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This story is a collaboration between Believe in the Unknown and myself. Please check out some of her other stuff! She's an awesome writer! The next chapter will be by her.
Prologue – The Letter
Dear Ciel,
I pray you are doing well. I have enclosed an invitation to the upcoming ball I pray you can attend. Sadly, this letter brings news of an alarming nature. I am sure you are aware of the recent murders of the citizens of London. Merchants, thieves, children, and prostitutes are all being killed indiscriminately. The secret police of informed me that this is the work of the underworld's criminal organization known as Fairy Tail. These people have been rumored to be involved in many other crimes such as the Robinson murder, the mass killing of children at the Thompson Orphange, and the smuggling of opium and other such harmful substances. Unfortunately, my secret police have never been able to prove their guilt. Now I ask you my faithful watchdog to solve this and bring these murders to justice.
Sincerely,
Queen Victoria
Ciel sighed as Sebastian walked into his office to serve his morning tea. However, Ciel was distracted by the contents of the letter that arrived from the queen early that morning.
"Good morning, master. Is Early Grey this morning all right?" Sebastian asked, pulling the tea cart up to Ciel's desk.
"Yes, that will be fine," Ciel answered with the wave of the hand. Before Sebastian had left Ciel commanded, "Prepare the carriage, we leave for London in an hour."
An hour later, Sebastian and Ciel were riding to London discussing the letter.
"It's a letter from the Queen. It states that the criminal organization known as Fairy Tail has been involved in the recent killings. Unfortunately, I need information which means I have to see him again."
Thirty minutes later, Ciel and Sebastian stepped out of the carriage in front of a seemingly normal undertaker business. Whenever, they stepped inside a skull rolled into Ciel's foot.
"What can I do for the young Earl Phantomhive?" asked the Undertaker as he stepped out of the shadows.
"I need information on the recent murders." Ciel stated, his face betraying no emotion. The Undertaker chuckled and said,
"You're always straight to the point. Come here," When they walked closer to the Undertaker a blade flew out of nowhere slicing the ends of Ciel's hair clean off.
"What are you doing, Levy dear?" Undertaker said, unfazed.
"I was practicing my knife throwing!" shouted Levy, running up to him. Ciel's eyebrows shot up in surprise when he saw her. She was a girl of barely fifteen only about half a head taller than him. She had bright blue hair and a big smile.
"Earl Phantomhive, I would like you to meet my new assistant, Levy McGarden." introduced the Undertaker.
"Charmed," Ciel muttered under his breath, "however, I would like some information regarding the murders."
"I actually believe Levy is better informed than me. I've been investigating another incident…" Undertaker trailed off.
"What do you need to know?" said Levy, turning around sharply looking Ciel right in the eyes.
"About the recent murders and who's behind them. Also the most efficient way to eliminate them." stated Ciel, slightly intimidated my Levy's bold personality (compared to other girls he knew at least.)
"Very well. But you'll have to pay my price first." replied Levy, a smirk on her lips.
Ciel was standing in the middle of a back alley ready to race a girl. When had the Earl Phantomhive ever stooped this low? Levy looked him in the eyes and said,
"Ready? Set? GO!" She took off at an alarming rate and was on the other end of the alley way before he had even taken five steps.
"WHAT?" Ciel asked, extremely confused.
"Sorry! Am I too fast for you?" taunted Levy.
"Miss McGarden, may I race you next?" Sebastian suddenly asked.
"Fine by me. If you can beat me I'll give the information you need," replied Levy, dazed by Sebastian's charms.
"Okay," said Sebastian, smiling ever so slightly.
Back in the funeral parlor, Levy gave all the information she could,
"Even in the underground we're not quite sure who committed the murders. Undertaker has taken care of all the bodies though."
"That makes no sense. Undertaker can usually at least have a fairly good guess to who committed the murder by the wounds left." Ciel stated.
"Yes, that's right. However, these people have nothing wrong with them except for the fact their dead. There are no cuts, scratches, or poison evident anywhere on any of the bodies." stated Levy.
"Well, as helpful as that was. Do you have any idea who did it?" sighed Ciel, exasperated.
"Rumors have been flying around that Fairy Tail did it..." started Levy.
"Good. Since they are an organization I will need help investigating and eliminating them. Do you have any suggestions?" Ciel said, cutting her off.
"Try Lucky Lucy. She's the best assassin in Great Britain. Plus, the rest of her troupe is just as skilled as her. In fact, they've been trained by some famous assassin by the name of Makarov. She can usually be contacted at the Lovely Hearts Tavern." suggested Levy, a little angrily since she was still mad at Ciel for cutting her off.
"Okay. We will be in contact." said Ciel, as Sebastian put on his coat. They left quickly and climbed into the carriage. Ciel told the driver,
"Lovely Hearts Tavern,"
A half hour later, Ciel and Sebastian were standing in front of a dingy looking tavern. However, Ciel wasn't fooled; this was very obviously a front for the opium trade. As he stepped in his thought was confirmed as the intoxicating smell of opium filled his lungs. He made his way over to the bartender, and he directed Ciel and Sebastian into the direction of a shady group of about four people. Before he could even open his mouth, a pretty blond girl asked smirking,
"What can we do for the Earl Phantomhive?"