A/N- Wassup? It's TOBN here with a brand new chapter to Holiday Friends!

I hope you guys were [sort of] surprised with the last chapter. If not, I don't blame you considering I dropped hints a lot.

BTW, Happy 18th day of December! Don't know what happens on this day, but who cares? I updated, it's almost Christmas, CUE THE CELEBRATION!

If I don't update on the 21st, 24th, or the 25th, do not panic; it's because I have Christmas family plans on those days, so yeah!

Here is the new song lyric:

"On the fifth day of Christmas, a person gave to me:

Five fries from a pan!
Four Wooden Stakes
Three Bad-Ass Vampires
An Ethan and A Benny
And the Third Season of MBAV!"

What? Benny can't have all those french fries (Independence Daze ;D)

Shoutouts to the one and only

MBAV Fan: It is okay; you are pretty close. And agreed; R.I.P Hot Chocolate: You will be missed, but it had to be done, otherwise, Benny could've died. And poor Sky right? Wait until you read this chapter: I bet you won't see this coming ;) Review soon Fanfic Bud!

So with that, drop a review and have fun reading Day 5!

P.S- This is Part 1 of a 2 part chapter I split into 2 chapters due to length. So enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own MBAV or its characters, just this plot and my OC Sky. If I did, Rory and Erica would be kissing under the mistletoe! Yay!

ENJOY!

Holiday Friends: Chapter 5: A Frozen Heart Pt 1

Benny dug his hands in his pocket, kicking a pebble on the snowy sidewalk as he walked home, the sun starting to set.

He felt...empty sort of. Like there was no energy in whatever he was doing. He was depressed if you wanted to say.

Why you may ask? Why would the energetic, wonderful, super Benny Weir be depressed on the most happiest days of the year?

Maybe because his best friend was frozen by the enemy. Maybe because he didn't have a shoulder to rely on anymore. Maybe he missed her hot chocolate. Maybe...he missed her.

Who is her?

His other half, his best friend, and his, dare I say it...

His crush.

"Her" is none other than Sky Bryans.

"Benny? You need to answer the phone. It's Ethan."

Evelyn walked in Benny's messy room, the phone, that was still on the line, in her hands. She sighed.

All of Benny's curtains were closed, maybe due to the fact that Sky's house was the house reflecting in his frosty window. And then there was Benny, hair messy and still in his PJ's as he lied on his bed lazily, eyes puffy and red from crying.

Evelyn walked towards him and handed him the phone. She rubbed his back and whispered in his ear. "It's okay Benny. It's not your fault." She said as she walked out.

But Benny still didn't believe her words. Actually, he never believed any words his friends and family have said. They all told him the same thing; "It's not your fault" and even occasionally, a "She'll be fine." was thrown at him. But he never believed any of the words. All he could think about was how Sky was frozen right in front of his very own eyes.

He slowly raised the phone to his ear. "Hello?" He mumbled as he sat up. Ethan's voice could be heard, crackling on the other side.

"Benny?" Benny sadly smiled. "None other." He could tell that Ethan was smiling. "Holy shit you're still alive?" Benny chuckled as he flopped back down on his bed. "I guess. Don't know why though; it should've been me who got frozen to ice yesterday. Sorry I cut off connection." Ethan's sigh was heard in response.

"Benny! For the last time it; it was not your fault!" Benny sniffed back tears at the memory.

"I dunno E...I just think that if I was more careful...maybe if I was more aware..I could've protected her. You know how I feel about my friends E...I don't want them to get hurt and I let that happen to my closet one." There was a long, uncomfortable silence on the phone before Ethan responded.

"I guess the best way to describe it is if it were related to...Sarah." Another sigh as he continued. "I could've stopped her from sucking my blood...but I didn't. Rather, I couldn't. And now..she's gone too. That sort of is the same." Benny softened. "It wasn't your fault E." That's when Benny understood what Ethan was saying. Ethan took the silence as a victory.

"Exactly. And that is how you should be feeling B. Read my lips: It. Wasn't. Your. Fault." Ethan said each word as if it were its own sentence as Benny nodded in defeat. "Fine. I will stop moping about how this was my fault and do something." Again, Benny could tell Ethan was smiling.

"Good. Glad I could knock some sense into you." Another long silence. "And B...you know I will always be your brother. So you could tell me anything." Benny smiled at the thought. "Thanks E..."

