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I'm quite encouraged by the positive reviews I have received for this series and I look forward to hearing what you guys think of upcoming chapters. This chapter is more of a filler then anything as we start getting into the cannon manga storyline so I sincerly hope you all enjoy:)

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Dancing Lessons


Kira was dressed in a simple dress and shoes and was sitting at her window wit her hair loose around her shoulders when her bedroom door opened.

"Good morning Lady Kira." Sebastian said as he pushed the breakfast cart in.

Kira had tried to force Sebastian to stop addressing so formally but he hadn't stopped so Kira had given up.

Kira eyes the breakfast tray with hungry eyes. Because she was half human she was able to eat human food and it took the edge off the demon hunger making it easier for her to function. Her mother told her that she would always have little human quirks because of her human heritage.

Kira accepted the plate of cinnamon rolls that were her usual breakfast and chowed down.

"So what's the plan for the day?"

"Appointments and we will be serving a special guest today."

Kira nodded around her food.

Once breakfast was done Kira walked with Sebastian down to the office where Ciel was waiting.

"I have called for another professional to fight Sebastian. This one is a high level professional in her chosen art."

Kira rolled her eyes as she followed her little brother and Sebastian down the stairs. Once outside Ciel took a seat on his little chair while all the servants gathered in a line to watch the match. Kira took her spot leaning against Ciel's chair while she watched Sebastian stand there unmoving while the martial artist did her fancy technique before getting slammed halfway across the driveway by Sebastian.

The servants cheered and jumped around while Kira rolled her eyes.

"If you want to see a real competition you should put Sebastian against someone who is either his kind or is trained by his kind." Kira said with a sigh.

Ciel sighed and bemoaned having gone so far to bring back someone who might be skilled enough to beat Sebastian.

Kira laughed at him and followed him up to his office to help with the work. He needed someone who was willing to file the finished paperwork with how busy he was and she was more than willing to do that.

They worked in silence until Ciel decided he wanted sweets and paged Sebastian for some. Kira listened in amusement to Sebastian and Ciel as they bantered about food for Ciel, shaking her head as she filed paper.

The day passed slowly until evening rolled around when the special guest would arrive. Kira went to change into a kimono before following her brother down to the stairs outside and taking a seat next to him.

Kira draped a arm around her brother and leaned her head on his, relaxing until crunching steps could be heard coming up the drive way.

"My, my. This is far from home. And it's been a while since I've come here to." A deep voice observed.

Kira looked up to see a familiar face walking up the driveway and gracefully rose. Ciel stood and stepped down the stairs towards Chlaus with Kira just behind him.

"You made it Chlaus." Ciel said calmly.

Kira smiled as Chlaus eagerly greeted Ciel.

"Kira! It's been so long since I've seen you!"

Kira smiled and accepted the tight hug that she was granted.

"It's good to see you again Chlaus."

They entered the mansion and Sebastian led them back to the courtyard where he had set up a Japanese style rock garden.

The two males took their seats at opposite ends of the table and Kira took a seat at Ciel's right. Dinner progressed with the only slight hitch being Mey-Rin accidentally pouring wine on the table instead of in the cup.

However Seabatian acted quick and yanked the tablecloth right off the table with almost no disturbance.

"Wh-where did the table cloth go?!"

Ciel smiled innocently.

"There was a slight stain on it so I had it removed. Please forgive us for this grave discourtesy and enjoy the remainder of your meal."

Chlaus nodded to Sebastian who walked away to get rid of the soiled cloth before turning to Ciel and Kira.

"Your butler is most talented."

"Talented? He only did what was expected of him as my servant." Ciel said loftily.

Kira hid a smirk behind her napkin as she wiped her face.

"Your tough!" Chlaus exclaimed. "But talent would be hard to find even if you looked all over Britain."

"Of course. But that is not the only reason I hired him. I have never tasted sweets better then Sebastian's."

Chlaus stared at Ciel for a moment before bursting into laughter.

"That is certainly a important reason for a child!"

Ciel simply smiled.

"I am looking forward to today's dessert."

Chlaus nodded before turning his attention to Kira.

"You have grown since the last time I saw you. You no longer hold the childishness in your features that you used to. You've become quite the beauty."

