As you know already. Florida was attacked by a bastard who somehow managed to slip through the fbi cracks.
Many lives were lost and we grieve for them.
Sadly though this horrible tragedy brought those out religious hypocrites that give Christians like me a horrible name.
Please do not let them overshadow the tragedy the victims families are going through.
Love you and enjoy.
Currently, the master, lady and little mistress were in an open carriage, Rosella sitting on her mother's lap. Behind them was a lesser carriage being driven by Tanaka, while May-rin, Snake, Bard, And Finney sat in the back. The maid, cook and gardener were singing a little tune.
"Holiday, holiday we're going on a holiday~"
Ciel had a twitch when they sang, utterly annoying.
"Listen to them young master," Sebastian said in great amusement," They're praising you for being such a kind master."
The Earl frowned," I only brought them along because I didn't want the Manor in ruins when we got back."
Elizabeth made a tiny giggle with a gloved hand delicately placed over her mouth. Hearing the song made Rosella confused
"Papa, I thought we were going for business," She said looking up at her father, blues eyes clouded in confusion.
Ciel responded by patting her head, careful not to undo the ribbon he gave her, he never could understand why she insisted on wearing it with every outfit she had.
"We are but they don't know that."
They were going to a little village called Houndsworth, it is notoriously known for training vicious attack dogs. Because of their cruel nature to innocent dogs, her majesty ordered the Phantomhive family to confiscate the land to build a resort. The queen, like so many, also told them to be wary since they might and will bring their small child with them and she was worried about her wellbeing.
"It appears we are here," Sebastian said as they approached a sign that said Houndsworth.
The servant looked on in joy until the saw nothing but dangling dog collars and canine skulls. They screamed in terror except Snake.
"Oh I forgot to mention that Her Majesty's resort is yet to be built," Ciel said with ease.
The servants looked down and said," Yes sir."
"Says Oscar."
They made it to the town and noticed the hostile glares the emancipated villagers, Elizabeth tightened her grip on Rosella. The carriages then rode by a house and saw a man play with a dog.
"Sit," He commanded, the dog did as it was told.
Roll over," He said, the dog did again, it then went to lick his master.
"ooh, I'll do what he says," May-rin said with a blush.
"He manipulates them with treat to do his bidding," Sebastian said calmly," the dog then welcome a chain around his neck, it fawns over its master. I simply do not understand."
"Sebastian," Ciel said calmly all though there a hint of surprise," Are you saying that you are not fond of dogs?"
Sebastian made a small chuckle," I have always been fond of cats so you can say that I despise canines."
The Earl looked at his butler and then went," Woof."
Elizabeth and Rosella laughed softly.
The carriages continued to move until they stopped at a large mansion, Barrymore castle, the large wooden doors opened to reveal a man and women. The man had short yet wavy white hair with violet eyes, he wore a white suit in contrast of his pale skin. The women a few steps behind him looked almost near identical to the man but she wore a purple maids outfit.
"We presume this is the Earl and Lady of Phantomhive," The man said with a small smile.
The demon Butler nodded, "Yes."
The maid then bowed," Welcome to Barrymore Castle, our master awaits your arrival."
Sebastian eyed the both of them with suspicion, the other servant, mainly the males eyed the maid with heart shaped eyes except Snake.
"She's lovely, yes she is," May-rin piped.
Finney blushed at the women's beauty.
Sebastian got off the carriage and opened the door for his master's. Then the man in white saw that Elizabeth was holding a child, he then went to pat the little girls head.
"Such a beautiful child."
Rosella blushed at the compliment.
"Angela, show our guests to the master I shall stay here and help with the luggage," The man instructed.
The maid whose name was Angela nodded," Yes dear." She turned toward the doors," Follow me please."
They followed the maid inside where Sebastian took off Ciel's Hat, Elizabeth's coat and Rosella's shawl, they were then lead to a room that looked like an office. It looked rather gruesome with the severed heads of animals hung with care on the walls, Rosella, who was placed on the ground after when she got inside, clung onto her father's leg in fright. They continued to look at the trophies until they heard the cracking of a whip and a woman's yelp of pain. Their attention was turned to a man beating Angela.
