first chapter :) hope you enjoy
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also this going to be a short story probably to ten chapters I think :)
Chapter one:
The storm was louder and fiercer than before. The tree rattling on her window appears like spider morphed into a flying wasp. She wanted to cry out for her mother but her throat wouldn't utter a word. Another strike of lightening boomed and her body reacted with a jump. The shadows in her room were now forming into creepy monsters that only come in her nightmares. Running to the closet so the monster wouldn't get her; she dive inside. Shivering in fear of what lied outside, her thoughts drenched of the boogy man.
So through the remainder of the night she slept in the closet that was filled with fancy dresses that she hated. The booming thunder wasn't as loud as before. The hardwood kept some of noise out but the annoying thumping was still there every time a lightning bolt hit the ground. Tears began trickling down her pale rosy cheeks wishing for him to come in. Tonight was going to be yet another sleepless night for little Celeste Phantomhive
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When morning rose, the storm was gone. Celeste was hurled on top of clothes in her makeshift bed. She was dead tired not realizing the door to her room opening. The clacking noise were becoming closer and closer then finally shining bright light beamed. The sun was so bright that she dug deeper into the clothes.
"Miss Celeste, what are you doing in the closet?" Sebastian said opening the doors wider. She didn't know what to say. He lifted her out of the closet , effortlessly. Touching her cheek softly as he sat her on the bed.
"I was scared" She muttered twiddling her fingers whenever she was nervous. Sebastian shook his head and sighed as he returned to the closet finding Miss Celeste clothing on the ground. Unfortunately for him all the clothes were wrinkled from her laying on them.
"Goodness, they are all ruined. I'm going to have to iron them all" He sighed. This girl is giving me more work and it's barely the morning. Of course her Mother wouldn't be here to care for her child. Her mother is still in bed from her long 'Trip'. She's been out in France exploring other master isn't informed of this since he's so busy with his work and wealth but of course sooner or later, her mother's dirty secret would be out. .
"Sorry Sebastian" The little girl mumbled again. Grabbing the the bundle of clothes in one arm, he gave her another parental stare reminding to not do it usually took his warnings well but apparently last night, she's was too scared.
"I'll be back momentarily, then we could get on with your lessons" He smiled leaving the room. Skipping to the bathroom, she grabbed her pink toothbrush, and went on brushing. The front, then the back and finally the tongue. These were the little things that Sebastian taught her. As soon as she was finished, he was already back in the room. He dressed in his teachers clothes and fancy glasses. Smiling brightly, she enjoyed these costumes that Sebastian wore. It made her feel a bit normal. Coming from a rich a family, she didn't have enough experience of everyday life, or had many friends. It was hard life, but with Sebastian she was able to pull through barley.
"Lets get you dressed and then will head to the library for your studies." He said unbuttoning her nightgown. Slipping over her head, he folded her pajama neatly. The dress he had her wear today was a dark blue navy with white lace at the tips of the bottom.
"Now, let us start the day shall we?" He said lending out his hand. Even though Celeste has lived here for the remainder of her life, the mansion was too big for her to get around. One time, she almost was lost. The maids and servants searched everywhere but couldn't find her. It wasn't until Sebastian finally found her which was his room. She was sitting quietly playing with kittens in Sebastian's closet. The kittens in the closet became their super top secret. If the master or the master's wife found out, they surely have the kittens drown in the river.
Passing her Father's office, which she is never to go to, she learned her lesson rather quickly when she was three. Now being five she knows a bit better. Whenever she was curious Sebastian would be their at the door shooing her away. The library was the closest to the office, though. Entering, there was one desk meant for Celeste. Sitting she waited for Sebastian as he skimmed by what looks like a gazillion of books to a five year old.
" Will start reading and writing for today." He declares stacking three large books. Celeste couldn't help but wince of all the learning she was going to face. Teaching was the only thing that Sebastian wasn't gentle at. He held strict rules and only requires perfection. Reading came easier to her but writing not so much. She either wrote too big, too small or too sloppy.
Handing her the pen of despair, she was to write the "The cat ran home" at least 5x and then then she was to read to him. The writing took longer but Sebastian expected as much.
"Careful with your 'a' your making them slanted" He said observing them closely. The lower case 'a' were the hardest and then the letter 's' was the worst. Letting out a sigh she held the pen even more tighter concentrating on her letters. But no matter how hard she tried they never came out like Sebastian's letters.
" You are approving quite well, Celeste. Keep up the good work." He said drawing from what appears like a flower. Smiling, she could not help but wanting to jump for joy. It was sometimes quite rare to get a compliment from him or anyone really. Despite being so young, Sebastian made sure she read much harder literature than what the normal five year old is reading.
"Mom- I mean Mr. Sebastian. Are you going to teach me chess?" She grinned. Sebastian had to think about it for a bit. Checking his old watch, which was the same one ever since he came began his days as butler, he found that he had a few minutes to teach her the basics. Probably not enough to actually play a practice game, but for her to know the names of the pieces.
