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We lost. We lost it all. Everything... Everything is gone
The day the world ended. Complete darkness rampant throughout. Cracks covered the sky, screams were distant. The Shack was the only thing still standing, in a valley of monsters, death, blood, and agony
"You have fallen, hero! Your friends are dead. The barrier is down! You cannot stop me!" A voice was heard booming out across the lands. He was right, there was nothing I could do. He beat me. I failed my friends, my family, everybody.
"I will stand my ground. This is the day I may fall. But I will stand. No retreat, no surrender. I am not afraid. This is Earth, and I will protect it." blood falling from my mouth, I could barely speak, the bodies of my friends lay at my feet, a sign of the loss I have endured.
"To my last breath" Spitting blood, I saw him. The being of destruction, the one who ended his realm, my blood.
"To your last breath indeed, little man. Any last words, for your puny earth?" The echoing voice, the tale of my defeat, when suddenly, my last idea. This better work.
"A-X-O-L-O-T-L! I invoke your name! Save me from the mortal plane!" Yelling as loud as I could, thunder was heard above me, a part in the skies.
"NO NO! You are at my hand! This is your last breath" Suddenly, the split second before my heart would be ripped out of my chest, it all ended. Everything. Complete silence. Nothing. A floating specimen, an atom in the real world. Everything was at a stop, time frozen. Until it wasn't. And I woke up in bed. May 20th, the first day of summer.
It was May 20th, 2013. Waking up, I looked over at my nightstand, seeing my clock strike exactly 2:22 am. Yawning, I got up, tired out of my mind. Putting on some slides, I walked over to my mirror, seeing my reflection.
"Another day, another night of no sleep... God I hate this shit" Looking in the mirror, I was surprised by what I saw. Rubbing my eyes, I caught me checking myself out. My toned abs, a present from my work throughout the year. Flexing, I smiled, blowing myself a kiss. "Oh yeah, Winter baby!" Staring at the mirror, I watched as my pecs went up and down, barely noticeable. turning to the side, I watched my hair sway, a mane of snow white hair down to the middle of my back. Smiling, I brought my hand up, showing off my side, scars stretched across my ribs and arm. Deciding against it, I brought my hand up my body, shivering as I did so. Reaching my hair, I pulled up one side, showing off my right side.
"Still there... Day after day. uhh" Seeing my patches of bright blond hair, a few thick strands going throughout my hair. I sighed, letting my hair fall back down. One day I swear it will be gone. Yawning, I walker around the room, putting on some sweatpants, sitting down at my desk. Pulling out a book, some rubber bands, and I flipped my desk mirror. Pulling at the blonde strands, I started braiding a section of my hair, overlapping the blonde and white.
"And..... Done! Now, back to this" Letting go of my hair, I turn to my book, sighing. Opening it up, there were tick marks lining the first few pages, another being added. "Another fucking day. God I hate this shit"
"You could always just end it" Hearing a voice, I turn around, startled, not seeing anyone.
"Am I off my meds again? Fucking hell..." Disappointed in myself, I open a drawer of my desk, pulling out a pill bottle.
"Come on, Winter. You don't need those pills" the voice responded, analyzing basically my every move. "We're friends, aren't we?"
"No, you're just in my head, I know this." Opening the bottle, I realize its empty. "Mother fucker! Of all these fucking times" Throwing the bottle across the room, I turn back to my desk, looking around.
"Oh, poor you. Did mommy not get you any more pills" Finally taking form, I saw the voice as a woman, sitting on the edge of my desk. Seeming to be slightly older than me, with wavy blonde hair and blue eyes, roughly my height. "Come on Winter, its me. You know me"
"Please, leave me alone... I already can't sleep, I don't need you here." Writing down everything I heard in my book, I listened, waiting for the voice. For years now, I have heard the voice. This little princessy bitch had been in my head since I was a kid, always there. I thought I saw here, when I was younger, but she always seemed to vanish. Besides that, she was always giving me the worst of advice, almost got me killed a couple of times.
"Oh little boy... Insomnia, huh? Don't worry about sleep. Its overrated. Come on, you need to go for a run. Might calm you down." But then there's times where she's nicer than anything. Or when she actually shuts up, but very rarely.
