(A/N: (you don't have to read this, it's for Moka-girl, since won't let me reply to her comment for some reason. But first of all, thanks for commenting, I really appreciate it :D Secondly, I doubt I'm going to put in romance for this, if not, very little, and maybe, MAYBE, with the minor characters. The reason why is rather simple, I'll put it in this chapter. ^^ Thirdly, I'm making Carole a middle-class woman, unlike the Phantomhives, who are extremely wealthy. The middle-class also had servants, I read it in my history textbook. You may be right in your statement, although, there's a reason why she's too nice. You'll see. :3 Remember the other woman, she really disliked them, called them rude. But overall, your constructive criticism really helped, thanks :) )
I tried not to stare so much through the corner of my eye. "Dear god." I murmured as I "casually" walked toward them. "Sarah you're not going to try to make either Ciel or Sebastian fall for you, right? I see that in fanfiction all the time."
Sarah frowned as she awkwardly held my hand. "No, why would I?" she made a twirl.
"Why did you change your mind?" I was confused. "I thought you loved them."
She shook her head. "He has Lizzy. I don't know if I told you this, but think about it. He lost his parents, and later, he might lose Madame Red. He only has his fiancee, his only reminder of his innocence before that whole disaster with his birthday. Even if he likes me, he'll still be faithful to Lizzy, no matter how annoying she can be. There's so point in trying to get his heart." She cleared her throat. "Speaking of which..."
Lizzy was smiling, chatting with some people a dozen feet away from us.
"And Sebastian." Sarah smirked. "He's a demon. He won't love me, since I'm a human, beings he looks down upon. And I don't even know if he even can have strong feelings for anyone."
I thought about it for a second. "Yeah, that makes sense." I murmured. "So." I glanced at Ciel and Sebastian's direction. "Are you going to do anything?"
"Yeah" Sarah smirked. "I'm going to be the 'bait' for the Viscount Druitt instead of Ciel. Just watch me."
"What? Why?" my eyes grew wide. "That's so stupid! What if something happens to you?"
"No it's not!" Sarah quietly snapped. "Ciel will see and he will get Sebastian to save me. Then we can speak to them from there." her eyes flashed with determination. Or maybe it was a light that reflected off of them. I don't know.
"Don't be stupid-"
Sarah tore from my hand and went away into the crowd.
"Sarah! Wait-"
I was lost. I looked left, and I saw Madame Red laughing with her fan in front of her face with Lau on her side. I look right and I see Sarah speaking to the Viscount. Too late, i can't go to her now. A few feet away, I could see Ciel and Sebastian, whispering to each other hastily, and looking at Sarah at the same time. Their faces read impatience and frustration.
"Well." I thought, as I looked around the bright room. "I guess I can enjoy myself."
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Carole trembled as she watched the two children head into the party. Finally. Now she can speak. "Sir." she cleared her throat, trying to feign confidence. "I've done my part. Please take me back. Please take me back!" She stared into empty space, shaking, as the carriage began to move.
I'm afraid, you have, in fact, done your part. Very well. I don't need you anymore.
Carole smiled like a madwoman. "I can finally be with my lost husband. He's safe, I hope."
Oh he is. But first...
Suddenly, a cut opened up on Carole's neck. Drops of blood glistened as they slowly fell down her throat. She gasped. "What-what are you doing?"
Taking you to your husband, like you asked.
More cuts appeared. On her face, her hands, her clothes, everywhere.
Carole screamed. "What are you doing? Are you trying to murder me?" She tried to get out of the carriage, but the door was locked.
Smart woman. Don't worry. You'll see your husband soon.
"Help! Please! Someone help!" Bloodcurdling screams from Carole barely escaped the carriage, making it nearly impossible for anyone out there to hear.
The voice chuckled. Let the games begin.
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I checked the large grandfather clock right when the dance ended. I heavily breathed. It's been about an hour, and Sarah was gone.
I swallowed. Did something happen to her? Most likely. I should probably start asking around.
I made my way through the sweaty crowd until I found Ciel, annoyed. I bet he was thinking the same thing. Sebastian caught sight of me, and whispered in Ciel's ear, who immediately turned around to face me.
"E-excuse me." I politely asked. "Have you seen my cousin Sarah anywhere? She's short, 17 years of age, and she tends to be very excited. I've last seen her with the Viscount." I silently cheered. My guy voice was coming along quite nicely.
Ciel blinked, acting innocent. "I'm afraid not." He answered with a girly voice. "What about you?" He asked his "tutor".
The tutor shook his head, solemn.
"I'm sorry, sir. But I haven't seen your cousin. I hope you find her soon!" he smiled, and hastily walked away with Sebastian.
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"Sebastian." Ciel muttered, as they both hurried into the midst of the crowd. "We need to save her. I don't want more trouble of another victim."
"Of course, my lady." Sebastian answered. He remembered something, and smirked. "I would need to know her location, however. Would you be so kind to tell me where she is?"
Ciel frowned. That demon... "Don't be idiotic. If that boy knew, he wouldn't tell me, even though I believe his cousin is in the mansion somewhere." he faced Sebastian. "Sebastian. I order you. Search the mansion until you find the Viscount. From there, you can probably guess which one is the cousin."
Sebastian grinned. "Yes, my Lord." He straightened up. "Would you be coming with me?"
"No. I'll fend off Elizabeth myself, thank you very much." Ciel grumbled.
"Very well." Sebastian pushed up his glasses, slowly headed away, and then disappeared.
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I had to think of something. I need to get Ciel to know who I am...it might cost me my life, but we need it. But how will I prove it?
A certain object popped into my head. Sarah's Kuroshitsuji bag. I can show that to Ciel and Sebastian and they can believe me. Hopefully Sarah had her iPod in there, with a few Kuroshitsuji episodes. We can probably show them one of them.
