Episode 1
"CCCCCIIIIEEEEEELLLLL!" Lizzy screamed as she darted out of her carriage and into Ciel's waiting arms.
"Lizzy?" Ciel said surprised. "What are you doing here? I wasn't expecting you until tomorrow."
"I missed you silly. I thought maybe we could go for a walk today. Sebastian, you'll see to the preparations won't you?"
"Of course my lady." Sebastian said as he placed his hand over his heart and bowed before Lizzy.
"Perfect! Make sure you put on something adorable Ciel! I can't have my fiancée looking so dreary. You will come on a walk won't you Ciel?"
"I suppose if it's what you want." Ciel sighed and placed his hand on his head. "Sebastian, see to the preparations."
"Yes my Lord." Sebastian responded. He left Lizzy and Ciel in the foyer. Ciel turned to Lizzy and before he could speak, she wrapped herself around him.
"Oh Ciel, we mustn't stay away from each other so long. I've missed you terribly. Did you miss me?"
"Ye..Yes." Ciel stammered. Lizzy sensed that Ciel can't breathe and let him go.
"Oh Ciel! Let's hurry and…" Lizzy was interrupted by Sebastian's sudden appearance in the door.
"Forgive me my Lord, but it took longer than was planned to prepare you for your walk with Lady Elizabeth." Sebastian's voice came out of nowhere. He held Ciel's coat and staff with his top hat resting on the handle. Without speaking, Sebastian placed Ciel's coat around his shoulder and offered him his staff. The top hat rested very well on Ciel's head and with that, Sebastian whipped on his coat as well and off they went.
"Yuki?" Tohru asked in amazed shock.
"Ms. Honda?" Yuki recognized as he turned his head in the direction of Tohru's voice.
"Well, I'm not exactly Tohru Honda anymore. Kyo and I are married now after all."
"Oh yes, I had all but forgotten. How are you Mrs. Sohma?" Although he still didn't care much for Kyo, he smiled at the thought of Tohru Honda as a Sohma.
"Very well thank you. Where's Machi today?"
"She's with the children over in the park, would you care to join us?" Yuki offered.
"Oh yes thank you."
Tohru and Yuki walked across the street and over to the park where Machi, Kenji, and Sorena are playing. Machi discovered Tohru walking alongside of her husband and rushed to greet her enthusiastically. Machi pulled her in for a tight but friendly embrace.
"It's so good to see you again Tohru. I've missed you." Machi cried out in pleasure.
"I've missed you too Machi. I'm so glad I ran into Yuki today. Your children have gotten bigger since the last time I saw them."
"Oh yes. Kenji is just like his father. Where's Kyo? Isn't he with you?"
"Oh yes well Kyo is actually at home with my daughters Sonja and Miya."
Kyo strolled down the street grasping the hands of two small little girls. They both resembled Tohru very closely; they each formed their hair in the same way as their mother's even though one's was black as night and the other's was the exact same shade as Kyo's.
"There you are Tohru. We were both supposed to bring the girls to the park this afternoon." Kyo finally saw Yuki and Machi and said, "What the hell is that rat doing here?"
"Kyo, you promised you were going to try to get along better with Yuki." Tohru insisted. "Besides, I don't want you using foul language in front of the girls."
"Alright I remember. Yuki."
"Kyo." Yuki responded. "Your daughter looks just like you Kyo."
"Thanks I guess. Tohru, are you done grocery shopping?"
"Yes. Perhaps we will run into each other again soon."
Machi gasped in excitement. "Tohru, why don't you and Kyo bring the girls and come over for lunch? I'll be preparing a delicious meal."
"Oh! That would be wonderful. What do you think Kyo?"
"Sure. Why not? Sonja, Miya, we're going back to the house so you two can change out of your play clothes. You coming Tohru?"
"Coming dear. See you two later." They waved goodbye and Kyo and Tohru disappeared into the horizon, grasping the hands of their daughters. Yuki and Machi grabbed their children and headed home as well. Later that afternoon, as Machi prepared dinner, the doorbell rings. Yuki answered the door to find Tohru and Kyo right on time.
"Machi, our guests have arrived. Hello Tohru." Yuki began to giggle slightly.
"What the hell's so funny rat boy?" Kyo bitterly asked.
"I'm not used to referring to you other than Ms. Honda. It would be even stranger to call you Mrs. Sohma." Yuki laughed harder.
Tohru laughed along while Kyo crossed his arms and waited for them to quiet down. "I suppose that is an adjustment." Tohru agrees. "We brought some wine."
"How wonderful." Yuki said. "I appreciate that you went through the trouble of buying it for the meal."
"Don't be silly. It was no problem really."
