The Game of Chess | Chapitre 2: The Not-So-Warm Welcome
Author's Notes
Urmm... I'm back with the second chapter you've all been awaiting for (not). Anyway, please enjoy the chapter and I'm sorry if it seems a bit like a filler. Hehehe... -___-
Moving on, thank you for all those who reviewed I love you guys *hugs the monitor*
Dear...
ABC
Thank you for the review, I'll continue writing as much as I can, and I'll make it as interesting as possible!
KaimanaHaru
Thanks for the review! Haha, it wouldn't be interesting if Luna isn't the opposite of Sebastian. Like they say, clumsy maids have charms (but she's not really a maid, so yeah... I'm confused myself).
Kuro Usagi
Thank you! XD You can bet that I'll keep it that way for the next chapters! Good luck for you as well (Idk for what, but bare with me please).
Anyway, ENJOY! --- I'm over excited you see.
Oh, before I forget, I don't own Kuroshitsuji, but I own Luna Venturine and the original plot line :D
Could that boy be Ciel?
My gaze never left his cold piercing stare as I walked towards him slowly to examine his features closer. After what seemed like hours, he furrowed his visible brow and crossed his arms in an annoyed manner.
"What brings you here Luna?" asked the boy rudely, breaking the eye contact. This arrogant, rude little earl is my cousin, Ciel? Now that's a surprise I wasn't prepared for.
"Aren't you surprised to see me here?" I asked, waving my hands in midair desperately as an attempt to get some reaction from the cold little boy. I came through all the trouble just to be greeted by this—this out of character Ciel!? I shouldn't have bothered in the first place!
"No, now what business do you have here?" asked Ciel coldly, slouching back into his seat. I'm sure he knows better than to irritate me.
"Nothing. I just wanted to visit you." I spat, clearly frustrated and disappointed by the welcoming I had experienced. Perhaps the rumors are true; he has turned into a disapproving arrogant brat. The boy raised an eyebrow and stood up.
"And why would you do that?" he asked, confusion written all over his face. Sadly, before I could make a witty come back, a gloved finger tapped me on the back. I looked back and was faced with the all too perfect butler of Ciel's, his face seriously inches away from mine. I blushed involuntarily at the sudden closeness and backed away as fast as I could.
"Y-your invading my personal space!" I accused him, my index finger pointed at him.
"Apologies Young Miss, I was just asking if you preferred to sit on a chair or stand, but you wouldn't answer since you were too busy arguing with the Young Master, so I tapped you on the shoulder. I deeply apologize if I startled you." He apologized, giving a deep curtsy at the end. I opened my mouth to give a reply, but I heard Ciel snickering behind me so I spun around and shouted at him.
"W-what are you snickering about!?"
"Nothing. Oh Luna, your face is very red. What could you be blushing about?" he asked teasingly, resting his left cheek on the palm of his hand. His gaze sauntered over my face for a while until it clicks in my head that he wasn't lying because my face feels quite hot.
"Hm… Your face is even redder now." Ciel stated, amusement shown in his face. I hid my face in my hands out embarrassment. Ciel snickered even harder. Okay, maybe he's still the same old Ciel—the mean old Ciel that is. I grunted incoherently about how I wished I could meet the nice Ciel and not this arrogant brat.
"Young Master, it's not polite to embarrass a young lady, especially your own cousin." Sighed the butler behind me. I thought about nothingness and soon my blushing ceased and put on my trademark poker face. When I was ready, took my hands off my face and crossed them. I stared at Ciel with my poker face, and he stared back with his poker face. We Phantomhives are really good in maintaining our poker faces, and so a staring contest begins. Whoever blinked or lost concentration in their poker face looses.
"Your right, she is a Phantomhive. She's able to put up that trademark poker face as well!" whispered someone rather loudly. My ears perked up at this, but my sight never left Ciel's.
"She seems really graceful and intellect. No wonder she's a Phantomhive, just like our master." Whispered someone else with a deeper and manly voice loudly. You don't know how intellect and graceful I can be.
"Yeah, her name is Lady Luna. I met her in the forest, she was lost. When I saw her, I thought that I was dreaming because she seemed so elegant like Sebastian." Whispered a familiar voice. That must be Finnian. Eh, who's this "Sebastian" person they're talking about?
"Ohh, I wonder if she's friendly…" whispered the first voice with curiosity. I could almost see the person's eyes gleaming with stars of hope.
