Chapter 9:
The next morning when Alois awoke she exhibited about as much annoyance as the last week, however she perked up a little when Sebastian shared the day's events, as she dressed the tired blonde. "After breakfast you are scheduled to visit the Phantomhive Manor to meet with my young master." Alois lit up to hearing this, "So soon? I thought he said next week." Responded the confused countess. As the Butleress folded the girl's sleeping garbs she said, "He seems to have changed his mind, luckily all you'll have to do today is your lesson, but anything else can be rescheduled for tomorrow since this meeting is a benefit to you personally." She said. "Pleh, Count yourself as well, you were effected too." Said Alois snidely "I didn't know you cared for me so much my lady." Mused Sebastian as she put on her usual mocking smile. "Tch! Ridiculous. When are we scheduled to meet with Lord Phantomhive?" Asked Alois. "We shall depart for the Estate later today at 3." Responded Sebastian as she finished buttoning up the blonde's shirt.
"Fine." She drawled, as the ravenette pulled out her waistcoat, it was the usual green one that she always wore. Alois looked at the clothing with a disappointed scowl, it was always her favorite garb before but now she wished to wear something different-something more lively. She would never admit it but she wanted to look her best even if she still wasn't comfortable with her new form it was so conflicting, "Is everything alright miss Trancy?" Asked Sebastian. "It's-..." Alois couldn't possibly tell Sebastian what she was feeling she just looked away cutting off eye contact, "It's nothing just leave it alone." She said. The raven demoness looked down at the clothing before studying the noblesse's expression. "Excuse me for a moment miss Trancy." She said before turning away toward the wardrobe with the waistcoat in hand.
"What are you up to?" Asked the cocerned blue eyed lady as she watched the butleress, rummage through the clothes. The persistant woman shuffled through the wardrobe with meticulous effort looking for who knows what. After a few minutes she then turned to face the Trancy girl holding a white blouse with bishop sleeves and a two row buttoned waistcoat like her own, of bright silky magenta with gold buttons and a fleecy purple coat with a three inch long parted tail, draping from the back with fleece protruding from the cuffs and the collar of the blouse had a white jabot. "Is this better suited to your liking miss Trancy?" Asked the butleress. The girl was speechless it was as if the ravenette had read her mind. "I-I suppose...yes." She said, this level of shock was not common for Alois.
As Sebastian redressed her shirt then put on her shorts Alois remained stupefied, she couldn't believe how observant Sebastian was, the black clad butleress put so much thought into everything and was always so diligent when carrying out her tasks, no words could describe the mysterious woman's skills. Alois couldn't decide if she was irate or impressed, she couldn't entirely consider the latter. "Why are you putting those on, wouldn't it be more appropriate for me to wear a dress?" She asked in a mocking tone trying to push away her confusion. "There are women who wear trousers short or long, dresses are worn traditionally but it is not actually required." She said. This had the young Trancy Countess humming in thought she honestly wasn't aware that trousers were worn by women as well it was quite intriguing and a relief, she would hate to have to wear some frumpy girly dress that hid her legs away, like a shroud covering her best asset out of some form of insensible shame that of course she had no bearing to.
After being dressed fully with the tying of her boots Alois steps in front of the mirror to look at herself. She gasped and stared in awe adoring herself as she gave a half turn of her body, from left to right. The pleased blonde took in every detail of her new attire. Sebastian stood behind the girl with an equally pleased smirk, "I am happy that you approve your highness." Said Sebastian. Alois looked at the butleress in the mirror with slight bitterness but more embarrassment for letting herself be so taken by the outfit.
"W-Whatever lets just go to breakfast I'm hungry." She stasis hastily. "If I may your highness, I'd to do something with your hair so that it does not get in your way again." The ravenette suggested. Alois looked back at the demoness with questioning eyes as if trying to decide if she could trust the dark servant or not.
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Later Ciel was in his study signing some documents. He was more focused on his work now it almost disgusted him how effective Claude's deplorable advise was but if he hadn't taken it to action, he would still be too distracted to do his daily duties. As he continued writing Claude came in with a few more documents. "More papers to sign I assume." He spoke boredly. "I'm afraid so my lord also there are a few that need miss Trancy's signature as well." He said. "Heh, then it's a good thing that I changed our meeting date to today." Chuckled the Phantomhive boy as he continued writing. "Indeed. I must return to my duties sir, excuse me." Replied the Faustian butler with a polite bow. After the butler exited the room Ciel paused his writing to sigh. The boy slumped in his chair to look off into space he was strangely anticipating the Trancy's visit. He was worried that having the beautiful blonde noblesse in his presents, might stir his urges if not worried, he was excited that he'd be able to fantasize to his heart's content.
