Hey Fanfiction, with another chapter do not own Black Butler and characters minus Oc's. I just want to say I enjoy writing this story and I am very impressed at happy that so many love this story as well. I want to say thank for your support on all my stories! Also I changed my mind about Mason and Fred they will appear in the story.

Ch.10 Caring

Flashback

"One, two, three! Happy 6th Birthday Avis!" The little girl smiled happily as she blew out the candles. The guest cheered loudly, Philip stepped forward to cut the cake giving the first slice to his daughter." Thank you daddy!" she reached over using her hands to stuff as much of the cake in her mouth as possible."Avis you're getting all messy, here."

Ramona took a napkin and wiped her face, while Philip gave each guest a slice of cake and a cup of punch. For so long, Philip and Ramona were concerned that Avis's party would not have a good turn out since many of their friends were busy on that day. But to their surprise all twenty of them arrived on time, some even brought their own children so that the new six year old would have some companions.

Yet, two guests had still not arrived; "Dear, are Rosa and Edwin here? "Ramona said placing Avis on the floor." Still no, that's odd Rosa would usually be here earlier to help set up then Edwin and the boys would come by later. "Worry became evident on his wife's face as her mind began to find answers as to why her sister and brother in law would be late for their niece's party.

Just as she came out of her thoughts Andrew approached them," Wonderful party brother, but it's a bit much for a mere six year old girl." His voice in monotone, Philip frowned he knew his brother disliked parties; but insulting his daughter's was not something he would permit." My daughter is a jewel; she deserves to have a party like this, so she can know that there are people who care about her. Unlike, you brother everyone has treated my Avis with kindness and love; I know your still jealous that I have a child and you don't, but me and Ramona have suffered enough after all we lost our son."

Andrew remained silent as his eyes, went to Avis who sat playing with one of her friends; after giving birth Ramona had found out she could no longer have children. They lost the boy and if anything happened to their little girl; their lives would be over. He had always thought that the couple's life was nothing but pure bliss, but he realized now that they still suffered with the lost.

Avis was their only comfort and hope for a brighter future." I'm sorry you're right Philip, can I see Avis?" The couple nodded, gaining the child's attention; Avis was lifted from the ground and placed in Andrew's arms. She looked to her parents then to the face of the man holding her." Uncle!" the girl shouted joyfully recognizing the man; she nuzzled her head into his suit. He smiled his niece truly loved him.

Andrew wanted to prove to everyone at the party that he indeed loved his niece and found a way to show it." Excuse me but may I have everyone's attention please!" The guests looked to Andrew curiously gathering around him. Without hesitation, he pulled a small present from behind his back and slowly opened it to show a small pendant necklace with a large topaz diamond and inside it was the Roseberry family insignia.

The guest awed at the site of the gem being settled around the small girl's neck," This Avis belonged to your great great grandmother Emilia Hannah Ginger Roseberry. It was then passed down to your grandmother, and then given to my mother on her wedding day, now it belongs to you my little niece. "Andrew turned his attention to Philip and Ramona," Forgive me for being jealous for all these years like me you both have suffered enough." He handed Avis to Ramona whose eyes whelmed with tears of joy, Philip extended his hand with a smile." There is nothing to forgive my brother."

They shook hands and continued with the party; soon night passed and all the guests left everyone extending a warm goodbye to the family. At this point, the Roseberries were worried about Rosa and Edwin; they had not heard a word from them at all. "I'll go look for them." Philip said," Stay here with Avis." Before he could reach the door a hand grabbed him," I'll come too little brother after she's our sister."

Philip nodded, as they both raced to the carriage leaving Ramona at home with Avis and their servants. As minutes passed, Ramona grew frantic; Rosa lived only four blocks and it shouldn't have taken a long time to get there even with traffic. She began feeling faint and asked one of the maids to warm up some tea; the maid did as she was told while another took Avis to bed.

Ramona sipped her tea, while she sat quietly in her chair; the clock changed to 10:00 pm." My lady its late maybe you should retire." Ramona sighed she was tired and they probably wouldn't be back till morning. She walked toward the stairs to begin her climb when the door opened to reveal her husband and brother in law" Philip!"

She tackled him in a hug, Philip returned it but Ramona noticed he was shaking violently. Andrew had tears in his eyes; she knew something was not right. "Ramona, Rosa and Edwin are dead. The woman froze her own eyes filling with tears," H-how?" Andrew cleared his throat" Their house was set on fire, the authorizes were able to put it out, but when they went inside they saw their corpses were tied to a table. Meaning someone broke into the house, tied Rosa and Edwin up then set the house on fire."

Philip punched his fists against a nearby wall," My sister and brother brutally murdered, what crime had they committed none!" Ramona allowed tears to slide down her face; a very important question came into her head, "What about their boys Mason and Fred?" Andrew clenched his fists fighting back tears," They weren't in the building, there missing." He collapsed to the floor as the pain of loss overwhelmed him, Ramona, and Philip.

"What heartless monster could have done this?" was the last thing Ramona said before giving into sorrow.

