Hey guys, DiscordArc here and I'm back for another chapter! First off, I would like to thank NekoAnkou, NyanCatRainbows and XceLsisDeo for following and placing this story to their favorites, you guys rock :D

Now without further adieu, enjoy chapter 2~!

Ciel POV

As Lu had begun to cry, Ciel placed down the tray by the nightstand next to Lu's bed. I need to do something! Uhh… I can probably pet her- wait no, that's just my inner desires telling me to pet her. Damn, what should I do? Should I get some sweets? Hug her? Kiss he- no no no that's stupid. Damn, she's too cute I can't even think straight! Ciel yelled out in his mind. Lu continued crying as she'd stared at Ciel in agony. A bead of sweat trickled down his cheek as he'd felt his composure breaking apart.

"I can't remember! I can't remember," Lu yelled out in pain. Ciel took a few deep breaths. How about this, let's assess the situation like a mission instead. A person is crying because she lost her Intel. All I have to do is retrieve it back to her from the ones who took it. On my current situation, she's basically a bomb waiting to detonate. I have to stabilize and if possible, stop it. Right now the best course of action will be- Ciel stopped as he'd wrapped his arms around Lu. "Wh-what are you-?" Lu stopped as Ciel had raised his right hand to pet Lu's head.

"It's going to be okay," Ciel said as he'd tried his best to console Lu and release the emotion of concern. He'd never really thought that a possibility like this would happen and he wasn't prepared for it; to console someone instead of putting them out of their misery, it seemed to work a little bit. Lu had stopped bawling her eyes out and sobbed instead. She's still crying. I knew this wouldn't work but at least, it helped even for a little. Consoling someone is hard. This is not under my professions. What should I do now? Tell a funny story? Hug her even more? Or ki- First option it is. Wait, I don't even know a funny story. Ah, El Lady please help this poor soul out. "You know, I remember a funny story. Want to listen? I'll even give you the strawberry chocolate cake on that tray so just please sto-, err I mean, while I tell the story" Ciel said on Lu's ear as he'd slowly unwrapped his arms around Lu. He placed his left hand on Lu's right hand as he'd wiped the tears off her cheek with his right hand.

"Is it hilarious?" Lu asked as she'd tried her best to stop crying. Ciel made a silent gulping sound.

"Yeah, personally I think it's hilarious," Ciel said as he'd started to become nervous.

"You don't look so sure," Lu noticed as she'd crossed her arms. I can't be nervous. There has to be a wa- wait this is like an interrogation. Alright Ciel. Just imagine you're being interrogated by an officer about a crime scene you've caused.

"I'm very sure," Ciel said firmly as he'd stood up to grab the cake from the tray. He handed the cake over to Lu as he'd sat down to begin his story.

"It was during the time when I was a kid, around the same age as you," Ciel said with a deep announcer-like voice. He got this idea after Wally's spokesperson speech by the plaza in Elder. He found that voice absolutely annoying but he still wanted to try it out. However, instead of making Lu laugh because of the ridiculously low voice, it seemed to scare her instead. Ciel managed to gather this fact after seeing Lu's body tremble with fear. He gave off a sigh as he'd cleared his throat. "There was this politician during my mission who tried to kill me. He set up traps and everything but they all seemed to fail rather harshly," he said with a high pitched voice. Lu just titled her head in confusion. She seemed to have realized something as she'd giggled. "Uh… what?" Ciel asked in his normal voice. Lu shook her head.

"Nothing, nothing, go on," Lu said as she'd took a bite from her cake with a spoon. Lu gave out a sweet moan signifying that she loves the cake. Ciel smiled at her as she'd focused her eyes on the cake.

"The first trap was a paint trap. He set up tripwires. However, he wired them wrong so instead of the paint buckets falling on me, it fell on him," Ciel said. Lu looked at Ciel and raised an eyebrow.

"It's either he's stupid or you're making this story up," Lu said.

"O-oo-oh…uhm… hehe… eeeeeeh," Ciel stuttered as he'd nervously laughed. Well. Busted. "Uhmm…" Ciel muttered as he'd tapped his foot on the ground and scratched the back of his head.

"Ciel?" Lu called out.

"Sorry! I'm awful at consoling people," Ciel yelled out. Lu was surprised. However, she'd begun to giggle then laughed. I can't help but feel offended that she's laughing at my failure. But… I guess I don't mind. Ciel thought as he'd smiled.

