Author Note: Hello my dear readers! I'm back with this new chapter of His Bodyguard, Loyal. I've been reading all your reviews and I must left one thing clear: I CAN'T, let me say it again; CAN'T pair up Alex and Sebastian. Ask me for any other pairing but not that one. Sebastian and Alex must not be paired. Too many OCXSebby fanfictions around. Also because plot reasons...Okay? Now; review and enjoy or you'll be damned and Sebby will eat your soul!
I sat at the table with a cup of tea between my hands. I still hadn't killed off Lau because I still felt quite sick.
"I won't smoke more crap like that in my life…" I passed a hand over my eyes.
"You should go to take a walk or something. Fresh air will help you." Lau suggested.
I looked at the door behind me. It was too far away…I huffed and put my head in the table.
"But I have to move..." I complained.
"That's what you precisely need. Do some exercise, you'll see."
In the blink of an eye I found myself outside the Opium Den with my sword between my hands and the cocked hat on my head. With a lot of effort I began to walk. The opium had that strange effect on you that makes you go to sleep so I was in that state. I walked crouched down with tired eyes and yawning every once and then.
"I still have to find a glove or something to hide the tattoo." I reminded myself out loud.
Suddenly I saw two people coming towards my direction. Well, more likely a person and a demon.
"Sir Alexander, what a surprise finding you here." Sebastian greeted.
"Indeed. Good afternoon, Earl of Phantomhive." I took off my hat with courtesy. (He isn't my boss anymore but he is still a noble.)
"Alexander. Why weren't you last night and this morning at the manor?" He asked annoyed.
I raised an eyebrow to then glare a Sebastian who only stood there amused. He didn't tell him; damn demon.
"Your butler was supposed to communicate you I quit the job. I'm not your bodyguard anymore as you can see I don't wear the Phantomhive shield anymore." I told him.
I turned around and pointed to my back, were there should be the blue cape with the shield.
"Alexander, among you still wear the shield you are under my orders. "Ciel lifted up his walking stick and hit my hand with it.
"Ouch! That wasn't necessary! I didn't want to have this thing on my hand!" I said as I rubbed my injured hand.
"Then how did you get it?" Sebastian pointed out.
I blushed and looked down. If they discovered it was because I was drugged up it will be too embarrassing. I had to think something.
"Well, you'll see…It's a long story…" I began stuttering and the Earl crossed his arms.
"Alexander, you're too sleepy, you have a sick face and you smell like an Opium Den. Did you smoke last night?"
I blushed harder. I was really being scolded by a kid?!
"It's not my fault you know? If they kidnapped you and you discover you have been working with a sadistic demon that would have killed you using a spoon long time ago you would also be stressed! I had to relax!"I stomped my foot on the ground.
"That's not a reason to take dangerous substances. Back to the main theme; I want you in the manor immediately."
"You don't need me! You have here Mr. Perfection." I pointed to the demon sarcastically.
"Thank you, Sir Alexander."
"Shut up."
"Sebastian isn't always being besides me all the time as you saw yesterday. Perhaps you aren't as skilled as he is, but even I can see you have potential as a bodyguard. Also, if the queen sent you that must mean something." Ciel told me.
I thought for a moment. Maybe he's right. The queen sent me for a reason. If I ran away like a coward I shouldn't be called a knight!
"I expect great things for you, Alex. It doesn't matter if you're a girl; you'll be one of the greatest knights in England. Don't let anyone tell you the contrary. I trust in you.
I shook my head and rubbed my eyes. Why did I remember that? My brother; one of the best knights of the queen, he taught me all I knew: The art of the sword combat, the way to surpass your fears and most important lesson of my life: You must always fight for your dreams.
"Tomorrow I'll be there at first hour in the morning. But I have one condition!"I announced.
"If you want your salary being increased it will be done." Ciel interrupted me.
"I was going to say that I wanted three breaks for lunch, but I also like that option." I finished.
"Then your salary will stay the way it is. You can have your breaks. But if I don't see you tomorrow morning you'll see. Now go and wash yourself. You still stink like opium." He scoffed and walked away.
I rolled my eyes. Young master is always so cheerful and kind! But at least I can eat lunch.
"Glad to have you back in the team, Sir Alexander." Sebastian said.
"Listen up; I don't' care if you're a demon. I'll show you I'm as capable as you!"I stated firmly glaring up at him.
"It will fun to watch you fail."
The intense glares of hate we were sending at each other were really powerful. I could almost see sparks coming out. That stupid cat lover was going to see all the power of Alex Kane! I went back at the Opium Den and told the news to Lau. He let me stay one more night. I managed to stay without smoking the whole day. That was an improvement.
"Lau, thank you very much for letting me stay." I said taking a bow.
"Don't thank me. I did the minor thing I could. If you want to relax any other time came here." He said and I chuckled nervously.
"I doubt I can come here anymore. I'll be working and stuff." I excused myself.
Lau looked at both sides of the street and made me signs to come closer. I did as told and he put in my hands a small box.
