Yes, my Lord. Three simple words. Words that I have been destined to hear till the end of time. The day was dreary. I sat in my study, contemplating what my next move would be. Madame Red would be alive! I could always call her over for the last game of chess she had asked for. Of course now, it wouldn't have to be the last...


(Sebastians P.O.V)

"MeyRin! Finnian! Bard! Tanaka!" Oh dear, where could they all be, I asked myself. I had to make sure they didn't go through all the trouble of messing the manor when there was simply no need. The young master seems stressed enough, without bringing up those kind of constant worries.

"Yes Sebastian?" I heard three voices exclaim. Of course, Tanaka was slient as ever.

"The guest will not be staying long, so there is no need to prepare for tonight." I told the four servants. "What do you mean, no guest tonight?" MeyRin asked. Even though she may not be the most sociable, she always loved guest. My guess was, the lack of human interaction left her wanting it more, and without the knowledge of how to go about it.

"I will simply have a word, nothing to worry about. Why don't you all just finish your chores for the day, and have the rest of the day off?" I said, then I turned to take care of other concerns.

(Just the four in the hall)

When left alone, they finally realised they had the rest of the day off. The reactions of Finny, Bard and MeyRin went something to the tone of silence with their mouths open. Tanaka?

"OH OH OH!"


"The guest should be here any minute, my lord."

"Very well, go see that I have no problems with him this time. may have made a fool of me at first but this time, he will be the one looking like a fool!" I exclaimed while looking at Sebastian.

"Yes, my lord."

The day has gone by painfully slow. I oddly don't remeber it being this slow the first time, but I guess in a way, it was such a long time ago. I got up from my desk and stood at the window behind it. I looked outside at the sky, seeing the clouds pass by without a care, just free. Then out of the corner of my eye, I saw something coming to the manor. A carriage.

I grinned slightly, "Sebastian, our... guest is here."

I heard the door behind me close. I sat down at my desk again and sighed. "We better find out something and soon..." I said to myself.


(Sebastians P.O.V)

"Mr. Dumbano! I hope your carriage ride was a pleaseant one?" I asked the Italian man.

"Ahh, yes it was a very pleasant ride. Not as pleasant as my time at the phantomhive manor will be, I am sure." said with what I knew as fake excitment.

"Unfortunately, that won't be necessary." I said re-opening his door for him on the carriage.

"I do not understand! Is something wrong with the Earl?" He asked me.

"No, not at all. You see, this meeting was arranged for the head of the company. Seeing as you sold the company, you are no longer needed." I said with a sly grin. He looked confused and then laughed. Oh, how the humans perturbed me so at times.

"You may leave now . If not, I am sure I can convince you why you should." I said leaning towards the foriegn man, with a wicked evil grin while I felt my eyes take the sinfull red color.

"B-b-b-but, of c-c-course..I am so sorry." said in fear while scrambling away into the carriage. He yelled at the driver to hurry. I have a feeling we will not have to deal with him again. Thats one Italian off of our hands. I am quite eager to see how my master is to deal with the next one, yet to come.


(NEXT "EPISODE"- Ciel's P.o.v.)

[This takes places after the whole scene with the servants takes place. Ciel along with Madame Red and Lau are playing pool.]

My head felt limp. The sides pulsing with agaitation. I do not know if it is simply my anger at knowing the betrayal in the room, or simply if I am coming down with a case of head cold. Maybe I may even be allergic to the rats. Oh joy.

"Look! There's another one!"Screamed Finny from the other side of the door. "Catch it!" Came Bard's muffled voice.

"Quite the commotion going on out there. Seems your experincing a rat problem as well" Said Sir Randall from the other side of the pool table.

"Speaking of which, how long will you let the vermon run wild, filthy monsters! Someone really ought to take care of them don't you think?" Said my other guest*. Lau then spoke, "and some one will. He's just waiting for the oppurtune moment."

"Indeed. He prefers to settle things with one blow. Will you pass on this turn to, Lord Phantomhive?" asked my aunt, Madame Red.

The rats were a problem, but still the least of my concern. "I'll pass. It's my policy not to shoot if I know that I'll miss." I said with a cocky grin. I knew how to play games. Logic was one of my best abilites. I knew how to calculate a players move before they knew of it. It was how I always won my games. Of course, lately I have been questioning this ability.

"That's all very well, but when will you handle the problem?" Sir Randall asked. He is too busy looking at the small picture, the now. I prefered to look at the big picture, think the whole thing through. "Anytime you'd like. The rats will soon come looking for their forbidden cheese, and I hold the key to the store house." I said. I now knew this was the line that led to my capture. I told the mafia leader I was the one he wanted.

