disclaimer:still not mine.
btw lord Randell is the grumpy police commissioner who hates Ciel's guts.
he is called sir Arthur in the Anime but is called lord Randell in the manga. I'm going with the manga name. got it? good. here we go.
it was a beautiful morning and Sebastian was busy giving Ciel his fencing lesson in the garden. the Phantomhive servants watched in awe as the boy and butler fought. Ciel was giving it all he had but the match came to a quick end when the butler knocked the boys sword from his hand and he fell on his rump. "well well young master,it would seem I win again. Ciel facepalms as Sebastian helps him up. the three servants applauded. " you were terrific !" Finny shouts. Bard joins in. "WAY TO GO SEBASTIAN!" Meyrin swoons. "uwaaah Mr. Sebastian is so amazing yes he is!"
"yes a truly fine match indeed." everyone turns their heads to see the man and woman walking toward them. Ciel glares at him. "Lau..." he comes limping toward them on a crutch. "greetings earl, its been a while hasn't it?" the three servants gather around him and Ranmao gets ready for a fight. "now now earl,I come in peace. as you can see I'm still recovering from our last little disagreement."
"you've got some nerve to show your face here. give me one good reason why I shouldn't kill you." Lau smiles. "because I may or may not know who killed your parents." the entire group is silent as they dwell on Lau's words. Ciel tenses up. "Lau I swear if this is some kind of ploy-"
"oh don't take it from me earl." Lau fishes around in his pocket and pulls out an envelope with a red seal. "my information comes from a far more reliable source after all."
Sebastian leads the group into the study where they can talk and Lau sit down and Ciel opens the letter. "how the devil did you escape the gallows,let alone become a royal messenger?"
"well earl,I was easily captured in my injured state but the jury was quite merciful."
" you bribed the judge didn't you?"
"yes that's right!"
Ciel reads the letter and looks at Lau. "this is just an invitation to a dinner party with the queen. what does this have to do with the people who killed my parents?"
"I believe you locked horns with a certain purification cult awhile back?"
"yes but we destroyed their headquarters and their leader."
" what you destroyed was a small faction and a high ranking member. this cult is known as the aurora society and is still very much alive and well. we have it on good authority that they are planing to assassinate the replacement queen. rumor has it that there will be undercover agents of the aurora society present at the dinner party tonight. her majesty has asked that you attend and put an end to the group."
"all right,understood."
" so earl, was this information worth sparing my life then?"
"I suppose I can allow you to live. it wouldn't look good if I killed the queens messenger."
"great! I'm glad that's settled then!" Lau stands up and throws his crutch aside. "come Ranmao." Ciel facepalms. "you bloody crook you were never even injured!"
Ciel is staring out the window after Lau and Ranmao leave. Sebastian looks at the boy. "is something wrong young master?"
"I was just thinking,if the queen and the angel were only members,than just how powerful is this aurora society? and why didn't they kill me along with my parents?" Sebastian serves the boys tea and cake. he smiles. "these are questions that we shall simply have to extract from the leader himself,young master." Ciel picks up his tea and smirks. "indeed."
the carriage stops in front of Buckingham palace and Ciel and Sebastian step out. they walk toward the gates as the guards greet them. they enter a massive ballroom with black and white tiled floors and an enormous crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling. the room is filled with the chatter of the guests as well as a heavy police presence,including lord Randell who takes the time to glare at Ciel before barking more orders at the officers. Ciel whispers to his butler. "sebastian,anyone of theses people could be an agent of the aurora society,I want you to-"
"CIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEL!" Ciel is snatched up by the blonde girl who spins him around multiple times before embracing him. "oh I'm ever so glad to see you-"
"ELIZABETH CORDELIA MIDFORD!" Elizabeth lets out a small "eep" and releases the boy. "I'm sorry mother its just-"
"JUST NOTHING,STOP ACTING INDECENT AT ONCE!" Frances Midford turns her icy stare toward Ciel and Sebastian, who both flinch at her gaze. she stomps toward them. "lord Phantomhive what is with that unkempt hair?" she grabs him and forcibly combs it back. Ciel facepalms. "thank you aunt Frances." she turns her attention to Sebastian. "you look lecherous! AND your hair is even worse that your masters!" she grabs Sebastian's hair and starts combing it violently. Ciel grumbles "this cant get much worse..."
