Ok. I have finally returned. And many bad stuff happened. I got sick with a bad fever, my grades in school suck (so bad I was kicked out temporarily from a club ), there was also 'Judgement Day' at my school for the past few weeks. And yeah...stuff happened. But I'm alive and back! I worked hard on this chapter because it was one of the best moments of the first volumes of Black Butler. And it was a moment that will really impact and set the plot. It might not be as long but good enough. Plz tell me if I need to fix anything. Thank you for putting up with me for a VERY long time. Since spring break and summer vacation is coming up, I'll have more time to work on this. I'll beat myself to work on this. Thank you for all your support. Plz enjoy. (And this is really long sorry! The author's note I mean...ok bye! )
The Lady of the Phantomhive Manor
Chapter 9 – His Lady, Sweet Rage Part II
(Azzurro's side)
Azzurro slammed the phone on the table. "That watchdog for that damn bunch of nobles is on his way here!" shouted Azzurro as he leaned for his handgun. "Fortify all the entrances! Not even one rat gets in!"
Azzurro's men reached for their pistols and rifles. "It's an emergency! Don't just stand there! Stop him no matter what!"
As his men raced outside with their guns, Azzurro's voice rang out like a madman, "Don't let him take one step inside this place!"
(Outside The Mansion- Sebastian's POV)
I saw men coming out of the mansion with guns and worried looks. I chuckled with amusement. Humans were so hilarious when they are troubled. I frowned as I thought of Young Master.
I seriously got no fun out of him. Curse him for being so adult-like. I sighed heavily. Well, might as well take a look at this mansion.
I walked up the steps and began to admire the building. "I must say, what a fabulous mansion." I said as I had a dreamy look on my face. I heard the men gasp and shout, "Wha-?!" "What the hell's with you?!" "How did you get there?!"
I tilted my head to the side. "Hmm? I merely walked up the steps. You just weren't paying attention. Anyways, you seem to be busy. Is anyone-?"
"What do you want butler?! Who do you belong to?"
"Me?"
I smiled and placed a hand on my chest. "Ah, sorry for the late introduction. I…"
I grinned darkly and continued, "Belong to the Phantomhive Family. I'm Young Master and Milady's faithful dog."
(At The Phantomhive Manor- Normal POV)
Baldroy, Finnian, and Mey-Rin were in the kitchen and currently moping. Mey-Rin sighed, "Haa…I wonder where Mr. Sebastian went…" "Me too…" groaned Finny. He spread his arms across the small table. Mey-Rin laid her head and cried comically.
"It doesn't matter where he went or where he is. We have our own problem right now. Like this!" Baldo pointed towards the pie Sebastian made. "Did he meant that we could eat it?!"
"Well, he went out. So that probably means that we can!" said Finny as he drooled.
"IDIOT!" shouted Baldo. "You know what happens! If we make a wrong move, Sebastian will be more than glad to give us a "triple-deluxe ice cream" on our heads! I don't want to go through that!" Baldo shed a few fake tears.
"Think about it! What would Sebastian do?! Would he do evil or good?!"
"Mr. Sebastian is a gentleman! I'm sure he would do good!" "Yeah! Sebastian would never do evil!"
(Back To Sebastian)
A heap of beaten-up men were piled next to Sebastian. Sebastian sneezed and raised his eyebrow. "Was someone talking about me?"
Sebastian faced the men in the pile, "Sorry, but I'm quite in a hurry you see."
He turned around and walked inside the mansion. '5:30. That's cutting it close. I have to hurry; else I'll be late for dinner.' A door was a few feet away from him.
Sebastian opened the door. It was a large room and at the far end, there was a door. Suddenly, men burst through the doors with guns and rifles in their hands.
"I'll have to hurry to get Young Master and Milady. But first," Sebastian tugged his gloves, "To clean up this mess."
(Back To Flora And Company – Flora's POV)
I panted and wheezed lightly. Man, I've been beaten before, but I guess it's been such a long time that I wasn't used to it anymore.
I would have to train again. Probably live in the streets of London for a week or two. I needed to regain my skills. Huh. I chuckled a bit. I never thought that I would long for my old life. "So it's true when they say old habits are hard to break."
"Flora, are you ok?"
"Don't worry Ciel. Believe it or not, I've been through worse. But my body has been pampered too much for the past year. Normally, this wouldn't have hurt so much. And I would've broken Azzurro's leg by now. Possibly also his hand. But definitely his leg at most."
Ciel looked shocked, "Really?" "Yeah. I lived in the streets since I was 5. You're 12 right?" Ciel nodded his head. "And you were both captured and rescued at 10 right?" Ciel nodded his head again. I smiled weakly.
