First of all I am so sorry that I haven't posted something in so long. I haven't quit I promise! It's just that as school is wrapping up I get really busy since I'm going to college next year so I hope you'll forgive me.
I made this one extra long if that helps any...
Also I only own Lorena :)
It had been a few days since the visit to Houndsworth. I was starting to get back into the flow of things. The weather had turned very cold. On my way home from work one day I overheard people talking about the Frost Fair. I had been invited by Ciel to go but I declined the offer in order to stay home and try fixing my leaky ceiling. The crack was starting to worsen and I had no idea how to fix houses. Instead I decided to read a book.
No sooner had I settled down my telephone started ringing. I picked it up, "Hello?"
"Miss Farrell, we've just received news that a supposedly cursed ring was stolen but the thief was found dead and now the ring is missing. Do keep an eye out for it. It's a blue diamond set. Supposedly it's called the Hope ring. If you aren't busy, please drop by sometime today."
It was Sebastian.
"You're asking me to look for a cursed ring? One little ring in this entire city?" I exclaimed.
"No no, just keep an eye out for it."
"I'm busy."
"Reading a book?"
My eyes widened and I quickly glanced out the window. No one was there.
"How'd you know?" I asked.
"It seems like I guessed right. Well see you in a bit Miss Farrell."
And the line clicked. I groaned and threw my book down.
I got up and started to get dressed to go outside. The sky was clear enough and it looked sunny but it was winter therefore it was cold. After a while I was done dressing. I walked to the doorway and put on my boots. As I was tying the straps the phone rang again. I sighed and walked over to pick it up.
"What now?" I asked knowing exactly who was calling.
"Sorry to bother you again, Miss Farrell, but the Hope piece has been found."
"….." I glowered but didn't answer him.
"Well if you were curious of its whereabouts, it's currently imbedded into the fingers of on the ice statues here at the fair. It would be great if you could grace us with your presence."
"Whatever." I said and hung up the phone.
Outside, my breath rose in puffs of clouds. I made my way to the fair. While passing by on the bridge I immediately spotted Sebastian and Ciel. They seemed to be arguing with some police officers. To my surprise the Undertaker was there as well. I quickly went down to the frozen river.
"I'm here." I announced, unceremoniously.
"Great timing," said Ciel turning around, "The ice sculpting contest is about to start. Whoever wins gets the statue along with the Hope ring." He pointed to a tall white statue; I could see the sparkle of the blue stone on her finger.
"Looks familiar" I commented glancing at Ciel. He rubbed his own ring and looked away.
"I now open the frost fair's customary snow and ice sculpture contest!" a loud voice boomed. On stage the teams, including one of Sebastian, immediately set to work. I watched as they chipped and patted at their sculptures. Then they put up curtains so we couldn't watch anymore. Soon the time was up.
Scotland Yard had created a sculpture of Arthur Randall, the head investigator. While the likelihood was very similar, it showed no creativity and definitely no beauty. It collected an overall score of 5.
Next was Lau's sculpture. It was immediately disqualified due to its mature display. It collected a total of 10 points, all from one particular judge. I rolled my eyes.
"I wonder what you made." I asked Sebastian. He simply smiled.
"You can win, can't you Sebastian?" asked Ciel.
"Of course, you ordered me to do it, I will not fail." answered Sebastian.
Finally it was time to reveal his statue. As the curtain fell so did the jaws of the spectators. Behind it was a large scale replica of a boat, Noah's ark as he had called it. It was indeed beautiful but that was expected of Sebastian. I cracked a smile and crossed my arms.
"Good job, demon boy." I complimented. He smiled in acknowledgement.
"One moment, please," he said, "you haven't seen it all, yet." He snapped it fingers.
Immediately the cabin on the deck split in perfect halves and fell away revealing another statue inside. It was of the animals that were put into the ark. I was indeed impressed and Ciel smiled with satisfaction. The judges went wild.
"Bravo, young man!" exclaimed one judge, "I mark you as a skilled ice sculptor!"
"No, Sir," replied Sebastian, "I am merely one hell of a butler."
I rolled my eyes; there it is again, his favorite demon pun. Before I could retort to Ciel about it, a motion caught my eye. Three other ice sculptors huddled together and started whispering while sending Sebastian dirty looks.
"All right!" announced the coordinator, "Let's have the scores!"
But before the scores could be announced, one of the men from the group interrupted them.
"Hold it right there!" yelled the man waving gun, "Sorry, but this ring belongs to us. We're taking it back!"
I raised an eyebrow in Ciel's direction.
"This is getting interesting" I remarked.
It was soon revealed that they were the infamous London bomber thieves. He revealed a load of dynamite strapped to himself while one of his friends kicked over a barrel to reveal more. I smiled in anticipation. Sebastian caught my eye and grinned as well.
"I'll count to ten," said the thief, holding up a lighter, "If you don't want to die, get the hell out of here." He started to count.
Around people started panicking and running off. I gave Ciel a questioning look.
"Young Master." inquired Sebastian.
"My orders remain the same," replied Ciel, "Go do it you two."
Immediately we leaped into action. Sebastian disappeared off to grab something while I ran towards the two men by the barrel. In one swift kick I knocked them down. I turned back to check on Ciel, to my surprise the Investigator was running towards the armed thief. A warning shot was fired at his feet. He stopped. I was dreading that he would be stupid enough to keep running. But the thief turned and aimed the gun at Ciel. Then suddenly Sebastian leaped on to the ice…wearing ice skates. He knocked the gun right out of his hands. I sighed as I watched him skate around and showing off shamelessly. I started to walk towards Ciel.
The thief was angry; he grabbed a roll of dynamite and lit it. Then he threw it towards Ciel. But Sebastian was already there. He lifted Ciel out of the way just in time. Then he me a look and I took off running. While the guy continued to throw dynamite I ran towards Sebastian's sculpture. His two friends that I had knocked down earlier ran towards him trying to stop him. The ice was starting to break. Sebastian started to spin Ciel around. I leaped up and over the side and on to the boat just Sebastian let go. Ciel flew towards me. I caught him in my arms. He looked so shocked that I almost laughed. Suddenly the ice broke and the water splashed into the air. I put him down just as Sebastian landed behind us. The three thieves and the statue fell into the water. Ciel recovered and straightened up to his usual commanding look. As the water spray cleared we could see the people looking in awe at the boat. Ciel had a smug look on his face again.
"Your methods are very violent." he complained to Sebastian.
"I apologize, my lord." answered Sebastian, bowing, "when baggage drags one down, it's best to toss it."
I choked down a laugh as Ciel furiously turned away.
"What?" I asked, "Did you think I wasn't going to be there to catch you?"