And with that, there was another long silence before Benny broke it.

"Ethan...would you hate me because I am an orphan who doesn't have a mom or dad?" Ethan gasped. "Why the hell did you think of that? I could never hate you B! You are my brother and I will always be your brother, parent-less or not. Why?" Benny smiled.

"That was almost exactly what Sky said. I guess I just needed that. Besides...the texts that Shadow keeps sending me...they are killing me about how I don't have parents." That's where Ethan snapped.

"Okay that is the last straw. You know yourself that the Shadow is a bitch." Benny's mouth shaped a small O as Ethan continued. "And you shouldn't listen to it. As much as it hurts, remember it shouldn't hurt at all. You are stronger than this B." Benny smiled.

"Since when have you became the guidance counselor of my life?" Ethan laughed. "Nope. My mom has been watching re-runs of Dr. Phil." Ethan paused. "But it's because I know it's true B. You are stronger." Benny smiled.

"Thanks Yoda." They exchanged laughs, which for Benny, was the first real laugh that got out since yesterday. The laughter died down slowly.

"Anyway, gotta go B. Gotta go Christmas shopping." Benny grinned. "Get me something good!" Ethan chuckled. "I will 6-year old. Bye!" Benny chuckled. "Bye-o!"

And with that, Benny was met by a long dial-tone.

He sighed as he spun around in his computer chair, clearly feeling better. Maybe all I needed was a conversation with Ethan. Should have known that would make things better. He thought to himself as he logged onto his messenger to check if anyone, meaning his friends, were logged on.

But instead, he was met by a new message from a unknown user. He gasped as he opened it, knowing you-know-who was logged in.

Dear Benny,

I know you have been moping loverboy. Feeling shitty? I must know how it feels...wait...no I don't. Maybe Sky does. She has been frozen since yesterday. Must have been shitty, just standing there. Wonder why she can't move? Oh yeah,

BECAUSE OF YOU.

~Shadow

Benny growled as he read the text. That Shadow was playing with his mind...and it was time to stop it. He opened the "reply" box and his fingers flew across the keyboard in rage.

Dear "Shadow",

That is it. I've had it!

I want to meet you. Bring whatever shit you may need, but I want to see you. I will destroy you.

~Benny

And without thinking, he pressed send. He gasped as he jumped in his seat, almost falling. What have I done...I am not ready.

But to his surprise, he received a new note. His body shook in fear as he opened it.

Wow. Did not see that coming. Who knew you had some guts Weir?

But no matter. I must say it is fantastic news. Seeya in...let's do the Whitechapel Gardens. For memory's sake. ;)

Come in 5 minutes "false spellmaster." ...or I'm coming to you.

~Shadow

Benny threw on his clothes and his jacket as he started to climb out his window. No way was he letting his grandma know what he was doing. She would kill him...

If the Shadow doesn't kill him first.

No negativity...He thought as he took of into the winter night.

Benny hurried to the empty Whitechapel Gardens, the night sky consuming his own shadows. Fear and courage mixing in him all at once. For Sky. He mustered the thought as he wrapped his scarf tight.

"I'm here Shadow! So come out here!" He yelled, knowing how idiotic he must've sounded.

Suddenly, a huge puff of frost appeared in front of him. He gasped.

It was the Shadow.

It wore nothing but a black jumpsuit and a black mask. Benny couldn't tell if it was a boy or a girl, but frankly, he didn't care. All that mattered was that he was gonna kill it. The Shadow's demonic voice echoed the city.

"You dare bring me forward Weir?" It chuckled evilly. "Did not know you had the guts to. But it won't matter now; I am gonna kill you."

And with that, she blasted an icy bolt at his feet, making Benny jump in surprise. He smirked. "No countdown? Fine, be that way cheater." Benny then fired a spell at it. But Shadow dodged it with ease.

"You really think puny little toddler spells will take me down so easily? Let's remember; I am more powerful than I seem." She then fired another icy bolt at Benny, who rolled under it. He bounced back up, snow covering his jacket.

"Is that all you got Shadow?" He then fired another spell, this time, a bolt of lightning. It whisked past the Shadow, catching it by surprise. "Not bad spellmaster. Touche." It cackled another laugh as it continued to fight the spellmaster.

Then Benny got close enough to hit Shadow with a swift kick to the side. "That's for Sky bitch!" He smirked as it fell onto the snowy ground. Sadly, it bounced back up as it smirked.

