Well this one is for 'TRAMPLEDROSE', who requested "something that could seduce Benny and Ethan". I kinda twisted it around a bit though. I hope you like it anyways!

This one is kinda short compared to the others, but eh, that happens.

Updated: 12/6/2013

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She sauntered through the town, her heels clicking against the cement, her long legs peeking through the flowing fabric of her skirt; her long dark hair flowed down her back, styled perfectly, a white veil flowing along with the waves; a ribbon-adorned bouquet of flowers was clamped in her hand, the glint of an engagement ring sparkling on her finger. Her dark eyes were surrounded by shimmering makeup, making them seem to glow in the light; her rosy lips and high cheekbones were pulsing with touches of pink. Although her face was made up, her lips were pulled into a sad smile.

She looked so beautiful, yet no one could see her.

She continued to walk on, her eyes searching for something. Almost like a shift in the air, everything changed, leaving many like herself lost; but then, like a beacon of light, they were drawn, one by one, here, to this town, to find what they needed.

She kept looking, but saw nothing except the dim light that she was heading towards.

If the light couldn't help her, then rest their soul, someone would pay.

…

"Oh my God, GO AWAY!" Ethan cried, rolling over onto his stomach, burying his head under his pillow. The murmuring voices faded out finally, making Ethan sigh. "I never thought I'd enjoy the sound of quietness so much." Getting out of bed, he found Benny sitting at his computer.

"Thought this wasn't supposed to change anything," Benny murmured, eyes not straying from the game he was playing.

"Nothing's changed," Ethan said, heading towards his boyfriend, "There's just a bit of a backlog since I took over for Garth. He was apparently so determined on getting you that he kinda forgot about all the others he had to take care of."

"That idiot. And what did it get him? Killed."

"Yep," Ethan said, wrapping his arms around Benny's shoulders and resting his chin on his head. "And I get everyone that he forgot about."

"Anything I can help with?"

"Nah. This is just a lot of people who believe they have a reason to stay; lots of them just don't wanna go on yet. Luckily, with me being a seer and all, I can see what's holding them here. If there isn't anything, they get sent on. If there is, I send them to try to find it."

"Sounds exhausting."

"It is."

"How about we relax?" Benny asked, wiggling his eyebrows. Ethan chuckled and kissed his cheek.

"Nope. If you keep asking before I'm ready, I'll change into a skeleton halfway through." Benny shivered at that thought, making Ethan laugh. "That's what I thought."

"You win this round Grim."

"I always do."

"Yeah that's what you think." Chuckling, Ethan turned his head, looking at his bedroom door, eyes narrowing. "What is it?"

"A very determined, uninvited guest."

…

She looked around the room, finally meeting the brown eyes that were staring at her.

"You?" She thought to him, making him untangle his arms from the sitting guy to fully face her.

"Yep. And you are?"

"I don't remember my name. It's been too long."

"Can I call you the bride?"

"Fine by me."

"How can I help you?"

"I can't pass until I find him."

"Him?"

"My groom! I will not go until I am married!"

"What happened to you?"

"It was my wedding day. It was all so beautiful; I was beautiful, he was handsome…. But then, one of the decorative candles we had gotten tipped over. He and I were trapped in the flames; everyone else got out I think. But he stayed with me because he didn't want to live without me." Ethan was surprised to see tears trickling down her cheeks now. "He would not live without me and I will not go on without him. It is your job to get me and him back together! I will be married before I go and you will help me!"

"It is my job to help you," Ethan began slowly, moving towards her, "But first, I need to know what it is that you're looking for."

"I told you! I-"

"I know. Just give me your hand." Ethan outstretched his hand to her, waiting for her to place hers in his.

"How will this help?"

"It just will. If you want me to help you, then you need to give me your hand."

"Fine…" She placed her hand on his, making the world darken around him.

He was looking through her eyes, at the tall man that was waiting for her at the end of the aisle. He was definitely tall, with dark brown-black hair and light brown eyes. He was dressed in a beautiful black tux, a pink flower pinned to his lapel. As they linked their hands and smiled at each other, the ceremony began. But then, one of the bridesmaids turned, knocking a candle over. The flames spread quickly over the rug, surrounding them. She watched everyone run, scatter to get away from the flames. She clung to him, seeing the fear in his eyes. "Go, you can get out of here," she whispered to him. He was already shaking his head as he cupped her face. "No." "Why not?" "I will not live without you. I love you." She had sobbed, clinging to him as the flames got closer. "I love you too." Closing their eyes, the flames engulfed them.

Ethan blinked and met her eyes.

"I will help you, but for now, you need to go."

"No! I will not leave until you help me!" Ethan took a step from her, surprised by the fire in her voice. "Until you get me my groom, I'll just steal yours!" Ethan watched in shock as Benny was yanked to his feet. Before he could really process what happened, she and Benny were gone.

