Hello my readers! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! X3 how have ya'll been? Good I hope with a pleasent holiday experience and all that jazz hehehe anyways here is my Tale of a Butler Christmas bonus chapter that I promised now I know I said Christmas day but I didn't have any access to internet so I hope you all forgive me *bows* TwT
Ciel: No we don't forgive you!
Ah! Ciel, why are you so cruel to me! I am doing my back you bastard!
Ciel: Not good enough, now stop twiddling your thumbs woman and write!
Eek! DX *dodges a oncoming snowball*
Sebastian: *watches with amusement* hehehe...
Tanaka: *appears out of no where* please enjoy this chapter! Ho ho ho!
Bonus Chapter: His Butler on Holiday
Cosette was rather energetic this morning. Before the butler could even knock on the door to wake her up for the morning she already busted it open and ran right into him with a loud 'oof!' sighing the butler looked down at the small girl who fell back onto the ground. She was rubbing her back as she winced softly, kneeling down he rested his hands under her arms and hoisted her back up onto her feet "My lady, what is the rush?" Sebastian questioned. His brow furrowed when she glared at him, her arms crossed and gave him that 'are you serious' look. Sebastian said nothing until the girl gave in and looked down, fidgeting with all that pent up energy she had just merely seconds ago "Today is Christmas eve…" she mumbled. She rested her hands behind her back "I wanted to go to town…" her voice was small, and hopeful. But she seemed rather bashful about it, it made Sebastian tilt his head as soon as he was done dusting her clothes off.
"To town?" he repeated. Cosette smiled sheepishly and smiled a bit more outgoing as she nodded to enthusiastically.
"Yes, to shop for Christmas!" she told him seriously. She leaned closer to him and whispered into his ear "I need a gift for Ciel!" she moved back and looked around. Seeing if the young master was anywhere in hearing rang "It's important, I already sent out the invitations with Finny this morning" Sebastian's brow twitched. Invitations…with Finny? To whom and for what?
"My lady…" Sebastian started.
Cosette clasped her tiny hands around his gloved ones. The seriousness back on her childish face as she leaned closer, just a few mere inches away from his face "Please I'll do anything Mister Michealis! Just let me do this one thing!" she pleaded. The demon butler opened his mouth to object, but nothing came out. The way she was looking at him…reminded him of a very sad kitten. And…cats happened to be his biggest weakness. A sudden idea struck him, a sly smile game onto his face "Anything?" he stressed.
Cosette's eyes widened a fraction of a inch 'Now I think I regret saying anything…' but unsurely she bobbed her head in order to confirm that yes, she would to anything just to go shopping in town. The smile on the demon butler only widened as he closed his eyes. Cosette sweat dropped…she could have sworn she saw glitter flashing behind his head along with the fires of hell.
"Alright then my lady, I'll agree to your…" he paused for a moment to think of the right word "terms…" there that was the one. Sebastian stood up to his full height and placed a hand over his heart, his head tilting down slightly "Now, if you would come with me my lady I have prepared your breakfast…today I have prepared sausages and eggs with a side of toast and special of beef Wellington (1) accompanying your breakfast I'll also be serving you some black tea (2), I have added some soothing milk and sugar to make it sweeter"
Cosette's cheeks flushed as her stomach rumbled, she rested her hands over it "That's great…I'm hungry" if there was one thing she liked about Sebastian it was his food. That man sure did know how to cook, pfft and they say a way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Well that theory could possibly work on a woman 'Except to the heart part' Cosette reminded herself. They stopped off by Ciel's room, Sebastian going in to wake him up as Cosette waited patiently outside. She didn't want to have that awkward situation again when she almost saw Ciel fully naked due to the fact the Marchioness decided to visit. She suppressed a shudder, hearing the door open she looked up and flashed a grin. A somewhat sleepy earl emerging from his chambers all dressed in his usually attire, expect that holiday season like fashion he was wearing. Walking up to him while he was yawning Cosette waved "Good morning Ciel!" she chirped. The young boy flinched from her loudness and blinked slowly at her and said nothing "Good morning"
Happy that he responded she turned around "Come on let's eat" without waiting she already started going to the dinning room. Her hands clasped behind her back, a song echoing off the walls hauntingly as she hummed away, she could hear the light steps of Ciel and Sebastian just one foot behind her. But she didn't mind Sebastian today, it was the holidays! It was a time of giving and happiness! Even though yes Sebastian was some sort of jerk who was cocky and all that. But with all that he is, she to will be nice to him and spread the holiday spirit to this manor. She couldn't wait until tomorrow came!
Allowing the butler to walk in front of her she let him open the door for her just this once and walked in, she patted his arm tenderly on the way in "Thank you" and headed right to her seat on the left side of Ciel's spot, as always he sat at the head of the table. Approaching the bubbly blonde Sebastian pushed her seat further closer to the table. Mey-Rin came just in time with the cart of food, in one piece. Slowly she made her way over to the butler, her moves careful. She wanted to impress him, not anger him. Stopping the cart the maid breathed out a sigh of relief. Exchanging glances with Sebastian she left to finish her remaining chores of scrubbing the floors.
Pulling up the silver covers of their meal Sebastian placed them aside on the cart and grasped the (practically full) plates of food and placed each in front of the two well…now one child and one teen. Without any words besides another 'thank you' from Cosette he got to work on the tea. He couldn't help but be amused at how Cosette was enjoying her food, her eyes were basically sparkling. Humans were so difficult to understand. Turning his gaze back on to the prepared tea he rested them on the table "Here you are, please enjoy your meal" he said pleasantly.
As expected Ciel was the first one to go for his tea.
