Alright, after many many all-nighters trying to rid myself of writers block, here is Chapter eight. Please read the author's note at the bottom.

Enjoy.

Warnings: Mention of horny nobles, two jealous demons, a hair fiasco, alcohol, and drunken P.D.A.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything, ok? I'm just holding it for a friend XD


Chapter VIII

"No." The voices of two cousins rang out in unison. The earl stood up from his desk, arms crossed over his chest. His cousin, who was leaning against the wall beside him, was in a similar position. Sebastian smirked, putting a letter back in to its envelope, "But, it is the queen's wish for you to attend." The younger demon sat back down, a defeated expression on his face, "I absolutely loathe parties, Sebastian. You know that… "Sebastian was suddenly in his face, a devilish smile on his visage, "My lord, are you going back on your word? What about your watchdog loyalty?" Ciel blushed and looked away, "No…" Rayna played with her hair, sulking. 'I don't particularly like parties either…' Ciel looked over at the duchess," I don't know what you are so sullen for; at least you can dance properly." Sebastian followed his master's gaze and smirked when he saw the woman blush," Is there something wrong?" Rayna fiddled with the lace on her bodice," At parties… I usually end up drinking too much. It's… not a good situation." Ciel's eye twitched and he bit his lip to keep from laughing. Sebastian's smirk returned and he bowed," My lady, I will make sure to keep you as far from the champagne as possible." Rayna's blush spread and she nodded. "Now I suggest we all get ready, yes?" He stood and offered his hand to his master. Ciel stood, grumbling. "Now, now, master… at least you won't be going in a dress this time around."

"Pull harder, Mei Rin." "I-I'm trying m'lady!" Rayna lay bent over her bed; the clumsy made desperately trying to tighten the duchess' corset. "There, I got it, yes I did!" She finished looping the laces and pulled back as the redhead stood. "Thank you; now help me put this dress on please." Mei Rin lifted the dress, dropping it over Rayna's head. Soon muffled exasperations came from the mountain of fabric as she desperately tried to find the neck hole and arm holes. Mei Rin struggled to right the dress. When the duchess' head finally popped through, she let out a gasp for air. "Sorry, m'lady." Mei Rin grinned sheepishly as she smoothed out the fabric of the skirt. The dress was black and pale blue. The sleeves were off her shoulder and ruched. The bodice was silky and cut low, emphasizing her chest overtly. The skirt was ornately decorated with many overlapping patterns. On her feet was a pair of white boots, covered by the floor length skirt of her dress. As always, her pearls were around her neck and in her ears. She turned, making the skirt fan out as she admired herself in the mirror. 'Sebastian is a genius.. Somehow he knows what I like even more than I do…' "Oi, m'lady your face sure is turnin' red! Are you alright?" Rayna shook her head to clear away her thoughts as she frowned, still watching her reflection. "What should I do with my hair?" "Oh let me do it!" Mei Rin readily attacked her long crimson locks.

Twenty minutes later, both women were crying. Rayna's hair was in twenty different directions, a brush and comb lost somewhere inside. Sebastian burst inside, expecting trouble. What he found made him choke back a chuckle. "I'm so sorry, yes I am! I ruined Lady Rayna's pretty hair!" The maid was crying louder and louder. Sebastian gently took Mei Rin from the ground, offering his handkerchief to her, "Now really, Mei Rin, it is quite alright. You tried your best," His kind gesture sent the maid in to shock. She quickly ran away as her cheeks flamed. Rayna watched, biting her rosy lip in annoyance, her tears having ceased. 'Damn that flirt…' Her thoughts were cut off suddenly as she felt Sebastian start to separate her locks. "Really, such lovely hair should not be subjected to such treatment." The duchess felt her face heat up. She closed her eyes as he continued working, successfully untangling the scarlet waves. "Now.. let's see…" The demon butler set about his new quest, twisting and curling the hair before him. Soon he was done, having put up the hair in to several ornate buns and curls. "Alright then, we mustn't be late for the Queen's gala. I shall go fetch my master." He bowed, leaving Rayna in front of the mirror, in awe of how talented he was. 'Damn him for being so perfect…'

"Bloody hell; was every noble in England invited to this party?" Ciel adjusted his cravat, clearly annoyed. "Well it is a ball thrown by the Queen. Would you expect only to have a few people attending?" Rayna sighed, sticking close to Sebastian as she eyed the waiter coming near them, a tray of sinful beverages in his hands. Sebastian glared at him and he immediately changed directions. "My lord, why are you complaining so? No one has asked you to dance, and Lady Elizabeth is not attending." "Too many people, Sebastian. Too many noises, too many scents… It's even worse now with my demonic senses than when I was human." Ciel sighed, sitting down at a table. Rayna went to sit down when a firm hand grasped hers. "Now, now, aren't you a sight for sore eyes?" Rayna turned to see a Chinese man, dressed in Oriental formal wear. He exuded an air of cockiness, and Rayna could not help but notice that he smelled faintly of opium. "Lau, what on earth are you doing here?" Ciel crossed his legs, sipping a cup of tea. It was then that the duchess noticed the man's accompaniment. She was a slender but curvaceous young thing, also Chinese. She could not help but notice how scantily clad she was. Ran Mao spoke softly only a word, "Invited." The man called Lau pulled Rayna in to his arms. "I believe a dance is in order, my lady. Do you not agree?" Rayna flushed, "Uhm…""No." Rayna looked up to a bemused butler. Lau smiled cheekily, "Oh, Mr. Butler how very nice to see you. Is there a reason I may not dance with the lady?" Before Sebastian could reply, Rayna was tugged on to the dance floor. Lau held her close as he rapidly swung her to the tempo of the song. The surprised and confused girl could only follow him, looking desperately for Sebastian. Said butler was silently fuming, while his Master looked at him somberly. Ran Mao sat on the table, crossing her legs. Although she was not attempting to be overly provocative, Ciel soon found himself being pushed from the table by perverted men. He crossed his arms and huffed. 'Stupid parties…'