"No... I-I'll just read some, work on my book. Ma's not awake." Putting my book away, I went to my bed, getting on the ground as I pulled out a small box. Blowing off some dust, I looked down at my old Nikes box, the Nike Kobe 7. Opening the box, I revealed two separate books, both delicate, long, and in perfect condition. As the woman sat down next to me, I felt her lay her head on my shoulder, watching.
"Those books? Oh come on... Nothing new has shown up. But your mother on the other hand..." Hearing something off in the voice, I looked over, standing up with a book in my hand.
"What? She has nothing to do with you." Going to my desk, I set the book down, opening it up. turning to a page about gnomes, I pull out my computer as well, turning it on. With the only light in the room coming from the computer screen, I look up gnomes, trying to find everything else kept secret about them. Surprised the voice was still silent, I take the time to finish writing my book, looking back at the clock. Seeing the time say 4:10, I smile, surprised 2 hours had passed. Seeing the sun start to rise outside, I heard noise outside my room, confusing me.
"Hello? Anyone there?" Slightly alarmed, seeing as though it was only 4 am. Opening the door, I smelt food being cooked. Smiling, I put on a shirt, just an average grey shirt, as I walk out of my room, closing the door.
"Smell something huh?" the voice appeared behind the door, smiling
Jumping, I threw my hands down, startled. Pissed off, I don't answer, trying my best to not think about it.
"Oh come on! Look you loser, you cant escape me. Just like you cant escape to Oregon with your friends" Why was she talking about this?
Most of my friends had moved to Oregon last summer to spend time with a long lost uncle, in which they made new friends, went on adventures, and furthered my writings. But the downside was that they told no one about their adventures and time there, except for me. AND IT WAS STILL BARELY ANYTHING. Apparently, they left this summer again, except this time to stay. But hey its just rumors.
"W-Who says I want to? They're happy without me, so..... So I'm happy" Forcing a smile, I walked to the kitchen, seeing my mother cooking. "Hey Ma! Why're you up so early?"
Hearing me, she seemed to jump back, turning around to face me. She was a wreck nowadays. Ever since I got sick, she has been working day and night, trying to help me... Her beautiful auburn hair was streaked with grey wisps, her once bright blue eyes were dulled, clouded as I looked down at her. Her once reassuring body was now slender and tainted, a mere shell of what she once was. It hurt seeing her like this, but she wouldn't listen to reasoning. She only cared about me.
"Shit, Winter. Don't sneak up on me like that" Flustered, she turned back around, continuing to cook. "I thought I'd make us some good ole fashion pancakes, before we talked."
Talk? What talk? About what? Confused, I just sat down, shaking my head.
"You have to take a break ma. You're working yourself to death" She really was. I haven't seen her so frustrated, so heartbroken, so... so anything really.
"Poor baby, she really is. Sucks that its all about you, isn't it?" God I fucking hate that voice
"For the love of god, SHUT UP!" Surprised by my own reaction, I turned around, seeing my mother staring at me, shocked.
"Son, is there something you need to tell me? A-are you seeing things a-"
"Mother, no. Don't even go there. I'm not. I have my medicine mom" Putting my head down on the table, I sighed, staring at the side. "I'm alright mom. I swear"
"I-I wanted to talk with you... About your summer." Turning the stove off, she brought out some plates, moving the food over as she sat down. "Here. Eat"
Smiling, I quickly ate my food, seeing the girl next to me. My mom across from me.
"I-I want to send you to some friends of mine. They live a few states away. You would be around kids your age. And some adults." Looking up, I noticed she wasn't staring at me, yet she looked disappointed. "Its in Oregon. Gravity Falls, Oregon. You could spend the summer there. I have a friend, Stanley. Well, he's not there anymore, but I asked about sending you there. He said that there was a new person in charge, someone around your age, just a bit older. By the name of Soos"
Soos? He's in charge now? I bet Dips surprised. "Really ma? I would love to! That sounds great! When can I leave?" Finishing my food, I get up, deciding to just put them up. "Are you sure you can handle yourself ma? Y-you haven't been the greatest these past weeks"
"Yes, Winter. But I don't need you telling me how I've been. Look at yourself. You aren't that great" Crossing her arms, she chuckled, continuing to eat.
