Anything you can do, I can do better

I can do anything better than you-Doris Day & Robert Goulet

A sunny Wednesday it is, and going along with the word 'sunny', there is a small ruckus in the Phantomhive manor. The strange thing is, this time Sebastian, Emerald, and even CIEL joined in too! Yes, everybody gathered in Ciel's study: the trio dumbasses chatted as usual, Sebastian put on a thinking pose, Our famous Shorty young master holding a fresh newspaper, and Tanaka…well he's always drinking tea. How about me? Well, I was fidgeting, nervous about the decision that Ciel will make.

He smirked evilly and announced, "Let it be a competition for Emerald and Sebastian."

Dang

I knew it.

Flashback…

As usual, I helped the servants with their routines while Sebastian is busy waking Ciel up and standing beside him for morning tea. I went towards his study to deliver his daily newspaper and letters, and he greeted me as usual-cold and short. After I hand him the daily paper, I was about to exit the room when he suddenly yelled, "Who dismissed you?!" I sighed as I turned towards him and walked beside Sebastian who is standing behind him, eyeing Ciel emotionlessly. Ciel turned back and he said, "I just found an interesting article. Look at this, you two." We immediately received the paper and I read it out loud:

Come join us at the most marvelous competition ever! For you young dancers, old dancers, beginners, advance, be ready! To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Mrs. Brighton's Dance course, we held a special occasion called:

RACE DANCE COMPETITION

Date: 15th May 1889

Place: Hampstead Heath

Details: Racing to get to the Competition's trophy while tap dancing.

Winning prize: £1,000,000 and two tickets for a trip to Japan!

HURRY AND JOIN US!

I stared at Ciel and asked him, "Let me guess, you want to win the money and the trip to Japan." Ciel nodded and he spoke, "Yes, indeed. A trip to Japan sounds very pleasant for me in these weekends. Gather all of the servants here" I sighed and slipped out the room to fulfill Ciel's wish. After dragging those clumsy servants to the study, Ciel announced the news. Bard then said, "I don't have any clue for DANCING." I sighed and an answer immediately comes out again from a cheery boy, "I can only spin in a dance… Speaking of servants, who are you?" I sighed and introduced myself to the small blonde boy, who later I address as Finnian or shortly Finny. Finnian then stifled a chuckle and continued, "Eh… how about you, Mey-Rin? It seems that you know the basics of dancing since you often 'dance' with the plates!" Mey-Rin scratched the back of her head and said, "I know how to tap dance but I never practically do it! And also, please I'm not dancing with the plates!" The three of them started to mumble something and I heard Ciel sighed. I turned my head towards Ciel and he announced, "OKAY…It's just the two of you, eh?" I frowned and asked him, "You ain't gonna dance?"

…

There's a silence in the studies, and it makes me panic a little. Sebastian gives me his famous eye-closing smile-which is a bad sign, I know-and he said, "Let's just say his dance 'lighten up' the atmosphere." Ciel grumbled at Sebastian and I laugh a little, catching the explicit message. Being dumb as I don't know what, the servant just stare at us blankly with question marks formed above their head. Ciel then declared, "SO it leaves me to decide then."

Present

I widened my eyes at Ciel and pointed at myself, "M-me? A-ah Ciel just ask Sebastian to dance…" Ciel's smile dropped and he said, "I want to see who is worthier to be my butler, you or Sebastian. If you win, then you could be my butler and Sebastian will only be my bodyguard. Well, will you take the offer? I can't stand how you and Sebastian will always compete to deserve as the best servant, so after this competition, I hope there is no fight anymore. I accept no objection as my orders are absolute."

Ciel, I hope I can crush you right now and lock you up in hell.

"I SAID PLEASE!" "UGH HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YA IF I DON'T HAVE A SLIGHTEST IDEA OF THS SHIT?"
I groaned and pleaded, "But, at least you're his brother! ASK HIM FOR THE HELP! I HAVE NO FUCKING IDEA HOW TO DO TAP DANCE!"

"What's the entire ruckus?"

