A/N Warmest greetings to you dear readers. I just want to thank you for still supporting this family. Also, I am unable to use my computer which has led me to find other means of continuing my stories.I bring this up to you because hard as I may try, I have quite a difficult time with this method and stories may contain more errors. I promise I will do my very best to avoid as many as i can.
"Isn't it a beautiful day, Agni. The sun is shining and the weather is warm, truly a gift from the gods." Soma grinned as the two men made their way down the deserted cobblestone road, toward their destination.
"Yes, my prince. A good day to be with friends."Agni agreed.
"It has been such a long time since we last visited Ciel and his family. I'm sure the little ones have grown.I wonder if they remember us."
"It has not yet been a year since we last saw them, I'm sure they will remember."
Soon, the guard tower came into view along with the large stone wall.
"We're here Agni," Soma pointed out. "I just hope Ciel won't be so upset with us this time."They stepped onto the property and admired the lush green grass that stretched around the medieval style structure. Silver roses grew on either side of the front door. Butterflies fluttered across the lawn, drawn to the assortment of other flowers that had been planted in a small section of the grass.
"Look Agni, Ciel's gardener has improved, it reflects the season well." They approached the door but had no time to knock. They could hear the voices coming from the other side.
"Daddy, will the pretty things be out today, I like to see them with my mommy." Rachel said hopefully.
"I know dear one, I'm sure you can find at least one butterfly, after all, Finny did help you plant those flowers to attract them."
"Finny is very nice to me. I love our servants." Vincent added.
"Yes, and they love you too." Sebastian replied opening the door. Instantly, the children noticed the guests and smile but stayed behind their father.
"Hello Soma and Mummy Man!"Rachel greeted excitedly.
"Hello princess Rachel, children. Sebastian it is good to see you again my friend." Soma took a step back to allow the family to exit.
"We are not allowed to go outside until my Mommy or Daddy are out first, so we can be safe." The young princess explained.
"That is a very good rule to have. Your parents love you very much." Agni said.
"Oh yes, Mommy and Daddy love us. more than anything in the whole world. Even kitties and yummy chocolate!"She giggled and twirled happily. " Did you come to play with us and have snack time? "
"As long as your parents are all right with that plan, Agni and ii would love to join you."
"Since you actually called like ii asked you to before coming over and as long as you can behave yourselves, it's fine with me." Ciel said joining his family. Angelina and Kathryn stood on either side of their mother.
"Just keep in mind that Angelina is our wild child, she's quick to anger and doesn't take to. Sudden movement well when she's upset. If she growls at you, call either Sebastian or me and we will handle iit. Try not to run from her, if she can tell you're scared in the moment, she will take advantage." Ciel warned.
"Right, I promise we will do as you say."
"Then you can play with the children."Ciel said, leading his daughters into the yard.
" Meemee!' Kathryn cried pointing to a passing butterfly. The demonling reached out to the creature. Ciel smiled.
"That's a butterfly, Kathryn. An Orange one."
"Meemee, my?" Kathryn asked making soft grasping motions .
"You can't keep it, it likes to fly about outside. Be still, maybe one will come over." He knelt down putting an arm around them. Soma watched in awe. Moments passed before a yellow butterfly landed on Kathryn's arm. The child whimpered fearfully at first, then, receiving assurance from Ciel, fear turned to laughter.
"That's right, it won't hurt you. See, it tickles when it crawls, it's not trying to be scary." He soothed. Angelina clapped for her sister.
"My,my." She cried. Kathryn moved closer to her twin, allowing the insect to leave her and go to Angelina.
"Mr. Prince Soma, come and see, we will race and you tell us which one is faster." Rachel grabbed his hand leaving no time to protest.
He had almost forgotten how welcoming the young Michaelis children could be, one thing was clear to him. Anytime he found himself at the gate of the castle, was just like coming home again and spring time with the Michaelis family was the best way to spend the season.