"I'm sorry but I just couldn't help but laugh at your effort of trying to console me," Lu said in between her laughter. Yeah… she's better this way. Ciel thought as he'd reached out for Lu's head. He began to stroke it as Lu had purred silently. She reminds me of me alright… Ciel stood up as he'd opened the wardrobe to reveal his assassin garments and the other bits of Lu's dress.

"How about we go for a walk, Lu? It may help you regain your memories," Ciel said as he'd reached for his white polo. He wore his polo over his white t-shirt as he'd grabbed Lu's clothes and a strawhat.

"Eeeeh? I just woke up!" Lu complained as she'd pouted her mouth. There was a piece of cake stuck by the side of her lip. Ciel sighed as he'd walked over and swiped the piece with his right index finger. He quickly looked away as he'd placed the piece in his mouth. Blood rushed to his face as he'd shook his head vigorously. What am I doing? Ciel asked himself.

"You need to get some exercise Lu. You've been in bed for 3 days. Staying in bed for that long wouldn't be good for your physical health; especially at your age. Also, here have this hat. This should help to hide your demon horns. Believe me, no one likes seeing a devil in the road and would likely to kill it." Ciel said as he'd turned around. He handed the dress and hat over at Lu. Lu reached for her head and touched the horns.

"Huh. I'm a demon. I never knew about that or I might've known about that except I forgot about it… Alright fine but go outside. Dressing up with a male in the room is… awkward for me," Lu said as she'd blushed furiously. Ciel blushed again as he'd stuttered a few times.

"Alright," he finally managed to say as he'd left the room. For a kid… Well, I'm glad to know she knows at least some personal space. I guess I'll add that in my diary.

Lu POV

That guy… he's a nice man. Lu thought as she'd wore her dress. She gripped the strawhat and the smell of Ciel emitted from it. She smiled as she'd slowly placed the hat over her head. She looked at the mirror and twirled. "He's funny too. I love the way how he tries hard to show some pity or try to console me. However, it's a little disappointing that he sucks at it… Ah doesn't matter. He's a great guy and- wait why am I talking like I'm his… his…" she said as she'd placed her hands to her cheeks. Girlfriend. Blood rose to her cheeks as she'd dismissed it. I must be still sleepy and exhausted from-… I still can't remember… She thought as she'd stomped her foot to the ground. "This is so frustrating!" She said as she'd headed towards the door.

Ciel swung the door open with hand curled into a fist. "Lu!" Ciel yelled as she'd gripped her shoulders. Lu stared back at him surprised at his actions. "Are you alright? Are you okay? Are you injured or anything?" Ciel said in a worried tone. However, the emotion on his face was different; his eyes were cold and emotionless along with his flat line mouth.

What's with him? Also he's… too close… Lu thought. "I-I-II-I'm fine…" Lu said silently with blood rushing to her face again. Ciel gave a sigh of relief.

"I'm glad to hear that. I was surprised that I heard a banging sound coming from the room and the voice of a girl. It wasn't yours, it was way too deep to be yours and way too old," Ciel said as he'd suspiciously looked around the room.

"Don't be skeptic…. You must be imaging things," Lu said silently. I need to tell him to get his hands off me but… why am I hesitating? I just met this man. Ciel seemed to notice Lu was uncomfortable. Blood rose to his face as he'd let go of his grip on Lu.

"Sorry. I panicked," Ciel said as he'd scratched his cheek with his right index finger. Awkward silence filled the room.

"So... shall we get going?" Lu asked.

"Yeah, yeah. We should," Ciel as he'd stood up. He reached his left hand to Lu. Lu tilted her head as she'd pointed at his hand.

"Let's hold hands so you won't get lost," Ciel said with a normal expression. Lu was angry as he'd slapped the hand away. Ciel was surprised as Lu had pouted.

"I can take care of myself," Lu said as she'd motioned Ciel to lead the way. Ciel led her to the bar as the barkeeper had greeted them.

"Good Morning, kid. You feeling better now?" The barkeeper asked.

"Yep, I'm good as new!" Lu said as she'd happily danced. Everyone in the bar cheered as they'd taken a shot from their drinks.

"Ciel, you have another mission tonight," the barkeeper said. Ciel looked at Lu. Lu stared back and for some reason, she saw pain in his eyes.

"Can't I… postpone it?" Ciel asked. The barkeeper tapped the glass as he'd motioned Ciel to drink. Ciel took a shot as the barkeeper had taken out a folder.

"Oh, you can't. You need to do this by tonight. However, come a lil closer," the barkeeper said as he'd motioned Ciel to come closer. He whispered something in his ear and Ciel brightened with a smile.

