Chapter 3

It had been a few weeks before things had cooled down since Grell had tried to steal Sebastian away from Raven when all Hell broke loose once more. Today was Sunday, March 2nd, and we had an unexplained knocking at the door. Rinmaru, yet again, had made the mistake of getting up early and opening the door. "Why, hello there, little girl, is Sebastian around," the lady in red asked. "May I ask who you are first, and also the need to see Sebastian?" "Madame Red and the reason that I would want to see Sebastian is for…unfinished business." The governess' ears perked up as she awoke from her slumber next to her husband.

Raven went downstairs to see one of her enemies. "Red, leave this estate at once," said the annoyed governess. "All I want to do is see my nephew and have a few words with the man I love," said the lady in red. "Like Hell would I ever allow you to see the two of them after what you've done!" "You demonic bad influence of a husband stealer, let me see them now!" Just then, Madame Red took out a silver dagger and attempted to shank the governess. "CIEL, EVERYONE, GET DOWN HERE NOW," Rinmaru called up to everyone whom was sleeping.

Everyone went down stairs to the site of Raven and Madame Red's fracas. I went over to Rinmaru quickly, grabbing onto the cross before pulling it off. Just then, as always, bats flew into the room, picked up Rinmaru, and changed her into her vampire form. "Aren't you two a bit too old to be fighting like spoiled children," asked Rinmaru. "How dare you say that to us, you bloody vampire," exclaimed Madame Red. "I won't allow fighting so early in the morning, nonetheless when I'm asleep. Now, I do believe it's about time for the two of you to learn your place!" And with that said, I'm sure by now all of you would've guessed that Rinmaru had falcon-kicked the both of the two ladies and won the battle.

"Have you two learned not to fight over a man, whom one of you are married to," asked Rinmaru. "Yes ma'am," said Raven and Madame Red in unison. Just then, there was another knock at the door. This time, Cecilia opened the big white door. In came, though, was another one of Raven's enemies, Anne-Marie, otherwise known as the nun who slept with Sebastian. "What a lovely home you've got here, Ciel Phantomhive. I've came to see my beloved Sebastian," said the nun. Grell's and Raven's eyes had become more devilish than usual.

"YOU'RE BELOVED SEBASTIAN," exclaimed the both of them. Sebastian put his arm out, saying as though the two of them should stop before anything bad happened again. "What brings you to this estate, Anne-Marie," asked Sebastian. "Well, you remember the time you brought me to Heaven, right? Well, I didn't take birth-control since, well, nuns are supposed to be virgins. Well, with that said, I'm pregnant with your baby and we should get married." Raven and Grell broke free from Sebastian's invisible chains. "WE'LL GIVE YOU A FREE ABORTION, GOD'S PRINCESS!" The two of them then began to beat the living Hell out of the nun, in advance to killing the baby inside of her.

Rinmaru looked annoyed as she said, "Give me the cross back, Ciel. I'm going back to bed so I won't need to get into any more damage, not to mention the fact that Raven and Grell seem to have this all in order." With that said, I gave Rinmaru back her cross and she put it back on. Rinmaru trudged back to her room, along with the rest of the children, and then slept for another hour or two. After a while, the fighting still went on, though everyone else carried on about their day. When the fracas became louder than the television show the children were watching, Marissa, Cecilia, Ruby, and Jasper all took action and screamed at the top of their lungs, stopping the fight. Anne-Marie had left, though Madame Red stayed. She had made an agreement with Sebastian not to fight over him anymore and to work at the Phantomhive estate wherever there is a need.

About two days a week, Madame Red worked with Bernard in the kitchen, two more days with Finnegan in the garden, and the rest of the week with Mae-Rin, working as a maid. The next week, however, was a bit more dramatic. Raven seemed quieter than ever, which had made Rinmaru take action. "What's wrong," asked Rinmaru. "There are people around…" Rinmaru took Raven into her room. "We're alone now, so please tell me what's bothering you."

