Chapter 1: Invitation

It was early in the morning at 8am with cheerful birds chirping outside and the sun shining brightly at the slits of the window. A gentle breeze had moved the tree leaves slightly giving a soft quiet rustle which blended well with the chirping of the birds.

"It is about time you must awake, young master." Came the cheerful voice of the demon butler as Ciel opened his eyes slightly before closing it again to prevent his eyes getting blinded by the glaring sunlight seeping into the room. He gave a slight moan before rubbing his eyes slightly, opening his eyes and sitting up from his bed. He glanced briefly around before sighing.

"What is on the schedule today, Sebastian?" Asked the earl as he allowed the butler to dress him in his usual clothes.

"Anything you desire of course, young master." The butler answered, a sour look on his face.

"Well, I still wish that you prepare a schedule, Sebastian so I won't have anything idle to do." The earl gave a annoyed snort as his expression is clearly shown annoyed.

"Well, you do have some paperwork still to do as well there will be a guest coming in at 4pm." Sebastian told young boy,"There is nothing much in the schedule today which is quite unfortunate."

"No matter. At least I have something to busy myself on." Ciel mumbled as he got up smoothly from his bed. Then, glancing at his butler he walked out of his room heading towards the dining room. He soon arrived at the stairs when he spotted two men at the front door inside standing there, watching him. It was clear Ciel can see them yet it would seem that they didn't see him at all.

"Who of all places are you?" The earl spoke up that sounded demanding to know.

"Ah, it's the Earl Of Phantomhive, yes?" The first man spoke rather with interest and curiosity.

"Yes, it is. May I inquire as to why you have come to my manor uninvited?" Ciel replied in a respectful tone now.

"My apologies, Earl, but we have come in request of the Queen's message." The second man spoke but more in a business-like tone.

"Oh? You are the Queen's messengers, I take it?" The young boy raised a brow.

"Indeed we are. We are suppose to give this to you, Earl." The first man held out a sealed envelope. A surprised expression crept among the Earl's face as he walked down the stairs and retrieved it. Looking at it, he opened the envelope and went to see the contents of the letter.

To the Earl Of Phantomhive,

We have invited the Earl Ciel Phantomhive to come to the prepared ball in celebration of the Queen's birthday. The Queen would be graceful for your arrival at her birthday ball. We look forward to accepting the invitation.

In her best regards,

Queen Victoria

The Earl stared at the letter in slight shock from it before quickly regaining his composure. Then, looking up at the two messengers he gave a slight nod."Very well. I shall accept the invitation the Queen gives to me. Please pass the message on to Her Majesty."

"Certainly. We look forward to seeing you at the ball." The two messengers opened the door and walked out, closing the door behind them. Once they were gone, Ciel sighed a dramatic sigh shaking his head.

"Is something troubling you, young master?" The voice of his butler can be heard from the railing of the stairs.

"It's nothing you should worry over, Sebastian." Ciel replied his voice a bit too sharp yet he was still thinking to care."It's simply an invitation from the Her Majesty to attend her ball for her birthday."

His butler simply smiled as he walked downstairs. Ciel sighed a quiet sigh now as he walked towards the dining room. As soon as he approached there, he sat down on his chair, shiftly a bit to get a bit comfortable. Then, with an expression that was unreadable, he began to chew on his food slowly.

The demon butler watched the his young master chew on his food slowly and gradually. He began to plunder as to what the young master was perhaps thinking. Perhaps he was worried about his choice of clothing and what to wear to the ball. Then again, his master would care particularly what he wore anyway. Then, maybe he was worried that fear events would happen during the ball that are unknown to him. Yet, his master had grown accustomed and used to these sort of things. For once, Sebastian couldn't put his finger as to what his master was idly worrying about.

Soon he spotted that his young master was finished with his meal as he got up from his seat saying,"Sebastian. If there is something important, I'll be in the office. Is that understood?"

"Certain, my lord." He gave a respectful usual butler-like bow before walking off to do his daily routine duties.

"Heh." Came a laughter from a voice.

"What's so funny, Star?" Asked another voice who was from a distance from another room.

"Oh, why would I tell you the humor Ash? Hehehe, you won't understand it one bit. Hehehe." Star chuckled as she had an insane laughter look on her face.

"Well, whatever." Ash flicked his hair away from his face as he snorted with slight annoyance."Anyway, the Queen's birthday ball is in three days. You know what we planned on earlier, right?"

"Oh, how would I not? You simply want to make a huge scene, isn't that right?" Star face turned from an insane laughter face to a smirk.

"That's right with that demon around of course. I love good games." Ash chuckled, a grin still on his face.

"Oh, we would definitely make it the best of all we had. I'll give you that." Star grinned."After all, you have me to help, isn't that right?"

"Oh, yes." Ash said, his voice with a slight mockery tone to it.