Yay! The magician finally pulled me from the hat! :D I know, it's been a while, but I wasn't really motivated until now, and I stayed up late just to post this! So be happy and review!
Ciel woke up. It had been two months since they announced 'Elizabeth's' pregnancy. The girl had started to be fitted for bellies to put under her dresses. At first, she would not be wearing bellies. Instead, she would just not wear a corset.
Ciel sat up from the bed. Her eyes were dazed from tiredness. Her hands slowly wandered to her clothed stomach. The small pretruding bump was annoying, and got into her way. Though, she was glad it was there.
Ciel sighed. The only way she would be able to keep her gender a secret was to do this. To have Elizabeth fake her pregnancy for her.
Sebastian still did not announce his true plan for what he was to do with the child and Elizabeth. The demon had grown attatched, and had no intention of letting go of his child.
Ciel walked out of her bedroom. She did not even bother to change out of her night clothes, which now consisted of Elizabeth's night dress. Before Ciel knew it, she was in front of the door to Sebastian's bedroom. Ciel didn't even have to knock.
Sebastian opened the door before she could. "Ciel?" the butler asked. Ciel looked away from him. She had not even noticed her feet leading her here. Though, she needed him. The girl had had a nightmare.
Sebastian sensed her uncomfort, and wrapped his arms around her. He brought her into his room, laid her on his bed, and said soft comforting words to her. The demon then placed a hand on her belly and smiled.
"It's developing well, you're taking such good care of it." Sebastian said. Ciel smiled.
"When will we be able to tell the gender?" She asked.
"It's too soon for certain, but I should be able to tell the gender at...twenty-three weeks." Sebastian said.
"I can't wait. How far along am I now?" Ciel asked more.
"Twelve weeks." Sebastian chuckled.
"My morning sickness is about gone." Ciel said happily.
"I told you it would slow down by the third month." Sebastian continued to rub Ciel's belly. "Though, now we must prepare for today. Come along, you get to wear dresses from now until this baby is born." Sebastian led Ciel through the halls to dress her.
"Sebastian..have we announced that I'm sick yet?" Ciel asked.
"No, Elizabeth will be going to her mother's to tell her about your sickness, though of course Madam Frances will know of your pregnancy since she is sure of your gender."
"Sebastian, are you sure you haven't gotten attached to the baby?" Ciel asked, as she had asked before.
"Of course not, my lady. It is not a butler's place to become attached to their lord and lady's infant," Sebastian said.
"But…the baby isn't Lizzy's…it's ours, you and I's. What about that?" Ciel asked.
"Nonsense, you should go back to your room, and I will attend to breakfast preparations. I heard that nutritional is vital during this stage of pregnancy," Sebastian said, and with that he was gone.
Ciel was a bit upset with having to be by herself as she walked to her room. Sure, Elizabeth was a company towards her, though she enjoyed male company.
Most people always thought that the Lord Phantomhive would enjoy a female. Since, Lord Phantomhive was indeed, male. Though, Lady Phantomhive was female.
Rumors had spread around by the time Ciel reached the peak of what was to be male puberty. Females were known to hit puberty earlier, so of course, it was no different for Ciel.
She had hit puberty at the age of eleven, everyone assuming she did around the age of fourteen. There were advantages to not being male, such as not having to go through the embarrassment of voice cracking.
That, Ciel was thankful for. Though, there were a few times when she tried to get her voice to crack. Just to attempt in assuming her male position that her father had passed down to her.
Of course, it was a failed attempt, though that did not stop Ciel from trying.
She arrived to her room, laying back down in bed. Her eyes did feel heavy now, and were drooping. Her eyes shut before Elizabeth could arouse to her.
Elizabeth had been dressed, without the corset. This, she was thankful for. Thank goodness for pregnancy, she started to say. Of course, it did not sound as wonderful to her as it should.
She wanted to have a baby of her own, and really be pregnant. She was envious of Ciel, and even thought of asking Sebastian to impregnate her so she could have a child.
Lizzy knew that this would never happen. She had noticed Ciel and Sebastian acting as love birds around each other for the past few months. This was something that wouldn't change.
