✦ Party Crashers

[radscience]

The portal appears out of nowhere. It’s a giant, opposing mass that, even though it obviously doesn't belong, seems to draw you in as though it’s meant just for you. You have two options; you can walk into it of your own violation, or be forcibly dragged into the unknown. Either way, you end up speeding through an endless void.

“It works!”

You hear the voice from somewhere in the distance and you lurch towards it, tumbling out into a brightly colored, unfamiliar room. The trip leaves you feeling woozy, making the world seem like a kaleidoscopic blur. Someone approaches, offering a hand to help you to your feet before moving on to someone near you. When your vision finally clears, you see Peppermint Butler stepping away from the last traveler, moving to Princess Bubblegum’s side as she smiles and waves to the small gathering of new-comers.

“Welcome, travelers! Good, you all seem to have arrived in one piece, so please do not be alarmed by the sudden change in scenery. I can assure you that everything is going as planned. Now, I’m sure you all must be very confused, so let the questions commence! ”

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[donotsummon]

[Out of the handful of Ooo's new arrivals, there remains one who has yet to make himself known.
He takes the form of a shadow, staying just out of sight from everyone else at the party... as he observes and listens to the others as they ask their royal hostess how, and why, they've suddenly been brought to this unfamiliar world.
If you manage to catch any glimpse of him, it's certainly out of corner of your eye, for barely a split second... probably leaving you to wonder if you even saw anything at all.]

I only ask that Cipher doesn't make Henry's brain a puddle.

[theboywiththebook]

[Henry's looking around the castle now having spoken to the Princess, but, his attention is caught by a moving shadow.]

Huh?

[He moves over to the corner where he had seen it and looks curiously at it.]

now what use to him would a brainpuddle be?♥

[donotsummon]

[The shadow has now slipped behind Henry, directly opposite to his field of vision... moving around with the boy as if he were his own shadow.
Although watching closely, he's doing his best to make sure Henry doesn't see him. For the moment, he'd preferred to stay unacknowledged...
At least until the boy falls asleep.]

:T

[theboywiththebook]

[Yeah, enjoy that flaming netherworld. It actually burns people.

In any case, Henry is starting to look around a little bit more. He can't but feel someone's watching him.]

Is someone there?

[donotsummon]

[Good thing he's plenty accustomed to fire, seeing as its one of his favorite things. There's a reason why in alchemy, the symbol for flame is a triangle.
Unsurprisingly, Bill doesn't respond. There's no one here, Henry. Nothing to worry about. Now go on back to learning about this world. Ask that nice princess some more questions.
You won't know it, but he'll be right behind you, watching and listening to every word.]

[eensietay_agicianmay]

[Brrr. Ales suddenly gets the distinct feeling of being watched, and turns just fast enough to catch a shadow dart out of the corner of his eye. Rather than shrugging it off immediately, he walks to where he thought he saw it. He glances around, but there's nothing aside from colorful candy and slightly disoriented travelers.

He makes a quiet humm before finally turning back to the party. It must be stress, he's so used to being chased..]

[donotsummon]

[The shadow is no doubt keeping his eye on Ales, though always staying perfectly out of his. In addition to being a species he's never encountered, there was something in particular he found interesting about the Magician, yet he's having a difficult time telling precisely what... with how limited his abilities currently are.
Perhaps, he's going to have to take a closer look into Ales's mind at the next possible opportunity.
For now, however, he'll simple continue to pay close attention...
And make sure it isn't until he's dreaming that the Magician becomes aware of his presence.]

[pinevestigator]

[It probably won't take Bill long at all to notice two extremely familiar faces making their way through the crowd even from where he observes in the shadows. After having a talk with the Princess, Dipper took Mabel's hand and led her from the rest of the group, cautiously looking around the room as he murmured to her.]

Alright, so....it sounds like we're not going to be stuck here for very long, but try not to go too far, ok? I don't want to lose you and not be able to find you again once it's time for us to leave.

