Arthur jolted awake with an errie feeling that he was being watched. He looked around the room. In the corner next to his bed was a tall dark figure with a long black cloak. The hood of the cloak covered the mans face.
He opened his mouth to let out a scream but nothing came out. He scrambled on his bed and fell off the other side of the bed with his legs still partially on it.
"Hm."
Arthur managed to get back on his feet without falling again. He looked at the strange figure on the other side of the bed from him.
"Y't To c'me," the spirit said as he took off his hood to reveal his blonde hair, blue eyes, and glasses.
"So you're the third spirit?"
The tall spirit just nodded.
"You scared the living daylights out of me! I almost had an heart attack! I thought I died in my sleep and death came to get me! What where you thinking!? Scaring me like that!"
The Spirit of Christmas Yet to come just stared at him blankly.
"You don't talk much do you?"
The spirit nodded.
"Hm...Well I guess I over reacted I'm sorry"
"M' Too"
"What do I call you spirit?"
"Berwald."
"Hm what and intresting name well spirit show me what is yet to come."
Berwald turned and began walking towards a votex. Arthur followed him, fearful of what he might see. They found themselves in the rainy streets of London. A few men whom Arthur could call by name were talking.
"I don't know much about it, just that he died last night."
"Did he really?"
"Yep."
"Well it's about time! I thought that old jerk was never going to die!"
"I'm glad he finally past."
"I wonder what he's going to do with the money."
"Well he definetly didn't give any to me."
The men laughed.
"I bet the funeral's going to be cheap."
"I don't think a single person will go to that funeral."
"I'll go- if lunch is provided!"
"Speaking of lunch, let's go eat."
"Eh? Spirit, what man died that caused them such glee?"
Berwald just turned away from him and began walking to another vortex,"Wait- hold on! Where are you going!"
Arthur followed him and they were in front of Roderich Edelstein's house,"Oh this is my clerk's house. Why did you bring me here Berwald?"
The man just pointed to the window. Hesitantly, he looked through it. Basch sat in a lonely corner with a purple ribbon in his hands. Elizabeta stood by the stove, her shoulders shaking as she wept. Feliciano went up to his mother and wrapped his arms around her. She hugged him and they cried together.
"Mama, it's alright. Stop crying please-a. Papa will be home-a soon." Lovino said gently patting his mom on the back.
"I'm sorry. Shh, Feli. It'll be alright."
Roderich entered the house. He looked down at the ground and his wife went to greet him. He looked up grimmly at her.
"I picked a place to bury her. It's where she used to picnic with Basch... It overlooks the river."
"Oh no... not Lily..."
The Spirit of Christmas Yet to come tapped his shoulder. He turned away and began to walk into another vortex. Arthur lingered a little bit before following him. They were in the graveyard.
"Oh. This place,"Arthur said with dread in his heart. He knew what he was going to see but did not want to believe it.
Berwald pointed to a grave stone. Arthur looked at the scary man, before approaching the gravestone. He wipped the frost of of it and read:
ARTHUR KIRKLAND
He fell to his knees and began to weep. Soon his surroundings changed and he found himself on his bed. Light seeped in through the curtains and Arthur joyfully stood up.
"I'm back! And it's morning! Oh how I missed this room!" He said running around the room.
He ran to the window and threw it open in the cool winter morning. Below there was a young boy dragging a sleigh.
"Hey you boy!"
The boy looked up nervously at him,"M-me, sir?"
"Yes you, what day is it?"
"Christmas D-day sir."
"Ah! Perfect! What's your name?
"Raivis, s-sir."
"So Raivis, you know the Butcher Shop down the street?"
"Er- yes sir but why are you asking me this?"
"You know the prize turkey in the window?"
"Erm- yes but-"
"I want you to buy it for me and I'll give you 50 pounds plus money to pay for it!" he produced a small bag with the money inside and tossed it down.
The boy caught the bag and looked inside of it before looking back up,"Well what are you waiting for! Go boy!"
Raivis placed the bag in his pocket. He smiled and began running. Whith a huge grin on his face, Arthur raced to get dressed and practically skipped down the stairs and outside.
In the square nearby, the men whom were collecting money for the poor were standing and talking. Arthur went up to them, and listened a little to their conversation.
"Ja, 5 CATS FOR 5 DEUTSCHMARKS AT ARBY'S." Ludwig said as Gilbert looked behind him.
