Sorry for taking so long to update! I've been busy with school and work like always! .


You're Not The Only One

Chapter 1: Chance Meeting

The next morning Serena smelled coffee and smiled. Stretching out her whole body like a cat would, she climbed out of bed and put on her robe. Walking out of her room and heading to her study Serena found Damien with her beverage, "You sure know how to wake me up." She walked over and sat down at her desk and began sorting files.

"What kind of butler would I be if I didn't have your drink and breakfast ready?" Damien put his hand over his chest and bowed, "Please enjoy your morning." He began to leave when Serena's voice stopped him.

"Wait Damien." She looked up from some documents, "Where are my parents buried?" Serena grabbed her cup and gracefully sipped it, "I would like to visit them today."

"They are buried on the hill you always escape to. I buried them underneath the willow tree." Damien's dark chestnut hair fell into his face, and he left it that way. It had a mind of its own so he didn't even bother. "May I take my leave milady?"

"Yes Damien that will be all. I shall call on you if need be." Serena went back to sorting all these papers. Hearing the door shut Serena leaned back and sighed, "Senka this is going to take forever." Now she knew why her father was always busy, it felt like the pile never ended!

Now now little one it will be alright. Just go at a steady pace and you will finish

Serena smiled when Senka spoke and stood up with her coffee in hand, "You're right." She walked over to the window and looked over to where the willow tree was, and saw two graves, "This work can wait." Setting the cup down on the stand by the window Serena went back to her room and searched for an outfit.

Opening the closet door Serena walked into the closet and started to examine her clothes. Seeing the first dress she could find Serena grabbed it and pulled it out of the closet. Giving it a once over she nodded her approval and walked over to the bed. Laying the dress down she let the robe slide off her shoulder and proceeded to shed her night clothes. Putting on her undergarments she grabbed the dress and sighed, "Why do I bother with these silly outfits? I can't understand why girls feel the need to get a man's attention."

Every woman desires a man's attention. You still do even after what happened, you just wont admit it to yourself. All in good time you will find a man and you'll want to capture his attention.

Snorting, Serena finished getting dress and put on matching shoes. Walking over to the mirror she smiled. Her dress was a deep red with black lace around her chest, shoulders, hips and at the end of her dress slightly dragging the ground. Turing towards her vanity Serena grabbed a velvet choker with a red jewel in the middle. Tying it around her neck she walked out of her room and headed towards the front door.

Feeling the wind caress her face Serena inhaled deeply and smiled. Everything was new to her, it was like she was in a whole new world since Senka came to her. Looking towards the sun the sky was crystal clear and Serena began making her way to her paretns graves. On the way she was thinking over what needed to be done and shook her head, "Senka I believe Damien and I shall go to the market today. It is a nice day after all."

If this would please my master then I can only support your decision. Of course I can't help but think that there is another reason behind your decision.

Smirking Serena chuckled and walked up the hill leading to her favorite willow tree. Upon reaching the top of the hill Serena stopped a few feet away from the graves. Silence wrapped around her in an embrace like that of a mother with her child. The calm wind gently made the leaves on the willow tree sway giving a peaceful sound. Walking closer Serena got on her knees and put her hands in her lap.

"Mother, father, I know you can hear me and I promise I wont let your deaths be in vain. I will find whoever is in charge of killing us." Placing her hands on both of the graves Serena fought down her rage, "I swearI will kill them all." Standing up Serena headed back towards the house and ran her fingers through her hair. "I wonder how they'll react when they see my again."

I'm sure they will be surprised or shocked my lady. You are after all suppose to be dead.

Nodding Serena couldn't help but agree, "I guess you're right Senka." Before reaching the door Damien had it open and waiting for her.

"My lady, if you are ready to leave I shall have the carriage pulled up." Damien placed his hand over his chest and bowed.

"That would be wonderful Damien." Serena walked passed him and grabbed her clutch. Turning around she saw the carriage waiting and she smiled, "Simply one hell of a bulter are we?"

"Only for you my lady." Damien smirked and opened the door to the carriage, "Shall we?"

Walking down the stairs and climbing into the carriage Serena chuckled, "We shall." Watching Damien climb inside the carriage began to move.

The ride to the market was silent considering Damien didn't know what to ask her since the ordeal she delt with last night. 'Hmm, such a touchy topic as well. I'm sure she wouldn't want to talk about it, well not yet anyway.'

Damien wasn't the only one lost in thought. Serena was looking out the window thinkng about how she was going to find the people behind the murder of her family. Mentally sighing Serena felt Senka begin to pur tryng to settle her mind down.

Now Serena don't think to much on it. I'm sure we'll find someone who can help us, yes? We just need to find the right person.

'Of course Senka, but how do you think we'll find that person?'

Leave that to me.

Mentally nodding Serena was brought out of her thoughts when the carriage stopped, "We're already here? Time must go by fast when you're lost in thought."

Damien opened the door and stepped out so he could take Serena's hand, "I couldn't agree more." Helping Serena out of the carriage he watched her as she walked down the street. He couldn't help but feel as if there was another demon around, and he knew it was Senka. 'I'll keep an eye out for this demon who is wondering around.'

Only glancing at the shops Serena was heading towards the undertaker. She knew that he must have a clue on who was behind murdering her parents. She was almost to the undertaker's shop when a strange feeling washed over her. 'There's another demon!' She turned around scanning the crowd until her eyes came to rest upon a boy with his butler.

My lady becareful, they are not what they seem.

Silently agreeing with Senka, Serena kept her compsure as they walked over to her. Giving a smile Serena gestured towards the door, "Going to the same place I assume?"

The boy nodded, "It seems so, may I ask if it's not being rude who you are?"

Thinking for a moment Serena saw no harm and spoke, "Serena Shade and this is my butler Damien, you are?"

Smiling the boy replied, "Ciel Phantomhive, and this is my bulter Sebastian."

Serena looked over to Sebastian and surpressed her gasp, 'He's a demon!'