As the song ended, Rayna made her escape. She dodged various people in a rainbow of colors, searching for the familiar face of Sebastian. Instead, she once again found Lau. "You look thirsty, here, drink this." Rayna took it, assuming it was water.

Sebastian sifted through the crowd with ease. What he came upon was an odd sight. A circle of noblemen and musicians was around the duchess in the bandstand. She sat on a bench, straddling the harp with one leg, scandalously. The aforementioned leg was exposed to the thigh, her skirt having been hiked up around her hip. Her nimble and delicate fingers glided across the strings, her nose and cheeks red. Sebastian glowered as the men gawked at her, lust written on every face. He cleared his throat, stepping in front of Rayna. "Gentlemen, would it not be best to get back to your duties and such? The queen will not be pleased." He smiled in mock sincerity. The men looked at each other and then to the opposite side of the room, where the elderly queen was seated in her throne. They soon broke apart and the demon turned back to Rayna, an annoyed expression on his face. "My lady, it is not proper for you to act in such a way. Your display is most unbefitting." Even as he said this, his eyes traversed her pale skin, his voice heavy with hunger. Rayna stopped playing and pouted, rising to her feet with a stumble. "Not fair, Sebby-kun." She stomped away, leaving him confused. 'Sebby-kun? Please tell me that when drunk, she does not turn in to a shinigami…' He followed after her, pulling her close when he'd caught up. "Come now, my lady, I am merely concerned for your wellbeing." He looked down at her and raised an eyebrow. She was now nuzzling against his coat. "My lady… have you been drinking?" Rayna giggled, twirling around, "Maybe~" Her voice was slightly slurred, and held a flirtatious air. "Dance with me!" Sebastian shook his head condescendingly but led her on to the floor nonetheless.

Ciel watched from his new seat, feeling a knot form in his throat. He gripped the edge of the table until his knuckles turned white. "Jealously is not a befitting emotion for you, my dear Earl." Ciel blushed, turning to the man next to him, who had his sister in his lap. "Lau, why did you give her wine?" "Wine? You mean it wasn't water?" Ciel glared at his face of true confusion. 'Idiot…' "Say, who is that woman anyway?" Lau smiled. The young earl looked at him, eye twitching, a vein on his forehead nearly bursting from his skin, "If you didn't know who she was, why did you act so familiar?"

Sebastian twirled Rayna around the floor. The drunken duchess smiled, "Everyone is jealous, teeheehee." Sebastian looked around to find nearly every woman in the room glaring daggers at the girl in his arms and smirked. "Indeed it seems to be so." Rayna giggled, suddenly pulling Sebastian down to her height by his tie. The surprised butler cocked an eyebrow, "Something wrong, my lady?" She looked at him, her cerulean eyes burning with desire, "I wish to make them more jealous." She crashed her lips on to his, her tipsy state having obviously impaired her judgment. Sebastian smirked in to the kiss, pulling her closer as he ignored the angry sighs and surprised gasps that rose from the people around them. He pulled away after several moments and looked around, sensing that a certain person's demonic aura had just spiked. He turned to the door, glimpsing the bustle of Ciel's coat as it disappeared through the doorway. He frowned, not noticing that the duchess had gone limp in his arms. When he turned back to her he chuckled to himself, lifting the unconscious duchess in to his arms. He turned and strode to the door, ignoring the glares and gossip as he walked out.

'Tomorrow's newspaper will surely be interesting…' The demon snickered.


Alright my pretties, I have a request for you!

Even though my main focus will always be Kuroshitsuji, and this story, I have a growing urge to do something different.

Here is where you come in!

Below this will be a list of anime that I am willing to do a fan fic for, as well as the romantic pairings that I will have involved for them. Please tell me in a review or in pm which you would rather see. I will be taking votes untill the release of Chapter 9, so cast your ballots as soon as you can!

Anime/Pairings:

Yugi-Oh/Yuugi X Yami

Inuyasha/Inuyasha X Kagome

Bleach/Rangiku X anyone (tell me who you want when you vote)

Death Note/Light X "L"

Naruto/Naruto X Sasuke

Please vote! When the winning category is decided, you will be mentioned in my author's note. There will also be a link on my profile after the story is made, to one or more fanarts done by me relating to the story.

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Dattebayo~