They were totally in love. Of course, since they were in London, 'totally' was not a word that was used, especially since this was the eighteenth-century.
They were astoundingly adorable to watch together. Sebastian would place a hand upon Ciel's belly as they passed each other, and when they were alone, Sebastian would whisper little things in Ciel's ear.
The demon had surprisingly got Elizabeth to agree to him being the doctor of the child. This did not take too much convincing, actually.
All Sebastian had to do was tell the, now woman, that he had medical training in this subject, and he thought it would be best if Ciel's secret was not even found out by a doctor.
Elizabeth did not think too much on this. Of course, she must have completely forgot that Nina the seamstress knew Ciel's gender, as she did measure her for clothes.
Nina had also come by to prepare male maternity clothes. She did this so that if Ciel had to be in a meeting, she could just hide behind her desk, and say that her illness had caused her to gain a few pounds.
Lizzy shook Ciel awake, and smiled.
"Sebastian should be coming to announce breakfast any minute now. You might want to fix yourself up, again," Elizabeth told Ciel. The raven haired girl nodded, before sitting up.
She only then noticed that she was still in her night clothes. Elizabeth's nightgown fit perfectly on her, since Ciel did fill out to a female's body quite nicely at hitting the age of eighteen.
Elizabeth was a rough year older than Ciel, so she was indeed surprised that her nightgowns fit the other. Though, it all worked out for the best in its own way. After all, a year older isn't much of a difference.
Sebastian walked in at that moment. "Lady Elizabeth, your meal is at the table. Meirin will accompany you to the table," Sebastian announced.
Sure enough, Meirin was standing at the door in her maids outfit. Her glasses on, and Ciel was actually surprised that she hadn't broken anything in the morning.
"Yes, thank you," Elizabeth said. She followed Meirin to the table gladly. The girl had already changed out of her own night dress to a stunning orange dress that crowned at her feet.
Orange had always been the girl's color, and she would wear it most of the time. Though, only in the summer. During the winter, the girl would change to a nice pink, then in spring a subtle green.
Ciel had always wished that she could wear those colors during the certain seasons that agreed with them.
Over the years, Ciel had watched her mother wear all sorts of colors that went with seasons. Colors that suited her, and different colors to experiment with. Ciel had always wished she could wear dresses too.
Ciel had imagined that a lovely blue would be what she would wear. A blue dress that crowned at her feet, and long silky white gloves that would go all the way up her arms.
She imagined a blue bonnet to cover her in the crowds, and a delicate fan to hide her. She had even enjoyed the case that was solved when she was a child.
The Jack the Ripper case. She did not truly enjoy the end, though she did enjoy her cross dressing area. It wasn't truly cross dressing, it was her just being herself.
Ciel had never imagined a dress like that on her, though. The pink was something she did not think looked well on her. Though, it all ended up alright. It was something that Ciel loved.
She liked being able to be herself. She loved being able to let her voice go on as it would if she were truly able to be herself. Instead of the gruff voice she had imitated for her male persona.
"My lady, we must dress you," Sebastian said. Ciel nodded, then stood from the bed. She sighed as she was undressed.
Ciel wished that Sebastian would see her more than a contractor. Though, if he did, she would never know. The butler had always tried not to show too much emotion towards her.
After all, if a butler fell in love with his mistress, what kind of butler would he be? What kind of demon would he be?
The butler knew it would be a foolish move indeed. That was why he did not want to attempt to be a lover towards her.
Even though, he sometimes failed at that. It was something he felt strongly about. Demons were not supposed to love. It was something that was practically forbidden.
Demons were not supposed to feel anything. Sebastian would feel as though he were committing a sin if he let himself love Ciel.
Though, he knew he should love her. After all, she was carrying his child. His infant. His demon offspring. He should feel lucky.
Not many women were willing to carry a demon offspring. It was something that was rare, and one in a million. Ciel was that one in a million.
Ciel was dressed in a long silver dress. Gloves that went all the way up her arms. This dress, it was somehow nostalgic. Something Ciel had seen before.