[And he's certainly not leaving this place without making absolutely sure that Mabel's with him.]

[bedazzling]

[Mabel simply stares at Dipper with her usual airy smile, and while she's listening to him speak, his words only seem to go in one ear and right out the other as she brushes them aside. When he finishes, she nods, smile still present on her lips.]

'Don't go too far'... Got it!

[She pauses for a second then leans forward, staring at and nudging Dipper suggestively.]

But you know, there are a lot of places I wanna go to before then... Maaaybe we should go check them out before it's time to go home, yeah?

hello friends I am here finally

[donotsummon]

[There was absolutely no way Bill couldn't take notice of the Pines twins immediately. The fact they'd been brought here as well, possibly even along with him, is simultaneously troubling and relieving.
It's troubling because it wasn't a traditional summoning that somehow called him here. Not only that, but out of anyone that possibly could have followed him to this unfamiliar realm, it just so happened to be Dipper and Mabel. Something about that didn't strike him as a coincidence.
But it's relieving that he already knows everything there is to know about the both of them... yet even so, he makes it an explicit point to very closely stay near them and observe, all while still doing his best to keep them unaware.
He said he'd be watching them. They may not be in Gravity Falls right now, but that hasn't changed.]

[pinevestigator]

[Once they were a reasonable distance away from the crowd Dipper let go of Mabel's hand, reaching up to adjust his hat.]

I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to do a little looking around too, but...maybe we should wait for a few minutes here, at least. This is kinda overwhelming for everyone..

[And by everyone he really means him. He's not sure if it's just anxiety getting to him or not, but suddenly he gets the strongest feeling of being watched. Dipper goes rigid where he stands for a moment, feeling a chill rush through him before he turns around sharply, staring into the shadows.

Nothing.]

...hmm..

[He could have sworn he saw.....no. No. Not here.
Yeah, probably just....anxiety.]

[bedazzling]

Well, I guess we can stay for a bit... So long as you promise me a super awesome adventure later!

[Mabel leans forward and flicks her brother's nose, laughing a bit. However, when she sees his nervous expression and how he suddenly stiffens in fear, she ceases her laughter and raises an eyebrow in concern.]

Hey... What's the matter, Dips?

[She looks back to where he turned around but sees nothing except the shadows. Her features contort into slight confusion as she turns back around, watching him muse to himself. Dipper was quite paranoid and, in all honesty, she couldn't really blame him. Gravity Falls had been full of terrifying ordeals, she will admit, but she wished that he could overcome all that. After all, what harm could there possibly be in the Land of Ooo? Especially in the Candy Kingdom. She puts a comforting hand on his shoulder and gives a soft smile.]

Do you want some candy? Maybe that'll help you relax while we wait.

[donotsummon]

[Suddenly his shadow appears behind Mabel, so that is directly in Dipper's view but out of his sister's.
Yet it disappears likely before Dipper has the chance to blink, possibly leaving the boy to wonder if it's just his anxious imagination...
Or give him the smallest hint that even here, he remains under Bill's watchful eye.]

[pinevestigator]

I..uuh....

[The boy blinks, shaking his head hard. Did he really just see that? He can't quite tell if he's seeing things or not, but the fact that Mabel isn't seeing anything leads him to believe he might be.]

No uh....nothing's wrong. Just thought I saw something. ...What did you say?

[Sorry Mabel, he didn't hear a word you just said. In fact, he's having the hardest time concentrating right now in the first place. He could have sworn he saw that ever familiar, triangle shape in the shadows....watching them...

But no, how could that be possible? Didn't he have to be summoned to appear in the first place?
Unless Bubblegum's experiment was a little more complicated than she let on..]

[bedazzling]

[Mabel gives a small sigh, rolling her eyes. Oh boy, here we go again.]

You're acting like you saw a ghost! Chill out, bro-bro. I'm sure there's no creepy, paranormal thingies in the Candy Kingdom.

