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Revival Of A Broken Soul

Chapter 2

The carriage ride seemed to take forever to Raine as he watched the world speed by from the comfort of the padded seat. The sound of the horses' hooves laid out a beat and he hummed. Words formed in his mind and he had the urge to sit atop the carriage. Agilely he crawled out the window and to the roof to sit there cross-legged. Then he began to sing to the rhythm of the hooves:

I'm covered in dirt in the city I cannot get used to
I can't laugh the same way
I walked looking down

The people who miss each other walking in a fast pace
Did your dream come true?
I'm still struggling

Rather than returning to your childhood days
I want to live the present in a better way
I was born to be scared

Going out to the place where light shines
And spreading both of your arms out
I wonder if I can pass that sky? So I thought
The wings for me to fly, I cannot see them yet
Since things aren't easy, that's why I can live

Just holding up a wet puppy
I am able to laugh a little
My tears are starting to fall

I want to be loved, I want to be loved, so I kept saying
You can't just keep demanding

When I was a child, there were times
I hurt my mom badly
I want to change everything now

Going out to the place where light shines
I held that hand strongly
That place, that time, like this
I can change my life
But I cannot say everything in my heart to you
Since things aren't easy, that's why I can live

Going out to the place where light shines
I opened up to see the map, but
I know, you know, that getting lost isn't that bad
I can change my life
Stuffing the days that passed
That is me now
Since things aren't easy, that's why I can live


Sebastian was keeping the two horses in line when he had suddenly heard a singing voice. It was beautiful, better than Grell if he had to say it. A small smile pulled at the corner of his mouth as the new servant sang with so much joy. Maybe Raine would be of more use than the other three.

"I just hope the other idiots didn't destroy the place while I was out," Sebastian mumbled.

The bench trembled slightly as Raine jumped onto it easily without losing his balance, surprising Sebastian slightly. 'This boy is incredibly graceful.' He watched from the corner of his eye as Raine stood on the bench, taking in the scenery of the forests around him. Joy radiated off the boy as he ducked to avoid a low-hanging branch to go into a crouch. He chuckled; this boy was so cat-like in his movements.

"You'll see the Phantomhive mansion when we get around this bend."

The boy looked at him, his one hazel-teal eye shining, the other hidden by his dark brown hair. Finally they rounded the bend and the boy went deathly silent at the sight of the grand mansion.

'Good, they didn't destroy it. They're probably on young master's last nerve though.' He thought with a smile and a soft chuckle.

It was so cute when his young master was annoyed.

They pulled through the front gates and took a little dirt path that led to the stables, where Sebastian unhooked the horses.

"Here, sir, let me take care of them," Raine interjected, taking the reins from Sebastian's hands.

Sebastian watched as the boy led the horses to their stables to fed and water them. Not only that, he brushed them down, all the while talking to them in a gentle voice; telling them that they had done a good job and that it was time to have a good rest. When Raine finished with the horses he walked over to stand in front of him.

"Where's the master?" He asked.

"This way," Sebastian answered.


Raine followed Sebastian out of the stables and towards a wooden door that was placed at the back right-hand corner of the mansion. He guessed it was the servant's entryway, that or the door led to the kitchen. And speaking of kitchens he noticed the gnawing hunger in his stomach at that moment, which caused his stomach to growl rather loudly. A blush swept over his cheeks as Sebastian looked down at him.

"Sorry. I haven't eaten in three days at least," he mumbled.

He still wasn't even sure how long he'd been out.

"It's quite alright."

Sebastian opened the door and allowed him to enter first. The door had led to the servant's dining room. He looked around curiously, taking in everything.

"This way Raine. We must go see the young master first."

Raine jumped in surprise and looked to see that Sebastian was already leaving the room. Quickly he ran to catch up.

'Young master? Oh, god, I hope the master isn't some snotty-nosed brat.' He thought to himself as he followed the lean, black form of the Phantomhive butler through a hall of mazes.

He sure hoped he could memorize the layout of this place; or he was doomed, but since he had an okay memory he figured he'd at least fair decently. Sniffing he noted that place smelled of sweets, tea leaves, and…dog?

"…Um, Sebastian…does the young master have a dog?"

Sebastian looked back at him as he was behind the butler, he flinched at the annoyed look in those red eyes.

"No the dog doesn't belong to anyone here. It was a stray that we picked up, but he only listens to me. So I guess I have to go back on what I said and say he belongs to me," Sebastian growled softly.

Raine instantly knew what was hidden between the lines and giggled. "You like cats don't you, sir?"

Silence was his answer and he giggled even more. He was already starting to like this place. A little dreary looking, but nonetheless he liked it. He was so absorbed in his own thoughts to even realize that Sebastian had stopped at a tall oak door. Nope, instead he bumped into him to bounce off. The raven-haired butler didn't even bother move from the collusion, just stood there and looked at him with a raised eyebrow as if he found what just happened highly amusing. Then the butler knocked on the door.

"Young master, I've brought a new servant for you to inspect."

"Enter."A slightly deep voice bid.

Raine suddenly became very nervous as he watched Sebastian turn the door knob to push the door gently open. Skittishly following Sebastian into the room he hid behind the tall man, scared of facing this young master.

"Well, where is he?" The same voice asked; annoyance dripped from every syllable like melted chocolate.

Without a second word Sebastian's back disappeared from his view to reveal a lean looking man with short blue-gray hair with a sapphire blue eye, the other was hidden by a black eye-patch. He wore a white long-sleeve shirt with wide arms under a deep green vest, but that was all he could see since the man sat at a desk. Sebastian bowed with a hand over his heart, so this was the "young master"; Raine took the silent advice and did a simple bow to stay like that.

"I would like to work here for you, master," he said in a strong confident voice, though he wasn't all that sure how he should address the man.

He didn't know how long he stood there staring at the floor, but his back was starting to ache.

Actually all the pain he forgot about was coming back to him, crashing on him like a wave. He could feel the wounds on his back open and he ground his teeth, trying not to breathe heavily. That's when he saw a pair a booted feet enter his eyesight, but he didn't dare look up.

"Look at me."

He straightened his back and looked at the master of the house. That navy colored orb gazed at him long and hard, scrutinizing him. After what seemed like eternity the man sighed.

"You can stay. Sebastian clean him up and get him out of those rags," the man ordered.

"Yes, my lord. This way little one."

Raine looked back at Sebastian who was already at the door to the master. He bowed again.

"Thank you kindly, sir. You won't regret your decision."

It was then that the world seemed to spin and his legs gave out from beneath him. The last he saw was the floor flying up to meet him, then darkness.


A/n: The song that Raine sings is the English translation of "Life" by Yui, just so you know. I was listening to the Japanese when I realized that the beat was like the galloping of horse's hooves in a way. Heh, yeah. Hope you enjoyed! Please comment!