"How rude of me. I have forgotten to let you in." Yuki motioned for Tohru and Kyo to proceed passed the threshold. Yuki then gave them a tour of the house, stopping at the kitchen where Machi slaves over the hot stove.
"Oh my Machi. Would you like some help?" Tohru offered.
"No that's okay, I've got it. You're the guest, you shouldn't help to prepare the meal. Yuki darling, would you kindly fetch the children? Dinner is almost ready."
"No problem sweetheart." Yuki walked upstairs calling, "Kenji, Sorena. Your mother has dinner ready."
Kyo settled into the dining table and Sonja and Miya mimic. "So, this is a nice place you have here. Did you two finally get tired of living with Shigure or what?" Kyo asked.
"Yuki decided that since he graduated, it was time to move out of Shigure's house and find one of his own." Machi responded as she dried her hands on a dish towel. The doorbell rings unexpectedly. "That's funny," Machi thought out loud, "I wasn't expecting more company." She placed the food on the table and hurried to the door.
"Machi! It has been far too long. I haven't seen you since your wedding day." Ayame said. "Where is Yuki? Could you tell him his big brother is here?"
"Hello Aya, won't you come in? I'm entertaining guests so you might as well join us for dinner." Machi lead Ayame into the dining room. "Aya, I presume you remember Tohru and Kyo."
"OH MY! If it isn't the other adorable couple of lovebirds. How have you been Ms. Honda?" Ayame asked taking Tohru's hand and bringing it to his lips.
"That's Mrs. Sohma now you creep! So back the hell off!" Kyo shouted. He raised his fist, aimed towards Ayame's face.
"Oh calm down Kyo. I meant no harm. I only meant to greet her as a lovely lady should be greeted. That's all. Now Machi, where are my niece and nephew?" Ayame clasped his hands together and eagerly looked around the kitchen for his little brother.
"Oh no!" Yuki gasped. Sorena and Kenji dropped their father's hands and ran right to Ayame. "Machi, what is he doing here?"
"Uncle Aya!" cried Sorena and Kenji. "Daddy didn't say that you were coming."
"That's because Daddy didn't know anything about it. Honestly Ayame, what are you doing here?"
"I'm hurt little brother, to think that you don't want your big brother around and after I thought we'd patched things up!" Ayame brought his hand to his forehead and pretended to feint. "Oh dear! It seems that my little brother will never learn to accept me."
Yuki sighs. "What I meant was, I thought I asked you not to show up without calling first."
Things settled down and everyone gathered around the table. Machi stands from the table and holds her wine glass offering a toast. "Everyone, I propose a toast. Yuki and I have received a vacation to London and we would like to invite you to join us."
The table grew silent. Tohru and Kyo looked at each other, not sure what the other is thinking about that idea. "Well, that sounds….nice Machi. But are you sure you want us to come with you?" Tohru asks.
"Of course I do. You and Kyo are our friends and our kids are friends. I think it will be a fun vacation for all of us." Machi offered.
"As much as I would love to, I can't leave my shop unattended." Ayame said.
"Then what are you doing right now?" Yuki and Kyo asked together.
"Oh, I closed up early. I saw Machi and it made me think of my dear brother and my dear niece and nephew so I just had to come and say hello."
After much deliberation, Kyo and Tohru agree to travel to London with Machi and Yuki. Kenji, Sorena, Sonja, and Miya chatted about the trip the whole prep week. No one was more anxious for this trip than the kids. Before they knew it, they were boarding a plane to London; Machi and Yuki planned all of the sights they would take their children to. They offered to allow Kyo and Tohru input on what they'd like to see but they assured them they didn't mind where they went.
"Oh Ciel, isn't this lovely?" Lizzy cried in pleasure. "Just the two of us, strolling through the streets of London."
"I must admit, it is awfully serene and peaceful."
"You should get out more often Master." Sebastian added. "It is a known fact that fresh air keeps a person very healthy."
Ciel throws Sebastian a dirty look and continues to walk, holding onto Lizzy's hand and his cane. Sebastian smiled and watched over his young master and his fiancée. "Where shall we walk to My Lady?" Sebastian asked Elizabeth.
"Oh, I hadn't thought about that." Lizzy replied.
"Then why did you ask me to go on a walk with you if you didn't know where we were going?" Ciel angrily asked.
"It was supposed to be romantic." Tears peeked out of Lizzy's green eyes at Ciel's harsh tone.
"Don't cry Lizzy. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings it's just that…I'd like to know where we're going that's all." Ciel consoled.
"Pardon me Lady Elizabeth. But might I suggest we visit the clock tower? It's been awhile since the Master has laid eyes on its beauty." Sebastian offered.