Kira smiled and dipped her head.

"My appearance may have changed but I am the same Kira I always have been."

Chlaus gave her a appraising look.

"No, no your not. You have a far more deadly gleam in your eye and you no longer act like a teen with the world to see but like a protector of your younger brother."

Kira dipped her head once again in acknowledgment of Chlaus words.

"I suppose we can not remain the same forever. Everyone must grow up one day. I have already seen the world in the three years I was away and I no longer have a interest in floating around aimlessly. I will stay here with Ciel for a long as he is willing to have me."

Chlaus eyes softened.

"You have matured. Your father would be so proud to see how you've grown. I know that as someone who has watched you grow over the years I am very proud to see the young woman you've become."

Kira cleared her throat and nodded.

"Thank you. That means a lot to me."

The three of them sat together in silence for several moments before Sebastian swept into the courtyard with a platter.

"I apologize for the wait. Dessert is served."


Kira and Ciel entered a shop that made high end walking sticks the next morning without a word, their cloaks swishing around them as they walked through the doorway.

The shop owner gave Ciel a condescending smile before moving his eyes to Kira and his gaze becoming leecherous.

"Welcome boy. On a errand for your father?"

Kira narrowed her eyes and saw Ciel twitch angrily out of the corner of her eye. Sebastian casually strolled past Kira and Ciel, holding the claim slip in his gloved hand.

"Excuse me, I'm here to retrieve my masters walking stick."

"Ahh yes, the owner of this stick. I was wondering who in the world would own a stick this short. I never guessed it would be a child-"

Quicker then the human eye could see Sebastian had the stick in hand and had slammed it forward, stopping it's forward momentum just a hairs width away from the shop owners forehead.

"Why I detect not a single bend. What a magnificent walking stick." Sebastian said pleasantly.

Kira smirked as the man trembled before turning with Ciel and stalking out of the shop without a word to the man, leaving Sebastian to pay the man.

Kira watched Ciel as he muttered under his breath about the cane with amusement, allowing him to walk ahead without her at his side so that he could mutter alone.

"Shall I offer my assistance my lady?" Sebastian asked smoothly, offering his arm with a closed eyed smile.

Kira smirked and accepted the offered arm, strolling down the street on Sebastian's arm.

She couldn't help but laugh as Sebastian slyly teased Ciel about his lack of growth. Kira and Ciel were helped into the carriage and they all headed home.

Once they climbed out Kira stretched with a yawn.

"I get so drowsy on carriage rides." She commented under her breath.

The three of them headed up the stairs and as Sebastian opened the door for the, he turned back to finish him.

"We have arrived home young master, Lady Kira. I will have tea prepared right away."

Kira didn't acknowledge his words, she was to busy staring in horror at the front hall and all the things that had been put up.

"Is something wro-"

"Dear god, cutesy things have taken over the manor." Kira breathed as she slowly walked in.

"Mister Sebastian!" Three voices wailed in tandem.

As three blurs barrelled towards them and Kira stepped back towards Sebastian, startled.

"Waaaa!"

The three blurs launched themselves towards Sebastian and Kira and knocked a startled Kira directly into Sebastian who grabbed her to hold her upright. Three bodies slammed into Kira's and she was pinned to Sebastian by the three servants as the wailed about cute things.

"What on earth-hey get off me!" Kira snapped, effectively knocking the servants out of their state and calming them enough that they were able to release Kira and Sebastian and step back.

Sebastian steadied Kira while she regained her bearings from being attacked by their chef who was dressed in bunny ears.

"Why are you all dressed like that?" Kira asked as she stepped away from Sebastian.

"Ask that crazy girl." Bard muttered.

"Crazy girl?"

Sebastian, Kira and Ciel all snuck over to the door that Bard pointed to and peeked hesitantly in the other room.

"CIIIIIEEEEELL! I MISSED YOU!"

Kira stepped sideways in time to avoid the tackle hug. Unfortunately Ciel was not so lucky and was then glomped by their over enthusiastic cousin.

Kira watched in amusement for a moment before Sebastian spoke.

"Ahem. Miss Elizabeth?"

"Good day Sebastian!" Elizabeth cheered.

Kira laughed and shook her head as Sebastian greeted her.

