A/N sorry it took so long, I've been having internet issues.

"I shall never understand you," Mordred grumbled as he and Ciel walked quickly through the seemingly endless corridor. " you have been given absolutely everything anyone could ever want, I have offered you life as a respected royal, not just any sort of life mind you, but an eternity of demons bowing before you, you were offered riches, so many things I myself have lost track of. All I asked in return for my kindness is that you provide an heir. You refuse to-"

"You're damn right I refuse." Ciel fired back. "You shouldn't be given a blade of grass let alone being made responsible for another life. You must be mad. As for your so called kindness toward me, that only happen swhen you've been drinking. Given the choice, I would've picked death over an eternal life with a horrid beast like you."

"At the very least-"

"Good morning Ciel." The familiar voice said as a slim, dark figure appeared in front of them. Ciel smiled.

"Sebastian, it's good to see they let you out." He replied.

"Yes, I was given time off due to good behavior." Sebastian explained, smirking at the irritation on Mordred's face.

"I thought perhaps I would take the time to check in with my favorite person...and then Mordred showed up ,you can imagine my thoughts on that."

"Yes, I'm sure you and I share many of them." Ciel said crossing his arms over his chest.

"Does it not matter to you at all that I am well within earshot?"

"Not at all." Ciel and Sebastian said in unison.

"Unbelievable. Nevertheless, the fact is-"

"That you're a complete a-"

"Ciel dear, Mordred, Sebastian, come in, we were just about to have tea." Ann invited, pushing open the doors to the elegant dinning room.

The demons walked inside, where they were met by the devil himself.

"Welcome, my family. I trust we have reached an understanding of sorts. That we can put this mess behind us for the sake of the future." He said gesturing for them to sit down.

"I am even willing to overlook the fact that you were all a touch late."

"That's very generous Father, thank you." Sebastian bowed his head politely.

"Suck up.' Mordred hissed. " the fact is that Ciel and I were late because last night was quite an ordeal and it's carried on all day."

"An ordeal you say, I do hope you're both all right." Ann said with concern.

"We are fine, just a small disagreement."

"I'm sorry to hear that my dears."

"It will work out in the end."

"The hell it will." Ciel murmured. The comment seemed to go unnoticed by everyone except Sebastian, who shook his head in amusement.

"Tell me dears, have you any good news?"

"No. As long as he can call me his mate, what good news could there be?"

"No need to be so cheerful." Mordred said sarcastically. "Are you all seeing this, that is what he does to me each and every day. Any angel would leap-"

"Straight off the nearest bridge before bonding with the likes of you." Sebastian couldn't stop himself from laughing.

"You truly are an interesting demon, I thought you were incredible before, but I'd be willing to bet that once you get started, you're quite a lot of fun with that sort of attitude." Mordred glared at his brother.

"Bastian, right in front of me, really, have you no shame, baby brother. Mother, father, please fix your youngest son. Obviously he has something wrong with him."

"Said the demon who decided it would be hilarious to set mother's favorite curtains ablaze, break the family portrait and cut Tani's hair off while she slept?" Sebastian pointed out. "Then you have the nerve to take my Ciel from me and treat him like property. No Mordred, I'm afraid you're the one with the problem and fortunately for you, our parents will not permit me to fix it."

"That is quite enough!" The devil roared.

"It will never be enough so long as this lunatic is walking freely." Mordred said.

"You really shouldn't talk about yourself like that, it could reflect poorly on your family."Ciel said.

" hold your tongue! " his mate cried.

"Piss off."

"You little bastard, how dare you!" Mordred pounded his fist on the table. Ciel remained still, unaffected by the action.

"I do miss you so, Ciel." Sebastian said.

"I don't know how you do it, Sebastian. Your brother's a complete ass."

"That he is. He always has been."

"I kind of feel sorry for your family."

"I'm still here!" Mordred rose from his chair.

"Unfortunately, yes. We should fix that." Ciel said. He turned to his in laws.

"I'm sorry, it shouldn't have come out this way in front of you, but he's been bothering me to no end since our bondage."

The devil sighed. "I have no say in your private affairs, just keep in mind that bondage is not supposed to be this way. Mordred, I expect more of an effort from you."

"Me? What about-"

"You are the dominant partner as per tradition, however that means it is your obligation to set the tone for your relationship." The devil chastised.

"Oh dear, I've forgotten the tray of snacks." Ann said. "Ciel, Sebastian, please go and get them. I shall be ever so grateful to you both." The demons stood with a polite nod.

"Mother-"

"Hush." Ann said sternly watching Sebastian and Ciel make their way to the kitchen.

Once inside the kitchen, Sebastian wrapped his arms around the former angel.

"Are you all right?"

"Fine, he's just an absolute nightmare." Ciel leaned into the older demon.

"I'm sorry, Love I must say though, you are quite capable of handling yourself. It's very-" Sebastian leaned forward, kissing Ciel's lips, pulling him closer.

"We shouldn't do this, you could get-"

"Don't worry about me, as long as your heart is mine and my heart belongs to you, that is all that matters."

"I want so much to just-" Ciel found himself engaged in yet another kiss, this one deeper than the last.

"I hate this life," Ciel said softly, resting against Sebastian. "You and Ann are the only good parts about being here. He's been want to try to bring a baby into this, I can't-"

"Shh, I understand. You are not a piece of property, and soon we will be together. You will be free to chose whatever it is your heart desires, this I promise. I shall never force you to do anything." Sebastian released him.

"I shall do my very best to get you tonight off, will you meet with me?"

"Of course." Sebastian smiled handing Ciel one of the trays before grabbing the other.

"Midnight, in mother's garden, is that all right?"

"Perfect." Ciel confirmed.

"Wonderful.I look forward to it." Sebastian said, leading his love from the room to rejoin the family, much to his dismay.