Chapter 2

To anyone reading this story, all references are based on the anime because Pluto's not in the manga. That is all.

I sat idly on Sebastian's bed, listening to the sounds of the mansion. I heard Bard yelling, some shattering sounds, and then Meirin's shrieks, and Pluto's infernal barking. I covered my head with Sebastian's pillow to try and block out the hideous sound.

When the noise stopped, boredom began gnawing away at me until I couldn't stand it anymore. Unlike the mutt, I could control when I shifted to my human form. I focused on a mental picture of my form, long black hair, vampire white skin, and eyes as red as a demon's. I felt a poof of smoke appear around me (where does this smoke come from anyways?) and then a growing, shifting, rearranging feeling came over me. My hair fell around my body as I sat on Sebastian's bed. Humans were so sensitive and vulnerable! They had no fur or claw with which to protect themselves.

I held my hand in from of my face critically and noticed that my nails tapered into a sharp point. I drew my finger along the pillow and smiled when cotton began pushing out of the thing cut. I got up slowly, stretching my legs and arms. I walked over to the door and poked my head out, checking for people.

The coast was clear. Operation find clothing is a go! I moved quickly though the hallway, keeping on my toes and peeking in every room to try and find clothes I could fit. As I closed the door to a random bedroom, I heard a high-pitched scream fill the air, "CIIEELLLLLL?" I covered my hands with my ears, "Damn humans, making so much noise all the time." Then a girl in a ruffled pink dress and golden curls rushed into the hallway. She slowed to a stop as she noticed me in the doorway of the room.

"You look like a doll!" Her green eyes sparkled mischievously.

"Why are you wearing cat ears?" She asked, trying to touch the top of my head. I jerked away, covering my ears with my hands.

"No reason, I like them," I said quickly.

"How do you do that with your mouth?" She asked, tying to fit her canines over her lip.

"I had a doctor do it," I lied.

"Do you want to play dress up with me?" she asked earnestly. I opened my mouth to say no but she had an iron grip on my wrist and was towing me away. I stumbled along after her, surprised by her speed and strength. Who was this girl?

"My name's Elizabeth but you can call me Lizzie," she said loudly. I wanted to cover her mouth with my hands, or wring her neck, but she stopped abruptly in front of a large door. She pushed open the door and the pinkenss almost blinded me, I swear, was there anything not pink in here?

There were several streamers hanging from the ceiling and lots of stuffed animals lined the walls. Dresses were thrown all around the floor along with several accessories.

"Are you a new maid here?" She asked, looking through a pile of dresses.

"Umm Yes! I was just hired today," I said quickly. This was it! I could e closer to Sebastian than that mutt!

"What happened to your clothes?" Lizzie asked, looking me up and down.

I thought for a moment, " I couldn't find my uniform."

"Oh, you can wear one of my dresses until then right?" Lizzie didn't seem to think my answer was odd.

"I don't think we're the same size," I said, eyeing the small girl.

"Oh! Then maybe you can wear one of Ran Mao's dresses! She and I were playing dress up when Uncle Lau came over," Lizzie said thoughtfully. (If this was a manga, now would be the random box showing Ran Mao in a frilly dress and Lau being upset Lizzie called him an uncle)

I nodded and watched the young girl as she pulled clothes from everywhere and made a small pile.

"Ok, done!" She said, holding out a pile of clothes to me. I took them gingerly and slipped on the garments one piece at a time. I felt ridiculous. How could this 'Ran Mao' person wear such skimpy clothing? She might as well be naked!

Nevertheless, I donned the new clothing and spun for Lizzie to see.

"Perfect!" beamed Lizzie at her own handiwork. Then from through the door you could hear someone calling , " Lady Elizabeth! Lady Elizabeth!"

"Oh, I've got to go!" she said, glancing at the door, "I'll see you around Ms…"

"Oh! My name is Kurayami, but you can call me Kura," I said with a smile.

"Bye Kura!" With that, the girl was gone.