He would never admit to being excited about seeing Alois-freaking-Trancy, but his growing manhood was giving an entirely different opinion. Ciel pushed his chair out so that he could see out of his wide light beaming window. The one eyed Earl gazed out to his estate grounds half expecting the Trancy girl to be there already, out of impatients to see her butler again or him. At the most likely he expected to see his servants running around with panic from another screw up, although surprisingly Claude has been preventing a brilliant amount of mishaps around the manor. The servants were a little more frightened by the stoic, dark temporary Phantomhive butler, they couldn't wait for Sebastian to come!
The day was nice, and partially sunny much like the previous day it was really peaceful. Ciel continued looking out the window wondering just how much of a "lady" the Trancy countess has become.
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In a horsedrawn carriage on the path toward the Phantomhive Estate Alois was beaming as, she looked out the window. She was more or less excited that she would be able to see her butler again after such a painfully long week. She had to admit it wasn't too horrible if she wasn't so engrossed in her lessons. Sebastian wasn't as bad as she imagined but she still missed her butler, and he wasn't the only reason for her excitement. She wanted to see just how much she could win the Phantomhive boy over. If Sebastian was right about her being an attractive girl she could use it to make Ciel hers. She would flirt with him a little just to test the waters and see just how much she could make the boy want her.
"We are almost there my lady." Said the butleress as she drove the carriage down the path. Alois smirked conveying her thoughts of her wicked intentions. She was so close to gasping in excitement when she caught a glimpse of the manor from beyond the trees. Unable to contain her giddiness Alois started giggling and somewhat kicking her feet as tamely as she could. It was hard for the girl to contain herself.
After a few minutes of the carraige rattling slightly and the occasional bumps here and there the two found themselves at the front gate of the Phantomhive manor opening wide to welcome the carraige into its midst. The path guided them down toward the large home standing tall and proud like a castle. It was funny how the mansion looked so majestic and grand yet it was merely the replica of what was once a crumbling ruin, drowned helplessly in flames and smoke leaving behind nothing but bitter memories of suffering scattered about, in the form of ashes. Alois had read up on the information aquired by Claude on Ciel, including his past.
She couldn't help but pity the story of the Phantomhive survivor's life after the fire. No piece of paper could ever convey the pain the boy must've felt loosing everything, including his parents. The blonde sympathized deeply with that pain, though she'd never admit it unless she was close enough to someone or cared about someone enough to talk about it, these thoughts weighed on her a bit. Her thoughts were soon interrupted by the abrupt halt of the carriage, and Sebastian opening it announcing, "We have arrived miss Trancy." She said politely as she held out a hand to help the girl out. Normally Alois would have ignored the helpful gesture or told the dark woman to piss off, but she was in a good mood so she accepted the hand and hopped out of the carriage and skipped up to the mansion. There at the bottom of the steps to the entrance were Ciel and Claude.
Claude bowed while Ciel welcomed Alois with a plain "Hello Lady Trancy." the welcome fell on deaf ears as the blonde countess was instantly latched on tightly to her butler. "Welcome your highness." He said lacking any enthusiasm whatsoever. "Don't sound so dull to see me!" She said happily. The stoic butler only pushed up his glass and looked to the butleress standing obediently behind his mistress with folded hands to her lap and a very form fitted fishtail skirt. He stared silently as the teen hugged him, making Sebastian glare intensely noticing the disgusting glint in the other demon's eye as he visually scanned her body.
"I doubt that is any way for a lady to behave in the presents of their host." Said the young Phantomhive Earl looking toward the Trancy girl almost sternly. Alois then pulled away and trotted eagerly toward the Earl stopping right in front of him. She gave a polite curtsy splaying the tail of her coat elegantly while wearing a bright exuberant smile. This sudden look of innocence made Ciel blush a little. "Good Afternoon Lord Phantomhive." She said with a glowing smile. Ciel cleared his throat as he held a fist to his face looking away bashfully, the boy was determined to hide the tint of red to his visage. Alois made a brief unnoticed smirk before straightening herself from her eloquent stance.
She smiled toward the boy innocently as the boy took note of her clothing choice. "Did you not have a dress to wear?" He asked. "I like this much better, besides I'd only really wear a dress if it were a special occasion." Alois said with a bubbly tone. She stood infront of the Earl with a smile and a half twirl from left to right like an eager child trying to be patient. The stance only made her figure more defined from the curve of her hips to her legs. Sebastian had also braided some of the countess' hair into an elegant maiden braid with the rest of her straightened white gold locks, flowing down her back and her bangs unchanged. The boy made a silent gulp before he cut off eye contact by closing his eye and turning to go back up the steps. "Come, we have business to discuss." He said. Alois instantly followed behind the boy, "Claude you and Sebastian get started on the tea, bring it to my office when it's ready." The butler and butleress bowed and simultaneously said, "Yes my Lord." And followed their young master and mistress into the mansion. After that the two pairs went off their separate ways. They were soon alone with one another and the games would inevitably begin.
To Be Continued...