"Thanks. I owe you one," Ciel said as he'd given the barkeeper a hug,

"Hey, I owe you for saving my daughter's life. It's the least I can do," the barkeeper said with a smile. He hid the folder again as he'd motioned the two of them to leave. "Take care of Ciel for me, kid. He gets a little out of hand when he sees something cute," the barkeeper said as he'd bid them farewell. They left the bar and was greeted by a beautiful sunny day. A gentle breeze blew through the surface as the grass had danced along. The rivers flowed like hair and cute animals frolicked around. Ciel squealed as Lu had stared at him.

"Uhh… sorry," Ciel said as he'd embarrassingly looked away. Lu giggled as she'd pointed towards the deer.

"You can play with them if you want," Lu said as he'd stared at her with his face full of delight.

"Uhh… Actually no. I promised that we'll visit the town and we will. I won't break any promises," Ciel said as he'd began walking towards Elder. Lu couldn't help but giggle. He's more childish than me, huh? Lu thought as she'd followed Ciel to the town. As they've reached the town, Lu's eyes widened with delight. There were so many people wandering around the place and talking to each other gleefully. The merchants were shouting and selling their products as a few soldiers had roamed around the area.

"It looks like they've tightened their defenses after last night," Ciel said. Lu looked at him with confusion.

"What do you mean? Also, what did the barkeeper meant about 'mission,'" Lu asked. Ciel bit his lower lip as he'd stared at the horizon.

"It's better if you don't know," Ciel said as he'd looked around. "Well, let's get walking. We have a lot of places to visit and people I'll introduce you to," Ciel said as he'd motioned Lu to grab his hand.

"I'll just follow you," Lu said with pride. Ciel shook his head and walked. "Your stubbornness would get you killed," Ciel said as he'd glanced behind him to watch Lu. As they've walked Ciel would stop and introduce Lu to a merchant he knows every once in a while and would ask if they knew about her. Sadly all of their responses were "no" and "I haven't seen her before." Along the way, Ciel told stories about his childhood and how much he had fun. Lu found it hilarious that Ciel had fondly told of his stories but his expression never changed except his smile that appears every once in a while when he remembered something embarrassing. He's so cheery despite that unwavering face of his. The contrast between his fondness of cute things and happy stories, and his dead cold expression is too cute. Lu thought as she'd blushed again. She glanced over to the right and saw a pastry shop. Ciel noticed this as he'd stopped as well.

"Want to take a look?" Ciel asked as he'd pointed towards the pastry shop.

"Maybe later when we go home," Lu said as she'd motioned Ciel to move along. Ciel did and the duo walked through the streets. It was late in the afternoon already and the sun was setting.

"No luck, huh?" Ciel disappointedly said as they had walked towards the pastry shop to take a look.

"Well… I had fun walking around town with you," Lu said with a smile. Ciel looked at her and smiled back. I wonder what's he thinking about…? Lu said as she'd slowly adverted her gaze at his hand. She slowly intertwined her right hand with his left hand as blood had rushed to her face. She looked at Ciel's face and noticed his face was red. It might be because of the sun but Lu wasn't sure herself. As they had reached the door of the pastry, they heard a gunshot coming from the inside. Ciel's smile instantly turned into a flat line.

"Sorry Lu. We'll hold hands again later. Stay here, I don't want you to get hurt" Ciel said as he'd let go off Lu's hand. Lu was disappointed but she couldn't blame Ciel from doing it. However, she felt like Ciel was a different person. He had this cold gaze in his eyes and his unwavering expression made him seem like a professional killer. Ciel bashed open the door as Lu had peeked through the doorway.

"Ciel!" The girl seemed to yell out from behind the cashier. Before the men could make their move, Ciel instantly rushed towards them and slammed them to the counter's table.

"Ciel!" Lu yelled out as she'd noticed a man rushing towards Ciel with a knife. Ciel instantly turned around, like he knew someone was behind him, and twisted the man's hand with the knife. He kicked the man in the knee. The man yelled in pain as he'd felt his knee being dislocated from its proper place. Lu watched him with amazement as he'd taken out three people without breaking a sweat. He's… strong… Lu said as blood had rose to her cheeks again. A robber ran towards Lu and grabbed her by the throat. "Ciel!" Lu choked out. Ciel grabbed the gun from the man's waist as he'd pointed it at the last robber who managed to grab hold of Lu.

"Move and I'll shoot her!"

