Chapter 9 – Cold

Amaya woke up and groaned and then she rubbed her head as memories from that night flooded into her mind, tormenting her, giving her an unbearable headache.

"I can't believe I killed her… Ciel must hate me now." She whispered to herself looking off to the side where she would have thought Ciel would have been if she were just passed out.

Out of tears to cry Amaya got up and straightened herself up a little bit by brushing her hair and putting on her white robe. While she brushed her hair she noticed the dried blood that still lingered and how dirty she was. She rang for Sebastian, hoping he would be able to tell her before she walked down to be placed on the dark cold street and fending for herself without her family.

Only moments later there was a knock on the door, knowing who it was Amaya told them to come into her room, but much to her surprise it wasn't Sebastian, but Rose. Rose looked almost happy as she walked into the room and walked over to Amaya and held her hand.

"Good morning my lady, how are you feeling?"

"I need a warm bath…" Amaya trailed off whispering.

"You were expecting him weren't you?"

"I thought he would come to see me… but I guessed wrong, even Sebastian can't stand the sight of me."

"My lady, no one hates you for what happened, and no one is in here because it's been almost a week since the accident. Ciel has been worried sick, but we were able to calm him down enough to do his studies." Rose explained as she ran a bath for her mistress.

Amaya closed her eyes as she could feel something was wrong.

"If everything is alright, why didn't you come?" Amaya thought to herself, but soon she was woken from her trail of thought when Rose went over to her and smiled.

"Call for me when you are in need of your corset."

Amaya nodded and Rose left closing the door behind her, Amaya smiled a little bit as she let the silk robe and night gown fall to the ground and stepped into the warm bath. It was almost heartwarming, yet the memory of Sebastian helping her with the bath was a little more fun, she even giggled at the memory of him purposely doing things wrong to only get a glimpse of her. She then placed her hand on the spot where the Madame had stabbed her and noticed it was already healed.

"Is he avoiding me?" Amaya asked herself outbound as she washed her silky white skin. Sighing she sank under the water, only up to her nose so she could breathe, and get her hair wet as well, it was a good thing the bath tub was so big, if not her hair would take ten times as long to wash.

After an hour of soaking and washing Amaya stood up and grabbed a towel t dry off with. She smelt of fresh blue roses, which was a combination of regular roses with a touch of ice cream. It amused her at the memory of Ciel trying to explain the smell of the blue roses, and ever since Amaya made her own soap and hair wash to match her beautiful roses. Ringing the bell for Rose to come help her Amaya stood looking in her closet trying to figure out what dress she wanted to wear. It took almost ten minutes for Rose to come up but then when the door opened this time Julia popped her head in.

"You know, it's like musical chairs or something, where is Rose?"

"Rose is getting preparations for tonight's dinner with Sebastian, since they are the two fastest that can. I came because none of the other girls know how to do a corset, plus you know how they get around you after not seeing you for so long."

"Yes I do, what dress should I wear today?" Amaya asked pointing at her closet, and Julia smiled and grabbed a blue dress complimenting the Phantomhive family, since they were going to have a gust over that afternoon through dinner, and the guests were very important.

Julia picked up the corset off of the bed and started to tighten it around Amaya's figure while Amaya growled, Julia snickered knowing her mistress hated the corset more than anything else in the world.

"So ~ everyone ~ did ~ make ~ it?" Amaya gasped as Julia tightened.

"Yes and even your little kitten have come to."

"You mean Night?"

"Yes, and Ciel is quite intrigued by her, since he isn't allergic to a cat from the Lunarian palace." Julia smiled, and Amaya did as well.

Once Julia was done Amaya ran down to the drawing room, there sat Ciel petting Night, who was a pure white kitten with bright blue eyes and a black tummy and paws.

"To see you playing with a kitten, it's amusing."

"Amaya, you're alright!" Ciel exclaimed looking up at his freshly groomed sister.

The little kitten looked up at the sound of Amaya's voice and ran to her owner, jumping into Amaya's arms Amaya cradled the kitten while Night purred like a motor boat. Ciel gave a smile of relief to see his sister with a smile on her face, but a few questions rolled into his head.

"I thought you were gone Night."

The kitten shook her head from side to side and snuggled up to Amaya again.

