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Chapter Nine

Uh-Oh Part 2

"There is something going on with the Phantomhives." The voice made Aurora turn before she turned back to the bag that she was packing. It was Vincent. "Be careful tonight."

She frowned. "What did she tell you last night?"

"Basically that Lord Phantomhive was not out of town on the night that the Drakefords were in the crash. He was at his house during the little get-together that these twins were at with the maid and butler." Aurora didn't reply and zipped up the bag that she was going to take. Vincent noticed. "Is something the matter?"

Aurora thought quickly. How could she tell him that she didn't like the fact that he had slept with that woman? It's not like the two of them hadn't done that before to get their answers. Hell, she shouldn't fell anything pertaining to that. She told herself that several times over the last few hours but she didn't seem to change her feelings.

"Nothing. I'm just thinking." She gripped her chin. "If Phantomhive was at his house instead of away on business like he said he was, then perhaps we could get answers from Vincent."

The man beside her lifted an eyebrow. "His son?"

She nodded. "The boy is coming over for a week before Christmas, is he not? We can get the answer from him during that time."

"What makes you think that he would tell us about his father?"

"Have you forgotten? I gave the child a dog. I'm sure that he'll tell me anything that I need to know and want to know."

Vincent nodded his head, taking that as a secure answer. It would probably be true, too. She could have that child wrapped around her little finger. And more than just the child, as well. Give her a week with Lord Phantomhive and that man would wish that he wasn't married.

"What should we do? Leave now or stay and get some more information?"

"More information before we talk to the child," Vincent told her moving towards the door. "It might keep us from having to do so."

Aurora nodded as the door shut, biting her lip. He was acting like nothing happened. Stupid bastard. Shaking her head, Aurora slung her bag over her shoulder and left the room. It didn't take too long for her to make it outside into the crisp, cold air. Christmas was right around the corner; snow would be falling soon. She enjoyed the cold air. She's rather stay in the winter season than any of the others. The warm air annoyed her but the cool air made her calm constantly. Maybe if it was snowing, her anger against Vincent would come to a stop.

As she stepped out to the carriage that they would be using, Aaron walked towards her with a grin.

"Let me take your bag, Victoria. Can't leave a lady to carry her own bag." He smiled, taking it. He then acted like he was about to drop it. "My Goodness, what are you carrying in here? Weights?"

Aurora faked a giggle. "Oh, so mean." She felt like she was going to be sick. "You don't think being cute like that is smart now, do you?"

Aaron gave his own laugh as he passed the bag up to the driver. "I take it that you received a grand sleep last night."

"Of course," She took the hand he held out for her to help get into the carriage. "And yourself?"

"Wonderful. After all, this is the Castle of the Queen. I might not like being her, but the beds are magnificent. They're just nothing like home."

Aurora smiled. "True." He just didn't know how true that was in her opinion. "Let's hope that this evening will be as pleasurable as last night, yes?"

"Oh, it's a party this evening at the Phantomhive house. Did you not know?"

Aurora pulled a surprised look. "A party?" ~Why wouldn't the Drakefords be invited?~

"Yes. Just like last time, remember? Do you have that white dress you wore last time?"

Aurora glanced away, faking embarrassment. "My apologies, My Lord. I'm afraid not. But I assure you, you have something much better in store than white." She lied. ~Now all I have to do is get one~

That would be no problem, though. She could find one in a snap. In fact, she had seen one she liked in town before she left the Drakefords and came here. She could go back and grab that dress tonight in not time while the others thought that she was getting ready.

Aaron continued to smile as he helped his sister into the Carriage next. "I cannot wait."

Vincent stepped in after Aaron and sat across from Aurora. The entire ride was full of uneasiness between Aurora and Vincent, and though the other two could tell, they kept their mouths shut about it as they tried to lighten up the feel, but it didn't really work.

It wasn't long before they arrived to the Phantomhive home and Emily closed the curtain. "Remember, do not speak to the Lord unless he speaks first, understand?"