We turned our heads to the jet black haired and gold eyed demon, Claude Faustus. I am so desperate to win that I have to ask this CERTAIN PERSON to help me out. I give an innocent smile at him and cheerfully asked, "Claude, with the kindness that you have, willed you teach me how to tap dance to defeat Sebastian-kun?" He sighed heavily and put his finger on his temple as he grunted. He muttered, "Okay…Fine I'll teach you, but buy me a pet spider!" I huffed, the same Claude who always asks for absurd things.

"Deal."

Today is the competition which there is a lot of spectators, causing pressure to each contestant. Many dancing experts were here, and I looked down at my shoes. Yeah, my shoes are very interesting that I can't stop to admire it (note my sarcasm). Suddenly, a voice echoed throughout the area, "OKAY! ALL CONTESTANTS HAVE GATHERED! You have to do tap dance until you reach the cup! You have to pass the maze with some questions and challenges there, which is very hard! Very well then, I bid you a very good luck and let this match get started!" The gate to the maze opened and we dance at the same time, entering the maze.

"First thing: Rhyming"

The maze's surface is rough, and the maze is made of trees which are shaped into neat walls. I slowly danced and it makes a really slow sound, which sounds unpleasant. Well, dancing while searching for directions are hard…as fuck. To perfect the steps and directions chosen, I had to perfect each one first, and then I took the correct direction. I decided to stop and making easy rhythms from the tap, which I could do in less than 5 minutes. I smiled to myself and then continue to find several directions.

"Second: Concentrate"

I danced all the way deeper to the maze, but suddenly the tree branches started to make cracking sounds, which creped me a little. This is my first time people so DON'T JUDGE OKAY. I moved slowly further, causing the cracks grew louder. Out of nowhere, the branches started to attack me, causing me to back away. I tried to keep my feet steady, but the branches keep on attacking me, making it harder to stand still. A sound rings: "Contestant no. 3 and 10 disqualified! It leaves with 13 contestants!"

Aw shit, those humans got attacked.

I closed my eyes and tried to calm myself, thinking of a way. Of course I can't escape; the way is full of crazy attacking plants. Think about a strategy, Emerald… I groaned and got an idea. I leapt in the air and as expected, all of the plants keep on following me. I danced in the air and pulled my sword, cutting the plants off making them fall to the ground. I grinned victoriously and stepped on the dead plants as I announced, "That'll be my victory my darling." I continue to tap dance, concentrating on every slightest movement occurred.

"Third: Intelligence."

I moved swiftly while keeping my feet stable. No weird obstacles, well that's…nice. When I turned right, I saw a board with writing on it. I danced towards the board and read out loud, "In what year Vienna Waltz is invented?" I answered loudly, "Sometime before 1812!" Suddenly there's a rumbling sound which pulled the board towards the bushes and create a way for me to pass. I squealed to myself and rushed towards the silent maze.

Rushing straight forward, I heard a sound again, "Contestant no. 6, 5, 12 and 14 disqualified. It leaves with 9 contestants! Come people, good luck!" 4 people in instant, what the hell?! Is it really hard to face these plants and questions?

"Fourth: Tactic."

After several more questions, my way is blocked by another contestant no 9, who is calmly tapping his feet without a certain rhyme. He smirked and said, "Ah, contestant no.7, you are quite a dancer yourself." I grinned back and replied, "Yes, monsieur no.9, thank you. You don't look so bad yourself." He growled like a dog and launched himself towards me, which I quickly avoid by moving to my right. He is aiming to kick my left leg to make me fall, but I leapt in the air, causing him to kick some random air. I chuckled victoriously and landed gracefully on the top of his head, causing him to land square on his face. The announcer then announced (Well, duh XD) "Look at no. 9 and no. 8! After they defeat other contestants, they were defeated easily by contestant no.7 and no.4! Who are they?!" I grinned to myself since I know that Sebastian is no.4. I continued to rush forward, leaving the half-dead no.9 on the ground, unconscious.

"Fifth: Strength."