"Well look here the little protector very fluffy and fierce has come to protect the princess." Lilly giggled as Night growled at her.

"Now, now you two behave it will cause too much ruckus." Amaya said sitting down next to her brother.

"Amaya, are you doing alright? You have been asleep for almost three days."

"Yes, I am doing much better. Did the funeral happen already?"

"Yes, we had it yesterday. We tried to wake you but Rose forbid it, very sternly too."

"Yes, after I lose control I sleep, I did a couple years ago and I did now."

"Does it hurt, I mean when you change like that?"

"Physically if anything happens to me I do not feel it until I wake up, unless they have already healed."

"Rose told me what happened to you when you were taken away from me."

"Well, now you know that I understand your pain as well."

"She also told me of your past and how you became part of my family."

"I guess now I know you understand what happens. I do however know she has not told you of Rein and why I need to kill her."

"No, do you feel alright by telling me?"

Amaya smiled and looked over at the girls who were coming into the room; even Rose appeared with the others and shut the door behind her.

"Now is the time to tell you, since you are curious about my fate, but first you must formally meet my guardians."

The women all lined up in a row and bowed together, "We offer our services to you as well Earl Phantomhive." They all spoke in unison and when they regained their posture they were all wearing a uniform like Amaya had the night Rein tried to capture him.

"Rose you know well now is my right hand Sailor Mars, Soldier of War, also the Soldier of Flame and passion. Next in line is Aiko, Sailor Venus. She is the soldier of Love and beauty, also Love and Hope. Here is Lillian, but many call her Lilly. Sailor Jupiter, Soldier of Protection, Herculean Jupiter Soldier of Thunder and Courage and Soldier of Caring. Lovely Amelia, Sailor Mercury; Soldier of Water and Intelligence, Soldier of Wisdom, Soldier of Justice and Wisdom, and Soldier of Love and Exams. Now for my Outer Senshi, powerful enough to not only guard my home but to guard the outer ring as well. We start off with Julia, Sailor Pluto, known also as the Soldier of Revolution and Change, but most commonly known as the guardian of time. Next is Sora, Sailor Uranus, Solder of the winds and flight. Her little sister Maria, Sailor Neptune; Soldier of the Depths, Soldier of Embrace, Soldier of Affinity, Soldier of the Sea, and Soldier of Comprehension. And my final Senshi, my brave Viola, she likes Violet much better, but she is Sailor Saturn, soldier of silence, soldier of death and rebirth. Now you see, my court has much power, and with this power we will help defend your queen, as well as my palace." Amaya said as the eight Senshi nodded. Julia walked up to Ciel and placed her finger under his chin, "young, yet so dark. You remind me of your sister much, you truly are worthy to call you young lord." Julian whispered bowing her head and kneeling on the ground as the rest followed.

Ciel regained his composure when the girls transformed back into their normal attire as Sebastian walked into the room. For a mere instant his eyes met Amayas, just seconds that felt like hours, but then turned his full attention to his young lord.

"My lord, Marchioness Middleford and Lady Elizabeth will be attending tonight for dinner, so for now I would like to serve you tea while preparations are made, since I do not wish for you to lose your appetite." Sebastian stated smiling his usual smile, until he looked at Amaya and noticed the little kitten she held in her arms.

"And who might this perfect little one come from?" Amaya looked down her expression turning a little solemn since he didn't even look at her, or give her the time of day.

"This is Night, she is my protector." Amaya said as Night sniffed Sebastian's hand until her eyes narrowed and she jumped from Amaya's arms and engulfed herself in blue flames and appearing as a huge white tiger. Now as a Lunarian tiger she is about seven feet tall, and built like a saint, *picture Kirara from inuyasha, just a white tiger).

"Night, stand down, he means us no harm. He actually is on our side." Night gave an annoyed reaction as she spoke, "You know, this is the first time I have teamed up with a demon."

Ciel was in utter shock, the tiger, no the cat was talking, and he could understand it.

"Well, first time I have met a celestial being, and her guardian. Luckily for me, we are on the same team, well I must prepare dinner." Sebastian said taking his leave. Amaya looked at the door confused, usually he gives her a warm welcome, but this time he was cold.

"Wait, MARCHIONESS!"

"What is it Ciel?"

"She's always…" Then the doorbell rang.