"Who are you?" Ciel had been caught in many unpredictable situations in the course of his short life but such a situation was something he'd never expected. Especially not on his wedding day. Dealing with odd cases the Queen managed to throw at him and the growing darkness that threatened to consume him every day had taught him to stay calm in such situations though and so he didn't struggle to get loose from his binds.

"The human speaks." A raspy voice said from his left side and he turned his head in its direction to pay it attention. The blindfold on his eyes prevented him from making out his surroundings but certain things stood out to him. Such as the hard surface he sat on. Or the musty weird scent he smelled. He focused on more things and aimed to listen to anything else around him. There was a shuffling to his left and he followed it until his head turned to face something that was probably in front of him.

"What do you want?" He said trying to get the person's attention. Then again, it was very possible that his kidnapper was not a human at all. To survive such an explosion was no human feat. And of course there was the added measure that he had somehow been taken from the carriage. One second he was there and the next second he wasn't.

"Ciel Phantomhive. We meet at last." Just then he felt a tug at the back of his head and a flurry of lights blinded him momentarily before finally adjusting. A tall figure stood in front of him and for a moment, Ciel was left speechless. At least he'd been right, whoever his captors were, they were not human. The tall figure looked human but certain distinctions separated these species from humans.

"A demon? What business do you have with me?" Ciel asked, his interest invoked. Now he understood what that weird smell was. Sulfur.

"You have something I need." For a moment, Ciel didn't understand but then he followed the demons red glowing eyes towards his breast pocket and Ciel looked down to see the slight outline of a package that was safely nestled inside.

"You want this? What use does a demon have for such a thing?" Ciel asked confused. The item itself belonged to the Queen and keeping in good faith and loyalty, even he himself did not know what was inside of it. Yet it had been enough to get himself kidnapped on his wedding day. How terribly annoying.

"What is the point in telling you what help a human world object can do to help a demon such as myself?" The figure spoke as a pair of large black wings twitched on his back as if wanting to fly into the sky. However, there was no sky. They seemed to be in a large cavern, isolated from the world outside. There was an eeriness in the air and Ciel thought for a moment if this was the famed underworld. It looked like any other cavern though, lighted by several glowing orbs that were filled with fire. What interested Ciel was their ability to float in midair.

"I'm interested. Pray tell." Ciel said calmly, still intending to take charge of a situation that, at the moment, could not be helped.

A sly smile spread across the demon's face and Ciel finally realized that this entire time, his face had remained hidden in the shadows somehow. A humanlike face appeared before him, the face flashing teeth that resembled fangs, much like Sebastian. Sebastian! That no good demon! It was his fault Ciel was in this predicament! Had he protected his master, Ciel would not be in such a situation.

"I see. Interesting human. A normal human would have been scared upon seeing my appearance, however it is expected from you Ciel Phantomhive. After all, you are famous amongst those in this Underworld." The figure continued on with his raspy voice.

"How so?"

"No need to go into details, let's just say your demon butler has quite the reputation amongst us." There it was, that sly smile.

"I see. Now then, getting back to this." Ciel said looking down at his breast pocket and then at the demon who had started to pace in front of him.

"Of course. I require what is in your breast pocket."

"My question to you is why."

"I am not at liberty to answer but I will tell you this. I know that your bride awaits you at the altar, if you give me the package, I shall let you walk away with your life." The demon said casually.

Ciel rose a brow at the demon. "Oh, is that so? It seems to me that this package must really be of extreme significance since my Queen and a demon are after it."

"Oh it is human and it is a shame you will never what it is you hold in your breast pocket." The demon said as he tried to reach out and touch Ciel.

"Come now, Igor, you can't be that stupid. You know what will happen to you if you touch him." Ciel's eyes immediately scanned the room to find the owner of the voice and to his surprise, another demonic form appeared out of the cavern's hard wall. This one had bright green eyes and matching green wings but a kinder face, appealing in a sense.

"Arragon, of course I do." Ciel watched as the one called Igor pulled his arm back, the claw at the end of his finger retreating into the dark with the rest of his arm.

