Nightmares and Daydreams

Chapter 27: I'll be home soon

I'm back my lovelies!

Wirt's Pov

I tugged tighter on the blue coat Beatrice had given me before I left. It reminded me of my old Halloween costume, and I found myself chuckling at old memories. How much had changed here? Beatrice was human again, but what else? How was Lorna doing? Does Fred still work for Endicott? How's the woodsman?

I shook my head and continued walking. Focus Wirt. You have to get back home. You have to get back to Mom, and David. Mabel, Dipper... Greg. As I walked, a picture flashed through my mind. Maybe not a picture, but something like it. All of my friends and family were there, hugging and laughing with me. It made me smile and motivated me to keep going.

I was going to brave the Unknown once again. All for them.

I kept walking but paused when I realized something. "I have no clue where I'm going," I said out loud. I could be walking in circles for all I know. I facepalmed and sat down on a nearby log. "Okay Wirt, you just have to remember how you got out of here in the first place." I nodded to myself and took a moment to think.

The first time I was here I had no clue where to go until I saved Greg. After that the path just became clear. "So I just need to find that spot," I reasoned. With a new sense of direction I began walking again... only to pause and realize I had no clue where that was. "Damnit, Wirt! You should have at least asked Beatrice for a map or something!" After scolding myself, I calmed down and kept walking. No map, no problem. I didn't need it the first time, so I don't need it this time.

While I was in the middle of walking, this wave of warmth washed over me (alliteration at its finest. Feel free to applaud). All of a sudden Dipper flashed to mind, along with the words "goodnight my pilgrim," and I began blushing. It was strange but also nice and it felt like a force was pulling me somewhere. My feet were moving and I didn't even know where. It was similar to the first time. I didn't know where I was going but it felt like the right way.

All too soon, the feeling faded and I no longer knew where to go. The inner compass inside me just stopped working. I sighed, wishing and longing for that warmth again when the ringing of a bell caught my attention. I made my way over to the sound and saw the animal school that Ms. Langtree taught at. Finally something familiar!

I ran up to the school and joined the small animals that were already in the building. Ms. Langtree tapped on the board, signaling that class had begun. "Alright students you know the rules: Once the bell has rung, class has- oh!" Her eyes widened when she saw me and I sheepishly smiled. "Um hi, Ms. Langtree. I uh, I didn't mean to interrupt your class." She laughed and sat me down in a chair while all the animals looked over at me and waved. "Oh Wirt, what a surprise! This is just as much as a surprise as when my lovely husband, Jimmy Brown, got me those pearls on our honeymoon!" She started singing about her husband, using the song as a way to teach numbers and math, when the bell rang again.

"Oh, mealtime already. Oh, you must join us, Wirt!" All the animal students began cheering and I blushed at the attention. "Only for a little while. I have to get back home." She nodded in an understanding way and ushered us all into the dining room. Potatoes and molasses were being served, accompanied by the song Greg wrote the first time we were here. I didn't eat anything, since I had food at Bea's house, but I used a spoon to tap along with the song. After lunch, I wished Ms. Langtr-, or Mrs. Brown now, goodbye and left the school.

The wind had picked up a significant amount and it was getting harder to walk forwards. My coat fluttered behind me and I had to hold my arm up to brace against the wind. I will never understand the crazy weather changes in this dimension. Maybe I should ask Dipper about it when I get back. A smile and a small wave of warmth came to me as I thought about Dipper. Once again I began moving in a random direction that just felt right, but I was too focused on my thoughts to care. 

The sun was setting so I picked a small clearing and set up camp. Which was just me sitting under a tree, using Bea's coat as a blanket. Something crawled over my hand and I jumped, only to find it was a black turtle. I looked at it and gently picked the turtle up. It squirmed a little but calmed down and just sat in my palms. "You know, I never understood you guys. I remember seeing you everywhere and I never knew if you were good or bad. You poisoned Beatrice's dog, but Auntie Whispers never had a problem eating you."

I sighed and put the turtle back on the ground, but it never left. I just looked at it for a moment before laughing at myself. "I'm talking to a freaking turtle. I've lost it, haven't I?" I turned back to the turtle but it was gone, leaving behind no trace of it being there in the first place. I sighed again and buried my head in my knees. It might have been weird to talk to a turtle, but it was better than the silence of loneliness.

The wind picked up again and I raised my head, only to have a gush of wind smack me in the face. I rubbed my cheek, trying to warm it from the sting of the cold wind, but kept my gaze on the stars above. I smiled then picked a small yet beautiful star and spoke to it.

"Um, I uh- I don't really know if anyone can hear me. Actually, scratch that, I know no one can hear me, but I um, I guess I wanted to talk to someone." I paused and the star glowed brighter, reminding me of... "Dipper, I um- I found this star that reminded me of you. Funny cause, well there were a million stars I could have chosen from, but this one... I don't know, it just stuck out to me. It was pretty beautiful actually... like you."

I blushed and silently hoped for a response. When I didn't get one, I just sighed and imagined the soft blush that would cover Dipper's adorable face. I laughed and rested my head on my elbows, then continued. "That was really cheesy, sorry. I just... I really miss you. I um, I hope you're doing well, you know, probably theorizing on how to kick Bill's ass." I chuckled at how stupid I sounded then sighed and ran a hand through my hair, making it stick up at weird angles.

"I-I... I hope you know that I'm not going to give up. I'll do whatever it takes to get back home... back to you. Dipper, if there is a small chance that you're hearing this, then I want you to know that I'm coming home. A-and I love you," I quickly added, my face heating up afterward. I looked up at the star one last time before laying down and slowly drifting off to sleep.

"I promise you Dipper, I'll be back home... soon."

Sorry for being gone for so long, That break was longer than expected but definitely helpful. I actually know what I'm doing now! I don't have much to say except thank you for all the reads, you guys have been so patient and amazing! Give yourselves a hug because you deserve it! That's all from me so I hope you enjoyed and byyyyyye!