Sebastian watched from the hallway, he debated on whether or not to interrupt the conversation between his mate and Lizzy. The two seemed to be enjoying themselves, in the end Sebastian's curiosity got the best of him and he stepped inside to speak with Ciel.
"Hello Sebastian, how are you?" Lizzy asked with a smile.
"Good afternoon. Ciel, can I speak with you for a moment?"
"Can it wait, I'm trying to talk to Lizzy right now."
"Only a moment." Ciel sighed.
"Fine. What is it?" He asked.
"Well, I was wondering why you would choose to eat the same as a human, you know that you can get no nutrition from it and the last time you really wanted something other than chocolate you were-"
"Rachel showed you the drawing didn't she?"
"Yes, but I wanted to -" Ciel smiled faintly.
"I'm not pregnant." He said seeming to read his mate's mind. "You know how much she likes babies, she draws whatever she likes. As for what I'm eating, you have I still enjoy certain foods,and the healer told you before,if I accept feedings from you and I choose to have some human food once in a while, it won't hurt anything." Ciel shook his head.
"All this excitement over a drawing." He said.
"Well, your choice in menu didn't exactly ease my mind, you wanted many of your favorite foods from your human days when you were pregnant with Angelina and Kathryn. You had one or two of them with Evian as well." Ciel put down his fork after taking the last bite of food. He turned in his chair to fave the older demon.
"I don't know what it is with you people, Why must you always assume that because I enjoy a few things from my past or because our daughter made a picture that I'm pregnant?" Sebastian kissed him,he felt relieved.
"Anyway, we decided not to have anymore after Angel and Kathryn. Have you forgotten?" Lizzy giggled though she felt bad for Ciel in a way.
"No, I remember, it's only that we said that after Evian and had Vincent and Rachel, then once again you said no more and Rowan joined us,and-"
"No, I stopped saying it after Rowan, just for that reason. Everytime I did say no more, we had more. Obviously that logic didn't work. You have six children, that's all you're getting from me." Sebastian smirked.
"Are you sure Ciel, our little puppies are the most beautiful, the sweetest -"
"Sebastian if it happens again, I'm going to...fix the problem, do you understand me?" The smirk faded instantly.
"Not so funny now is it?"Ciel asked.
"No, not the least bit,there are some things one mustn't joke about."
"I'm not."
"I don't understand, what do you mean by that?"Lizzy asked curiously.
"Don't worry about it Lizzy." Ciel turned his attention to his teacup.
"I must say, I will miss it in a way." Sebastian said. "I would like to speak with you about something later as well."
"Fine, tell me after the children are sleeping. You won't have any interruptions then."
"Yes, I suppose that would be the best time. I love you." Sebastian kissed Ciel once more.
"I know you do." Ciel replied.
"You're starting that again are you?"
"Why not?"
"Why would you want to do such a thing, and in the month set aside to show your mate how much you love them, really now, how do you expect me to feel anything but heartache when you act this way?"
"You're such a faker, you're fine."
"I shall never be fine, the love of my life-"
"Do you have to be so damn dramatic?"
"Only in times like this and only because you are so dear to me."Ciel remained silent.
"very well, I suppose I'll just go back into the shadows and -"
"Sebastian?" Ciel called out.
"yes dearest one?"
"Don't forget to take a look at Rachel's tiger, You promised to sew the foot back on." Sebastian narrowed his eyes at his mate.
"You're purposely doing that." He stated.
"Yes, I'm purposely reminding you."
"You know exactly what I'm talking about Ciel Michaelis. I will say it once more, I love you."
"I heard you." Lizzy giggled softly. She saw this many times.
"Don't you love me as well?"
"I'll never tell."
"I have ways of making you talk."
"Give up Sebastian, you couldn't make me talk if I didn't want to."
"Are you sure, I have secret weapons that will make you tell me anything and everything."
"Liar." Without another word, Sebastian exited the room.
"What do you think it'll be this time Ciel?" Lizzy asked.
"It's always the children, there's no secret at all."
"Meemee!" Kathryn cried out softly. Ciel turned to his daughter.
"Kathryn." He said causing the young girl to smile.
"Meemee!"This time it was Angelina who called out.
"Angelina." The child shrieked excitedly and began to wiggle in her father's arms. The four eldest stood behind their father.
