Monika-san: Mosh, mosh! Welcome to another chapter of Stray Cat by Kiss-san!

Haruhi-nee: We're her co-host Haruhi-nee and Monika-san.

Kiss-san: Alright another chapter getting done with a good cup of coffee! ^w^

Monika-san: ++Giggles.++ Anyways, what's the plan for Naida today?

Kiss-san: Getting that crazy Death God Greil Sutcliffe to declare his weird obsession of Sebastian.

Haruhi-nee: Oh. So we get to see some blood shed from someone who likes to shower things in red?

Kiss-san: []Side glances[] Maybe…so this may be an interesting chapter.

Haruhi-nee: Kiss-nee doesn't own Kuroshitsuji, but she does own her Ocs.

Kiss-san: I know I made an error in my Kissing the Cloud Fanfic about Basil, so I'm making EXTRA sure to get Greil correct. So I'm watching the anime while I do this fanfic. XD

Haruhi-nee: You want to get them pretty close to their original character, even in a fanfic?

Monika-san: Well yes, even the smallest hint of change can be noticed by readers.

Kiss-san: =w= Yea, I totally forgot that whole 'old English' part of Basil, but NEVER again will I do that! I will rewatch the anime to get that character feel once more! ^^ So no more disappointments.

M&H: ++Claps++

Kiss-san: I hope you'll enjoy this chappy, the fourth installment of Stray cat.

Chapter 3: A death god is a rival?

Naida sat beside Sebastian as they went into town to gather a few things for dinner tonight, the young master had a guest and they had to get the thing ready since the other three servants messed up the food preparations. "Who would have thought that Brad would try to cook the roast before us? Shame that he burnt it beyond recognition…and now we have to go get another lamb and several other top ingredients to make a delectable dinner." sighed Naida, earning her a laugh from Sebastian. "I am so use to sabotage from those three, it has become a habit of fixing their mistakes." stated Sebastian keeping his eyes on the road, he took a turn to an abandon side road for a reason, he wanted to give his little cat something.

"Sebastian, the town is on the other path."

"I know."

"Then why did you go this way?"

"I have my reasons."

"Explain."

"Your curiosity is at it's peak no?"

"Stop teasing and tell me why we are here." She snorted, poking the demonic butler in his nose while her sea green eyes look directly at him. She was a bit peeved he didn't say why they went this way, and the way he was acting was making her want to bite him for answers. I bet he would like me biting him, giving him an excuse to reprimand me. HA! Not gonna let you have your punishment games on me! She mused in her mind, thankful to have her thoughts to her own since she saw how he toyed with Pluto a lot. Seems like the dog demon preferred her over Sebastian, since she does give him good scratches if he behaves.

"Where is your bow?" He asked, turning to her and looked around her neck to see if she was wearing it. Naida tugged her hair over her shoulder to show him that at the end of her braid, she used the bow to tie her hair up. "You were going to reprimand me if I didn't have it, weren't you?" she said wariedly, getting a chuckle from him. "Smart little cat, you seem to know my game of punishment. Hmm, what can I do to have my fun with you?" Sebastian said, smirking as he looked at her to see what he could do to get her into his grasps. She has been a bit slippery as of late, ever since the day they were 'married' for a day. She seemed to win all his games, getting him no time to torture the cute cat girl with a small wager. She made no mistakes, not one error, and she definitely made sure to keep one step ahead of him so she didn't loose. She was a worthy opponent, and he had to admit she did like keeping herself off of his punishment game roster unlike that stupid mutt. "Seems like I can't win with you, for now. Let me give you a present." he said, taking out a black box and opening the lid.

Naida's eyes widen in shock, paralyzed with fear as she saw the black lace around a golden bell. What…kind of sick joke is this? I've been good…. I know I have… She thought to herself, trembling at the sight of the bell before her. "I know you fear wearing bells, but I think this is more suited for you. With this black ribbon on the bell I can tie it in a bow, making the bad omen you see before you neutralize. Isn't that how you see a ribbon, a symbol of good and a bell for bad?" Sebastian said, tying the bell around her neck and making a bow behind her neck so it would be perfect. He moved the bell around, the bow close to it and gave the bell a little jingle. "You are a good cat, I just prefer to know where you are when in the kitchen. Hearing a soft, melody of a bell ringing is exquisite to my ears."

