile. He releases me as I walk over to the vending machine; I have a gift for memorizing so many things in the smallest amount of time that it was easy to remember the code. Once I place it in, the vending machine opens revealing the elevator. I walk in and face Bill again while a shaky breath escapes my lips. He gives me a small nod, 'Good luck.' The door closes as I start to shake from fear.

First floor: I can't do this, I can't do this!

Second floor: Of course I can, this is for Bill and myself.

Third floor: I have to do this, there's no turning back now.

The doors re-open revealing the room with the destroyed portal. Everything in here is mostly covered in dust, gross. Wasn't I just down here a couple weeks ago? How can this place get covered in dust so fast? There's got to be at least three layers of dust on the counters. Okay, I have to focus; I'll just come back down here later and clean all of it.

I shuffle through some papers and open a couple drawers; nothing bu- SPIDERS!! Yuck, yuck, and did I mention: YUCK! Goodness sake, I'm never coming back down here again. You know what, I'm moving out after this. There's not enough room for the two of us. Maybe I can burn down the basement?

I look on the desk and notice a black journal that doesn't look like it's covered in any dust. Is Ford starting a new journal series? I have an urge to look inside it but I decide it's probably best not to; it's not my property and it's not right for me to look in it. Now, back to my search.

•••

Nothing! I've messed up everything down here and I've looked everywhere and there's no vial with Bill's powers in it. I-I failed him. I can't believe it, I knew I couldn't do it! I'm just a pathetic mortal who can't do anything! I start crying my eyes out while hitting the wall. I hit it over and over until something strange happens...a part of the wall moves inward as if it were a button. I start to hear a screeching noise and look over to my right to find a part of the wall sliding open. I walk slowly over to it and find an opening with some papers, books, and- the vial! I reach in and grab it; I blow the dust off of it to reveal a label saying: Stanley's Memories (Bill's Prison: Do Not Open!).

I found it, I found Bill's powers! I hug onto the glass container, I can actually take in a full breath of air without it being shaky. That wasn't too hard...besides the mess I have to clean up now.

"Y/n?"

I freeze, oh no. I slowly turn my head to see the man I did not want to cross paths with at the moment. "H-Hey Ford, w-what's up?" Act cool, Y/n, act cool. He won't suspect a thing.

"What are you doing down here?"

"Well, uh-"

"What are you doing with that?!"

I look down at my hands, my eyes starting to water. Bill, where are you? Why is Ford here, I thought he left! I can't believe it, two opposing sides with me in the middle. Which side can I choose? Two opposing sides with the people I care about most; family against lover. I can't help both, I have to choose one. I don't want to though, I love both of them and I can't lose either of them! "I-I'm s-sorry.." I managed to choke out. I wait for me to be slapped across the face just like the last time with my dad. I'm crying so hard and shaking uncontrollably. As I wait for the punishment, I feel one hand on my shoulder and the other one on my back rubbing my back in circles to calm me down.

"Child, what exactly is going on?"

I can't even make eye contact with him, but I do manage to answer, "F-Ford, I haven't been completely truthful with you. Th-That man I made a deal with to get rid of my nightmares, I actually do know him. Part of the deal was for me not to tell anyone."

"Bill..." Ford whispers under his breath as I nod my head ever so slightly. I look up at him with tears streaming down my face, "I'm so sorry, Ford! I was selfish and I put you and your family in even more danger because of me. I've become friends with Bill. I've been helping him behind your back and I never wanted to! I'm a selfish, ignorant fool and I'm so sorry. I don't expect you to ever forgive me; I've become friends with your enemy and I don't regret it but that doesn't mean I don't care about you or any of the Pines. You guys are like my family...and I betrayed you. I'm sorry, I'm sorry I-I'm-" I keep apologizing, I feel horrible and I know I'll never be forgiven for this.

"Calm down, sweetie, it's okay." Wait, what?

"B-But I-"

"Y/n, I know what it's like to be tricked by Bill and I knew eventually he would trick you as well. I'm not mad, I just want to help."

I give him a smile as he wipes some of my tears away. He's not mad, he's not mad at me. I can breathe, I can relax. Everything is okay, everything is going to be okay.

"Star? Is everything alright?" No, no, no, no! Not the time, Bill! Read my mind: Ford is down here, go back upstairs! Ford's grip tightens on me as he becomes protective. Uh oh.