Shyly, Cosette reached for hers' and followed the young earl's example "C-Ciel?" she stuttered. The young boy looked up with his brows raised, he said nothing. A sign for her to continue, so she did as she held the cup in her hands uneasily as they shook "D-do you think I can go to town?" she whispered. Ah, the hopeful eyes again with a side of seriousness. With that look, she could possibly make any man fall to his knees and do what she bids. Well with Sebastian knowing the young master he wouldn't agr-.
"Fine do whatever, be back before dusk" Ciel stated dryly, he shoved a piece of sausage in his mouth and chewed absentmindedly.
If this was modern times, this would be a what the fuck moment (better yet WTF). Sebastian deadpanned, was the young earl really serious? His eyes fell on Cosette as she cheered to her self silently with victory, she was now eating quickly to get done with her meal. Was it possible for humans to be that much more energetic like she was…? Sebastian would never know. Lowering himself down he spoke in a low voice so only his master could hear "If the young lady is going, who shall accompany her?" the only ones available was Bardroy and Mey-Rin. He himself had a busy schedule to keep up with today such as making sure the manor is in one piece and that everything was in order, prepare the lunch and dinner and put the master off to bed at the end of the day. The usual for the butler.
"You are" Sebastian should have seen that coming.
"Me sir? Taking Cosette to town would be awhile…since I can't go as fast as I normally do, who would watch the man-"
"The manor would be fine without you, just make sure your back on time" Ciel retorted, a frown of irritation on his face. Sebastian gave him that bright sit-eating grin before bowing his head obediently, though not very pleased.
"Yes, my lord"
"I'm done!" Cosette rested down her cup next to her empty plate. That girl was just beaming with anticipation as she stood up and rushed out of the room, yelling about getting ready and waiting for a coach. Ciel connected his palm to his forehead "She is much like Lizzie…" something clicked in the young earl's mind as he stood up abruptly and slam his hands down on the table "Damn!" he hissed. He turned to his faithful butler with a look of doom on his face "I forgot…to get Lizzie a gift" Sebastian sweat dropped. All that dramatic-ness about something that just square and wrapped up with paper…and a bow? His red eyes followed as his master paced, his chin rested between in thumb and index finger as he pulled out a money (loads of it) from a hidden pocket. He placed it in the butler's hands "Sebastian, I want you to go with Cosette…while you are there find something for Lizzie something that she would like a dress or something anything that would do that's an order" he added, he sure was pushy…
Sebastian's eyes glowed from the sign of the command he was given "Of course"
With that he was dismissed. He should get ready as well, there was plenty of fresh snow on the ground and dressing up warmly (not that the cold affected him or anything) would help him blend in nicely with the crowd. Leaving the dinning hall he started towards his room with haste, he shouldn't keep a hyper child by herself to long.
When he was done with all that he met up with her, feeling the cool breeze hit his cheeks as the doors stayed wide open. If she keeps it like that just longer the whole house would be chilled. He could see her there, bundled up awkwardly. She seemed hesitant, her eyes looking at the ground as she shifted her bodyweight from one foot to the other.
"Is something wrong, my lady?"
Cosette huffed as she still continued on with her inner struggle "The snow…" she mumbled. Sebastian just stood there dumbly, what about the snow? He took some steps until he heard the light crunch underneath his feet. The snow taking the shape of his footprints as he waited for her to follow. But she didn't, why? Well who knows "Everything is just fine it is only snow it's cold but it won't hurt to walk on it" he teased.
Cosette gave him a dirty (though in his case looked pitiful) stare "That's not it it's just I…" her sentence died down as she flushed red.
"You…?" the butler pressed.
"Ineverwalkedinsnowbefore!" she blurted. She waited for laughing as she avoided his gaze, she didn't like being humiliated. She held her hands behind her back, just waiting but nothing came. Instead she heard a sigh and more crunching as Sebastian stood in front of her "Come now my lady, there is nothing to be ashamed of…here let me help you" he held out his hand for her to grab, his expression seemed friendly enough "I'll walk right next to you I shall promise you will not slip and that the snow is safe"
Cosette warily watched his hand, how he was politely offering to walk her to the coach. His fingers outstretched and waiting for her own. Ah that blush was back, it made it's way up her neck to her cheeks and ears making her look adorable. Sebastian kicked the thought into next month. She looked pleasant enough as she grasped his hand tightly. Walking backwards the butler coaxed her, speaking words of encouragement as she stumbled forward while trying to walk backwards until she was just a few feet from the doors. Turning them around gently so he was positioned closest to enter the mansion, he closed the entrance with one hand while keeping his hold on the girl. With a successful smirk he moved forward and linked his arm with hers' rather charmingly (since he is after all, one hell of a charmer).
"Now then, let's be on our way"
"Mister Michealis are we there yet!" Cosette whined.
"No, my lady"
"How about now?"
"No…my lady…"
"Now?"
"No…." Sebastian's eye twitched a bit.
"Now…?"
Sebastian's grip on the reigns tightened as he gritted his teeth together. They were at least half way there and this damn bra-girl wouldn't keep her pretty little mouth shut. And though he is a patient demon there was just only a limit that he had…and this girl was certainly pushing it. He paused and waited for a moment to listen to anything coming out from the carriage. So far none and it was a relief, if he were to I don't know…kill her he would surely be in trouble…even if he made it look like an accident. He wouldn't be able to get away with lying to the young master since he cannot tell lies for one. Sometimes, serving humans suck…but their souls are delicious. Sebastian lightly pulled the reigns to the left to make the horses turn so they could travel down a different path, no matter what he smelt. The girl's strange scent of flowers and the sea was the most noticeable 'I wonder if her soul is just as good as her aroma?' possibly. She smelt just as well as his master did. Having two good edible souls in his territory just made his stomach turn.