"Ciel? CIEL IT IS YOU!" the purple haired young man picks him up and sobs. "IT IS SO GOOD TO SEE YOU! I WAS SO WORRIED!" Ciel gasps for air as Soma hugs him. Agni watches the scene in tears. " oh my prince has been reunited with his best friend! the goddess Khali has smiled upon us this day!" Soma grabs Ciel by the arm. "come we must catch up." Soma starts to drag Ciel but Lizzy grabs his other hand. "no Ciel come and dance with me! we'll be sooo cute together!" Soma tugs hard on Ciels arm. " he is my best friend and he is coming with me!" a dark shadow looms over the three individuals. the girl and prince shiver as Sebastian,now with "proper" hair smiles at them.
"excuse me but the young master has other matters to attend to. might I ask you to release him?" the two cower and back away from Ciel who breathes a sigh of relief. Sebastian smiles. "you really are the life of the party my lord."
"oh shut up!" Ciel eyes Lau across the room surrounded by a harem of women. "I wouldn't exactly rule out Lau as a suspect just yet. the ball doesn't start for another ten minuets. I order you to search every room in the palace within that time. Sebastian bows. "yes young master" and disappears into the crowd. Ciel is looking over the crowd when someone bumps into him. he turns to see a tall man with eerie yellow eyes behind a pair of glasses. Ciel is frozen with fear when he looks into the mans eyes. a boy with blonde hair who is about his own age steps out from behind the stern looking man and flashes him a smile. " well, earl Ciel Phantomhive. its a pleasure to finally meet you."
Sebastian had found nothing after searching the palace. the only places left now were the guest rooms. the demon avoids the guards and heads to the guest rooms. he comes to a long hall with around a dozen doors on each side. he approaches one and reaches to open it. the door swings open and Sebastian ducks to the side to avoid the spear like tool that flies at his face. Sebastian smiles. you really should be more careful with that thing,you might put somebodies eye out." the spear retracts and William T. Spears steps into the hall. "and just what are you doing here you demon filth?"
"I might ask you the same question."
"I am not at liberty to discuss the details of my investigation with the likes of you." Will starts to walk away. "investigation you say? it wouldn't happen to have anything to do with a little organization known as the aurora society would it?" Sebastian jumps back as Will shoots his scythe at him. "my goodness it seems Iv'e hit a nerve."
"this group is wanted for unlawful tampering of souls. it has been ordered that all members be destroyed before we end up with another situation like the London fires. if you are involved with them I will not hesitate to destroy you."
"what a coincidence,it would seem we both have the same enemy. perhaps we could be of use to each other?"
"hmph, I'll pass thank you. I refuse to work with a filthy beast such as you."
Will starts to walk away. "honestly,as if one demon at this party wasn't enough." before Sebastian can turn around to question that last statement, the reaper is gone.
" oh how rude of me,I didn't even introduce myself. Alois Trancy." " pleased to make your acquaintance lord Trancy." Ciel shakes the other boys hand. Ciel doesn't much care for the boy but there's something about the boys butler that makes his skin crawl. the way the man stares at him like he knows every little dirty secret he has is enough to make the boy go cold. "well do enjoy yourself lord Trancy"
"oh I shall. I think tonight will be very entertaining for all of us." when Ciel looks over his shoulder, the mysterious pair have disappeared into the crowd. Ciel approaches lord Randell and gives him a condescending smile. "greetings lord Randell, how are you this evening?"
"spare me the formalities Phantomhive. why are you here?"
"that should be fairly obvious shouldn't it?"
"scotland yard has everything under control. you are not needed."
" well then I shall rest easy knowing that the queens life is in such perfectly capable hands." Ciel walks away,feeling lord Randell's glare. Ciel stops to look at his pocket watch. two minuets til the party starts. Sebastian clears his throat to get his masters attention. Ciel looks up at him. "well?"
"there was nothing in the palace that could hint toward an assassination attempt young master,however it would seem this situation has captured the attention of the reapers."
