Chapter 3

Lucy woke up to find Ciel sitting at the dining room table sipping tea and Sebastian washing the dishes. "Good morning, Lucy," Ciel greeted Lucy. "Sebastian, pour some tea for Lucy."

"Yes, my Lord."

"Thanks," Lucy sat down at the table. "By the way, do you know where Natsu and Happy are? I think they fell asleep on the couch, but they're gone."

"I think they went to the market," Ciel replied.

"Oh." Lucy finished her tea. She walked over and put the cup in the right side of the sink, where Sebastian had set the dirty dishes. "Thank you, Sebastian. The tea was wonderful."

"Your welcome, malady," He replied.

"Well, I better get ready. I have to go to the guild today. I need more money for the rent. Would you like to come with me?" She asked. Ciel nodded his head and Lucy went into her room to get dressed.

"Sebastian, how do you plan to help these wizards?" Ciel asked.

"Well, my lord, they don't trust us."

"Yes, I'm well aware of that. I just wish I knew what we're up against."

"Well, are you ready?" Lucy closed the door to her room. She put on her boots and grabbed her keys off the shelf near her door. Ciel stood up and walked over to the door.

"Sebastian, you stay here for a while. I'll call on you when you're needed," Ciel said, before he closed the door behind him.

-Time Skip-

"Lucy, you're here," Natsu greeted Lucy at the door of the guild.

"Hi, Natsu," Lucy greeted him. Ciel walked in behind Lucy.

"Oh, you brought him," Natsu murmured. "Where's your butler?"

"He's not needed at the moment," Ciel said.

"The Master has put me in charge of this mission," Erza said, walking over to Lucy and Ciel. "Where's your demon? We're leaving for the mission and you promised us he'd help."

"He'll come when he is needed," Ciel said. "Where are we going?"

"The cursed island. We need to find the enemies headquarters. To be honest, we don't even know what we're up against. That's why we asked for your help," Erza said, leading Ciel, Lucy and Natsu out the door. They walked down a hill on the side of the guild to a ship. "This will take us to the island."

"Who's gonna captain the ship," Natsu asked.

"That would be me."

"Gray! Since when can you steer a ship?" Natsu teased. "The only thing you're good for is a clean-up lady in the guild."

"I'm captaining the ship! I can kick your butt into the water." Gray retaliated. "As I recall, you get seasick. You're really gonna insult me."

"Natsu! Gray! If your arguing threatens this mission, I will kick you off the mission. Am I clear?" Erza said.

"Yes, Erza!" They both reply.

"Why are they so scared of her?" Ciel whispered to Lucy.

"Everyone is," She replied. Lucy helped Erza untie the ropes holding the boat to the dock and they left the guild.

-Time Skip-

"Wow," Lucy said. "Something is definitely happening here." There was a purple fog around the island. They island was quiet.

"Let's split into groups and start looking around. Natsu, you're with me. Gray, you go with Lucy and Ciel," Erza ordered.

"I think I should go with Lucy. Just in case something happens," Natsu said.

"Something like what?" Ciel asked.

"Just, so, I can protect her if something happens."

"You don't trust me," Ciel smirked.

"No, I don't. You suddenly arrive in our guild with a demon and you're staying with Lucy. I don't trust you."

"Natsu! What's your problem? He's not gonna hurt anyone!" Lucy yelled.

"We're wasting time. Let's get going!" Erza turned and started to walk in the opposite direction. "Natsu, if I turn around and you're not there, I'm going to beat you." Natsu turned and started to run after Erza.

"We better get moving too," Gray said as he lead the group into the woods.

"So are all demons, butlers?" Lucy asked.

"I only know of two demon butlers. Sebastian and Claude. Claude is another boys demon, Alois. I made the contract with Sebastian after my parents died."

"Oh, I'm sorry. What's your world like?"

"It's great, I guess. Except the angels and demons are always battling, grim reapers are everywhere."

"If you don't mind my asking, what happened to your parents?" Lucy asked, almost tripping over a tree root.

"They died in a fire. Soon after, I made a contract with Sebastian."

"I know how you feel. My father died of old age and my mother died of an illness."

"I'm sorry."

"Get down!" Gray shouted from behind a bush.

"What?" Lucy asked. Gray pulled Lucy and Ciel behind the same bush as they watched a girl with black hair and a red robe cast a curse spell. "Who is that?" Lucy asked, earning a glare from Gray. Another red robed person came out of the forest into the clearing.

"Kurai! Is everything ready for the ceremony?" The taller robed figure said.

"Yes, Mistress Hotaru. It will be ready by the full moon."

"Good," Hotaru's attention was directed to the rustling in the bushes. She flew over to the bush and picked up Natsu by his hair.

"Natsu, you idiot!" Gray yelled as he popped up from behind a bush on the other side of the clearing. "Uh," He started, realizing what he'd done.

"Way to go. You gave us away!" Ciel said. "Sebastian! I need you here, now!"

"What is it, my lord?" Sebastian asked.

"We want them alive!" Erza shouted.

"Catch one of them!" Ciel ordered Sebastian.

"Yes, my lord," Sebastian pulled three silver knives from his coat and ran at Hotaru.

"If you're looking for a fight, you found one, demon!" Hotaru grew fairy wings and ascended into the air. She shot a ball of fire at Sebastian, which Natsu stepped I front of and ate the fire. Sebastian threw one of his knives and it cut Hotaru in the arm.

"Mistress!" Kurai yelled. "How dare you hurt the Mistress!" Kurai summoned a green looking monster.

"Gray! Lucy! Take out the monster!" Erza yelled, as she was blocking Hotaru's attacks. Sebastian threw another knife that tore part of Hotaru's wing, she fell to the ground.

"Mistress! No!" Kurai ran over to Hotaru and held her in her arms. "This isn't over!" She left in a puff on purple smoke.

"Is everyone okay?" Lucy asked.

"I still sense magic energy," Erza said drawing out a sword.

"She attacked me!" Ciel yelled running out of a bush he fell in. He dusted himself off and looked up to see everyone staring at him in shock. "What? What are you looking at? Stop staring at me, you fools!"

Natsu stared laughing and fell to the ground. "Whatever you say, girlie!"

"Sebastian! What are they talking about?!" Ciel screamed.

"My Lord, it seems you've changed gender."

"WHAT?!" Ciel noticed his small hands and long dark blue hair.

"He means, you're a girl now," Gray said.

"I know what he means! Why am I a girl now?"

"Kurai must have put a curse on you," Erza said. "She's also the only one who can change you back."

"NOOOOOOO!"