I do not own Black Butler. Thank you for reading my story, I know it's a bit mysterious but things are going to be more clearly next chapter. Sorry for every grammar or spelling mistake, English is not my first language but I do my best.

As Finny had said , Snake returned in short time from Midford manison. This could be easy seen after his haircut made bt Mrs. Midford. Well this was a risk which he had taken.

'Hello Smile , said Oscar. '

Ciel smiled. Snake hadn't changed , at least he could be normal. His snakes were in the same way bag that he bought for him seven years ago.

'Oh , Hey Snake. So you came back. I am glad. How is Midford family? '

Snake looked confused as usual and it was helped by one of his snakes which gazed at Ciel.

'They're fine , said Emily. They asked me to tell you that you are invited at their manison tonight at dinner , said Oscar. '

Ciel covered his forehead with his hand in a theatrical gesture. He had just arrived and his beloved auntie wanted him.

Well , I guess is better to go rather than made my aunt angry. I know this is the best , I've seen demons who were mercy than Aunt Frances.

'Smile! Lady Elizabeth is looking forward to see you! '

Ciel smiled . He imagined all the scene in his head. Lizzie will have hugged him bu the time he will have arrived. She would wear a cute dress and she would look like a little dool. The same Elizabeth Midford. But he was the same Ciel Phantomhive?

'So do I..' answered Ciel letting that question for another time. 'Sebastian! '

His butler came quickly , looking imecable like always.

'Yes , my Lord?'

'We're going to Midford estate tonight. I want you to prepare my outfit , something elegant and special please. I have to explain aunt Frances seven years of missing and why I don't change my hair style , I must look credible. '

Sebastian laughed , but his master was totally right. Mrs Midford remained a reason for what you should be worried. She still had a suprhuman power in her eyes , she could persuade even a demon.

An interesting human being, said Sebastian for himself.

'Yes , my Lord. Everything will be perfect for our visit. '

He wanted to leave , but something went through his mind.

' And your outfit will impress even Lady Elizabeth . She should be a pretty young lady by now.'

Ciel blushed , Sebastian knew that he had no experience in romance and he hadn't seen Lizzie for a long time. Sebastian must have waited to see his reaction when he and Lizzie will have been face-to-face.

That bastard.

Frances Midford was in the main salon knitting while her husband was reading a historical novel. Mrs Midford was tensioned , but she couldn't let be seen . Frances Midford was known for her stern temperament amd her family knew this too . However , there were some moments whe the she simply failed and let her emotions free. In those times she used to cry when nobody saw her. That were her first years , after , Edward was born followed by Elizabeth. For the sake of her children Frances Midford became sterner and gave them the best education in spite of all the critics of society.

Alexis Midford wasn't reading that book at all. He needed in order to think more clearly. Ciel was back , that means a lot of things. Firstly , if the engagement was still available and secondly if Ciel would notice how their family had changed , how her daughter had changed. He also knew that his wife was thinking the same . There was a connection between them . If he thought better since the first moment there was something between them. He could have won that match , but so oponent was charming , like a wind dancer with a sword. He didn't won the match , but he gained something even more precious-a wife, children and a family.

'Ciel should be here in every moment.'said Alexis in a low voice.

Mrs Midford looked at her husband with her sharp and stern eyes. Her son-in-low would come at their place for te first time in the last seven years and he had to answer at a lot of question , about how his life was. Ciel was her beloved nephew , a true gentleman who kept his promises , but you never know. Ciel could be married because no one knew what can happened in seven years.

'Everything will be alright , Frances. You'll see.' said Alexis to his wife.

Frances Midford rolled her eyes and changed her position in the chiar. There were other things she was worried about because time is merciless , he change people without asking and he don't care about their past or their future. The world wasn't fair , but Mrs Midford knew that she , instead of crying had to fight.

'Is everything prepare , honey? What about Edward and Elizabeth? ' she asked.

Mr Midford smiled and drove his hand to his chin.

'Well , Edward is ready , he trained all day so he's a little bit cranky. I do not know nothing about Elizabeth , she has stayed in her room since she found out about Ciel returning. '

'Did you tell her about the dinner? ' asked Frances.

Mr Midford' s eyes had been sparkling brightly .

'No , but our daughter now has a remarkable sense of prevention. I think she had thought before us at the possibility to invite Ciel at dinner. '

On the other hand , Frances Midford didn't smile and her eyes were still very serious and sharp. Her little Elizabeth grew up in an unexpected way. They could have continued their conversation but a cordial voice of one of the servants rang announced that Earl Ciel Phantomhive has just arrived with his butler Sebastian Michaelis. When she heard that name , Mrs Midford gave a start.

