Two Girls in a Black Butler World Sequel:

The War of Two Girls

Chapter 1- That Butler, One Year Later

"THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT," Ciel shouted across his study to Alois.

"How is it my fault," Alois scoffed, "I don't see anything wrong with what happened…"

"THE WHOLE BLOODY THING IS WRONG! I MEAN LOOK AT WHAT YOU DID TO MY CHESS SET!"

"Again I see nothing wrong with it…"

"You painted it blue and purple."

"Those colors are much more cheerful than dull Black and White."

"Why you…"

"Ciel, play nice," Zell chirped as she poked her head into the study, "is he being mean to you Alois?"

As Zell completely entered the study Alois ran over and hugged her burying his head into chest. Zell patted his head and then shot a glance over to Ciel.

"Look you made this poor little boy cry Ciel," Zell stated, "It's okay Alois, Ciel didn't mean any of it… Did you Ciel?"

Ciel merely sighed. When Zell got involved in one of his arguments, he knew he would either be praised for his actions or forced to apologize for starting it.

"Sorry," Ciel grumbled as he sat back in his chair.

"There see, he's not mad at you anymore," Zell laughed as Alois let go of her, "Now why don't you two play some chess?"

"That's a great idea," Alois smiled, "Come on Ciel!"

"Fine," Ciel sighed as he stood up and walked out of the room with the energetic Alois. Zell shook her head and chuckled as she exited the study. It had been one year since the whole Time Master incident and everything was about as normal as it was going to get. Alois regularly visited the Phantomhive Manor, Claude and Sebastian got along, and Zell and Avarie couldn't be happier here. Although the manor had been quiet, since Avarie was in London helping her husband on some sort of thing that no one knew about. Zell walked out into the garden only to get snatched up by Sebastian. He wrapped his slender arms around her and planted a kiss on her head.

"Now where have you been dear," Sebastian whispered.

"I was preventing Ciel from possibly murdering Alois," Zell chuckled, "and you?"

"I have been out here doing my chores that needed to be done in the garden… But I finished those in a matter of minutes so I have some free time. What would you like to do?"

"Sebastian," Ciel called from the manor.

"I guess I have more work to do," Sebastian sighed, "I shall see if I can get some time off later."

"That's fine Sebastian," Zell replied, as she waved bye to her husband who was entering the manor.

"You two are so cute together," Ronald chirped.

"Where did you come from," Zell asked as she turned to see not only Ronald, but Grell as well.

"Ah Will let us come here," Grell stated, "We wanted to see how you were doing."

"We just went and visited Avarie at the undertaker's parlor," Ronald added.

"I'm good," Zell nodded.

"Oh and you know what tomorrow is right," Grell questioned.

"It's the two year anniversary of you and Avarie coming here," Ronald said.

"Oh right that," Zell replied, "I almost forgot… well sorry to leave you guys, but I have something I need to do so if you'll excuse me."

Zell walked back into the manor. Grell turned to Ronald.

"Did you see her face when we mentioned tomorrow," Grell asked.

"Yeah what was up with that," Ronald muttered, "Shouldn't she be happy?"

"Not if you knew what tomorrow meant for her in her world," Claude sighed as he approached the two Shinigami.

"What do you mean," Grell asked.

"It may be a joyous occasion here," Claude explained, "but in her world, it is a time to remember the great pain she suffered…"

"Oh," Ronald replied, "Thanks Claude. Now we know we need to make tomorrow super special and happy for both Zell and Avarie."

"Yeah," Grell shouted.

Meanwhile in a secret Shinigami prison, Time Master lay on his bed within a cell. He glanced at his silver pocket watch as he clicked it open.

"Only nine hours, thirty-two minutes, and fifteen seconds left until tomorrow," Time Master thought as he stood up from where he lay on his bed.

He walked over to the bars of his cell and saw that the guard who was supposed to be guarding him was asleep. He carefully stuck his hand through the bars and grabbed the keys on his belt. He unlocked the door to his cell and walked over to his silver rapier, which hung on the wall parallel to his cell. He grabbed it and then glanced at his watch yet again.

"Looks like Zell and Avarie are in for a big surprise tomorrow," Time Master stated as he disappeared in a silver flash of light.

Back at the manor.

"I'm HOME," Avarie chimed as she opened the large front door.

"Glad to have you home Avarie," Zell smiled as she ran to greet her friend, "How's Undertaker?"

"Great….. So about tomorrow…"

"Don't even mention it."

"Zell it's the anniversary…"

"Please, lets not talk about it here."

Zell stormed off leaving Avarie alone.

"Avarie what anniversary were you talking about," Sebastian asked as he came out from behind a pillar.

"So you heard that," Avarie chuckled, "Well, it's the anniversary of her parents death in the house fire."

"Oh, but it's also the anniversary of you coming here."

"Yeah, but I want to warn you if Zell looks extremely depressed tomorrow and says she wants to be alone, just leave her alone."

"I'll be sure to do that…"

Just at that moment Grell ran into the room. When he stopped in front of them, he bent down to catch his breath.

"What's wrong Grell," Sebastian sighed.

"Terrible news," Grell said between breaths.

"What news," Avarie asked.

"Time Master has escaped."

"WHAT," Avarie and Sebastian shouted in unison.

"He escaped earlier today," Grell stated, "William is tracking him right now… trust me, we will find him before he can find you and Zell."

"You better hope you do," Avarie sighed as she let go of all of her anger, "Don't tell Zell about this… She doesn't need to know this."

Avarie pushed pass the red haired shinigami and walked up the stairs going to the second floor. Out in the garden, Zell stood in the middle of the large maze. The white petals of the roses danced around her as a gentle breeze blew. The breeze also blew her knee length cream colored ruffly dress behind her. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. When she opened her eyes, all the water in the air around her had collected at her feet. She took another deep breath and the water fell to the ground. She lifted her hand up to where she could see it. When she opened her hand she saw the white pocket watch that Liam Masters had given her.

"Why do you still keep that if it brings so much pain to you when you see it," Claude asked.

Zell hurriedly turned around and met the golden eyes of Claude. She slowed her heavy breathing.

"I've tried to throw it away, but it always comes back," Zell replied.

"And why do you jump every time you see me?"

"Old habits die hard I guess… It's not like I'm afraid of you or anything…"

"I'm not a scary guy… I'm actually quite kind."

Claude walked over to her and placed one of his hands on her hip. Zell merely sighed and removed his hand from her hip.

"Just what I would expect from you," Zell commented.

"Can you blame me," Claude chuckled, "being out here alone with a beautiful, smart…."

"STOP IT! I LOVE SEBASTIAN! SO STOP!"

Zell stumbled forward, but Claude caught her. She looked up at him and then pushed him away.

"You okay," Claude asked as he tried to put his hand on her shoulder.

"I'm fine," Zell replied as she walked away from him, "I just had a sudden dizzy spell, nothing to worry about."

Zell began to walk out of the maze as Claude merely stood there. He felt a presence when Zell said she had a "dizzy spell". He looked behind him and thought he saw a glimpse of something silver. He merely shook his head and started to walk out of the maze as well.

Author's note: I know this chapter was a little short and kind of random, but I honestly had no idea how to start this… I know what the main conflict is, but I don't how to start it… I promise the next chapter will be both longer and better. (again suggestions welcome)