"I got out of the streets when I turned 11; which is this year. So I've been living an orphan's life for only a few months." "You mean you were in the streets for 7 years?!" "Uh…yeah I guess."
Ciel grinded his teeth. I quickly stammered, "Uh-uh, d-don't feel bad! I was just in an unfortunate situation."
Ciel sighed and leaned his back against the wall. "How bad were the streets?"
I stared at him and sat up. I scooted next to him and leaned against the wall.
"Let's just say. In my world, and time, it was probably 2 ½ times worse than what it is today. So life was rough. But I was lucky in an unlucky world. I have this special ability. It's commonly called photographic memory. But mine is different. You see, average people can't just develop this through practice."
"What's photographic memory?" "It's an ability that allows you to memorize anything once you see it once." "So how is yours so different?"
"Like I said, it can't be gained by any normal means. Something has to happen during the child's development. And it has to happen in the brain. Or at least that's how I understand it. Anyways, mine is different because I unconsciously forced it to come to life."
"But it's not just that right? I mean, you still have the same ability."
"Yeah but to others it's strange and dangerous. Strange: Because it only developed due to my interest in Black Butler. Dangerous: Because what if I spill the beans on how to achieve it? Then anybody could develop this skill."
"But I still don't think that's all."
I lowered my head. I was afraid he would say this. But I guess I could tell him. After all, he is Ciel and my older brother.
"Yeah. You're right. This simple ability is not all I have. It's just one of many. Or at least the ones available."
"What do you mean?" "My ability isn't just photographic memory. In fact I only realized a few months ago. And I'm starting to think that I didn't force it to come to life." "Then were you lying or you just aren't sure?"
"A bit of both. I was actually frightened myself when I found out. I just don't really understand how it works." "Can you at least tell me what it is?" "Well I can't say what it is. But I have a name for it. It basically explains the basics of it." "Then what is it called?" I took a deep breath, "It's called—"
A loud crash interrupted me. I looked around the room in panic. What was that?! Was it Sebastian?!
(Ciel's POV)
"Then what is it called?" I asked. Flora took a deep breath. "It's called—"
She was interrupted by a loud crash. I looked at Azzurro. He was shocked and confused. So it wasn't Azzurro's doing. Does that mean Sebastian was behind it? He better hurry!
(Back To Sebastian – Normal POV)
Sebastian stood with a candlestick in his hand. He placed it down and extended his hand above him. A silver tray landed between his fingers. Sebastian checked his pocket watch. "5:34…"
A groan was heard and Sebastian turned to see a man clutching his torso. "Oh? One is still moving." Sebastian walked towards him. He twisted his arm and the man screamed in pain. Sebastian punched him and knocked him out cold. He proceeded to the door and pushed it open. It was a large room with a second floor surrounding it. There was a long dining table in the middle and it was fully set.
"THERE HE IS! KILL HIM!"
Sebastian jumped to the side as bullets showered towards him. He held up the silver tray and blocked the bullets that were shot towards him. He leaped on the dining table and threw the plates towards the men on the second floor. The plates shattered against their faces and knocked a few of them out.
A man came up from behind and attempted to strike him in the head with his rifle. Sebastian spun and kicked him, sending him flying across the room.
"GET EVERY MAN FROM THE WEST RIDGE TOO! WE'LL SHOOT HIM FULL OF HOLES!"
Sebastian sighed, "Those rats are trying to gather themselves up. They won't make much progress though." Sebastian checked his pocket watch. "5:38…"
Men began pouring into the room and pointed their guns at him. "Shoot him!"
Sebastian slid knives between his fingers and crossed his arms. He stared at the men with boredom and jumped upwards. He threw the knives towards them.
A knife struck the forehead of one of the men. Blood poured down and he fell dead on the ground. Seconds later, the men began to scream in pain and others fell dead.
"WHAT THE HELL?!" "GYAAA!"
"WHO THE HELL IS HE?!"
Sebastian smirked and ran along the dining table while throwing knives to them.
Sebastian leaped onto the second floor. He stood facing the only 3 men alive. Two were pointing their guns at him but couldn't move. The other was sitting in the floor with pure cold fear.
Sebastian jumped and was doing a 180. He looked at them and chuckled, "A butler of the Phantomhive who can't do this much," he threw the knives straight at their hearts and struck them dead," isn't worth his salt."
*creak* The chandelier swayed slightly as Sebastian hung from it with his legs like a bat.
"I think I took too much time."
Sebastian leapt off and landed gracefully on his feet. "5:43. I have to hurry now."
