"Lizzy?" Ceil was in an outrage. Sebastian stood next to him outside of her home. Sebastian couldn't help feeling the tiniest bit smug as Ciel's eyes glowered dangerously.
Sebastian smiled. "Yes, my young lord. You instructed me to make a contract with whoever rung, did you not?" He didn't even flinch when Ceil raised a hand to hit him, just barely dodging. He had to confess- Ceil's reflexes were impressive nowadays to say the least.
"Sebastian..." Ceil said slowly. "I order you to stand still."
Sebastian raised his eyebrows. "Really, Ciel- I don't know what your getting so worked up about- I am merely following orders." His smile turned into a small, sly grin. "Heh- Do you care for this girl, my young lord?"
Ciel took a deep breath, slowly regaining his composure. Finally, he lowered his hands and a calm, logical smile replaced the fury on his face. "Of course not," he said, wrapping his hands behind his back. "She is a mere human, is she not? Just a soul for consuming. You under estimate me, Sebastian- I have no room for such pitiful human emotions any more. Just forget it- I meant little by it."
"Very good, sir." Sebastian dipped his head politely. "Shall we go then?"
"Alright." Ceil said. "I'm quite intrigued- what exactly is it that Elizabeth wants from me?"
Sebastian smiled. "She said she wanted to see you, my lord."
Ceil paused, tensing up. Sebastian watched in interest as Ciel shakily clasped his hands together, forcing himself to relax. "Is that so?" He said. "... How interesting." Sebastian couldn't help noticing an edge to Ceil's voice however. It was quite... unusual. "Anything in particular?"
"Yes, actually." Sebastian replied. "I think the exact term she used was; 'I would really like to see Ceil smile again."
Ceil clenched his fists tight. Sebastian thought he would have burst a blood vessel had he been human. He found it quite... amusing. For what must have been the third time that day, Ceil relaxed his stiff muscles and turned around. "Is that so? I don't think I will ever truly smile- after all, human emotions no longer concern me." Sebastian opened his mouth for a smooth reply. The next question Ceil asked made him jump, however, turning his half formed words into an open mouthed frown. "Tell me, Sebastian- have you ever truly smiled? I order you not to lie." He firmly ordered.
Sebastian frowned. "From happiness? ... No, I don't believe I have."
"You have smiled, though." Ceil said. "Tell me, Sebastian- does suffering make you happy? Does consuming human souls bring you any hint of joy?"
Sebastian paused. "... I fail to see the intent of these questions, young master." Sebastian inquired.
"Its nothing," Ceil said. "Just a curiosity." Before Sebastian could inquire more deeply, he said, "Come, shall we go?"
Sebastian bowed his head. "... Yes, my young lord." He said.
o o o
When they opened the door, Elizabeth had tears in her eyes. She flung her arms around Ceil, sobbing into his shoulder. Sebastian smiled his trade mark smile and stayed quiet. "You brought Ceil!" She looked up at the butler with tears of gratitude welling up in her eyes. "How can I ever repay you?"
"Honestly, milady there is no need- I'm afraid I cannot accept your praise, either." Sebastian said.
"Huh?" Lizzy asked. Her expression was one of confusion. "You're a demon, right? The one I made the contract with?"
"Although it is flattering that you would think of me I am afraid I must decline. You see, I am merely here to serve the young master."
"Ceil? What do you mean?" Lizzy asked.
Ceil smiled a smile fake and charming enough to match Sebastian's. "It as he says." Ceil explained. "He is here to serve me. On the other hand, I am here to serve you."
Elizabeth paused. Suddenly, fresh tears began to fall from her eyes. Ceil stared at her disdainfully. "Why are you crying? Its not going to do much good." He said. A sudden pain rang through Ceil's cheek. His eyes widened and he ran a hand down his cheek- it was tender to the touch. No matter, it would heal quickly- the real nuisance was just a minute in his mistress had already slapped him.
"Thats not funny Ceil!" Elizabeth yelled, startling Ceil further. "I finally see you after all these years of you being god knows where and you make up a joke like that?"
Ciel chuckled briefly, dipping his head formally. "I'm afraid its not a joke, mistress. Indeed, I have no soul." He glared at Sebastian. "And, if I had woken up any later I wouldn't have had this body, either."
Sebastian chuckled deviously. "Quite, my young lord."
Elizabeth fell to her knees, her eyes large and watery like a puppy dogs. Her voice was soft and desperate. "No... Ceil... Tell me its not true." She whispered. "Tell me its not true!"
Ceil had to cover his ears as a high pitched scream rang out across the country.
