A/N: We don't own anything, except for the OCs! First story, go easy on the comments.
The Contract Between Us
Chapter 1: The Arrival
A carriage with 2 beautiful back horses continued to run down the path, toward its destination. Inside were two people, a girl and a woman. The woman was in her 20s and had long brown hair and, eyes, which made her very attractive. The young woman wore a maid outfit which consisted of the colors yellow and white. The girl, who sat across from the woman, was about 12 going on 13. She wore a pale baby blue dress with a silver bracelet on her left hand. Attached to the bracelet was a baby pink stone with a silver cat charm. The young maiden had medium length purple hair and, blue eyes. She stared out the carriage window at the passing forest scenery.
"How long until we reach our destination, Danielle?" the girl asked her maid.
"We shall be arriving at Phantomhive manor very shortly, my lady," Danielle replied.
The young girl nodded her head. The maid gave a soft sigh then looked out the window and, then at her mistress.
"Are you sure about this? Your families have never been one to get along," said Danielle.
"That was when our parents were alive. All I can hope for now is that I and, Earl Phantomhive can get along. Long enough until the case is solved," replied the girl.
"Lady Alice! We are now arriving at Phantomhive manor," called the driver.
Alice sighed. She knew this was going to be one of the hardest cases ever. Yes, she did have the help of her maid. But, it was the fact she was going to be working with the Queen's Guard Dog that was going to be the hard part. Seeing as how her family was known as the Queen's Cat, and seeing how cats and dogs don't get along, it only made sense that the two families didn't either. The job of being the Queen's Cat was similar to that of her precious 'Guard Dog.' Only it involved more stealth and agility; not to mention they were in charge of assassinating any who dare threaten to other throw the Queen.
'But too think that this case is so bad. That the Queen would have the two of us working together; the thought degusted me,' thought Alice.
The Carriage then came to a halt, bring Alice out of her thoughts.
"Lady Alice, we have arrived at Phantomhive manor," called the driver.
The door opened to reveal a handsome man with black hair and, burgundy colored eyes. Danielle's eyes slightly widen at the sight of the butler. But she quickly returned them to normal before it was noticed.
"Greetings, Lady Alice Rain. It truly is an honor to have you at Phantomhive manor," said the butler with, a smile.
Alice nodded. "Thank you."
The butler then turned to face the maid, which his eyes also widened a bit, but just as quickly returned them to normal.
"My master is waiting for you in his study," said the butler.
Danielle then gave a frown. The butler noticed this and gave a slightly confused look.
"Is something the matter?" he asked.
"It has just occurred to me that you didn't give my mistress your name," Danielle pointed out.
"But of course. My name is Sebastian Michaelis," he smiled and bowed.
Alice nodded. "It is a pleasure to meet you, Sebastian."
Sebastian continued to smile. "Now, may I lead you and, your maid to the study?"
Alice nodded. "Yes you may."
Alice got up and made her way to the door of the carriage with, Danielle close behind. Sebastian assisted Alice and her maid out of the carriage, and bowed once again.
"Lady Alice," came the driver's voice.
She looked up at the driver.
"I'll be back at three days' time to get you," said the driver.
Alice nodded. "Very well. Until then have a safe journey home."
The drive smiled, whipped the reins and took off.
"May we now proceed to the study?" asked Sebastian.
Alice turned to face him. "Yes. Now lead the way Sebastian."
In the Study:
A boy about the age of 12 going on 13; kept looking at the files from the case he has been assigned. He had bluish gray hair, and one blue eye. The other was covered by an eye patch. He wore a blue suit, which suited him well.
'Even if you don't like her, you must look your best my lord. And we must be sure to show her the famous Phantomhive hospitality,' his butler's words rang in his head.
He sighed and leaned back in his chair and closed his eye. A knock then came from the door.
"My lord. Lady Alice and her maid have arrived. May we come in?" asked Sebastian's voice.
The boy opened his eye and sat up straight in the chair.
"Very well," he said. "Come in."
The door opened to reveal Sebastian, Alice, and Danielle. The moment he saw Alice; the two glared at each other. The 3 entered the study.
"Well aren't you going to introduce yourselves?" the boy asked.
"Isn't the host supposed to introduce himself before his guests?" Alice countered.
The boy frowned and continued to glare at her. "Very well. I'm Ciel Phantomhive."
Alice curtsied. "Greetings, Earl Phantomhive. I'm Alice Rain, and this is my maid, Danielle Winters."
"Would you like some tea?" Ciel asked. "I'm sure your journey here has left you quite parched."
Alice nodded. "Yes, that would be very nice of you Ciel."
"What type of tea shall it be my lord?" asked Sebastian.
"Earl Grey," Ciel and Alice said at the same time.
The two then looked at each other shocked, as did Sebastian and Danielle.
Sebastian blinked and then smiled. "Earl Grey tea it is then."
"Danielle, why don't you accompany Sebastian to the kitchen to help him make the tea. There is no need for you to be here at the moment. But I'll call you, when I need you," said Alice.
"Are you sure my lady?" Danielle asked.
"Yes. This is a bit of a private matter," she said.
She curtsied and, followed Sebastian out of the study. Alice then turned to face Ciel.
"It's been a long time….Hasn't it….Ciel…."said Alice.
Ciel glare soften a bit. "Yes….It has. I see….That you did what I did….And tell me. What was your purpose of doing it?"
Alice flinched for a moment and, placed her hand on the left side of her neck.
"Does that really matter?" she asked.
"Seeing as how the two of us were taken from that cult, I'd say yes," said Ciel.
Alice sighed. "Though the two of us were taken and tortured by that cult. The deaths of our parents are very different. While yours perished in a fire….Mine were killed right in front of me. But I guess….You can say I made a contract for the same reason you did. To get revenge on the people who killed my parents and, the cult that tortured me!"
Ciel's eye widened a bit but, then returned to normal. "Oh….I see…."
Alice put her hand down and stared at him, with determination in her eyes. "Well. I didn't come all the way here to reminisce. I believe it's time we get down to business. So, what are we dealing with?"
A/N: Well, we give you the first chapter, for our first story. And we'd like to thank our friend on helping us with this chapter. Hope you enjoyed it! Stay tuned for Ch.2~!
