*I had no idea what Link would be doing in Phantomhive Manor and I haven't had much time to write until recently. I do not own Legend of Zelda. I do not own Kuroshitsuji.*

Phantomhive Manor

By the time Link, Sebastian and the boy reached the manor, Link could think of no stranger things. This Earl Phantomhive was a strange character. Clearly, the name "Phantomhive" carried weight. Perhaps he was a ruler of some sort? Was "Earl" his name? Link didn't think so, but in such a strange place, he could be not sure. He only ever heard the boy referred to as "Earl Phantomhive" or "Master." Where was he?

Phantomhive Manor was huge. It reminded Link much of the castle, though he was sure the castle was larger. Up the front steps they walked and Link hesitated awhile, his eyes darting around. He wasn't sure he wanted to enter such a building, but what other choice did he have? He needed answers. He needed to find a way back to the castle…back to Zelda. Taking a deep breath, he climbed the stairs. Sebastian opened the door and the three of them stepped in, the boy slightly ahead.

As soon as they set foot in the manor, four people stood in the center of the and in unison, shouted, "Welcome back!"

The boy rolled his eye, "Don't you have something better to do?"

A man with brown-blonde hair and something in his mouth answered, "Of course we do, but we thought it'd be a nice change to greet you."

A girl with pink-red hair and something over her eyes added, "Yes, that's right."

A boy with short blonde hair rose slightly on his toes, "Who's this?"

The blue-haired boy sighed audibly, "Sebastian, he can stay in that spare room." He began walking up the stairs, "Keep him out of trouble."

"Yes, my lord."

"Oh, and bring me some tea."

Link shook his head. He didn't quite understand what was going on. Who was that boy? He didn't have long to ponder as Sebastian began to walk in a different direction, "If you would come with me, I'll show you to where you will be staying."

Link didn't have much choice and so followed the dark-haired man through the halls. The manor certainly didn't seem as large as the castle, but it was just as confusing. Curious, he ventured to ask, "What are behind all these doors?"

Sebastian responded without pause, "I must warn you, the master does not take kindly to those who would put their nose in other people's business, so I advise you not to wander the manor."

That didn't exactly answer his question. Link was beginning to get the feeling that boy was more than a child. He certainly seemed important, but that wasn't what was leading him to that conclusion. He sighed inaudibly and returned his focus to where Sebastian was leading him, his eyes following the corridor as he compiled a mental map of the manor. Despite the man's warnings, he fully intended to explore the area.

It was only a short while more until they stopped and Sebastian opened a door. The room wasn't large, but it certainly wasn't small either. There was a bed, desk and closet. Nothing more. Link's eyes settled on the square window on the far side and he walked toward it. With a small bit of effort, he pushed it open and cast his gaze across the grounds beyond. The serenity of what he saw reminded him much of Hyrule: the open space, clear sky, green grass…

Sebastian drew him from his thoughts, "Your name is Link, am I correct?"

Link turned to face him, "You are."

"You carry a sword, but can you use it?"

"Of course I can. What kind of swordsman would I be if I couldn't?"

The corner of Sebastian's mouth tugged up in a smile, "Not much of one, I suppose. Would you be interested in putting those services into protecting the young master?"

"No. As soon as I have the information I need, I'll be gone."

Sebastian breathed a sigh and shrugged his shoulders slightly, "What a shame. And here I was hoping we could work together."

Link was puzzled, "What are you talking about?"

Sebastian smiled, "You see, strange things have been happening as of late. You are dressed rather strangely, so I can only assume it is somehow related to your being here."

Link was about to say something to dismiss the notion, but remember having seen that bandit. Frowning, he responded, "Perhaps indirectly. Not long after I arrived in this strange place, I saw someone I recognized, but before I could pursue him, the Undertaker pulled me into his shop."

"I see. And who was this person?"

"A bandit. Recently they've become more active and have banded together under one authority." He muttered to himself, "I need to get back to Zelda."

Genuinely curious, Sebastian asked, "Who is Zelda?"

Link was surprised. He didn't think he could have heard. Shrugging, he decided he might as well tell him everything. With any luck, he'll be able to help him find a way back to Hyrule.

Perhaps an hour or so later, Link had explained as much as he dared about himself and where he was from. Eyes on the butler, he reiterated, "I need to return to Hyrule and to the princess."