"She's right you know. I mean come on, you look.... Actually, you look great" Smiling, the voice crossed her arms, flipping her hair as she watched me. For the past year, she has reminded me of one person, a friend of dipper.
"Sure, sure. But who are the friends you're talking about? You know I don't know that many people." Curious, I sat back down, a bit happier.
"Those two. Dipper and Mabel Pines. You know them, right? They're heading there today. If you get a bag packed, I can send you with them in the morning." Wait what? Really? Nodding my head, I get up, running to my room.
Finally! I get to spend time by myself AND its with Dipper and Mabel? In Gravity Falls? Excited, I opened mg closet, pulling out a medium sized black backpack. Opening it, I checked inside, making sure everything was in there as the girl reappeared.
"Oh my. You're really going to leave your little ole Ma here? By herself? Really? Just for a friend?" Fucking bitch. Just taunting me. God, I swear this voice makes me rethink everything. A pestilence in my life, that cant be taken care of.
"Yeah. She's fine. Now stop fucking with me. A first aid kit, a knife... 7 shirts, shorts, pants, underwear, and socks... A jacket and a flashlight. What else do I need?" Looking around my room. I notice my journal and my books, sliding them into my backpack. Before zipping it up, I stand up, looking in my mirror. Deciding to get dressed, I put my bag down. Finding a thin compression shirt, I put it on, flexing as it shows off my physique. While I may not be the biggest, I still earned what I've got. keeping my sweatpants on, I turn around, opening my third drawer. Pulling out a holster, I put it on my side, sighing. "I shouldn't need this... Hopefully I don't" Putting my pistol in, a gift from a friend, I cover it, making sure it cant be seen by everyone.
"And Im done... Finally, ready to go!" As soon as I said that, my door, opened, startling me. Seeing my mother there, I smiled, slightly irritated. "Ma... If my door is closed, that means I'm doing something. Knock next time, please"
Seeing her shield her eyes, slowly closing the door, I sigh opening it up. "I'm not naked ma. I just got done changing. I have my bag ready" Glancing over at the clock, I realized it was almost 6, not knowing when the bus or whatever left.
"Good. Because I got your tickets. You may want to get everything down stairs. The bus leaves in an hour." Smiling, I brought her in for a hug, seeing as though I wouldn't see her for a few months at best. "I love you mom."
"I love you too son. But go, come on. Its a couple streets away. If you run there, you could make it in about 30 minutes" 30 minutes? I could cut that in half. Not that I will, I have the princess to keep me company
"Sure thing ma. I'll make it there on time. Be safe, mom" Kissing her forehead, I got my bag, leaving, stopping at the door.
"And hey, Winter. Be safe. Write to me! And find a girl. Alright" Hearing her giggle, I blush, cracking the door open.
"Sure thing, ma!" Closing the door, I turn around, seeing the voice.
"Dont worry, Winter. I won't bother you, not until we get there." Laughing, I watched as she disappeared, staying away this time.
"And this was the only time I wanted her to be here. Of fucking course" Slowly walking to the stop, I take my time, not faltering in step as I finally make it there, taking roughly 45 minutes. Seeing the bus there, running, I make my way inside, checking out whos in there. Smiling, I make my way to the back, seeing them.
The Pine Twins.
"Um, sir. SIR!" Startled, I nearly fall over, stopping dead in my tracks at that voice. *No... NO. That can't be possible. This isn't happening.* Turning around, I take a step back, my face as pale as a ghost. "Sir, I need your ticket. You can't expect me to just take you wherever without proof... Stupid passengers, ugh" *Her... But... How?* Seeing the girl reappear chuckling, my eyes dart between her and the driver, shocked, startled, and confused* "Y-You... You're.... What's going-"
"OH MY SCHMEBULOCK!! Winter!!! Its so great to see you!" Unable to come back to reality, I feel arms wrap around me, gasping ever so slightly as Dipper and Mabels hands practically tear me anew. Letting go momentarily, I keep my eyes glued on the driver, my body unable to move. With the twins noticing, Dipper elbows me in the side, chuckling* "Oh, I forgot to mention. Winter, this here is a friend of ours! She'll be coming with us" *They can see her too.... She's real. This girl... But she's..* "Winter, meet Pacifica Northwest. My girlfriend from Gravity Falls!"
*But... this girl... SHE"S THE VOICE IN MY HEAD!!*