-Ciel's pov-
This is a nightmare come to life. I had never thought I'd have to relive this day. Let alone with someone I care so much for. I never wanted to relive the day when I had to sell my future down the drain to a demon. I hoped that (f/n) never had to go through this with her brothers while they lived here.
-Your pov-
"Do you recall the first day we met? I remember it as if it just happened yesterday." Said Lord Kelvin. "What do you mean. I don't recall that Lord Phantomhive has ever met you." Said Phoenix. " He has, but not like this. We met five years ago." Then he explained how he met Ciel and how he felt after that. "Do you remember when I thought Earl Phantomhive was dead Phoenix?" Asked Lord Kelvin. "Yes. I was 10 years old. I came in with Joker. I was hiding behind him. You commented on how adorable it was and then I tried to attack you… Joker stopped me-" you said until he interrupted you.
"You know you wouldn't allow me to lay a finger on you. Even as a child." Said Lord kelvin. "Jeez, I haven't got the slightest clue as to why I would do that." You said as sarcasm tainted your words. "I'm just so ugly I can't even touch you or Lord Phantomhive. People who are special are untouchable by those who aren't special. You both have come out to who I thought you would become." He stated. "And what exactly is that?" You asked. "You both have become an evil bloom that is wrapped in beautiful thorns." He said. "Well, thank you for calling me beautiful, but I know my nature. There is no need to repeat it and say it aloud. Don't think you're any better." said Phoenix as she walked away from him before he could reach out and touch you.
Soon you all walked to the center of the room as Lord Kelvin continued speaking. "I have never been able to forget the pain that has been etched into my heart since that day. I gave up everything to meet you, but I could not." He said. "Yes, and you took everything from him." You said. "He had to sell his future to live. You almost killed him. Then where would your "Beautiful flower wrapped in thorns" be? It would be dead." Phoenix concluded.
"I kept asking myself why is fate determined to keep us from ever meeting once more? And now I have finally able to see you once more." He said as he brushed off your comment. "You were the one who killed all of those men, wasn't it my lord? I want the same end they had. Killed beautifully by Lord Phantomhive. I wish to be one of them. I want to be killed like them." Said Lord kelvin. "If you wish to die like them. Allow me!"you said as you launched at him once more, but Sebastian stopped you by grabbing your shoulder.
"I have everything exactly how it was like on that day. The table's set. Even the children." Said Lord Kelvin. "Finally, I have you my lord." Finally after all of this madness Ciel finally shot Lord Kelvin in the chest to deliver a deathblow. You were relieved that he was finally dead, but Joker however was not. "Father!" Yelled Joker as he went to launch at Lord Phantomhive. He detached his hand prosthetic from the socket, threw it on the ground, and pulled the other fake bone that was attacked and then there was a sword. As he was halfway there Sebastian came out from the shadows after he let go of you and cut his arm clean off. "Joker!" You yelled as you ran to your injured brother. "Please stay out of my master's way when he is doing business." Said Sebastian. "I'm sorry brother. I really am." You said as you began to tear up.
Then Lord Kelvin fell out of his wheelchair in pure anguish and agony. "It's pain my lord. It's agony." Said Lord kelvin as he crawled towards Ciel and wrapped his arms around his leg. "If you are going to kill me in any way or form give me the death they had." "If you want the death they had so badly beg the demon to grant your request." Said Ciel as he cocked the gun and stepped on Lord Kelvin's head.
"Please don't kill him." Said Joker as he tried to crawl closer to Ciel even though he was losing more blood by doing so. "Joker, he deserves to die. Can't you see that. Despite what he did for you, did you ever take in what he actually did for you? He was using you." You said. "You're wrong-"he said. "No. I'm right. Because we were weak he took advantage of us and the used us to do his bidding. That's why I never went on the missions. Not because I didn't want to, but because I wasn't going to be his pawn anymore." You explained as you bent down to his level on the ground.