"You have enough for a week. Pay me this one when you came back for more." He whispered.
I put the box inside my pockets and mouthed a thank you. To be honest, I would need that. I took a carriage to the Phantomhive manor and entered the building. It may onlypass a day but I missed the place.
"Sir Alexander, you came back!"Mey-Rin said surprised.
"Did you miss me?" I asked smiling and she blushed. (Typical Mey-Rin.)"And the others?"
"Bard is in the kitchen as always."she sighed.
"Yeah, I smell the fire. I'll go to greet him."
I walked to the kitchen and opened the door only to find it soaked. Bard was fuming madly as he was shoutingat Grell who was holding anempty bucket. What was he doing here? I coughed up to call their attention. They turned and Bard smiled.
"Ey, kid! It's good to see you again." He came and patted my back.
"Kid? It's Sir Alexander for you, Bard." I fake scolded him.
"Oh, yeah, you're right. I apologize, Sir Alexander the Great." He joked and we laughed."I'll tell you the news. Grell has come here to learn how to be a proper butler from Sebastian. But he-"
"I'm so sorry! I'll kill myself to remedy my sins!"
My eyes widened when he put his head inside the oven. Bard sighed and scratched his head.
"He does that every time, don't worry. Grell, get out of there."
Bard pulled the pathetic attempt of a butler out of the oven.
"Anything else happened while I was out? " I asked.
"Lady Elizabeth came to visit."
"DON'T TELL ME SHE'S STILL AROUND?!" I quickly got into defensive mode as I pulled out my sword.
Lady Elizabeth was Ciel's cousin and fiancée. She loves everything which is cute and tries to make everything she sees adorable. One day she came to visit she dyed my cape pink…I couldn't stand her! But because she was arranged to my master I had to treat her nice.
"Don't worry, kid! She's gone. You're manliness is safe, even if you're rather feminine." He added the last part in a whisper but I heard him.
Since I was posing as a guy I had to act like I was offended. To not get into a pointless argument I simply stomped on his foot and went to look for Finny and Tanaka. I looked through the hallways and I found the old man sipping on his tea.
"Is nice to see you, Tanaka." I greeted.
"Ho, ho, ho…"
"…"
"ALEX!"
Out of nowhere I was tackled by the blonde gardener. I could hear one of my ribs snapping in two.
"Finny, I can't breathe!" I let out.
"Oh, I'm sorry!" He let go and I took deep breaths. "Is just that I was really happy to see you."
"Don't worry, I understand. Try to be more careful the next time, okay?"I smiled with pain and he nodded.
"Well, I have things to do. I'll see you later."
Once he was out of ear sight I kneeled in pain and clutched my ribcage.
"Damn it all…"
I heard footsteps and quickly straightened myself up. Seeing was young master I saluted him military style.
"Told you I would be back."
"It's not like you had other option." He said and passed me.
I stood there with the pose in a few minutes silent.
"Fucking brat."
"If he heard that you would be in trouble." Sebastian suddenly appeared.
"If he discovered you have at least nine thousand cats in the closet you would be in trouble." I retorted.
We looked at each other and made a silent bow: Don't tell young master. I nodded at him and walked to one of the balconies where I could enjoy some pace. I sat at a chair and rested my feet on the railing. I placed my hat over my eyes and breathed in and out.
"May I ask you how you knew about my secret? " I heard the butler's voice.
"I didn't know about it. I just said a random thing."I confessed with a smirk. "So…how about you make me some tea and I don't reveal your secret? I remember you that Ciel is allergic to cats so if he knew they would be probably kicked out." I said.
Sebastian didn't say anything for a few seconds. He was probably planning my doom so it looked like an accident.
"You liked it with milk, right?" He sighed.
"And bring some cookies too." I added.
"Yes, sir."
When he walked out I let out a full laugh. (I finally found the way to annoy him! His weakness with cats is going to be really useful…)
"I can't believe something I hate so much could be of great help. God bless those damn cats!"
Author Note: There we go...remember that if yu want to know something you can ask me by PM or review. Salutes from Spain!
GreennaveyblueRaven: You can suggest me a pairing. As I stated above, please, don't say that demon. Thanks for reading.
Spirit of the Silver Wolves: Yep see what you did there, but *points above* that can't be possible. And my style is different? In what way?
Extended Experience: I think you're the one that got me wrong. I wanted to say the episode of the anime, not my chapter. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
Wednesday101: Perhaps I'll got something along: Insert Brain Here, I'm not the droid you're looking for, I killed Mufasa or a typical Spanish: Relaxing Cup of café con leche in plaza mayor...(Somebody kill that woman!) And sorry to tell you but I disagree. A European Sparrow can carry a coconut perfectly! But must be two sparrows carrying it! Yes, I got that reference and laughed my guts out ;)
Brisingr13: Add that -san and you won't live enough to see the next chapter ¬¬. Happy San Valentines day: (For next year) Alex isn't a coffee person. Last time she had coffee she ended up in Manhattan hanging from a street lamp...
feather flyer : Who knows? Maybe...maybe not.