Naida swallowed, timidly touching the bell and looked down. She was speechless. There was nothing she could say to him after receiving this. . .gift as he called it. How was she to react to this? She hated bells all of her life, now she wears one on her neck for his amusement? What an evil, demonic man…how could he do this to her? Demons don't always make sense, stupid. She reminded herself, sitting quietly in hopes he would get that they needed to get their shopping done now. Sebastian sighed, seeing as she fell silent and looking like he slapped her. Perhaps she hasn't adjusted to his logic yet, but he knew she wanted them to get their chore done before the guest arrive. Sebastian started the horses again, making haste towards the city so they can gather the items needed.

The soft bell chiming alerted Ciel and his guest that someone was coming. "Oh? Do you have a cat around?" the madam asked, looking around. "Mrrow?" the soft meowing came forth from the hallway as the black cat pawed over towards Ciel. Ciel looked at it funny, not recalling a cat but then he noticed the sea green eyes and the white streaks of fur that was patched all over the cat, making it look like it had white stripes. "Naida, you seem to wandered over here again." He said softly, picking her up and noticing a bell on her and a ribbon. "Hmm? You have a bell and a bow on? Seems like someone wanted to hear you walk around." Ciel noted, getting a gasp from the madam.

"OH! She is just adorable! May I hold the sweet little thing? May I? I just love cats. Did you say her name was Naida? Oh, how cute." Squealed the madam, getting a look from Ciel that could only be described as un-amused annoyance. "Certainly, just be careful to not get her near our dog. He tends to get jealous of how she gets a lot of attention." Ciel said, handing over Naida to the madam who was cuddling the living life out of her. This lady has a tight grip! Ow! Whined Naida in her head, wiggling a bit from the tight squeeze the old madam had on her. She decided to turn into a black cat, her animal form, just to escape Sebastian who was finishing up dinner.

"I'm going to take you home with me." whispered the madam, making Naida look up at her in confusion. You can't just take me home, I live here! She protested, her words coming out in no more than meows and her paws representing her failing arms if she was in her human base form. Note to self . . .never get into cat form when crazy people are over, they have a habit of thinking of stealing me.. She thought, sadden the woman didn't get her meowing as a 'no taking me' kind of thing. Then again, no one spoke animal language aside from that blasted dog. The dinner went as plan and Naida was stuck in the madam's lap until a butler took her away from the madam and took her outside.

"Hn, so this is the thing Sebby is all over now?" came a bone chilling voice, Naida turned around from her spot in the carriage to meet cold calculating amber eyes and long crimson red hair. Huh? Who is this weirdo? She thought, tilting her head to the side to inquire who he was when he grabbed her by the scruff of her neck and peered at her more intensely. "Hmm. I see nothing special about this cat, I mean. Really, how is she suppose to interrupt me and Sebby having children?" said the strange man, getting weird look from Naida that pretty much translated into 'where in the nine hells did this weirdo crawl from and what is this obsession with Sebastian?' The man flung her into the carriage again, looking her over as if she was nothing more than a nuisance than anything else. "Eh, I still can't see how he loves this cat more than me! I mean really, Sebby and I have so much history together. And when we finally kiss! OH! I can see it!" Squealed the man, squirming around in his own little world like a school girl imagining her first kiss.

Naida slipped out of the carriage and moved towards the mansion again, that was before a scissor came flying out of no where landing in front of her. She tensed, swearing she just saw her life flash before her. "Now, now, kitty-chan. We can't have you running away before I get to see my beloved Sebby!" the man said, looking annoyed behind his red rim glasses. "Be a good little cat and stay put.-" he was cut off by a swift kick in the face by a black blur. "I swear, I take my eyes off of you one minute Naida and you're already in trouble." sighed Sebastian, glancing over at her, his red eyes accessing that she was alright.

"Why are you a cat? I could have sworn you-. Ah, never mind, get change in the carriage." Sebastian said, smiling as he tossed some women's clothes into the carriage. Naida didn't say anything but did as told and went into the carriage to change. "SEBBY! My darling love! Oh how I missed you-" Sebastian kicked him again, an annoyed expression appeared on his face. "Why are you here Greil? Don't you have reaping to do?" Sebastian asked in a bored tone. "Sebby, aren't you happy to see me? I should have came here earlier but I had work to do! William is making me work so much!" whined Griel, wiggling about as if that was going to change Sebastian's mind.

