Kuroshitsuji: Another World

Chapter 11: Mission Improbably impossible….maybe…

I was lead to a rather impressive looking study, and (as I per thought) there was a beautifully carved lacquer wood desk with Ciel sitting behind it. While Sebastian and I were still some distance away from the desk (and Sebastian even further since he walked back out and then back in…this time pushing a tae tray), I waited calmly where I stood, watching Sebastian pour Ciel a cup of strong, but sweet smelling tea.

"Neko, there's no need to be shy," Ciel stated, noting how far away I was standing. "Trust me, I won't bite because that'd be too vulgar and Sebastian won't either unless I order him to."

"Oh, I feel SOOO safe!" I teased, walking to the desks' edge.

"With me around, you'd better feel that way." Sebastian rebuked, sounding as if he WAS trying to bite me with his words.

"Is that a challenge?" I countered, glaring up at his impervious grin.

"Only at my bidding," Ciel interrupted icily, first sharply glancing at me then giving Sebastian a lingering glare. "Back to the pressing matter at hand, Neko, the reason why I called you is because I have a very important 2 part mission that I know you can handle."

I thought for a moment, "Does it involve maiming or evenly possibly death? A malevolent form of torture?"

"Unless you count your ears being raped by high pitched squeals torture," Sebastian sighed, "the yes."

My soul flooded with dread, 'on the other hand,' I thought, 'this could be interesting.'

"It involves you going shopping for a weeks' worth of shoes and dresses, lying, and entertaining my fiancé tomorrow." Ciel concluded, giving me the gist of the 'mission'.

"I'm a little lost," I answered, disappointed that I wouldn't be in some sort of epic battle, "but what do you mean by lying? What would I have to lie about?"

"You'll have to lie about who you truly are. "Ciel continued, locking his fingers and leaning forward. "Lets try lying now."

"Okay, um…" I gave it a split second thought before answering, "My name is Nekohime and I'm secretly a man."

Ciel made a slight 'ick' face, while my 'lie' never even fazed Sebastian.

"I think the young master meant for you to lie about your name and background. Try again." Sebastian replied.

"Hmm," I thought, scratching my cheek with a finger. "My name is Amaria Phantomhive, daughter of the Earl Claudius Phantomhive. I come from America to spend at least a week with my dear cousin, the gracious Earl Ciel Phantomhive in England."

Both Ciel and Sebastian were floored by how I naturally flowed with practiced my fib. Ciel's mouth hung open in surprised interest, Sebastian's eyes merely grew wide in response.

"Wow," they breathed in awe.

I bowed, proud of my lie.

"That's perfect…you filled out the basic details." Ciel stated, recovering slightly, "I didn't think it would be so easy for you to lie so quickly and efficiently, even I almost believed it."

"Well," I replied, basking in my victory, "before I became your employee, I DID have a life you know. I could lie, cheat, and steal with the best of them, I STILL can." After looking at their shocked and questioning faces, I burst out laughing, "I'm just kidding, that was also a lie. Geez, I never lying could be so easy!"

"Well, alright…so long as you are truthful when you speak to me." Ciel stated, completely recovered. "I'll allow you to choose someone…that is, if you don't want Sebastian…to be your escort to the boutiques of London…and don't worry EVERYONE knows their way around."

"What are my benefits if I choose Sebastian?"

"A thoroughly 'spoon-fed' tour of the highlights including the dark streets." Ciel commented, glancing once at Sebastian. "and the best protection from anything bad happening to you."

"Someone else?"

"Whatever protection they can provide, and a straight forward tour…however it will be more like to the shopping districts."

"I don't really want a tour." I whined softly

"Then I take it you have someone in mind?" Sebastian asked, looking slightly amused.

"Not really…"

"Since you don't have someone in mind and time is of the essence," Ciel concluded, "then Sebastian will take you shopping and give you a 'bare bones' version of his tour." A small, but genuine smirk of evil lifted his lips, "and I'll hear no complaints about it. Remove your apron, wrist cuffs, and maid frills…and before you say anything, yes, each piece that I named is detachable, after all I did have Nina design that dress for efficiency and easy conversion."

With little effort I managed to detach the named items, giving me a solid, but less maid looking dress.

"Sebastian, give her one of my hats that will match the dress. If anything, she will look a bit childish but it will serve to keep her in her role." After dismissing Sebastian, Ciel turned to me, "Nekohime….well, for now, Amaria, please try to act like the American Aristocrat you are lying to be. It will make you seem more natural when you meet my fiancé tomorrow."

"Alright," I replied, donning the top hat and slightly crooking it to my left. "Butler of the English Earl, lead on to London."

Ciel nodded to Sebastian's inquiring glance. With a sigh, Sebastian bowed like the way he always did for Ciel when given an order.

"Yes, my lady."