There was a brief stand off as Lu had feared for her life. Her body began to tremble. She didn't know what to do. If only… If only I can remember who I was… Lu said as she'd closed her eyes. I need to do something. Lu bared her fangs and bit the man in the arm. Her fangs penetrated through the man's skin like a vampire would as the man had yelled out in agony. The man let her go as Ciel had shot him at the shoulder. Ciel rushed towards him and put him to sleep by chopping him by the side of his neck. Ciel crouched over and patted Lu down.

"You alright? I told you to stay outside! Don't ever make me worry again," Ciel said with a stern expression on his face.

"Sorry…" Lu said as she'd looked down at the floor. To her surprise, Ciel hugged her.

"It's fine… I'm… just glad you're alright," Ciel said as he'd broke off the hug. Then he looked at the cashier girl. "Hey Ariel, you alright?" Ciel asked. Ariel nodded her head.

"What a day. It's my first time at work and this happens. I'm not lucky, aren't I Ciel?" Ariel said.

"Don't say that. It surprises me you're working here now. What happened to Hope?" Ciel asked.

"She's sick and is currently at home. If I were you, I wouldn't say this incident to her. Or else, she'll take full responsibility for this," Ariel said. Ciel smiled as he'd looked over at Lu. Then he stared back at Ariel.

"Ariel, this is Lu. Lu, this is Ariel. I'm looking for her parents and do you think you'd seen her before? She lost her memories and can't remember anything except her name," Ciel said with concern mixed with his voice. Ariel's eyes widened.

"It's rare for you to speak with such sincerity and concern on your voice. Sadly… no, I haven't," Ariel said.

"Bummer," Ciel muttered. Lu looked at Ciel. He rarely gets worried over people? I'm… honored… Lu thought.

"Well, you better get out of here before the guards arrive. Knowing Wally, he's going to catch you," Ariel said.

"I know, I know Ariel. Just keep to your promise to hide my identity, alright?" Ciel said. Lu tilted her head.

"Oh you know my answer already. Oh, would you like a cake before you leave?" Ariel asked.

"Sure, Lu which one would you like?" Ciel asked. Lu stared at him before moving her attention towards the cakes.

"You better explain everything to me when we get home," Lu said as she'd stormed towards the viewing counter. Lu looked around as she'd stared at the strawberry chocolate cake Ciel gave her.

"Oh you like that one? That's one of the finest we have! Only next to the finest, our Tiramisu Meltdown," Ariel said. Lu looked over at the Tiramisu and she seemed to have trouble picking out which one she'd like. Well… I think I'll choose the one Ciel gave to me... Lu thought as she'd pointed at the Strawberry Chocolate Cake. The duo left the pastry and bid their farewells to Ariel after buying the cake. The guards came afterwards and brought the knocked out robbers to the dungeons. They've reached the bar with the moon just recently waking up from its annual sleep.

"Hey any luck?" The barkeeper called out.

"None," Ciel said with a frown. The barkeeper patted him in the back.

"Don't worry man. You'll find a lead," he said as he'd motioned Ciel to go get some rest.

They walked up the stairs and entered their room.

"Cake~ Cake~ Cake~" Lu said as she'd skipped happily with the box of cake on her arms.

"Don't skip too much, the cake is going to touch the box," Ciel scolded. Lu placed the cake on the table right beside the window.

"So. I do believe you have something to tell me," Lu said.

Ciel POV

Ciel felt a lump on his throat as Lu had asked the question. He closed his eyes and took a few breaths in. There was no point of hiding the truth from her. She's bound to find out sooner or later.

"I'm an assassin. I kill people for a living and I serve the criminals," Ciel said as he'd walked towards the wardrobe. He opened the wardrobe as he'd pointed towards his assassin gear and his gunblades. "More or less, I'm the villain. The criminal underworld I serve in aims to assassinate all the politicians from the government and wreck our rivals. However, just recently Wally used us to assassinate the politicians that are going against his will. Our boss said yes and since I had no choice, I had to partake in the decision."

"Then, why did Ariel say that Wally will arrest you if he sees you?" Lu asked. Ciel looked outside the window as if he's trying to recollect what happened.

"Wally and I… we're not exactly the best of friends. I'm proved useful to him but he hates me for killing a politician I was ordered to kill," Ciel explained.

"Ah," Lu said as she'd stared at Ciel.

"You're scared of me now, aren't you?" Ciel said as he'd looked down at the ground. He felt depressed as he'd emitted an aura of despair.

"No," Lu said. Her response took Ciel by surprise. Ciel looked at Lu and noticed she was smiling.

"I think you're twice as cool now, and I'm happy to know that my protector is a skilled fighter."