"Your Juliet has come and now I want to see if you~ changed your mind about me having your babies!" Squealed Greil, getting a disgusted look from Sebastian. "Please stop talking like that, that is disgusting…" Sebastian said, looking like he may hurl at the idea of such. "My, how cold you are. But that is to be expected from you!" Greil said, snickering about as he looked at Sebastian. "Sebastian. Who is this weirdo?" Came Naida's voice, catching both men's attention. Sebastian smirked, seeing the lovely white gown fitting her just perfectly as she came out of the carriage like a true lady. The dress was just a simple white town with white trim, it wasn't too puffy at the bottom so it fit her figure quite well.

She had a white trim hat on as well and she was dressed for some kind of event. "Ah, Naida, you look splendid in that gown. The young master has good taste, as always." Sebastian said, smiling at her which only made Greil look between the two shock, he couldn't speak as he watched on. "You still didn't tell me who this weirdo is Sebastian. Talk, or maybe I'll bite it out of you." said Naida, tugging on one of the gloves, looking quiet annoyed she had to wear something fancy again. "And why would the young master make me wear this? The Madam is in the far back, I doubt she would see me. Besides, I have a feeling it was you who picked this out and convinced master Ciel to get it." she said.

"Oh? Seems like nothing passes those cat eyes of yours. Smart cat."

"Better than a stupid one, who is this man?"

"Oh, just a death god name Greil Sutcliffe. He's an odd one."

"You can say that again. Why is he asking for your babies? He does know he's a male right?"

"Oh ho? Are you getting annoyed someone wants my children? Like perhaps you want them?"

"I-I said no such thing!"

"Ah, but that blush of yours says you were thinking about bearing my children."

"Evil demon!"

"Sly Cat."

"Meany! Tease! Oh! Now your making me sound childish!"

"Meany? How am I mean when you won't let me play games with you? And you sounding childish is adorable. " He chuckles afterwords

"Those games aren't nice at all, teasing me and tempting me into your grasps! Ha! I am not that stupid!"

"Oh well, seems like this plan failed."

"WHAT IS GOING ON!!!!!!" Screamed Greil, having enough of them talking. Naida and Sebastian turned to the death god, as if just realizing he was there too. "We're having the same argument we've had since the whole marriage charade. She just won't let me tease her. Sadly." sighed Sebastian stealing another blush from Naida. "Oh, you! Why do you always go back to the marriage charade we did. We were only a couple for a day!" she said, pinching her cheeks to stop herself from blushing. "Marriage charade….a couple for a day….close knit…"Greil said slowly, shaking as he imaged Naida doing perverted things with Sebastian.

"Well, at the least I didn't mention seeing you in all your glory that one day." said Sebastian smirking. Naida gasped, Greil's eyes widening. "Seeing her in all her glory? You mean…na-na-na-" he stuttered, unable to say the word. "Yes, I saw her naked." Sebastian said with a grin, making Naida walk up to him and slap his chest. She was red, quiet red from him bluntly stating he saw her naked. "You know if someone over heard that then they would assume you would have to take responsibility! Humans think that is a sure sign of marriage, since only a husband is to see that." snapped Naida, making Greil shake even more. "H-hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!" Screamed Greil.

"What? Something wrong?" Sebastian asked with that all knowing smirk, knowing he hit Greil's button so many times in just a few short minutes. "If you and her are so close and you seen her naked that means..!?" Greil said before Sebastian cut him off by yanking Naida into his arms. "Yes, she is my one and only. I'm sorry, but I cannot accept your feelings when this one." Sebastian said, cupping Naida's chin and gazing into her eyes. "This one stole my heart right under your nose, and that is where it is staying. Staying with this lovely, beautiful, cat demoness." Sebastian kissed her forehead, Naida was blushing once more and her heart was pounding.

"Lies! Lies! Lies!!!!!" Greil grabbed his head, glaring at Naida. "YOU!!! You bewitched my Sebby! How dare you ruin our love!" Greil snarled, pulling out his scissors and preparing to attack. "Bewitched him? How can I bewitch someone who already likes cats before he met me? I am just a simple cat demoness and maid. If someone is bewitching another, that would be Sebastian bewitching me. The sneaky demonic butler." Naida said, glancing up at Sebastian. Sebastian looked down at her, not sure if he should do something drastic in front of Greil. Kissing her was a big temptation, something he never dared to do around anyone because he wanted it to be, what was that human word again? Romantic?