But what about Sebastian? Would he murder us? No, maybe we don't need to tell them we know of their contract...wait. This is all about getting Sebastian to eat Ciel's soul, we may need them to know that..
"Help!"
A dozen or so heads turned to the sound of the panicked voice. Madame Red stopped laughing and faced the main entrance where a frantic man stood.
"The woman...the woman in my carriage. She's dead! She's dead!" he staggered left and right. "Jack the Ripper. He's here!" the man breathed heavily and collapsed.
Small screams escaped from several people. A few tried to get out of the mansion and tried to avoid the man at the same time.
"Where's the Viscount?"
"Shouldn't he be here? That damn man!"
Ciel, who was about three yards away from me, narrowed his eyes, and shared glances with Madame Red and Lau. Could it be the Viscount, Jack the Ripper?
I ran past the whispering men and women and carefully approached the man, who was crying and shaking with shock on the tiled floor. "Mister, who was the-" I gasped. It was that man, he was the driver of the carriage I was in when I boarded it with Sarah.
"Aren't you that boy-" he gasped. "Your grandmother. Carole. She's dead! I didn't notice what was going on, I didn't hear any screams. One second I turned around and-and-"
Could it be? Could it be that voice...but how was that possible? And Carole couldn't be a prostitute either.
I swallowed, realizing my mistake. Why was Carole so nice to us? Too nice? There's got to be a reason...and that other woman, she didn't seem to enjoy our company. What if that voice bribed her to take us in? Does this make the voice a murderer?
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I was panicking. The dance was almost over and Sarah and Sebastian were nowhere to be found. I hope they were alright….
The woman named Madame Red tapped my shoulder. I blinked and turned around. "Oh, hello…" I murmured.
"You must be that boy my niece was speaking of. Do you have anywhere to go? I hear your cousin is missing. Her tutor is searching for her, and he should find her soon." She smiled. "While you wait, would you like to stay with us until your cousin is found? Or should we bring your cousin to your home?"
"W-well" I stammered. "My grandmother, she was the one murdered." Cry, you idiot, CRY! Make yourself believable! "I don't have anyone." Look her straight in the eyes.
Madame Red paused. Sarah told me that after she lost her husband, and her sister with her lover, she only has herself and Ciel, she must understand. "Are you from around here? You speak rather differently."
"Yes, I'm from the United States." I answered quickly. "Massachusetts."
Madame Red smiled. "Well! That explains your manners. Come into the carriage with us."
Manners?
"Pardon me, but what should I call you?"
Her red lips curved into a smile. "Madame Red. You can remember that, right, American? And don't worry, I promise we will find your little cousin." she turned to face the door and then hesitated. "Are you familiar with the name Phantomhive?"
Be careful, Kelly. "Just a bit."
"Well, you're in for a surprise, darling."
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Ciel made sure no one was looking towards the carriage window. "Dammit, these pigtails are...irritating. I wonder how Elizabeth handles her own hair." he thought. Since Sebastian wasn't here, he sloppily took them off himself, and immediately put on his eyepatch.
Or tried.
After 20 frustrating seconds, he decided to just place his eyepatch over his contract eye and hold it there.
They didn't have a choice. If this boy didn't have a home to go to, which seemed extremely unlikely, he had to come into the manor for a little while until his lost cousin returns. Then he can simply send them away. They seemed to be about old enough to be on their own. And they didn't seem to be nobles, so he could get Sebastian to just threaten them, making sure none of them will tell a soul about what Ciel did tonight if they seem himself as a boy by mistake. Nothing would happen to him.
Although if he does have family to go to...
Ciel swallowed. He remembered the last time he ran into his mother's arms. Her welcoming smile, her gentle arms...it was so vivid.
He frowned. Stop it, Ciel! No need to have idle thoughts right now.
But if he does have a home, then Madame Red could have a carriage to take him there. Sebastian can drop off this girl at the address later.
Why is Ciel taking off his wig, making him vulnerable to suspicion? He just couldn't handle them anymore. Anyways, he could just put them back on when-
The carriage door opened. There, stood Madame Red, Lau, and the boy.
Dammit.
Ciel tried not to scream angrily as the three of them boarded the carriage. When the sound if the whip cracked and the horses began to move the carriage, Ciel cleared his voice.
"I am Earl Ciel Phantomhive." he declared. "Tell me, what's your name and who are you, exactly? Be honest or I will throw you off this carriage."
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Wow, someone is cranky. But no matter. I need to tell them who I am. This is my chance. Time to go crazy again. "My name is.." I breathed. "My name is Kelly Roberts. I am not from this world, nor am I a boy. My cousin, Sarah, isn't my cousin. She's just my best friend and Ciel, we need your help, along with Sebastian's."
Ciel stared at me, wide-eyed, without blinking. I couldn't tell if he was enraged or confused. That's when he narrowed his eyes. "Madame Red. Lau. Please quiet him."
"No!"
Lau covered my mouth. "Why do you think he is lying, Earl? How would he know Sebastian? Who knows, maybe he is telling the truth."
"He could be an enemy. A spy. He's surely a despicable liar. I will take him to Scotland Yard tomorrow morning with Sebastian. He could be connected to Jack the Ripper."
As if everything was on cue, a familiar black-haired butler carrying Sarah, and my messenger bag opened the carriage door and casually came inside. Sarah must have told him Carole's address and picked up the bag.
Madame Red stared, wide eyed as Sebastian took off his glasses and set down Sarah, who was unconscious. She must have fainted at some point. He held up Sarah's iPod, which was playing a Kuroshitsuji episode. "These girls are telling the truth, young master." he solemnly spoke to the shocked Earl.
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