It had been a measly four months since the Earl of the Phantomhive manor walked into his newly refurbished mansion and since he had escaped the men who destroyed his family, leaving their mark on him as a constant reminder. He was only eleven at the time he obtained Sebastian and his power. Ciel knew he could do whatever he wanted whenever he pleased. He had nobody who could order him around with Sebastian by his side, that is besides Sebastian. Who often refused the easiest orders. He would kill an army for the child but dismiss such simple tasks such as giving him sweets late at night or letting him skip his lessons for the day. The earl was spoiled to many extents making the boy believe he could get whatever he wanted if he asked.
"Time to get up, young master," Sebastian spoke in a soft but enthusiastic voice while pulling the curtains to the sides to allow ample light to shine through the boy's room. Little groans and protest could be heard as Ciel raised himself up and sat on the edge of the bed, waiting for Sebastian to tend to him. "You seem more tired than usual this morning. Have you been reading again before bed, young master," Sebastian smiled and questioned the boy though he had known by the Edgar Allen Poe book sitting next to his pillow. Without responding, Ciel rubbed his eyes and took the tea being handed to him by Sebastian. "Smells good. Strawberry Rooibos, Sebastian?" The butler smiled and shook his head amazed by his young master's sense of smell, "Yes, correct."
After assisting Ciel in getting dressed and serving him breakfast, the schedule for the nobleman had begun. Lessons were Ciel's least favorite part of the day, he felt as though many of them were unnecessary skills he didn't need in the slightest. "Young master, your schedule for today is the following. You have two lessons, fencing and music, then we must go to the store to pick up your coat that has been mended" Ciel sat at the table listening unamused by what Sebastian was saying. His hands were supporting his face as he pouted at the thought of such as busy day. "What is the matter, young master," Sebastian stood there ready to hear more of his young masters daily complaining and pouting. "I don't like my tutors. I told you this last time."
"Very well, young master. I will dismiss your tutors and I will assist you in your studies." Sebastian smiled at Ciel as he purposed his idea. Ciel didn't look to pleased but he knew there was no negotiating with Sebastian about skipping his studies all together. "Fine do as you will," Ciel gave in and made his way to the ballroom to practice fencing. "Go through the basic movements," Sebastian watched as Ciel obeyed him and showed him what he knew. Soon he was stopped. Sebastian walked towards him to fix his position and positioning of his legs. "Are you done nit-picking yet?" Ciel spoke coldly as he began to become irritated at his butler, who was being stricter than ever. The lesson continued as they spared together. Ciel's movements became more and more aggressive and sloppy as Sebastian began to win, with one of his movements being a lounge towards Sebastian's neck. The butler quickly caught it, and took his foil and thwacked it across Ciel's backside.
Ciel quickly gasped at the contact and hissed in pain from the sting. "That wasn't fair!" Ciel yelled as he threw his foil and gear down. "Neither is aiming at your opponent's neck. Fencing is an art of discipline, you cannot let your emotions get in the way. Now please, pick up your equipment the lesson isn't over, young master." Ciel picked up his stuff and sighed, "Fine."
After the lesson was over Ciel was served lunch before being guided back into yet another lesson. "Alright young master, please play the piece I laid out for you." Sebastian watched as Ciel picked his violin up and stared at the piece, confused. Bartok Violin Concerto 2. was the piece the butler chose. "Sebastian! How am I supposed to play such a hard piece!" Ciel soon complained not even willing to attempt. "Young master, I know you can do it. Just try, I'll help you." Ciel soon started playing doing well at first, until he slid the bow across the wrong string causing a horrid transition of notes. The butler quickly made his way to Ciel and started to assist him with the positioning of his fingers and elbow. "Try again. Take your time." Sebastian spoke. Ciel breathed deeply and attempted it again, now slowly.
Within seconds the boy made a mistake and was seen giving up once again. "I'm done for today." Ciel snapped and aggressively put his instrument away before turning around to walk away. Sebastian quickly blocked the door way, "Young master, your lesson is far from over. We just started." Ciel crossed his arms and glared at his butler, who as a teacher in his opinion was the worst. "No. Now move. I want something sweet." Ciel demanded. "If you don't finish your lesson there will be consequences for your actions." Ciel's face began to turn red as he was openly threatened by his own butler. Soon a loud slap could be heard throughout the room as Ciel's hand contacted Sebastian's face. Sebastian moved out of the boy's way, "Very well, young master," Sebastian spoke as Ciel passed through.