"So you want to play Weir? Fine. Let's dance Weir!" She threw a punch to Benny's face, who dodged it quickly.

They each exchanged punches and kicks as they continued to fight. Shadow smiled as it tightened the mask that glistened in the dark night's shadows.

"With every attempt Benny, I will destroy you and your friends Benny. Whatever it takes."

Ethan sat in his room as he sighed.

It was almost 9 and he really needed a night's sleep. It has been a long week, and the weekend was soon to come.

He had went shopping the whole day with his family. His mom and dad had given him and his sister some money to shop and Ethan and Jane shopped together. He at first thought it was gonna be a complete disaster, shopping with his younger sister, but in the end, it had been enjoyable. They shared stories and they laughed at the hilarious gifts in stores.

So in other words, it had been a fun, but tiring day. He did get a lot accomplished though; he had finally got everyone's gift and was happy.

As Ethan rushed to bed, his phone rang. He sighed; how does anyone get to sleep in Whitechapel? But he answered anyway.

"Hello?" He mumbled as he yawned. A eager voice answered him. "Ethan? Is that you?" Ethan's eyes widened. "Mrs. Weir? Why are you calling?" Her kind voice was shaped into a serious one as she continued.

"I hope I am not bothering you, but this is a rather serious matter." Ethan sighed as he sat up from his bed. "Talk to me!" He said, sleep wanting to consume him. A sigh was heard from the other side of the line.

"Ethan, Benny's gone."

Ethan almost dropped the phone as he gasped in utter shock. "WHAT?!" He almost yelled. Evelyn continued. "Yes. He isn't here Ethan." Ethan shook his head in disbelief.

"But how? I mean...how do you know?" He rambled as Evelyn sighed once more.

"His window was open as with his computer. When I checked, he was logged into his messenger account. And Ethan..." She gulped. "What?" Ethan asked, almost afraid for her answer.

"He was talking with the Shadow."

This time, Ethan fell of the bed, making a loud thump on the ground that could be heard on the phone. "Ethan? Are you okay?" Ethan nodded frantically as he climbed back onto his bed."Yeah. Just fell off the bed in SHOCK! How could he be talking to the Shadow?" He said in surprise.

"I don't know. The Shadow said something to him...something about Sky. And Benny responded back. He...he said he was going to meet it. And the Shadow agreed!" Ethan fell off his bed again in shock. "What the hell?! Why would he do that?!" He yelled. Evelyn could be heard sniffing.

"I don't know Ethan. But he is in huge trouble. It says that the Shadow is with him the Whitechapel Gardens. You need to call the others...my Benny is not safe right now!" She sobbed. Ethan started to change into some jeans and a shirt as he talked to Evelyn in a assuring voice.

"I will Mrs. Weir. Benny will be saved...I promise. I'm gonna call the others now, okay?" Evelyn sighed.

"Okay Ethan. I trust you'll be safe." Ethan nodded.

"Okay. Bye!" He quickly hung up as he dialed Rory's cell. Rory had told Ethan that he was going out with Erica that night, and he hated to interrupt, but it was kinda important. Rory's vibrant voice was heard.

"Ethan? Wassup?!" He exclaimed. Ethan sighed. "The Shadow. Benny's gone to fight it..you and Erica need to come to the Whitechapel Gardens, stat." Rory gasped. "That is a level 10 crisis. We;re on our way."

And with that, Rory hung up as Ethan threw on a coat and dashed out into the night.

You better be safe B...or Sky's gonna kill you when she warms up.

Ethan caught Rory and Erica's figure near the statue in the Whitechapel Gardens. He ran up to them.

"Guys! We need to find Benny." Erica nodded. "What the hell was that boy thinking? Calling up the Shadow at night to fight? That's a death wish...and that's coming from me!" Rory sighed. "He must still be frustrated with Sky being gone, that he went and fought the Shadow." Ethan nodded. "That is the most reasonable guess for now. We need to find him and quick, before-"

Suddenly, Ethan was cut off by a bolt of lightning, that whisked past the trio. "Eek!" Erica yelped in surprise as she jumped back. Ethan caught sight of two blurry figures.

"I think that's them! Come on!" He exclaimed as he started to run towards them.

Rory and Erica exchanged looks before dashing behind him, fear consuming all of them.

