Author's Notes:

Hey guys! Thanks for tha' awesome reviews. Here's tha' fourth chap! Enjoy! And I made this chap 'specially long, cause 4 is my fave number, and my birthday is coming up in four days! 'Nuff said, enjoy!


The Game of Chess | Chapitre 4: The Vow

Soon everything went black and I think I went to sleep—or maybe not, who knows…

It was black.

Completely black.

"Come here…" I heard a gentle and hypnotizing velvety voice call for me. I ran towards the voice in the darkness, not knowing which way I was going or why I was going there in the first place. I just ran, and kept on running, with blank eyes that can't see anything.

"No, don't go there…" whispered another gentle and loving voice that seemed to ring like chimes, from the opposite direction. I turned back in the darkness, looking for the source of the voice. I want to scream, want to talk, want to stop myself and get out of here, but I can't. No, my body won't even listen to my commands, it was simply wondering around in the darkness on its own.

"Come here…" called the velvety voice again. With no control over my body, it turned back towards its first destination and continued walking towards it in silence.

'Tap Tap Tap' were the only sound heard throughout the whole darkness. The sound of my footsteps.

"Come back…" whispered a hoarse voice from the opposite direction. My body turned itself towards the source and stopped. As if contemplating to move towards it or not.

"Come here…" called the velvety voice again, though this time my body only turned itself midway, until another voice was heard. Somehow familiar, but far away…

"Luna…" called the distant voice. My body didn't reply.

"Luna…" called the voice again, irritation visible in the voice. Soon I started to feel a bit shaky.

"Luna wake up!" shouted the voice in what I presume to be my ears. I opened my eyes and jumped out of reflex, kicking the source of the voice with a jump kick. I adjusted my eyes to the scenery before me, which is quite weird on the contrary. What I saw might be an illusion, yet again it might not be… Ciel's legs were dangling on top of the bed in a grotesque position while half of his upper body is on the ground rather comically. Sebastian was of course in a position where he is helping Ciel.

Suddenly, I felt a wave of pain rush through me. My chest started to hurt real badly and my sight became slightly blurred. Just when I thought I was going to pass out from the pain, Ciel shook my shoulders roughly, screaming something I couldn't hear. I think he mouthed breathe… And I realized that the pain was caused by the lack of air in my lungs. I gasped for air immediately and my sight returned to normal as well as my hearing.

"Idiot…" murmured Ciel who was in front of me while falling back into the bed with a sigh. I eyed him with confusion written all over my face. The curtains haven't been pulled up and I'm sure the sun hasn't risen yet, because it's clearly still dark and Sebastian was carrying a candelabrum (A/N: The thing to hold the candles) with him. I turned my sight from the sighing little cousin to his butler, Sebastian. His expression was somewhat relieved and worried, but I could tell that it was just a mask.

"So… What did I miss?" I asked casually, leaning on the bed frame, using my left hand to support my cheek. Ciel just looked at me as if I'm the stupidest person in this whole world for not knowing the answer, I continued staring at him, asking for a clear answer until I gave up from his nonchalant expression. I turned my questioning sight towards Sebastian.

"It seems that you have a serious case of sleep apnea. About thirty minutes after I left the room, the Young Master seems to notice that you weren't breathing. He thought you were dead, so he called for my assistance." Explained Sebastian politely, smiling his trademark mocking smile the whole way. I eyed him suspiciously but then sighed when I found no signs of lies.

"Never knew I had sleep apnea… How weird." I sighed, laying down on the bed, shifting a bit to make my position comfortable.

"You're taking all this in very calmly aren't you?" asked Ciel raising an eyebrow at my behavior. I shrugged.

"There's no point in taking things rashly."

"Well then Young Master, Lady Luna, sleep tight." Excused the butler, walking towards the door. Ciel seems to be contemplating something because he was in the 'thinking position'.

"Sebastian." Called Ciel.

"Yes Young Master?"

"Stay here for the night. I need you to help me if Luna gets another apnea." Ordered Ciel with a commanding tone, daring Sebastian to disobey.

