Prologue

Ciel Phantomhive groaned slightly as sunlight pierced inside of his bedroom. As he raised up his hand to rub his eyes, a silky voice filled the air.

"Good morning, Botchan. Its time to get up."

Ciel sat up as his butler tied his blue curtains to the side. He then watched as the butler walked towards a small table next to him, filled with porcelain teacups, a teapot and a small dish with food.

"For breakfast today, we have a lightly poached salmon accompanied by a delicate mint salad. I can also offer toast, scones, or pain de campagne. Which dish would you care for this morning?"

Sebastian takes on the appearance of a tall, handsome, youthful male adult with black hair, red eyes, and pale skin that has a grayish tint. He typically dresses in an outfit that consists of black trousers, a six button double-breasted tailcoat, and a grey vest.

Ciel reached towards his right, where a black eye-patch lay on a table, before answering. "A scone." he said and tied the eye-patch over his right eye.

His butler nodded and stood up, holding up Ciel's clothing. As he helped him change out of his bed clothes, he let Ciel know of his agenda. "Today you have a meeting with Mr. Hughes, the authority on the history of the Roman Empire. And this evening, Mr. Damiano of the Poseidon Company will be paying you a visit."

"Is that the man I have in charge of stuffed animals at my factory in India?" asked Ciel as he picked up his foot for his shoes.

Ciel is a young male with blue eyes and dark navy blue hair. As the head of the noble Phantomhive family, he typically dresses in a way that suits his standing, and has an extensive and elegant wardrobe.

"Yes. I'm told he's Italian. We will of course offer him all the hospitality the estate can provide." said the butler and then gave his master a cup of tea.

Ciel accepted it and before taking a sip, took a deep breath.

"I know this smell. Is this tea Earl Gray?"

"Yes, from Jacksons of Piccadilly." His butler crossed his left arm over his chest and bowed slightly. "I shall wait for you at the dining table, Botchan." He said and turned around, stopping suddenly. "Oh, I had almost forgotten." He faced his master once again and gave him an envelope. "This arrived a few minutes ago."

Ciel looked at him. "Who is this from, Sebastian?"

"A policeman." said Sebastian and bowed. "Please excuse me."

Ciel stayed silent as Sebastian left his bedroom and looked towards the envelope in his hands. In a swift move, he opened it and revealed a letter from the head of the police department.

'Lord Phantomhive,

I give you my deepest sympathy. At exactly 12:30 p.m. September 14th, your beloved uncle, Nicholas Philip Kingsley and your aunt, Samantha Veronica Kingsley, have both been brutally murdered by a local gang of murders while looking for a place to live. They spared your cousin's life, though, but sadly, raped her. Nicolette Labelle Carolina Kingsley has nowhere to stay, for her home has been sold before her knowing.

I write to you now because we are wanting to send Nicolette to your estate. I hope you consider her situation and hopefully allow her to live with her only living relative. Please contact me to know for your decision.

Sincerely, Arthur Randall'

Ciel sighed as he placed the letter back in it's envelope. He then walked towards his window, hands behind him, and observed as his gardener, Finny, lifted up some heavy-looking pieces of material outside.

"Huh, Nicolette." he muttered. "I haven't thought of her in quite a while."

He stood there, thinking and before he knew it, Sebastian entered his room once again.

"Botchan, breakfast is ready."

Ciel turned and faced his butler. "Sebastian, contact Arthur Randall immediately and tell him I have made a decision."

Sebastian placed his hand across his chest and bowed. "Yes, My Lord."

X~X~X

The police commissioner smiled to himself as he hung up the telephone.

"Perfect." he said to himself and adjusted his vest. He then walked towards a small room in the police department and knocked on the door.

"Lady Kingsley?"

No answer.

That's the only answer the commissioner received from her since they found her in the streets last week.

He slowly opened the door and found nothing on her plain white bed. He looked around the room, his eyes seeing the small table, lamp and chair in the middle of the room. The room was nearly bare with the exception of the young lady Nicolette facing the window, her long curly jet-black hair facing him. She stood with grace, her plain sky blue dress, given by the police, motionless and her feet were barefoot. And everything else, bare from anything.

"Lady Kingsley, I have exceptional news."

Nicolette continued looking out the window.

"Lord Phantomhive has accepted our request to your staying there. Isn't that great?"

The young woman slowly turned her head around and Arthur saw her blue-black eyes widen in surprise.

"Ciel...Phantomhive? My...cousin, Ciel?" she asked softly.

"Yes, my Lady. We shall take you to his estate this afternoon."

The sixteen year old turned back around and closed her eyes, her long eyelashes brushing her cheeks. She placed her hands together and breathed heavily, her lovely face smooth and clean.

"Well? What do you think?" asked Commissioner Arthur.

"...I think we should get prepared for the afternoon, don't you think?"

The commissioner looked surprised at her response. "Why, yes. Of course." Her frowned lightly and was about to close the door, but was stopped.

"Commissioner, may you please turn off the lamp?"

Arthur raised up an eyebrow. "But milady, the sunlight doesn't really light up this room very well. That is why we have this lamp. To help lit up the room so it won't be so dark for-"

"May you please turn off the lamp?"

Arthur sighed, frowning slightly and nodded. "As you wish."

Nicolette sighed deeply as the room filled with darkness.

Ciel. Ciel, my cousin. I shall see you soon.

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