Author's Note: I'm doing editing to this story because I read it over a few days ago and realized that it didn't really make any sense. I hope it at least sounds better after the edit and I'm sorry that those who reviewed had to look at the bad grammar and spelling mistakes.

Sorry this took so long, I have my little cousins for the weekend. 1, 5, and 7 years old, the 1 year old is a little terror. …Anyway, Onward to the story.

Chapter 1

"Young master it is time to wake up."

Ciel slowly came awake. The dream he had last night still lingered in his mind. He looked to Sebastian, who drew the blinds to let in the warm morning sun. Ciel was about to ask Sebastian how demons consume souls but Sebastian beat him to the punch.

"Today we are having country hash. I'm sorry that there is no tea. I asked MeiRin to start the tea and she tripped spilling all of its contents on the ground. I sent her to get more."

Ciel said nothing. Sebastian placed his meal tray on his lap and he ate. Sebastian stared at his young master. Ciel had yet to order him to leave. He hadn't said anything at all. It felt strange to Sebastian.

"Young Master...?"

"What's on the agenda today?"

"Lady Elizabeth is visiting today."

"Irritated by the mention of Elizabeth, Ciel set his fork on his plate. It's not that he didn't like Elizabeth, she was just irritating. Ciel sighed as Sebastian took his empty tray. Ciel sat up, through the covers off, and put out his arms as if to give Sebastian a hug. Sebastian took the hint and began to undress the boy.

Sebastian frowned his master was being unusually quiet. Ciel kept running his dream over and over in his head. He wanted to ask the demon a question, but he didn't want the demon to think him weak or cowardly.

"Is there something wrong young master?"

"No I'm fine."

With that Ciel got to his feet and walked out of his room. Sebastian just shrugged and proceeded to fix the bed. Ciel walked to his study. He sat in his chair. He looked at the files on his desk, all for Funtom Company. Pushing his issue aside, for a while, he grabbed the Funtom

Folder labeled 'sweets', which just happened to be on top, and started working. About three hour into his work, Ciel heard the doorbell ring. Three minutes later, there was a knock at his door. Ciel stiffened.

"Come in."

Elizabeth charged in heading straight to Ceil. Upon reaching him she wrapped him in a bear hug then proceeded to swing him about his study. When she set him to his feet, Ciel looked sick. Sebastian, who stood in the doorway waiting patiently for the scene to disburse, walked into the room and bowed slightly.

"Young Master, refreshments will be served in fifteen minutes. Ciel nodded and followed Sebastian to the dining hall, Elizabeth trailing behind. She was worried. Ceil didn't make any kind of remark about her presence or about being spun around his office. When they sat for their refreshment Elizabeth decided to take the opportunity to start a conversation.

"Can I throw you a birthday party, Ciel?"

Ciel looked blankly at her. Her words seemed to finally sink in and he looked appalled.

"No."

"…But …But why? I want to throw you a great party with lots of people, presents, toys, and cake…."

"No."

"Why are you being so mean, Ciel?" Elizabeth's face contorted until she was a balling blubbering mess. "All I wanted was to throw a party for you, Ciel. …With dancing …And …And…"

Her voice grew in volume. Ciel sighed and continued to eat. Sebastian set lunch on the table and lifted Elizabeth's chin.

"Lady Elizabeth, tears are very unbecoming of you."

Elizabeth's looked into Sebastian's eyes. She sniffled. Ciel sighed, got up from his chair and walked over to Elizabeth. Sebastian moved slightly to the side. Ciel produced a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped her face. Elizabeth looked at him confusedly, but Ciel just gave her a lopsided smile and walked back to his chair. The day proceeded about the same way. Elizabeth pleaded to throw a birthday party, Ciel refused and Elizabeth cried. Night time came. Elizabeth's car pulled up in the drive way and Sebastian and Ciel walked her out. She was about to climb in when she decided to ask Ciel one last time.

"Ciel, about the party…"

"No party, Lizzy."

Sebastian followed his master with his eyes, sighed, and extended his hand to Elizabeth. Elizabeth too watched Ciel walk inside. She had a sad expression on her face. When she saw Sebastian's extended hand, she took it and clambered into the carriage. When the carriage was out of his sight, Sebastian walked into the house. MeiRin walked by holding a garbage bag and Sebastian stopped her.

"Where is the young master?"

"…In his study, he is."

Sebastian proceeded to the study. Knocking he waited for Ciel's, "Come in", and entered.

"Young Master, what is the matter with you today?"

"I'm retiring now Sebastian. I'm tired"

"Yes, my lord."

Sebastian followed Ciel to his room. Ciel clambered onto his bed and stretched his arms. Sebastian started to undress him but halted when he heard Ciel's question.

"Sebastian, how do demons consume souls?"

To be continued…

I'm sorry that Ciel is so quiet in this chapter. It seemed fitting to have him that way. Hope you all enjoyed this chapter. …Until next time…

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