Author's Note: Hey guys! Here is chapter three! Sorry I haven't been updating regularly. Between worl, and studying for my exams (which are done with now… FINALLY...) I just didn't have the time. Anywho, here is another chapter for your enjoyment!
Disclaimer: I do not own Kuroshitsuji. I only own my own characters and the plot.
~Aislynn's Point of View~
Chapter Three
I lounged in my bed and lazily looked at my alarm clock, not that I needed one anymore, thanks to my personal alarm clock, Sebastian, who woke me up every morning at precisely 5:30. 5:10, it read. Twenty more minutes until Vincent came to get me up in Sebastian's stead, though I did not sleep much since the murder of my family. Nightmares plagued me and I often woke up in cold sweats, too scared to scream. I reached over to my bedside table and grabbed my book, The Picture of Dorian Grey, and started reading where I had left off. I zoned out completely and was unaware of anyone entering my room, until I saw a familiar face loom into my view. I glared at him, and attempted to hit him with my book, which he easily dodged.
"This is a bit unusual for you, Sebastian." I remarked, icily. "You've changed in the week that you were gone." I raised an eyebrow, challenging him to contradict my story.
Sebastian laughed, like what I had said was actually humorous, which it wasn't. Wait… Sebastian… Laughed? He never laughs… He only chuckles, darkly…
"Who are you?" I demanded, inching myself away from him.
The stranger pinned me beneath his body. "Don't you recognize me?" he smirked, and kissed my neck.
"N-no…" I gasped, trying to get away from him.
"Shame… Look like I will have to remind yo-"
He flew across the room and I looked at my savior, who scooped me up, in a princess hold, the same moment the Sebastian doppelganger crashed into the far wall. I glared, shortly at Sebastian, and then held on tighter to his neck.
"Leave her alone, Gregori." Sebastian snarled.
My shock wore off and I pointed at this Gregori figure. "Who the hell is this guy?" I nearly screamed.
"That is my despicable younger twin brother, Gregori Michaelis." Sebastian kissed my forehead then turned to Gregori. "But WHY are you touching MY fiancée, Gregori?"
The other demon laughed. "Remember what they said? That any of the Michaelis men could have her if they won her affections first. It is a completely fair trial, Sebastian. And remember this: just because you are the favorite of the clan, doesn't mean you get everything."
I snapped out of the silent anger, and glared at Sebastian. "What do you mean competition?" I hissed. "And put me down, Sebastian!"
"Perhaps you would like to be in my arms, my pet?" Gregori smirked at Sebastian.
"NO." I glared Gregori as Sebastian set me on my feet. I grabbed the blanket off the foot of my bed, and curled into my papasan "Stop avoiding the question, both of you." I stifled a yawn.
"What Gregori meant was that there is a competition between my brothers and myself for your affections, not only for the sake of our race, but for us as well." Sebastian explained to me, running his fingers through my hair softly, careful not to pull it. "See, demons have only one soul mate, but in the ruling family, that soul mate is usually fought over. Therefore, just because I am the oldest son in my family, I will not necessarily be the one to become the head of the family."
"That's fair…" I mumbled, and stretched, accidentally brushing Sebastian's arm, softly. "Sorry…"
Vincent walked in with my morning latte and handed it to me, and quirked an eyebrow at Gregori then Sebastian.
"Vincent, this is my twin brother, Gregori. He won't be here for long."
Vincent nodded once and left us. I swirled my vanilla latte carefully, drinking in the rich aroma through my nose.
"How many other brothers do I have to worry about?" I asked.
"One, but he seems to be winning."
I rolled my eyes. "Just so all of you know, I have no intention of marrying any of you blokes. My boyfriend just died, and I am content of living alone for the rest of my life now. Erik and I gave each other promise rings, so I am not marrying anyone else. Ever."
Gregori and Sebastian held a silent discussion with their eyes that left me mystified. Gregori shook his head, and Sebastian sighed, exasperated. I sipped on my coffee silently, still watching them. Gregori nodded after a long pause.
"Aislynn, Erik isn't dead yet."
I laughed and got out of my chair, and crossed my room to my bathroom, and paused at the door. "I watched him die with my own two eyes. Do you honestly think that I would believe two demons?" I shut the door after myself and got ready for the day.
I sat at the piano on stage, waiting for the judges to give me the go ahead to start one of my two selections. I smiled out over the crowd, which I could not see because of the stage lights. I took a calming breath through my nose and the judges gave the host a signal to introduce me.
"Ladies and gentlemen," he opened, "Our next contestant for the Julliard Academy of music is Miss Aislynn Meagher. She will be playing Franz Chopin's Grand Valise Brillante, and will be singing Shubert's Ave Maria." He smiled at me and nodded for me to play my first piece.
I closed my eyes, and my fingers moved knowingly on their own. I looked at the keys while playing, not actually seeing them. Five minutes later, I held the last strain, and heard the crowd burst into thunderous applause. I saw a few people standing, and I smiled, standing and bowing to my audience. A microphone was handed to me and I watched my accompanist come out and join me on the stage. He stood next to me and we waited for the crowd to die down, and the host came on the stage again.
"The next piece shall be sung by Miss Meagher. It is Shubert's Ave Maria. Her accompanist is Mr. Sebastian Michaelis." He nodded, and Sebastian bowed and took a seat. The host gave me the signal and I turned and smiled at Sebastian.
I sang expressively through the Ave Maria and ended it, the crowd giving me an instantaneous standing ovation. I smiled and bowed, keeping my stage presence and professionalism. Sebastian and I walked calmly off the stage, and, once the audience could no longer see us, I hugged Sebastian, laughing.
"I'm guessing that is went well?" he asked, smirking once again.
I laughed and stood on my toes, kissing his cheek. "Thank you so much! It was wonderful!" I giggled.
His face sobered me. "We need to talk about Erik. Gregori and I agree that you need to know about our family."
A/N:Thanks for reading guys! I love all of you! I shall update as soon as I can!