"That sounds wonderful! Thanks Sebastian, let's go Ciel." Lizzy yanked on Ciel's hand, pulling him forward.
Yuki, Machi, and Tohru pull out a tourist map of London while Kyo keeps a hold of the children. "So where are we going? Or are you guys going to stare at a map while I watch the kids?" Kyo asked.
"Patience is a virtue cat. Have some faith." Yuki responded.
"Why don't we see the clock tower?" Tohru offers. "It's the very first thing I think of when I think of England."
"That's a great idea Tohru." The group made their way to the clock tower. After twenty minutes, Sonja grew bored and started to wander the streets. Miya noticed her absence and ran after her little sister.
"Sonja, where are you going?" Miya called.
"Come on Miya, let's go play." Sonja called back.
"Sonja! We shouldn't be wandering off away from Mommy and Daddy."
"What's the worst that could ha…" Sonja was interrupted by the fabric of trousers suddenly pushed into her face. She stepped backward and looked up at the pale white face staring at her. He seemed so gigantic, almost eight feet tall compared to her. "I'm….sorry."
"Never mind that little one. I should've paid better attention." Sebastian said. "What's your name?"
"Sonja!" Tohru cried from down the street. "There you are! You shouldn't go running off like that." Tohru grabbed Sonja and hugged her close.
"Is this your child?" Sebastian asked curiously.
"Why yes. Did she run into you?" Tohru asked the tall stranger.
"It was a little accident, nothing to worry about I assure you." Sebastian brushed off his pant leg. "No harm done."
"Sebastian! Where did you disappear to?" Ciel asked.
"Nowhere Master. I just ran into this little family." Sebastian gestured to Tohru, Miya, and Sonja, who had been joined by Kyo, Yuki, Machi, and their children. "Did I say little?"
"Sonja!" Kyo scolded. "How many times have I told you not to wander off? My daughter didn't bother you did she sir?"
Sebastian placed his hand over his heart. "Why of course not." Lizzy found the pair standing across from eight perfect strangers. She notices the four little ones standing behind whom she assumed were their parents.
"Oh my gosh! They are so cute! They are simply the most adorable little girls I had ever seen!"
"Lizzy, calm yourself please. My name is Ciel Phantomhive; this is my fiancée Lady Elizabeth and my loyal butler Sebastian Michaelis. And you are?"
"My name is Tohru Sohma; this is my husband Kyo Sohma and our daughters Sonja and Miya. These are our friends Yuki and Machi Sohma and their daughter Sorena and their son Kenji."
"Are you visiting the city?" Lizzy asked.
"Why yes. We're from Japan and we were given a vacation to London not too long ago." Machi replied.
"I trust you have a place to stay?" Lizzy asked.
"Not exactly…we haven't booked any inns or hotels."
Lizzy screamed. "Oh you mustn't stay in places like that! They are by far inferior to the Phantomhive manor. Ciel, would you let them stay with you? Please? We can give them the best vacation ever! Please Ciel."
"Oh we couldn't intrude. We've already caused you enough trouble." Tohru said.
"Of course you wouldn't be intruding. Sebastian, see to it that these guests receive the full Phantomhive hospitality. That's an order." Ciel said.
"Yes My Young Lord." Sebastian obeyed. He motioned for everyone to follow him to the carriage. "Unfortunately, I don't have room for all of you so you'll have to ride with the servants in the second carriage." Sebastian said. "Master and Lady Elizabeth and the children, step right this way."
The carriage sped away quickly followed by Tanaka, Mey-Rin, Finny, and Bardroy. Tanaka quietly followed Sebastian's carriage and the servants were eager to meet new people.
"So, what brings you all to London?" Bardroy asked Yuki.
"Vacation. My wife, Machi and I earned a free vacation and we invited our friends, Kyo and Tohru along with us."
"I saw children with the young master. Those are yours?" Finny asked.
"What do you think you ninny?! They didn't just bring four random kids you loon." Bardroy scolded.
"Excuse Finny. He's not always right in the head no he's not." Mey-Rin offered.
"No, that's perfectly alright. Yes, they are our children. The little girl that ran into Sebastian is Sonja, she's Tohru's daughter. The little one who was chasing after her is her older sister Miya. The other two are mine." Machi answered.
"Your children are all so adorable they are." Mey-Rin gushed. The carriage halted to a stop in front of a giant mansion. The Sohmas were so dumbfounded by the sight of it. Sebastian offered his hand to the ladies.
"Pardon us for having to seat you in the servant carriage. We at the Phantomhive estate pride ourselves on our hospitality. From this moment on you will be shown the finest hospitality the Phantomhives have to offer." The four of them step out of the carriage and glance at the giant manor. "Welcome to the Phantomhive Manor."
End Episode 1