The master as a supper and the girl as a dessert.
Yes, that would be the right way to put it….
Thankfully she was quiet on the rest of way there to a small little town. It was a decent size, with a nice market. Plenty of stores to look at. Pulling to a stop Sebastian hoped off and brushed the snow off his shoulders. It just recently started snowing while traveling on the way here. Like this morning Cosette burst out of the coach (instead of her room) excitedly. She giggled and hoped out, nearly slipping before regaining her balance.
"Alright Mister Michealis let's get started!" she didn't even wait for him as she charged into the first store.
'This is going to be a long day…' he followed her in reluctantly. He could already see her scanning through every possible merchandise that caught her eye. She picked up some things in her arms. One of the items peaked his curiosity. A pair of high knee boots made of good quality leather. They were men's boots, and they were to big to be for the young master. Could it be for one of her surprise guests? Watching her shuffle to the store owner she rested her soon to be gifts on the counter "Hello!" she greeted. The man looked at her, and flashed a smile as he leaned over the counter "Why, hello there little girl are you shopping for Christmas?" he asked. He was a rather old man, one of those jolly ones with the mustache.
Cosette proudly nodded "Yes I am!"
Grabbing the items the man counted up what it was worth as he and Cosette chatted lively with each other. Sebastian had to resist the urge to roll his eyes. Being called he snapped out of his thoughts "Mister Michealis, I need some of the money" Cosette pried, her hands patting around his chest and sides looking for where the money would be. Sebastian flinched whenever she patted him, it was rather odd. Pushing her gently away he got the money pouch out "Relax my lady I'll take care of it…at least keep your hands to yourself I know I am hard to resist but please not in public" he joked.
The girl's face was priceless. She was gawking at him like a fish out of water her mouth opening and closing, no words coming out. She was completely speechless! Sebastian chuckled as he maneuvered around her and pulled out the amount of coins needed and handed it to the store owner "Here, this would make up for it" he murmured. The man thanked him and placed all the items in bags very neatly. Gathering it in his arms Sebastian turned around, that shit-eating smile on his face "Where to now my lady?"
Cosette, resembled a cherry as she stuttered. The words not forming correctly as she went out the door like a dog running with it's tail between it's legs. He could have sworn he heard her whimper and sulk as she lead him to the next store. It was a book shop, now he wondered what she would want books for. The library back at the manor was full of things (knowledgeable things) to read. The door as soon as it opened, ringed a tiny little bell. It was highly festive looking inside, full of all types of Christmas declarations. Which reminded the butler that when he got home he would have to do some of that stuff to for the dinner tomorrow for Cosette and the young master along with…maybe Cosette's mystery guests. Hearing some noises a store clerk peeked over the many books and waved "Welcome!" he said before doing what he was doing before. Cosette laughed at his antics before walking down the halls due to category. The one she stopped at were books of romance. She was looking at each one, confused "My, my I didn't know the young lady was passionate at heart" Sebastian cooed. He side stepped a book that was tossed at his head.
"This isn't for me it's for Mey-Rin!" she snapped.
Clearing her throat she grasped another book and turned it around reading the back "I don't know much on romance…and I haven't known Mey-Rin for to long…but I have seen countless of romance books in her room and maybe since you know her better you can help?" she turned to Sebastian waiting for him to come up with another smart ass remark. But he came up with none as he saw the girl pose to toss another book at him warningly as he glanced at her from under his lashes, his eyes gleaming as he stood there in thought. What type of story would be perfect, sliding past her he scanned each titles and paused. Reaching up a gloved hand he pulled a book off a shelf "How about this Lost in the Wind" he turned it around and scanned the back.
Cosette peered at it and smiled "If you suggested it then it's all good!" she gave him a thumbs up and snatched it out of his grasp "Let's go pay for it!"
And so they did. Leading the way out with yet another new bag added Sebastian headed towards another store "Now my lady we shouldn't spend to much time he-" He looked over his shoulder and found her missing "My lady!" his brows furrowed as he scanned the streets. He picked up her laughter over by a ally. She was kneeling on the ground, something in her grasps as she cooed gently to whatever it was she was holding. Sebastian almost fell face first "Mew~" was heard as Cosette turned with a cat, and three kittens in her arms "Look! Cats!" she chirped.
Cats, sweet felines. Cosette blinked stupidly as Sebastian got on his knees next to her, his eyes big and transfixed on the furry animals, the blush highly noticeable on his face as he rested the bags right beside him. His gloved hands inching towards one of the fluffy cats, a female. It stared at him with wide blue eyes, it's coat was a mix shade of black and white. It meowed as he plucked it out of Cosette's grasp, cradling it to his body as he pinched the feline's paw "So soft…" he admired, he watched the claw appear and disappear. Cosette watched him rather oddly, though the picture was…rather adoring.
But a light bulb appeared above her head. Putting the cats down she rested a hand on Sebastian's shoulder "Mister Michealis can you go to jewelers' store and get that lovely ring for Ciel? Its big and lovely, it has a beautiful sapphire in the center it looks just like the ring he wore on his thumb" she gave him the pretty please eyes. The butler glanced at her and back at the cat, sadly he put the animal down. His moment of paradise gone as he stood up and brushed the snow off his pants "Of course my lady, I'll be back in a moment please don't wander off" he picked up the bags he settled down and headed to his destination. Cosette smiling slyly as she turned to the cat he just set down.
