Chapter 10: Birthday
Amaya walked away from the others and found herself in a hallway, she wanted to see her aunt and Elizabeth, but she knew they would since something wrong with her.
"Sebastian, why are you so cold to me all of a sudden?"
She went to her room to freshen up a bit, she picked a new dress, one she bought with Lady Elizabeth and how Elizabeth loved it so much. The dress made her ravishing; it complimented her in every way, but the one thing that was uncommon about the dress what the fact it was black. Amaya usually wore blue, white or purple, even a combination of the three but this one suited her for that day. Amaya looked at herself in the mirror and put some red lipstick she had gotten from Madame Red, and tied a red bow in her hair and went down to meet with the others.
Meanwhile downstairs everyone was getting ready for dinner that night, not only was Aunt Frances there, but so were Alexis Middleford and their son Edward. Lizzie of course was sitting net to Ciel with a great big smile; Edward sat and glared at Ciel, since he did not believe Ciel was worthy enough for his little sister. Aunt Frances was readjusting Sebastian's hair, and probably for the millionth time that day as well. Uncle Alexis sat and asked Ciel questions on how the company was doing and business talks like men do.
Brushing her hair aside Amaya walked into the dining area with everyone, Ciel looked up and along with ever other man in the room, his expression was hazed, and she was beautiful.
"Amaya, you look lovely tonight, there I told you the dress suited you very well. It may not be your normal colors but you are beautiful," Elizabeth cheerfully said smiling.
"I agree, Miss Amaya you are a grand sight to see," Uncle Alexis stated holding up his glass to her.
"I can say you were raised well, even in your instance your composure, your formality and even your gracefulness never wavered. Like real royalty in my eyes, truly you are going to not only be an inspiration to my daughter, but to your brother as well. You parents would be proud." Aunt Frances said, giving an actual warm smile, also emphasizing on parents when she spoke.
"You sure have grown up quite a bit, but so have me," Edward said walking up to Amaya and holding his hand out for her to grab it. Accepting the gesture he gave her hand a kiss and looked at her in the eyes, "You are even more beautiful now, and I thought that would have been impossible."
Sebastian eyed the conversation between the two, glaring towards them, envious that he could say such words to her, the woman he has been tormenting his mind, his body, his entire being. Yet he regained himself as he watched Edward pull a chair out for Amaya and they sat and ate together. Rose stood behind Amaya as did Sebastian behind Ciel and Paula behind Elizabeth, they were all happy for once, but Amaya had even more up her sleeve. She got up and went to the window and opened it to expose the snow gracefully falling.
"Look at that little brother."
"What's that?"
"Mom and Dad are wishing you happy birthday."
Ciel looked at Amaya surprised and looked out the window alongside her and looked up to her, she knelt down and kissed his cheek and pulled out something from inside her dress and handed it to Ciel. When he opened it he saw a locked box with a strange key marking on it, and motioned for Elizabeth to come over by them. Amaya took off the necklace that was around her neck and placed it around Elizabeth's neck.
"This locket symbolizes true eternity, trust, and love. My mother gave it to me as something to remember her by when I was brought here, and I give it to you, to keep by your side. Elizabeth you hold the key that will unlock the music within the box, and Ciel you hold the box of music. Without you both there you cannot hear what music it brings, but when you two are together you will receive the beautiful sound it plays. Happy birthday little brother." Amaya finished and Ciel hugged her, displaying emotion he had almost forgot about, and that was happiness. Elizabeth gave Amaya a hug as well wiping a little tear that ran down her face and grabbed Ciel's arm.
"Love and happiness are two very important things in this world. Protect the ones who mean the world to you, because without them love is impossible. For the ones, who are gone, they watch over you and some day you will see them again."
Amaya got up and walked over to the table and grabbed her glass of wine and held it up to Ciel and Elizabeth, "Together you two will triumph, together you two will hold each other up, and together you will have happiness. To Ciel, happy birthday, and to Elizabeth, his right hand."
"Well said Amaya," Alexis said standing as well and pouring a glass for Paula, Sebastian and Rose to toast with them all together.
The evening was ending Amaya retired to her room while Ciel said his goodbyes to his gusts. Once again she stood there, looking into the mirror and stared. As she took out her hair there was a knock at the door, she yelled for them to come in as she went behind her curtain to change into her nightgown, thinking it would be one of her girls. As she returned to the room in her white nightgown she saw Sebastian standing there, his expression was almost confusing to read. His eyes looked troubled, his body seemed almost tense, and his words weren't even present.
"Sebastian, are you alright?"
"My lady, I've come to say… that I do care for you. I almost wished for you to be sitting with me at that table. However my place is not at your side, a noble man should be, I am just a demon. "
"Sebastian what are you saying to me?"
"I'm telling you to stay away from me; I will only bring you misery and pain. I do not want you to be hurt any more than what you have already. So I am saying am I will serve my master, and your maid will serve you, because I am a mere servant and I will serve until the end. "
"Sebastian… I don't understand I can't see why you would say that, even a demon deserves to love."
Sebastian turned towards the door and before he could retreat he walked up to the young woman in front of him and placed him gloved hand under her chin and gave her one kiss. It was not rough; it was not forceful but pure torture. He put his forehead on hers without opening his eyes, and in a whisper, "demons cannot love," with that he retreated out of the room leaving Amaya there to sit confused and broken.
Walking down the hall Rose passed by Sebastian and saw him not even make eye contact with her, usually he would and make a snide remark but not this time. His eyes were hidden under his bangs and what seemed to be almost hatred radiated off of him. What worried her more was where he came from and quickened her pace to the room of her mistress?
"My lady are you alr-"Her words were cut short for Amaya was standing in the same spot as she was when Sebastian left.
"Rose…I wanted to…Love him." Amaya spoke quietly looking up at Rose who quickly caught Amaya from falling to the floor.
"I'm so sorry my lady; I even thought he would have to. I am so sorry."
"Love is the worst type of torture!" Amaya screamed into Rose's chest, and Rose sat there stroking Amaya's hair, as a mother would to her heartbroken child.
Once again Sebastian found himself back against the door and sitting on the ground in his room, he looked up and squinted as he saw a shadow in his room, a very familiar shadow.
"I know you are there so come out of hiding."
"Oh Bassy, always on your guard. Here I thought I would wait for you to fall asleep and crawl into bed with you then."
"I suggest you leave, I am not in a good mood today."
"And it's because of that woman isn't it?"
"That's none of your concern. Now I suggest for you to take your leave."
"I can help you know."
"With?"
"I can help you get rid of the curse, but it may be too hard for a demon to do."
"And how would you know anything of such?"
"I know a scorned woman more than anyone else. You must kill the one who is cursed, release their soul and prey they are good enough to being back."
"I should have known better to trust you. "
"Fine, but remember this, it may come in hand one day, tootles." Grell said taking his leave, Sebastian was even angrier than he was before, but he was also confused on how Grell got into his chambers in the first place.
"Now I understand when humans say love is the worst kind of torture."