I do not own Black Butler(Kuroshitsuji). It's a work in progress, but this is my first Black Butler fanfic and I would like to hear people's thoughts and criticisms.
Darkness had fallen and Alois lay in bed. He stared up at the ceiling lost in thought. There was a loneliness and longing inside of him that ached stronger than any physical wound he had ever received. He wanted something more than his demon butler could provide. He wanted to love and be loved in return. There was one person whom he both loved and hated at the same time. To him, to love and to hate someone were one in the same. He thought his name and smiled to himself. Ciel...I shall make you mine, he thought, as he drifted off to sleep.
The next morning, he eagerly sat at the edge of the bed and called Claude. Upon entering the room, Alois grinned happily at him.
"You are unusually cheerful today, your highness," Claude said as he dressed Alois.
"Today, I wish to see someone special to me," he said.
"Oh?," Claude replied,"And whom may that be?"
"Earl Ciel Phantomhive. I should like to invite him over."
"Yes, your highness," Claude replied as he bowed.
At the Phantomhive Estate, Ciel sat in his study, reading a book. There was a soft-knock at the door. He looked up from his book. "You may come in."
Sebastian entered the room, holding a letter. Walking to his young master's side, he handed him the letter.
Ciel took the letter from Sebastian without looking at it and placed it on the desk as he continued to read his book.
"Young Master, it is from Earl Alois Trancy."
Ciel had a surprised expression on his face. What could he possibly want?
As if reading his mind, Sebastian answered his question. "He has invited you over for some tea young master. Shall I accept the invitation?"
Ciel thought for moment. Not wanting to allow Alois to think he was afraid of him, he accepted the invitation.
"Very well, my young master, I shall let them know your decision," replied Sebastian.
The next day, Ciel and company headed out to the Trancy mansion. As they rode in the carriage, Sebastian could sense how anxious Ciel was. He sat with his hands clasped in front of his of face as though he were deep in thought.
"Young Master, you must try to relax."
Ciel looked at Sebastian and frowned. "Surely, he must have something planned."
"Yes, my young master. He plans to serve you tea."
Ciel gave Sebastian an angry look who smiled innocently back at him.
Sebastian gave Ciel a reassuring look as he glanced into his eyes.
"No harm shall befall you, my young master. After all, what kind of butler would I be if I allowed any one to harm you."
Ciel turned away from Sebastian's demon gaze and looked out the window of the carriage, watching the the beautiful scenary of the forest as it passed before him.
At the Trancy mansion, Alois paced back and forth at the front entrance of the mansion. His steps echoing inside the silent mansion. Claude simply stared at his master, coldly.
"What the hell is taking him so long!," he whined, stomping his foot onto the floor, with a loud thump.
Claude walked up behind Alois and placed his hand on his shoulder. Alois quickly shrugged off his hand and turned to face him angrily. Claude loved it when Alois showed his aggressive side.
"Patience your highness, he will be here soon," Claude said in a calming voice as he placed his long pale hand over Alois's blonde head. Alois didn't resist this time. He drew close to Claude and buried his head in his chest in a tight embrace.
Suddenly there was a knock at the front door of the mansion. Alois quickly broke away from Claude's embrace to answer the door. Flinging open the door, he found Sebastian standing there.
"Good evening Earl Trancy."
Alois ignored Sebastian's greeting. "Where's Ciel?"
He pushed Sebastian out of the way in order to see the carriage behind him. Ciel was walking towards the front door looking as though he was expecting to be attacked at any moment.
Alois sprinted out of the front door and hugged Ciel.
"What in the devil are you doing!" Ciel said, surprised by what Alois had just done. He struggled to break free.
Alois let go of Ciel and smiled. "I'm very happy to see you Ciel."
Ciel simply stood there, not knowing what to say. Just as he was about to reply, Sebastian answered for him.
"My master is very pleased to see you as well."
Alois looked disappointed that Sebastian had butted in. "Come Ciel, let me show you around the mansion." Just as he was about to grab Ciel's hand, Sebastian caught his hand and stared coldly into his eyes.
"My young master is very tired from his journey. He should like to retire to his room for a moment to rest. If you would be as kind as to show us to our rooms, we would be most pleased."
Sebastian released Alois's hand. Alois took a step back from Sebastian and bumped into Claude who had quickly stepped up behind Alois while Sebastian had been speaking to him. He glared at Sebastian who in turn glared back at him.
They stared at each other intently for a moment as though waiting for one another to make a move. Finally, Alois sighed; annoyed that after waiting all this time he wouldn't be able to spend time with Ciel. "Claude please show our guests to their rooms," he said, sounding disappointed.
"As you wish, your highness," he replied, as Ciel and company followed him.
Alois grinned at Ciel as he walked past him. "Sleep well, Earl Phantomhive."
The halls of the mansion were dark and gloomy. Spiderwebs were rampant throughout the halls. Sebastian stared at Ciel from the corner of his eye, so as not to lose sight of Claude in front of him. Ciel stared dead ahead at Claude. Sensing that Sebastian was staring at him, he turned to look at him.
"What is it Sebastian?"
"Nothing my young master," he said, flashing his serpent like grin at Ciel.
Clauded stopped walking and opened the door to one of the rooms.
"Here is where is you'll be staying, Earl Phantomhive."
In the room, the light of the sun shown through the window as it began to set. The room itself was beautifully furnished with various knick-knacks, a small chair, and a king size canopy bed much like the bed he slept in at his own mansion.
Claude showed the rest of his servants to their rooms and then vanished.
Ciel took sat on the edge of the bed and stared at Sebastian. Sebastian stood next to the edge of the bed facing him.
"Very well," he said, "I shall leave you so you may rest, my young master."
Turning towards the door to leave, Ciel grabbed Sebastian's hand and asked him to stay with him. He was afraid. Even though, Ciel would never admit to it, Sebastian sensed he was afraid. The fear excited him, yet at the same time, he did not want to see his young master in distress. He agreed to stay with him while he slept. Not bothering to undress, Ciel laid in bed looking up at the ceiling and then at Sebastian as his eyes grew heavy. He closed his eyes as he drifted off to sleep, glancing one last time at the figure in the corner of the room who looked like nothing more than a shadow in the darkness.
In his chambers, Alois lie face down on his bed. Felling disillusioned, he contemplated whether he would be able to earn Ciel's love or not. His butler had proven to be troublesome. Perhaps, he could have Claude take care of him? Not necessarily kill Sebastian(although he wished he could), but distract him somehow. Or perhaps he could make a wager with Ciel? Loser has to send their butler away for the duration of their stay. After all, Ciel is Sebastian's master. If he could convince him to play along, he could have Ciel all to himself. A game of chess? Surely Ciel loves games; he is a child after all. It was a brilliant idea, assuming he could convince Ciel to play along. Alois stood up on his bed, jumping up and down with excitement. He laughed to himself. Claude walked into the room, giving him a puzzled look.
"What may I ask is so funny?," asked Claude.
Alois laughed again. "I have a brilliant idea to make Ciel mine and get rid of that annoying butler of his."
"Oh?" he asked, looking intrigued by what his master had just told him.
"Claude, fetch our guests. I should like to have some tea now."