Sebastian was rather happy that all the shopping was done, and just two hours before the sun sets. He drove the horses down the familiar main path to the manor. Since he went to the jewelers the young girl was being rather secretive about something. It made him wonder, but he didn't care enough to pry. Seeing the manor appear he snapped the reigns urging the horses to go forward. He needed to make dinner for the young master. One that wasn't burnt or perhaps poisoned. He wondered what Ciel ate for lunch while he was gone.
Pulling up to the manor the servants were already out there to greet them. They waved happily at the sight of them arriving "Welcome back Mister Sebastian!" the butler just gave a small wave and weaved the horses perfectly to stop in front of the front staircase. Finnian already opening the door for Cosette as he climbed down from the driver's seat "Welcome back young lady!" Finny exclaimed. Cosette poked her head out. All the bags in her hands as she let Finny grab her arm, trying not to wince at how powerful his grip was and stepped out "Hello Finny, everyone" she turned and nodded her head at the other servants who came closer.
"Whoa you did a lot of shopping what did ya get?" Bardroy questioned.
Cosette hugged the bags to herself defensively, Sebastian thought she looked like a hissing cat "Nothing!" she squeaked. Mey-Rin covered her mouth to sniffle out her laughter and nudged Bardroy with her shoulder "Silly! They are gifts!" she whispered. The chef blinked a few times before blushing in embarrassment, he rubbed his hand on the back of his neck "Sorry…I guess I've forgotten what day it was" he admitted. Finnian and Mey-Rin gasped very dramatically.
"Today is Christmas eve and you've forgotten!" they scolded.
Sebastian watched Cosette slip away when everyone else seemed distracted. Most likely to go hide the gifts somewhere, when she was gone and out of his sight he shook his head and pulled out his trusty pocket watch 'Quarter til seven…' perfect! He could go and make dinner now as he set up the declarations for tomorrows guests. Whoever the guests are. Clapping his hands he got the servants attention "Alright everyone listen up, tomorrow we shall be expecting guests of the young lady so things must be perfect is that clear?" he questioned.
"Guests?" the trio replied excitedly.
Sebastian nodded his head seriously "Yes, and as servants of Phantomhive we must welcome our guests graciously no matter who it is and that is Phantomhive hospitality! So Baldo you come up with tomorrow's menu"
"Roger that!" Bardroy saluted him.
"Mey-Rin, you need to dust and clean the china and silverware, even set the tables and help set the manor with the Christmas decorations" The maid blushed when the butler spoke to her, but she complied completely as she shyly voiced her agreement.
"And Finny, your priority is the garden…please watch that strength of your's and do your best with making the garden look adequate enough for tomorrow's guests and it will be the inner garden you will be working at since the one outdoors is covered in snow"
"Yes Mister Sebastian sir!" Finny clenched his hands, his face flushed as he gave that determined look.
And finally Sebastian turned to the last Phantomhive servant, his expression softened "Mister Tanaka you are doing just fine" he told the old man, as usual he was there with his tea. The old man's face friendly (and oddly chibi-like) "Ho ho ho!"
Returning his expression to strict he turned on the younger three. They all cowered when he looked at them, his eyes narrowed and everything. They could have sworn they saw horns on his head as he pushed them towards the manor "Now get to work!" he demanded. The three of them dashed away all of them running for their lives as they cried out "Yes Mister Sebastian!" hysterically.
Satisfied Sebastian allowed Tanaka to put the coach away for him as he took off his large black coat. The cold didn't affect him in the slightest as a breeze came by. Climbing up the steps he entered his current place of residence, so far nothing was out of place. That was a good thing, with nothing to fix he'd be done with everything in no time. Smirking the butler headed towards the kitchen "Time for dinner" he said to no one as he made his way over there.
-11:57pm, The Phantomhive Manor: Christmas Eve-
There, everything was completed. The tree was all finished, Sebastian tilted his head up to look at his masterpiece. The Queen had recently grown fond of these trees, it became a tradition to use a pine tree as a Christmas tree. It was the newest sensation to hit nobility. He had placed many ornaments of many colors, a large golden star on the top, and many other things including Funtom's candy canes to him it seemed like a natural nice touch. He could say he was rather pleased with himself at how things turned out. The manor was blooming with the holiday spirit as Cosette would put it.
"Mister Michealis?" a tired voice mumbled.
Ah, you know the saying…speak of the devil and he shall appear. He nearly smiled to himself at his silent joke as he turned to face the sleepy Phantomhive, she had Vincent in one hand. Her other was rubbing one of her eyes as she stared at him under her long lashes. Her hair was messy, more wild from resting and her simple nightgown hung loosely around her petite body and…her hands were heavily bandaged "Your still up?" she sluggishly made her way over to the butler.
"Yes, a butler's work is never finished until his task is completed" he said. He kneeled down so that he was eye level with her, his gloved hand caressing her cheek tenderly "why are you up so late?" he enjoyed how the girl grew timid to his touch. He watched her move back as if his touch burned her, he watched her shoulders go rigid "I should ask you the same, I see you every night wondering the halls…sometimes I question if you sleep at all" Cosette countered, she dismissed his question entirely.
'Demons don't sleep, we don't need it I kind of find it more like a luxury' Sebastian answered mentally. But instead he went for his award winning smile. Resting a hand on his knee he pushed himself up, he realized the girl's attention moved to the giant object behind him. Her eyes sparkling from the light the tree produced with awe "Did you do this Mister Michealis?" she went warily around him and brushed her fingers along the many pine needles.
Sebastian said nothing, so she took it as a yes and sighed "It's beautiful" she looked over her shoulder at him and grinned. His attention returned to her seemingly injured hand "How did you manage to hurt yourself?" he took her hand in his and unwrapped the bandage, her skin had small cuts on them and they looked irritated. She didn't take care of them properly.
