The next morning Ciel was doing much better-- except for the fact that he vomited again as soon as he reached the bathroom, though luckily he managed to reach the sink in time.

Sebastian sighed and buried his face in his hand. "Bocchan, I strongly advise you to see a doctor." The demon's eyes flickered down to the Earl's lower stomach. Could it be true, he wondered. They were of two different species so scientifically speaking they should not be allowed to reproduce. They were both males so it went against the laws of nature. But the signs were there clear as day.

"For the last time I do not need to see a doctor. This illness, at the most, will last a few days." Ciel looked at his pale face in the mirror. His dark hair clung to his sweat drench forehead. There had not been time for him to put on his eye cover; the mark of the contract was illuminated brilliantly in the morning light. "With you by my side I have no worries about my health."

"A bit reckless don't you think?" Sebastian asked, tying the patch over Ciel's eye. "Regular exams are perfectly normal for humans to prevent dieses…or to check other things."

"Other things?" Ciel looked at Sebastian's reflection.

Sebastian sighed "For example, if somewhere were to expecting a child. Even if they are perfectly healthy they may want information on how the pregnancy is developing."

"…Yes I suppose someone would want to keep tabs on how things are developing. However, a pregnancy is completely irrelevant. Correct me if I am wrong but I believe we were discussing my case of the stomach flu." Ciel turned from the mirror. Arms crossed he waited for the demon's answer. Sebastian often remains silent to the earl's questions and statements. He seemed to think it was too easy for Ciel if he told him everything.

When he received no answer Ciel started piecing things together. Of course he had been noticing changes in his own body. His external organs had gotten a bit smaller. He assumed that was just due to the weather getting colder outside. It had happened before. The weight gain was due to overeating of rich foods Sebastian prepared. And the illness was caused by exposure to the many people on the streets. Right? "Sebastian, what are you implying? Am I to believe you're suspecting me of…of being…?" Ciel balled his hands into fists when the demon smirked. "Impossible! No! That night was nothing but...but…"

"But a wonderful night of passion." Sebastian ended for him. "I might add, at the risk of saying overly clichéd things; there is a first time for everything."

In the spirit of clichéd things Ciel placed his hand on his stomach. "If this is all true then I-I really don't want to see a doctor. Can you imagine if this got out? Your cover would be blown and I'd be rushed off for some kind of medical experimentations. God knows what would happen to the child."

"This is all just speculation on my part. I suggest we keep an eye out. In the meantime we have guests coming tonight and you must prepare yourself to discuss wedding options with Lady Elizabeth." Sebastian steered the boy back to the bedroom. Even though Ciel was now considered an adult in the world he still could not do the simplest of tasks; tying ties or shoelaces. Cute.

Ciel was dressed and waiting by six that evening. Just as the grandfather clock gave its final echoing musical chime the door opened and the intimidating women stepped inside. He gave a nervous smile "Welcome dear Aunt Frances. Elizabeth."

Over the years Elizabeth had grown from a hyper-active girl to a refined young lady. She was dressed in a pale pink gown, her hair done up in an elegant style, she was the definition of beauty. It was too bad Ciel had to break the engagement. He would have liked to see her on their wedding night. Ciel shook his head to clear it of impure thoughts.

Earlier, Sebastian had done a short examination of Ciel's supposed conditioned and confirmed it, by that time though it was too late to cancel the dinner party.

Since the confirmation of the mysterious pregnancy the butler and master duo had been coming up with believable excuses to break an engagement of such importance. "Perhaps there could be another woman?" Sebastian had suggested as he paced before Ceil's desk. "A foreigner from America."

Ciel shook his head again "They would want to meet her. There's no way we can get a woman here in time." They were running out of choices…and time…

Sebastian had merely smiled, hand over his heart, and said "I am a servant of the Phantomhive household. It is only natural that I should be able to prove your story true."

And so Sebastian had disguised himself as a young American woman. Eighteen years of age, dark black hair and dressed in an eye catching green dress. As Ciel greeted the guests he made his way down the grand staircase. Gracefully he curtsied "Honored guests. Welcome."

Ciel's jaw dropped. He stared, blushing, at what Sebastian had become. "A-Aunt Frances …Elizabeth…this is—um—she is…"

Sebastian held out his left hand, showing off a deep red engagement ring "I am his fiancée, Abigail Rogers." To make matters worse, or perhaps better, the demon brought his hand back to rest of his lower abdomen. And for the first time Ciel noticed there was a slight bulge. He could have throttled the demon right then and there for going that far. "After all, marrying me was the least he could do."

The fight that had followed was by far the most intense Ciel had ever gone through. By the time they left both his aunt and Lizzy were in angry tears and Ciel himself was sprouting a new black eye courtesy of his aunt's fist. Several knick knacks were broken and scattered on the wooden floors. Chairs had been turned over in fits of rage but at least the engagement was off…and Ciel's reputation was on the fence. All had agreed to keep this between the four of them until they had more time to think and had calmed down.

"Never, in my wildest dreams, would I have guessed you would go that far." Ciel hissed at the female Sebastian. "You were just supposed to be a substitute!"

"Bocchan," Sebastian called out calmly, his voice still feminine. "If I was just a substitute they would have kicked me to the curb and gone on with the arranged engagement. By appearing as though I were having your child—"

"They would know I would do the honorable thing and marry you." Ciel ended for him. Sebastian nodded.

"Pardon me," Sebastian said, lifted the dress up off the floor. "I must go change. It's almost time for bed."

Ciel watched as his 'Fiancée' strode away back up the stairs. Once out of ear shot the young earl sighed and said "damn you for being so beautiful."