"Phoenix, we were abandoned by our parents, by the city, and by everyone. You stole food because you were the only one who wasn't disabled. You were only different. You had wings. I don't know if they are fake, but I have never seen you use them. Phoenix with all the things that happened in the east end you were the only one we could rely on until Father came." Said Joker. "We still have family back at the workhouse who are like you when Father first found you. Very young. We can't live without him, can't you see that?"
"That's why you went on those missions and kidnapped all those children. To survive. You followed suit and sacrificed others for yourselves." He said. "Yeah..." said joker. "In England if you were like us it was a living hell. We had nothing. Not a penny to spare. We didn't even have a place we could call home. Soon though father dragged us outta what we knew as hell. He gave us new hands and legs so we could walk once more and protect those whom we cared about. That gave us a reason to live. Even if we were about to be dragged into another hell right after that. I've known since the beginning that our missions were wrong, but I-"
"You aren't wrong you know." Said Ciel. "You fought to protect the world you knew and once lived in. There isn't anything wrong with that. In the end of everything "justice" is just a line made by those who are in power that decide to serve until the world is gone. No one is looking out for others. If you're careless you'll be robbed of everything you once had and knew. There are two types of people in this world: Those who steal and those who are stolen from, and tonight I am going to steal your future. That's all it is." Said Ciel.
Suddenly Joker fell on the floor and started laughing. "Yep. You're right, but you know what? You two will lose something precious tonight also. The troupe is on the way to your mansion."said Joker. "As expected. Phoenix already told us everything. She said she was listening even though you told her not to." "Yes." you said as you walked over to Ciel. "And you know what? Ciel's Fiance is dead. She's been dead for a while now actually. It's sad, she had a good life, but now you will not be taking anything from Ciel." you said.
"How could you betray the troupe like that?" Asked Joker. "Are you really that naive? If I was never loyal to the troupe in the first place how could I have betrayed you?" You said. "Wow. That's real low. I never would have expected that from my own sister." He replied. "And I never would have expected my older brother to be that naive. Sebastian already alerted the servants at the mansion, so they're prepared." You said. "No one is going to die tonight except the troupe and Lord Kelvin."
"We're pro's. I wonder how many servants are going to die tonight?" Asked Joker. Then Sebastian started to laugh. "What's so funny?" He asked. "What exactly do you take Phantomhive servants for?" "Private… Soldiers…?"asked Joker. His health was slowly deteriorating and you could tell. It hurt you to see him like this but there was nothing you could do. "The Phantomhives only exists as a shadow that exists to dispose of the Queen's worries. Once you come into the den that belongs to the Phantomhives you will never see the light ever again." Said Ciel. " And now we have a new servant: Phoenix. She serves to protect me and once this is all over she will play an even bigger role in the Phantomhive household. Something much, bigger."
"I'm a pro have to know that by now. From how swift I am to how well I can deceive people. I even deceived you into thinking I was loyal to the troupe. I am only loyal to my family." You said as you helped him up so he could look you in the eye. "You can believe whatever you wish, but you must know that I handpicked each one of the servants and that includes Phoenix." Said Sebastian. "Please… Live… even if I can't. There has to be something else that we could have done. We are like the mother goose character Tom, the piper's son. We can only play one melody that we know how to play. Maybe… just maybe… If we would have been born in a different country, or if our bodies weren't like this… we wouldn't…" he said until he started sobbing.
This was the first time you ever saw your brother cry. You felt your heart shatter and you lost your composure. "Joker…" you said as you gently hugged him and he cried onto your shoulder. "I am sorry. It was the only way I could live. I also enjoy the Earl's company. I really do care for him. I just… I just wanted to save you.I thought… maybe, just maybe… I could have saved you. " You told him. "Phoenix, you are far too young to die. You are only 13. To carry the burden of keeping your brother's alive at such a young age is something you should never have had to go through. All I want is for you to live. I want you to live happily. Promise me you will do that for me?" Joker asked. He knew you would be happiest with the earl, so he knew his next words had to be spoken.