Both of them just nodded and the men helped the women out of the carriage as it pulled up in front of the Phantomhive home. The butler that Aurora recognized from her last trip here opened the door and the four of them all walked in.

This time the place was empty until there was a sound of loud barking and clicking paws on the ground. Aurora turned to the left to watch as the bundle of brown fur that she had given to Vincent Phantomhive made his way to her like a magnet. It seemed that the animals knew who she really was because the puppy ignored everyone else. Aurora knelt down and began to pet the pet when you young master ran forward, calling his animal's name.

Sebastian perked his ears at his master's voice, but he didn't move from the woman that was loving on him. Aurora couldn't help but smile as the young boy ran towards her, a large and embarrassed smile on his face as he picked the dog up.

"My apologies. He's never done that before!" Young Vincent explained.

"It's not a problem," Aurora grinned. "He's quite adorable."

"He is, isn't he? Lady Aurora is such an amazing person! I'm so glad that she gave him to me." The boy grinned as the trio behind them all watched, waiting for Lord Phantomhive. Young Vincent thought for a moment. "You're a pretty lady. I receive the same vibe from you that I do from her," Aurora held her breathe. "What do pretty ladies like you like as Christmas presents?"

If Aurora wasn't disguised, she would have picked up that sweet child and hugged him to death. Instead, she squatted down (ladylike, of course) and poked him lightly on the nose. "This Lady-friend of yours would like anything you give her if it's from a cutie like you." She told him. Vincent couldn't help but smile.

"Ah, Aaron, Emily. It's good to see you again." A voice made them all turn to see Lord Phantomhive walking towards them.

"And you as well, My Lord." Aaron and Vincent gave a bow as the two women curtsied. "How has the last months been treating you?"

"Well, quite well. Everything is planned and…ready. I just…" He paused and glanced at Vincent and Aurora as they watched. "Vincent," He turned to his son. "Would you please escort Sir Peter and Lady Victoria to their rooms? You should all be getting ready for the party.

"Yes father," Young Vincent took Aurora's hand and began to lead her away down the hall, the man following behind them. Aurora couldn't help but smile as she listened to the ideas that the young boy had for return-gifts to her. She felt horrible that she was hearing this but at the same time she knew that she wasn't going to say anything and still be surprised and grateful when he gave it to her; no matter what it was.

She was soon dropped off at her room and young Vincent led the other Vincent off. She didn't even think about giving the man a look the entire time they walked down the hall and not once did she feel his eyes on her. It enraged her even more and as she dropped her bags on her bed she felt like she wanted to rip something apart.

Instead, she just calmed herself down and moved towards the window, throwing it open. The cold air cooled her hot face and she gave a soft smile. After all, she had a party to get ready for.

Vincent stood in the dining hall, waiting outside the door for Emily to appear. He and Aaron had been talking, but his mind was on something else. Or rather, someone else. Aurora had been on his mind a lot lately since they were given this assignment. And not because he was being a jerk to her. He didn't know why he was acting this way. He had known her since they were young; he's grown up and worked with her over the last only-God-knows-how-long and he had never acted this way to her before. But he also normally didn't have their burning feeling in his chest when he saw. He knew acting towards her like this was a bad idea but there was just this voice in the back of his mind telling him that he was doing the right thing with his actions. But why? Why did this burning sensation appear now and not some other time that the two of them had to work together? Or…had it always been there and he just never noticed it before?

After all, never before would he catch himself studying her as she talked, as she smiled, as she moved. As he did, the burning sensation would grow more and more to where he almost found himself…pouncing on her. Don't get him wrong, he knew that Aurora was a very gorgeous demon in her human form, but this was the first time that he wanted to attack her. He had slept with other women before; countless of them over how long they had been alive, but never had he even thought about taking Aurora into his arms like that. Why now?

"Ahh, there they are." Aaron's voice made Vincent turn to the stairs to see the two women they were waiting on walking down to him. "My sister looks absolutely stunning. As does yours, Peter."

Vincent gave Emily a swift look in her green gown, but his eyes immediately jumped from her to the one that was walking down the stairs beside her.

