Chapter 7
At first no one said or did anything, as if what was happening in that moment was nothing more than a fragment of the imagination, in which even the smallest of movements would break that illusion. That small movement came in the form of Sebastian tightening his hold on the demon in his arms.
The Duke looked over Sebastian with fury in his eyes and an air of distain, as if he was a mere speck of dirt on the bottom of his otherwise perfect shoes, as he came up with multiple names in his mind for the being in front of him. Not that he would use them, yet. "Earlier, I believe I made myself perfectly clear, that when I said you were to be responsible for this...this, so called new butler, that it would be based on the quality of his work. Nowhere did I say I would allow this promiscuous behaviour. In fact, I'm certain after one of our most recent talks, you would have known to never engage in such acts. Now…REMOVE YOUR SELF FROM EACH OTHER AND BACK AWAY THIS INSTANT!"
Ciel bowed his head, and then began to try and remove himself from Sebastian's embrace. Try being the keyword. Despite having amazing strength, he was still not yet a match for the power of the older demon, unless he let him win. But it seemed that was not his first priority, as he seemed oblivious to his need to be released, instead narrowing his eyes that were locked on their 'master'. However behaviour such as this would only make things worse, as the Duke was getting impatient fast due to his anger. His fists now clenched by his side.
"That was an order! Do you dare make me repeat myself?"
Ciel kept his voice calm, hoping it would begin to remove some of the tension around them. "Forgive me, but it is not as easy as-"
"Nonsense. You are stronger than any human. Now, you are trying my patience. One would think you enjoy being punished." The Duke spat at him. Ciel grit his teeth as a way to stop himself from making a comment. It would do no good to receive a harsher punishment than was necessary.
"What makes you think I will allow you to touch in him in such a way, or any way for that matter?" Sebastian challenged.
"Learn your place servant, I can be a fair man to those who work for me, however over step your boundaries and I will show you the cruelty a man can posses." He glanced at the arms around Ciel. "But it seems you will have the pleasure of discovering that for yourself first hand."
"I am not under contract with you, so your orders have no power over me."
"You are under my house, my rules. Now do as I have ordered the pair of you. Least I kill you where you stand."
Sebastian growled, eyes beginning to glow at the threat as the desire to rip the man in front of him to shreds, flooded his body. But was unable to once Ciel caught his eyes, pleading him to stop, and reluctantly removed his arms, letting him go, despite the urge to instead, steal him away.
Ciel was quick to put distance between them, ignoring the sudden coldness he felt from no longer being pressed so tightly against the others body. He had more important matters now; he would have to be careful on how he acted based on his masters' next movement. He knew he was in for a whole lot of trouble, though unsure to what extent. The Duke was unaware, for now, that Sebastian was not human, which meant that he would not be treated as harshly as himself. He hoped.
The Duke stormed over to Sebastian and griped him around the collar of his shirt, bringing his face down to his level, as he was much shorter. "I hope you will enjoy yourself in the dungeons, as I swear you will be staying there for a very long time."
"Are you trying to scare me?"
"I wonder how long you will last in there once I'm through with you."
Ciel placed a hand on his masters' shoulder, bringing his attention towards himself. "Dear Duke, please I ask you that you spare this man, since it was all my doing. With him being new I took advantage of the fact he was unaware of our...relationship...-"He tried not to show the disgust on his face at the word "- it was due to that I went ahead and seduced him. So I ask that you do not harm him, instead perhaps simply send him away from the manor?"
The Duke looked away from blue eyes to a set of red. "You ask me to spare him...does this man mean so much to you that you would lie for me to save him?" He whispered, loud enough to be heard.
Ciel released his hold on his master. "Why would you think I lie sir?"
The duke let out a hollow laugh. "You think I am a fool... "He released Sebastian as he swung round to face Ciel, hand connecting to the side of his face as he screamed "I SAW YOU TOGETHER!"
As soon as he had touched Ciel, within the blink of an eye Sebastian had lunged for him. Fangs and talons bared, eyes a burning crimson, with his thirst for bloodshed. Not even a second could pass before Ciel jumped in front of his target, using his body as a shield. Forcing Sebastian to stop his attack at the last moment, if it wasn't for the fact he had been in control of his powers for beyond centuries, the scene in front of him would have ended with his fist once more shoved through Ciel's chest, but because he did have control the most he did was stab him with his talons, luckily the wound was shallow and would heal within seconds.
Ciel winced at the pain in his chest, as Sebastian quickly pulled back, looking at him with a mix of frustration, shock and disbelief.
"You forget, he is still my master. I am bound to protect him just as you were once to me." Ciel said.
The Duke stepped to the side, and was shocked when saw the glowing eyes his new butler possessed. Eyes that he had seem many times from the one currently acting as a barrier. He couldn't help the chill that ran down his spine, as he feared what could have happened, if not for his contract. "I see. You two are of the same breed."
Ciel, seeing Sebastian was no longer going to attack, dropped his defensive position. The Duke looked forwards and backwards between the two in front of him, who had yet to break eye contact. His shock was forgotten as his previous emotions built back up. "When our contract was made you stated that you would be loyal to me alone, but after the past few days you have only proven that is not the case. Even now, after I gave you the chance your fix your mistakes, you choose one of your own above me!"
Coming up behind Ciel, he grabbed a handful of his hair and harshly pulled him down so he was eye level. He did not fail to notice the way the rouge demon before him glared bloody murder at him for his harsh treatment on his butler, releasing a hiss in warning.
"It seems I have been too lenient of your behaviour, but allow me to remedy that at once. This is an order, you are to first escort this new butler of ours to the punishment chamber, and then you shall fetch that dear niece of mine and place her in the lower cells. I shall deal with you after."
Ciel's eyes widened in surprise and fear. "Why are you bringing her into this? What purpose does locking her up have?" He asked, sounding panicked.
"It is because of your fondness for her that has let her live this long. I would have had her sent to the workplace or out on the streets by now otherwise. You're the one who has decided to cause her suffering in the cells. I wonder if you can live with that."
"Please the cells are no place for a child." He begged.
Sebastian sneered at the man. "Humans like you, hurting a child who has done no wrong...you make me sick."
The Duke glared at Sebastian, his grip on Ciel tightening. "How long the child remains there will depend on how well you can control this filthy mongrel. Now, do as I have ordered this instant."
"But-"Ciel froze when the symbol of the contract on his eye began to faintly glow and a jolt went through his body, the order reinforcing its self into his very being, stopping him from going against it anymore than he already had. Closing his eyes he sighed and bowed.
"Yes, master"