End Flashback

Avis moaned awake, she was lying comfortably in a bed. Her vision was blurry, but Avis could easily tell she was not in her trailer. She tried positioning herself on the pillow but paused when a shot of pain erupted from the bottom of her foot to her leg. Avis moaned again her vision clearing as she recognized the design of the Undertaker's parlor; this was last place she wanted to be after yesterday.

She remembered the fight, the date, the almost kiss and then the knocking herself unconscious. He must have rescued her, but how did he know where she was unless." I see your finally awake mdear." She gazed upon Undertaker's face and glared angrily," go away." He chuckled," Come now is that anyway to thank the one who saved you after that nasty fall of yours." The mortician gently pulled the covers from her legs, his concealed eyes gazing at her bandaged ankle." You broke your ankle dearie how clumsy of you heh, heh. Luckily with my familiarity with the human anatomy I was able to encase your wound in a cast mold of my own creation!" he said grabbing himself and shaking with excitement.

Avis couldn't help but laugh for some reason Undertaker just brought out that side of her. But, she of course was still mad at him;" Thank you for saving me Undertaker, but that doesn't excuse the fact that you spied on my date didn't you!" He remained silent at first wondering if he should reveal the truth," That could be a possibility."

He smiled, not noticing Avis eyes changing from violet to soulless black. She tackled the mortician to ground; the result was Avis on top of Undertaker. She pounded her small fists against his chest, which did not hurt him since secretly he wasn't human." Why, why in the world would you follow me on my date; first you act jealous when I mention that I even have a date next you purposely frighten me! Then you don't speak a word to during our organ lesson and finally you spied on my date! Why does everyone still treat me like a child!"

Avis crawled off of him and burst into tears; Undertaker understood why she was upset, and why she took so much responsibility when it came to the carnival. Avis no longer wanted to be seen as a child, thought she looked as if could be one with her stature, but Avis was far from it she was a woman; the woman he had wanted for so long. She continued to cry as Undertaker his sleeved arms around Avis," I'm sorry dear; I didn't do this because I think you're a child I did it because I care. You are more of a woman than you realize; I have seen it you are not a child."

He felt her tears slow to a stop and her breathing became even; Undertaker carried her to his bed seeing that she had fallen asleep. He smiled then kissed her forehead; Undertaker walked back to the parlor just as his door swung open, Grell and Paris ran inside." Undertaker how is my sister is she okay, no she's not Avis dead isn't she; oh daddy's gotta kill me!"

Paris screamed franticly," Down worry my Juliet I will not let anything harm you I swear it!" In one swift moment, the red reaper brought out his chainsaw; a look of lust came into Paris eyes at the site of the weapon. She would have slammed him against a wall capturing his lips if Undertaker wasn't watching. " Pipe down! Or I'm throwing you two in my coffins if you wake my Avis up! And Grell put away the garden tool!" They shivered and nodded taking a seat on Undertaker's coffins, Grell sporting a Cheshire smile after hearing his friend call Avis his;" Sorry I only came for father's sake; he assumed Avis was here."

" She is and you can tell Hans that Avis has a broken ankle because she tripped last night on these. He threw her a pair of silver heels; "And that she will not be home for a few days." Guilt washed over Paris;" Of course I'll tell him and please take good care of Avis." Undertaker smiled," Heh heh haven't I always." With that Grell and Paris walked outside," This is all my fault."

Grell frowned," What do you mean love?" Tears streamed down Paris's face," If I hadn't given her these heels she would be fine!" Grell grabbed Paris entrapping her in a hug, wiping her tears with his coat." You had no idea this would happen my Juliet do not blame yourself things happen for a reason and look on the bright side Avis gets some alone time with Undertaker." Paris giggling," Yeah; she'll thank me for that later."

She leaned over to kiss Grell his lips and tongue moving rhythmically against her own; He parted her lips sinking deeper to taste every inch of her mouth. The kiss was very overwhelming and satisfying to Paris. To be honest she wanted to stay there all day and kiss her Romeo but they needed to tell Hans about Avis. Immediately she pulled away causing Grell to whimper and bury his face into her neck." We'll finish after we see my daddy agreed." He smiled taking her hand in his," Whatever you say my Juliet."

Loved writing this chapter especially the flashback, wrote it to the song," Somewhere Out There. I know it's a love song, but has a sad tone to it. Now for Author notes.

I have Andrew finally treat his brother and Avis with respect because I want them to have strong family bond. They will need it in case something else happens ( hint hint).

The pendant given to Avis has been passed down to only the females in the family who carry the Roseberry name.

In their family are Philip, Andrew, Ramona, Avis, Rosa, Edwin, Mason and Fred. With Rosa and Edwin dead, it leaves three adults and three kids even if Mason and Fred are missing not dead.

Undertaker was the one to save Avis when she hurt herself. And Avis hates and desires not to be treated as a child.

She has to stay with Undertaker for a few days thanks to the injury.

Paris was with Grell before they went to check on Avis; they were actually headed to the carnival so that Hans could meet the guy who stole his daughter away.

Lastly, important thing I was thinking about putting the Hamlet OVA in here. If you like/want it in the story please review!