"Hime-sama, it's time to wake up." A clear, gentle, deep voice separated her from the void of black that was her dream.
The silver curtains were whisked away to allow the sunlight to filter in to the large room. They were tied away to the sides as the sunlight shone on the fine silk sheets. "I hear a bird singing." She murmured quietly as she sat up. Her misty gray eye opened to gaze around her room; landing on her butler. Her long bangs covered her right eye.
"Hmph. Well? Darius, prepare my clothes for today, and when I call you back, I want you to do my hair, and assist me with my jewellery and shoes. Then, go and prepare breakfast."
Darius; a dark-haired, red-eyed young man bowed. "Right away, Hime-sama. Would you like my assistance with getting changed?"
She grabbed a pillow and threw it at him, of which he expertly dodged. "Of course not! A Lady needs her privacy! Now hurry up!" With a huff; she crossed her arms and looked away stubbornly as Darius smiled mysteriously, and followed his orders.
"Darius, come in."
When he returned, she stood before him wearing a scarlet dress with no sleeves and a V-neck. Black lace trimmed the ends and the bottom, as well as the untied strands of lacing at the back of the dress hanging freely. Black roses were stitched to the hip of the dress and diamonds ran down the V-neck of the dress. Her gray eye was glittering icily and her black hair cascaded down her back.
"Tie the back of my dress." She ordered.
"Yes, Hime-sama." With swift movements, the dress was laced up and tied neatly. A crimson choker was put around her neck and was adorned with diamonds and rubies. Black, fingerless, elbow-high gloves were put on her, as well as knee-high black socks and white high-heeled boots. Diamond earrings were clipped in to her ears and a small tiara trimmed with sparkling diamonds was a final touch as Darius tied her hair elegantly.
"Hmph. Certainly took your time, huh?" She hissed; as he just smiled. Her straight black hair that fell to her knees was brushed with care by her butler, and a plait was tied at each side; a red ribbon tying the end.
"Forgive me, Hime-sama." Darius smiled. His red eyes looked down at her; a 15 year old girl who took it upon her to fulfill her duty as the head of the Koori family. Lucia Koori; the infamous Ice Princess. Taking a clean white bandage, he tied it over her right eye.
"I'll let it slide this time. Do be more efficient." She muttered.
"Of course, Hime-sama. Lord Knight will be coming today, isn't he?"
"That's right. We'll be discussing some things. Tomorrow we'll be departing on the cruise ship, right, Darius? Zane and his family are going, and wished that I attend as well."
"That is right, Hime-sama."
"You seem awfully quiet, Darius. Something troubling you?"
"Of course not, Hime-sama," Darius smiled; his red eyes glowing. "I'm just eagerly waiting for the day that I may devour that delectable soul of yours."
Darius Winter was a demon. She had contracted with him 5 years ago; after she found her parents dead. Glen and Celia Koori had been murdered, and in her insanity, had somehow summoned a demon. The seal was in her right eye; which she hid beneath a bandage and her bangs. Darius became her faithful butler; who obeyed every order she gave.
'Koori' was Japanese for 'ice', resulting in her nickname as the 'Ice Princess'. Her grandfather's last name was Koori; and he had been from Japan; and had married an English woman. Her father then married an English woman as well. However, Lucia did have tendencies to use Japanese honourifics when she spoke.
"Good morning, Lord Knight." Darius said politely; as he opened the door to welcome the 18 year-old next-in-line head of the Knight family; Drake Knight. His dark brown hair was swept back neatly, and his green-blue eyes possessed a bored look.
"Welcome to the Koori manor, Knight-sama." Lucia smiled. "Come, Oliver has prepared tea for us." She led the tall young man towards the dining room; where one of her servants; the chef; Oliver, had prepared Earl Gray tea and some biscuits. "Ah, Darius, please check on Oliver's progress with organizing lunch, will you? And please check on Samantha, Drew, Landon and Roland as well."
"Yes, Hime-sama." Darius bowed, and strolled away towards the kitchen where the servants were.
The staff of the Koori household consisted of Darius; the head butler, Oliver Westling; the chef who was very far-sighted and an ex-assassin and one of the best snipers, Samantha Aldrich; the maid who was extremely intelligent, Drew Aldrich; Samantha's husband; a servant with a photographic memory, Landon Traille; the gardener with a highly-developed sense of foresight and Roland Tunell; the steward who was extremely skilled with any weapon given.
"Your chef did a good job at making these biscuits, Lady Koori." Drake commented.
"Thank you. I should tell you that my childhood friend will be arriving soon," Lucia stated. "He was jealous when I told him that I was inviting you to have tea," She let a small giggle escape her lips; her gray eye gleaming with amusement as she set her tea cup back on to the table. "And please, you may call me by my first name."
"Luciaaaaa! ~" Out of nowhere, a tall, 16-year old boy with black hair and bright blue eyes wrapped his arms around her in a hug. "Lucia, I missed you! ~"
"Z-Zane?"
"Hmph. Keep away from my Lucia, okay?" He hissed at Drake; giving him a death glare. Drake only chuckled.
"How interesting." He snickered; popping a biscuit in to his mouth.
"Ahh, sorry, my Lady." Roland apologized as he entered the room. "I should've made sure that Lord Zane didn't interrupt you and Lord Knight's tea."
"Tsk, tsk, Roland," Darius snickered, as he appeared behind the younger man. "Hime-sama—"
"Hush now, Darius," Lucia ordered calmly. Zane looked over to Darius and Roland. A playful glimmer lit his blue eyes. "Hey, hey, Darius and Roland." He greeted. "It's not Roland's fault, Lucia. I came barging it, 'coz I was worried about you."
Lucia sighed, and smiled slightly to her childhood friend. "I know. I'll let it slide this time, Roland."
"Thank you, my Lady!" Roland smiled brightly and bowed, then scampering away towards the kitchen to help with lunch.
"You never let me off that easily, Hime-sama." Darius said; feigning hurt in his voice, but was grinning.
"Hmph. Go and check on the servants, Darius. I haven't finished my tea with Knight-sama."
"Please, call me by my first name, Lady Lucia." Drake said; smiling, and receiving another death glare from Zane. "Keep away from my cute little Lucia!" Zane told Drake sternly.
"Zane!" Lucia sighed.
"Thank you for the tea and the delicious lunch, Lady Lucia." Drake smiled.
"You are welcome. Do come back for another tea time." Lucia replied.
Drake took her hand, and gently kissed it, bidding a farewell to Zane; who glared dangerously at him. Lucia blinked in surprise, but didn't let it faze her. Turning, she walked towards her study. "Darius, close the doors. There's a draft."
A/N: Hello, it's Doomsday Raven! ~ Okay, so here's another Kuroshitsuji fanfic. ~ So, my OC; Lucia, has her contract seal in her eye, so I guess Ciel influenced that. xD 'Coz I wanted Lucia and Darius to have a strong bond; 'coz the more obvious the place of the seal, the stronger the contract, or something. xD Anyway, the two OCs that are servants; one has extremely good far-sightedness, and is a sniper; so that's based off of Mey-rin of Kuroshitsuji, and the one that had a highly-developed sense of foresight is based off of Bard. Just sayin'. As usual, I DO NOT, own Kuroshitsuji. I wish, but no. xD And guess what? I edited it! xD Darius calls Lucia as 'Hime-sama'; which is Japanese for 'princess'.