Luca watched his brother and Hannah move quietly through the manor carrying a variety of items. Vases filled with elegant white roses replaced the usual blue bells that could be found throughout the house.
"I hope he likes this, I've never done anything like it before." Alois said placing the last of the flowers on the dinning table before wrapping a white and blue ribbon.
"Would you like help with the bow, your highness?"Hannah offered.
"I think I can manage, I want to do something that's just from me, I want to be able to give him something I took the time to do myself. I just hope that I can get it right before they get home." The blonde demon said untying the ribbon and attempting the bow again.
"Brother?" Luca said at last, making his way over to them, he looked up at Alois curiously. The older demon turned his attention to his brother.
"What's going on, where are all the other flowers?"
"We'll get more soon, but today is very special, it's Ciel's birthday and he likes white roses. This is the first birthday I'll get to spend with him and I want him to know how much I love him and I want him to stay with us."
"Can I help too, I want him to stay. Maybe if we do a really good job, he will." Alois nodded.
"That's what I'm hoping for. Everything's been so much better since he came to be with us, He loves us both very much. We have to make sure he knows we feel the same way."
"If Ciel loves you as much as you boys love him, I'm sure he would love you just the same whether you did all this or not. Don't be too upset if-"
"No Hannah, I can't take the chance. Everything needs to be just right. He wouldn't give me another chance if I mess this up. I haven't even gotten the space for the cake ready. Sebastian said he'd bring it in from the kitchen when they got back. Where are the streamers and the present?"
"The streamers are ready to be put up, I just need you to choose a color." Hannah explained.
"Oh and don't forget that candle holder for the table, the one that we just-"
"I can get it!" Luca cried rushing into the next room to retrieve the item. Alois glanced around the room , admiring the decorations The crystal chandelier sparkled in the light giving the room a wondrous glow. He smiled, pleased with the work he had put into it. He glanced at the clock.
They'll be home soon, I've still got the other rooms and our room to do. He thought to himself before moving into the hall to continue his task.