Raven sighed then rubbed her eyes as red flowed down from them. "R-Raven?!" "What?" Rinmaru thought silently to herself, 'Red tears?! She can't possibly be a demon, can she?!' "I-It's just an eye infection," said Raven, wiping the red away. "But, that's not my problem…" "Then…what is your problem exactly?"

"My husband…" "What happened?" Raven took a deep breath and said, "She followed us…" "Okay?" "He had a mistress a while back and she tried to have me killed." "Is that…Madame Red?" Raven sighed then said, "N-no…at least I would hope not."

"Then why do you have a problem with Madame Red?" "She has a thing for him as well." Rinmaru sighed. "But the one who is after me…is named Anne-Marie…" "But she doesn't live here, she just dropped by then you beat the living Hell out of her…" "Not in the house, but she is in the area, and she will try to steal Sebastian away…" Rinmaru sighed.

Raven sighed then said, "Sorry to have bothered you with useless drama." "It's alright, now I've got someone new on my blacklist." "As do I, but tell no one of this." "I swear I will not tell a living soul. I swear it on my Trinity Cross." "Good. If he found out about this…" Raven's eyes flickered a bit. Rinmaru winced at the sight.

Raven seemed deep in thought. "…Raven-sama…" Raven had no response. "Are you going to be alright?" Raven nodded then said, "Just a bit worried is all…" "Everything will be alright." "I hope you're correct…"

Raven was depressed now. "I'm leaving…" She tossed her ring on the floor, but she didn't leave her chair. Rinmaru hugged Raven tightly. Raven gripped the arms of her chair. "I'm leaving…" "No, no you're not going to leave…"

"I am, but I will not be returning to Phantomhive…where I became Raven…where their child was conceived…I'm going much farther…" "No!" Raven finally rose up from her chair. "It is my choice." Rinmaru hugged Raven tightly without letting go. "I'm not letting you leave! I can't lose my mom again!" "I am leaving. I cannot stand to live under the same room as those traitors!"

"Don't leave me!" Rinmaru started to cry. "Then come with me." "B-But Raven…" Rinmaru sniffled. "I am leaving either way. I am not staying with those four." "…Raven-sama…"

Raven walked to a nearby window and opened it. "Goodbye…" Rinmaru quickly hugged Raven and did not let go, crying. "No!" "Quiet. Don't let them hear you." Raven pried Rinmaru off of her. "If Anne-Marie heard you, she would know I would have left and she'd follow me, same as the others. Hush. Mustn't let them hear you…though why not come with me then, if you are so worried about me."

Rinmaru sniffled. "I'm scared that something bad will happen." "Nothing will." There was a short flash to downstairs. Marissa was sitting in the corner of the living room having a violent fit. Rinmaru said to Raven, "We should probably go back downstairs to help calm her down…" Raven shook her head and left out of the window.

Marissa was screaming the names of the members who had been on her blacklist at the moment. Rinmaru followed Raven out of the window. Raven had already completely vanished from the estate. Marissa, on the other hand, was clearly annoyed, though she called out for Sebastian anyways. Rinmaru said, "Raven? Where'd you go?" Sebastian kneeled down to Marissa. "What's the matter," he asked her.

"Remember that window in your ex-wife's room?" Without looking behind her, Marissa grabbed his jacket and gripped it tightly. "What of it?" Marissa let go of his jacket. "Hm, it would appear you have lost a child, a mistress, and a Raven." Sebastian was silent. "She's left us all because of you. I'm not surprised, though. Is there ever such a thing as true love?"

Hi guys! This is the third chapter of Cross and a Contract! I actually role-played with PurpleDragon6 of this chapter so I think it turned out pretty well! Sorry since it's almost all dialog though… DISCLAIMER: I do not, in any way, own or make money off of Black Butler and Rosario+Vampire. Favorite, Subscribe, and Review if you enjoyed! :3