It was only another second longer before Ciel had realized where this dress had come from.
There was a flowery design at the bottom right, and jewels that went around her neck. This was her mother's dress before she had perished. Something Sebastian was able to revive when he had rebuilt the house and all the belongings in it.
Midnight blue eyes began to tear up. Ciel's nose and cheeks were now red. She had missed her mother so dearly, that she was actually thankful she had gotten to see this dress.
This dress was something she had not seen in such a long time. Her feet were placed in delicate heels to match the dress.
Her heart pounded as she walked towards her full-length mirror to assume the damage that was done on her.
The dress was snug, since it was not her mother's while she was pregnant. Though, it was still wonderful. And, it still looked wonderful on her.
Sebastian had made a mental note to look in Rachel Phantomhive's bedroom for maternity dresses later. Though, right now, he would just let his young charge allow herself to be feminine for once.
Ciel turned around moments after checking herself to hug her butler in a tight hold. This was something she had aimed to do long ago.
"Sebastian, thank you. I love you so much," Ciel whispered. This actually shocked the butler. He did not think Ciel would ever be ready to say such a thing, though it was time.
It was time for Ciel to know Sebastian's plan.
Of course, he butler wasn't going to tell her so quickly. She would have to be patient about these plans.
After all, it would be very dangerous if Elizabeth were to know about this. "I love you, as well, my lady. Now, we must hurry to breakfast, you would not want Lady Elizabeth to be upset with you for being late, now would you?" Sebastian asked.
Sebastian then led Ciel to the table. At Ciel's seat, there was a cream cheese bagel, along with assorted fruits. Though, at Elizabeth's side, there were freshly made pancakes.
"Sebastian, what is the meaning of this?" Ciel asked. She was now thoroughly upset that she could not get something as sweet as Lizzy.
"Well, my lady, nutrition is very important in this stage of pregnancy, and I want you and the fetus to be as healthy as possible. I do not wish to lose either of you," Sebastian ezplained.
Ciel was still upset, though did not want to endanger her child either. "Then why does Elizabeth get something sweet?" Ciel pouted.
"Well, Elizabeth is not pregnant, and I do not wish for her to be dissatisfied with her meal," Sebastian said..
He pulled the chair out for Ciel, and had her sit. He began to serve the Earl Grey tea that had just gotten shipped that day.
Ciel had actually been very compliant while eating her meal, and when she was done, Elizabeth spoke about going out to town.
"I don't think that would be such a good idea. The young master is to maintain a figure that he is falling ill, not going out to town," Sebastian said.
"That is true. Why don't you just go see Auntie today? I'll go out with you sometime later in a disguise of some sort. You have fun," Ciel said.
Elizabeth nodded, and called Meirin to help prepare for her trip.
"My lord, are you sure that Elizabeth is ready to be a mother?" Sebastian asked as he helped Ciel out of her chair.
"What are you saying? Are you backing out on me now?" Ciel asked sharply. She did not want the butler to regret the decision.
"Not at all, my lord. I was asking your opinion on the matter, nothing more," the butler chuckled.
"Well…we'll find out what happens when the baby is born, then," Ciel said. She was lead to her room silently by the butler.
"Sebastian…what else happens during this stage of pregnancy?" Ciel asked.
"Well, I'm glad that you asked, my lord. The fetus is three inches long, which is about the size of a plum. The facial features are becoming more defined, particularly the nose and chin. Fingernails and toenails are starting to grow, and the baby's heartbeat will start to speed up a few beats per minute," Sebastian explained.
"You…you called it a baby…" Ciel whispered. There was a light blush covering her face.
"My lord? Was I supposed to call it something else?" Sebastian asked.
"No…it's just…that's the first time you didn't call it a 'fetus'," Ciel giggled a bit.
Sebastian was glad that the girl was enjoying herself with such things.
"Now, some things you may not want to hear, your new diet may lead to harder stools, or constipation," Sebastian said.
"Ugh! Disgusting, Sebastian! Please, do not lecture me on the wonders of bowel movements, again!" Ciel pleaded.
"If you insist," the butler chuckled.
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