"I fell" she lied lamely.
Sebastian sweat dropped. What was there to fall on when there was no broken glass or something? She winced when he turned her hand around palm side up, he ran his index finger over the cuts. His grip tightened when she tried to pull her hand away "T-that hurts…" she hissed at him. Sebastian resisted the urge to roll his eyes 'Humans, complaining about something as simple as a few scratches' grinning at her he pulled her to his chest and held her there "Now then my lady allow me to clean your wounds in the correct fashion, it would be ashamed if they were to get infected, the young master wouldn't be to happy if I allowed that to happen"
The human girl protested loudly as Sebastian dragged her away, dragging her through many halls and avoiding anywhere that others or the young master can hear. He was swift, blending into the dark when needed until he was finally where he wanted to be.
His room.
Opening the door he shoved the girl in there and followed in right behind her. Cosette grew quiet as she took in her new surroundings. Everything was plain, a simple bed, a plain closet, a nightstand with a lamp, a single window, a wooden desk and chair. In her opinion…Sebastian was a plain person now with no sense of personality. Holding her injured hands closer to her chest she watched the butler go to the nightstand and open a hidden compartment. He pulled out some supplies and rested them on his bed. And with that he sat down and patted the spot innocently next to him. Now the question was….is she really going to sit right next to him? Pretending to be interested in the wall she ignored him "Where are we?" she wanted to smack herself, it was very obvious where she was!
"This is my room but with that said please come here so that I may dress those wounds correctly"
Cosette baby-stepped her way there and sat down, she was almost hanging off the edge of the bed as the butler scooted closer. His hands gentle as he dabbed her injuries with alcohol, she hissed at the pain and blew lightly on them to ease it. Sebastian rose a brow before copying (apparently humans are even more wimpier than a devil when it came to injuries) perhaps this was good practice incase he would have to do this for the young master. Shifting slightly he did the same thing with her other hand, when he was done he bandaged them perfectly so they weren't to tight or to loose.
"There all done" he wiped his forehead "That wasn't so bad"
"Because your not the one with the stinging cuts!" Cosette barked. If looks could kill, Sebastian would have been long gone. But instead he chuckled dryly with amusement, he rested her hand on his cheek. Leaning against the warmth her small hand produced "Of course my lady, one such as I would never" he watched the small girl recoil like a injured animal his eyes flashed as he glanced at the small clock on his desk. Breathing in some air, and a bit of the girl's scent he smiled "Merry Christmas, my lady"
Cosette's eyes popped open as she swirled around her long hair almost smacking the butler's face as she stumbled off the bed and to the poor clock that was now held tightly in her grasp. Her previous embarrassment t and shock gone as excitement rolled off her in waves "Christmas!" she breathed. Turning over to the demon butler she rested the clock down and bounced, she just couldn't hide the happiness.
"Oh Sebastian isn't this great it's Christmas!" She said passionately.
Sebastian's eyes widened. She said his name….she finally said his name! Sebastian…yes that was his given name. The one the young master had given him, and yet she said it so joyfully. Was it bad to say that when he heard how well his name rolled off her tongue he had shivers traveling up his spine? In all honest truth the demon (no matter how much he wish he could do it) can almost try and coax her to say his name one more time (A/N: no you pervy readers not like that XD). But she didn't even notice her mistake as she stared out his window fondly. She was like a ray of sunshine, so giving it just a few more minutes she turned to face the door "Mister Michealis let's go wake up Ciel!"
And there goes the moment out the window….
If he didn't have so much control over his expressions, his face would have probably dropped out of it's usual look. Standing up he rested his gloved hand on her shoulder "My lady, the young master needs his rest he'll be awake in a few hours when the guests arrive" at that moment something crossed his mind "Actually my lady, when are the guests arriving?" He gave her the stare down look.
Cosette's cheeks flushed as she twiddled her thumbs "Ugh well…"
Sebastian sweat dropped. She can't be serious right?
The young earl couldn't believe his eye (A/N: lol get it?*puts on a eye patch* X3) he didn't know if he should be more angry or more shocked. For one he can't be angry because right now he was being strangled to death by his fiancée and him being angry would mean him being mad at her and Lizzie crying because he was mad, ugh! What a damn complicated process this would be to explain! But right now the Earl had another need and it wasn't for sleep but it was for air.
"L-Lizzie I can't…breath!" he wheezed.
The girl loosened her hold as she apologized repeatedly, that smile never leaving her face as she wore her holiday gown. It was a dark green color, her hair decorated with holly, the Earl wondered if the girl always had a dress for every single holiday occasion as he took in much needed air "W-what are you doing here and at FIVE in the morning no less!" he demanded. Lizzie gave him that sly look as she held his hand, swinging their intertwined hands between them effortlessly "It's Christmas why shouldn't I be here? Cosette was such a doll to invite me!" she waved over to a nervous Cosette as Ciel glared at her. But he shrank back when the Marchioness gave him the look.
"Fine…I can understand you and Aunt Francis being here…"
Ciel pointed his finger to one of the guest that blinked at him a smile on her face as she laughed "And who the heck are you!" he snapped. His butler Sebastian decided to make a perfect appearance as he held a trey of beverages "That would be Lady Jade, an acquaintance of Lady Cosette she attended the funeral for Madame Red not to long ago" he explained muttering 'Hot coco?' as he offered a drink. Ciel ran a hand through his messy hair. He had just woke up not to long ago to this…
-Flash Back-
"Young Master?"
