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The butler stepped aside as the girl entered the mansion. Once inside, the girl whirled around to face the butler. As she did, Sebastian took in her appearance. The dress she wore was blue with a what-used-to-be-white ribbon that wrapped around just above her waist. Her hair was a light blonde, which, due to the rain, clung to her frame and fell straight down to her hips. Around her neck, hung on a thick black cord, was a big butterfly pendant made of real sapphire and silver. It was hard to tell the exact color of her skin due to it being covered in mud, but it was clear that the girl's most beautiful feature was her sparkling blue eyes.
"Forgive my intrusion. My name is Alexi Winchester." she said and curtsied with the parts of her gown she could manage.
"Alexi… Quite an unusual name for a lady." Sebastian's statement was nothing but a soft mummer, but none the less, Alexi still heard it. Before she could reply, the butler then spoke up "I am the butler to the young earl of Phantomhive, Sebastian Michaelis."
And with that, the butler gave a low bow.
"I am afraid the young master has retired for the night and is not to be disturbed. However, I shall inform him of your presence in the late hours of the morning."
Alexi curtsied again "Of course… I am truly grateful to the kindness the house of Phantomhive has shown."
Sebastian looked over her appearance again. The girl gave a small shiver as a draft blew through the house.
"Perhaps the young lady would require a warm bath and dry clothes before also retiring?"
"Only if it's not too much trouble"
"For the butler of Phantomhive, nothing is too much trouble… If you would follow me."
Sebastian made haste to the bathroom as Alexi followed close behind. He knew all too well the sicknesses and illnesses that humans fall prey to due to the cold weather. And how it became contagious to all that were near. He did not wish for the young master to fall ill because of this girl. When they both entered the bathroom, Sebastian wasted no time in readying the bath for Alexi. As Sebastian allowed the tub to fill, he left the bathroom to fetch some night garments and a towl for Alexi, startling her at his quick return.
"I'm afraid these garments belong to the maid… They are all that is available for now."
"That is fine… I wouldn't care if you gave me a pile of rags to wear, I'm just grateful that I have shelter for the night" Alexi gave a smile that could melt the heart of any man… that was human.
Sebastian handed the neatly folded pile to Alexi and turned to leave. Stopping at the door he turned back to face her "Shall I make some tea for you?"
"Only if you'll join me"
"Of course mi'lady" Bowing, Sebastian closed the door and left.
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Alexi buried her face in her hands and sighed deeply… She was more than exhausted, but knew that she would not be able to sleep… Not to night. At leased she had the Phantomhive butler to keep her company… Even if was only for a while.
Pulling her hands away, Alexi studied her appearance in the mirror across the room and gave another sigh .I look like hell. Bringing her hands in front of her, Alexi pulled the ribbon undone, letting it fall to the floor. Kicking her shoes off, she then brought her hands up to her neck and undid the clasp of the sapphire necklace and placed it gently on a stool that was located in the corner of the room, on top of the pile Sebastian had given her. Undoing the laces at the back, she peeled the dress off her wet skin, letting it drop to the floor. Next to come off was the petticoat, then corset and finally her under garments.
Alexi turned the tap off before stepping into the bath tub and sinking into the steaming water. She then grabbed the face washer that was hanging over the side into the water and began washing her body with the soap that was set on a rack near by. Alexi started furiously scrubbing at her face, wincing when she ripped across the cut on her left cheek. The blood flowed freely down her cheek and in to the bath water. Alexi did nothing just watch it disperse through the water. It was mesmerizing to watch.
After watching the blood for about 5 minutes, she began washing her face again, this time a little more gently.
Alexi then brought both her hands up to her forehead and ran them back, pulling off her nest of blonde hair in the process to reveal bright, blood red hair. Bringing the wig in front of her, Alexi examined the damage. There where twigs and leaves poking in every direction, combined with mud and knots and a little bit of blood on the bangs. This is going to be a pain in the ass to get out. Staring at the wig, she contemplated whether or not it would be worth it to just discard the wig or to fix it. Could the Phantomhive residents be trusted with her true identity?How would they act to her unnatural hair?
In the end she decided it was better to fix it for now… After all she never knew when she would need it again. As she began to work on the wig Alexi began to sing. Taking her time and enjoying this little piece of luxury.
Have you ever felt
Ever felt like this?
It feels almost like holding a wolf by it's ears
It's not finding the door, it's finding a resolution
If you've never felt
Never felt like this
If you knew what you're missing
There's so much to miss
Your face to the floor
The sounds of the armies moving
I'll leave a note
Down in a box by your bed
And we'll never know where you've been
Or how this red flag's in your hand
Have you ever felt
Felt so flexible?
Like elastic we bend and like snowflakes we fall
If we can't find the door
How will we end this motion?
Have you ever seen
Such a perfect scene
They're all trying so hard just to say what they mean
And watching them fail is like watching an execution
I'll leave a note
Down in a box by your bed
And we'll never know where you've been
Or how this red flag's in your hands
In your hands
In your hands
Your hands...
This red flag
In your hands
I'll leave a note
Down in a box by your bed
And we'll never know where you've been
Or how this red flag's in your hands
I'll leave a note
Down in a box by your bed
And we'll never know where you've been
Or how this red flag that you...
This red flag that you...
This red flag that you...
This red flag that you hold in your hands
When the song ended she began another.
You don't remember my name.
I don't really care.
Can we play the game your way?
Can I really lose control?
Just once in my life,
I think it'd be nice,
Just to lose control, just once,
With all the pretty flowers in the dust.
Mary had a lamb.
His eyes black as coals.
If we play very quiet, my lamb,
Mary never has to know.
Just once in my life,
I think it'd be nice,
Just to lose control, just once.
If I cut you down to a thing I can use,
I fear there will be nothing good left of you.
Unknown to Alexi, a certain butler was standing outside the door listening to every word.
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Kuroshitsuji... Just Alexi atm :)
Songs : Red Flag © The Getaway Plan
Lost Control © Evanescence
