AT ALL COSTS!!!

Gaurd

Mabel's P.O.V

I groaned as I got up with a throbbing headache. Last nights party had been awesome ; and even though it felt like there was a nail slowly being driven through my skull, it was worth it. The alarm rang for breakfast,  I moved sluggishly to the hall.  Most of the teens moaned and grumbled, as they tried nursing their hangovers by rubbing their temples.

I sat down next to Wendy who looked normal like she wasn't suffering from a hangover. Sometimes I envied how quickly she could recover.  We talked amongst ourselves as we ate. Dipper came and sat next to me, the chatter at the table died instantly. I hated how every one disliked my brother because of Bill. I knew why the only reason he worked for Bill was for us.  He'd sacrificed himself to keep us safe,  which made the people who scorned him ungrateful. I was about to reprimand them, when Dipper stopped me, shaking his head. 

My grunkles walked into the hall,  and sat at their usual table. After breakfast ( cold beans and eggs) Stan stood up with a list of assignments. He cleared his throat and everyone quieted down to listen.

"Fraction A your on warehouse duty, head to Lazy Susan for your assignments. Fraction B your on the the crops and gathering supplies, Fiddleford is waiting for you. Fraction C your on, round the clock guard, report to manly Dan."Stan finished giving the salute, everyone returned the salute and dispersed. I nudged Dipper who had been deep in thought. He jumped a little but followed after me quietly. I led him to where manly Dan was waiting for us.

Dipper's P.O.V

I walked out of the line nervously approaching manly Dan. Dan scanned me and grunted before looking at the task paper in his hand.

  "DIPPER PINES YOUR ON PRISON GUARD!!!" He hollered everyone stared, I could hear some giggling. My cheeks went red with anger, I felt like turning half the kids to stone, but I held it together. Mabel was next Dan was a little quieter,  but not much.

"Mabel Pines and Wendy Corduroy your on prisoner escort. Take our newest prisoner last and keep him under heavy watch!"Mabel and Wendy nodded grabbing the keys and unlocking the cells. As they left with the prisoners Mabel gave me a smile.

  "You'll be fine,  we'll be back soon for Bill okay? " I nodded and put on my poker face, my stomach was doing somersaults. As everyone went to their assignments, I was left alone to guard Bill.

I went to check on him,  the demon lay on his bed with his back facing me. I watched as he breathed slowly in and out. I only had to wait a little longer; then Bill would be taken to the pit, and I' d be reassigned. 

"Pintree....help" I heard Bill whimper, rolled my eyes. I knew he was faking it. There was a sound like a leaking faucet coming from Bill's cell. I peered in to see blood dripping from the bed. I fumbled with my keys in a slight panic.

I ran in grabbing Bill and pulling him out of the cell. I picked him up bridal style,  I looked at the wound.  There was a large slash on his chest.  His clothes were stained with crimson, if he wasn't wearing that necklace he'd have healed himself by now.  I began to walk forward, when Bill talked.

"Pinetree..don't leave me here" I was shocked,  I'd never seen Bill like this before. Vulnerable and....... well, human. I lay him against the wall, trying to keep him awake. I used my hand to staunch the bleeding as best I could. Bill let out a hiss of pain, as I used my powers to slow down the flow of blood, he grabbed my free hand for support squeezing it hard. The hiss turned into a chuckle, he looked at me with a small grin.

"Pain..is hilarious" He managed to say,  I smiled he was already starting to sound like his old self. Bill's eyes began to droop shut,  I started to panic.

"No,  No Bill don't close your eyes!!" I gripped his hand tightly, trying to keep him awake. Bill was fading, I might have to use my powers, but if I did when Mabel and Wendy came they would know. 

As though I'd summoned them Mabel and Wendy came in. They stopped dead in their tracks and stared.

"Wendy go get help,  Bill's hurt. Mabel help me get him to the infirmary" Wendy nodded and ran off while Mabel helped me carry Bill. 

"Why are we helping him?" Mabel asked.  I didn't want to answer, but I had to.

"Whoever attacked Bill, must've thought that if they killed him Wierdmaggedon would end..." Mabel cocked her head, and arching her eyebrows.

"And...? " Mabel pressed.

  "Mabel, If Bill dies,  Weirdmageddon will never end" Mabel paled but didn't ask anymore questions. All the way to the infirmary I felt a pull in my gut, I shouldn't have lied. I felt an emptiness when Bill was taken to the E.R. Although I hated to admit it.....

I didn't want Bill to die