Ciel smiled at Evian, the young child had been tryingto walk on his own, holding onto furniture, and anything else his little hands could grasp. He would shout excitedly to catch his parents' attention.
"Mama." He called turning to Ciel.
""I'm right here Son." Ciel replied holding out his arms.
"Mama!" Evian slowly made his way over to his mother, holding on to everything in his path until finally there had been nothing left to cling to and his mother was several steps away. Not knowing what to do, Evian's red eyes began to fill with tears.
Ciel lowered himself to the floor.
"Come on Evian, you can do it, don't be afraid, I'm right here." Evian whimpered softly.
"Come on little one, come see mommy." Evian slowly let go and took a wobbly step toward him. The smile back on the child's face.
"That's it, come here." Ciel encouraged. The tiny demon held out his own arms grasping for his mother. Ciel couldn't help but feel proud. Evian had almost been close enough to reach Ciel when he began to fall. Ciel was quick to pick him up and cuddle the sobbing boy.
"You did very well, I'm very proud of you and I love you very much." He comforted. Evian looked into Ciel's eyes, once more holding his gaze.
"Mama." He cried sadly.
"It's alright my Evian, everything is fine."
"Nannaaa?"
"Daddy will be home soon and I'm sure he would like to see how well you're doing. For now, I think we should have a nap, mommy's very sleepy."
"Mama" Evian laid his head on his mother.
"Come on,let's get you ready for bed." Ciel took the child up the stairs and placed him in his crib. Evian yawned instantly. Ciel stroked his son's head until he fell asleep and laid down in his own bed. He hadn't been feeling well for the last two days, though he didn't bring it up to Sebastian. He believed he knew what was causing it. He only half hoped he was wrong.
Ciel woke to the sound of Evian's excited shriek and looked over to find Sebastian had returned and the two were playing on the floor.
"This Evian, is a train they are very fast, perhaps one day I will take you to see a real one, we may even convince Mommy to join us." Ciel remained quiet as he watched them. He loved to see how happy they were together. They reminded him of the way his father and been with him. It was moments like this that made Ciel realize just how lucky he was to have a beautiful son and such an amazing mate.
"Mama!' Evian called happily pointing to the bed. Sebastian glanced in the direction.
"It appears that your mother has decided to join us, come Evian, let us go and visit with him shall we?" Sebastian stood up carefully lifting Evian into his arms and made his way to the bed where he sat down placing Evian between them.
"Did you sleep well love?" Sebastian kissed him lightly.
"I did yes."
"Were you awake long?"
"Long enough. I was... enjoying the view, you're an amazing father." Sebastian smiled.
"If that is true, I must offer you my gratitude for making that possible."
"It wasn't easy for me to make the decision, but It's worth it. I'm happy that I was able to, even though at the time, I wasn't fond of the idea."
"Have you considered it then?" Sebastian asked.
"I may have. I know what It's like not having siblings, and I see the way Mordred is with you I'm just not sure."
"Because Mordred and I do not get along does not necessarily mean our children will be that way. You have eternity to think it over, demons are very different from humans who have a limited time to have families."
"You know that even if I say yes, I'm not going to allow you to keep me that way don't you?"
"I understand, that is not the reason I ask. Though at times you may find you miss our little ones and-"
"I don't to spend all my time having babies. "
"But dearest, our puppies will be the most beautiful, most talented , the envy of every demon and their mate." Ciel sighed.
"Must you use the word 'puppies' you just won't let go of that title, anyway you hate dogs."
"I used to, before you, you are the only dog for me."
"How sweet." Ciel said sarcastically.
"Yes, I suppose-"
"Damn Demon."
"Dog" Sebastian leaned over and kissed Ciel.
"Naaannn" Evian said angrily attempting to push Sebastian away from his Mother.
"Everything is alright son, Daddy is playing with Mommy." Sebastian assured the child.
"Mother has asked that we attend my father's celebration next month,it is the anniversary of the day he took the throne. Evian is invited as well as the servants."
"I don't know if I'll be able to, if I can't, you can take him, I won't stop your parents from seeing him." Sebastian looked at him with concern.
"Why would you not be able to Ciel?"
"I'd rather not say at the moment. When I know if I can, I'll tell you."
"Are you feeling upset again love?" Ciel shook his head.
"You'll know when I do."
"You are being very mysterious my dear, is everything alright?"
"So far."
"Perhaps you are hungry, would you like to eat?". Ciel thought for a moment.
"I suppose I should. "
"I would agree you have not had any today and very little yesterday."
"I had more important things to think of." Ciel replied.
"You cannot be in the habit of not eating when you need too. I agree that Evian is important however, you will not have the ability to care for him if you are starving yourself."
"I'm not starving, I do eat. I've never been one to eat a lot, you know that." Sebastian sighed.
"At times it becames a concern."
"Only because you're a little over protective."
"If I am it is your doing." The older demon retorted.
"Probably. I'm not going to deny it. I've put you through more than I should have over our time together."
"You are worth it Ciel. You always have been and will forever be worth it." Ciel smiled.
"I wish we would've met each on better terms, but I don't regret you." The young demon said.
Evian giggled and clapped his tiny hands.
"How is it that you approve of your mother, yet I am not allowed to give my affections?"
"Because I'm mommy. Mommies are special, not that daddies aren't but we've been through a bit more."
"Yes, mothers do seem to have quite a few privileges." Sebastian replied.
"I shall go and bring you dinner." With one more kiss, Sebastian disappeared.
