Goodnight Your Highness
Fingers barely kissing the keys, Claude played softly. He hummed along to his master's lullaby that he made. "Master your awake," turning, he faced the small form of Alois. He looked half-asleep, eyes drowsy, hair messed, clothes wrinkled. "I can't sleep." he said, voice cracking. Alois had just gotten over a heavy cold. Claude arose, lifting Alois up gently. Alois wrapped his arms around him tiredly, laying his head on Claude's shoulder. He carried him back into his room. Laying him back down, he smoothed the stray hair away from his master's face. "Oh, your sweating." Claude turned the fan on and smirked. "You always heat up at night…" Alois already had his eyes closed, soft breathing coming from his thin, pink lips. Sighing, Claude brought one gloved finger up and traced it over his master's soft lips. A light giggle suppressed from him and Claude jumped slightly, before smiling. "Goodnight your highness, goodnight." With that, he left the room, heading back to the piano to make a new song about his love towards his master.
The Dance of the Butler
Soft piano music hummed throughout the manor as Sebastian turned on the record player. "Now then master do as I do." He bowed to himself before taking air and moving slowly and gracefully. Ciel tried to demonstrate Sebastian's peaceful moves, but only ended up tripping. Sighing, Sebastian caught him. For a few fleeting moments, they stared at one another before Sebastian straightened, releasing his gentle grip. He headed back over to the recorder and changed the music. Smirking, he took Ciel's feminine hands and placed them into his slender, firm ones. Gulping, Ciel watched as Sebastian started moving with him. "Follow me master." He moved in a slow, twirling circle with Ciel, smiling every now and then as he stumbled. Finally, he stopped. "You seemingly have no gracelessness to you…" He took Ciel's hands and lifted him up onto his feet. "Sebastian you can't…" Ciel mumbled, as Sebastian started twirling once again. Butler and master graced around the ballroom, staring into each other's eyes once more. After what seemed like seconds, Sebastian released Ciel. Ciel tried to calm his breathing. He pondered his feelings. He had felt so real dancing with Sebastian, as though that was where he was alive. He also thought about the dance they had done. It was so different, yet seemed so happy. Deciding to confront Sebastian, he approached him. "Sebastian, what was that dance you did with me?" he questioned, looking up at him. Smiling, he answered, "The dance of the butlers. Only done when you are happy." With that he walked away, leaving Ciel stunned.
A Day in the Life of Pluto
At 10 A.M., Pluto awoke and stretched in his soft bed by the fireplace. He sniffed a few times. No one seemed to be home. Oh how I hate when they leave me… he thought, going over to his silver food bowl labeled, Pluto. He started eating it, food rolling around the floor. Vacuuming the dropped pieces up with his tongue, he lapped up some water before heading out his dog-door. I guess I should do my chores… He jogged over and stood up, pawing open the mailbox and taking out the mail. Carrying it in his mouth, he trotted back over to the house and laid it on the doorstep. Then, he walked around the perimeters of the house , chomping on weeds. After an hour, he finished. Feeling a little sick, he went and puked on the living room floor. Lapping up some more water, he headed back out. I need some fresh air! Heading into town, he tried tracing the scent of his master. Catching it on a main road, he chased it through town. Finally, he reached a large, stone building covered in windows. He sneaked in when someone opened the door. Tracing his sent to a medium-sized, red door, he pawed it open and tackled his master. He is surrounded by all these other strangers! Thinking fast, he scent-marked Ciel. Instead of the reaction he was looking for, Ciel screeched. "Eww Pluto!" He smacked him on his rear leg, making him yelp. The teacher called for two janitors and they came in with a rope and muzzle. Feeling threatened, Pluto started growling. He attacked both head-on. Eventually, they called in Sebastian. When he came in, Pluto started shaking, head bowed. Oh no, now I am in trouble! he whined feebly. Sebastian gently roped a halter leash and muzzle around him, securing it carefully. Then, he lifted up Ciel and carried him home, dragging Pluto along. Pluto was placed in his cage while Ciel was given a thorough scrubbing in the tub. After he was fed, dressed, and resting comfortably. Pluto heard Sebastian returning to him. He backed to the corner of his cage. Sebastian walked in, sighing. "Pluto, if you keep this up, I will have to bring you along wherever I go…" He kneeled down and unlocked the cage. Pluto ran to him, licking his face and arms. "I know…your sorry…" He smiled slightly and took him to the kitchen. He poured his food into the bowl and refilled his other with cold water. Eating, Pluto was happy. He hadn't gotten in trouble! After he was done, he flaunted over to Sebastian. Getting up, Sebastian picked up Pluto and carried him outside where he tied him to a tree and beat him. Yelping miserably, he struggled until he was exhausted. Giving up, he accepted his fate. Finally, Sebastian picked him up, unhooking him from the tree and taking him in. He was set in his room, gate locked, door open. Pluto whined heading to the gate. Sebastian kneeled and petted Pluto's head lovingly. "Your stuck here for a while boy, masters rules." He carried in his food and water bowl, as well as a litter box for dogs that had fake grass growing on it. Sniffing it, Pluto peed. "Good boy." Throwing in a bone, Sebastian sighed. "I guess that's a day in the life of a Pluto…"