Chapter One: Boredom

Alois Trancy had grown bored and tired in the manor. There was little for him to do and managing money and the likes provided him no interest. He only inherited the money and didn't really care, he just liked that he could brag about being an Earl. His vanity and cruelty left him with few friends so he couldn't very well have company. His servants were often times doing tasks and he didn't want to stoop so low as to ask them to entertain him. He did however want someone to entertain him. Being a Trancy, he always got what he wanted. If only he could get a better butler.

What Alois wanted most was a girl, a girl he could play with and manipulate in any way he wanted. If he couldn't have a girl then he wanted a pet that he could play with, just not in the same way as a girl. He was determined to find a new pet to curve his loneliness and his boredom.

"Claude!" he yelled in a whinny tone, "I'm booooored."

He had to get out of the manor and find a victim or a lover, either one would do… or a pet, maybe a rabbit or cat. A cat would be good so Ciel would have a valid reason to never come over on his 'check-up visits' when he would make sure Alois wasn't doing anything to evil.

"Yes, your Highness," Claude said emotionlessly, "What would you like to do about it?"

Alois pouted, he was hoping for a little more emotion from Claude, "Take me to London, I must find a companion to occupy my time and keep me entertained."

"As you wish," Claude said, going to prepare for the ride into London.

Alois clapped happily and spun around before pausing and becoming stony and serious, "I would surely hope Phantomhive doesn't decide to go into London today, I wouldn't fancy meeting him when I have things I need to do."

Claude only nodded and aided him in putting on a coat before getting into the elegant carriage. Alois may not care much about money but he did enjoy looking fancy and very stylish. That was the best part about being a Trancy and an Earl, he got to spend on what he saw fit.

"Also, Claude, I want you to get some sweets," Alois told Claude, "Women love sweets."

Claude shut the carriage door and they were on their way. Alois was devising a plan to lure, or kidnap if need be, a beautiful girl. He stared out over the gloomy sky and laughed at how ominous and foreboding it was, he knew it was going to be a dark day for whoever he chose to be his. He knew he had to find a beggar girl, or someone incredibly poor, for they would be most willing, most gullible, and least likely to be noticed missing. Alois felt that most girls were gullible in general, that if he offered her enough money, food, or clothes then she would accept.

He watched the gloomy landscape with a smirk; he was a master of manipulation and lies. He knew he had to pose as a sweet gentleman eager to help a young maiden in need, promising work and a warm bed but not revealing the real reason she had to go with him. He would give her a few conditions; she must never leave his side nor tell her family where she is going. If he found one he liked and she refused those conditions, he would have Claude trap her or drug her. Probably both so that way he could have his play toy.

A/N I don't own any Black Butler characters. Only Octavia, and even that's only when Alois doesn't have her. I got the idea from Beauty & the Beast. Even so, enjoy. I promise the story gets better!