HELLO~! This is my third fanfic! Please go easy on me. Please take care of me. :)
Ciel POV
"This is the boy." The man introduced.
A blonde, tall boy walked out of the door and bowed.
"Earl Gail Williams." The man greeted bowing to the blonde boy.
The boy slightly nodded. His hair moved around as he nodded. His grand apparel seemed worthy of an Earl.
"This is his….maid." the man said stressing on the word "maid".
A tall, but slender woman came out with her hair in a bun, small glasses, and her dress that looked like Mey-Rin would wear.
"Youn…Youn…Young Master…" She stammered fixing her glasses with her fingers shaking.
I sighed silently.
Great….another clumsy maid.
The flashback was still memorable in my head:
"Young Master? You have a letter." Sebastian said handing me the familiarly-stamped letter.
"In the morning? Usually she sends it in the afternoon. If it's serious, she sends it in the morning." I murmured, "I wonder what is so needed."
I opened the letter and read it to myself:
"Dear Earl Ciel Phantomhive,
You are being called upon. Queen Victoria wants a favor from you. It is urgent and mandatory. Thank you.
Written by: Her Majesty's butler, Ash.
From Her Majesty, Queen Victoria."
As I finished reading, Sebastian asked, "Young Master, what does the letter say?"
I rubbed my temples as I repeated what the letter said.
"We shouldn't delay then, Young Master. I will go make the necessary arrangements ready for the trip. Excuse me, Young Master." Sebastian said as he bowed and went out the door.
The flashback ended and the man was trying to get my attention.
"Eh?"
"Will you help Her Majesty's friend's son until he has his own place to live?" the man repeated sounding like he's talking to a little kid.
I exhaled softly and thought about it. I glanced at Sebastian and he gave me almost an imperceptible nod.
"That is fine with me." I nodded as I got up from my seat.
"Good. I will report your answer to Her Majesty. Excuse me, Earl Phantomhive." The man said as he hurried away.
It left me alone with the boy, his maid, and Sebastian. The boy was silent which made the air very awkward. He had a solemn look on his face and looked like he won't remove it. It altered his features. It made his blonde hair and his tallness make an eerie aura around him. His butler however was the complete opposite. Her dark hair was tied up in a bun and she had a smile literally plastered onto her face.
"Let me introduce myself. My name is Sebastian Michaelis, the butler of the Phantomhive manor." Sebastian introduced bowing to Williams-san and his maid.
Williams-san nodded.
The maid stuttered, "Good day….My name is Anastasia Valentino, a maid of the Williams manor."
Sebastian gave her one of his "charming" smiles and I just waited to see her blush. What surprised me a bit was that, her reaction didn't even change. No smile, no blush, nothing.
If that was Mey-Rin…she would have had a nose-bleed.
"Excuse me. I need to go prepare dinner as we have guests coming over." Sebastian said bowing and leaving.
"Can we get there in time?" the maid, Anastasia, asked.
I gave a tight smirk.
"If he can't do that simple of a task," I said with an all-knowing look, "He's not fit to be a butler."
The maid had an indescribable expression on her face. It looked like she was glowering, but then she was smiling. I thought about it as we boarded the carriage. On the ride to home, it was completely silent. Williams-san looked out the window while the female servant sat still like a statue.
"How old are you?" I asked the boy.
He gave me an analyzing look, "Twelve. You?"
His voice sounded small at first, but when he asked the question, it thundered like he was a grown-up.
"Thirteen." I replied with the same thundering tone.
That was the entire conversation inside the carriage. When the carriage stopped, I knew we reached our destination. The door opened to reveal my butler, Sebastian Michaelis.
"Welcome." He said with the other servants chiming in the background.
"WOW~!" Finny cheered as he saw Williams-san, "You look like a girl! So pretty for a boy!"
Williams-san turned red, but then calmed down as he came inside. I couldn't help but smirk silently.
"Your mansion is magnificent." Anastasia whispered.
I gave her a business smile. It was cleaned without a speck of dust present.
"Thank you. It is an honor."
"Dinner will be served soon." Sebastian smiled with his eyes closed.
"Really? I wanted to make something though…" Anastasia slumped.
Sebastian looked surprised and then caught himself together.
"You may make something after you have eaten, Anastasia-san." Sebastian nodded smiling.
"Oh….I will eat later. And please call me Anne." She replied.
Not hungry?
"Are you sure?" Sebastian questioned.
Anne nodded and left to the kitchen followed by the aping Bard.
"Please come this way, Earl Williams." Sebastian said leading the way to the dining room.
As we walked down to the dining room, Williams-san was gazing at the decorations.
"I'm taking you like the decorations, Earl Williams-san." Sebastian nodded giving a formal smile.
Williams-san gave a glance at Sebastian and nodded.
Doesn't talk much, does he?
We sat down in our chairs and settled down.
"Today we have seasoned salmon soup with chestnut bread. For dessert, we have fruitcake with a complimentary frosting." Sebastian told.
Sebastian served and we started eating. Williams-san, I noticed, ate very slowly and dabbed his mouth quite occasionally. When the time for dessert, his maid came in with a big cheesecake.
"I made a cheesecake. Will you taste it, Phantomhive-san?" The dark-haired maid smiled.
Williams-san looked up and gave the maid a glance. I nodded subtly while Sebastian gave me a look. Anne sliced it and placed a slice in Williams-san's plate. Williams-san picked at it and started eating it. Then I noticed Finny back behind the blonde boy.
What is that idiot doing now?
