The Demonic Human
Chapter 1: Introductory Arc
2 Years Ago
It was a typical rainy day in London, England. The rain poured heavily on the Phantomhive Manor. The Head of the manor, an 11-year old boy, stared out of his study window with his single cerulean eye because his other eye was covered with an eye patch.
There was a knock on the door and a butler clad in black from head to toe entered with the young earl's afternoon tea. He diverted his attention to his butler, not noticing a hooded figure outside of his manor.
The figure raised its head in time to see the young boy look back inside his study. "Ciel" it murmured to itself slowly walking to the manor. "I wonder if your still the same young boy I used to know." smiling silently.
Present Day (1888 July 23)
The sun slowly rose behind the forest and its rays hit the Phantomhive Manor giving it an eerily beautiful effect. In the master bedroom, the young earl of 13 lay sleepily in his bed.
But not for long.
"Young master, it's time to wake up now." said his loyal butler pulling back the curtains to let the sunshine enter the room. The boy stirred from his sleep and sat up groggily in his bed while his butler told him what he was going to have for his breakfast and his schedule for today.
"Sebastian, How is she doing?" the earl asked.
His butler smiled and replied, "She is doing fine as the head maid of our manor." The butler stood gave a small bow and excused himself to help her prepare breakfast.
As Sebastian was leaving the room, the earl took one of his playing darts and threw it at his butler's head. Sensing his master's move, Sebastian avoided it with ease by moving his head slightly to the side and caught the dart between his fingers.
"How was that?" he asked turning his head back at his master showing his red eyes. "Let us leave the fun and games for later, shall we?"
"Yes, I agree. Sebastian." he said simply. Sebastian bowed and exited the room.
(Later, At the Dining Table)
The young earl munched away at his breakfast but thought of having some fun with his five servants. He, once again, took one of his playing darts and threw it at a young blonde haired boy. The dart hit the back of the boy's head, which soon oozed out lots of blood.
The boy clutched the back of his head and screamed "Ouch, Ouch, Ouch!" He ran towards his master and asked" What was that for master. What did I do?"
His master simply sipped on his tea and said, "Nothing, That was to be expected."
Suddenly the doors of the dining room burst open. There stood Sebastian and addressed the three servants. "Finny, Have you finished weeding the gardens?" he asked the blond haired boy.
" Mey-rin, have the sheets been washed?" addressing the blushing, red headed, glasses wearing maid, who twiddled her fingers nervously.
" Baldroy, don't you have dinner to prepare?" telling the dirty blond hair chef who was rubbing the back of his head.
"Tanaka" glancing at the old house steward (?),"Well I guess your fine as you are." Then glancing back at the three servants he spoke to.
"If you have enough time to be lazing around like this, then I suggest you get to work." giving them a scary look. The three servants ran out of the room saying 'scary'."Good Grief." said Sebastian, shaking his head.
The only servant left was a young woman who looks like she was in her early 20's. She had short chin-length light lavender hair (almost white), much like Sebastian's hair style, light rose pink eyes, pale porcelain skin, pink lips and a lithe figure. She was wearing a black and white maid's outfit with white gloves. She stood at attention at her master's left side since Sebastian stood at his right side.
Sebastian smirked and said "Kaida, please assist the other servants in their given chores while you do yours, will you?" Kaida simply nodded. She excused herself with a curtsy and left the room without making another noise.
"She is quite interesting. Is she not, Sebastian?" the earl asked his butler.
"Yes, she is, my lord." The boy bit into his scones and enjoyed the rest of his breakfast.
As the young earl climbed the stairs, he glanced at the painting of his parents with distain and continued on to his study. While Sebastian and Kaida as the head butler and maid of the manor they did their best and work together because there was a guest coming to visit so they had to present the Phantomhive hospitality.
A bell rang indicating that the young lord is calling one of them to his study.
Sebastian sighed, "Honestly, Even when it is so busy, the young master is…" He turned to the oblivious maid beside him and says while he straightens himself
"Could you take over from here Kaida?" The young woman just nodded not uttering a sound. Sebastian smirked and left the room, thinking about the young woman. He knew so little about her, since she only came here two years ago almost after six months after Sebastian made a contract with his master.
He still remembers their meeting so clearly like it just happened yesterday.