[What Dipper really needs is to relax. After all, Bill is back in whatever abyss he was summoned from, and Gideon is imprisoned. Needless to say, they're still back in Gravity Falls and are about who knows how many miles away from them. She glances behind her towards the refreshments area then returns her gaze to Dipper.]

I asked if you wanted some candy to take your mind off of... well, whatever it is that you "see."

[donotsummon]

[Of course, just leaving Dipper to his paranoia wouldn't be any fun now, would it?
What Bill did a moment ago to the boy he now does to his sister - his shadow appearing for a split second right behind Dipper so only Mabel can see, before vanishing again almost immediately.
After all, he's still very much watching the both of them.]

[pinevestigator]

[He frowns, glancing off to the side. He supposes supernatural occurrences wouldn't be uncommon in this place...but still. He's almost sure he saw something just then. Maybe it's just his nerves getting to him? One thing's for sure, he's going to keep his eyes peeled for anything weird going on.]

Well...I guess a little candy wouldn't hurt. Just as long as it doesn't talk.

[bedazzling]

Then it's settl– ...Huh?

[Just as she's about to turn around, she catches a glimpse of something, a shadow-like figure; however, as she returns to her previous position, it isn't there anymore. She rubs her eyes but still, nothing. Mabel furrows her eyebrows and purses her lips in thought. No way...]

[pinevestigator]

Huh? ...What?

[Dipper blinks and turns around when he notices Mabel looking at something over his shoulder. Of course he still doesn't see anything, so with a frown he looks back at his sister.]

..What is it?

[notmakingsense]

[This world was odd. Discord certainly didn't like its bright colors, and cheerful, happy-go-lucky citizens. Who were made of candy mind you. Fluttershy had always told him to be more respectful, which was why he wasn't randomly eating candy people right now.

Something draws his attention though. A strong magical focus in the city. Not his own, and certainly not from this place. He searched the rooms of the castle for it, ignoring everyone else in favor of finding the source of this odd power.]

[donotsummon]

[Similarly, Bill is intrigued by what he recognizes as a draconequus, but little else.
However, what he finds so fascinating is the concentration of energy he feels as well; the impressive amount of power this creature apparently holds... and how chaotic it is.
It vaguely reminds him of his own, yet somehow completely different.
His interest is peaked, to say the least. Yet don't expect to easily find the source of power you're sensing either, Discord. Even when Bill's shadow is right behind you.]

[notmakingsense]

[He groans in frustration as the room they were currently in yielded seemingly nothing. In anger he snapped both fingers and everything in the room raised to the ceiling, gravity suddenly reversed.]

I know you're around here somewhere, whatever you are. Might as well come out now.

[donotsummon]

[The gravity reversal initially takes Bill by surprise, but the demonstration hardly causes any other reaction besides continued curiosity.
While still remaining out of sight, Bill chooses to respond in a different way. Luckily with Dipper and Mabel Pines, two people he is exceptionally familiar with, having somehow followed him into this world... that should be more than enough power to let Discord knows he's mutually aware of his presence.

Suddenly a fiery triangle appears before the draconequus. Inside it, also written in flame, is a strange message...
"LQ BRXU GUHDPV"]

[notmakingsense]

[...And Discord just stares at the fire barely inches from his face. He almost looks bored.]

Really? Flaming triangles? That's what you're going with?

[He stares incredulously at the room.]

And haha, in my dreams, hilarious. What you lack in handwriting skills you make up with your razor sharp wit. Congratulations.

[tibetanpeople]

[Joy! Freedom! Thanks to a freak accident, it looks like Dale Cooper was finally heading home. What could possibly ruin this glorious d-

What was that?

His years in the Black Lodge may have made his deductive skills a little rusty, but his connection to dreams are as strong as ever. And for a split second, he could swear he sensed something. He'd never felt this sensation in the real world before. Perhaps it was just another unique part of this kingdom? Yeah...

Elsewhere, deep within Cooper's soul, below his range of notice, Killer BOB woke up. Now that's interesting...]