Sebastian: It's a sort of good story you have here.
Me: Thanks Sebby! I am simply one hell of an author *smiles*
Sebastian: I'm sorry but I'm going to have to charge you for that
Me: Why? O.o
Sebastian: because, that is my line and it has copyright. You don't own Kuroshitsuji after all.
Me: damn it! I still don't own Kuroshitsuji!
Chapter 10: Cold awakenings
- I have no idea what to do today!- Carolina yawned bored.
- I already told you that we are going out- Ciel sighed- We are going to London to see a Frost Fair.
- Frost Fair?- Angeles asked curious as she poured the chamomile tea- Why I haven't seen one of those in a long time! They still celebrate that?
- Well of course- Sebastian smiled as he brought in the sweets- but they don't celebrate it every year. They have to wait until the river freezes completely so they can celebrate it.
The harsh cold winter day was shone outside as the four of them were sitting in Ciel's city house living room. After the incident with Percius and Poseidon, they didn't want to take any chances of seeing them. So they went to London for a short period of time. It was only for a day or two but they went otherwise.
- I suggest we put on some winter clothes that can be warm enough- Sebastian said giving his young lord and the lady in front of him the sweets they wanted- we don't want any of you catching a cold now do we?
- I hate winter- Carolina shivered- It's so good that the house is warm or else I wouldn't have come out of bed at all.
- I on the other hand love winter!- Angeles smiled cheerfully- The wind blowing your hair. The snow falling down from the sky making the land turn white like clouds in heaven. I just love a good snow day!
- What don't you like?- Ciel inquired.
- I don't like harsh summer days. I hate those hot days where you don't even know where to lay down since everywhere is the same- Angeles wrinkled her nose a little and Sebastian just smiled at the tender movement. "Like that of a sweet child" he thought.
Once they were outside they went to a certain place in the river where all the people we gathered like a huge market. Carolina was really covered up with her crimson and black coat and burette, while Angeles was covered only by a white and cerulean coat and a white bonnet. Ciel too was covered in his blue cape coat alongside Sebastian and his usual black coat. Carolina looked at everything and never got off of Ciel's side and Angeles and Sebastian behind them. Angeles looked at everything amazed like a child looking at everything for the first time.
- You seem to be enjoying- Sebastian smiled at her.
- I haven't seen one of these in years! I dare say that I am like a small girl enjoying her day out for the first time.
- You must have been a sweet little girl.
- In my past life…I was a total hurricane! I was a supposed to be learning how to be like a lady and instead I was out playing in the fields or in the river. I guess I preferred the small things in life than the big ones.
- The small things?- Carolina turned around- what do you mean?
- That I preferred a day in the sun, the wind in my hair, the feeling of freedom than to be learning how to become a lady or having to worry about getting married with a rich man- Angeles said nostalgic.
- Who were you in a past life?- Sebastian asked her playful.
- That's a secret I'll never tell- She winked and they walked along and saw a place where they sold antiques. The man went on and on about the discount prices and such.
- It would be nice to come and put a place to sell if the river freezes again- Ciel smirked and looked at a toy- like that!
- Oh, you are from royalty- the salesman said- you have a good eye! This toy is from the Phantom Company when it used to make toys in shops.
- A complete imitation of Phantom's "Noah's Ark", there were only three sets made that had great value- Ciel said serious- There were none left after the fire in the mansion. It would be impossible for one to be here.
- Miracles do happen- Carolina shrugged.
- "Noah's Ark" is just like this country- Sebastian said and both of them turned to see him- A boat that is guided by just one person, only few will survive. It's a really arrogant story in my opinion.
- Good words of wisdom- Angeles rolled her eyes- why doesn't it surprise me that you of all people would give such a low opinion over one of the stories of the bible.
Ciel looked away, but suddenly saw someone familiar. He saw Abberline looking around.
- I didn't know that Scotland Yard took days off- Ciel scoffed.
- I am here patrolling- the detective said firmly.
- If you are patrolling around that must mean that there is something wrong- Carolina said serious. Her job never included having to interact with the Yard but she knew many of the most important detectives there. She had recognized Abberline in the instant- I'm Carolina Ravenhurst. Perhaps we can discuss what the matter is over a hot cup of tea. I am dying of so much cold.
It didn't last long till they went to a tent where they served Chinese food. Carolina, Ciel and Abberline were sitting in a table drinking tea. Angeles and Sebastian had stayed outside since she wanted to look at the stores some more.
- So what is the Yard doing around here?- Ciel inquired as he drank his tea.