It was raining heavily on the Phantomhive manor. Sebastian was finished serving his master his afternoon tea when he heard a knock on the door. He opened it to see who it was. It was a black hooded figure carrying a single suitcase. It was clear to him it was a female because of the curves of the figure but he does not know whether it was human or a super natural being, since her scent was well hidden.
"What bring you to our door step miss?"
"I was caught by this wicked storm. I was wondering if I could trouble you for lodgings tonight sir."
Sebastian took another glance at her and opened the door enough for her. She entered dripping wet from the storm "I apologize for the mess sir." The figure said her back to Sebastian, as she took of her cloak. It revealed an astonishing sight. The woman had short light lavender hair as if kissed by the moon. A lithe figure, dressed in a simple dress that doesn't need a corset, to compliment her hair and porcelain skin.
She looked at Sebastian and revealed those beautiful light pink eyes. "It's alright madam, I will clean it up later," he said smiling at her.
"If I may sir I would like to talk to the Earl of Phantomhive please. I have some matters to settle with him."
"Of course madam. However, I must escort you to your room first. I will take your luggage," he said as he reached his hand for the suitcase. The woman nodded and handed Sebastian the luggage. When he took it, he was amazed at how heavy it was but paid it no mind.
He lead the way to the spare room just two doors away from the young master's bedroom. Once inside the woman scanned the room. It was a bit smaller than the young master's bedroom but it had the same furniture: a grand bed with white linen and a canopy, an oak cabinet and dresser, a window that showed the falling rain outsidethat had heavy maroon curtains. She faced Sebastian, smiling and said, "It's beautiful sir, Thank you."
Sebastian set the suitcase down beside the bed and said, "If you Want to talk with the young master kindly give me your name."
"My name is Clare Wakeman. And I would also like to know your own name."
"My name is Sebastian Michaelis, The head butler of the Phantomhives." He bowed while Clare curtsied.
"If you'll excuse me.," said Sebastian stepped out of the door and walked towards the young master's study.
He was pulled out of his thoughts when he noticed he was standing in front of his master's study. He knocked twice before letting himself in.
While in the kitchens, Kaida finished the preparations there, so she proceeded to the gardens for she heard crying there. She did not notice the two other (imbeciles) servants enter the kitchens and start playing their plan of "helping" herself and Sebastian in the preparations for the guest.
In the young master's study, "I'm hungry. I want something sweet to eat." his master said."You cannot, young master. We're having a guest for dinners tonight, are we not?" replied Sebastian "Come on, just do it. Something like a parfait", his master insisted. "I cannot" came the reply from Sebastian.
His master made a 'tch' noise and turned around to face the window of his study and said," And about the portrait in the hallway…take it down," he said simply. The butler raised a single eyebrow, confused about his master's order. "The head of the Phantomhive estate is now me, Ciel Phantomhive." A small smile crept into the butler's lips "Yes My Lord"
Suddenly there was a knock on the door and Kaida entered swiftly. "Sebastian", she said. Her voice was so enchanting to hear even if she spoke or uttered a single word. However, this time Kaida's voice was tinted with a bit of annoyance and worry. "We have a slight problem on our hands." Then the sound of crashing china could be heard. Kaida sighed and added, "Make that a few problems." with a tired smile.
(A few moments later)
"Now, How in the world did this happen? ", asked Sebastian, while pointing to a dead garden, broken chinaware and severely a burnt dinner in an eerily strange smile. Kaida sighed 'Leave it to Sebastian to scare the wits out of the servants.' Kaida thought.
"I thought it might be effective if I tried using the herbicides directly on the garden…," explained Finny, on the verge of tears.
"I thought we should bring out the tea set we prepare for guests, but I fell and it all crashed…" Mey-rin said while holding her hands to her chest.
"There was some raw meat left out and I thought I should cook it, with my flamethrower." Baldroy said, his hair puffed in an afro style.
Now it was Kaida's time to explain. "When I finished preparing dinner, I went to the garden when I heard Finny wailing to see he destroyed the garden. Then I heard an explosion from the kitchen and ran to come upon the kitchen in ruins with Baldroy sitting in the middle of the mess with his flamethrower. So I decided that I should tell you and you know what happened next." she explained the whole situation without looking at Sebastian but instead glared at the three servants who caused the incidents.
