The secretes
Prologue
'I don't understand anything that's happening. One minute, I'm looking at the love of my life, completely awe struck by his beautiful face, and the next minute, I'm chained in a cold, dark, basement...' she thought, her killer looking at her with lots of interest. He paced back and fourth, back and fourth, thinking about something. Mai looked at her chains in despair, wishing she could escape. As she sat on the cold, hard ground, she thought about her friends and loved one. 'Don't look for me. Please. For me, just stay home. Stay safe, stay alive.' The killer looked over at her, and smiled, showing his sharp, pointy teeth. Mai closed her eyes saying her good byes.
1. The town of ashes
Mai walked back home from her latest assignment, carrying her haul for the day in a large bag. Her bow and arrow was strapped to her back, to make it easier to bring around. She wondered why her father had to send her so far; she had been walking for days- stopping for rest every now and again- but, he usually sent her to the forest east of town. He was acting odd before she left. It seemed as though he was eager for her to leave; that frightened her, considering how close they were.
Mai knew she was close to town, because she saw the familiar pond she used to play in when she was little. She smiled, picking up her pace. Up ahead was a hill that over looked the town; Mai quickly climbed the hill, eager to see her home again. When she got to the top, she looked out and gasped. The town was gone. It was burned to the ground. There was nothing left but piles of black dust, and smoke lingering in the air. She dropped her game, and quickly ran into town, hoping her family was alright. She ran straight to her house, and stopped. 'Am I in the right place?' she looked around, seeing nothing. Her house, the house she had been living in for so long, she be right in front of her; but there was nothing but ashes. Mai sank to her knees in pain, and despair. She took deep breathes, and sat down, trying to control the emotions that threatened to overtake her.
When she thought she was okay, she slowly got up, and started sifting through the rubble, hoping to find something that survived, or maybe one of her family members. But nothing was there; no remains, no objects-nothing. Mai wiped off her blackened hands on her arms, and sat down in the pile of ashes. 'Not only did the town turn to ashes; my heart turned to ashes as well.' She hugged her knee's, and rested her head on top, not fully believing what she was seeing. 'This has to be a nightmare.' She tried to convince herself it was a dream, but it was too real, it was all too real. Mai didn't notice when a shadowed figure walked up to her- considering everything around her was black- and placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Excuse me," He said in a polite tone. "You seem to be lost." He stated. Mai shook her head.
"I'm not lost," She replied heartbroken. "Just homeless." The man looked at her with sympathy.
"Let me introduce myself, my name is Sebastian Michaelis. I work for the Phantomhive family." He said proudly. "How would you like to become a maid?" Mai looked up, not believing her ears.
"W-what? You want me as a maid?" She asked tongue tied. Sebastian nodded his head.
"Yes, there certainly is... something about you that's very interesting, and I think you would be perfect for the job." Mai looked down, not wanting to accept the offer. She's heard of the Phantomhives. And she hated them with a passion. Although, some of her hate has lessened when she heard of the accident, but she still didn't like them. But she didn't have a choice. She needed a home, and he needed a maid.
"Fine." She said in a defeated tone. She got up, and brushed herself off. "My name is Mai Hondan by the way." She introduced herself, trying to be polite. Sebastian smiled.
"It's a pleasure to meet you. Please, come with me." He walked ahead of her. Mai hesitantly followed, taking one last glance at what used to be her home.