(This is going to be a really long one! HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE~!)

"You go!"

"No you!"

"Me? I don't want to become a vampire!

"Ho about you go Alfred!"

"No way dude!"

Here you were, it was Halloween night and you and your three friends insisted that you went out trick-or-treating. You told them that you were just too old, but they didn't listen like always. They were currently arguing about who would knock on the door.

You were all standing in front of a creepy Gothic-looking house. It was all black, and all the windows were covered by gray curtains that seemed to sway in the ghostly breeze. Back and forth, back and forth. The house looked like a five star meal for termites. Literally.

It was like something out of a poorly-written horror fan-fiction. So stereotypical.

And for some weird reason, your friends; Alfred, Mathias, and Gilbert, thought a real vampire lived inside.

Silly.

Then you heard a sound that made your blood run cold.

Snap! Crack!

Then a wolf howled.

You looked into the thick brambles and just barely made out two glowing eyes. Wait eyes?! You looked towards your friends to see if they saw them too. They did.

Then 2 more pairs of glowing eyes appeared out of the misty forest.

"A-Alfie? G-Gil? M-Mathias?" You stuttered, voice shaky in fear.

"Shh. . ._____ don't make a sound. . ." Alfred said in a hushed whisper.

You nodded in response.

It all happened so fast; the wolves charged, you screamed and shut your eyes tight, all four of you braced yourselves for a painful death. But it never came.

"Down boys~ We wouldn't want to hurt our bestowed guests now would we~?" A male voice said and you opened one of your eyes to check what was going on.

Your (e/c) eyes locked on to red ones, bright red ones.

The male before you smiled, showing little fangs. "Hello darling, wecome~"

"Hey! We're here too dude!" Alfred protested.

The boy turned towards your friends and frowned, "Oh. I see." he sighed. "Well I suppose you are welcome too. . ."

You were still mesmerized by the boy's red eyes. They were unlike anything you had ever seen.

"I should introduce myself shouldn't I~?" He walked towards you, totally forgetting about Gilbert, Alfred, and Mathias, and extended his hand. "My name's Vladimir, and yours darling~?"

You blushed and took his hand. "_____, my name's _____. It's nice to meet you Vladimir."

Vladimir smiled as he helped you off the ground. "The pleasure's all mine. Would a beautiful lady like yourself want to come inside and have some tea~?"

You nodded. "I would love to. Can my friends come too?" You asked. "I don't mean to be rude or anything. . ."

"Nonsense darling _____~!" He smiled at you then looked back to the three other boys. "Yes, they may come too. . ." He sighed.

"Gee thanks. . ." Gilbert said sarcastically.

You glared at him and Gilbert shrugged. "I'm sorry for my friend. But we truly are thankful."

Vladimir smiled at you again. "It's nothing. Come my dragoste (love), tea is waiting~!" With that, he led you inside, but not without one last glare at your friends.

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The inside of the house sure made up for the outside! It was so beautiful. Glass chandeliers, old furniture, detailed paintings, and soft carpets. It was like a castle.

"Do you like it darling~?" Vladimir asked, a smile on his lips.

You nodded eagerly. "Oh yes Vladimir! It's so beautiful~!"

"I'm glad you think so~ This mansion has been passed down from generation to generation~" He smirked.

"That's so amazing Vladimir. . .So I'm guessing this belongs to you and your wife?" You asked,

Vladimir shook his head, the tassels on his little top hat moved slightly as he did so. "Alas, I have no wife. I am all alone in this magnificent home with no one to share it with. . ." He said, voice strung wth sadness.

You felt sorry for bringing up such a sad topic. "I. . .I'm so sorry Vladimir."

His face changed. Vladimir grabbed both of your hands in his own and smiled. "It's alright darling, I have you now~! Now I will never be alone again~!"

You felt tempted to let go, his hands were as cold as ice. But at the same time, you felt that your hands belonged in his. "You're so cold, do you need gloves?" You asked, concerned.

"No, don't worry. I have some darling~" He pulled out black leather gloves and put them on his hands. "Now came along~!" He pulled you into the kitchen.

You followed suit, a smile on your face.

Alfred made sure you both were gone then whispered. "Gilbert dude?"

"Ja?"

"I don't trust this Vladimir guy."

"Ja, me either. What about jou Mathias?" Gilbert asked.

Mathias shook his head. "No. Something about him's. . ."

"Off?" Alfred asked

"Yeah. I think we should stick around." Mathias agreed.

"For _____'s sake." They all mumbled at the same time then ran into the kitchen.

You were giggling and telling Vladimir a funny story while you sipped your (favorite type of tea). Vladimir had his head rested on his left hand, and was starring at you, a smirk visible on his face. He was almost in a trance. The lighting illuminated his face just perfectly.

Gilbert, Mathias, and Alfred didn't like the look of that at all.

Alfred laughed loudly, "OK Vladimir! We're so sorry, but we need to be heading home. Right guys?" He looked towards Mathias and Gilbert who were nodding vigorously.

"But why? I was having a nice talk with Vlad." You whined.

"Vlad?"

"Yeah, that's my nickname for him! We're growing really close~!" You beamed.

Vladimir smiled. "Yes, why don't you stay awhile~? It's raining anyways."

"R-raining?" Mathias asked in confusion.

Vladimir nodded. "Quite the storm isn't it darling~?"

You nodded too. "Yeah, c'mon I don't want to get all covered in rain!" You said then turned to Vladimir. "Hey Vlad? Do you think we could stay the night?" You asked.

"Why of course darling~! I'll lead you all to your rooms. You must be absolutely exhausted~!" He stood up from his chair and extended his hand again.

You blushed and took it. "Thanks Vlad."

"It's my pleasure draga mea (my darling) right this way~!"

You smiled once more and walked down the long hallway.

Your very unsure friends following closely behind. . .

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Vladimir was holding an old gas lamp as he walked down the old hallway, you and your friends close behind.

Then he stopped and looked at Gilbert, Mathias, and Alfred. "This is your room, it's spit into three individual rooms." Then he looked at you and smiled. "And this my dear, is your room~" he pointed to a (favorite color) door with a golden handle that was shaped like a dragon was resting on it.

You smiled. "Thank you Vladimir~!"

"It's a pleasure~ But don't leave your rooms and be careful of things that go bump in the night." Vladimir smiled. "Good night, I'll be downstairs in the parlor if you need me~!"

With that, Vladimir walked off.

"Night Vlad!" You waved.

"______. .. I think you should sleep in here with us. . ." Gilbert said in a frightened tone.

"Ew! Why would I do that?"

"He just creeps us out dudette! We really care for you! And if you ever got hurt, we wouldn't forgive ourselves!"

"Ja elsker! That Vladimir guy just. Doesn't seem right!" Mathias explained.

You giggled. "Oh you guys! Stop being scaredy cats! Vladimir is fine, just go to bed, i'll see you in the morning~!" You hugged all three of them and retreated into your room.

"I sure hope so _____. . . I sure hope so. . ." Alfred mumbled and the other 2 nodded.