Gilbert pushed his brother infront of him as he hid behind him from Arthur. His younger brother shot him an ugly look before saying,"Mr. Kirkland."
"Excuse me gentlemen about the charity donation, put me down for-"he whispered the amount.
"Zhat much! Danke! I vish ve had somzhing to give vou!"
Gilbert removed his scarf,"Here vou go. It's an awesome scarf since I personally vore it."
"For me? Thank you every much gentlemen," he wrapped the garment around himself.
He then smiled,"Merry Christmas." He tipped his hat and then began to walk away.
The boy from earlier ran up to him with a big smile,"Okay, I've got the turkey sir!"
"Oh good! Come, follow me."
Arthur went around town buying presents and food and began giving them out. He went up to his nephew's door and knocked. Alfred opened the door with a wide grin. Suprise was written all over his face when he saw his Uncle.
"Arthur! You made it!"
"Merry Christmas Alfred,"he said handing him a small parcel and then a small bag.
He handed him one more thing,"Give that to that boy you took in, and that bag has some money in it for you."
"Wow, Iggy! This is so totally awesome! Thank you! But, why are you doing this?"
"Let's just say that I had a life changing visit from three people last night."
"A-alright then. Thank you!" he hugged his uncle.
"Your welcome."
He quickly set his stuff down,"Arthur, where are you taking all of that food?"
"Roderich Edelstein's family of course!"
"Here give me some and Toris and I will help you carry it." He turned back and yelled,"Toris! come help me carry some food to Roderich's house."
"Thank you Alfred, but what about your party?"
"Hm? Oh well, helping someone in need is far more better than a silly old party. Plus, I'll just say that something had come up. After all- I'M THE HERO!"
A young boy came up from behind Alfred,"O-okay, I'm ready to go. Ravis?"
"Huh? Oh hello Toris."
"Alright then, now that everyone knows everybody's name, shall we go?"
"Yeah!"
They closed the door and took some of the food to carry and started off to Edelstein's house. Arthur had them hide while he knocked on the door three times.
"Roderich Edelstein." he said sternly.
The poor man opened the door with a frightened look on his face,"M-mr. Kirkland."
"You weren't at work this morning like I asked."
"B-but sir, ve discussed zhis y-you gave me the day off."
"I did?"
"Yes sir, vou-"
"So you're telling me that I Arthur Kirkland gave you the day off."
"Sir I-"
"I gave you the day off."
"Yes sir you did."
"I think it's about we discussed something Mr. Edelstein."
Elizabeta came forward and shoved her husband back."I ZHINK IT'S ABOUT TIME VE DISCUSSED SOMEZHINGS MR. KIRKLAND!", she yelled holding a frying pan threating way.
"I think it's about time we discussed your pay."
"You know, where-a I grew up-a the mafia was very-a famous, and when-a you mess with one of us-a, you mess with-a all of us-a! There's a 100% chance of- shit-storm and-a it's-a coming right at you-a!"yelled Romano who came out with a machine gun. (and yes he can have this because he is apart of the mob and since America can have a laptop in 1942, he can have a machine gun :P)
"It's Christmas; therefore, I should raise your pay."
"YEAH AND I'M GOING TO RAISE VOU OFF ZHE PAVEMENT!" Basch came out with a rifle.
"-I beg your pardon..."
"Yes, Roderich Edelstein. I'm going to raise your salary and pay your mortage for this house."
They all got in a line and giggled politely or smiled,"Uh-um. Come right inside sir."
They all went back inside the house. Arthur followed them and smiled,"Roderich Edelstein, would you and your family like to join us for a fine turkey dinner on this Christmas Day? Merry Christmas."
He moved to the side and Alfred, Toris, ad Ravis came in with the food that had been purchased earlier that day. They all yelled," Merry Christmas," upon entering.
The Edelstein family became excited with all this food. Alfred, the hero, and Felicianco helped Mrs. Edelstein prepare the dinner. Once they finished, Toris and Ravis helped set the table. While they did this Lily came up to Arthur and tugged on his coat.
"Uh- um, Mr. Kirkland?"
"Huh?" He looked down at the young child and softly smiled,"Yes, little one?"
"I-I uh, just wanted to thank you for the food. You've made everyone so happy-" she coughed.
He smiled and picked her up to set her on his shoulder. "Merry Christmas Everyone!" he said heartedly.
"Merry Christmas!" Everyone else cheered.
The End
(A/n: Merry Christmas Everybody and a Happy New Year!)
