Hello. This is my first time writing a Bizenghast related story, so don't blame me if it turns out kind of strange. If you haven't read Bizenghast, or if you haven't read book four, go to your nearest library and read Bizenghast 4. This story mainly is about Vincent's encounter with death, which my character, Shera, saves him from. Yeah, yeah, I know Dinah is the hero, and Vincent dies, but just go with it okay? Also, the story starts with Dinah, Vincent, Edaniel, and Edrear meeting Shera, then jumps to the devastating part in book 4 where Shera saves the day. Yay!

So, enjoy!

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Chapter one: Shera's first appearance

Dinah, Vincent, Edaniel, and Edrear stumbled into the mausoleum's main chamber, each one out of breath.

"That...was tiring..." Dinah panted, leaning up against a tall marble column.

"It was...kind of cool..how you just..punched Ixi...in the face..." Vincent gasped, flashing a quick half smile as he fell back onto the polished floor.

"Looks like that ghost was really tough." a voice said. Edrear, though still horribly out of breath, unsheathed his sword and stood shakily on his feet.

"Don't...worry miss...Dinah..." Edrear said. "I'll protect...you and...Master Vincent..."

"Sheath the sword. There's no need to fight. And, if I was going to fight you, don't you think I would have snuck up on you while you were tired and wide open for an attack?" said a girl who stepped into the light. Her blond hair glimmered and her cross necklace shined. Her checkered sneakers made not a sound on the smooth floor as she walked toward them.

"I'm Shera." the girl said, holding out her hand to shake with Edrear. Her thin white shawl rustled with her movement, and a smile brightened her face.

"I'm Edrear." Edrear said, shaking hands with her.

"And you must be-"

"And I'm Edaniel, the handsomest one here!" Said Edaniel in his human form, stepping in front of Edrear.

"Charmed!" Shera said, placing a huge smile on her face.

"I'm Dinah, and this is Vincent." Dinah said, pushing aside Edaniel. "Y-you're not a spirit or ghost, are you?" Dinah asked worriedly. Shera laughed.

"I'm not quite ready to join the ranks of the undead, yet Dinah!" Shera said.

That's how Shera met our beloved group.