"I'm bewitching? Oh, who would have thought I bewitched me a cat." Murmured Sebastian, pretty much ignoring Greil. Greil twitched, hating he was ignored by the two. He was going to kill Naida when he froze at the sight before him. Sebastian leaned close to capture Naida's lips, his arms wrapped around her waist to draw her closer into his chest so he can full kiss that delectable mouth that has been taunting him since the day he knew she was a cat demon. Naida's hands rest onto Sebastian's chest, she could feel the strong heartbeat under her palm as she closed her eyes to kiss him back. Something about kissing him was….

Dark…

Sweet…

Forbidden….

Something that was overwhelming her senses as they stood there, kissing like there was not a thing that could stop them. Sebastian pulled back, his eyes glowing red as he gazed at her. He knew he shouldn't have kissed her. He knew he shouldn't have risked her life just to taste her lips in front of a Reaper. But, that one taste of her sweet lips gave him something he never had before. He craved for more of her lips, and the images of her in the bath came back to haunt him. The soap suds clinging to her body, the way he felt the second he saw her tail and her ears. This demoness. . .was going to be his tormentor and his salvation to days to come.

"Sebby…kissed her?" came the cracked voice of Greil, causing Sebastian to look at him while Naida touched her lips. "Sebby…you kissed her…but not me?" Greil looked like his mind was cracking, and he was going to walk forward if it wasn't for a particular spear like scissors blocking his path. "Excuse us, I need to drag him back to work before the director becomes enraged by his slacking off." came a voice before Greil's face was smashed towards the ground. William T. Spears had arrived and he didn't look please to be dragging Greil away from Sebastian again. "Again, sorry for the inconvenience." He said, dragging Greil away like there was nothing to it.

Naida blinked, glancing at the trailing back of the man before looking at Sebastian. "Ah, seems like we need to get you inside before the Madam sees you." Sebastian said, plastering on that smile of his before ushering her back inside. Naida became confused on what was going on, since now she was forced back into her maid uniform and back to working. "Oh my, maid-san? Have you seen a black cat with white stripes?" asked the Madam, looking a bit worried as if she couldn't find the creature. Naida gave a nervous laugh, recalling what she said about taking her home. "Ahya, seems like she wandered off again after that butler took her away from her. She tends to stray around her, but no worries. She'll always come back home, since she knows she is loved here." Naida said, smiling which only confused the Madam.

"I see. Well then, tell me when you see the cat. I'd like to have it, if possible." the Madam said, Ciel and Sebastian was walking closer and heard what she said. "I'm sorry Madam, but that cat belongs to the young master Ciel Phantomhive. I doubt it would just go with another, since she is devoted to her master." Naida said, smiling and getting an approved smirk from Ciel. "Excuse me!" the madam exclaimed heatedly, raising her hand to strike Naida but Sebastian grabbed the Madam's hand before that could happen. "Madam Cross, she speaks only the truth. That cat, Naida, she is only loyal to her owners that she decides on. The cat chooses it's masters, not the master choosing the cat." Sebastian said softly, making the Madam rethink all that was told to her.

"Fine. I guess I'll just enjoy holding the dear then. Excuse me, I have another appointment." Madam Cross said, yanking her arm away from Sebastian to go towards her carriage. Sebastian escorted her out and Ciel stood next to Naida. "Sebastian said you liked the dress, and also you met that annoyance." Ciel said quietly, glancing up at Naida. "Mn. But, young master you don't have to buy me a pretty gown as such. You're making it look like I am far more than just any ordinary maid." Naida said, looking down into his violet eyes. "You are more than an ordinary maid." Ciel replied. "You have your uses, thus a little gifts here and there is well deserved. Besides, sooner or later, I may need you to go undercover to gather information." Naida nodded, watching Sebastian return to Ciel's side and escorted his master inside.