I entered a way and suddenly, there is a strong gust of wind passed by, almost causing me to stumble. I tried to leap in the air, only to be thrown back to the ground. I tried to move forward, but the wind grew stronger and stronger, which makes me clutch to my dress tightly. Today I didn't wear my cloak since my feet will not be visible for the competition. The wind makes the branch covered the end of the maze, which trapped me in the leaves. I cling to the branches and stomped my feet hardly on the ground, creating a slow and steady rhythm. I pushed myself forward and forward, withstanding the strong wind and balancing my steps. FINALLY after a few steps, the exit is visible. I rushed towards the exit happily, to see I was just 2 maze's corridor away from the cup.

"And for the last winning power: You."

I tapped quickly towards the cup, only to hear an announcement again, "WHOA! Only 2 contestants left?! It's a surprise! Questions unanswered, stopped dancing, and giving up the challenges… it leaves us with contestant no.4 and no.7! I bid you good luck guys, since you are tough and rough!" I rolled my eyes at the rhyming words and when I was about to cross to another way ahead, I saw Sebastian beside me panting-maybe because of the dance. We looked at each other and blinded by greed, we rushed towards the cup gracefully. Out of nowhere, the tree branches are freed and started to attack us. We defended ourselves easily, but not until the branches started to grow thorns and leave some wounds on our skin. Avoiding more bruises, I leapt in the air and Sebastian followed, but only for him to be tackled back to the ground. He cursed and cried loudly, "Don't mind me! Take the trophy and get us out of here!" I nodded and ran fast forward then grabbed the trophy closely. There is a light blinding me and makes me close my eyes.

"WHOAA!" I heard a loud chant filled the whole area. I opened my eyes to see that we're back to our original place where we first gathered. Some trumpets are blown, drums are played and some people roared. I just realized that I fell on my butt. I got up and see Sebastian there, wounded by the thorns. His clothes are all tattered and well…his body is full of blood. I help him up, but he suddenly cough out blood, makes me jump in surprise and the cheering stopped, got changed to worried whispers. I put my trophy down and I shouted, "Anyone knows where the health care is?! My friend here is injured!" The MC pointed on the building behind me, but he quickly stopped me, "Wait, miss! Please, the nurse isn't inside! Plus we have to do the awarding now!" Suddenly a small voice said out loud, "It's okay, I'm her friend. I'll take her place." I turned around to see Ciel as he said to me, "Treat his wounds. I'll get your prizes and bring it to you, and that's an order." I smiled and nodded, heading fast towards the pointed health care.

I laid him down on the bed and heard him cough then a little grunt followed. I quickly grabbed the bandage, alcohols and some liquids to heal the bruises. First I tore his clothes off and cleaned his wounds, earning some painful grunts and flinches from him. After I'm done cleaning, I give some medicines and put bandages around the scratches and opened bruises. I looked up at Sebastian to see him smile and whispered to me, "Thanks, how kind of you to treat my wounds." I brush it off as Sebastian looked at the ceiling and groaned, "Ah…I lost to a lady, how shameful of me." I rolled my eyes and asked curiously, "Oh then how can you be so wounded?" He looked at me and said, "Ah, it seems that the weapon is made to repel every human, angel, reapers and demons existed. That plant is deadly and trending between my societies. For humans it may cause them unconscious but for us demons it causes external damages, which takes time to heal." I nodded and Sebastian sighed. He continued, "For real…I'm proud of you, Emerald. You're calm and surprised me when you leap in the air!" I giggled and replied, "I assume that the plants are slow to move up, especially with thorns, so I leapt quickly before you do and ran away. You're kind to pass the victory to me, though." Just before Sebastian could answer, the health care opened and reveals Ciel with a trophy, several huge bags of coins and the envelopes filled with tickets. I hugged Ciel and thanked him, causing him to blush and walked towards Sebastian. He calmly asked, "How are you?" Sebastian smiled and answered, "Perfectly fine, young master." Ciel smiled and turned his face towards me as he said, "Congratulations, Emerald! You beat Sebastian, so I bet you know it well that…" Ciel turned to smirk at Sebastian as he said in a teasing voice,

"Emerald took your place as you do your job as a maid."

I and Sebastian's eyes widened and Sebastian shuddered at the word 'maid'. Ciel scoffed and put his hand around my waist while saying, "I hope that there will be no objections because that is an order! Emerald, prepare the carriage and I'll carry the 'new maid' home."

I stifled a small laugh and said,

"Yes, Lord Phantomhive."