"It would be improper—"

"That's an order!" ordered Ciel clearly, with a no objections shall be accepted tone.

"Yes, my Lord." Answered Sebastian with the mocking smile, rotating his heels to walk towards the bed. I stare at him wondering where he'll sleep, hopefully not on the floor—that's just plain mean.

"So… Where and how is he going to sleep?" I asked suddenly, breaking the silence. Ciel ignored me and went back to sleep before murmuring something about idiotic cousins. I sighed and looked at the pitiful butler.

"There's no need to worry for me. Please go back to sleep." Said Sebastian politely, dragging a chair towards my side of the bed then sitting down on it. I raised an eye brow but he merely noticed because he blew the lights on the candelabrum out and placed it on a table inside the room. Surprisingly, my eyelids started to get heavy. I didn't know I was this tired. Knowing for sure that I'll soon be asleep, I let out a yawn and covered my mouth like a lady should.

"Sleep tight." Was all I heard before I fell into a deep dreamless slumber—and for that I was glad.

The sounds of birds chirping melodically were heard clearly, the sun has risen and the room was filled with light from the windows' which curtains have been opened.

"It's time to wake up." Called a familiar voice. I heard a groan and continued sleeping like there was nothing bothering me—though the sunrays from the window were starting to bother me.

"Young Master, Lady Luna. It's time to wake up." Called the voice again. I turned to the left side and pulled the covers to hide my face from the sunrays and the bothering calls. Ah, finally silence, how I missed it… Sadly—just when I was about to drift back to the welcoming slumber, I was shaken gently by God knows who. That same bothersome person pulled the covers off me, making me shiver from the sudden contact with the chilly morning air. I groan in displeasure and hid my head under the pillows.

"I wanna sleep…" I mumbled under the pillows incoherently—obviously half asleep. That way they won't bother me anymore! But I was wrong, the person kept on insisting me to wake up that I decided to roll away—and I did. Sadly, my calculations wasn't that correct because I fell off the bed shortly, only to be caught by two strong arms supporting me from hitting the cold carpeted floor. I fluttered my eyes open in shock and guess what?

My eyes met with a familiar color of enchanting ruby red, gleaming with amusement and mockery. I kept on staring at the color because it simply enchanted me to no end, until I realized whose eyes it belonged to—Sebastian. I suddenly realized how close my face was to his—which was only a few centimeters away— and lost my cool. An unwelcomed blush crept onto my face and latched itself there while I lost my balance from embarrassment and fell ungracefully to the floor—butt first.

"That hurts…" I complained, rubbing my sore spot and moving my legs into a sitting position.

"Forgive my methods to wake you up Lady Luna, but the Young Master have instructed me to wake you up at this hour yesterday." Explained the butler with his mocking smile that I've grown used to in just a day. I nodded and mouthed a silent I see before standing up on my feet and sitting down lady-like on the bed.

"So, what now?" I asked nonchalantly staring at the perfect butler, still stupefied by his perfectness but decided to not dwell on it anymore.

"I've made some tea." Answered the butler, walking towards the tray of tea placed neatly on the bed table. "Would you like some?" he offered politely. I nodded and smelled the fragrance of the tea right after he handed the cup to me.

"Earl Grey?" I asked, wanting to make sure of the contents inside the tea. For all I know, I might be allergic to it! After his curt nod, I sipped and tea and found it to be the most delicious, throat warming, heart lifting—in other words the most perfect tea I've ever tasted. How can someone pull off all this housework and perfection!? It's not humanly possible! For all I care he might not be human…

I kept on pondering and talking nonsense in my head until it clicked.

"That's it!" I spoke aloud, standing up immediately. My face brightens and I wore a cheerful smile on my face.

"What's it milady?" asked Sebastian, looking as amused as ever.

"You are too perfect!" I pointed at him. He seemed startled by this, but the amusement and mockery in his eyes never left.

"What do you mea—" I cut him off.

