As the three headed down the stairs, Nan, the old woman, eyed them cautiously with a stern look of disapproval. She watched as the master and butler coerced their way into Sheina's life within just an hour. All four of them had made eye contact and Sheina was the only one to look away from her stare. An uncomfortable feeling brewed within her as she made her way down, dressed in such attire.
Sheina looked around anxiously to see if any of her regulars noticed her disappearance or recognized her from this ruse. She began to wonder why she had accepted to help them in the first place. After all, she didn't know them. She sighed in slight of herself being so gullible once again. She always got herself into these messes and could never keep out of trouble despite always trying to do the right thing.
Nobody seems to have noticed anything out of the ordinary, in all honestly, nobody even bothered to look up from their drinks or hot dishes. They all seemed to be in their own worlds or conversations. She sighed in relief to the fact that this could actually work. Perhaps Sebastian had done a good job on her. He had given her a pair of clothes to change into and she had let him in again to help with the cap and figuring, despite being completely embarrassed. He had teased her but reassured her that she could fool just about anyone. He had even given her a short speech on mannerisms and way of speaking that a street boy might say.
He had also given her a small story to comply with just in case anything went array. She prayed it wouldn't.
"This way." she says as Sebastian opens the glass door and lets the two head out towards the busy street. They all follow along, trailing behind Sheina as they head in the direction of the last crime scene. The trip there is quiet and uneventful to which they were all thankful for. After a few twists and turns and several stretches along the way, they came to a stop at a bloody scene.
Wooden crate piles in the corner of small circular divot area, a street lamp hovering a few feet away. Some crates were toppled over and you could tell by the placing of certain things that there was a struggle here. Soaked blood and blood stained puddles decorate the scene. A spiked metal fence separate a patch of wildflowers and trees to one side, a brick building outlaying the other. Vines creep up the building in growth, and a lonely bench sits a few feet away under the light.
"This area is perfect for a quick struggle, there wouldn't be enough light to see any known attacker." Ciel states, taking in the surroundings.
"But then why stay in the corner away from the light? Unless you know what's about to happen." Sheina states, confusion spreading across her face as clear as day.
"If the victim knew they would be killed, why not prevent it? Unless they were promised some form or release for their situation?" Sebastian says aloud as he ponders a number of situations that could be chalked up.
Several people passed by, apparently unmoved by the fact of the crime. Were these people so use to crime that it just didn't faze them anymore? This area is within rival gangs so the fact they may be used to it might only be a fraction of the case. They were probably trying not to draw attention to themselves as well and just went about their own business lest, to stay out of the gangs.
"We need more information about what happened." Ciel says and turns to Sheina. "Is there anywhere else you can think of that may be helpful to our investigation?"
Sheina looks down in thought before nodding. "Follow me." They continue down a long stretch, plenty of younger children running around the streets in raggedy clothes and many shady figures leaning around corners, shadows and alleyways.
"It's down this way," she comes to a stop and points down an alleyway. Gang signs and symbols outline the concrete buildings and a metal gate, rusted and sturdy sits in an open angle at the end. Trash and puddles litter the area and a stench all too familiar wafts through the air. "We need to be careful, though. We're in the Other's territory."
They both nod to her and begin walking down, cautiously. No noise bustled in this area of town, being the most recent incident and new territory. The citizens knew where they should and shouldn't go, being enemy territory or bad areas of the city. They weren't blind as to know how to keep their necks out of trouble. Sheina stops abruptly, pulling a hand to her mouth with wide eyes as she points with the other ahead of her.
Blocked by a crate, Ciel and Sebastian move around behind her to see what exactly she is staring at. The first thing is the stench... Whoever this guy is, he has been there for awhile. His face is unrecognizable except for his mouth, forever locked in a screaming position and his clothes are slashed to shreds. Blood pools around what once was a man and his limbs are posed in unnatural angles, at least, what is left of his limbs, anyway. Chunks of his remains lay around him and his stomach is cut, the insides a bit too visible than needed to see. Sheina quickly looks away, afraid the image to be burned into her mind if she stares any longer.
Ciel pulls a hank and puts it to his nose to block out what he can of the smell, his eyes narrowing in disgust as he takes a step back from the horrific scene. Sebastian walks another step ahead, kneeling before the corpse as he inspects it. "No doubt this guy suffered tremendous pain before his end."
"That's awful. I didn't realize these gangs would be so cruel!" Sheina blurts, taking note to only look at the others and effortly not taking another glance towards the dead.
"It is, but this is why we've been sent to stop this. Sebastian, look at that." Ciel points with his other hand, leading behind the corpse. A bloodied set of footprints walk the way ahead of them.
"It seems that the killer had other plans..." Sebastian states before standing up and they all begin walking towards the path lain ahead.
"You guys cant be serious, going in by yourselves?! You could get killed!" Sheina tries but to no avail.
"This is our job, if you can not stomach it, go back home." Ciel states, a look of shock spreading heatedly over Sheina's face. "We do not have time to babysit."
A heavy frown weighs over, as she tightens her fists and stomps towards Ciel, pushing his shoulder back to face him. She sets her blue-gold eyes directed to his, only a mere few inches apart and states irritably, "Do not treat me as if I am a child. Under normal circumstances your way of doing things is idiotic and you will only get yourself killed. You don't know the territories and gang members like I do, so you need a guide. Second, a two-man army walking aimlessly isn't-"
"Alright, already! You may follow... Just don't come complaining to me if you-" Ciel stops, realizing the other two had begun walking ahead of him, leaving him a couple feet behind in a teasing manner. "Hey! You can't just leave without me!" Ciel jogs to catch up as they continue suspecting the scenes.
After several minutes, the trio comes to a halt, the bloodied footsteps ending after so far from the host, the blood had worn off. Fortunately, they were at a dead end, full of different connected buildings and doors. "Where should we look in?"
Ciel and Sebastian think a minute before answering her, "Master, I believe we should wait to rush in unprepared. We now know where our killer went to, but we must wait and see the passings of individuals before we go into the lions den."
"Yes, I agree. Then, Sheina and I will head back and I want you to scope out everything you can. Report back to me when you are finished."
"Yes, Master." Sebastian bows and follows them out of the alley, watching them disappear in the busy street, headed back towards the start. Sebastian smiles, slinking back into the shadows of the alley before saying, "I know you're there. You might as well come out, unless you want me to come find you, which I assure you, wont end well."
Sebastian looks in the direction, awaiting for the suspect to come out. After a brief minute, "Alright, then. I have warned you after all." He begins to go in the direction, but stops when a man pops out of the crate. "Please, do explain yourself quickly, I do have a busy day ahead of me." And with that, his eyes flash a bright red before he smiles again, this time a bit more devious.
A/N:
Sorry this chapter took awhile to complete... Its been acting up and is going to be sent into repairs Monday! I know I know...Im peeved at it too XD It sucks, but I promise to write more when it comes back! I'm hoping it wont be too long... Please be patient with me! Thank you! 3 Also, this chapter isn't too long due to the problems with my computer but...I promise I will make them a bit longer!