"Ciel… I know I am going to die. Please take care of her. And like the nursery rhyme says: take her over the hills and far away. Take her to somewhere where she can be happy. If you ever chose to marry her. You have my blessing." He said. "Okay. Thank you." Said Ciel as he looked at you. Although he showed no emotion on his face his eyes said it all. He was happy that he had Joker's blessing, but he had to say one more thing to Joker, even though it was a little cruel. "And one more thing. Don't cry;it's pathetic. The world is a cruel place. It shows no mercy." "Smile…" said Joker. "I only have one name and that Ciel Phantomhive." Ciel concluded.
Suddenly the doors opened and Doc was standing in the entrance with two children pushing his wheelchair. "I'm sorry I'm late. I brought some more!" He said until he stopped himself. "Smile, Phoenix, Black? What are you doing here?" "Stay away Doc… They're the Queen's guard-dog." Said Joker. "Hmm. So you're the ones. Although I never expected Phoenix, but ok." He said. "Run! Run far away!" Said Joker. "Why? You guys are the ones who kidnapped people and Lord Kelvin only hired me. I have no reason to flee." Said Doc as he got up out of his wheelchair.
"So you're not lame after all." You said. "No, it just makes the kids like you more easily trust me." Explained doc. "I can see that. But by lying to them, once they find out they won't trust you. That's basically contradicting yourself." You said. "I see your point- Lord Kelvin!" Yelled Doc as he ran towards Lord kelvin. "Well he's met his maker. And to think I finally met someone who thinks like me and shares my ideals." "Your ideals?" Asked Ciel. "Right my ideals. Well you see I have been working on prosthetic legs and hands for many years to make the perfect prosthetic." Said Doc. "After searching and searching I finally found the right material. This material is lighter and provides more fluid movements than wood, and is so unique and beautiful. I created what no one has been able to create before. The problem is that the texture is difficult to form."
"Yes. Your prosthetics did have a nice touch." Said Sebastian. "It almost felt like bone china." "Wow! You can appreciate this beauty too black?! Although you're a little off. I would appreciate it if you didn't rate my work as the same as cattle bone china." Said Doc. "You always told me that you used a special material. What was that material exactly?" You asked. "That's right! I can only get the materials here!" Said Doc. "You don't mean…" said Ciel. "You've got to be joking." You said. "Please tell me this is a joke."
"It save people the trouble of dumping them at some orphanage or the east end. Isn't it an excellent use of recycling?" Suddenly Joker started trembling. "No. It… it can't be." Then Joker started screaming and banging his prosthetic on the floor. "Great. Now another patient is rejecting it." Said Doc with sigh. "I would too if I had to use one! That is terrible. Your ways make me want to vomit." You said as you shook your head.
"I-I can't believe… We actually…" said Joker as he started crying again. Of course once more you got down to wipe away his tears that were flowing from his eyes like a waterfall. "And you were so happy when I gave you this hand." Said Doc. "Maybe if-"He said until you cut him off. "Save your breath and stay alive." You said. A tear slipped from your eye as you watched his health deteriorate faster than it had before he had tried to remove his prosthetics . "If he would have known what this was made from he wouldn't have wanted this at all." You said.
When Ciel turned to look at you he saw you were crying a little bit. His heart shattered when he saw you crying over your brother. He saw the pain on your face. He saw every bit of hurt that was etched onto your features and it made his heart break. It hurt him to see you in so much despair. He wanted to embrace you and make you feel better, but he knew that now was not the time.