(I just couldn't explain this dress perfectly and so it annoyed me. A picture of the dress is on the bottom of my profile. Go check it out)

The blond hair that Aurora had to wear was pulled up into a twisted tie, curls falling loosely around her neck as her blue eyes shone in the candlelight around her as she stepped off the stairs, laughing and talking with Emily.

The burning in Vincent's chest grew even more than it had before. He could imagine her with her black hair and red eyes in chest the same way; black pearls and rubies draped around her neck as she lay there, naked beneath him. He-

"Peter, are you all right?" Emily's voice broke Vincent's thoughts and he looked at her with a smile.

"Of course. Shall we?" He held his arm out to her, trying to ignore as Aaron kissed the top of Aurora's hand.

The group walked into the dining hall to see seven other pairs here already, waiting for the food to be served.

Introductions were made and Vincent made sure to keep note of them in case they were needed. Hours went along as they all sat around the table, talking.

Vincent didn't see this to be a party at all, just a dinner, and was growing rather bored with the woman beside him as she flirted with him. He had to play back of course, but inside he felt disgusted. His eyes kept slipping down to the woman in the other side of the table a few seats away with Aaron. Not once did he catch her looking at him and that seemed to make him mad as she was talking to the two men and the woman near her, making them laugh. Even the young Vincent was laughing at her until he fell asleep and his mother had to take him off to bed. After the child was gone though, it seemed that the true meaning behind this 'party' was brought forth.

Lord Phantomhive leaned forward, folding his hands together on the table.

"Lord Bastion," He looked at the man sitting to Emily's other side. "Is everything ready?"

The elderly mad patted his lips with a napkin and set it down on his plate. "Yes. The ships are stocked and just waiting for your orders."

"And what of the Sign of the Noble Beast?"

~The Noble Beast?~ Aurora thought to herself. For some reason that made her want to know more but it seemed that this is where everything halted for her as Aaron stood up.

"Shall I escort you to your room?" He asked, holding an arm out to her.

Aurora wanted to stay and listen even more about what this 'Nobel Beast' was, but she knew that her time was up. Perhaps she could sneak back and listen after he left her alone. "I am feeling a bit tired," She smiled, taking his arm.

They walked out of the room and down the hall for a moment before Aaron pulled her into a dark hallway and crashed his lips against hers. Aurora froze for a moment, not sure what to do as he began to pull her hair down and run his hand through it as the other cupped the side of her neck. Moments later, Aaron pulled back and buried his face into her neck.

"It's been such a long time, Victoria. Only two months but it seems to feel like it's been forever. Have you missed it just as much as I have?"

~So…it seems that it wasn't just Peter having a playful time with the siblings.~

"Does it really torture you that much?" She asked.

The man pulled back and gazed at her. "There's just something different about you," Aaron continued to run his hand through her hair. "But what is it? I can't place my finger on it."

"Does it offend you?" Aurora asked shyly. God, this was making her sick.

"Oh no, not at all." He leaned close to her ear, his breath traveling down her neck. "I rather like this side. I wonder…have you changed in the bedroom, too?"

~Oh dear~ This had happened so many times before, but why did she feel…dirty even thinking about doing it?

Before her mouth could open, someone beat their own reply to it.

"She's not going with you."

Aurora and Aaron looked at Vincent and Emily. It seemed that they had followed them. The man wore a dangerous look with a deathly glare that Aurora recognized from many times before now. Aurora was surprised. He had gotten information in the same process just as this last night and with the woman beside him, no doubt. Why should he refuse to her doing the same thing? He never had before, so why now? Now anger boiled inside her and she decided that she was going to do exactly what he did.

Besides, she was sure that she would be able to get something out of Aaron tonight.

"Excuse me, dear brother," Aurora hooked her arm through Aaron's again, giving Vincent a sharp look. "But my personal business does not concern you." As the two of them walked away, Aurora felt the anger and hatred and bloodlust pouring from Vincent.

She felt it through the rest of the night, too.

And that, my friends, is why I had to split the chapter into two. Don't worry; you'll have the next chapter in less than a week ;)

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