"I brought you a gift!" Elizabeth suddenly said, pulling a large pink...thing out of seemingly nowhere before presenting it to Sebastian.

"Thank you! Uh...what is it?"

Elizabeth giggled and stood on her tiptoes to place the pink horror on Sebastian. Kira's eyes widened as she saw Elizabeth tie a pretty bow on the massive pink bonnet.

It took Kira a moment for her brain to process the sight of Sebastian in the pink horror but once she did Kira was doubled over in laughter.

"You-...bonnet-...HAHAHAHAHAHA!"

A few feet away Ciel was bracing himself on his new walking stick as he laughed. Sebastian shot the snickering servants a black look and they stopped laughing.

"Lizzy, why are you here without your mother?" Kira finally said, clearing her throat to get rid of the huskiness that had filled her voice from the laughing.

"I wanted to visit Ciel so I came without telling her!"

Kira sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose.

"What were you thinking?! Your family is going to be worried sick! Especially Edward since he's not at school right now!"

Elizabeth nodded.

"That's how I snuck away. Everyone was focused on Edward."

Kira sighed again and started walking away while she undid the ties on her cloak.

"I need to take care of something. I'll meet you in your office Ciel."

Ciel nodded and Kira mounted the stairs.


After stopping by her room she dropped off her cloak and she headed into Ciel's office where she was now allowed to come and go as she pleased. She went over to the phone and dialled the number for the Midford Manor.

It rang several times before she was put through to the Midford Manor.

"Hello?"

"Hello, this is Kira Phantomhive. May I speak to one of the Midford household?"

"One moment."

There was muffled voices and familiar male voice came on the line.

"What can I do for you cousin?"

"Hey Edward. I'm just calling to let you know that Elizabeth isn't missing. She actually snuck over here for the day."

"What?! Tell Ciel that I'm sorry and that we'll send someone over right away." Edward said.

"No, no. Don't send someone over today. Send someone tomorrow, that way she can spend one day with us. I wasn't calling so that she could be taken home, I just called to let you guys know so you didn't worry."

Edward sighed heavily into the phone.

"Hopefully she doesn't cause to much chaos."

Instantly Kira's mind flashed to a pictures of Sebastian in the bonnet and she started to snicker.

"Oh no, what did she do."

"She put Sebastian into a bonnet!" Kira cackled.

There was a moment of silence.

"...did you just say she out Sebastian into a bonnet?"

"It's pink and frilly and the most ugly thing I have ever seen in my life! It's hilarious!"

She heard Edward snicker on the end of the line.

"I wish I could see it."

Kira pictured it again and set herself off into another fit of laughter.

"Believe me, whatever your picturing in your mind isn't nearly as funny as what he actually looks like. It's one of the funniest sights you'll ever see."

Edward was laughing on the other end.

"Listen, I need to go but I'll be sure to call you if I end up in town for something so that we can do something together." He finally said with amusement in his voice.

"Absolutely. Have a good weekend."

"Will do."

The call was ended and Kira dropped down into Ciel's chair, giving a idle spin. The door was thrown open moments later and without even looking Ciel flung himself onto the chair and subsequently onto Kira.

He landed and knocked the air out of Kira who shoved him off her and onto the floor as she tried to regain her breath.

"Would you look before you fling yourself down?!" Kira snapped as she stood to her feet and went around to sit in the chair across the desk.

Ciel simply stood and sat down into his seat, dropping his head onto his arms with a groan.

As Kira flipped through some stray files Sebastian proceeded to coolly remind Ciel of all the reasons he couldn't turn his fiancée away which caused Ciel to sigh loudly.

Kira shook her head and accepted the small slice of cake that was handed to her as Ciel told Sebastian to feed Elizabeth or something and send her on her way.

"But Lady Elizabeth wishes to dance with you."

Ciel twitched and Kira raised a brow as she leaned back in her chair.

"Young master...?"

"What is it?"

"I've never seen you do so myself but...You do know how to dance right?"

Ciel spun his chair in answer.

Sebastian released a long sigh and when Ciel made a comment about not wasting his time with dancing Sebastian proceeded to lecture him in why dancing was necessary.