…

"What the hell is going on here!?" Benny cried, looking around at his surroundings. He had been dragged out of his chair by an unseen force and dragged halfway across town to an empty house. "Hello? Ghostie that kidnapped me, can you talk to me?!"

"With….effort…." A female voice called out, making him look around.

"Okay… can you show yourself to me?"

"I…don't…know."

"Why'd you take me?"

"I…will…keep….you…until…he…helps…me…find…him."

"Finds who?"

"My…groom!" In the intensity of these words, Benny saw the flicker of her figure before it disappeared.

"Okay… I don't see how holding me hostage will help though."

"He…loves…you! I…saw…it…in…his…eyes. He…will…help…me…because…I…have…you. If…not… I…will…take…you…for…myself."

"For yourself?"

"Yes! If…he…can't…find…my…groom…I…will…take…you…as…my…new…one. He…will…feel…my…pain."

"Uhh… I don't know if you get this, but I'm gay, that's kinda what it means when I'm dating a guy…"

"I…don't…care! I…can…change…that." Benny quirked an eyebrow as he felt ghostly hands cup his face before a faint pressure was against his lips.

Suddenly, the air got thicker, rich with a scent he didn't recognize; he felt his eyes droop as images popped into his mind.

"Yes…if…he…won't…help…I…will…take…you."

"Yeah…" Benny mumbled before he collapsed to the ground, the sound of loud laughter ringing in his ears.

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Ethan sat on his bed, trying to figure out what to do. He knew he couldn't get Benny back until he found 'the bride's' groom, but he wasn't sure how to find him. So, closing his eyes, he began to search the large catalog of backed-up souls waiting for him.

He saw person after person, all just around, waiting for him to help them find their ways; he searched, digging deeper and deeper into the realms of the dark abyss that held all the souls that were lost. Finally, after what felt like forever, he found him.

He was floating there, eyes blank as he floated in a darker corner of the blackness. His suit was slightly singed around the edges, and a large burn mark covered his cheek; besides this, Ethan could clearly see this was the man he had been searching for.

"Come with me." The man looked at him blankly before Ethan opened his eyes; he was back in his room, but now he wasn't alone; the man in the suit was in front of him "Hi."

"Hello."

"My name is Ethan."

"Ethan? I did not think you had a name besides Death."

"Yeah… I'm new." The man nodded and floated around his room, looking as if he was surveying it.

"Ethan… why am I here?"

"Your bride is looking for you."

"Brittany?! She's here?" He began to look around more urgently, but then turned. "Where is she?!"

"I don't know. She was here but then she took my boyfriend and fled!"

"Can you find her? You found me."

"I can try. Just stay here okay?"

"If you promise to find her, then gladly."

"I will."

"Okay then." Ethan stared at the floating man, who was appearing to sit in his computer chair. He closed his eyes and began to hunt down the girl. Luckily, since she was still in town apparently, he found her quickly. Opening his eyes he found the man staring at him expectantly.

"Well?"

"I found her. Follow me okay?"

"Okay." Grabbing his jacket, Ethan hurried out of his house, the ghost floating behind him.

…

Benny's hair was brushed, his shirt tucked in, and he smelled of strong cologne; he stood tall, back straight and shoulders squared; his eyes were dazed as he looked at nothing, a happy smile on his lips. She stood across from him, hands linked with his, a sad smile gracing her face. She slowly picked up a glass, all her concentration focused on it; once she got him to drink it, then he would feel nothing.

"Stop!" She turned at the cry, making the glass drop from her light grasp and shatter to the ground. She let go of Benny as she looked at Ethan.

"You found him!" She cried, not noticing how Benny fell onto of the glass shards at their feet.

"Benny!" Ethan rushed to her while she rushed to her groom. The two ghosts embraced as Ethan helped Benny up; luckily, only a few glass shards in his hands. "Benny are you okay?"

"Fine," Benny gasped out, meeting Ethan's eyes. "What happened to me?"

"I'm not sure but I think you almost became a dead bride's husband."

"That's scary. My hands hurt."

"I bet. Come on; let's see if we can find you some bandages." Ethan helped Benny into the house. Once he found some disinfecting spray and some bandage wrap, he went outside. The two ghosts were dancing slowly in yard, looking up when he got there.

"Can you marry us?"

"I guess… I need your names first." The bride frowned until the groom frowned.

"Brittany and Mark." Ethan smiled at them before they linked hands and smiled at him.

"Do you Brittany take Mark to be your husband?"

"Yes!"

"Mark, do you take Brittany to be your wife?"

"Of course!" Ethan watched as they kissed before they were engulfed in light.

Then, their souls were gone. Ethan went to see Benny, who was smiling sadly.

"So what, as the Grim Reaper you can marry people?"

"I think just ghosts…" Ethan said slowly, making Benny shrug.

"Hmm. It was a nice gesture though."

"It was the least I could do."

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Yeah, I officially suck at endings.
Oh well, I tried.

Thanks for reading!

-JustMe133