Chapter 1 : How it all started
Charlotte stared at the invitation she was holding. "A ball?" She raised an eyebrow. Her maid bowed. "Yes, Milady." "I didn't know Earl Phantomhive did such things. Emily, do you know what this means?" "No, Milady." The maid looked up. "I need a new dress! When is that ball, Emily?", Charlotte asked. "Tomorrow, Milady." Charlotte jumped up, flailing her arms. "Tomorrow?!"
"I-I'm sorry, M-Milady.. Earl Phantomhive 's butler brought it today." "He brought it?!" Emily nodded. "There's something odd about that butler.. I've heard strange stories about him." Charlotte walked to her maid, folding her arms behind her back. "We'll have to find a dress before tomorrow evening, Emily." She walked to the door. "I'm going for a walk, it helps me think." Emily turned to face Charlotte. "But Milady, it is almost lunch time!" Charlotte glared at her maid, but that glare quickly turned into a smile. "Don't worry, I will not be late." "M-milady, there have been several murders on young women, you should take Alexander with you!" Charlotte sighed. "Emily, I'm not a little kid anymore." Emily stared at her feet. "I know, Milady. But I promised your grandmother I would protect you." Charlotte smiled, placing a hand on Emily's shoulder. "And I'm grateful for that, Emily. I'll get going now!"
She walked out the room, humming. She bumped into Alexander, her butler. "Oh, Alexander! I was just thinking about you!" Alexander looked down at the girl, raising an eyebrow. "I hope you weren't thinking anything bad, Milady." Charlotte blushed slightly and Alexander grinned. "Of course not, I'm going for a walk and I would like you to accompany me." Alexander placed his right hand on his chest and bowed. "Of course, Milady." Charlotte grabbed Alexander's arm. "Great! Let's go!" Alexander picked Charlotte up, carrying her down the hallway. "Alexander, I can walk." Charlotte glared at him, folding her arms. "Forgive me, Milady, I forgot.", Alexander said with a smirk. He gently put Charlotte down. "Idiot." Charlotte walked down the stairs, making her way to the main hall, followed by Alexander. Ophelia, the other maid, was also in the main hall, cleaning the floor. "Ophelia!" Ophelia squealed and looked at Charlotte. "Y-yes, Milady?" "Please keep an eye on the mansion and the servants while we're gone", Charlotte said. Ophelia bowed. "Yes, Milady."
Charlotte and Alexander made it outside. "Where shall we go, Milady?" Charlotte looked at her butler. "To the forest, of course!" Alexander smiled. As they walked, Charlotte talked about silly stuff, like sweets and toys. "You know, I always like the toys the Phantomhive company makes. I am so happy I can finally meet the Earl! Isn't that wonderful?", Charlotte smiled, spreading her arms. "Ah, I just love walking with you, Alexander." Alexander looked down at the young lady, wondering how she could suddenly become this childish. "Why is that, Milady?" "Because you barely talk and listen to me." "I see. I am glad you like my company, Milady." Charlotte sighed happily and picked a pink flower. "How can something so beautiful be pink?" Charlotte shook her head. "Doesn't Earl Phantomhive's fiancé like the color pink?" Alexander shrugged. "I believe she does, Milady. I don't know much about the Phantomhives. I don't think anyo-" Alexander's talking was interrupted by a scream. Charlotte gasped, looking around her. Alexander picked Charlotte up, running to the place the noise came from.
Charlotte's eyes widened and she gasped. Alexander put Charlotte down. Right in front of them, there was a young lady laying on the floor, covered in blood. "Milady, please cover your eyes." "No. It is too late now. I've already seen it." Alexander nodded. "As you wish, Milady. Should we call Scotland Yard?" Charlotte stepped closer to the young lady's body, checking her pulse. "Yes, but first, we will examine her body." Alexander kneeled next to the girl's body and glanced at his mistress. "Did you also notice those bite marks?" Alexander nodded. "It's like she has been attacked by a beast.."
(Time skip~)
Charlotte glared at inspector Aberline. "It was about time you people came. Do I really have to do everything myself?" Inspector Aberline glared at the girl. "Please forgive us, Earl Northwood. So, you heard her scream and then you ran over here and found her body over there?" "Yes, I told you that already." Aberline sighed. "I was just making sure, Milady. Well, since you didn't see the killer, you can go home." Charlotte sighed. "Finally!"
When Charlotte walked in her mansion, she blinked. "Ophelia! What have I told you about running around with dishes?!" Ophelia looked down. "I-I'm sorry, Milady! Please forgive me!" Charlotte sighed, rubbing her face. "Whatever, just clean it up, will you." Ophelia nodded. "Yes, Milady!" As Charlotte walked up the stairs, she sighed again. "Is something wrong, Milady?", Alexander asked her. Charlotte squealed. "Alexander! Don't startle me like that!" Alexander frowned. "I am terribly sorry, Milady." Charlotte walked into her study room. "I would just like to know what is wrong, that is all." Charlotte walked to her desk and sat down in her chair, staring at her butler. "That young lady. She wasn't killed by a human, isn't that right, Alexander?"