Ciel finally agreed to learn and told Sebastian to send for a dancing tutor. There was no time and so Sebastian stated that he would teach Ciel how to dance.

The lesson was a disaster.

The entire time Ciel and Sebastian were attempting to dance Kira had to swallow her laughter. This was highly entertaining.

Finally Sebastian sighed.

"Your dancing ability leaves much to be desired. How very catastrophic young master. You must not hang from me, the lady, so."

Ciel let out a enraged squawk.

"You're too tall! Ladies don't come in such monstrous heights!"

Kira finally lost the battle and started giggling. Two sets of eyes swung to face her, one enraged, one mildly irritated.

"You both look like idiots. Sebastian, you are not going to be able to teach Ciel how to dance when you do it that way."

Kira then set aside her napkin and rose gracefully, strolling over to her brother and Sebastian.

"If you believe this isn't working then may I ask how you believe he should learn in this short time?" Sebastian asked with a quirked brow.

Kira smirked and curtsied low in front of Ciel.

"May I have this dance my lord?"


Ciel blinked.

"You can dance?"

"I have mastered the basics of all dances done at social events. It was required by my mother. I have even tutored young men and women alike in dance."

Ciel turned red and started to sputter.

"Is there something wrong Ciel?" Kira asked innocently.

"You have taught dance and you didn't say anything?! You could have saved me the humiliation of dancing with Sebastian if you had just said something!"

Kira grinned.

"Why do you think I stayed silent until now?"

"Why you little-!"

Kira held a finger to his lips to silence him.

"Lesson one. No matter what you truly think of your partner never let it show on your face."

Ciel's eyes bugged out and Kira swallowed a unladylike snort as she placed his hand on her back and her own on his shoulder before placing her hand in his.

"Lesson two. The man leads which means that as the female I do not control the movement of the dance. You do. I will guide you but once you have the basic steps down I will be releasing control of our movement to you."

It took lots of time and patience but she managed to teach him the Viennese Waltz. Once it was done he was taken to his room to change into the clothes that had been brought for him.

Kira went to her room and after digging through the closet she found a wine red dress that she hadn't warn in a very long time. She pulled out the pins that held her hair in her usual bun, allowing her sapphire curls to fall loose around her shoulders.

Kira smiled at her reflection and did up a locket around her neck before slipping her feet into matching slippers and heading out into the hall where Ciel was just exiting his own bedroom.

"My, you look quite dashing in that outfit little brother."

Ciel blushed slightly before smiling.

"Thanks. You look beautiful like that. I really like it when you leave your hair down."

Kira smiled before curtsying and gesturing towards the stairs at the end of the hall.

"After you my lord."

Ciel bowed in return before walking towards the stairs. Sebastian stepped up next to her and offered a arm which Kira took.

"You look ravishing milady."

Kira smirked and gave a shallow curtsy.

"Why I'm flattered. You always look dashing yourself."

Sebastian grinned before leading towards the stairs.

Together she and Sebastian followed Ciel down to where Elizabeth and the servants had gathered.

However they walked into a less then peaceful situation.

"GIVE IT BACK!"

Kira and Sebastian froze in time to see Elizabeth's eyes fill up with tears as she clenched her hand into a fist around a familiar ring.

"Elizabeth! Give that ring back to Ciel this instant!" Kira gasped, dropping Sebastian's arm as she almost ran to where Elizabeth and Ciel were facing off.

"I was only trying to make you look cute! How come your so angry! Your mean! I HATE THIS RING!"

Kira's eyes went wide with horror as Elizabeth raised one hand and threw the ring on the ground with all her might.

"No!" Kira shouted as she lunged forward, fingers grasping for the ring in vain.

But she was to slow in her reaction and the ring slipped from her fingers only to crash to the floor and end up destroyed.

Kira heard Ciel inhale sharply and he turned fiery eyes on Elizabeth, raising one arm with his face twisted with anger and hurt and Kira knew that he wasn't going to stop.

Instantly Kira jumped in between Elizabeth and Ciel, closing her eyes and bracing herself as the blow landed.

There was gasps from the servants and a wail from Elizabeth as Ciel's hand made it's connection with Kira's cheek.

The slap resounded through the ballroom and everything was utterly silent as all eyes fell on the nineteen year old girl kneeling before Ciel with Elizabeth shielded behind her.