An hour later, when the lesson was supposed to be finished Sebastian called a carriage to come take them to the tailor to pick up Ciel's coat. The ride was long and silent until they had arrived. Sebastian got out first and lent his hand to Ciel to use to jump out. "We'll be right back out," Sebastian told the carriage driver. They quickly picked up the coat and made their way back to their ride. "Momma! Look! Look! I want this!" A small child from across the street loudly begged while pointing at a toy rabbit in a store window. "I already bought you a toy, come on let's go get dinner." The mother said trying to pry the child away from the store. The child soon began screaming and crying. "I hate you," The child screamed as he flung himself on the ground and his little fist banged against the ground. The mother quickly ran over to the child and picked him up by his arm while delivering three smacks to the child's bottom before carrying him off.
Sebastian watched Ciel as he watched the scene. The boy's face was blood red at what he witnessed. "Young master?" Sebastian spoke which pulled Ciel out of his trance like state. "Yes, I'm fine." Ciel quickly answered. Sebastian quietly laughed to himself, knowing exactly what Ciel's promised punishment was now going to be.
It was around five when they arrived back at the manor. "Young master, you have completed everything for today so you're free to do whatever you please. Dinner will be ready at seven. Then after your bath I'll administer your punishment before – " Sebastian was quickly cut off. "What?" Ciel's eyes got large as he didn't understand why he was in trouble. "What punishment!?" Ciel yelled. "Young master, when you left your lesson early I told you there would be consequences." Sebastian explained. Ciel stood there in shock. "You can't. What're you going to do?" Ciel was nervous and confused as to what the butler could do to him. "You'll be receiving a spanking." Sebastian admitted. "What! You can't touch me!" Ciel became berate as he raised his voice and smacked the butler across the face once again. "I'm sorry young master, but I'm not arguing on the matter." Sebastian said as he walked away to make dinner.
Ciel quickly ran to his room to think about the situation. Sebastian couldn't possibly raise a hand to him. Was he trying to scare him? Ciel didn't think anything of it when Sebastian said there would be consequences, but a spanking? Just the thought of it caused Ciel's face to turn red from embarrassment. Should I negotiate to him, even apologize maybe he thought to himself. Ciel couldn't stop thinking about it as he laid on his bed and sighed.
"Young master?" The sound of Sebastian's voice made Ciel jump. "It's time for dinner." Sebastian continued. Ciel followed quietly. He had never feared Sebastian before. Dinner was quickly served to him but his appetite quickly vanished. He would be punished in just a couple of hours. "Is there something wrong with the food, young master?" Sebastian asked worriedly. "No. I'm just not really hungry." Ciel softly replied while keeping his head down. The butler sighed knowing what was wrong. Over the course of an hour only a couple bites were taken from the plate. "I'm done Sebastian." Ciel said and quick after the plate was removed from his sight. It was time for the bath and Ciel could feel his heart begin beating harder and harder as time went on. The boy crawled into the tub and submerged his body into the water.
The bathroom was silent and quickly over. As he was being lifted out of the tub to dry off. "Young master, when you are done come into the bedroom." Sebastian left leaving the boy alone to think. After sitting in the bathroom for an additional hour the boy finally left the bathroom and made his way to the bedroom to confront his butler. The door slowly opened as Ciel made his way inside making sure to shut the door behind him. The last thing he needed was a servant to see. Ciel's eyes quickly made their way to Sebastian who was standing next to the bed waiting. "Come here young master." Sebastian called out from across the room. He didn't sound worried or mad. Ciel just stood there ignoring the butler completely.