"Benny! Benny you need to get out of there!" Ethan puffed as his breath floated lazily in the cold night air.

Benny and the Shadow continued to fire spells at each other as Rory and Erica enter the scene. The Shadow caught sight of them and its demonic voice rung through the gang's ears.

"Fantastic! The more the merrier! You are here to see Benny die aren't you?" Rory flashed his fangs. "You get away from Benny BITCH!" He growled. Benny looked at them. "Guys, you aren't safe here you have to leave!" Erica scoffed, fangs of her own bearing in her mouth.

"Are you kidding me? We all need to go!" She turned to face the Shadow. "All of us." She growled. The Shadow chuckled, feeling amused. "As if. Are you kidding me? Smell the roses fangs; the spellmaster wanted to die tonight, so be it! You ask, I deliver!"

Shadow fired another spell at the trio. "WATCH OUT!" Benny cried as Ethan pushed the two vampires down to the ground to avoid the bolt of ice. "Thanks E!" Rory puffed, surprise catching him as he caught his breath. Ethan panted. "No..problem!" He said. Shadow faced Benny once more.

"Prepare to die spellmaster!" It exclaimed as it fired another spell at him. Benny dodged it as he fired a spell of his own. "You can kill me, but leave my friends alone!" Rory, Erica, and Ethan watched in fear, for that was all they could do at the moment.

"Benny! You need to listen to me, you are not safe!" Ethan yelled. Benny sighed.

"You know what?!" He stopped. "They're right." The Shadow tilted its head in confusion. "Excuse me, what did you just say?!" It exclaimed as Benny nodded calmly.

"I was silly to come here, thinking I could defeat you on my own. But even for Sky, that would be outrageous for me to do. So I'm gonna surrender and walk away...like a man!" He said. Ethan, Rory and Erica sighed in relief. "Thank you." Rory muttered under his breath. But the Shadow didn't seemed amused by his statement. It scoffed.

"Are you effing kidding me?! Don't think I am gonna leave you be, just because you are trying to do the 'manly' thing. I am gonna leave here victorious tonight, whatever it takes!"

Suddenly, without warning, the Shadow fired a deadly ice bolt, straight at the trio who sat on the ground. "Oh my gosh!" Ethan exclaimed as he covered his face.

And the next three seconds were the longest seconds ever in Benny's life. His thoughts raced as he watched in fear as the bolt of ice spiraled at Erica, Rory and Ethan. His friend's expressions read fear as it shot towards them, their screams piercing the night.

Without thinking, Benny did the most selfless thing he could do.

He jumped straight in front of them

"BENNY!" Erica yelled as he dove in front of the huddled group. But it was too late.

The bolt of ice struck Benny in the heart. His agonizing scream echoed the city as the Shadow watched in amusement.

"Once again, I am victorious. Think you are being the hero Benny?" Shadow stared at the spellmaster, rolling on the ground in pain. It smirked. "Think again."

And with that, the Shadow vanished in a puff of smoke, as the way it came.

Erica, Rory and Ethan dashed to Benny's side.

"What the hell were you thinking Benny?" Rory yelled as he helped his friend onto his feet. But Benny calmly brushed the snow off his jacket.

"Actually, I'm fine. It's like..the whole thing never harmed me!" Erica sighed. "I gotta say..thanks. You saved us, as much as we didn't want you to, you did. Thanks." Ethan nodded. "Agreed. But never do that again." Rory nodded. "Why did you come to face the Shadow alone Benny?" Benny sighed.

"I don't know what got over me. I just felt like the Shadow had to pay. For...for what it did to Sky." Erica nodded in understanding. "Okay. Just be careful next time Benny." He nodded. "Okay."

Silence passed as Benny shivered. Ethan rose an eyebrow as concern filled his body. "You cold B? I mean, of course you are; you got struck by a bolt of ice." Benny chuckled. "Yeah. It is chilly. Let's go home guys." Rory nodded.

"We can go to my house; I have a fireplace and hot chocolate. Who's up for it?" Benny smiled. "I am for sure. Let's go!" He cheered as the four laughed.

They walked to the vampire's house, smiles etched to their faces, as if nothing happened.

But Benny felt something other than happiness inside him.

He felt...cold.

A/N- I hope you loved the Shadow VS Benny battle; I loved writing it!

So leave a review and I'll seeya later!

In Fangs, We Trust.