Ciel's eyes went impassable wide and he reached up with trembling fingers to touch her reddening cheek.

"I-I..."

Kira smiled and gracefully stood to her feet before leaning down and gently brushing her lips across Ciel's forehead.

"It's alright."

Then she curtsied and swept the pieces of the ring into her hand before moving away from the group. Everything was silent and tense as Ciel panted softly until Sebastian stepped forward and gave a shallow bow.

"Please excuse us Miss Elizabeth. That ring was extremely important to my master and to Lady Kira since it is a family heirloom. That ring was the one ring that was passed down from each head of the Phantomhive family. Please forgive my masters discourtesy."

As Elizabeth realized what the ring meant to Ciel Kira slipped the pieces in the ring into a small drawstring pouch that had been hidden in the folds of her dress.

"Oh Ciel. I'm so-"

"It is of no consequence. It was just a old ring. Whether I wear that ring or not I, Ciel Phantomhive, am the head of the Phantomhive family."

Kira tilted her head and smiled softly at her little brother.

"What's with that face?" He said as Eilizabeth started to cry.

"B-becuase-.."

"That face is a fright. Can you even call yourself a lady?" He said in a mild tone. "I don't want to ask you to dance when your looking like that."

Elizabeth sniffed and her face lit up in a smile.

"The rule of the ball is to forget your troubles and dance the night away. Is it not my lady?"

Elizabeth's tears stopped and she placed her own gloved hand into Ciel's.

"Yes!"

Ciel and Elizabeth took to the floor and out of the corner of her eye Kira could see Finny and Tanaka dancing.

Kira grinned and clapped along to the beat, enjoying watching her brother dance but secretly wishing to be out there on the floor with them.


Sebastian was playing the violin with a small smile on his face as he watched the young couple dance across the floor when he felt a tap on his shoulder.

He glanced back to see the demon that accompanied Kira standing there. His name was Jonathan if Sebastian remembered correctly.

"I am not a dancer, however I am very good at playing the violin. If I play, I want you to dance with my si-Pardon, I mean Kira. She hasn't danced since we went to China a year and a half ago even thought she loves dancing."

Sebastian nodded and passed the violin over, watching as Jonathan picked up the melody perfectly.

Sebastian turned to face Kira and saw the nineteen year old swaying to the music with a warm smile on her face. For the first time since arriving she actually looked her age, instead of older and with all those walls up.

As he walked over he saw the lights reflecting in her eyes and not for the first time he wondered about her. This girl with a almost inhuman beauty that appeared out of no where and in a matter of months already had more say in Ciel's life that any of his other family. The only person he had worked with thus far that Ciel trusted unconditionally.

He approached Kira who clearly wasn't paying attention to him and gently rested a hand on her arm.

The girl didn't flinch but flicked her eyes over to Sebastian and he watched in bemusement as the walls went flying up as a practiced smile slid across her face.

"Yes?"

Sebastian smiled, a real smile instead of his usual polite one, and bowed shallowly before offering a hand.

"Would you honour me with a dance milady?"

Surprise lit in Kira's sapphire depths before a small smile flickered to life on her face and she curtsied.

"The honour would be mine to accept milord." Kira responded, placing her hand gently in his.

He twirled her onto the dance floor before resting his hand on her back and they began to dance.

Sebastian blinked in surprise as he found himself dancing with his full ability with Kira matching him perfectly.

A small grin flickered across his face as he began to add small little extras to the normal dance and soon he forgot all about Ciel and Elizabeth as he enjoyed a wonderful dance with the first equally skilled partner he had danced with in a very long time.

"You are quite a skilled dancer." Sebastian commented as they whirled across the floor.

"So are you." Kira said with a breathless laugh.

As they danced the biggest and most genuine smile Sebastian had seen on Kira yet bloomed across her face, making her eyes light up and her cheeks pink. Looking at her practically glowing face Sebastian could honestly admit that Kira Phantomhive was one of the most beautiful women he had seen, especially now.

Elizabeth's giggles filled the air and soon Kira's warm, musical laughter joined the girlish giggles, making the usually quiet and empty halls fill with love and life just like they were all those years ago.


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