Naida came out of the bathroom wearing a robe and a towel in her hand to dry her hair and ears. She heard a faint knock at her door and she replied. "Come in." She sat down on her bed, not caring how short her robe was nor that the one entering would be Sebastian. "You needed to see me, Naida?" Sebastian asked, looking at her with a calm expression, showing very little emotion as a preparation of what she had in store for him. "Yes I did. I need to confirm something." Naida said softly, her sea green eyes glowing softly from the moon light that filter in from her window. "Then by all means, ask away." Sebastian said, smiling as if whatever she was going to ask wasn't going to harm him at all.

"All that you said before…was that just to get that Reaper mad?" Asked Naida, her hand stilling from drying her hair as she waited for his response. The silence in the room was painful, neither one of them moved nor spoke after she asked that question. It took Sebastian several minutes before he could finally find his voice. "In the beginning, the words I spoke was a mere provocation to get him to leave me alone. But…" He paused, walking slowly past her towards her window to gaze out of it. "…But?" She asked, glancing at his back in wonderment, trying to figure out why he paused. "But…the moment you came out of the carriage, dressed up like a pure innocent woman….something changed. I started to speak nothing but truths, truths that I had hidden from you the moment I met you. And that kiss…" Sebastian said, touching his lips as he turned to look at her slightly. "That kiss would have been the end of your purity, the virginity you have as a demoness. A virgin demoness…so rare do I even see such. Demoness are known to throw them away on a whim….but you. You……you have this human conscious that stops you from doing such. Living here has made you aware of your….womanhood as a demon, but also it gives you rights to hold onto such purity."

Naida stared, stunned at the words flowing from his mouth. She touched the bell that was on her bed, she took it off so it wouldn't rust from the water in the shower. "A demon like you is almost fictional, since I know no demoness who hold a virginity as long as you have….it is quite charming, but also dangerous." Sebastian said, looking at her. "Everything I've said after you came from the carriage is true, but also….be warned little cat. If you even give me the slightest hint you want to be taken, I won't have any control to stop myself. Your virginity will belong to me, so I suggest you don't tease me like this again." Sebastian smiled, walking past the stunned woman as if it took everything he had to leave the room. "Naida……I am a demon too, a male demon. Be wary of me, little cat, or I will steal that purity from you before you even notice." said Sebastian, walking out of her room to do his daily nightly accounting.

Naida sat there, her eyes wide with stun as she absorbed everything he said. He was right….he is a male demon. A male demon find it a sport to take female demoness' virginity if they held onto it, so he was right to make her take caution in him. But…she replayed everything in her head, letting it sink further into her mind as she pieced it together, trying to figure out the ridden that she knew was hidden due to her knowledge of humans.

Possessiveness….

Territorial….

Stealing of his heart…..

Amused at the idea of her thinking of children…..

His overly affection towards cats….

No… Naida covered her mouth as she drew onto a conclusion that was obvious from the start. He loves me? When the hell did he fall in love? Wait, he said the moment he found out I was a cat demon….Oh lord…but demons don't love, do they? Ack! I'm a demon, how am I suppose to know! Naida flopped onto her bed, lost in her muddle mind of confusion as she tried to piece together her own confusion. Will she ever see that she too was falling in love with him? Perhaps not, but a little nudge from particular events to come always helps blossoming love.

End of Chapter 3

Kiss-san: Well, that is the end of chapter three!

Monika-san: So, in other words you're gonna make their relationship bloom?

Haruhi-nee: Damn it! I wanted to see someone get slice up!

Kiss-san: Later chapters, for now I just wanted to introduce those two death Reapers since they are important in the series, along with the Undertaker, who will be making an appearance the next chapter.

Monika-san: Don't tell me she's gonna have to see Sebastian make him laugh.

Kiss-san: []Glances at her.[] Obviously, since it has to deal with a case.

M&H: Woo…

Kiss-san: Such enthusiastic co-hosts of mine. ANYWAYS, I'll see what I can do for chapter four, if you have an idea for another case, pop it into a review. And thank you EvilBoyzR2Cute for that point out on Basil ^^;; I do read my reviews to see how my readers are enjoying my stories!

Haruhi-nee: R&R or I will skewer you.

Monika-san: Until next time!

Kiss-san: Ciao-nee!

Quick Next Chapter Summary

What's this? Another job for Ciel? And why is this weirdo of an undertaker looking at Naida like he knows something that she doesn't? Is death near for our cat demon? Or, is there someone she didn't expect coming back from the grave? Till next time :3 Ja-nee!