"She is! Lady Luna allowed me to ride her horse! She didn't even yell at me or dismissed me when I accidentally bumped into her on the front porch—which resulted to her rolling down the staircase." Explained Finnian. Heh, I bet he must be using gestures to complete the , now my eyes are starting to hurt now. Okay, it's burning. He's sure gotten better at this, ughh… Just when I thought I was about to lose, I saw Ciel blinking for a split second.
"You blinked! You lose!" I pointed at Ciel victoriously, knowing that it's impossible for someone to beat me in this competition.
"Well it's a stupid child's game. Anyway, why the sudden visit?" he cleared his throat and turned his face to the right, hiding his embarrassment. I smirked in victory and crossed my arms, regaining my cool.
"It's been two years you know. Is there something wrong with a cousin just wanting to visit?" I pressed, getting annoyed by this interrogation. I could have gotten a warmer welcome you know.
"There's a reason behind everything, so speak up!" ordered Ciel impatiently, getting on my nerves.
"There's no other reason beside me wanting to see you!" I mumbled loudly, so that he could hear. Ciel sighed and slaps his forehead gently.
"Okay, where's your maid—or butler?"
"Um… At my manor." I replied sheepishly, starting to get nervous. Maybe this was a bad idea after all.
"Who accompanied you here?" Ciel asked again, as if talking to a three year old—which I am not! I'm fifteen for your information.
"No one." I spoke silently. Ciel sighed and rested his right cheek on his palm.
"What did you use to get here?"
"My stallion, Silver. You remember him right?" I answered, now rubbing the back of my head from nervousness. It seems that the intensity of his gaze increases and I was in deep trouble, in other words, busted.
"Luna, you sneaked out didn't you?" Ciel asked once again, the intensity of his burning gaze increased ten folds, accusing me of my bad deeds.
"Well…" I tried to come up with an excuse but nothing would come up, so I pouted instead.
"What will your parents react like!? You're a young lady not a kid anymore!" he scolded me. But my ears perked up at the word 'parents'. He hasn't known has he?
"Mother and Father passed away on a carriage accident a year ago." I spoke silently, informing him on the sad news. Ciel looked taken aback by this, he immediately stood up from his chair and walked towards me. I tilted my head at his actions, but he merely noticed. When he was directly in front of me, he tiptoed because of my height and pinched my cheeks with both of his hands.
"H-Hey! What are you—" I was stopped by him pinching even harder. I think he was trying to make a smiley face or something. God, he really is still a kid.
"You don't look good sulking, you should always smile. So smile!" he added force in the end, pinching even harder. If it wasn't for Sebastian stopping him, he'd rip my face in half!
"Luna, I'm busy so I can't play with you. I'm the earl and I'll be having a guest soon. You may stay but please don't cause any ruckus. Sebastian, prepare a room for her and tell the servants to get back to work!" Ciel said, emphasizing the word 'please' and pointing at the servants peeking at the door with a vein pulsing. Wow, no wonder he seems cold, he's always angry…
The servants screamed in panic and they immediately ran towards God knows where, leaving a confused me, angry Ciel and sighing butler—oh yeah his name is Sebastian. Oh dear, this is going to be a long day.
Sebastian escorted me out of the room with perfect grace and soon I was eyeing him from behind, following his long strides with little difficulty. I didn't really pay attention to where we were going but I could tell that we went through lots of turns and different hallways. We walked in utter silence, but I didn't mind, I could tell that he preferred silence as well. Soon we arrived at a door.
"Lady Luna, this will be your room for the night if you wish to stay." Sebastian opened the door and motioned me to come inside. I went inside immediately and eyed the room. Nothing had changed at all, the guest room's proportion is the same, exactly the same. Now this is starting to creep me out.
I turned back to ask about the room to Sebastian, but he swiftly went out and held the door so that I couldn't get out.
"I'm sorry Young Miss, but my master has ordered me to lock you in this room until further notice. I apologize for the rude hospitality, but my master will be having a guest soon." With that he closed the door, leaving me baffled. When I got back to my senses I kicked the door harshly, and pounded on it, trying desperately to get out.
"Hey! Don't leave me here! Sebastian!" I screamed on top of my lungs trying to get someone's attention. But of course, Ciel's all too perfect butler didn't come back.
And so I'll be trapped in this room until at least tomorrow morning.
Urmm... Sorry for the cliff hanger ending, I'll update as soon as possible! Please leave reviews and let this not be a waste of your time!
Enjoy the rest of your lives!
-Yuki
