A/N: Hey buddies... I really hope none of you are mad at me. I know I went on an unintentional hiatus, but I'm back now, and I promise I won't leave again. I really don't have any excuse except that, once school started, a lot of stuff went down and I just lost track of time. I promise I won't abandon this story, and I'll make it a habit to post every week. If I forget to post, you have the right to send me an angry PM. Sound fair? Oh, good! I'm also sorry about how short this chapter is. It's got a lot of plot, though, so I think that makes up for the length.

Disclaimer: I don't own Black Butler.

On to the chapter!


Elizabeth sighed slightly and prepared for another day of confusion. "And who are you, exactly?"

"My name is Anabelle. I saw your struggle and wanted to help." Anabelle smiled. Elizabeth supposed it should've been a nice smile, but it was twisted in a horrific way that made her stomach cringe.

"Are you an angel…?" Elizabeth didn't understand why an angel would want to help her demonic problem, particularly if, as Ciel said, she was already damned.

The woman's eyes flashed, red and dangerous. "Oh, child, I think you will find I am the exact opposite of an angel." The woman breathed the last few words into Elizabeth's ear, making the young girl shudder in fright.

Elizabeth remained silent for a few seconds, hoping that Anabelle would not want to continue their guessing game. Finally, she sighed and said, "Please don't look at me like that. I know you're a demon."

Anabelle clapped, a sly smile dancing across her face. "Oh, good. You're a clever one. Now, I saw your problem, and I believe I know of a solution."

Elizabeth looked at Anabelle impatiently when the woman paused. "Go on. I'm listening."

Anabelle leaned in close and whispered in Elizabeth's ear. Elizabeth's eyes widened as she realized how realistic Anabelle's suggestion was. However, there was something important that seemed to have been overlooked in the demoness's plans. Elizabeth looked quizzically at her.

"Why would you do that? It's not like you get anything out of it."

Anabelle shrugged. "I'm bored. This is a distraction. I already fed a few years ago, and I'm not a glutton like the Raven, so I have no need for a fresh soul. The look on your love's face when he realizes what you did will be plenty to keep me satisfied for centuries." She sighed. "It will be absolutely priceless.

"So," she continued. "Do we have a deal?"

Elizabeth nodded resolutely, and the world turned black for the second time in her life. She heard Anabelle's voice calling out the words for the ritual.

"Are you certain you wish to make a contract with me? The gates of Paradise have already been closed to you. I shall not take your soul in payment, but instead take the joy in watching the Cat bumble around as my price."

"I am sure." Elizabeth's voice didn't waver.

"What is your wish?"

"To prevent Ciel from succeeding in his mission, and to turn me into a demon."

"Where would you like the contract seal to be placed?"

"Somewhere that it overpowers the contract that I have with Ciel without him noticing."

Somewhere in the darkness, Elizabeth could feel Anabelle nod. "Then our contract is complete. I will not be immediately beside you, but in the shadows. If you should need me, I will be there."

The darkness faded. When the light returned to the room, Elizabeth saw that Anabelle has disappeared with it. A knock sounded on her door, and she jumped.

"C-come in," she stuttered. Pull yourself together, she thought. You've made a deal before. Why is this any different?

Because you're lying to Ciel, her mind answered.

Just then, the demon in question poked his head in, decked out in fencing gear. "Do you still wish to fence, my lady?"

She smiled and took the hand he offered. "Of course. Lead the way."


A/N: hope you liked it! If you did, review! If you didn't, review anyways and tell me what I did wrong! Thanks guys, and see y'all next week :D