(To Azzurro And Company - Ciel's POV)
-5 minutes before-
Azzurro was panicking. I could see the seat that was trickling from his forehead. I glanced at Flora. She still hasn't continued on what she was going to say.
"Ciel, I think that Sebastian is coming to us. That loud noise was probably him." "Yeah, I think so too."
I was distracted from Flora when Azzurro began telling his men to hide behind a painting. What was he up to? I was going to question him, but he suddenly began walking towards us; with fear in his eyes.
Azzurro quickly grabbed Flora's hair and threw her away a few feet.
"What do you think you're doing?!" "SHUT UP!"
Flora was coughing out blood and there was also blood trickling down her head. Azzurro waved his hand and his men were walking towards Flora. I began to panic. What were they about to do to her?! I tried to stand up but Azzurro knocked me down. One of his men tossed him some chains for the legs. Azzurro placed them on me. Restricting me of movement on my legs.
I groaned in pain and raised my head. "Flora!"
Azzurro's men began kicking punching her. Azzurro strode over to her and punched her unconscious.. "You know something Earl, your little sis is such a pain," Azzurro held Flora up by her hair, "But no one can say she ain't a beauty."
"What do you think you mongrels are doing?" "We'll just have a little fun!" "If you dare touch her, I'll send you to hell!" "Shut it brat!"
I grinded my teeth in rage. Sebastian. Sebastian. Sebastian.
Azzurro began to travel his hands on her body. I began to get up but one of Azzurro men stomped on me.
Azzurro stopped and let go of Flora. "It's quiet. Go hide."
I glanced towards the door. Was Sebastian finally here?
It got quiet and only footsteps outside the door could be heard. Azzurro pulled out his gun and held it tightly. I growled at him. Hurry up Sebastian!
I gasped as the door opened. I let out a sigh of relief as Sebastian stood there.
Azzurro was shaking and Sebastian just smiled with his eyes closed. He bowed and said in a sweet voice full of sin, "Please pardon the intrusion. I've come for Young Master and Milady." "Took you long enough you dog." I swear I heard him snicker.
I looked at Azzurro who was laughing softly. "You're just a butler! I'm surprised you took all of us down. I have no intention of fighting you but," Azzurro grabbed Flora and held the gun against her head, "I will take the goods the good Earl has."
(Normal POV)
Sebastian's smile disappeared. A serious look was on his face. "You wouldn't want holes in her head now would you? If you really are a butler, then you would do your job."
Sebastian glanced at Ciel who now managed to lean against the wall and was panting and covered in bruises. 'He looks bad, but Milady's condition is worse.'
Sebastian reached inside his tailcoat and grabbed a small box. "I have what you are looking f—"
A bullet pierced his head. "S-". Bullets began to strike Sebastian's body. His tailcoat was tattered and his body was covered in bullet wounds. Sebastian fell on his back and lay still. When the bullets finally stopped, it revealed Azzurro's men behind a painting. They stepped out and smirked as they surrounded his body.
Azzurro began laughing. "Ha-ha! Sorry Young Earl, but I win this game!"
Azzurro grabbed Flora by the waist and smirked. Ciel was grabbed and thrown over to Azzurro. Azzurro pointed his gun to him. "We'll finally get rid of you! The Queen's Watchdog will finally meet his end! Don't worry about your sister though. I'll make sure to take care of her, as my personal toy of course."
Azzurro grabbed Ciel's eye patch and took it off. "I'll send you to some perverts. Don't be scared though. We'll drug you up so bad you won't feel a thing-"
"Hey. How long are you planning to play around?"
Azzurro was taken aback.
"Milady needs to be taken back to the mansion. Not to mention she's hurt. Are you really going to let him get away with it? You're our dog. Defend your masters you brute."
Azzurro whipped around and faced Sebastian. 'That's not possible! He's dead!'
"Sorry for that Young Master. The power of the bullets and guns are much stronger than those of 100 years ago."
Sebastian stood up and spit out the bullets from his body unto his hand. "I'll be returning these."
Sebastian threw them at Azzurro's men and they all fell dead. "My clothes are ruined." said Sebastian as he held the ends of his tailcoat. "Quit whimpering about your clothes. Flora's body is worse than your tailcoat."
Sebastian glared, "I'm aware of that. I apologize for acting out of hand towards Milady." "Well come fetch her already. I'm fuming and my patience is thin." "Of course."
Sebastian began walking forward. "STOP!" Sebastian paused in surprise.