"Who the hell are these Chihuahuas!? I told you to bring the Queen's guard dogs when they arrived."
Ciel and Elizabeth twitched slightly at insult while Rosella was thinking an image of her parents as cute little toy dogs.
The man continued to beat his maid," Can't. You. do. anything. Right!?"
Angela started to cry.
Ciel barked an order, "Move Sebastian."
The man, now dubbed 'monster' from Rosella, raised his whip again but a gloved hand grabbed his wrist before he could do anymore damage.
The man looked at saw Sebastian," What are you doing you filthy Doberman?! Somebody should train you better. Let me go right now"
"He's acting on my orders." A voice said calmly.
The man looked and spat," Who the hell are you?!"
"From the sound of it you have already received the letter we've sent," Ciel pulled back a chair for Elizabeth and sat down next to his, he then picked up Rosella and sat her on his lap after putting his walking stick on the desk," I am Ciel, the Earl of Phantomhive."
The lord of the house managed to release his wrists," You mean to tell me that toy poodles like you are the Queens Dog's?"
Elizabeth chuckled," You don't like small breeds lord Henry, well that's hardly fair."
Meanwhile outside, Finney was still in his happy place thinking about the fair Angela. The man in white, who introduced himself as Ash smiled in amusement.
"It seems your little friend has taken a liking to my wife."
Hearing the dreaded word, Finny snapped out of it while Bard dropped the boxes he was carrying, "WHAT?!"
Ash almost jumped but remained calm," Yes. Angela is my lovely wife."
Finny was heartbroken.
~0~
Back in the office there was a tense silence as the lords look over paperwork. Angela tried to pour some tea but she was still shaking from her beating, Sebastian took pity on the girl whispered to her.
"Please miss allow me."
He started to pour some when Henry slammed his hands on the desk," There's nothing to discuss, under no circumstances will I ever sell Barrymore castle to anybody."
"Why is that?" Ciel asked.
Henry looked at the teen and spoke," Because of the curse.
"Oh, what curse," Elizabeth asked in great curiosity.
"This village and it's dog have been with us for centuries, anybody whore interferes with is us will be cursed in a most horrible way."
Feeling his paternal instincts rise he ordered Sebastian to take Rosella to the guest room but Angela volunteered to do so. Once the child was gone Ciel spoke with an amused smirk.
"I am very interested now."
Henry growled," What?"
The Earl sat back with his hands folded," You've peaked my curiosity, I'd like to see this dreaded curse of yours lord Henry."
Henry responded by growling like a feral dog.
~0~
Ash and Angela gently knocked on the door to the guest room of Ciel and Lizzy. When they heard a faint come on they saw that the Earl and Lady in front of the fireplace reading a book, they even saw little Rosella sitting between them, playing with her doll.
"What is it you need? Asked Sebastian as he gently ran a soft bristle brush on Ciel's coat," My masters are just about to retire soon."
Ash spoke," Please we are begging you, please leave Barrymore Castle, leave this village immediately."
Angela nodded, agreeing with her husband.
"No," The earl replied," we are here to do the Queen's will and we intend to follow it to the end."
"Then don't do it for yourselves, do it for your little child," Ash said almost near desperate.
Elizabeth was unswayed. Back then she would have agreed but after a handful of missions with Rosella, she knew that the tiny five-year-old she called her child was very useful," Is there something you're not telling us?"
Angela trembled," We can't say."
Then a loud howl pierced through the night.
"It's here," Ash said in fright," The demon hound."
Through the curtain was a silhouette of a wolf like creature, Rosella screamed and clung onto to her Papa.
"Sebastian!" Ciel yelled.
The butler ran to the curtains and threw them open but there was nothing there, he then looked out the window and noticed an eerie green path. Out in the village there was mass hysteria.
"IT'S THE DEMON HOUND!"
"WHO WAS IT? WHO WAS THE PUNISHED ONE?"
