So, this is just something I NEEDED to do! I'm going to try my best to write the characters correctly but I've only ever written as Snake maybe 2-3 times and I've never written for Sebastian (or really anyone else in Black Butler) so PLEASE! Bare with me! And I don't know which snake is named what so I'm just sticking with what I'm imagining, I know that Donne was a REALLY tiny snake, (and green?) but that's about it. I'm calling Emily green, Wordworth red, and Oscar Orange (with whatever markings I come up with). Those are the main snakes that I'll probably include in my writing. Thank you!
It's only been a day since Snake had been found in the garden, he was convinced to join the Phantomhive manor by Ciel Phantomhive and joined that day. He thought it might be a decent thing to happen finally, but he was disappointed when he was required to become a Footman and work with HIM. Sebastian; the only person in the mansion that Snake was completely afraid of most of the time. He could tell the butler was dangerous, the expressions Sebastian gained at times, the way he ordered the servants. Everything about the man screamed danger to Snake, and he wasn't the only one that thought so. His snakes, yes, Snake's snakes, had always been timid and cold around people, but this wasn't the usual behavior. Normally they would hiss and threaten, but with Sebastian they would hiss and stand their upper-bodies tall until Sebastian made some sort of warning to the snakes, then they would back off and maybe even leave the room altogether. Snake wasn't sure his complete feelings towards the butler, he knew that the man was completely capable (and willing) to use violence against anyone, which made him afraid, but there was a certain allure. It may have come from being half-snake, but whenever near Sebastian, the man's scent attracted both Snake and his friends. They thought of it as pleasant, but also frightening. All of this was running through the pale boy's mind while attempting to listen to the orders Sebastian was giving him for when he met the other servants.
"And- Snake, are you even listening to me?" the older male gave the boy a disapproving look. It was true, Snake had zoned out in the middle of the man's lecture.
"Apologies, we've been a bit distracted this morning. Says, Oscar..." no matter what Snake still wouldn't speak without his snakes, still shy and timid. Instantly Sebastian made a note to work on that.
"Well, you are now a Phantomhive servant! You cannot be distracted when there's work to be done," he sighed, clapped his gloved hands then opened the door and gestured Snake into the kitchen. "yet, you still need to meet the other staff. We might as well introduce you now." Snake's expression never changing as he entered the extremely clean, white kitchen.
"Everyone," the 3 servants instantly dropped everything they were doing and ran to stand in front of Sebastian. Snake analyzed all of them carefully, the tall blonde male looked straight towards Sebastian with a focused expression, the maid had a slightly embarrassed expression (which Snake assumed was because of the stack of broken plates that laid on the floor where she was previously), and the small blonde boy looked up to Sebastian like a child wanting to help his father fix the wagon; hoping for something useful to do. He didn't see them as much of a threat, but he wasn't going to let his guard down, and neither was Oscar as the orange snake hid its long self in Snake's suit coat, making quiet hissing sounds. "this is the new servant. I expect you all to teach him what I've taught you in proper house cleaning." the butler gained that dangerous and demanding expression as the 3 servants all said 'Yes, sir' in unison.
"Snake, introduce yourself. Without your friends." the butler adjusted his blood-red gaze to Snake, a sickeningly sweet smile on his face. All eyes turned to the thin boy, the hair spike that noticeably jutted out of his silver hair shook, showing his sudden nervousness.
"I-I'm Snake..." his voice came quiet and shy, barely above a whisper. Sebastian seemed pleased with this and clapped his hands together again.
"Hi," the younger, blonde boy came bouncing up to Snake, whom resisted the urge to step backwards. The boy seemed quite happy to see Snake, probably just glad to meet someone new. "My name's Finnian! But everyone calls me Finny." the blonde boy, Finny, grinned so wide Snake thought his face would split in two. Sebastian gave Finny a look that made him quickly return to his place in the line of servants.
"Mey-rin!" the maid's scratchy voice announced her name, loud and clear to Snake. He looked her way, mostly so that she knew he heard her as she waved happily.
The maid and the chef (he guessed chef from the look of the man's clothes) must've been smart enough not to break the employee-line as Finny had. "Bard, nice to meet ya." the blonde man grinned and nodded respectfully. Snake was a bit curious of Bard's accent, but didn't question it. All of the servants looked at him curiously, probably noticing his less-than-normal appearance of patches of scales and slited-pupils in his yellow eyes.
"That's enough for introductions, back to work." Sebastian commanded the servants. They saluted then went back to what they were in the process of doing when Snake arrived.
"Let's find a job for you, Snake."
,,,,,CommanderOfMurders'''' (Later at night when everyone else is either in bed or, the servants, are heading to bed.)
Snake entered his room, collapsing on the soft bed. He wasn't used to beds like this, soft and clean, that didn't mean he didn't enjoy it though. Not bothering to change his clothing, he set Oscar (who surprisingly didn't speak TOO much that day) down on the other side of the bed, feeling other snakes climb up and curl around the snake-human. He was just listening to the snakes converse between each other and himself for a few minutes when there was a soft knock on the door.
Instantly springing up and allowing a red snake to climb onto his lap, his voice carried the snake's accent as he called to the person on the other side of the door, "Who's there? Says, Wordsworth..."
"It's only me," came Sebastian's soft reply. The door opened even though Snake said nothing else and the butler entered, closing the door behind him (which did not appeal to Snake). "Before you fall asleep I wanted to tell you about the vacation the Young Master has decided to go on with his fiancée, Ms. Elizabeth." he paused, taking a few steps closer to Snake whom still sat on the bed with his snakes surrounding him.
"Don't come any closer. That's fine right there. Says, Wordsworth..." Snake translated the warning, making sure Sebastian heard it well, spoke a bit louder. To his dismay, the butler seemed to ignore the words though he did stay where he was.
"He has requested that no one go with him to this vacation, which means that all of us will be staying here and preparing for their arrival back to the manor a few days later," he paused, making sure Snake still understood what he was talking about. "I thought that it would be a splendid idea for me to teach you during that time, yes?" he gained the sickeningly sweet smile again, making Snake shiver under the intense gaze. He simply nodded.
"Good, then meet me here after you complete your tasks tomorrow, alright?" once again, Snake nodded, a bit worried as to what 'lessons' this will be...
Apparently content with this answer, the man smiled and opened the door "Good-night then, Snake."
"Good-night! Bye-bye! Says, Emily..." with one last look over his shoulder, the butler left the room, allowing Snake to once again collapse backwards onto his bed.
"Tomorrow's going to be a LO-O-ONG day! Says, Emily..." his voice got quieter as he got tired, eventually changing his clothing (because he didn't want to know what happens if he shows up with a wrinkled uniform) and falling asleep with his snakes wrapped around his thin body.
So what'd you guys think of that? Please review! Anything is accepted except hateful reviews, thank you!