Azzurro was shaking and pressing the gun against Flora's head. Ciel snarled at the sight. Sebastian's eyes were covered in shadow. "If you come any closer, I'LL BLAST HER HEAD OFF!"
"This is certainly tricky." "SHUT UP!" "What are you waiting for you idiot? Come fetch your masters already." "Shut up! Shut up!"
"But if I come any closer, Milady will be hurt." "Shut up!" "Are you planning to go against the contact?" "Shut up1 Shut up already!" "Of course not. I've been your faithful dog ever since you've given me my name. The day where you sacrificed everything in order to get revenge. Now…"
"What the hell are you guys going on about?! You freak!"
"Young Master," Sebastian stared at Azzurro with a smirk, "May I bite him to death?"
Ciel moved his hair to show his eye with the neon purple contract showing. "This is an order: Save us!"
"SHUT UUUUPPPP! B******S!"
*BANG* Azzurro panted and widened his eyes. "Why isn't she dead?"
"Is this what you're looking for?"
Sebastian stood behind Azzurro and leaned towards him. "I'm returning this to you." Sebastian placed a bullet inside Azzurro's shirt pocket.
"Please pardon me but I need to have Milady. First, I would appreciate if you would remove your filthy hands from her."
With a flick of his finger, Azzurro's arm that was holding Flora twisted. "ARRGHH!" screamed Azzurro as he let go of his gun and clutched his arm. Sebastian gently grabbed Flora and held her in his arms.
"I'm afraid that you can't win this Azzurro."
Ciel was sitting on a chair facing Azzurro. He was leaning back with chains and ropes still on his body. Sebastian held Flora in one arm and released Ciel of his bounds with the other.
Sebastian then placed Flora against Ciel. Ciel wrapped his arms around her and moved her hair from her face. His eyes were looking at her with tenderness.
"W-wait! You're just a butler right?! I can't die in a place like this! I can hire you! I'll give you five times- no ten times more than he gives you! I'll give you all the liquor and women you want! So leave him and work for me!"
"Sorry. But I have no interest in things made from human hands. For I am Phantomhive's demon and butler."
"As long as Young Master holds the sign of the contract and until he achieves what he desires, I am his faithful butler. I shall serve and protect him. I will also serve Milady and protect her."
Sebastian glanced at Ciel. 'Until the day comes where I obtain his soul, I am noting more than a chained demon to my masters.'
Sebastian went towards Ciel and stood beside him with his demonic eyes. Ciel caressed Flora's wounded face. "Sebastian." "Yes?"
Ciel glared at Azzurro with rage. Azzurro could only shake in fear.
"Send him to hell."
Sebastian smirked and licked his lips.
"With pleasure."
(On The walk Back Home)
"I'm sorry that I'm unable to carry you Earl." "It's fine. Flora is in a worse condition than me."
Sebastian was carrying Flora in his arms and Ciel was walking beside him. "I'm deeply sorry that Milady had to suffer such pain." "I'll excuse this. I was there too. I could've done something at least."
Sebastian's eyes widened. It wasn't like Ciel to admit things like this. Sebastian just smiled in amusement.
"Sebastian, let have Flora for a moment." Sebastian handed Flora into Ciel's arms. Ciel narrowed his eyes and stood tall.
"SEBASTIAN!"
Sebastian was shocked for a moment. 'When did he obtain such authority in his voice? This is only done when giving a direct order…'
"You are my butler, servant, and my dog. But now Flora has come. I've adopted her as my sister. She is now the lady of the Phantomhive Manor. So I give you this order: PROTECT HER, NEVER BETRAY HER, AND STAY BY HER SIDE! SHE'S YOUR MASTER, SEBASTIAN! YOU'RE HER DEMON, HER BUTLER, HER DOG! THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE ORDER!"
Ciel panted and stared at Sebastian seriously. His contract eye was glowing its fierce colors. Sebastian looked down at his hand. Though his contract was covered by his glove, he could clearly see the details. For it was glowing just as bright and fierce. Sebastian could only stare in amazement at Ciel.
Sebastian blinked for a few seconds. Then his face carried a serious look. He placed his hand to his chest and kneeled on one knee.
"Yes, My Lord."
End of the Sweet Rage Chapters.
Ok so how was it?! I hope it was enjoyable. There is going to be a new Book of Black Butler. For those that still don't know, it's called Book of Atlantic. And I managed to FINALLY read the latest volume of Black Butler. It was good. And spoiler alert! Spoiler Alert!
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Somebody found out that Sebastian is a demon and that Ciel is his contractor. And the guy is actually HUMAN! TWISTED! I wonder how things will go...oh and Lizzie is involved in this so yeah.