A loud knock was heard at the castle, when it was opened it revealed a crowd of the villagers.
"It was James."
The group along with the servant of both Phantomhive and Barrymore ran to a small house, there was a corpse of a man, they were briefly told that a demon dog was terrorizing the village, anyone who opposed lord Barrymore was sure to be punished. The man they saw dead was the same man they saw this morning.
"So it was James," henry said as though he didn't care," He was the bad dog."
A man with a bushy mustaches nodded," yes he broke the minimum of five dog, he had six of 'em."
The lord closed his eyes and nodded," A sixth dog. Then this was suitable."
Bard grew angry, "Is that all you could say?!"
Henry growled, "This village is under my rule and no one else's. The demon hound protects that."
Soon the villagers started chanting an eerie tune that made Rosella gulp. Two men carried the body all the while still chanting.
"I was certain you outsiders were going to be the demon's next victim," Henry said with a hint of disappointment.
Ciel glared at the man and instinctively held his wife and child's hands.
Back at the castle, the Earl and Lady were clothed into their night clothes and settled on the bed. Sebastian walked in holding a shaking Rosella.
"Sorry to intrude but little mistress was terrified to be alone and asked me to bring her here."
Ciel sighed, "Very well."
Once the child was placed on her parents bed, Sebastian took his leave. Rosella lied in the middle, she was still shaking so Lizzie stroked her blonde hair in a warm, motherly way.
"It's okay my little darling," she said soothingly.
The child looked at her mamma and papa with big scared eyes," The demon hound won't get me right?"
Ciel made a soft smile and held his little child close," Nothing will ever come near you. Not as long as we are here."
Feeling reassured, Rosella fell into a deep sleep.
Both Lizzie and Ciel gave her a kiss on the head.
~0~
The following day was filled with woe as the Phantomhive servants did nothing but sulk after breakfast. Bard, Finney, May-rin and Snake were currently seated outside the castle, the chef had his head on a crate while the others, excluding snake but his friends were included, had dread aura surrounding them.
"Aye, this is turning out to be the worst holiday eva'," Bard said, his cigarette moving to and fro.
"Yes it is," the maid said in agreement.
"Is it too late to hurry and flee?" Snake asked and then added," Says Emily."
Just as the idea of running away sounded like a good idea, Sebastian came walking by with a picnic and swimming clothes.
"Now now, I thought you were all excited about the trip," He said smoothly.
"Yea well that was before," Bard muttered.
The butler made a smile and lifted the items he was carrying," Come now we're on holiday, let us enjoy it while we can."
Just hearing that made the servants and snakes happy again.
At the swimming hole every one of the servants were having a jolly good time, the water was nice and warm. Snake befriend a few moccasins and welcomed them to his little family of snakes. Finny saw Angela sitting on a blanket on the sand and was about to wave at her until he saw Ash sitting down next to her holding a parasol over her head, poor Finney wanted to drown himself at that moment. At that moment, Ciel, Lizzie and Rosella were sitting on a platform with Sebastian giving them some tea, Rosella was drawing cute little pictures of roses, birds, stars, flowers and dogs in a little green drawing book Sebastian gave her so she can write notes for her lessons. Although it appeared to be a cute little picture of a five year old child in actuality, she was drawing codes.
When she became the Queen's guard puppy, Rosella found innocent little ways to pass down messages of information she was able to gather whenever she would sneak into a place where the culprit in question spoke of his or her plans, using her small size to her advantage to either hide or stay perfectly still and pass off as a doll, her strong point was drawing little pictures. A simple picture of a rose could mean that the culprit was willing to spill blood, a star could mean that the culprit wanted attention, bird could mean that he was watching every single movement of his target. The possibilities were endless and only her loving parents and Sebastian knew what was going on in her little head.
Once she was satisfied with her little artwork, she tore the page out and gave it to Ciel who studied it.
He nodded and gave the paper to Sebastian who in turn left for an unknown destination.
It was relatively peaceful until a few villagers came running, screaming like mad men.
"We caught it," A man said, "we caught the demon hound it was James's dog."