"You're perfect in every way and it's humanly impossible! Therefore, I am going to find out what you are!" I stated proudly, excitement of a new adventure gleaming in my silver—aquamarine eyes.

"It may not be the wisest—" I cut him off yet again, he seemed to be somehow annoyed, but I could care less.

"I don't care! I as Luna Phantomhive vows to solve the mystery that is Sebastian… what is your last name?"

"Michaelis." Answered the butler, amusement clearly seen on his face.

"Right, Sebastian Michaelis. I will find out what you really are! No matter how long it will take me!" I pronounced proudly, posing proudly as if I've proclaimed something that the world should know.

"Well then, since you've vowed. It's best that you're prepared for the outcome." Warned Sebastian with his usual mocking smile as he left the room. I stared at the door he just went out of, swearing that I saw his eyes shining a bright red color, malice written all over his face. It's impossible. Nobody's eyes could shine like that, it's just inhuman—then again, nothing about him is human.

"Clue number one!" I spoke aloud in excitement, noting this in my head. After a while, I decided that sitting in bed would do me no good, so I walked around the room in search for my clothes. Hold on, I didn't bring anything here yesterday… Not even spare clothes—I'm so stupid! How can I forget such an important thing! I started to pace around the room in panic, when a thought came into mind. I'll just call Sebastian!

"Sebastian…" I called aloud, tapping my foot impatiently on the ground. I wonder if he heard me… Maybe I should call him again. But of course, being as perfect as he is, just when I was about to open my mouth, he opened the door, entering the room elegantly.

"Is something the matter Lady Luna?" asked the butler politely, as if the previous discussion has never happened.

"Uh… Do you have… Any clothes that is suitable for me?" I asked sheepishly, rubbing the back of my head as a comical sweat drop formed. I'm always clumsy and helpless in front of him, how shameful…

"My, it seems that you didn't bring any clothes yesterday, so I took the liberty of buying you new clothes, they're placed on the bathroom. I they're to your likings." Answered Sebastian thoroughly, with his butler stance perfectly in place.

"Ah, t-thank you. S-should I pay for the c-clothes?" I managed to stutter out, my face burning hot from embarrassment. The butler smiled and even let a few soft chuckles out.

"There's no need for that Lady Luna. As the butler of the Phantomhive household what would happen if I can't do a simple task such as this?"

"Uh, hehe, yeah…" I rubbed the back of my head again, smiling a forced smile, the blush still clearly visible on my face.

"Lady Luna, do you need any assistance with your bathing?" asked the butler raising an eyebrow, clearly confused to why I didn't go straight into the bathroom. I blushed even madder and gripped my clothes tightly.

"D-don't call me Lady Luna, it's too formal and I'm sick of hearing it. A-and I can bathe myself thank you very much!" I spoke as I stormed off to the bathroom, locking the door in the process which might be a bit troublesome for me to open later—but who cares.

"I'm such an idiot! Uwaaah" I whined clutching my head in embarrassment and walking towards the bath tub. I was about to fill it with water when I realized that it was already filled with warm water—perfect temperature. The water—no, the whole bathroom smelled of Lavenders, a truly enchanting aroma.

I took in the scent once more before proceeding with the bath. I took off my clothes and went inside the tub, the warm water relaxing my stiff muscles. I sighed in content and started splashing the water around. I never get to take a relaxing bath on my own at home…

I washed my hair and cleaned myself properly, enjoying every moment of it. After I finished, I drained the water off the tub and wrapped a towel around myself tightly. I took one of the dresses prepared for me randomly and put it on, finding it to be a perfect fit. It's scary how that butler knows my size… He's just too perfect! After I finished putting on the simple blue dress with a pale blue ribbon as a neck tie, I got out of Ciel's personal bathroom—with some difficulties opening the locked door, for I can never remember which way to turn the key— and trotted outside.

"Hm… What should I do today…" I spoke aloud, thinking while walking leisurely when I heard people talking from a certain door. Curious, I creaked open the door and peeked inside. The light was really dim and there are a few people playing billiard. They were discussing something about rats and I spotted Ciel, sitting down leisurely on a chair with a billiard stick.

