Chapter 2- That Butler, Greeting

It was midnight at Phantom hive manor. Sebastian walked into the room adjacent to Ciel's room. He entered the room and closed the door behind him. The only light in the room came from that of the multiple candles that were lit in the room. In a bed near the middle of the room was Zell. Sebastian sat in the chair next to her bed and looked over at the table next to the bed. He took the washcloth on the table and wiped her head with it. She had gotten hit in the head while they were in the portal and that had knocked her out cold. After he was done with that, he bandaged her head and then stood up. As soon as he turned his body to leave, Zell woke up and grabbed his hand. Sebastian jumped out of surprise.

"You're awake," Sebastian stated.

"I know," Zell replied as she released his hand, "Did I scare you?"

"No not at all. A Phantomhive butler who gets scared that easily isn't worth his salt."

"Your most famous saying. My head. What happened?"

"You hit your head when we were in the portal."

"That explains a lot Sebastian."

"The young master would like to speak with you."

"Great, now I have to go talk to Ciel. Just kidding, I'd love to. Shall you escort me there?"

"That is why I am here."

Meanwhile in the Trancy Manor, a tea cup was placed in front of Avarie. She stared at it, hesitant about what Claude may have put in it.

"It's safe, you have nothing to worry about." Claude explained to ease her worry. "Master Alois does not wish for you dead." Still a bit unsure, Avarie pushed the cup of tea away.

"I don't like tea to be honest." She stood up wanting to explore the maze of gardens that she now resided in. "But I do like sweets!" She exclaimed while running off. "Just no cake!" the butler was out of view by time she said the later but she knew he heard her.

The young girl excitedly ran through the bushes that towered over her, scratches covering many parts of her bare arms and face. Not currently caring, she continued crawling through the immense amount of plants to find it… "THERE!" In front of her was the center of the maze, just as she figured, containing the most beautiful assortment of flowers.

Picking herself off the ground, Avarie stared in awe at the magnificent sight. "So amazing, never before have…" She trailed off when she noticed something… or more specifically someone. Residing in the center of the garden was Alois Trancy. His wonderfully cute self plucking petals from a rose. No longer able to resist the urge, Avarie pounced on her prey! "ALOIS! YOU SEXY BOY!" The boy was glomped to the ground under her.

"UWAHH!" The two tumbled down onto a soft pile of grass. "What the-" Avarie lay on top of the boy, still a little stunned that the two fell down.

"Oww." Avarie rubbed her head wear it had collided with Alois's shoulder. "How painful." She sat up, not really caring about the complaints of the boy under her. When she looked down she once again was filled with a glomping urge. "Alois…" She lowered her face down to his.

"W-what are you doing?" His face turned a little red, in turn her face to became a light pink. Her lips hovered over his, their breaths mingling together now…

"Just kidding!" She smile before pulling away. "You're way too young for my taste, I'd feel almost like a pedophile if I did anything. Hehe." She laughed.

"Why you…" The boy used his strength to roll me off of him, this time he ended up above me, a knee residing on either side of her hips. "I'm much older than I look and I've been with people three times your age." This time his face began to lower to hers, he no longer blushed but he was.

"Umm Alois, it was only a joke." A devious smile played on his lips. "Alois.." Avarie closed her eyes as she felt his lips brush against hers. Then suddenly his presence disappeared. When she opened my eyes Claude held Alois by the collar of his jacket.

"No teasing guest My lord." Claude commanded before setting the young lord down.

"Whatever," He stomped off out of the garden, his attitude a slightly angry.

"Please forgive him Miss, he sometimes can be like that." Avarie nodded and accepted the hand he offered her. When she was off of the ground the girl noticed how dirty and bloody she was. My arms and head shot with pain all at once. "Shit.." She tumbled over to the ground, hands barely catching her in time.

"Are you alright?" Still disgusted by the butler, knowing what type of "man" he is, she pushed his hands away.

"Fine." With that she stumbled off after Alois knowing that he knew the way out of this garden from hell.

Back at the Phantomhive manor, Zell had just made it to the private office of Ciel Phantomhive. He sat behind his maple desk as Zell sat in front of the desk in a chair darned in dark blue satin. After a few minutes, Ciel stood up from where he sat and walked over to Zell. Ciel bestowed upon her a smile.

"Welcome to my home, Zell," Ciel stated, "I take it you are enjoying yourself."

"I just woke up a few minutes ago, so it's kind of hard to enjoy," Zell replied.

"Oh well let me know if there is anything I can do to make your stay more pleasurable."

Ciel circled around her and laid his warm, gentle hands on her shoulders. Zell froze from the unexpected move.

"And I'll have Sebastian make it possible."

Zell suddenly stood up, pushing Ciel's hands off of her shoulders. She looked upon the young boy with a look of anger. She made sure to keep her voice as low and as calm as possible.

"I don't need your help," Zell stated, in almost a whisper, "Just point me in the direction of the Trancy manor and I'll be out of your hair."

"For starters, why do you want to go there," Ciel asked.

"My friend was taken by the butler of that house. Naturally, I want to help her."

"I'm sorry, but I don't know a Trancy or even know where the house is located."

"Hmph. Figures. Well, I guess that's my cue to leave."

Zell walked out of the office and closed the doors behind her. She then continued to walk to the back of the manor toward the garden. As soon as she came upon the doors that lead to it, she opened them. When she was finally out in the garden she began to run to the nearest bush she could find. She was ashamed that she had spoken to Ciel in such a manner. She truly was happy that she was here with them, and not with Claude. She stopped and sat under a nearby tree in the garden and pulled her knees toward her chest. After sitting there for a few moments, she noticed that there was a shadow being cast on her. She looked up to see Sebastian standing over her. She stood up and wiped off her pants.

"Do you need something Sebastian," Zell asked.

Suddenly, Zell began to feel extremely light-headed. She clutched her head and leaned back against the tree. At the same time Sebastian did the exact same thing. When she finally regained her normalcy, she looked up into the red eyes of Sebastian. His arms were around the tree and his body was inches from hers. This felt extremely awkward, just like when Ciel put his hands on her shoulders. Out of instinct she pushed him away and ran back into the manor.