"Hurry, the punishments 'bout to begin!"
~0~
A dog was chained to a circular stone wall; it was growling at the other dogs who were used to attack. The villagers were shouting while lord Henry stood there with his arms crossed and smirk on his disgusting face.
"Such a bad dog," he muttered.
"There's something in his mouth!" A villager shouted.
A man went to the dog and tried to get whatever it was he was holding in his teeth but the dog refused and endured a beating. The Phantomhives and servants watched the ordeal, Finney started to look uneasy.
"Release the dogs!"
The dogs began to attack the helpless creature while the villagers cheered and shouted, Finney started to shake violently as memories of his past life invaded his head, he started mumbling to himself until he yelled at the top of his lungs.
"Let the poor thing go," He surprised everyone with his yell.
he then ran to a large wooden beam and picked it up as if it were a twig and swung it at the attack dogs with ease. An elderly woman screamed in shock and fainted with two man catching her before she hit the ground. Meanwhile the phantomhives and servant ran to the gardener, they turned and saw the hostile villagers giving them death glares.
As a result, the Phantomhives were chained to the wall with Ciel and Elizabeth being chained by the arms and Rosella being a few feet off the ground by her waist while the servants were tied to a post gagged.
"Not so tough now are you," Henry said with wild eyes.
"Lord Barrymore please show some mercy just this once," Angela cried out with pleading eyes.
"These people have nothing to do with this," Ash added," At least let the child go."
Henry glared at his servants, who in turn flinched at his gaze," Fine then maybe if they'll listen to reason."
He walked to Ciel and grabbed his shirt," if you agree to leave this village and never have the Queen send her lackeys back, I'll let you all go."
The Earl jerked his face away and smirked," Do you honestly believe that a shallow threat like that will provoke us?"
Lizzie nodded," Besides the only demon we see is staring right at us."
Henry's eyes shook as rage fed off him in wild hunger, "Fine then, I'll show what happens to anyone who defy me.
He had the dogs charge with Angela shielding her eyes.
"Lord Barrymore please!" Ash desperately cried out, "Please spare the child! She is innocent!"
In his desperation he grabbed his masters sleeve. Only to be violently struck across the face and thrown to the ground.
"Know your place boy!"
Before the dogs could even touch the Phantomhives, Sebastian came and threw all away, Henry was losing his patience and tried to order the dogs to attack again; the dogs walked to the demon growling.
"Such insolent creatures one of the many reasons I despise dogs," he muttered as his eyes turned demon red.
The dogs shivered and bowed in fright.
It was all revealed that the supposed demon hound was a lie concocted by Barrymore in a desperate attempt to keep the power of control he had over Houndsworth. The many evidence were in Rosella's drawings, the dogs she drew meant that there was a significant number of dog skulls in the castle and that there was a skull missing from his collection the very day James was murdered. The illusion of the great hound was a projection, the eerie green dust was revealed to be just dust sprinkled on a regular and the fabric that was in the dog's mouth was a piece of fabric from Henry pants, it was the dogs attempt to protect his master.
With the true finally revealed, the villagers turned against Barrymore and apprehended him, while he was screaming in protest.
No sooner did the mob leave, Rosella walked to the small dog that was laying on his side.
"Don't cry," She knelt down and stroked his bloodied fur. Her hand was stained with the crimson but she didn't mind.
"Papa and momma will take you home with us…"
The dog laid still but still rosella continued to pet him.
"We have a big yard for you to play in…"
Soon large tear drops spilled from her eyes.
"Sebastian doesn't like dogs…. but if you're good, he might like you…."
Four of the five servants looked away when they realized that the dog was never waking up.
The petting stopped and Rosella began to tremble.
"Are you…. Going to sleep instead? It's alright…."
Her voice trembled as she did.
"I'll be here when you wake up."
Ciel and Elizabeth slowly walked to her knelt beside her on each side. Ciel placing a gentle hand on her small shoulder and Elizabeth rubbing the back of her head.
They were silent as she mourned the small dog.
Please pray for Florida.
RIP
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