"We have a few minu-
"SEBASTIAN! I need you!" the earl's wife screamed from her room. The smile was wiped off from Celeste face clean. She knew that Sebastian was going to have to attend to his duties. Since it was her mother calling, Sebastian would be too busy for any play time.
"I'm sorry, Celeste but your Mother needs me at the moment" He bowed slightly. He didn't know what was worse, dealing with her pesky chihuahua or the owner herself. Celeste greatly hated her mother's chihuahua, despite treating the dog better than her own daughter, the dog chased and bit her every chance it got.
"Okay... See you tomorrow then Sebastian" She said sadly hopping off the wooden chain heading to her room again. Oddly Sebastian stopped her before she could get out the door. In the side of his coat pocket was a key to his room. Usually Sebastian would never...Never share his most precious kittens with the likes of anyone but since it's Celeste, it bothers him to see her in disappointment. Although it's not like Sebastian cared for her, the master was his top priority. It was just that she was the daughter of a noble family.
" Here is the key to my room. You remember how to arrive there, right?" Sebastian asked as Celeste navy blue eyes brighten with excitement. She nodded her head as Sebastian handed her the key.
"If you please do me this favor to feed my precious kittens?" Sebastian smiled at the the thought of them. Celeste continued nodding and then fled out the door to kitchen.
"Celeste!" Sebastian called causing her to freeze in the mid- hall. He pulled Celeste up slightly in the air turning her to in the other direction.
"The kitchen is in the other direction." Sebastian sighed. Celeste merely giggled and then was sprinting away. Hopefully that child doesn't get lost again. If she does, no one will bother to look for. Her mother would have me go on full on search for that ugly mutt rather than her.
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It had taken a few minutes for her to arrive down stairs. Celeste had to be careful whenever she was running or walking alone in the mansion. If the dog spotted her running, it'll go after her. When the dog was first brought to the mansion, it left her with bleeding ankles and hands. Celeste cried to her mom, about how the dog bit her but it was well...Let's just say the dog wasn't he one who was put outside for disobedience.
Peeping into the kitchen the Servants were cooking something that smelled like curry. Spices weren't her favorite but she would eat it still. Once Celeste entered the kitchen, they all greeted her. One servant in particular, 'Mary' dashed toward her with open arms.
"YOU LOOK SO ADORABLE TODAY! Sebastian knows exactly what color that compliments you! What do you need" She cooed still embracing poor Celeste against her large chest. Blushing a bit which caused another awed from Mary, Celeste merely whispered her order "I was wondering if I could have a glass of milk, Please" She added.
" Of course!" She said dropping her and hurrying to the fridge. Grabbing the carton of milk, she quickly poured her a large glass.
"Thank you Mary!" Celeste smiled and was off to her mini mission from Sebastian. There was five kittens in Sebastian's closet. There was a bit of debate on what their names were. Sebastian went with more common names like Frank or something. Celeste called them by things that sound more funny and child like for example "Bubbles".
Slowly she walked back up the stairs, making sure not a drop fell from the glass. Nearly up the steps, a low growl came from the top. Freezing, Celeste gazed at the small dog in fear. It yapped and bark before it scurried down the steps and attack. Despite the dogs small size, the chihuahua held a tight grip whenever it bit her. Snapping at her feet and dress, Celeste tripped. her body fell backwards tumbling down. The dog chased after her, but stopped licking the droplets of milk that fell from the floor. The glass of the drink, shattered piercing her hands.
The servants heard the noise and quickly came to the entrance, but of course not before the Lady of the household. Her fist were clenched noticing the mess of Celeste dress first rather the injuries in her hand. Mary pulled out from the pool of servants that huddled around the girl. She carried Celeste in her arms.
"Are you okay? Of course not, your hand is bleeding. Let me take you to the kitchen there's probably some banda-
"Who are you?" The mother question roughly glaring down at the servant that had the color of rich caramel with beautiful hazel or green eyes depending on what she wore. Mary was gorgeous but her statues lowered her chances with other men.
" My name is Mary. I am the maid" She bowed.
"Unhand my daughter, I'll deal with her. All of you go back to work now!" She ordered her voice echoing. The rest of the Servants hurried out not wanting to get fired. Although Mary was hesitant she walked slowly to the kitchen. Cracking the door slightly she could see Celeste and her Mother. The things she said were not the concern of caring Mother.
"YOU LOOK ABSOLUTELY FILTHY! WHAT MAN WOULD WANT TO MARRY YOU! YOU ARE TO GO TO YOUR ROOM WITHOUT DINNER!" She yelled clenching to Celeste long navy blue hair. Celeste only whimpered as she was pushed roughly up the stairs. Mary tighten her fist as she heard the little noble girl whimpered. Despite Mary living a low statues life, she had family that loved her dearly. Her mother and father were willingly do anything for, if they had enough money of course. As the Servants were making supper for there masters, Mary was going to be cooking for one person.
Lady Celeste
I hope you enjoyed the first chapter. The second Chapter is already finished but I think I'm going to hold it up for tomorrow. Sebastian will be OC at times, but I'm really trying to keep him in character. So I hope I'm doing good at that part at least. I love the instant reviews. It makes it much easier to write. ^0^
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