The three mentioned felt like they were shrinking with fear of the two heads. "We're so sorry Sebastian, Kaida" Finny and Mey-rin wailed while Baldroy just scratched the back of his head. Sebastian and Kaida were both thinking what to do since they did not have enough time to recreate the garden, find premium meat and fix the chinaware.
Suddenly Kaida's looked at Tanaka for advice but instead got a brilliant idea. She tapped Sebastian on the shoulder and whispered into his ear (which made Mey-rin blush):
"Sebastian we could turn these mishaps into a Japanese themed dinner."
Sebastian pulled back and nodded liking the idea. Kaida approached Tanaka and said,"Everyone please listen carefully we just might save this night yet." She ordered finny to get some gravel stones from the garden shop. She instructed Mey-rin to find the extra chinaware that she ordered from Japan. She told Baldroy to slice the outer layer of the charcoaled meat to get to the unharmed layers. The three servants did as they were told. Kaida turned to Sebastian and said, "You are to help me prepare the garden for the materials Finny will buy, understood?" her voice as serious as Sebastian's when he was giving the orders.
Sebastian smirked and followed Kaida to the garden. He remembered the time when she Asked if she could work here. It was also their first battle against each other.
He reached the young master's study and knocked. "Come in", said his master. The frail boy of eleven was facing his study window, just watching the rainfall.
"Pardon me my lord, but a Miss Clare Wakeman wishes to speak to you." Sebastian said.
Ciel faced his butler and said," Bring her in."
Sebastian went back to the Clare's room and knocked.
"Come in" said Clare on the other side. Sebastian entered and froze at the sight before him. Clare was no longer in her dress but in plain black pants and a white t-shirt.
"Miss Clare what on earth are you wearing?"
"You see Mister Sebastian; I absolutely hate wearing dresses or skirts of any kind. I only wore a dress because I was traveling and I didn't want people to tell me what I can and can't wear." she explained with a smile. Her voice was also tinted with total annoyance.
Sebastian almost gave lecture but thought better of it. " The young master will see you now.", Sebastian said.
Clare nodded and swiftly followed Sebastian to the study. Sebastian knocked once more and entered.
Ciel took one look at Clare and motioned to the seat parallel his. "Please sit", was all he said.
Clare took her seat and said," Thank you my lord, but please call me Kaida."
Both Ciel's and Sebastian's eyebrow rose. "Why should I call you that name?" asked Ciel.
"Because my Lord, I am half Japanese." She said politely.
"Then why did you give my butler your English name?"
"Because I thought you would remember me Ciel." she said playfully.
Ciel pondered this for a brief moment and then it struck him." You were the young lady that visited our manor when I was five, weren't you? The one who practiced her piano recital here?"
"Why yes. I am." She said smiling
"What brings you here Clare?"
"I am here to ask for a job. And don't call me Clare it's Kaida" she said with a huff and crossed her legs.
"A noble like you asking for a job?" Ciel was stunned by the information.
"Actually I gave up my title as a noble and gave it to my cousins since I have no need of a title." Kaida explained.
"I just have two questions left for you. What can you do? And moreover, Can you fight?
"I can do all the chores you throw at me. And to answer your second question, Yes I can fight."
"Oh?" Ciel raised his brow challengingly.
"If you don't believe me then, let me fight your butler" Kaida said with irritation.
Kaida hated it when anyone underestimated her. Just because she was a girl doesn't mean that she was weak.
"Alright, if you can defeat my butler I will consider making you my maid." Ciel said with an evil smirk.
Sebastian then spoke up, "If my lady will please follow me." He bowed, then gestured Kaida to the door.
Sebastian led Kaida and his master to the garden. He took his place a few feet away from Kaida.
"Are you ready, madam?" Sebastian asked teasingly.
Kaida's giggles chimed through the air like the peal of bells.
"Are you mocking me, Sebastian?" Kaida asked with a smirk.
"Let's stop with the idle chatting now, shall we?" said Ciel obviously annoyed.
"Then let's begin." Sebastian concluded and charged at Kaida.
