An Eternity by His Side

Ciel was sinking and Sebastian was trying his best to save him. To save the young master he so loved. Finally after what seemed like an eternity, Sebastian finally caught up to his master. Ciel appeared to be unconscious. Sebastian held him close. He started to make his way back up to the surface but Ciel coming to caught his attention. How could a human come to in the water? Sebastian studied Ciel carefully and when Ciel opened his eye his world stopped. His master's eyes were not the ocean blue they should be, but a red darker than blood. Sebastian didn't want this creature as a master. On impulse Sebastian shoved his fist through his master's stomach. After a moment of pause, Ciel started to laugh.

"Honestly Sebastian. You can't kill a demon using those methods."

Sebastian said nothing and just stared at the once-human boy with longing. Like the obedient butler he was he re-gathered his master and swam to the surface, Ciel's Blood leaving a thin trail. Once they broke the surface Ciel laughed again.

"Honestly Sebastian was running me through necessary?"

"I had to make certain you were a demon."

"And if I wasn't, you would have killed me wouldn't you?"

Sebastian stayed silent. Ciel gave him a look and his eyes flashed, glowing red and his pupils dilated and constricted to resemble that of a cat. Upon that look Sebastian showed a brief sadness. He tried to cast it away before Ciel noticed but he saw. Ciel decided to keep quiet about it as his butler rose to row the boat. The arrogant expression melted from Ciel's face and he looked down to his ring less finger. He knew that Sebastian didn't approve of him becoming a demon but what could he do about it. It wasn't his fault.

"Where shall we go, Master", Sebastian said breaking Ciel from his musings.

"…To the manner."

"Yes, My Lord."

The transformation from human to demon made Ciel weary and he was fast asleep before Sebastian docked. Sebastian couldn't help the smile that played at his lips when he saw the sleeping Ciel.

"Old habits die hard," He muttered to himself as he scooped Ciel up and cradled him. He stepped of the boat and then glanced down at it. He considered for a moment laying Ciel back in the boat and pushing it out to sea. He thought better of that however. Ciel would just row back and make his life a living hell. Not that is wasn't already.

Sebastian made his way back to the Phantomhive manor. As expected MeiRin, one of the servants employed since the beginning, open the door for them.

"Master Ciel! Sebastian is he…"

"The master is fine MeiRin," Sebastian said coldly, bitterness seeping through his voice.

MeiRin sighed in relief and stepped aside for Sebastian.

"Welcome home S-… Sebastian is the master alright?"

Sebastian ignored the simultaneous question by Finny and Bard and instead carried his master to his room.

"The master is fine…" He heard MeiRin say just before he tuned them out.

Sebastian walked into Ciel's room. He deposited Ciel gently on the bed. He pulled back a little to study the way his master looked. He looked the same. Same blue hair, same porcelain skin, same stoic look, (even in sleep), but Sebastian knew that this creature lying in his master's bed wasn't the master he wanted. This creature wasn't the master he expected to have after he flawless won that fight.

"You will be my butler forever."

Sebastian covered his eyes with his hand. What a stupid mistake he had made. If he had known this is what was planned for his master he would have killed Hannah instead of Claude. Coming back to reality, Sebastian moved the bangs out of Ciel's eyes with the hand he had used to cover his own face. Silently he left the room.

When the door made a resounding click, Ciel opened his eyes. He didn't know why he felt the need to pretend he was asleep when demons didn't require sleep. Maybe he just wanted to see if Sebastian would say or do anything. He had been awake since Sebastian placed him on the bed, and he had felt Sebastian brush his bangs. Ciel got up slowly, as if fatigued from a long run, and ran his hands through his hair. He felt different, though he couldn't quite pinpoint what it was.

A bird chirping caught his attention, and his gaze drifted to the window where he caught the last glimpse of the setting sun. He was a demon now. He stared out the window for a few seconds longer before he unceremoniously flopped back onto the bed with a puff. What was he going to do know? He was sure Sebastian hated him. He would hate himself too if he couldn't have the soul he spent three years tending too. Ciel felt his body becoming light and his breathing evened out. With the last ounce of strength he felt he had, Ciel managed to make it under the cover before his once human instinct took over and he was once again fast asleep.

Sebastian walked into the room the next morning and sighed. He really didn't want to wait on this creature but he was given an order that he answered yes too and now he was waiting this creature. He was upset with himself for not being able to save his master from the fate of demon, and also having to serve that demon in his highest regards considering he was one hell of a butler. Lightly Sebastian knocked on the door to his master's room and let himself in. He stood in the door way and stared at Ciel as a wave of familiarity coursed through his veins. Ciel laid on his back, head cocked slightly to the side, mouth slightly agape, breathing deeply and evenly, and his left hand covering his stomach. Sebastian could help the relieved smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. He was glad that Ciel had not completely changed yet.

"Young Master, it is time to wake up."

Ciel's eyes snapped open when the sunlight burst through the window upon Sebastian pulling open the draped. He sat up, yawned and stretched. He swung his feet over the edge of the bed. Sebastian, who had been gathering his master's cloths, kneeled down beside the bed and began to dress his master. Ciel stared at him the whole time, taking note that Sebastian never once lifted his head to meet his gaze. When Sebastian was finished tying his master bow, Ciel spoke.

"Can't you make it tighter?"

