Secrets in the dark.

Chapter 1: Mirelle

I don't own Black Butler or Pokemon.

Ciel pov

I sat in the couch as Sebastian drove us to a distant relative of mine's estate. I had received a letter from my great aunt asking if I would come and stay over at their house for a few days because she feared that someone was breaking into the house every night. I sighed in annoyance according to the letter, I also had a distant cousin. Her name was Mirelle. She was supposed to be my age. But, as I looked at the photo my aunt sent, I could help thinking she wasn't older the eight or nine. Though, she did look a lot like I had when I had dressed up as a girl. Her hair was the same, in the picture, as mine had been and the dress was also similar. But, her eyes were a brownish-red that reminded me of demon eyes.

I looked out the window and sighed. I had not wished to come here, but the queen had also sent me a letter requesting I work a case in this area and I had no land here. Many children were constantly being reported to the hospital with odd injuries. It broke the queen's heart to know that innocent children were being struck.

We pulled into the front gate and parked outside the door. At the door waiting was a beautiful woman. No doubt my aunt. She smiled "Ciel, darling, it's been so long." she chirped. I sighed 'She's just like Mme. Red.' I thought sourly. Then, she turned to the partly open door and looked cross. "Mirelle, come say "hello" to you cousin." an angry voice replied "Not in this outfit." it was much more mature then I had expected from the picture I was sent, and oddly, American. My aunt rolled her eyes and walked over to the door. After what sounded like quite the struggle, she managed to pull out a very harassed looking Mirelle.

I didn't understand why she hadn't wanted to be seen. The dress was quite lovely. She glared at her mother and mutter something along the lines of "You try wearing the corset, then we'll see who's smiling." I held back a laugh. I knew her pain.

She eyes fell on me and she sighed and raised her eyes to the heavens. She bowed "Welcome, cousin, to our estate. We hope you enjoy your stay." she stood up strait. "And you will, if you stay out of my way." she muttered under her breath as she turned and walked into the house. Her mother sighed "I apologize. She's been a bit on edge since the children started getting attacked." I nodded "Has she ever..?" she nodded "Yes, everyday. She was one of the first to get attacked. She, like the others doesn't ever seem to remember who does it."

Mirelle pov

I walked up the stairs to my room, but froze when I heard mom bring in Ciel and that creepy butler of his. "I invited you here to ask you to keep an eye on my daughter while these attacks continue. I don't feel safe letting her outside without protection." I gritted my teeth and slammed a gloved fist into the wall. "Blast! I'll never get anything done with those two hanging over my shoulder at all hours. I went into my room and slammed and locked the door. "Flareon!" I barked as I stripped off the dress and corset. The fire Pokemon appeared and looked at me expectantly. "Be a dear, burn this for me, will you?" I said tossing the waste of cloth into the air. Within moments, the dress and corset were ashes and blown out the window. I flopped onto my bed and groaned. Flareon jumped up and nudged me. "Flare?" I smiled at her and sat up to hug her "Sorry I barked at you. But, mom invited cousin Ciel to stay over for a while. You remember?" the fox like creature's eyes narrowed as it nodded. I sighed and curled up with her in my arms. "Let's get some sleep. We have a long night at hand."