"Even so, locating the nest and eliminating the vermon promises to be a tedious task. You should concentrate on preparing a suitable reward." I said. I knew now that I had Sir Randall right where I wanted him. He knew I was a threat to his power in this city.

"You'r a vulture!"

"Sir Randall!", I shouted. "I'd be careful how you smear my family name!" I said. My authority over his was something I would use to my advantage, and he best know that.

"Haha. Your in trouble now Randall," I heard Azzurro say, " What next Lord Phantomhive?". Oh wouldn't he love to know. "It's time to put an end to this worthless game, don't you think?" I said making my way past Randall over to the pool table. "How soon can you secure the payment?"

"Tonight. I'll have it by then."

I walked closer to the pool table satisfied with the answer. Now was time to show my real power.

"Then I 'll send a carriage for you later. We can even prepare some light entertainment for you, does that sound good?" I said leaning over the table. "You pass your turn twice, and now your after them all in one go?"

I smiled. "Naturally."

"Carefull you greed will undo you." Randall said.

I made my move, succeceding in the task.

"Am I undone?"


"Your tea. We have a special Darjeallien we would like to offer from fortland and Mason today." Sebastian said, doing his butler duty.

"Smells lovely. Tea can be excellent when made well." Lau said from his spot on the couch. Today felt different already. Then I realised why. Grell wasn't here. Poor Madame Red couldn't have her physical.

"Yes it can. Sebastian makes it so lovely, of course all his work is wonderfull. You should quit this country job and come work for me!" Madame Red said, while, uh, practicing her doctor methods.

"Madame Red!" I said. Such indecent behavior.

"Oh sorry, I couldn't help it! He looked like he needed a physical. Just a doctors habit!" She finished in a singsong voice.

"So do you belive the drug trafficer your after was one of your guest today?

"Perhaps." I said slyly. Sebastian and I knew who it was exactly, but no matter. "Why not leave the extermination to Lau? A rat knows best where a rats nest is, doesn't he?" Madame Red offered.

"I am but a tame guinea pig, dedicated to my lord. If the earl instructs me not to act, i'm bound to do nothing." Lau said. That sure didn't stop him from getting me in trouble with the 'Lady Blanc'.

"Watch it," Madame Red screeched grabbing me so fast, I am surprised I didn't have wiplash, "you best keep your filthy paws off my darling nephew!". Funny thing is, she didn't know how much she would maybe have to worry later. I would have to keep a tight lock and key on my candy factory.

"You wound me! I would never par him in his own home dear Madame."

"Are you saying you would if you were elsewhere? Careful your on thin ice now, sir!" screamed Madame Red. That was my cue to leave. Walking out, I could barely hear Sebastian call as Lau and Madame Red continue to fight. "The rats are here." I huffed. I knew what was next. One, two, three-

"IT WENT THAT WAY!" Bard yelled.

"and here too..."

"Master!" I heard Sebastian say. This time I stopped to listen to him.

"Todays dessert, it's a deep dish pie prepared with fresh apples and raisins. It will be ready soon. Would you like to eat with your guest?" Sebastian said, although he already knew the answer.

"Bring it to my study. I'm done here." I started my way to the study. I stopped in my tracks. "Actually Sebastian, I think I might take it in my room for a nice change. I think the rats may be hiding in my study. Please take care of that issue before the pie." I said changing my direction.

"Certatinely my lord!"


(Sebastians P.O.V)

I made my way to the study room. I waited before I opened the door. I listened for any noise my demon ears might pick up. There, it was: breathing. I slowly opened the door and walked in. I left the light off, hoping they would confuse me with the young master. Ahh, and there, their foot steps!

"It is quite rude to go to a house without invitation or atleast sending a letter you know." I said. I quickly grabbed them both and threw them each into an opposite wall.

"What the hell!" I heard one of the man say. It was two, one for a look out and one with clorophorm. I quickly grabbed masters quill pen and jabbed into his throat. I could always buy master a new one anyway. I took the other and bent his limbs with my demon mind power. "How are you doing this?" I heard the one say through gasp. He was holding his arm. "Now what kind of butler would I be, if I couldn't use to force?


So please Review and tell me what you think! There hasn't really been alot of changes, but that will change either next chapter or the one after. Probably the one after.

You'll be meeting my OC for the first time XD

*-Does anyone know his name?