Madison POV
"Okasan," I whisper, fixing my dress. "Why am I not allowed to wear my kimono?"
You see, I'm not human. I'm an angel. Just, dormant I guess. I've been "dormant" for 13 years, not using my powers. I took a family I knew would meet Ciel Phantomhive, who has a demon for a butler. And this demon plans on taking this poor boy's soul once the guy's wish has been completed.
I lost my grace actually.
"This is a formal dinner," she answers. My Okasan's voice is heavily accented. Sometimes it's hard to understand, but her English is perfect, aside from the accent.
Her hair is pulled up, and she's not wearing her traditional Japanese clothing. Just a simple red dress with gold lacing. She wasn't using her usual necklace, instead she wore a gold chain necklace.
"We're here," I said, pressing my face against the glass. Eagerly, I waited for a butler to open the door. It was a girl with short black hair. She could pass for a boy if she wore boy clothes. "Thanks," I breathed, stepping down.
It was hard to act like a polished lady, when really, all I wanted to do was fly around and have fun.
I heard Okasan coming behind me.
"Hello, Mrs. Shigami," a hot butler said, his soft voice making me melt. He bowed. His red eyes landed on me, and I smiled brightly, and waved. This was the demon, obviously.
I wore a red dress, similar to my Okasan's except not as showy.
"Inside," the butler said, holding open the door.
I followed Okasan into a large foyer. The ceilings were tall, and there was nice furniture. A few paintings were hung up here and there. In the middle was a large wooden staircase. I wanted to slide down the banister so bad. . .
"The Young Master wishes to speak with you," the butler said. "I will lead you there."
"Madison," Okasan said. "Come with us. When you take over, you'll need to know what you're doing."
I sagged my shoulders, but then remembered what I was taught. I stood straight up. "Yes, Okasan." Walking quietly behind her, we followed the butler to a room. He pushed open the large, wooden double doors, and stepped to the right. "Master Phantomhive, your guests have arrived."
A young boy about my age was standing by the big window, hands behind his back. He turned around.
I took a sharp intake of breath. Oh my, he was so handsome! He was kind of adorable in a way I suppose. He looked at me, and I turned my head, face heating up.
Don't, you're not supposed to, I thought, looking anywhere but at him.
"Hello, Ms. Shigami. My name is Ciel Phantomhive. Who is that?"
"Her name is Madison," Okasan said. "Now, back to business. . ."
We sat down in chairs across from a chess board.
"Do you play?" Ciel Phantomhive asked.
"I play checkers," Okasan said primly.
Their conversation was quite boring actually. Talking about Okasan's business, and how it will be in the future. I so badly wanted to explore such a large mansion. All of the secrets and the mysterious things! Oh, I so badly wanted to!
Eventually Okasan had to use the restroom. She left, and it was just me and the handsome, adorable Young Master.
"I don't play chess," I said loudly, then snapping my mouth shut at the sound of my voice. I closed my eyes tightly. I'm so stupid!
"Is that so?"
I nodded. "Yes. Okasan is taking a really long time," I said. "Just between you and me, I'm really bored. How do you stand it?" Realizing I had said too much, I shut my mouth, and sat up straight, even though my back was aching.
"Well, to be honest with you, I hate it. I'd rather be-" He bit his lip. "I'd rather be engaging in positive activity with my fiancé."
I felt my heart sink. So he was already engaged. . . But I acted as if everything was alright. "Who is she?"
"Elizabeth Midford."
I sighed. A nice guy, and he was already engaged. I wanted to punch myself, but it probably wouldn't be very wise to in front of Ciel Phantomhive. "Hm, I'm not engaged to anybody, but I assume I will be soon."
I glanced at Ciel, who was regarding me carefully. "But um, I really don't want to. I mean, aren't we a little too young? And besides, what if we fall in love with someone else?" I babbled, gesturing with my hands. I inwardly cringed.
"You do make a fair point," he said. His tone was mildly surprised, as if he hadn't expected that from me. "But I'd never stop loving Lizz- Elizabeth."
I sagged my shoulders. "I'll never fall in love, too much drama really. . ."
"You'll find someone," he said mildly. "All in good time."
I nodded slowly. "I guess."
It was 11:00, and Okasan had said we should leave. I jumped to my feet, and followed her outside. I glanced at the demon.
[A/N: I am listening to Pantera. I like rock music. Bands like MCR, Pierce The Veil, Slipknot, Pantera, Avenged Sevenfold, some classic rock. :)]
He probably didn't suspect me, so I'd have to come back later and try.
Once we were on the road, I leaned against the window, and stared at the dark trees. It was a really black night, and there were almost no stars. I was getting bored. I mean, the trip takes almost two hours, and well, I don't have that kind of patience.
Then the carriage tipped over. There was a loud crash, and I was thrown to the left.
Okasan and I shrieked in surprise, and I tried to lift myself after crashing my elbow through the glass window, which was now on the dusty road we were on. I cringed as the pain throbbed through my elbow and on my forearm, where it cut. Okasan must've hit her head. But what about our chauffeur guy?
My head feels woozy, and I slump against the seat, trying to move. I hear Okasan scream though, but in the darkness, I couldn't see much.
"Komatsu!" I manage to shout, wrenching my elbow away. I could feel blood dripping down. It was all red and it dried quickly on the parts that weren't too deep. "Komatsu!" I felt my heart sink, but I was mostly confused. Where is he? "Komatsu!"
"Young Lady Shigami," a familiar voice said. The hot demon!
"Help me!"
"Right away," he said. "Take my hand." He opened the door, and I could see a white gloved hand reach inside, outstretched towards me.
I take his hand, and with ease, he pulls me up and out. "Where. . . where's-"
"Hush now, Young Lady," he says in his annoyingly smooth voice.
And then I nod off.
Hm. . . such a riveting chapter. But I guess it's those kind of chapters that lead to greater chapters :)