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Why was Grell Sutcliff leaning at a tree in this garden? (Grinning like an idiot and babbling about meeting Sebby. Grrr. Maybe I should kill an annoying red dressed grim reaper today?)
Anyway, I decided that the well-being of the young master was more important than that bloody idiot in the garden. He could very well wait. (Or just go away!)
I carried Ciel into the bath room while he was still clinging to my chest. (How cute…^-^)
His unpleasant smell of sweat and vomit burned into my nose so it obviously would be the best to bath him first. I now just held him in one arm and with the other I let some water into the bath tub. I made the water rather cold because the fever seemed to get into a critic state. I had to cool down Ciel as fast as possible.
When the tub was filled, I gently took the young masters clothing off and he started shivering again. He seemed to be cold but his body was burning hot. I didn't really want to give him a shock so I had to warn him of the cold water.
"Young master…?" I asked, concerned that he couldn't focus on me. His glassy eyes turned to me und he blinked a few times until he realized the situation. He instantly blushed as he noticed that he was leaning against me, totally naked.(I like it when he is embarrassed. That's just so much more cute) He tried to back down a few steps but he was so dizzy that I had to catch him before he hit the floor.
"You shouldn't move too much, young master" I said and smirked slightly. "W-what are we doing here, S-sebastian?" he asked confused and looked at me with big eyes. "I was just going to bath you but it will be very cold. I just wanted to warn you." I explained to him. "Al-alright. I'm prepared" Ciel mumbled and closed his eyes in acceptance. I just nodded and lifted him firmly into the tub.
As his pale skin touched the icy water his eyes snapped open and his body tensed. I placed him into the water and he instantly began to shiver even harder than before. "I-it's c-c-cold!" he complained and looked at me with angry eyes. (He really is fast, isn't he?)
"I told you so, young master." I informed him firmly and just gave him a smile. "B-but why i-is it so c-cold!?" he asked not understanding. (Incredibly fast, isn't he?) "It's to lower you're temperature. It already reached a critic height." I explained while I started to wash him. "O-oh. I u-understand." he mumbled. "My mind i-is already c-clearing." I smiled satisfied. The cold bath was working. (of course it was)
We both fell silent as I continued to wash him. After the young master was dressed again, I carried him back to his chambers. As I firmly laid him down onto the bed, his eyelids fluttered and he seemed to drift away into sleep. I gently wrapped the blanket tight around his small body and laid my hand on top of his burning forehead. The fever had gone down just a tiny bit and that wasn't an acceptable state.
I looked up my ill master with a frown and thought about what to do next. If I didn't hurry, his life could be dangered. This clearly wasn't an option. Maybe I should use some special medicine? It couldn't make it worse, now could it? I smiled determined at Ciel another time and headed downstairs. To get the herbs that I would need, I had to pay a short visit to the woods. I just wanted to leave the manor as I remembered an annoyance in the garden, which I had to get rid of. I really wasn't in the mood right now. That reaper had to wait, because the young Master was much more important. (And I really didn't want to deal with that pathetic idiot)
I now decided to hurry even more and headed to the woods in just a second.
As fast as I could, I gathered all the herbs that I needed and went back to the manor once again. As I avoided that grim reaper again I hurried into the kitchen through the back entrance. I decided quickly to brew the herbs into Ciel's tea, because that would be the easiest way to infuse it to him.
I was finished in less than a second and sighed in relief. The young master's illness was going to be over soon. (Maybe it was a little more exhausting than I previously thought. Too both of us) I smiled slightly as I carried the tea cart up to the young masters chambers. As I entered his room, I found the young master sleeping. He looked so vulnerable, so fragile, so small and innocent. (He certainly doesn't seem innocent if you know his true nature)
I found myself smiling at him and my hand found its way to his head. His forehead was still pretty hot but at least he seemed to have taken a good amount of sleep. I began to gently stroke his hair and whispered into his ear. "Young master, it's time for your medicine…" His eyes snapped open immediately and his they were all clear again so he was getting better already.
Ciel looked at me like he was going to say something but I noticed a slight shaking of his head. Was something wrong with him? Maybe… (I can't understand emotions after all so I didn't notice what it really was…) The young master seemed to have focused again and looked at the tea on the tablet. "What kind of tea is that, Sebastian? It-achoo-smells strange, somehow." Ciel said with a rough voice. I nodded and served the tea to him.
"This is indeed no ordinary tea. It's a special mixture of herbs to cease fever and remove the bacteria from your body." Ciel looked at the tea suspiciously and turned up his nose at the smell. "Very well", he said and took the cup out of my hands. After a moment he took a small sip and grimaced as the taste spread through his mouth. "Well, this is kind of disgusting" he spat and eyed my angry. Then he sighed and looked back at the tea.
"But if it helps…" Ciel shrugged his shoulders and took another tiny sip as- "SEBBBY! WHERE ARE YOU, MY LOVE? WHY DON'T YOU COME DOWN HERE AND WE HAVE SOME FUN TOGETHER?" I shuddered and my mood went from 0 down to -10. (totally not my day) I sighed in frustration, I had totally forgotten about that idiot.