I shook my head and concentrated on the dessert Sebastian made. Then I heard a loud yelp. I looked up to not see a blonde boy, but a long, dark-haired girl in his place. I saw Finnian shaking a blonde wig in his hands. Williams-san froze while his….her…his maid looked surprised. Sebastian was startled while Bard took a double take. Mey-Rin's glasses cracked.
What is a girl doing here?
"You're a girl?" Finnian yelled.
Williams-san turned red while his…her…his maid sighed.
"Who are you?" I whispered.
"Earl Isabelle Rose Williams, the head of the Williams manor. Head of the Williams family." The maid said in a clear voice crossing her arms all of a sudden looking independent, not like the stuttering maid she was.
What the -? Why did she have to hide her identity?
"We would like it if you kept Young Mistress's identity sealed due to private reasons." The maid said.
I was confused, but then I nodded slightly.
"I'm exhausted." Williams-san said rubbing her temples.
I took a good look at her face. She had long, straight, dark hair trailing down to her waist. She had a sickly pale face, but it contrasted well with her dark hair. She gave me a cold glance and her eyes were dark brown, almost black. Everything from her emanated darkness.
The complete opposite of Lizzy.
"Very well. Michaelis-san, will you show the room?" Anne said snapping me out of my confusion.
"Yes, Anne. It is upstairs, right around the corridor. I will show you once I cleared the table." Sebastian bowed.
Everyone's acting like its normal for a boy to suddenly turn into a girl.
Anne started walking to the stairs until Finny piped up.
"Anne? Can I eat this? Since no one's going to eat it? Pleease?" Finny said with his "bambi" eyes.
I sighed as I expected to see a bunch of squeals from Anne. She just smiled a thin smile and nodded.
"Of course you can."
No "AWW! Of course you can!"?
Finny squeaked happily as Bard and Mey-Rin came running and took a big scoop of the cheesecake.
"KYAH! It is better than Sebastian's!" Finny squealed.
Sebastian stopped in his tracks and so did Anne. It felt like time froze.
Is that even possible?
"YES! It is actually possible." Mey-Rin grinned having a nose-bleed.
Bard was passed out. Sweat drop.
"Better…than….mine?" Sebastian slowly said.
"I believe so. Wow, that is nice." Anne smirked.
She's smirking…..
I stared at her surprised. Sebastian shot me a glance.
"Anne…." I heard Williams-san murmur.
"Very well." Anne said once again walking towards the stairs.
"Sorry." I heard Williams-san whisper as she passed me.
I looked at her, but she looked ahead.
"Sebastian. I'm tired." I sighed.
I looked over to the demon to see him a bit twitching.
"Better than mine?" He muttered.
"Come on, you twitching-moron." I said already up the stairs rolling my eyes.
"Young Master!" Finnian yelled as he scrambled up the red stairs.
"What?" I grouched.
"Williams-san is pretty, isn't she? I thought she was one of those boys who look pretty." Finnian flushed while covering one side of his cheek with his hand looking dreamily.
Sweat drop. I gave Finny a dirty look.
"How would I know?" I retorted and resumed walking.
Why would he ask such a dumb question?
"Young Master, we must not be late. The moon has already risen." Sebastian said beckoning me to the chamber.
True enough, it was very dark. I could barely see anything. As we walked to the chamber, we heard quieted voices talking.
"How am I supposed to know it will end up like this?" the voice hissed.
Williams-san?
"I told you it wasn't going to work." A faint, but strict voice replied.
Must be her maid.
"Hmm…."
"Sleep, Young Mistress. You have a lot of work to do tomorrow. You have three important things to tend to tomorrow." Anne said sounding clearer now.
"Anne?" I heard Isabelle-san whisper, "Can you stay by my side?"
"Showing me your weak side, eh?" Anne chuckled quietly.
We weren't able to see them clearly, but the light from the candle illuminated the room to see dark, fuzzy images.
"It was…a simple order…" Isabelle-san said softly.
She really did sound like girl then having a faint, light voice. But when she wanted to, she sounded like thundering Queen with complete power.
"Sí, Senorita. Like the dark night sky and the white moon, we go together. I will protect you till the very end. "
My heart leapt as I heard this. It felt somewhat familiar. A similar story.
I heard this conversation before….this is usually between….
My eyes widened.
Between me and Sebastian….When we are referring to….
I gave Sebastian a wide-eyed look. Sebastian himself looked a bit alarmed, but as the person he was, he looked calm. Five minutes later, the silhouette of the maid came out and closed the door. Sebastian and I hid behind a pillar. I saw out of the corner of my eye, Anne smirk.
"Stay by my side…." Anne murmured, "Interesting…"
She chuckled as she softly blew on the candles' flames and everything became dark. When I got to my room, Sebastian started dressing me for sleep.
"I've heard that conversation elsewhere. Haven't you, Young Master?" Sebastian said as he buttoned my cotton shirt.
I just stared at Sebastian and he got up and gave me a look.
"It is a common saying." I muttered as I got in my bed.
Sebastian smiled a thin smile and bowed.
"Goodnight Young Master."
I felt him left my room and closed my eyes. With that, I drifted off to a sleep. Little did I realize, my adventures just began.
Sebastian POV
As I got out of the Young Master's chamber, I saw the silhouette of a young woman flutter down the stairs. I quickened my pace to only see the door closing. I slid down the stair's rails to see a flash of black hair escape before it closed.
It cannot be Mey-Rin, Bard, Finnian, Williams-san, or Young Master…..which leaves….
I took an intake of unnecessary breath.
Anastasia Valentino….
I walked toward my chamber and chuckled softly.
Impossible cooking, gloves on hands though a maid… interesting, interesting…
I blew out the candles softly.
Going to be a busy day tomorrow….isn't it?
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