Ciel groaned as he turned on his side, it was to early or at least it felt to early to be woken up just yet. Before he could drift back into the heavenly darkness of sleep a hand shook him firmly his butler's voice ringing loudly in his ears. Annoyed the young earl opened his eyes and glared. Sebastian giving him that false apologetic but not so really sorry stare as he back away finally pleased that he finally woke his master. And it was completely dark, the light from the candles bounced off Sebastian's face making the butler easier to see.
"Sebastian what are you doing here so early?" Ciel whispered harshly.
Sebastian rested the candelabrum on the nightstand "Sorry for awakening you my lord, but I am afraid we have no choice in the matter we have guests arriving" Sebastian already had his day clothes out and ready as he pulled back the bed sheets "What guests?" Ciel demanded. He swung his legs over the side of the bed as Sebastian got to work on clothing him, he didn't remember sending any invitations or received a letter from anyone for that matter about who was coming to his home!
"Today is Christmas my lord, the young lady had sent out invitations yesterday without our knowledge so we expect a short handful today" he replied, Sebastian was halfway buttoning up the earl's shirt as he spoke. Sebastian paused briefly as if to listen to something and sighed "It seems the first guest is already here" he seemed rather glum about it. Ciel after a few mere minutes heard a distant knocking sound that should be the front door. He rested his palm against his forehead "Who is it?"
Sebastian cunningly smiled "That would be Lady Elizabeth and the Marchioness, her husband couldn't make it and so couldn't her son"
That was enough motivation to get the young earl going. He jumped out of bed as soon as Sebastian got his pants and shoes on "Damn it, we didn't even have time to prepa-!"
"Everything is already done, no one will mess up anything today"
"Everything?" Ciel relaxed. His butler never told any lies, and if he says things are done then they are done and there was nothing to worry about. Ciel sighed in tensed relief as he went over to a mirror to fix his hair "Alright then…allow them in and take them to the lounge I'll be there shortly" he uttered.
Sebastian bowed before disappearing into the darkness "Yes, my lord"
Ciel glanced up at his reflection. His mix-matched color eyes staring back at him as the contract eerily glowed in the dark giving off that pinkish glow. Turn away he shook his head. He better get ready and greet his guests soon, today was going to be long.
-End Flash Back-
Grumpily Ciel snatch one of the hot chocolates and sipped it slowly. Elizabeth helping herself to one to in a giddy matter. So, calmed with the sweet drink he took his time to look at his guests. One of course was Lizzie, second was her mother Aunt Francis, Jade who was sporting menswear among them, the…Undertaker, and Lau and Ran-Mao…aside from himself there was Sebastian, Cosette, the trio and Tanaka. All in all there were a total of thirteen people…and that was a lot in his opinion. He took another swig of his hot chocolate until he was rudely patted on the back causing him to make choking sounds as the drink went down the wrong pipe.
Cough! Cough!
"Opps sorry young earl I didn't mean to startle you" Lau laughed as he hugged Ran-Mao closer to himself. The Chinese man was wearing what he usually wore except for the fact he was wearing some goofy hat on top of his head. What was it suppose to be? An elf hat? Ciel sent him the dirtiest look as his breathing got back to normal. He heard a shock exclaim as he turned around to Lady Jade who was pointing at his butler like she had seen a ghost "You again!" she screeched. Ciel's eyes nearly popped out, did she know Sebastian? "Your that perverted tutor from the ball in London!" Ciel nearly face planted. The ball from the Jack the Ripper case! But he couldn't help but cover his mouth to hide a small amount of laughter, no one has ever called Sebastian a pervert and lived. But Ciel's demon butler only smiled at her rather charmingly before handing the young woman some hot chocolate.
"I have no idea what your talking about" he said innocently, his red eyes sparking with mischief.
His gaze turned to Cosette who just turned a rosy color as she hid from his intense stare. Jade on the other hand mumbled darkly to herself, a few new vocabulary that he never heard a lady say before as she just sent daggers into the back of the butler's head with her eyes. The Marchioness tsk'd as she watched the girl with disapproval reading right across her face. But Jade turn instantly bubbly when she when she turned to talk to Cosette "Well, forget about pervert over there! Thanks for inviting me!" she chirped pulling the young lady Phantomhive into a hug. Cosette couldn't help but giggle, just accepting the fact she was a hugging type "Your very welcome, you are a friend so I thought it would be nice" she whispered shyly.
Jade squealed and rubbed her cheek on top of Cosette's head "Gyaahh! You're to cute!"
Ciel took a giant step from Lau when the Chinese man was preoccupied with his younger sister. But he couldn't help watching how people transacted with his "sister" how they smiled when she smiled or laugh when she laughed. At least Sebastian was still normal. Ciel glanced at his faithful butler who was eyeing the girl fondly…with hunger? If he wasn't the Earl Phantomhive he'd probably allow his jaw to drop. Stalking over to his butler he nudged the man with his elbow "Sebastian would you stop staring at Cosette like that!" he commanded silently for his butler to hear. Sebastian gave him a confused look as he rose a brow.
"What look?"
Ciel gave him a disbelieving look 'He didn't even know he was doing it!' his mind yelled as he coughed awkwardly in his hand "You look like a hungry beast" he grumbled. Sebastian just smiled, his mouth opening slightly as his canines grew sharper. They were barely poking out into view as his eyes turned that dark pinkish color "Forgive me my lord, it is just that the girl has quite a delicious smelling soul" well that made the young Earl feel better, okay he lied. He was more disturbed by the fact his butler's mouth was watering (not literally) for another soul that was living with them. And he knew Sebastian was very eager to get his hands on a meal. Sometimes Sebastian when he turned slightly demonic would stare at him like he was the highest quality of steak on the planet. And then something was placed on top of his head "Awww Ciel looks so cute in his hat!" Elizabeth cooed as her armed wrapped around the Earl's neck from behind.
