Brave

Chapter Sixteen

Art by TanoSan

Hello my charming critters! Ah! Thank you SO much for 1k reads and voting on this story! We were actually on 13 and 18 for Billdip for some time! It's coming to an end soon but don't worry! I'll be writing more Billdip and other stories from fandoms I've been sucked into. Love you critters! Have a charming day! - Charm

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The sunset behind Dipper, who was drying up his tears the best he could. Stanbear sadly nuzzled his arm, signalling that if they wanted to save Bill and him they had to stay strong.

Just as Dipper stood up, he heard hooves quickly galloping towards them.

He turned to see a frantic Mabel and stressed Pacifica. Upon setting eyes on him, Mabel hopped off Waddles and ran towards him.

"Dipper! I was so worried when Waddles and Gompers ran back to the castle." She trailed off near the end when she saw Bill's quiet body on the ground.

His side had long claw scratches and the bleeding was hastily covered with Dipper's vest.

Both girls covered their mouths at the sight. "Oh, Dipper."

Dipper broke down and held tightly onto Mabel. He didn't- couldn't believe it either.

Even the horses bowed down their heads upon seeing Bill. Pacifica put on a brave face, if they wanted to save Stanbear and Bill they shouldn't just weep and cry helplessly waiting for a rich, snobby prince to save them.

"Alright! I understand you're in pain but if we're gonna save everyone, we have to keep moving." Every one minus Bill, cause you know, nodded.

"Dipper wrap Bill's wound tighter and keep as much blood as possible in there. After, Mabel and Stanbear help load him up onto Gompers. Dipper will ride with him, Mabel will ride with me. Stanbear... you have four paws, use em'. Now let's go!"

Everyone did as they were told and hurried back to the castle. They galloped through the tangled vines and forest pausing when they reached the kitchen entrance.

"Shoot. Dipper I forgot to mention. The lords are getting real impatient. They've started demanding war if the family doesn't agree on something."

"Shoot. How do we get Bill and Stanbear in there?" He slid his hands through his hair. "Argh! This is all my fault. If I hadn't complained and just followed Stanford's rules. None of this wouldn't have happened."

Stanbear whimpered. If only he could speak and apologize to his boys.

Every one froze when the kitchen door slammed open revealing Soos. He bit into an apple and looked at the crew.

They were a mess, one of them was bleeding, another had red puffy eyes from crying, and the girls' dress were covered in dirt from struggling through the forest. Oh yeah and then there's the bear.

"Sup dudes. I have a feeling something's happened."

"You're- you're not freaking out about the bear?" Pacifica asked in disbelief.

He shook his head. "Nah dudes. That's Scotland for ya."

They glanced at each other confused. Dipper cleared his throat. "Hey Soos, we're kinda in a rush." An idea popped in his head. "Can you help us get Bill and Stanbear inside without anyone seeing?"

"Sure dudes. What do you have in mind?" He finished up the apple and dropped the core nearby.

"Wait what about Bill?" Mabel asked and laid Bill on the table.