"Ciel Phantomhive, is it? Does he have the package?" Arragon said as he strolled towards them.

"Yes, he does. I was about to take it from him." Arragon's eyes met with Ciel's eye as each stared at each other intently.

"Good. Earl Phantomhive, the boy that haunts the Prince's every waking thought…how nice it is to finally see you." Arragon spoke as circled Ciel's sitting form.

"Pardon me? The Prince?" Ciel asked.

"Nothing, dear me, slipping up already. Now then, do I have permission to remove the object from your pocket?" Arragon asked.

"What happens if I say no?" Ciel asked, narrowing his eye.

"Well I suppose there is nothing we can do about it as we are not allowed to touch you. However what we can do is keep you here. I believe that would be an issue for you though, would it not? I believe today is your wedding day…how unfortunate…your bride must be devastated." Arragon tusked at him momentarily turning to look at the cavern ceiling acting as if he were in grave thought.

Without wanting to, Ciel thought about a frantic Elizabeth and his other guests. Her majesty would be there too. How awful it would be if Ciel did not return. However, it would also be dishonoring Her Majesty if he returned without the package bestowed upon him.

"Tell me, why is it that you cannot touch me?" Ciel would have to make a tough choice, but there was one thing he knew for sure, no matter what, he would get out of here alive. Survival always came first to him. But before that, he would get some needed answers.

"Simple. We are not allowed to. The contract that binds you and your demon prevents us from doing any such thing."

"What happens if you DO try to touch me?" Ciel asked.

"We would get electrocuted, perhaps killed. It is tricky business, yes…" Arragon seemed to be thinking of something as Igor stood by watching him.

After several more questions and a groundbreaking revelation, Ciel agreed to give them the package in return for his freedom.

A WHILE LATER:

Ciel found himself standing in the snow outside of the decorated church. He could see the movements of people inside as they moved about, no doubt waiting for the groom to arrive.

"Damn demons." Ciel muttered as he trudged through the snow. He recognized the royal guards standing out in their bright red uniforms, guarding each side of the church doors.

"Sir, we must ask for an invitation before you are allowed inside." One of the guards said as he approached. Ciel rose a brow and looked at the man who looked back nervously.

"It is my wedding, I have no invitation." Ciel said still continuing to eye the guard.

"Oh! Earl Phantomhive, please go ahead. And congratulations." The guards stepped aside and opened the door, allowing Ciel inside. The scent of a million roses and vanilla scented candles floated out, greeting him.

"Isn't that him?" He heard people whisper as he entered the front room and made his way towards the inner room that housed the actual church room. So word had already gone around that he had disappeared.

"Great, I can only imagine what Elizabeth and the others are going through right now." Ciel closed his eyes and looked at the closed door in front of him. This was it. He would go in and then he would marry Elizabeth. The nervousness from before settled back in the pit of his stomach as his mind started to rush with thoughts. "NO! Not now. Come on Ciel, Elizabeth is waiting."

Ciel pushed on the door to find everyone looking at a certain demon butler as he stood in front of Ciel's bride. "Master Ciel, well you see, he-" Ciel cut him off immediately.

"He what?" Ciel watched as every pair of eyes in the room turned to focus on him and the collective whispers of the guests sprouted throughout the room. But he had eyes only for one person. He focused his eye on Sebastian, whose face betrayed the rare look of surprise. Indeed, he would have a talk with his butler but for now, that would have to wait. He turned his attention towards his guests and said, "I apologize to my guests for the wait. There was an urgent matter I had to attend to."

"Ciel…" Elizabeth looked past her blurry tear filled eyes and slowly made her way towards him. She was relieved to see her beloved Ciel unharmed and standing in front of her. She wouldn't ask any questions, she didn't need any answers. All she needed was Ciel. And he was here.

Ciel started walking towards Elizabeth. As he stood in front of Elizabeth he reached a cool hand out to her cheek and rubbed his thumb across it to wipe away a tear.