Sebastian finally meet Ciel's gaze with a blank expression. When he saw Ciel's eyes, that glowing cat like red, Sebastian's expression melted to sadness and he gave a simple…

"…No," as reply.

Ciel looked at his butler for a moment before deciding to just leave it along. Sebastian handed him a tea cup all the while saying…

"New moon drop today, my lord. I have prepared it to your liking."

Ciel accepted the cup; bringing it up to sniff its aroma. Though the cup was empty of contents Ciel still smiled halfheartedly.

"It has a nice scent."

Sebastian looked on; sadder than he was when he first found out Ciel was a demon. True he had been angry then but that was not the point.

Sadly Sebastian laced Ciel's boots just as someone knocked on the door.

"Come."

MeiRin poked her head in and looked at the master.

"Elizabeth is here m-master."

Ciel smirked.

"I see," he said before gradually passing his empty tea cup to Sebastian. Sebastian took it and Ciel walked out muttering.

"I shall make my own schedule today."

MeiRin chanced a glance at Sebastian only to find a sad expression on his face. She was about to ask him what was wrong but he turned, placed the tea cup on the tray, and scolded.

"Don't you have work to do?"

MeiRin blushed a deep crimson and bowed muttering…

"Yes sir."

…Before taking off down the corridor. Sebastian sighed and wheeled the tray out of his master's room.

Ciel descended the stairs in an elegant manner. He smiled devilishly at Elizabeth and she recoiled a bit at the sight of his cloths.

"Why are you wearing those cloths, Ciel, they are not cute at all."

"Shall I change then? Just like I did that day?"

"…That day? You mean…"

"Shall we dance, Elizabeth?"

Tears came to Elizabeth's eyes and as she accepted Ciel's hand.

"Gladly", she breathed. They stared a medium waltz and Elizabeth locked eyes with Ciel. She was so happy. Ciel had finally asked her to dance with no effort on her part. She recoiled though when she thought she saw Ciel eyes flash a glowing red.

"Is something the matter?"

"N-no, it must just be the trick of the light."

Ciel smirked and as there dance came to an end, Ciel's eyes flashed again. Elizabeth released Ciel's hands and rubbed at her eyes and looked at Ciel who was smirking evilly at her. Again she recoiled.

"Master…"

"Ah Sebastian I was just about to call you. We shall be leaving today."

Sebastian looked at the smirk his master had, turned, and headed back up the stairs.

"You're leaving," Elizabeth practically whined.

"Yes, it is time to move on."

"What?"

Ciel sighed and decided to dumb it down for Elizabeth's sake.

"I'm going on vacation. I don't know how long I will be gone, or even if I will return."

Elizabeth became teary eyed but before she could voice her displeasure Sebastian reappeared with bags. Elizabeth looked at him strangely before focusing her tiered eyes to Ciel. Ciel was no longer looking at her but at his butler with and pleased yet smug look on his face.

"Shall we go then?"

Sebastian didn't answer and instead followed Ciel to the door. Both left Elizabeth crying in the spot Ciel released her.

The servants, MeiRin, Bardroy, and Finnian, poked their heads out of the front door. They had come in moments after Ciel and Sebastian had exited the manner and found Elizabeth crying. Curious, they poked their head out the front door, like so, only to be spotted by Ciel.

"You three, do with the mansion as you like. You can use it or burn it."

All three servants looked at the master before exclaiming.

"We would never do that!"

"…Why not?"

"This is your home," MeiRin chimed.

"All of your precious memories are here', Finny exclaimed.

"What will you come back too", Bard asked and Ciel smirked.

"I don't plan on coming back", Ciel said before Sebastian shut the carriage door after he climbed in.

The driver whipped the horses and they pulled the carriage forward. MeiRin screamed…

"W-Where will you go?"

Neither Ciel nor Sebastian gave an answer and the three servants watched as the carriage slowly sped away in the dawning sun.

Ciel and Sebastian walked in a field of flowers. It was dark where they were all light cut out.

"Where shall we go now?"

Ciel glanced at Sebastian, noting that he didn't use his customary 'young master'.

"It doesn't matter. Wherever we go humans and demons will be equals."

While they were talking they made it to a cliff side and stood at its edge.

"…Even if we go to hell, master?"

"Even if we go to hell," Ciel agreed before they both jumped off the cliff side and vanished… in the darkness…

Before both faded completely, Sebastian voice could be heard as if in an afterthought…

"I'm too be bound to this child, forever."

The End…

So how did you like my little one-shot? I just re-watch the last episode of Kuroshitsuji season 2 and this came to my head so I wrote it down and posted it. Let me know what you think of it.

For those who have read Painful Memories, I reread my fic only to discover that I left out one of the semi-important, if not most, Tanaka! I thought to myself, Oh NO! So, what do you think I should do? Should I go over the story and write him in, or should I just write him in as he came in later in the season, though we all know that's not true. Anyway, don't be afraid to tell me your opinion. Also, I think that I finally have run out of ideas for Kuroshitsuji so, if you have something that you would like to see than feel free to request it. I'll try to meet your expectations!

I'd like to not that I got this idea from the author of Lemonade Shots. If you haven't read it I recommend it. It is by eikokazama. The y is great the author does wonderfully for it to be a series of requested one-shot!

Anyway, hope you enjoyed this story. Feed the author!

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