"Surprise mommy, here we are!" Rachel cried throwing her hands above her head.
"I don't believe it, you can't possibly be here." Ciel teased.
"Oh yes we can, daddy said so."she replied.
"He was wrong, it's not possible."
"Silly mommy, we are right here, see, and this is my daddy, he is very tall." She pointed to Sebastian.
"Well, that's just too much then, Sebastian what's this about being Rachel's father, and how dare you be so tall, this is an outrage." Ciel said in mock anger. The children laughed.
"Silly mommy." Vincent said grinning.
"Now I'm their mother, i just don't know what to do with all this." The former earl shook his head and crossed his arms.
"Yes, it's all true, I truly am very tall, and I know that you must be in shock Ciel, however I must also confirm that these six children are in fact...our own. You are a mother and I am their father, now before you say anything there's one more piece of information I must give you...you and I are...mates." Ciel gasped causing another eruption of laughter.
"I refuse to believe any of this, well, maybe the part about you being tall, but how could you have kept this from me?" Sebastian knelt down beside him.
"I'm so sorry Ciel, I thought you knew, I mean after both of our weddings and the pregnancies, that's when the children first appeared you know. I was sure you were aware. How shocking it must be for you to realize that your mate is also the father of your children, or that the children, who have been calling you their mother all their lives are actually yours. do you need some time to let it sink in, I know it's a lot to take in at once." Ciel was finding difficult to keep himself from laughing, Lizzy had given up and was no longer making any sound as listened.
"Oh no, Brothers and sisters, Mommy cannot not laugh with us, Daddy will win this time, he will. It will be the very first time for this game." Rachel announced.
"While I'm thinking of it, I should probably also tell you that...brace yourself...I love you very much." Sebastian added.
"Is that true?"
"Yes, I know what you must be going through my dear one, but fear not, I have a solution to your problem."
"What's that?" Ciel couldn't stop himself and began to chuckle, he put his head down on the table.
"I think hugs from your family will help you a great deal." Ciel lifted his head and Angelina was put on his lap along with Kathryn, the eldest children carefully wrapped their arms around their mother.
"You did not really forget us, I know,you are being a silly mommy and I love you." Rachel said.
"I love you too, all of you." Ciel said soft, Sebastian cleared his throat.
"I love you too..damn demon."
"All joking aside, children please sit down, there is something I need to say to your mother and you could possibly help.
"Ciel, do you remember last Valentine's day, when you and I had the opportunity to spend time together?"
"Yes, and you wrote a song and a letter for me."
"That's right, and you gave me those two beautiful little girls you're holding. It was wonderful. This year, I want to give you something that you can enjoy,I want to spend a week with you,we'll begin in Venice,and by the end of the week, I have a special surprise just for you. I know a week is a long time and our last journey was difficult for you but I want to do something that's just for you, you constantly look after us and you deserve some time away from every day life. Say yes, and I will consider it my gift from you. Just you and I."
"That sounds nice,you must've put a lot of thought into it,but I can't,I have to be here for the children."
"Ciel,Lady Elizabeth will look after the children, I've asked. Please, this once, allow yourself to be given a break." Ciel didn't know what to say, He was torn, he needed to be a mother above all else, but it had been a long time since he was simply a mate.
"Please Mama, go with Dad, you will like it. Dad has happy things to surprise you with, you will still be our favorite Mama. You are allowed to be with Dad sometimes, we still love you." Evian said.
"We will not go away, we will wait here because you will come back and cuddle with us." Rachel added.
"I won't be home to give you all kisses and hugs at bedtime and your father won't be here to read for seven days." Ciel explained.
"We would miss you Mum and dad, but we'll be okay. Just don't forget to come back okay?"
"Rowan, I'd never forget to do that. I'll always come home to you."
"Then you should have fun with dad, you do not think it is okay but it is mommy, we want you to be happy with dad." Vincent added. Even the youngest Michaelis children seemed to be expressing their approval. The twins clapped their tiny hands.
"Our children have given you permission, that must tell you something. Perhaps it is time to give yourself permission as well." Ciel looked at his children,each smiling and nodding until he did the same.
"Alright Sebastian. I'll go." He said at last. Sebastian kissed him lovingly.
"Thank you my love, it will be a week to remember forever."