"I will explain everything Elizabeth, but first, I must greet the Queen." Ciel stepped past his bride who nodded understandingly and watched as he approached the seated Queen and bowed in front of her.

"My Queen, forgive me. It was not my intention to make you and the rest of my guests wait. I am grateful to Her Majesty for attending my wedding. Thank you, and please, give Elizabeth and I your blessings." Moments of silence followed as the Queen sat silent behind her black veil.

"Some call you the Queen's watchdog, but today, you are Earl Ciel Phantomhive, head of the Phantomhive Family, husband to be to Lady Elizabeth Midford. That is all. Go my boy, your bride awaits." Her powerful voice rang out with kindness and authority and with one last bow, Ciel made his way towards the altar.

Elizabeth had been ushered out of the room and once Ciel motioned for the Father to take his place and his best man stood by his side, the organ started to play. That same music that had followed a procession of flower girls, the ring bearer, the bridesmaids played now as one by one followed down the aisle. Ciel's eyes however awaited on his bride. The time had come.

Like an angel, Elizabeth entered the room on the arms of her father who was in tears. The soft hearted man had watched his little girl grow up with much love and pampering and although this had been decided by both families years ago, he couldn't believe the day had already come.

Elizabeth was beaming underneath her veil, her eyes focused solely on Ciel. The tension from moments ago was gone, replaced by an unreal, beautiful dream. Her father squeezed her hand to indicate that she had arrived at the altar. She looked at him and smiled sadly at her crying father.

"It's okay." She whispered to her father who nodded and looked at his son-in-law. "I'll be happy."

"Take good care of her." Ciel nodded solemnly with a smile on his face to assure him that no matter what, he would keep Elizabeth happy.

The ceremony continued as the rings were exchanged and the vows recited. Their voices echoed through the church room, accompanied by the sounds of several people crying as the beautiful union continued.

"Earl Ciel Phantomhive, do you take Lady Elizabeth Ethel Cordelia Midford to be your lawfully wedded wife?" The Father asked as Ciel looked at his bride still hidden behind her veil. This was it, the time had come. Ciel closed his eyes and imagined Elizabeth in his mind. The two of them growing up together, playing house, her vowing to protect him, her promising to keep his secret, the sweet moments they spent together. He thought about how slowly, but surely, the girl had grown to become a part of him that he wouldn't, couldn't, live without. He repeated the Father's words in his mind. Of course he wanted to marry her, he wouldn't have it any other way.

When he opened his eyes, the only person he could see in front of him was Elizabeth, still waiting. It was time to bring that to an end.

"I do." Two little words, that's all it took.

"Do you, Lady Elizabeth Ethel Cordelia Midford, take Earl Ciel Phantomhive to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

"I do." Elizabeth had no need to think about anything. She knew it would be him ever since she could remember. She had been dying to say those words to him. Of course she would accept him as he was, love him for who he was. She would keep all his secrets, stand by his side. Even die for him. That's what it meant to be the wife of the Queen's watchdog. She would fulfill every duty that was required of her no matter what. She would bring Ciel's lost happiness and family back to him. He would always have her and she would always have him.

"You may kiss the bride." Ciel stepped forward and slowly picked up the veil concealing his bride's face to reveal a tear stricken Elizabeth underneath. But Ciel didn't have to worry, he knew why she was crying. He knew her better than anybody perhaps.

He touched the tip of her chin and titled her head lightly as he brought his own face closer, stopping mere inches from her lips. He needed her to know something before he sealed the deal for good. He looked into her eyes, wanting her to understand that he meant it. "Elizabeth, I love you." With that, he pressed his lips to Elizbeth's soft, supple lips. The entire room broke into a round of applause but Ciel only had ears and eyes for his bride. She was the only one that mattered right now. Nothing else.

Author's Note:

I am so sorry it took so long to update a new chapter. I had no idea which way I wanted to take this story so I ended up rewriting this chapter at least four times. I hope you enjoyed this though. Your continued support is appreciated so please make sure to review. J