I felt Ciel's mocking glance at my back and I slowly turned around to him. He smiled slightly and amusement blinked in his eyes. "Well, shouldn't you-achoo- hurry down and take care of him? He is disturbing my healing process." I looked at him and sighed in defeat. "Yes my lord, I shall do so immediately"
When I arrived in the backyard, suddenly a flash of red came flying towards my. Out of reflex (and common sense) I stepped aside and Grell Sutcliff landed face down in the snow beside me. "Ouch! What are you doing, Sebby?" The red dressed grim reaper grumbled as he lifted himself up from the cold ground.
I really wasn't in the mood to talk let alone fight with this disturbing idiot. "What are you here for?", I asked him emotionless and received a seemingly hurt look from him. "Aww, don't be like that!" Grell smirked at me (he really has sharp teeth) and he winked what made me shudder once again. Disgusting…
"How about that, Sebby? I'm going to tell you why I'm here if you promise to spend a night with me" the idiot snarled and his tongue ran over his lips. If demons could vomit than I would have done it by now. "No." I said with a voice as cold as ice. "How about that, grim reaper: Tell me why you're here and I will spare your useless life." I wouldn't argue about this any longer. I had to get back to side of my young master. Grell's face fell and he looked upset. "You're no fun at all, Sebby. But if you wish so, I shall grant it." The grim reaper growled and brought out his 'death scythe' (Really, what was that thing anyway?)
I too prepared myself for a fight and rolled up my sleeves. I wouldn't want them to get dirty.
"Alright, I will stain you in beautiful red, Sebby" Grell said and smirked at me.
"My apologize, but I don't have time to deal with you" I growled back and rushed towards him. In the blink of an eye I stood behind him. As fast as I could, I grabbed his arm and pulled it into my direction until I heard a promising crunch. The grim reaper winced in pain as I broke his arm but he wouldn't give in like that.
He rushed his elbow behind into my stomach and I had to let go of his arm and back a few steps away. Grell used that chance and swung around, his death scythe flying towards my head. So he was serious now. I quickly made a back flip and dashed out of the range of his weapon. A few strains of hair flowed through the air and I sighed disappointed. My hair was a mess now.
I looked up into the sky and saw that the sun was already setting. "Look, Sebby! The sunset! Isn't that romantic?" This idiot was beginning to giggle and zoned out. (I really didn't want to see his daydreams. Shudder.) But that was my chance.
I jumped into the cold air and landed right above Grell. My hands laid themselves around his neck and I used the energy from my previous jump to press them together. While I choked Grell Sutcliff I heard a desperate scream from inside the manor.
"SEBASTIAN! HELP ME, YOU IDIOT!" Ciel's screamed like he was in pain and I heard some different noises as well. What the hell was going on here?
I loosened my grip on Grell's throat. He started to laugh with a rough voice and finally started to talk. "I came here…to collect Ciel Phantomhives soul." No…way… My mind went totally blank and I stared at the grim reaper furiously.
"What is killing him?!" I screamed into his face, my aura changing into pure rage. I saw fear shining in Grell's eyes but I didn't care. With shaking hands the grim reaper opened his book and began to read. "Ciel Phantomhive died at the age of thirteen. Cause of the death: Allergic reaction to the herb 'Tenebris Catena'."
No. No, this couldn't be happening. Ciel couldn't die just like this! I, Sebastian, was the only one that would end his life! This was for sure. But…Practically I was ending his life. Indirect. It's my fault… I gave him those damn herbs! How could I make a mistake like that…? It is my fault... My damn fault! Argh, I'm feeling strange... What is that...?
I really didn't understand. Full of rage I punched Grell into the face.
"Don't you dare taking his soul!", I yelled and threw him so far away how I could. I would kill him later.
Breathing fast, I rushed into Ciel's chambers. He laid on his bed. The small figure not moving. I hurried to his side, to see that he was still alive. But his throat was swollen and he was crying. I kneeled down at the side of his bed and took his head into my shaking hands. (Why were they shaking? Why…)
He looked up at me and smiled sadly. "Sebastian…", he croaked and his voice was braking midway. "Young master…" I replied, my voice also shaking. Argh, this was so confusing. I couldn't think straight… I could hear Ciel's heartbeat but it slowed down bit by bit.
"You're an idiot. You broke… the contract…I won't let…you get away…with…that…" Ciel whispered and he slapped me across the face. But his hand was already so weak that it felt like he was petting me. (Maybe he was. He likes dogs after all) I gently stroke his hair and watched as his eyes closed slowly. I growled and laid my forehead at his.
"Don't die, young master. This game isn't fun at all. I know you aren´t a morning person but you have to wake up. I'm sorry…" I whispered into his ears and closed my eyes. It was all my fault… How could this be happening…? And…what ist that…? A feeling…
Silently, I listen to his heartbeat.
Bump, bump, bump, bump…bump…bump…bump…bump…
...
It stopped. Ciel Phantomhive had died.
A/N: Cliffhanger! Haha, this is a very nice end, don't you think so? :)
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