Bill comes in the room and I can basically feel the tension between the two. Bill looks at me then back at Ford, then once again back to me but his eye widens once he sees what I'm holding. Ford's grip is really tight, it hurts. He knows what Bill is looking at and because Bill called me "Star" he probably knows who he is as well.

"Bill, I should've known, it was so obvious and I was blind to see. This is you, isn't it? You got yourself a human form and a fake identity to hide. I let you go on a date with her! I should've known quicker, I should've figured it out. You've tricked me once again and now you're tricking her into thinking you are her friend!"

"Nice to see you too, Ol' Sixer. You've caught me but the thing is, I'm not the same guy you knew and hated. I've changed my ways."

"Save it! I know your games and I'm not interested in playing anymore of your trickery. I want you out of my house, out of my life, and away from my family!"

Bill's POV

Harsh, I tried explaining to him that I'm not the same but it appears that he doesn't trust me which I don't blame him. It would take a lot for him to ever trust me. I look at Star who looks terrified, she shouldn't have to be here listening to this; this is between Ford and I and I don't want her to be involved in any of it.

"Y/n, come here." I say extending my hand out to her. She tries to walk over to me but is pulled back by Ford.

"She's not going anywhere near you."

I pull my hand back, clenching my fists and gritting my teeth at the old man. This is simply childish for him, he doesn't realize that Star is mine. She'll always be mine and nothing will change that. "Bill..." I hear her whisper softly which soon relaxes me. Her voice could calm a storm, those eyes shine brighter than the sun, that smile is warmer than fire. I love her, even more the reason why I need her. Ford is the only thing keeping me from her.

"Star and that vial are mine and I'm not going to stop fighting until I have both." I say to Ford who just stares at me.

"I'll make a deal with you, Cipher, you can have the vial but you can never be anywhere near Y/n again."

No, that can't happen. I could fight for both, but I have less energy than Ford and eventually he'll have the upper hand when I'm close to death. My Star, I don't want to lose her...but I need that vial to be back at full strength. I need it so I can protect her, I have to have it. 'Star?'

'Y-Yeah?'

'I need you to trust me, okay? The only way for me to ever protect you is for me to have that vial. I'm going to have to make the deal with Ford. For now, I'll stay away from you but I promise that I will come back. I won't let you get hurt, I'll be back for you. Can you trust me?'

She's on the verge of tears but I need her to believe me. I'll break the deal later but for right now I need it to play out so I can get to full strength. She looks down at the vial then back up at me.

'I trust you, Bill.'

I look at Ford, "You got yourself a deal, Fordsy!" I extend my hand as it engulfs in the blue flames. He lets go of Y/n and walks over to me. He grabs my hand and we shake, the deal has been made. Sixer turns back around and reaches his hand out to Star who gives him the vial. He turns back around and gives it to me; before he lets go of it, he says, "Don't try anything you'll regret. If I ever see Y/n hurt because of you, I'll kill you." I forcefully take the vial and look at my Star who is wiping a tear away.

"Until next time!" I say before heading back to the elevator. 'I love you, Star, I promise I'll be back. I won't break this promise.' I push the button for the doors to close and for it to take me back up to the gift shop. 'I love you too, Cipher.'

As I get up there, Mabel, Dipper, Stan, and Soos are all in there. "Simon? What were you doing down there?" Pinetree asks me. Well, Sixer is going to tell them anyways, so why not I make it easier on the old man?

"Hey there, Pinetree! Good to see you again; look who else is here, Shooting Star, Question Mark, and Fez. Did you miss me? Admit it, you missed me!"

They all freeze in place as a wide smile appears on my face.

"B-Bill?!" They all shout in unison.

"Don't act so surprised; I honestly can't believe I fooled you guys for so long. You humans truly are the dumbest creatures!"

They all seem as if they are ready to attack me; before they can lay a finger on me I use my last resort of energy to teleport myself out of there. Bad choice, once I teleport to some part of the woods I collapse on the ground with the vial still in hand. I hug onto it, not wanting to let go. I have to keep my promise, I-I have to. I feel something land on my cheek and I know it's not rain. A salty tear has trailed down my face as I think about how I had let Star go. I'll gain her back, she'll be mine and I'll keep her safe. We'll both be happy. I struggle to stand, limping my way to the old headquarters of The Society of the Blind Eye.