Bill Cipher decides he's tired of waiting for the inevitable collapse of the Pines Family. Dipper Pines is the perfect pawn in this game of bloodshed. Oneshot. Warnings for blood, minor injuries, and drowning.

When Edward's first solo mission goes awry, dragging him into an ancient Xerxes dilemma, he needs the support of his friends to make things right. There's just one problem, he's not exactly human anymore. Can friendships really break past their boundaries? Or will Ed be doomed to spend his life as a true dog of the military? ;:Pairings include Edwin and Royai among others:;