"L-Lizzie!" Ciel sputtered, his face going red. He looked over to the Marchioness who didn't seem to do anything. Though her shoulders were shaking as she told herself it was the Holidays.
Finnian suddenly exclaimed rather loudly getting everyone's attention. His face was red as he pointed up, everyone's eyes followed until they saw something innocently green "I-is that a mistletoe?" he stuttered nervously. Everyone blinked before looked down at who was under it. Naïve childish blue eyes stared back at them. Next to her was a man clad in black. Ciel's face almost turned as white as the snow outside.
"C-Cosette! Sebastian!"
Cosette looked up and so did the butler. They were just right under the thing, Cosette stared at it confusingly "What's a mistletoe?" her question made everyone sweat drop. Mey-Rin pushed her glasses up the bride of her nose as she twiddled her fingers together rather shyly "Well it's tradition that if two people were to stand under the m-mistletoe…" she paused.
"They kiss" Ciel finished in horror. The fact of Sebastian kissing someone made his face turn slightly green.
Sebastian smirked and turned to face the young girl "It seems as though tradition should be continued" he spoke huskily. Mey-Rin covered her nose as it started to bleed, she never heard Sebastian use that kind of tone before, she found it rather sexy and exciting. Cosette on the other hand looked embarrassed and disgusted "W-What…kiss b-but I…you" she couldn't seem to make right words.
"You could do it Cosette!" Lizzie cheered, she pumped her fist in the air as she cheered the girl on.
Jade's brow twitched as she stood next to the young Milford heiress "He's going to spoil her innocence…" that girl didn't know why but there was something about that butler's face that irked her. Something the Marchioness could agree with. But the two didn't seem to notice anyone else. Sebastian held his focus on her, his gloved hands reaching up to cup her face "Don't worry my lady it won't be so bad" he promised as he lowered his head down. To Cosette he was doing it at a antagonizing slow pace, her eyes were wide and her brain had apparently shut down on her. Was he really going to kiss her? Her first kiss going to Sebastian of all people. She went to take a step back but his hold on her face only tightened, his red eyes narrowed at her and it made her freeze. His face was too close…
She could feel her face burning as her heartbeats drummed in her ears as his lips just hovered over hers. His breath fanning over her face as his thumbs soothingly stroked her cheek "Now then my lady…" he purred darkly. Cosette's breath hitched and closed her eyes tightly and waited. It never came, instead she felt something soft and warm press against her forehead. Her eyes snapped open, to see Sebastian's clothed chest as he bent over her slightly. His lips still pressed against her forehead until he moved back and winked at her "There, the tradition of the mistletoe has been continued" he laughed lightly at his small joke and kept his hands on her face just a little longer before releasing the poor girl from his grasp.
Mey-Rin and Bardroy seemed rather disappointed as they crossed their arms. Finny had his eyes covered the whole time, his cheeks red "Are they done now?" Tanaka just did his signature laugh and the blonde gardener lowered his hands bashfully.
Lau tilted his head to the side also equally disappointed as the household servants were "I was expecting to see more of a show, that wasn't at all interesting right Ran-Mao?" he patted the girl's head affectionately as she stared at him. Her look somewhat similar to a feline's as she nodded her head. Cosette tossed the closest thing at the man's head "N-not funny Lau!"
"Ah, the young lady Phantomhive has a hidden tiger's fury" he chuckled as he ducked quickly to avoid the offensive object that flew past his head. But was slapped upside the head by Jade "Stop teasing her" she spat dangerously low as her pupils narrowed into slits. Lau quietly gulped and kept his mouth shut, Jade smiled happily. She turned to everyone with her fingers laced together.
"Present time?" she questioned.
Everyone seemed to agree.
"Finally something more interesting!" the Undertaker spoke. Everyone stared at him, they had forgotten he was there the entire time…
Everyone seemed rather pleased with their gifts. Especially the gifts Cosette had given them. Ciel wore his new ring on his left pinky. Mey-Rin was already engrossed in her new book. Baldo was looking at his new cook book. Finny was playing with his new hat. Jade was trying on her new leather boots (now Sebastian understands why Cosette bought them). The Marchioness was fond of her new fencing sword. Elizabeth was wearing the dress Ciel (actually Sebastian) bought for her, and wore the necklace Cosette presented her with. Lau got a oriental weapon and Ran-Mao got some Funtom chocolates. Tanaka got a new tea set. The Undertaker got a new anatomy doll (which he loved and named it after Cosette). And Cosette…
Well she got a Funtom toy from Ciel, boys clothes and boots from Jade, clothes from Elizabeth (girly clothes), C4 from Bardroy…(which Sebastian took them away), a ughhh disturbing book from Mey-Rin, flowers from Finny, a fencing outfit from the Marchioness and free lessons, chocolates from Tanaka, a weird robe from Lau and Ran-Mao, a coffin from the Undertaker. All in all, she loved all her gifts.
The party was just about finished "Thank you everyone for coming today it was the best Christmas!" she smiled at them rather warmly as they just finished eating their dinner. The traditional turkey dinner Sebastian made was the best, she had two plates.
"Anytime Cosette" Jade winked at her as she stood "I better go now it's late and it takes awhile to get to my home in London" she bowed (not curtsied) before leaving. And slowly one by one everyone left until it was just the normal three. Ciel, Sebastian, and Cosette herself.
The young Earl covered his mouth to sniffle a yawn as his eyes watered, the turkey already getting to him. But then again he was up very early "I am going to go to my office" he bluntly stated. Sebastian nodded his head as his young master retreated from the room and turned to the young lady who patted her stomach contently.
