This was an old ass request from Hetalian_Waifu . Sorry about the wait by the way.  I don't do request by order but by my creative drive. I feel like forcing myself to write wouldn't produce a good story rather than letting my creative drive spark. And frankly, I get a lot of requests from people outside of Wattpad. But thanks for waiting ^_^

enjoy. ❤️
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Arthur stared at the large mansion with a startled expression.

" Erika, you said this place was haunted." He muttered.

Erika nodded, not turning from the mansion "It... It used to be."

" What do you-" Arthur stopped mid sentence as Erik casually walked towards the door of the mansion. Arthur ran towards her " Why do you even want to be here anyways? Haunted or not this place is gross looking."

Erika looked to him and smiled sadly " I must come here. I promised."

Arthur furrowed an eyebrow " Who did you promise?"

Erika said nothing in response to his question and turned the rusted brass door knob gently. The door swung open with a loud creaking sound. Cool air from the house immediately rushed towards them. Erika walked into the house, as if it were her own. Arthur reluctantly followed her, clutching onto his flashlight. A few feet away were a set of stairs leading to the second and third floors. Erika began to walk up the stairs in silence and the entrance door slammed shut.

Arthur jumped at the noise " Used to be haunted you say?"

" That was just the wind, it's okay Arthur." Erika smiled at him, stepped down towards him, and gently peaked his cheek before resuming to walking up the stairs.

Arthur blushed furiously and quickly followed her. She went towards the hallway on the second floor. She seemed to know exactly where she was going which sent chills up Arthur's spine. She entered a small room, that to what Arthur noticed appeared to be the bedroom of a boy. The bed was still made, though the satin blue covers were dusty and smelled like rubbish. Besides a drawer, closet and a small book shelf, there wasn't much else except for a large machine gun hanging over the bed.

" He's not here..." Erika muttered to himself. 

"Who?" Arthur asked.

Erika shook her head " I don't have time to explain. You might get to see him-"

Suddenly the sound of piano music hilled the hallway. Erika pushed Arthur aside and ran out of the room. Arthur ran after her " Wait!"

Soon they were inside a study room. A boy slightly older than Arthur sat quietly, seeming at peace but abruptly stopped as soon as Erika tapped his shoulder.

" Finally" The boy turned to them. His face and hands were covered in dirt and blood. His white shirt was also blood stained. Though his shorts seemed rather clean. He was also barefoot, and his dirty blond hair was wild and unkept. If it weren't for the odd clearness and sharpness to his emerald eyes, Arthur would've assumed he was from the slums of London. One thing was for certain, something wasn't right.

" After so many years, this pain will be over. Now Erika, you need to listen to me carefully, obey all of my instructions. Understand?"  The boy's voice was stern, but hushed.

" I understand Vash. But I need to first know why you wanted me to bring company." Erika replied.

" You know him?" Arthur asked

" I'm her brother you idiot." Vash spat, glaring at Arthur. " I needed a human here, otherwise this won't work."

" A human? Erika does this mean--" Arthur's palms began to sweat.

" No I'm not a ghost. I promise I'll explain later." Erika tried to reassure him.

" She's an immortal witch and by the way,  later won't be an option." Vash took a knife out of his pocket. " Erika, stab him."

Erika's eyes widened " Vash-"

" So that's it. I was here to die. I should've known.." Arthur scoffed.

Vash ignored Arthur's comment " Erika, you need to do it."

Tears brimmed Erika's eyes " No, I can't."

Vash nodded " Fine. Then I will." He began to walk towards Arthur before she blocked him.

" No you won't!" She barked as she tried pushing him back.

" You've gone so weak" Vash shoved Erika aside and grabbed Arthur by the shirt.

" Vash!!" Erika screamed as Vash held the knife by Arthur's throat.

Suddenly a semi- translucent figure walked into the room and through Vash. Arthur seemed oblivious to it, however. Vash felt a fire-like pain all through his body, though his abdomen was the worst. He clutched his stomach and went into a fetal like position. Erika went between them and tried to comfort Vash.

" I can't live through this anymore.." Vash cried. " You need his blood to do the spell. Then, I can finally die.."

" Vash..." Erika bit her lip and wrapped her arms around him.

" Please let me die.." Vash croaked " It's been 145 years. I can't deal with this anymore."

" Erika, you care about him don't you?" Arthur asked.

Erika looked at Arthur " Why?"

Arthur helped Vash up, and spread his arms out " Stab me."

Erika shook her head " No. Arthur. Please."

" The heart will be quicker, just so you know" Arthur smirked at Vash.

Vash pointed the knife towards Arthur's stomach. Erika screamed and tried holding Vash back.

" Please don't do it Vash. I can just switch places with you. Neither of you need to die..." Erika felt hot tears streaming down her face.

" You don't deserve this. Besides, I want to die." Vash muttered as he broke off of Erika and stabbed Arthur in the stomach. He grinned as blood poured out of Arthur's abdomen. He placed his hand over the blood and placed the bloody hand onto Erika's hand. He licked off what was left, chuckling very darkly.

" You've got it. Now do the spell Erika... Please." Vash's voice cracked.

Erika's hand shook violently as she drew a pentagram with Arthur's blood onto the wooden floor. Vash handed her the paper with the spell on it and Erika read it aloud. Her voice began to echo throughout the halls.

et tradidit in mortem
Vivamus sit innocens
qui fata sua VERTO
et in perpetuum signantes paciscor

The bloody pentagram began to glow and a warm air began to enclose the room. Suddenly it was as if time stopped. Vash began to clutch his chest as he fell to the ground. His grin widened as his eyes glazed over. Erika's lip quivered " It worked..."

Minutes later, Arthur's eyes began to flutter open. He walked towards Erika gently.
" Love, what just happened?"
Erika sniffled and wrapped her arms around him " Let's just go."

The two walked out of the room and down the stair case. Suddenly Arthur's face went pale as a semi translucent burning figure walked towards them. The figure went through Arthur swiftly. He began to cry out and clutched his stomach, breathing heavily.

" What's happening to me??" Arthur asked between breaths.

" You've become the keeper now..." Erika answered quickly " You're half dead."