"Sebastian… you have no right to punish me!" Ciel bravely yelled not inching any closer. Sebastian sighed, "As your tutor, I have every right." Sebastian spoke as he walked towards Ciel. "Don't move!" Ciel began to panic as Sebastian got closer. "Young master, stop being difficult. You mean to tell me the earl of the phantomhive manor cannot endure a simple spanking?" Sebastian lectured and grabbed Ciel's arm to lead him towards the bed. "NO! Get off me! Stupid bastard! You're a disgraceful butler! Sebastian!" Ciel staring to argue and fight to get his arm free from Sebastian. Ciel soon lifted his other hand and repeatedly slapped Sebastian in the face until the butler roughly caught it. Sebastian kneeled down to the child and grabbed his face. "You are being an awfully unruly child, young master. You are spoiled rotten and have no discipline." Sebastian began to get irritated and yell at the boy. Before Ciel knew it, Sebastian got back up and started walking to the bed again, this time Ciel didn't fight.
Sebastian sat down on the edge of the bed and pulled his glove off with his teeth. "Sebastian. Don't." Ciel managed to get out right before Sebastian grabbed him and gently bent him over his knee. Sebastian placed an arm around his waist for support. Ciel dangled over Sebastian's knee unable to touch the ground. The earl's nightshirt was pulled up exposing the boy and making him bare. "Sebastian!" Ciel yelled, freaking out now. The first smack landed down on the boy causing him to jump and hiss in pain. It stung. Sebastian quickly picked up the pace delivering each smack harder than the previous. Ciel was clinging onto his butlers' pant leg and his breathing was heavy. Ciel tried to stay composed but his backside felt like it was on fire. Sebastian gave no breaks in-between hits for Ciel to catch his breath. Another hard series of smacks were delivered to Ciel's sit spots causing him to begin to kick his legs. He wanted to get up but had nothing to push up on, and even if he had something Sebastian would force him back down. He was stuck.
"Sebastian! Stop!" Ciel started begging he was at his limit. He didn't want to cry. Sebastian ignored his masters wishes and continued to abuse his bottom. "Please! You're hurting me!" Ciel's backside was dark red and Sebastian was still punishing him, not believing that he had learned his lesson. After a couple more smacks Sebastian asked, "What are you being punished for, young master?" Ciel breathed trying to compose himself, "You're mad that I didn't finish my lesson." Ciel spoke softly. A hard smack was delivered. "And?" Sebastian wasn't pleased with the answer. "Ow! No more Sebastian! It's an order!" A little cry escaped Ciel's lips. He knew he couldn't hold it in much longer. "Young master, I'm very disappointed that even in this condition you won't admit you're wrongdoing. It looks like I am not finished here." Sebastian said re-continuing the spanking even harder now. "Ow! Ow, Sebastian okay! Okay!" Ciel begged. Without stopping the punishment Sebastian spoke. "Okay, what young master?" But it was too late tears began to fall from Ciel's eyes involuntarily. Sebastian knew the boy was crying as he was sniffling and rubbing his eyes. "I'm sorry! I'm sorry I stopped my lesson early." Ciel cried out. Sebastian smiled, knowing the punishment was almost over. "What about tomorrow's lessons?" Sebastian said still striking the boy, a little softer now not that there was much of a difference. "I'll finish them all! I won't leave early! Please stop, it hurts! Ciel cries out. Sebastian delivered one more smack to his bottom and stopped, pleased with the apology.
"Young master, you can get up now." Sebastian rubbed the boy's back trying to relax him. After a couple minutes the boy was still laying across Sebastian's knee trying to compose himself. Sebastian lifted Ciel to his feet and hugged the young master tightly to try to make him feel better. "What are you doing? Get off me!" Ciel yelled to Sebastian. Sebastian could tell the young master was obviously mad at the fact he was punished like a child. Ciel quickly gave up and allowed the butler to hug him and cater to him emotionally. "It hurts." Ciel spoke as Sebastian laid the young master on his bed. "I'm sorry, young master."
"Sit next to my bed while I sleep." Ciel said as he rolled around in bed trying to make himself comfortable. "Yes, my lord." Sebastian sat next to him until he fell asleep. The butler went to touch his masters face and sweep his face out of his eyes but was stopped by the sleeping child grabbing his hand and cuddling it near him. Sebastian sighed annoyed that he was stuck in such a position.