"Finally!" she huffed.
Sebastian blinked "Finally?"
Cosette pushed her chair back and waved him over "Come here Mister Michealis I need to give you a present" Sebastian warily came over, but he was surprised. No one has ever given him a gift before. He was wonder what it was, Cosette stood and grabbed his hand, she turned to him and put a finger over her lips as she guided him out of the dinning room. It looks like Mey-Rin would have to clean it up.
She lead him down very well known halls. She took him all the way to her bedroom and closed the door behind her "Now Mister Michealis this is absolutely important…Ciel must not find out" She turned to him her expression solemn, something that made her look more cute than anything. She took a step towards him and the demon rose a brow. Something that the young master shouldn't know about, he was alone together with her in her room. He knew he shouldn't jump into conclusions like that but he grew slightly excited. He didn't know why but he did, his sinful self singing loudly in his head. His nature, his very being, all sinful as he stared at the innocent treat before him. She was now just an inch away from him, close enough for him to feel her body heat as she rested her hands on his chest. He took time to notice that she very small, she only stood up to his mid-chest area. Around the same height as the young master. So he wrapped his arms around her small waist and pressed her to him "What is your gift my lady?" he questioned. He wanted to know. That blush was on her face as she wrapped her arms around his neck. Then he felt something, a soft fabric being placed around his neck and on top of his head.
"This is one" she chirped as she pulled back, still in arms length as she looked at her work proudly. Sebastian's previous excitement melted away as he turned to look at his reflection in a mirror. It was a scarf and a Santa hat…with black little triangles at the top "What are these suppose to be…?" he asked. Cosette laughed sheepishly and looked down at her feet "Cat ears…I couldn't put them on or make them correctly" she held up her bandaged hands and wiggled her fingers.
"Ah"
Cosette went over to her bed and looked under it "Also I have something for you" she pulled out a box and carefully came over with it as if it were fragile. She handed it over to the butler, he was about to shake it before she stopped him. A look of panic on her face "Don't do that" she scolded. So he did what he was told and peeled off the lid. He paused in mid-action, color forming on his cheeks at he looked at the sight to behold.
"Meow?"
It was that adorable blue eyed kitten from the town! So that's why Cosette was being so weird!
The butler was officially moved, scooping the small animal up with one hand he snuggled it closer to him "She is lovely" he breathed. Of course one of the first things he did was squeeze it's paw tenderly as the cat mewed in confusion. It had a light red bow around it's neck. Cosette seemed rather happy with herself "I never knew you had a love for cats Mister Michealis so I thought she'd be the best gift"
"Indeed" he agreed.
He felt the felines rough tongue against his cheek. Apparently the creature took a liking to him as well.
"So what will you name her?" Cosette inquired. She patted the small animal with her fingers softly. Sebastian took a moment to think, what to name this heavenly animal. He pondered and then he got it. The perfect name "I shall name her Sora, her eyes are as blue as the sky" to Cosette it was probably a weird name, but if she lived as long as he had then she wouldn't have said a thing. He met a lot of people with interesting names in the past. But she didn't seemed at all confused at his choice for a name "It's pretty"
Cosette caught his attention and pointed up, a smirk on her face. Sebastian looked and spotted a mistletoe…that girl set a trap! Giggling the girl stood up on her toes, her lips pressed firmly to the butler's cheek. It made his veins burn like fire as she pulled away, the spot where her lips were remaining warm as he gawked at her "Revenge for earlier" she told him, she copied the wink he gave her earlier.
The corners of Sebastian's mouth tilted upwards as he closed his eyes "Yes, you were right"
Cosette tilted her head "About what?"
The butler's eyes bored into hers' as they flashed demonically for a mere second "This has been the best Christmas"
She smiled at him "Merry Christmas Mister Michealis!"
"My Christmas, my lady"
Yes done! Finally that took longer then I thought but you know what who cares! XD I know I don't I can take my sweet ass time if I want though I do admit I was feeling a bit guilty for being late at updating.
Ciel: Then update more man!
*Gasp* I'm not a man I'm a woman and I would if I had internet damn you! *Sulks* you don't know what it's like to be bored day after day!
Ciel: ….I am bored almost all the time
LIAR YOU HAVE A HOT BUTLER TO HAVE ADVENTURES WITH WHO IS A DAMN DEVIL YOU BITCH DAMN SHUT UP CIEL AND LET ME WORK AT MY PACE YOU LITTLE SHRIMP! *shakes fist angrily*
Ciel: …*sweat drop* Sebastian…hot?
Sebastian: *appears out of no where* What about me?
Ciel and myself: NOTHING! ^^;;
Sebastian: *turns to the readers and bows* pardon them, but please review and stay tune for the next chapter of Tale of a Butler…thank you for reading this year's holiday special for 2011
Ciel: it's 2011.…? O.o
Beef Wellington: A preparation of filet steak coated with pate (often pate de foieras) and duxelles, and sometimes they would wrap the meat in a crepe. Sometimes they would add spices such as curry, ilspice, any grilling mix or ginger. Not only can a Wellington be made with beef but could also be sausage, lamb, and salmon. It makes a nice dish for Christmas in replace of a turkey…the British sure love it ;D
Black tea: Black tea is one of the most common teas in England, usually served with milk and some sugar (again usually often two teaspoons of sugar). It's extremely popular amongst those in the united kingdom, British people love their tea, some drink about 15-20 cups a day and some would mostly drink five. Tea is a everyday part of British life. And when they ask when tea time is, they would usually refer to when meal time is. They have teas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner remember that