"Are you sure you wouldn't have wanted it?" Asked Doc. Then Joker had a flashback to the orphanage on a hill. Joker was 18 and you were 6 years old. It was your birthday and you said you wanted to go outside and play, so that's what he agreed to do. It was a sunny day and he was carrying Beast and you and Dagger were watching near him happily, and while Doll was running after them. "Are you happy, (F/n)? You seem kinda sad." Said Joker as he came up to you. "No. I am fine. I'm happy as long as you're happy, big brother." You said. " (F/n) you have to quit that. We're out of the woods. We're finally safe.I can finally rely on myself. Are you truly happy with this?" He asked. "Yes."you replied. Although the truth was you would have rather gone on a picnic, you knew that Joker would have been a lot happier so you didn't tell him. Then he ran off once more leaving you and Dagger to talk.
As his heartbeat faltered all of the memories started faded away. All of the good times. All of the pain was gone. All of the heart break. All of it. Gone forever. Although that dying moment he had one thing to say. "(F/n)… I love you,sis… Don't… forget… me…" he said as he finally stopped talking. You were holding him. His head was in your lap and he was looking up at you. "Joker?" You asked. "Joker… No… You gotta stay with me. You can't be dead. I know you like to joke a lot but this isn't funny. This has to be a joke!" You cried . "Quit pretending to be asleep. Wake up! WAKE UP!" When you put your head to his chest to feel his heartbeat, you realized he was dead.
"No. No,no,no,no,no,NO,NO,NO! Joker!" You screamed. You painfull, heartbreaking, scream echoed through the chamber. It was now your turn to be the one who was sobbing. Your heart was hurting out of almost everyone in the room. Ciel being the second because he had to stand and watch as your Fragile,heart of glass shatter. He desperately wanted to make you feel better, but he couldn't bring himself to do it.
"Well, it looks like it's the end of the line for my career." Said Doc. "Really?" You asked as you stood up after carefully putting down the lifeless body that belonged to Joker. You were trembling, but you still stood up. "That's all you care about huh? Your job. You don't seem to care about these poor orphans or how Joker just used up the final moments of his life to get rid of this contraption. You only have one soul. You have to take good care of it."you said. "What? It's not like these were my children." He said. "You are as twisted as Lord Kelvin. It doesn't surprise me why he hired you." You said as you walked closer to him. "Say could you please hire me?" Asked Doc. "Maybe even introduce me to the queen?"
"That would not be smart. You'd be practically turning yourself in." you said. "Maybe I could help her. She is getting old and surely she could use some maintenance. I've kept a record of successful experiments." Continued doc. "Shut the hell up you scumbag." You said as you continued shaking with anger. "She's quite right. I would never hire someone like you." Said Ciel. "You two must be another pair of pigheads who care about the process more than the results huh?That's how it goes I guess. Everyone praises me until they actually know how it's made."he said as he pulled a little girl out of the cage.
"What do you think you're doing? You can't do this. This is wrong. And especially to this poor little girl. I know who she is. I protected my brothers on that mission. She was only trying to sell flowers so she could get medicine for her poor sick brother." You said as you got the little girl out of his grasp and set her down gently. "Fine. Then I'll just use you." He said as he grabbed you and pulled you to the table.
"I'd like to see you try." You said confidently. "Phoenix!? What are you doing!? You're human. You're not Sebastian. You're not invincible. You can't do this!" Said Ciel. "I know. I have to do this though. If it means I save that little girl… It's worth it." You said as the doctor laid you down on the table. "Phoenix!" He yelled. Then suddenly as he was about to save you he was having flashback and hallucinations which lead to another asthma attack.
Before he had his asthma attack, just as Doc was about to strike you in the chest with the knife you snapped your fingers which caused him to catch fire in flames from the anger that was built up inside of you. He dropped the knife of the floor and staggered back in pain. Being a Phoenix you had the power to set anything ablaze whether it be a fake out or actually setting them ablaze. He started burning in actual flames and you hopped off the table without a scratch. "By the way, there is no water source in this room, so you're the one who's going to die." You said as you ran to help Ciel.