So indecent...

Midfords stood up so that they would got their nephew in a respectuos way. The first thing they notice is that Ciel was taller , maybe taller than Elizabeth . He looked more like his father , like Vicent Phantomhive , Frances' brother. Sebastian on the other hand , remained the same , with his fringe long as always. Mr Midford smiled and open his arms to Ciel.

'My dear nephew! Long time no see , do you agree? Come here! '

Ciel gave them a fake smile and went to hugged his uncle. He was happy to see them , but he wished everything could be done under other circumstances.

'Auntie Frances! Said Ciel. I really miss you! '

He hugged her and Mrs Midford and she embraced her nephew closely. She murmured some intelligible words and Ciel smiled.

'You two are the same with this indecent haircuts and your butler still have that sight! ' said she.

Sebastian has always had this sight , how can be indecent , thought Ciel. Hm..after Aunt's logic ... am I indecent? That's what will Lizzie is going to think about me?

Ciel giggled , his thoughts were funny. After seven years of absence he was worried about Lizzie's opinion . She would love him no matter how changed is he , Lizzie is irrevocable in love. And Ciel knew this.

'I'm sorry Marcchioness Midford. But my face iw the same..' tried Sebastian to explained himself.

'I know , as same as always. Now , let's go in the dining room. I am sure that Edward and Elizabeth are waiting for us to come. '

As they were costumery with Aunt Frances character they followed her. Midford mansion was a big constructions , full of expensive pictures and other creation. For Ciel this mansion was always like a museum , clean and perfect. Everything had its right place and everybody knew where is it. He was wondering if that's the reason why Lizzie had always come to his place. Because there she could be herself , an ordinary child who loved to play not a miss budding. He missed those days and Ciel was a little bit nostalgic because they were not children anymore. They were both adults who had to take care of their responsibilities.

Into the dining room was just Edward Midford looking impeccable in a blue suit. When he had seen Ciel , his eyes turned angry. Sebastian and Ciel caught his sight , but they smiled and Ciel thought that it was better if he would made the first step.

'Edward , it is a pleasure to meet you after all this years! ' said he with a sweet voice.

'Don't act like this! yelled Edward. You're not my brother-in-low...at least not yet. We must see if your thoughts about Elizabeth are still serious! '

'Edward! ' said his parents at the same time annoyed because of their son behaviour.

'Well it's true.' answered he. 'We all think this , probably without Lizzie we all have the same fear.'

Ciel became serious and look at Edward with some sharp and merciless eyes.

'My feelings through Lizzie are the same as ever. More than this , I think that we should make known in England my engagement with Elizabeth. Something more serious than a childhood promise. '

Sebastian smirked ; his young master became wisly and capable of manipulating a situation in his favor.

'However , where is Lady Elizabeth? ' asked Sebastian when he noticed the young Lady absence.

Edward sat on a chair and answered:

'She's still in her room trying to choose the cutest dress.'

So she hasn't changed at all , thought Ciel.

Mrs Frances felt that the situation became tensioned and one reason which could change this is his daughter. The man of the house would never say something rude about Ciel when she was around. Frances excused herself and went in her daughter's room. Elizabeth's presence was compulsory. Her daughter was in her room brushing her long blond hair and singing a song. Elizabeth had always had the voice of an angel.

'Elizabeth , Ciel had arrived. ' said Mrs Midford.

Lizzie jumped and giggled like a little child. She was very happy .

'How is he Mom? Is he changed? Please tell me!'

'Elizabeth , you can see with your own eyes , darling. Now let's go downstairs. '

Elizabeth caught her mother's arm. Her green eyes were worried.

'Mom, if Ciel wouldn't like me? We haven't seen each other for a long time and...'

Frances hugged her daughter and kissed her forehead.

'Everything will be fine , my dear. Let's go.'

The two Midford went through the door when Elizabeth suddenly stopped. Her heart started breathing faster and her green eyes became sharp , serious and cold in an unusual way. Frances didn't understand what had happened when Elizabeth turned behind and opened the window. On the sash was a white pigeon who didn't fly when Lizzie caught it. She didn't need to look at the message to understand the situation.

Why today? Why? When Ciel finally returned?

'I am sorry, Mom , but it's something I should deal with.

Frances Midford froze.

'Elizabeth...is it...that kind of message?'asked she hoping for a miracle.

Elizabeth couldn't watch her mother , on one hand she was ashamed but although she was impatient.

'Yeah..' she said with a different voice