She sat, perched on a branch, illuminated by silver light.
"Opium is what you want? Endless supply...?" A tall man dressed in white, with white hair and purple eyes, asked her.
She purred, quietly, nodding her head, "At what cost?".
He smiled wickedly, "It's quite simple, really. What I ask of you is to kill Sebastian Michaelis."
She leaped down from her branch, landing gracefully in front of the man in white, "Consider it done."
Ciel Phantomhive heard a quiet rapping at the front door of his estate. Company? In this weather? How unexpected, how improper. He turned his head to view the large window, where he saw the rain pouring as hard and consistently as it had been, who on earth could that be?
"Sebastian!" He called, summoning his black clad butler.
"Yes, my lord." He stated calmly.
"Go get the door." He ordered, maintaining his everlasting monotone utterance.
"Yes, my lord." Sebastian repeated.
Sebastian had wondered the same as Ciel, who on earth would appear upon such unexpected terms?
He sighed, as his question would soon be answered and walked through the silent manor until he had reached the door. He pulled it open to reveal their mystery guest.
Standing in front of him was a small female, wrapped in such lowly cloth, looking so utterly sorrowful. Her long, silver hair fell in her face dripping rain water. Her violet eyes looked up at Sebastian in a way that reminded him of a child, she was so small.
"Oh my, how unexpected. May I ask your name?" Sebastian spoke with comfort.
She was so very shocked at the man who answered her. He was unbelievably handsome. He was tall, very tall, with burning red eyes. His hair long and black, resembling the feathers of a raven. He was dressed in black, the attire of a butler, tailcoat and all. He spoke calmly, his voice like velvet.
"My name is Arachne, Arachne Knight." Her voice came out weakly, as tremors shook her small body.
"Good evening, Arachne. Please come in, you must be so cold. We will supply you with warm clothing and you can explain, is that okay?" He offered her a warm smile and extended his hand.
She nodded quickly, and placed her hand in his, "Thank you."
She walked through the large estate, so beautiful.
He brought Arachne to the maids quarters, "MeyRin, dress this girl. Then bring her to me right away," he told the maid.
This girl was small, wearing a purple maids uniform, with large, round spectacles and bright purple hair.
She seemed a bit intimidated, or more frightened at the tall man.
"Hello, I am MeyRin... Who are you?" She spoke shrilly after the man had disappeared.
"Evening, MeyRin. My name is Arachne." Arachne spoke quietly.
MeyRin took her soaking blanket, and found her a ruffled black dress, quite elegant.
After MeyRin had helped Arachne with her corset, she was warm again.
MeyRin grinned at her, "You are so lovely, yes you are!".
Arachne smiled back, "Why thank you."
She found a white ribbon and tied her hair back loosely.
"I have to take you to Sebastian now, yes I do! Please, follow me." MeyRin scurried away and Arachne followed wordlessly.
They arrived at a large black door which opened to a room with a desk and a child sitting in it, the butler at his side. This child had black hair that hung in his face, and had a calm composure, and he curiously had an eyepatch over his left eye.
"Thank you MeyRin, you are dismissed." The butler nodded, as the girl left.
"Hello Arachne, my master would like to see you." The butler gestured to the child.
"Who are you?" The boy spoke, his voice so emotionless, carelessness on his features.
"My name is Arachne Knight, I was riding to the port to go to France in order to meet my sister, but my carriage had taken a fall off the road, I fortunately escaped before it slid off the cliff, but nobody else did... I went wandering to find the nearest shelter, and your lovely estate was closest. I apologize for the burden I've brought upon you." She bowed her head, explaining a story that wasn't true.
He nodded, "Do you know who I am?".
She nodded eagerly, "I believe you're Ciel Phantomhive."
His face showed satisfaction, "You are correct. Welcome to the Phantomhive estate. I suppose it wouldn't be much a burden for you to stay here until we can get you to France. After all, the Phantomhive family is known for their hospitality."
"Thank you so very much, Mister Phantomhive. Your kindness is greatly appreciated." She bowed deeply.
"Sebastian, show her to one of our guest quarters. Make this a pleasant stay for our guest. This is an order." Ciel's voice turned harsh.
"Yes, my lord." Sebastian bowed, and left the room, gesturing for Arachne to follow.
Sebastian? Could this be the Sebastian Michaelis she was to kill? A petty butler? How humiliating, that man seemed to underestimate her.
"You will stay here, I hope this will do nicely for you, miss. My name is Sebastian, I am the butler. Please, talk to me if you need anything. Goodnight." He walked away silently.
She watched him depart, then stepped in the room, it was rather simple, but beautiful nonetheless.
There was a four poster bed with soft quilts on the north wall, with a night stand on either side, an elegant lamp on one. There was a dresser on the opposite wall and a large window on the east wall. Arachne sighed audibly, she had to strategize, how would she kill this butler? After they'd shown her so much hospitality, it didn't seem right. But she had to in order to get the opium, she needed the opium, her dear sister was in so much pain, this would help. She knew it would, and if killing some stranger was what needed to be done, so be it.
She walked over to the bed, how improper it would be to sleep in such attire. She pulled the dress off and then went to the dresser to find a nightgown of some sort. All she managed to find were white button down shirts much too big for her, but they'd have to do.
Dressed in an oversized dress shirt, she lie in bed, staring at the moon, falling asleep to the steady noise of the downpour.