Welcome to the Deep End [An AU BillDip]

Chapter 43

(A/N Y'know all stories come to an end, right?)

The siren had been aboard Bill's ship for a few years now, fully accustomed to his life as a pirate and a siren.

He could be found sitting at the ledge of the ship, both feet slung over the edge as he was in the midst of a delightful conversation with his smiling twin. The wind caressed his tousled brown locks, as his face was slightly pink from the coldness of the breeze. He was peering down at his sister who was in the midst of telling a story, excitedly swimming circles in the water, "And then I said, there's never enough glitter! And proceeded to pour glitter all over the cave which is now... a choking hazard for all my fish friends." she murmured, watching the male stifle a chuckle, "Uh... Free dinner- sparkles included?" the boy laughed, earning a glare from Mabel.

The brunette gasped, "Dipper! I wouldn't eat my own friends!" she said, before splashing him with water.

Dipper laughed, as he smiled brightly at his goofy twin.

The boy had been allowed to reunite with his family, and was allowed to return whenever he pleased.

When he finally did return, his family-of course, was reluctant in letting him return to the supposed, "ruthless" captain after that one day, Dipper just reappeared into their lives- swimming into their home saying, "Hey guys! I'm back!" then he was attacked with a flurry of hugs and kisses from his family.

He embraced them all, smiling all the while. Telling them tales of the land above, explaining what had happened between himself and Bill. Stanford was extremely interested in this- he and Dipper would spend countless hours making entries on all of the creatures that resided outside of a sirens reach, and eventually, they let Dipper go back.
Their Grunkle Stan was the hardest to convince, as he held the most concern for his beloved nephew.

After Dipper convinced his grunkle that his mind wasn't under the influence of Bill, he gave his permission.

Mabel was all in all, downright perplexed to Dipper's new "friend". To be frank, she was suspicious, making casual hints that Dipper's new friendship was something a bit more than friends. Nontheless, Mabel was happy for him and she apologized over and over for even considering the abandonment of her own twin.

Nevertheless, the boy was content- he had never felt so whole as a person and his taboo with a human still perplexed him. He didn't really care for it, now.

"Ay, worthless sea dogs!" a voice from above sounded, causing both Dipper and Mabel to look at the proud figure standing atop the stairs, with the brightest grin.

The pair grinned at him, lifting their fists yelling, "Ayy, Captain Cipher!" followed by many more enthusaistic calls from the crew.

The man laughed, making his way down the stairs, both hands behind his back as his eye trailed on everyone he passed, "I recall us sinking a whole freaking batallion yesterday!" the captain shouted excitedly, "Damn Royal Navy had no idea what was coming to 'em!"

The crowd hooted as they chuckled at each other.

"And." the captain grinned, suddenly standing directly in front of Dipper, "My siren here led us right to 'em." he grinned, golden eyes directly on the boy, as he outstretched a hand towards the siren.

Dipper grinned in turn, waving goodbye to Mabel as she giggled back at him, "Definitely not just friends." she commented, watching the boy snort and take the man's hand with confidence.

"Oh, it wasn't much. Child's play." he smiled confidently, watching the demon quirk an eyebrow.

"Sure~ Pine Tree." the man smiled, a gloved hand coming to cup the siren's cheek.