I listened intently and found out that there was a hidden message inside their conversation. Deciding to make myself noticeable, I knocked on the door and entered elegantly. Everyone noticed my entrance and Ciel looked like he has just seen a horror movie.

"Luna, what are you doing here!?" asked Ciel immediately, standing up and walking towards me. When my name was said, I saw some of the people paying even more attention at me, then from the corner of my eye I saw something red.
"I'm—" I was cut off by a tight, suffocating hug. I flailed my arms and desperately tried to get free.

"Luna! My cute little niece! How long has it been~" said an all too familiar voice.

"M-Madame Red, a-air! I-I need air!" I managed to choke out before she released the tight grip and I immediately gasped for air, filling my lungs with oxygen. I coughed several times and faced my aunt.

"Oh my cute niece, Luna, it's been such a long time! How are you?" asked the lady in red, making cute faces as if talking to a three year old—which I'm not. I pouted and crossed my arms in a ladylike fashion.

"Madame Red, I'm not a child anymore. There's no need for you to make cute faces." I sighed, certainly embarrassed by the way she's treating me. Madame Red introduced me to the people inside the room. There was a Chinese man by the name of Lau and a girl on his lap called Ranmao, then a gruff mustached man named Lord Randall and a guy with a huge scar on his face called Venero something I didn't really listen.

"What's a young lady like yourself doing in a place like this?" asked the Chinese man, Lau.

"I'm Ciel's cousin and I'm going to help him with his duties." I replied curtly, making eye contact for a short amount of time before looking in another direction.

"Ahh, how cute! Both my niece and nephew working together—" Madame Red's babbles were cut off by Ciel stomping his foot impatiently. I turned my head to face him, and he grabbed my arm forcefully taking me outside of the room with him.

"What do you think you're doing?!" asked the enraged Ciel facing me with a stern look on his eye. I shrugged and crossed my arms.

"Since I'm a Phantomhive, I want to help you with your duties as the Queen's watchdog." I answered truthfully, leaning on the wall frame. It seems I've hit a sensitive spot, because he immediately ordered me to go nowhere near that room.

"Okay, okay! There's no need to be so loud! Geez, people these days…" muttered, turning my heels towards God knows where to prevent more mishaps. Ah, I could always do the paper works! With that thought I trotted cheerfully towards Ciel's study, barely missing mishaps caused by the three comical servants.

"Morning! You guys sure are active—even in the mornings!" I spoke aloud, when I went pass them.

"G-Good Morning Lady Luna!" saluted the three of them cheerfully, stopping their work at the moment. I saluted back and grinned.

"So, what's all the ruckus?" I asked casually.

"There are mice in the mansion! We're going to catch them all!" said Finny with excitement, while punching the air.

"Mice? Oh, good luck with that then!" with that I walked off, but realized midway that I didn't ask for the maid and the cook's name, so I walked back towards them.

"Uh… May I know your names?"

"I'm Maylene, the maid." Answered a red haired girl with huge spectacles wearing a maid uniform. She curtsied clumsily and grinned cheerfully. She seems like a really nice person…

"You know who I am. It's nice to meet you!" I answered back, grinning as well. I turned to the cook and motioned him to introduce himself.

"I'm Bard, the cook." Said the tall blond man, giving a toothy grin, his cigarette between his teeth.

"Well than, since I've known your names, I won't bother you no more! Sorry for the interruption! See you later Finnian, Maylene, Bard!" I waved off, trotting towards Ciel's study.

I entered the study room and closed the doors, walking towards the table stacked with piles of paper to be done, when an arm suddenly grabs me from the back. I tried to free myself and kick the person, but he—or she—covered my mouth and nose with a handkerchief filled with drugs. Involuntarily, my vision darkened and I fell into a deep slumber.

What's happening?


Hope you all enjoyed it! Chapter 5 coming up soon! Don't forget to review!

-Yuki