- This morning under the Frost Fest, a man was found in the river- Abberline began- He was a member of a group of criminals, and we are trying to look for the man who killed him…and the ring he had. That ring has a blue diamond that is worth a fortune.
- A diamond you say?- A voice was heard behind them and they turned to see Lau standing there - a precious stone that possesses an eternal shine.
- How do you know about the fragment of Hope?- Abberline got up shocked.
- Huh? What are you talking about? Does that thing really exist?- Lau asked completely confused.
- Just ignore him- Ciel sighed- what the heck are you doing here Lau?
- This is my store- Lau said calmly- What were you three talking about?
- Have you ever heard of the blue diamond that was part of the collection of Sir Henry Hope?- Ciel began- it is said to be a diabolical stone that would bring death and tragedy to its owner. After being stolen many times, to hide the diamond, they cut it in pieces. Is that what you are looking for?
- The carriage seemed to be robbed when we found it- Abberline said completely serious.
- Interesting- Ciel nodded impressed and kept on smirking- I will help you out with your investigation. If you refuse my help, your boss, Lord Landor will have a problem.
- I just love how manipulative you can get, Phantomhive- Carolina yawned- So I'm going to be stuck here freezing to death so you can play detective.
- You are free to go back home Ravenhurst- Ciel said irritated- The last thing I need is someone obstructing my work.
- If I don't stay who is going to help you when you get in trouble- Carolina shrugged- but never the less I really am not in the mood to play detective in this cold winter day. I'll stay a while and will see if I can help, seeing as how useless you can get to be sometimes but if I find this boring, I'm going back to the house.
They walked outside and looked for clues and stopped in front of a shop. Sebastian and Angeles soon came up to them and were told of the situation.
- You're going inside that place?- Carolina asked Abberline.
- I have to go get some information and….
- IM BORED! Usa, let's get going. I bet I can find the ring even without them- Carolina scoffed as she turned around and walked away from the group.
- As you wish, mistress- Angeles bowed to everyone and followed Carolina as they walked through the fair.
- What was that all about?- Angeles inquired curious as she tried to keep up with Carolina- what's going on?
- You HAVE heard of the diamond of hope, right? Its dreadful story and everything else?- Carolina looked at Angeles and she nodded- there is something far more important than the mortal value of that ring. The diamond of Hope is said to have a great deal of power. Something that is not to be fooled around with. In the wrong hands this ring can bring despair and tragedy, but used in the hands of the right person and it will bring power far beyond belief. Legend has it that sir Henry Hope was so desperate to impress King Louis that he had made a deal with a certain demon. A far greater demon than anyone else. The demon took his soul once the diamond was give to King Louis, but in the intent of making such a great diamond, the demon had given away his power and sealed it inside of the diamond.
- You are worried someone could use it for wrong?- Angeles deducted.
- Exactly! Being a witch, I can sense any magic near and I knew ever since I got here that the ring was here…
They walked to a statue with the form of the Queen but just in front of them were Ciel and the rest followed by a man dressed in black and gray. Carolina sighed and smirked.
- You're late Phantomhive. It didn't even take me five minutes to know where the ring was without the need of information.
- Stop bragging Ravenhurst!- Ciel rolled his eyes- You are really in an irritating mood today.
- Oh god!- Abberline exclaimed in shock- guards! Get that ring!
A couple of police officers tried to take the ring off of the ice statue of the queen but they were stopped by an old man that had a robust figure and was followed by a group of people just as old as him or even older. But one of them seemed to be younger.
- If you want that ring, you are going to have to win it- the young man said winking and kissing a white rose.
- Vi-Viscount Druitt!- Ciel shivered.
"That bastard! What in the hell is he doing here?" Carolina thought. Angeles quickly covered her hair with her white burette and looked down. Carolina growled at him and her eyes were bursting with anger- now I know why I have been so cranky all day. Something told me that I was going to find myself with a rat.
- I need that ring- Abberline began but was interrupted by the robust man.
- I don't care if the Yard says it. If you want the ring you are going to have to participate in the contest.
- Beauty was made to be admired- Viscount Druitt spoke poetically- you don't want to dishonor this lady do you?
"You have NO ROOM to talk here" Ciel and Carolina thought at the same time.
- I see- Ciel said annalistically- I will win the contest if it's necessary.
- But Ciel, we need that ring since it is the only clue we have to a series of murders that have been going on that involve young ladies- Abberline protested but soon found out that he had said too much.
- So that's why the Yard needs it- Carolina concluded- it seems rather reasonable. But do remember that the ring possesses a great curse.
