I jumped from rooftop to rooftop as I headed toward the Phantomhive manor. Once I arrived at my destination, I circled the rather large estate trying to find where the "Queen's Guard Dog" could be. It wasn't easy; this place is much larger than Barker's! It was a lot prettier here too. Sigh, I wish Barker had a garden like that. Argh, focus!

I hid in a tree and strained to see inside some of the windows. In one window I could see what looked like an office…and a figure sitting at a desk! That must be the Phantomhive guy. I leaped toward a ledge just outside the window and peered inside. A young boy with an eye patch was sleeping at the desk. What? Ciel Phantomhive is just a little kid? I may be a demon, but even I have a problem with assassinating a 12-year old boy. But if I don't, the pain will come and it won't stop until the order is fulfilled. It sucks but I have to kill him.

The window was locked but that can't stop a demon. I effortlessly unlocked the window and climbed into the office. As I tightened my grip on my two daggers, I couldn't help but stare at the kid. There was something weird about him. Hmmm. I guess it didn't matter. I took a step closer to Ciel and raised my dagger. Sorry, kid.

Suddenly I felt a sharp pain in my hand and the dagger dropped to the floor. My hand was bleeding and a fork was sticking out of it. Angrily, I removed the piece of silverware from my hand and turned to face my attacker. A man with raven-black hair holding a tray with a piece of cake was standing in the doorway. He was wearing a butler uniform and he was very handsome. Very handsome. But his eyes were glowing a dangerous red and I knew he was a demon. No wonder there was something weird about the child. He must have a contract with this demon butler.

"You should be more careful. You wouldn't want to wake the Young Master," the butler said. I narrowed my eyes. To kill the kid, I would have to take this guy out first, and he looked a lot stronger than me. I picked up my dagger and lunged at him. I was stopped short when something sweet-smelling and awesome-tasting was shoved in my face. He threw the cake at me! I know I was in the middle of a battle but I couldn't help but taste it a little bit…heh heh angel food cake, how ironic. ARGH! Focus, Alice! I used my arm to wipe the pastry off of my face and looked up to see the butler rushing at me. I dodged just in time and slashed at him with my dagger. He moved out of the way of the blade and punched me in the stomach, sending me flying against the wall with a loud thud. The noise was loud enough to wake the tiny noble. He looked at me and the butler with surprise and then boredom.

"Sebastian, hurry up and take care of this," the brat said. This was not good. Sebastian smirked and took a step towards me. Yikes! This wasn't going to work out. If I stay, this "Sebastian" guy was going to kill me. If I ran away, this stupid necklace will make me wish I were dead until I finish the job. The demon took another step towards me. Yeah, I'm running. Maybe the necklace will understand why I couldn't do it. I wasted no time jumping out the window I came in from. The minute my feet touched the ground, I felt an intense pain in my neck. It hurt so much! I have to get back to Barker's place. He can order me to kill Ciel another day and the pain will stop. Sounds like a good plan. I took off running with my demon speed towards Barker's mansion.


Ciel Phantomhive stared out the window in the direction the strange girl had fled. He sighed.

"What was all that about, Sebastian?" He asked

"She was about to kill you, Young Master," Sebastian responded simply.

"Was she a demon?"

"Yes. I could sense she had a contract too. Normal demons don't usually go around killing random nobles. Someone must have ordered her to do it."

Ciel looked troubled and said, "Then go get her. Maybe we can get her to tell us who she's working for. That's an order." Sebastian smirked, placed his right hand over his heart, and bowed.

"Yes, My Lord."