Sebastian's plan was failing, and he didn't know what to do. He had tried a long walk on the beach, it's white sand stretching as far as the eye could see. Ciel would stop frequently and stare out into the water with sad eyes.

When Sebastian would ask what was wrong, Ciel would simply reply that he was thinking but offer nothing further.

The music did little to help, Sebastian had tried to take him to theaters but Ciel had no interest and finally, on their last day, Sebastian revealed the surprise. He led Ciel to a clearing beneath the moonlight, the stars dancing above them. A blanket was placed on the ground neatly.

"Do you know this place Ciel?"

"You brought me here to watch the falling stars before Evian was born." Sebastian smiled.

"Yes, I'm happy to hear that you remember."

"Can't exactly forget, Evian came along shortly after."

"Yes, do you recall the wish you made?"

"That I would always have you and we'd be happy." Ciel replied.

"That's right, sometimes Ciel, we must make our own wishes reality, tell me how I should do that for you."

"You can't. I want you to be able to have your crown without having to -"

"mother was the same way." Sebastian said.

"what?"

"My mother felt lonely as well in the beginning, father had meetings and conferences to attend to, wars, many things stood between them. I don't want that for you. When we bonded, I swore that you would have my undivided loyalty, I would much rather have you, without you, life would be meaningless.

I wouldn't have the strength to go on. Please old your eyes to what is in front of you Ciel. Do you really want to see me gravel, beg for forgiveness, I will do so. I will do so in front of every demon in hell, every angel in heaven, the humans here on earth. Please Ciel, know that I love you more than life, more than being prince and future king." Sebastian knelt down, his red eyes pleading. Ciel's eyes filled with tears. Sebastian had never been one to plead let alone desperately.

"Do you remember on that night that I told you that event comes every two hundred years?"

"Yes." Sebastian took. Ciel's hands.

"When the next one comes, I want to be here with you at my side, just as we were then, and every two hundred years after that. It can only be you Ciel Michaelis. Give me forever, do not let this die. Listen to me carefully, if I need to choose, you will be my decision every time." Sebastian reached up and wiped away the tears from Ciel's eye with his thumb.

"Sebastian,I-"

"You are as precious to me as the first time I saw you, my angel,you stole my heart that day. Let me show you that I can do better for allowed me to kiss you, you are still in love with me,it's just difficult for you to have so little time, you have your heart and mind in your ear, you must shut one down to be happy, you don't want to leave me, nor do I wish you to go. It's very easy for our minds to perceive a similar situation as not being loved I cannot and will not fault you for that." Sebastian hoped Ciel could understand how he felt.

"I'm - I don't know how."

"Leave that to me. All you need to do is say that you will be with me when the stars once again rain down, that you will trust in me to make the change."

"I don't think I -" Sebastian pulled him close and held him. He leaned him back and kissed him,instantly he knew the answer and continued, Ciel didn't pull away this time. He wrapped his arms around Sebastian's neck and kissed back.

when they finally pulled away,Sebastian knew what had to happen.

"There you are my incredible mate, you felt it this time did you not, you want this. You have a fear of being abandoned for something more important, the crown is somehow a threat to you. That is not at all true and I shall prove it to you. When we get home, I will speak to my father. The throne is not worth your pain."

"I don't know what to do, i-"

"May I suggest something?"

"I suppose."

"I propose we start over, forget this unpleasantness and enjoy our life together."

"Are you sure you want to?"

"Positive, Ciel, will you be my mate...again?" Ciel hesitated staring into Sebastian's eyes,he saw that his mate had been truthful.

"Alright Sebastian, you win,yes."

"Truly?"

"always." Sebastian laid him down on the blanket and leaning over him.

"I love you so much Ciel." The older demon whispered.

"I love you too." Sebastian pressed his lips to Ciel's as he ran his fingers through his hair. After several minutes, Ciel placed a hand on Sebastian's chest causing him to stop.

"damn demon."

"Disobedient dog." Ciel smile, though he couldn't help feeling guilty about forcing his mate to choose, he wondered if he was doing the right thing.