- Curse? Then it's perfect for me- Ciel smirked- Sebastian win the contest!
- Yes, my Lord!- Sebastian said putting his hand on his chest and bowing.
- I am gonna sit that one out- Carolina said shrugging- I don't want to get dirty with scum.
Angeles knew exactly what she meant and went after her, not before going with Sebastian and she took his hand and grabbed it tight.
- Be careful- she said with a tender tone.
- When have I not?- he smiled playfully and she smiled back.
Carolina was walking away and Angeles followed right behind her. Angeles was well aware of her mistress's hatred for Druitt. After being kidnapped and almost sold to the black market by him, she hated him with all her heart. Carolina remembered well the time she spent locked up. She remembered the thousands of young girls that screamed and cried in front of her. She was blindfolded most of the time but she could still remember the way they screamed and the times she wasn't blindfolded she could remember what she saw. She had seen that man, those girls and many other people. But that man in particular always chose women that were beautiful and took them away. Once the girls would come back these told her of what he did to them. He raped them since they weren't virgins anymore and it wouldn't matter if he had a little bit of fun with them. Since she was a virgin he would respect her, but there were girls far younger than her that he would take.
"I wish I had his neck in my hands so I can kill him! That man deserves to die!" Carolina thought angry. As she walked she suddenly felt as if she bumped into someone. When she looked up she saw a girl about her age with blond hair and a pink dress and green eyes, much greener than hers.
- I'm sorry- The girl said smiling.
- I'm sorry as well. I wasn't thinking coherently as I was walking- Carolina apologized as well.
- Co..co..heer…?
- Coherently, I wasn't thinking straight, I was distracted…
- Oh! It doesn't matter! My name is Lizzie by the way. Well, it's Elizabeth Essel Cordilia Middleford, daughter of the Duque of Scottney, but please just call me Lizzie- she smiled so widely and cheerfully.
- I'm Carolina Scarlet Ravenhurst, but everyone calls me Carolina or Ravenhurst like someone I know- she said mentally referring to Ciel as she rolled her eyes.
- Carolina is a wonderful name! It just screams of exotic!- she said cheerfully jumping up and down- Oh I almost forgot, this is Pola my maid.
- And this is Lady Serena Shields, she is my maid and accompanies me- she said pointing to Angeles behind her.
- An honor to meet you- Angeles bowed.
- Carolina I know we just met but do you have any idea of what to give a young man for his birthday?- Lizzie inquired.
- Huh? A birthday present?
- You see, my fiancée's birthday is tomorrow and I have to find the perfect gift. You don't happen to know what to give a young man?
- How about a punch in the face?- Carolina joked- I know of a certain young man I would love to give one of those.
- You are so funny!- Lizzie laughed with this squeaky laugh- I guess I can't give him that. He is going to be thirteen tomorrow and I just can't seem to find something good enough for him.
- Thirteen?- Angeles asked puzzled- pardon the question, but who is your fiancée?
- His name is Ciel Phantomhive, Earl of Phantomhive- Lizzie responded smiling.
- I insist- Carolina smiled- give him a punch. Preferably in the eye…wait, you're engaged to him? To Ciel Phantomhive?
- Yes! We have been engaged ever since we were born.
- Interesting- Carolina smiled devilishly- The Chihuahua has a toy poodle for a mate.
- Did you say something?- Lizzie inquired confused.
- I was thinking out loud. Never mind. It's nice to meet someone who can love Ciel even when he is such a sour boy.
- You know Ciel?
- I know him very well. In fact I work with him. We have certain…business together.
- I know Ciel seems like a very bitter guy, but when we were children he was a very cute and adoring boy. He had a precious smile and was always happy. But now…-Lizzie looked down- it seems he lost his smile.
"Just like I did" Carolina thought looking down as well and having a certain flashback of her infancy with her parents. Sure they weren't the happiest moments, but she had always been in peace in that time, not knowing of witchcraft and the curse her family had. Those were the best of times, so full of innocence. But now all that was left of that innocence were memories…just faded memories. Angeles patted her shoulder and looked at her with a sweet smile. Carolina thought for a second of what her life would have been without magic or Angeles and somehow she felt relieved. A normal life is so boring. She looked at Lizzie and thought that maybe she would have been like her if she wouldn't have her magic. "How boring and pedestrian" she thought.
- Interesting notion…in its own way- Carolina put her hand in her chin trying to imagine a younger happier Ciel.