"reapers eh? that only confirms our suspicions. whatever were dealing with here is far stronger than any human." trumpets sound and the whole room looks to the balcony above. two men dressed in white appear. the tall one speaks. "presenting the queen of england, Victoria." a kind looking elderly woman sits in the throne overlooking the room. as the queen gives her welcome speech,Ciel cant help but glance across the room at Alois Trancy. he had heard the Trancy's had very close ties with the real queen Victoria. could he be looking at an aurora society member? the queen announces "let the ball begin." the guests applaud before grabbing their partners and heading to the dance floor. Lizzy runs over and grabs Ciel. as the two dance,Ciel once again looks over at Alois,who is dancing with an unknown noble girl. Sebastian's eyes are elsewhere,glaring at the butler across the room who is watching his young master with a slight smirk on his face.
the guests gather in the massive dining room when the ball is over. they sit at a fifty foot table and begin to chatter. Soma is going on about how wonderful he hopes tonight's curry will be, Lau and Ranmao both sit next to the queens chair and lord Randell takes the chair on the opposite side. as Sebastian seats Ciel,they both watch suspiciously as Claude seats Alois. Lizzy runs toward Ciel but is stopped by a quick glare from her mother, who takes the seat next to Ciel. "I trust you know proper dining etiquette when in the presence of royalty,lord Phantomhive?" Ciel facepalms and tries not to look annoyed. "yes aunt Frances." the entire room stands to their feet as the queen enters the room, accompanied by the two white clad knights, Phipps and Grey. the guests wait for her to sit before taking their seats. lord Randell stands and lightly taps his fork on his glass. " I would like to make a toast to our beloved queen. to the mother of all England,we give thanks. we have seen trying times recently but due to the leadership of her majesty,we have pulled through. may she live a full healthy life and work to rid our great country of the unclean,unnecessary and unwanted." a massive chill goes up Ciel's spine at that last sentence. Randell raises his glass. "to queen Victoria!" the guests fallow suit. "TO QUEEN VICTORIA!" just then there is a loud bang and the room fills with white smoke. when the smoke clears the queens seat is empty. Grey yells "aw bloody hell they took the queen!" the guests begin to panic and the two white knights take off to find the queen. Ciel looks over at Sebastian. "SEBASTIAN THIS IS AN ORDER! FIND THE QUEEN NOW!" "yes my lord!" the demon runs toward the window and the glass shatters as he jumps out and lands on his feet below. as the guests begin to scream, lord Randell fires his pistol into the Ceiling. "no one is going anywhere! as of now you are all suspects in the queens abduction." a crowd of police officers flood the room. Randell runs out and orders the officers to seal the doors. after a few moments of silence, a blood curdling scream fills the room the guests look over in horror as one of the officers bites into a woman's neck and starts tearing her flesh. the officer has a glazed look in his eyes as he rips into the woman with his teeth and nails. Soma stands and yells "AGNI STOP HIM!" Agni shouts "JO AGGNAAA" as his eyes glow blue and he rips the bandages from his hand. he runs up and chops the man hard, breaking his neck. the man drops the woman's corpse and falls to the ground. Agni begins to pray over her body when there are several loud popping noises. the guests look over and the officer is back on his feet and his neck is popping and cracking as it readjusts itself. Agni is ready to fight again when another scream fills the room. another officer is tearing into a guest and the entire crowd of policemen is slowly gathering around the guests with glazed hungry looks in their eyes.
the viscount Druitt is laughing to himself as he drives the carriage containing the kidnapped queen. "my my that certainly was brilliant of me to take advantage of that party. and now I'll be able to receive a queens ransom for your return. it is of course your own fault for not inviting me to your ball in the first place. to deny your guests the privilege of the viscount Druitt's company is a indeed a crime worse than murder itself."
"do forgive me but I'm afraid her majesty is wanted elsewhere." the viscount looks up just in time for Sebastian to send him flying off of the carriage with a kick. just then a loud crunching noise catches Sebastian,s attention. he looks behind him to see queen Victoria clawing her way through the carriage roof with a glazed hungry look in her eyes. "my goodness. a soulless corpse eh?" the queen hisses as she gets into position to pounce on the demon. Sebastian cracks his knuckles and smiles. "this night certainly has taken on a rather interesting twist."