Sebastian took out one of his knives and threw it at Kaida. Kaida just stood straight and caught the knife between her fingers and took a side step to avoid being hit by Sebastian. As Sebastian passed he felt a cold stab in his neck and winced at the sudden pain. He stopped and turned around to see that Kaida was no longer holding the knife. He slowly reached for the back of his neck and, sure enough, the knife had struck it, dead center. He pulled it out while Kaida chuckled. He once again charged this time aming to hit her in the abdomen. Kaida just side stepped and Sebastian felt another cold stab, this time in his arm. He stopped but there was no pain in his arm, in fact he could hardly feel it.
'SHE PARALYZED MY ARM!' Sebastian thought.
But what was amazing was that Kaida wasn't holding any instrument to pierce through his skin. Sebastian was frustrated now but Kaida looked as if it was they were playing a game of tag, which made Sebastian even more frustrated. He charged once more.
This farce went on and on until Sebastian felt fatigued. He wasn't supposed to be because he was a demon, but he was. Kaida on the other hand didn't look tired at time Kaida attacked with perfect accuracy. Sebastian took several steps back as Kaida placed a well-placed kick to his stomach. Then, with blinding speed, Kaida appeared behind him and impaled his neck with two acupuncture needles. Sebastian was frozen to the spot. No matter how much he tried he couldn't control his muscles. Kaida bent down and whispered two simple words.
"I win."
Ciel was also surprised. How can his butler be defeated by a mere human. Unless….
Kaida slowly took out the needles and Sebastian could feel his senses coming back to him. He could'nt believe he was defeated by a human, let alone a female.
"Well that was an entertaining performance." Ciel said as he slowly approached the two.
"I am glad that we've entertained you my lord." Kaida said with a graceful bow.
Sebastian, on the other hand, was not entertained. He had developed an immediate dislike to Kaida, thinking she will be nothing but trouble for him.
"I now believe you. You really can fight, even for a girl." Ciel said mockingly. "But of course a promise is a promise. Kaida you are now to be the Head maid of this household."
Ever since then Sebastian hated every moment of his time serving his master whenever he had to be with her. But even time heals wounds, and Sebastian even though a demon, was no exception. The more time he spent with Kaida, the more he saw that she was just as devoted as he was to their master.
Sebastian began to develop an interest towards Kaida.
The guest, Mr. Damien, arrived right on time. Sebastian took his coat and hat as he descended from the carriage.
Upon seeing the garden, he was amazed. Instead of the usual gardens seen in England, the Phantomhive garden had a beautiful Zen garden complete with the gravel stones and the intricate patterns on the sand, as well as the bamboo fountain.
"We have decided to implement a stone garden as seen in Japan." Sebastian explained with ease.
"Genius! How wonderful, what an elegant garden." exclaimed Damien.
"I thought it appropriate that tonight's dinner should take place out here." ,said Kaida as she approached them.
"So, please take time to relax in the mansion until then." Sebastian continued.
"Now Mr. Damien, if you will please follow Mr. Tanaka, he will take you to the young master." She gestured to Tanaka who greeted with his usual, 'ho, ho, ho'.
"My, My. Just as one would expect of the Phantomhive family. I can't wait for night fall now." said Damien as he followed the old man inside the manor.
When the door closed, the three servants exhaled. "We made it just in time." Baldroy said as he wiped his forehead with his arm.
"To think that the pebbles I rushed off to buy could become such an amazing garden!" exclaimed Finny while looking with awe at the garden.
Sebastian faced the three and said,"If a Phantomhive servant couldn't do at least this much…"
"Then what kind of servants would we be?",Kaida finished.
Sebastian nodded and said, "We still have a dinner to do."
"So, while the young master is negotiating with our guest, let us do what we can." Kaida said.
"Yes", said the three servants in perfect unison.
As the young master was negotiating with the guest, Kaida, Sebastian, and the others were preparing for the dinner.
"Good job, everyone. Now you can leave the rest to me and just relax. Please try your best to stay calm. Stay calm, as much as possible." Sebastian said after catching the boxes Mey-rin dropped as she tripped.
"He said it twice," said Baldroy in a hushed voice.
"Just now he said it twice," voiced Finny.
"Sebastian, may I volunteer to make the dessert?" asked Kaida with a smile.
"Alright.", said Sebastian with a nod. He gently gave the boxes to Kaida and added, "I must tell the master and guest that dinner is ready, will you be ready by that time?"
Kaida just nodded and entered the kitchen.
'Kaida, you truly are an interesting creature.' Sebastian thought as he walked to the drawing where his master and guest waited.
AN:
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