- It's true! He was so cute. Well not that he isn't NOW but back then his smile would light up a room- Lizzie sighed remembering the good old days.
- Well this was an interesting way to meet Phantomhive's fiancée- Carolina shrugged- but I must get going. I hope you do find what you are looking for.
- Thank you. It was a pleasure meeting you too, Carolina!- she hugged her tight and let her go without air- Hope to see you soon.
Once Lizzie left Carolina only looked away and walked towards the place where the contest was being held.
- You two are like day and night- Angeles said sweetly.
- Who?
- You and lady Elizabeth. You two are like day and night. She is sweet and innocent while you are…
- Bitter and perverted- Carolina concluded her.
- I was going to say realistic and mature, but if you want to feel that way…
- Angeles, do you think that if I was a mortal I would be like her?
- Not in the least- Angeles smiled- you would be serious and introverted, I would imagine you in a library or reading books in the fields. But I would never consider you the type of girl who would go out frolicking and looking for cute things.
- That's my problem. I could never be cute- Carolina only looked serious.
- It depends on what you think is cute. That type of description is actually cute as well. Not the extroverted cute but rather the silent introverted cute. People have different tastes.
They walked to the crowd and tried to hide in there. They were saying the name of the winners and suddenly everything went wrong. A man started threatening and people started to run away.
- What's going on?- Carolina asked a man who was running.
- That man said he wanted the ring in the statue and he threatened to put dynamite in the ice!- the man said and left running.
- Lady Ravenhurst! You must leave at once- Abberline screamed.
- Where is Ciel?- she asked calmly.
- Over there- he said- but you must come with me it's not safe….
- I know what I am doing- Carolina ignored the police officer and went to where Ciel was- You truly can't go somewhere without getting in trouble can you?
- Ravenhurst, I thought you had left- Ciel said a little annoyed and surprised at the same time.
- And leave you with all this fun? How could I?- she smirked.
- You two are really stupid- the man holding the dynamite yelled- now you shall both die!
- There is no need to run- Ciel said serious- just look.
Sebastian suddenly came around skating in the ice and hit the man in his hand making him drop the gun in one of his hands. The two other bandits tried to shoot at him but he gave a quadruple spin in the air and in one hit made them drop their guns. The people were amazed at the perfectness of such skating. Angeles smirked and went after him she soon got to his side and skated on one leg using the other one to hit the two men as she spun. Then she followed Sebastian and they both picked up their respective owners and tossed them in the air. Ciel began to scream and Carolina was a little freaked out but soon grabbed Ciel's hands as they spun in the air. The bandit threw dynamite everywhere and soon made a circle and the ice started to break. Soon a cloud of fog was around them as the ice broke and a huge figure was seen. The ice statue of Noah's Ark was shown in the water with Ciel, Carolina, Sebastian, and Angeles in them.
- Now the fragment of Hope is in the river- Ciel sighed- I guess its better that way.
- Yes, now people won't kill themselves for it- Carolina said serious.
- I think our work here is done- Angeles smiled- Now all we need to do is go back to the house and relax.
- The greatest suggestion I've heard all day- Ciel rubbed his temples- I am sick of ice.
- Tell me about it- Carolina rolled her eyes- I told you coming here was no good. I'm cold and I'm tired. Those are not a good combination.
- We shall leave soon enough and I can prepare something warm for both of you- Sebastian smiled.
- Please do!- Carolina said and as they walked along the river she kept on thinking, "Did you get it?"
"What type of maid would I be if I didn't obey my mistress's orders?" Angeles thought.
"Now the Fragment of Hope will harm no one, its power shall be locked. Or so I hope" Carolina thought as she walked along.
So Angeles did get the Fragment of Hope, what does Carolina want to do with it? Now that she knows Ciel's fiancée, are things going to change with Ciel and her? what will happen in Ciel's birthday? Stay tuned for another chapter in this story! Chapter 11 shall soon come if you guys do review!
Hello fellow readers! How are you all! I am doing a little well. After a cold I got I have been a little dizzy but between dizziness and hallucinations (just kidding on the last one) I had an idea for the fic and I got it written in a jiffy. I love how sometimes a big sickness can make you stay so much in bed that you have to write to get your mind off of the sickness. Well moving right along to what is important a little notice, I am currently on vacation of two weeks and I don't know exactly when I will update. The more reasons why you guys have to stay on the lookout cause I might go crazy and update fast or really slow. It depends a lot in the ideas I have, the time I have, or the reviews you guys give me. If you guys review I MIGHT update sooner. So stay tuned ok? Gotta book it! Love ya!
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