When you got over there, Ciel was gripping onto the back of Sebastian's tailcoat. "Now call my name." Said Sebastian. "Call our names." You said. "Se...bast… Sebastian! Sebastian! Phoe… Phoenix! Phoenix! Phoenix!" He yelled. "Very good. Now what're your instructions my lord?" you said. "Kill them!" He yelled. "Doc's long gone. I set him ablaze when he tried to kill me." You said. Then you and Sebastian went to Lord Kelvin and stepped on his head at the same time which killed him. "It's over Ciel." you said "Phoenix, Burn it." He ordered.
"Would that mean I can burn the whole mansion?" You asked as you already got ready to set the manor on fire. "Of course." Ciel replied. "Yes my lord." You said as you were about to set the house on fire. "Phoenix, one moment. Before you set this house on fire, I must ask the young master a question." Said Sebastian "Okay." you said. "I just wanna destroy this freak-show's manor." You said. "If I may say, from what I gathered from Her Majesty's letter is that we must find the kidnapper and rescue the children." Said Sebastian. "Both of the kidnappers are already…"
"Shut up! SHUT UP!" Said Ciel. "Don't leave a single thing behind! Burn everything to dust and ash! Have you forgotten the contract and our job?! This is an order!" "Yes, my lord." Said sebastian. "Allow me." You said as you closed your eyes, then snapped your fingers and soon the house was set ablaze. One so hot it would give you a third degree burn if not kill you. "It feels so good to be surrounded by flames again." You said. Then Sebastian took off his gloves and made the fire blaze even harder.
When you thought Ciel wasn't looking you let you wings spread and flew out of the mansion with them. "So you're not human after all." Said Ciel. "No. I am a Phoenix. That's how I got my nickname. Except no one really knew a was an actual phoenix except for my inhuman friends. And now you." You said as you flew out with him. Your wings were ablaze too, but it did not burn. It didn't made your wings dissolve. In fact it made your wings were even more beautiful than before. The flames added more color, it made your wings larger, and brighter. Ciel just gave you a smile at how you looked. He knew that since you were going to live with him he was going to have to keep your secret somehow, but he would do everything in his power to protect you, no matter the cost.
When you were outside Doll came running up to the house. She was in a frantic sprint and when she saw you were flying she stopped dead in her tracks. "P-Phoenix. You're a-" she said. "Phoenix." You finished. "You set the house on fire didn't you? Is joker okay?" She asked. At the mention of Joker's name you looked down and started shaking. "Joker's…. Dead." you said. "What? What happened?! Did you kill him?!" She asked angrily. "No… He died because his right arm was cut off. It was lack of blood." You said. "That means… Black and Smile… How could you?! You'll pay for taking Joker away from me! You'll pay, you'll pay, you'll pay, YOU'LL PAY!" She yelled as she started sobbing.
Then she tried to attack Ciel and Black, but black killed her. When she fell to the ground she was hit with a death blow in the chest. As you knelt beside her you whispered a farewell to her and shut her eyes out of respect. Then you flew next to Ciel and Sebastian until he got a call from the mansion. "Hello. Who is this?" Asked Sebastian. "This is Tanaka. They have arrived. Please send over the help." Said Tanaka. "I will send help immediately. She will be over as soon as possible." Said Sebastian as he hung up. He had a grave look on his face, which was not an expression he usually wore.
"It's time to go my lady." Said Sebastian. "Yes, sir." You said as you were about to leave. As you took off Ciel grabbed your ankle to stop you. "Is everything alright my lord?" You asked. "The Phantomhive name and manor rests in your hands (F/n)." said Sebastian. "I will do my part to protect it even to the end." You said. "Do not let me down. Make me proud. And please be careful." Said Ciel. "Yes my lord." You said with a bow. Then you kissed his forehead and said "I will be back in one hour. If I am not back by then, then I have perished. If that happens please remember me." You said as you took off. " Au Revoir monsieur Phantomhive." You said as you flew off even though tears clouded your vision. "Au Revoir… my love." He said as he reach out, hoping that you would stay alive.
