Epilogue

Everyone was once again gathered at the Mystery Shack. Coraline and Wybie were helping Dipper and Mabel fix up the attic to create their official 'Mystery Kids' headquarters. Glancing up, she could see Neil and Norman setting up the designated sleeping quarters of the room. She smiled a little as she saw Norman's injuries had begun to heal over the past five weeks although he still needed a brace on his shoulder to protect it from too much strain.

Her smile faltered as she turned to Raz and Lili. Raz was still recovering from his injuries and was lucky to have not been completely bedridden for the beating he went through. Lili carefully helped Raz sit down on one of the beds.

"Lili, I'm fine..." he insisted softly.

"You're so stubborn.." Lili deadpanned.

"C'mon, Lil.. Please... I can do it..."

Raz stood up again, grimacing as his stitches became agitated from the movement. Lili just shook her head in response.

"S...see...?"

He let out a painful grunt as he tried to straighten up.

"Yes.. I see.. That you need more time to heal." Lili chided, carefully easing him back down on the bed.

"She's right, Raz.. You seriously could have died out there..." Coraline responded.

"Not you too..." Raz groaned. "Look, guys, I'm fine! It's just a few cuts..."

"A few cuts, bruises, and a concussion.." Lili corrected.

"Okay, fine.." Raz huffed in annoyance.

"Don't be like that..." Lili comforted. "You're still part of the team."

"She's right... You're still our leader." Wybie intoned.

Raz sighed and laid back in the bed.

"Just give it a few weeks," Lili smiled. "I'm sure you'll be back to normal then."

"Yeah..." Raz muttered softly. "Normal..."

Lili frowned, knowing perfectly well that it wouldn't be exactly 'Normal'. There was still the fact that Raz still could not connect with his powers.

"Remember what Milla said?" Lili asked. "She said your powers might just be lying dormant and you would need to try and reconnect with them in some other way..."

Lili looked at him hopefully, wanting in all the world for the old Raz to come back.

Please, Raz...

Raz thought it over before he looked up.

"You really think so?" he asked at last.

"Of course I do!" Lili replied, some of her hope returning to her.

It was after looking at all seven of his friends that Raz finally smirked.

"Alright then..." Raz grinned. "Then, we should get everything ready so we can continue saving the world!"

Raz stood up at that moment and winced.

"Eh.. After I'm feeling a bit better that is.."

Coraline and the others smiled as they saw the old and headstrong Raz was back in action.

The End

Author's Notes: I'm finally finished with this story *phew* Kinda hoped it was better but I hope you like it anyways...