14 years later
In camouflage of night, the small door to the manor opened and a dark figure stepped out wearing nothing but black. The barefooted figure ran out quickly in a black dress and a dark black cloak. The hood of the cloak fell as she ran, revealing a 16 year old Adela. Adela continued to run until she hit three objects in a row, sticking out from the ground. She fell to her knees in front of the objects. She lit the lantern that she carried with her and shined the light from the flame onto the stone. Each one read a member of her deceased family. She moved over to her mother's name and sat there crying
"Oh mother, I'm so scared. I had that nightmare again. The men just came chasing me. No matter how much I ran they still kept up. Then I got so tired, and I tripped. They laughed at me, their smile and eyes just stared at me, laugh. Why were they laughing momma? Why did they take you but not me? Why was I left? How did I survive?" She sat there crying not knowing that something was watching her. A black crow with crimson eyes sat onto of her father's grave stone, just staring at her. It gave a giant caw making the girl jump. The bird took flight but left something behind. Adela reached and took the object in her hand. She brought it closer to the light. She revealed a necklace, a thick black ribbon with a charm on it. The charm was a five pointed star, with a spiked ring around it. She smiled to herself as she wrapped the simple choker around her neck. Not caring where it came from, just happy it came to her.
As the night crawled on, Adela slowly got to her feet and walked back to the manor, where her aunt was waiting for her in the kitchen. "Adela, where have you been, I've been so worried!" Adela looked over at her aunt as she hung up the cloak near the door. "I was just visiting my family, outback" Her eyes were tired and puffy from crying. Her aunt looked at the young girl's tired face and nodded. "I understand, now go upstairs and rest." Adela walked out of the elaborate kitchen and into the main hall, and up the grand staircase. She walked down the corridors, into a room fit for a queen. Adela walked through the threshold and over to a closet. She grabbed a light nightgown, and turned walking behind her changing screen. She quickly got out of her dirty dress and into the nightgown. She walked away from the screen, lifting her hands up, behind her head as she tied up her long red hair. She looked up to see a slim, tall figure standing near the window. Adela jumped back hitting her head against the wall, falling unconscious. The tall man picked her up in his arms cradling her. He laid her down on her bed, and pulled the covers over her body.
The next morning, Adela woke to the smell of Earl Grey tea and scones. She looked over to see a tray with food and tea on her bed side table. She looked around to find who left it there. Suddenly the door started to open. Adela quickly laid back down pulling the covers over hoping the person would go away. A male voice rang around the room "Now my lady, you know it isn't proper for nobility to stay in bed past 9 o'clock" Adela slowly got up clinging to her pillow. She got up to see a tall thin man, with pale skin, crimson eyes, and straight black hair, like a raven's feathers. He wore a black suit with a tail coat. The Phantomhive family crest pinned to the collar of his tail coat. "w-who are you" The words uttered from her mouth. The man smiled sweetly over at her. "I am your new butler. You aunt left a message for you explaining." He cleared his throat as he pulled out the letter from the pocket inside his coat.
"Dear Adela, This might seem sudden, but I feel that since you're almost 17 years old, I should leave you. You are old enough to take care of yourself, and the job that was given to you at a young age. You see the Phantomhive family has been called the Queen's guard dog. We take care of the dirty work for her Majesty. It's been our job for generation. Since you are the last Phantomhive that comes from the direct line, it's your turn to take over both of the family businesses, the toy company and your duty to the Queen. To help you through you're challenges I've hired a good friend of mine. His name is Sebastian, and he will help and protect you as you do your duties. With all my love, your aunt."
Adela stared at the man as he read. He set the paper down and bowed. "I am your humble servant Sebastian Michaelis, I will do as you say, just give me the order, and it will be done." He looked up at the young girl with his crimson eyes and smiled.
