*Marie POV*
I ran, far away from the horror. My parents are dead, I don't understand… I was about to make them smile at me! All they've done for me, and I was going to make them proud! My legs were starting to hurt, for I was running to about a half hour now…
My dress was torn, leaving my skin exposed to be cut and scraped. Suddenly, the ground beneath me disappeared. I tumbled down the hill, crashing into trees that made my body seer in pain even more…
The constant rolling had finally stopped, as I found myself lying on a dirt path. I struggled to get up, but my arms couldn't support me. It felt as if I was unable to move at all.
My head throbbed with a pain so unbearable, it was almost inhumane. From my position, I looked out onto the sunset, seeing two figures walking towards me. One was really tall, and the other short.
I tried to call out to them… But my voice failed me, only uttering a squeak.
I didn't want to die. Not yet.
As long as I'm here alive, I will try, no, I will prosper.
But, as my agony grew stronger, my light… It started to fade. And I gave in to the darkness.
*Ciel POV*
Walking back to the manor was such a bore. My limbs were already sore from doing so… It seemed pointless. But it couldn't be helped; one has to check up on their company if they want it to keep being successful.
I looked at Sebastian, who was walking next to me. He always looked unfazed, obeying my every order. Well, he is my demon butler.
I remember that horrid day he found me… My parents, died in that fire ablaze in our home. The cult that was after them captured me in the chaos… Branded me like cattle with that mark of theirs. That's when Sebastian stepped in, creating our contract. The one where when my revenge was complete, he'd have my soul…
My first order to him: Kill all those occult people who defiled me. And it went on from there…
A body, in the middle of the path startled me from my thoughts. It was a young girl, she looked familiar. Was she one of the Nobles maybe?
"Sebastian, this girl is gravely injured. I'd like you to bring her back to the mansion and heal her wounds. I think… I think I know her."
"Yes my lord"
He picked her up delicately, making sure not to increase the chances of her death. It almost looked as if she would break under anyone's touch. Her pale body looked cold.
But I couldn't remember where I had seen her before.