Ciel glanced around the room, the thunderous roars of laughter that emitted from the demons surrounding him was begginning to get to him. In truth, he had no desire to be anywhere but his new home. A beautiful gothic style building that Ciel felt strangely at home in instantly, most importantly, it was quiet, and peaceful.

Ciel had been shocked to find how much in common this place had with London where the streets were usually busy with people going about their daily lives. This place had replaced those people with demons, but it was much the same.

"So, you didn't go out much, living with him?" Aodh's deep slightly loud voice questioned. The tall shadow like figure had fixed his red eyes on the Earl, his lips curled into a toothy grin revealing several sharp fangs.

"No. I never actually wanted to." Ciel said, unshaken by Aodh's form.

"So, you must be something very special, young earl Phantomhive. It isn't everyday that a demon of such standing brings their... Brings company back.

"Standing?" Aodh chuckled.

"He never told you?"

"No, and I didn't ask. It doesn't matter to me what sort of position Sebastian has down here. He got the job done, that's all I care about." Ciel replied coldly.

"Is it really, tell me then Earl, you had a demon, not just any demon at your side, but one of the best, strongest, exceeded only by one and you let him go why?"

"I hardly think It's any of your business. If you're his friend, go ask him to tell you, and stop calling me Earl, I'm simply Ciel now. My social status isn't worth anything."

"Very interesting. Well, if we are to be on a first name level, please, call me Ao, all my friends do. Call me crazy, but there is something like like about you Ciel."

"Well then you most certainly are certifiable." This earned an eruption of laughter from Ao.

"He was right about you, you really are one in a million."

"He said what?" Ao cleared his throat, bowing his head.

"Forgive me Ciel, I say too much."

"You said it, now you have ro tell me." The boy demanded.

"I cannot, ny hands are tied and my lips are sealed." Ciel groaned in frustrstion.

"Damn demon."

"How much further Hannah, is there a garden?" Alois looked around holding onto Luca's hand as they gazed upon the busy street in front of them.

"Not much further, I have no garden, you see, there isn't much that can grow where I live. I'm sorry your highness."

"Look Brother, those ones are small, do you think they'll like us?"

"Best to wait for Hannah to show us around first. She would know more than we would." Luca nodded.

"Why must I be dragged along on this- this"

"It was the only way Claude, we had to do something otherwise you would have truly been dead."

"All the better. I thought I knew hell, then came Alois Trancy and you. I am nothing more than a shadow of-"

"Must you always be so grumpy?" Alois asked with a sigh.

"Yes, your...highness I must, it is my nature."

"You can change though Hannah did." Luca smiled up at the female demon, who returned the gesture.

"Hannah changed because she's weak, women in any species have a weakness for children, you half wit"

"Don't talk to Luca like that, and stop being mean to Hannah!" Alois shouted.

"Stop being mean to Hannah, how interesting coming from you, you were the one who kicked her, hit her and-"

" , you will leave my boys alone. You've done enough."

"This is madness. There is a reason there are so few 'families' here, we are nit meant to be-"

"Don't be such a... Such a negative Nancy" Luca said earning laughter from his brother and a smile from Hannah.

"How dare you, you little monster!"

"You'd know all about that wouldn't you Claude?" No more was said between the group.

A few streets away, Sebastian had begun to open his eyes.

"Master, are you alright?" Cynna's voice called softly from beside him.

"Wh-what" he managed, he felt slightly weak as the room came back into view.

"I found you lying close to the window, I couldn't wake you so I put you in bed, hoping that I could- Master, are you sure this is wise, perhaps you should lie down." Cynna pressed him back gently onto the bed.

"I suppose It's a good thing you got a bed after all."

"I do not require it, I merely had it brought in because the young master enjoyed sleep."

"Yes. I know. You were very good to Master Ciel."

"As a butler, I did what I had to to ensure his happiness and wellbeing to the best of my ability. Just as you have done for me."

"You did the right thing, not letting him go off on his own, you surrounded him with those you trust, that is the best you can do. You have proven so many times Master, that you are capable, perhaps it is just time to let him have his own life. You must look after your health. You won't be doing him any favors if you allow yourself to be ill. You must find a new contract. Something you can get through quickly."

"Perhaps"

"For today, just rest in bed, things will be better soon."

"I cannot lie here all day."

"You told me that it was part of the duties of a butler to look after their Master, that is what I must do. Please."

Sebastian sighed.

"Very well Cynna, for today." Sebastian gave in finally.

"Open the curtains, I would like to look out, they should be coming back at any moment."