Sebastian nodded, "Indeed you do, but how do you intend to do that? You are in a world nothing like your own and no means of supporting yourself."

"Since you are clearly concerned for my well-being, help me."

Sebastian appeared a little taken aback, but sighed, "I can only do so much, but it seems we have similar goals in mind. Crime rates have increased rapidly in only a few short days, a time frame that matches what you've told me. I believe we are after the same person."

Wondering aloud, Link asked, "What does that mean, then?"

Sebastian seemed to have had an answer already planned out, "You'll stay in the manor, help around if it is not too much to ask of you, but you will accompany the young master and myself when investigate."

Link sighed. He really didn't have much choice it what he could do and something told him he didn't want to anger the butler. A bit reluctantly, he nodded, "That's fine, I suppose."

"Although, we'll need to get you some clothes."

"What's wrong with what I have?"

"You would stand out and not necessarily in the way we would like." Sebastian continued, "You are taller than the young master." He sighed, "I suppose there's no helping it. We'll have to go into town to buy you clothes."

Link muttered quietly, "I'd rather you didn't."

If Sebastian heard, he didn't respond to it, "Also, you won't be able to carry that sword of yours around."

Link didn't protest, seeing no reason to. He was in some other world and judging by the strangeness he had already encountered, he was sure a sword would do little to protect him. Besides, he could defend himself well enough without it if he had to. He removed his sword, setting it on the floor beneath the window. Casting his gaze out the window, he whispered, "What would you have me do?"

Sebastian walked back to the door, "I'm sure we will find something for you to do. For the time being, just rest yourself." He left.

Link sighed and stared out the window, his eyes following a leaf as it was blown from a tree and across the ground, the wind ruffling his hair that was not under his hat. He didn't like the idea of giving up his tunic, but if it would help him to find a way home, he would. Although, he couldn't help but wonder what the bandits would want with such a strange place. He didn't have much time to ponder that as he heard whispered voices on the other side of the door. When he opened it, three of the four people he had seen earlier fell into the room. He blinked in confusion, "What are you doing?"

The taller one with the brown-blonde hair spoke first as they all stood, "Well, you see…"

The shorter one with blonde hair that was clipped back interrupted, "It's not every day the master brings someone back with him."

The girl with the red-pink hair finished, "We wanted to meet you, is all."

Link raised an eyebrow, puzzled by these people, "Who are you?"

They glanced at each other and the taller male responded, "I'm Baldroy."

The shorter male next, "I'm Finnian, but you can call me Finny."

Then the girl, "And I'm Mei-Rin."

Finny leaned forward, "What's your name?"

Link's answer was short, "Link."

"What a strange name."

Link shrugged and looked at Mei-Rin, "What are those? Over your eyes?"

She seemed a bit flustered, "These? Why, they are me glasses, they are."

Link titled his head to the side, "Glasses?" He couldn't recall ever encountering something by that name, "What is its purpose?"

"Why, it helps me see."

Baldroy added, "Mei-Rin here can hardly see without her glasses."

Link shrugged, deciding it wasn't something important he should make note of. Finnian asked, "Have you never seen glasses before?"

Link shook his head slightly, "No, I do not think so. Not quite like that, anyway."

They all glanced at each other for a moment before pestering him with questions. Some Link answered while others he dodged. Questions about himself he didn't mind answering, but when it came to why he was there, he was more reserved in his responses and he had none for how he had arrived. Their questions lasted until Sebastian entered the room after a short knock, "The young master would –" He stopped when he saw the three. Almost glaring at them, he said, "You three should be preparing the meal, setting the table and," his eyes fell on Finnian, "and managing that mutt who is currently rampaging behind the manor."

Hearing those words, the three of them hurried from the room, leaving Link with the butler. Sebastian sighed, "Whatever will I do with those three." Turning to Link, he continued, "The young master would like to talk with you, if you could spare a moment." Seeing no reason to object and getting the sense it was not a request, Link nodded. Sebastian smiled and gestured to the door, "If you would kindly follow me."

Link followed with the hopes of perhaps learning something…anything. Little did he know that what he would learn would be more than he would have ever believed even possible.

*And so will end chapter 4. I can't promise when the next chapter will be written since I've been really busy, but hopefully it won't be so long a wait. Reviews are greatly appreciated. Until next time.*