I have the strangest urge to write today :D review please!! -___- yes, it has been a while don't kill me, i need to live to see if I even make it too the Doodle for Google finals D:: ^ ^""

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Sebastian watched out of the corner of his eye as Ciel slowly disappeared under the blue curtain, his figure sliding into the shadows, Elizabeth's immobilized body gently dragging at his feet. Satisfied that Ciel had gotten into place, the demon's mind turned to concentrate on the real matter at hand.

His gloved fingertips were cupped around the Countess's chin, tilting it up to him. His other arm circled around the expanse of her waist, holding her in place. Like a true master of human romance, his eyes held hers as his lips moved, urging her to follow.

Even as Sebastian held back a slight gag when the Countess's breath wafted into his mouth, the scent of her dinner traveling down his throat---garlic quail---, he almost smirked with approval. Even though he hadn't put it to use in quite a while, his tongue worked as well as it did back then.

It was surprising, seeing that Ciel wasn't half as willing to help him practice.

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As the Countess wandered away in a daze, the room began to relax, the nobles resuming their conversations as if nothing had happened. He sniffed, and rubbed his nose. The Countess had a strong perfume that nauseated him, a vanilla flower scent with a hint of raspberry. The demon brushed himself off, flicking a piece of the Countess's hair to the ground. He watched as the ugly colored thing floated to the ground, treading over it as he began walking towards the foyer.

Swift and agile, the nobles took no notice of him as he quietly slipped behind the curtain. Sebastian expected to find Ciel with Elizabeth, the Queen's diamond in hand. If he had, things would have gone according to the plan, so much smoother, so much easier and faster.

Instead, he had come across an empty foyer, the sash from Ciel's dress lying on the ground. The demon sniffed the green sash. It reeked of vanilla and raspberries.

But because it hadn't.......

A smile curled at Sebastian's lips as he tucked the silk into his waist coat pocket.

Things were getting so much more interesting.

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At first he was doubtful as he watched the Countess from a distance.

Would that type of woman do anything to harm Ciel?

The question lingered in the demon's head. He sat across the ballroom, next to the orchestra pit, listening as the players began to warm up. He winced as they played wrong notes, it couldn't be helped, he was used to correcting Ciel's mistakes. The two human cello players were babbling, taking turns evaluating whether or not the other was in tune. Meanwhile, the Countess laughed heartily from across the room, champagne in hand. Sebastian watched curiously, it seemed as if nothing at all had happened to her than night. She chatted freely with the Duke of so-and-so, laughing merrily at even his dry jokes. Being a demon, he was able to hear every last sound, from both the orchestra pit and the Countess's conversation.

The Duke smiled, his walrus-like face lifting forcefully. " Why Countess, did anyone tell you that you look magnificient tonight?"

" Oh Charles dear, you're not looking too shabby yourself." the Countess said, beaming back.

" Say, Daisy,"( Sebastian could not think of a less fitting name), the Duke seemed hurried now. " When's the main event?"

The Countess laughed. " Main event?"

The Duke leaned closer, as if he were anxious to tell her a secret. " You know----------"

Sebastian strained to hear what the "main event" was, but the Duke was blocked by the off tune notes sounding from the orchestra pit.

Casting a frustrated glance at the cello players, the demon stood up at the same moment he saw the Countess and Duke walking towards the staircase that led up the ballroom's second floor---where guests had not been allowed. The Countess had a leisurely stroll that quickened as the Duke pulled her along. Of course, Sebastian followed after, cautious to slip up the stairs after them unnoticed, keeping a crimson eye on them as they stopped down a darkened hallway in front of a door.

The Countess murmured a few words to the Duke. She seemed angry. " Now be careful, when we're down there. Not all of the guests today are members."

" But Daisy--"

" You realize you almost gave us away?! Who knows who could have been listening? "

The Duke handed her a white mask.

Even as she slipped it on, she was still angry. " What would I do if you gave us away?"

He stayed silent and slowly opened the door, revealing a long staircase that spiraled downwards. " Ladies first." The Duke gestured for the Countess to enter. With a Hhmph! Daisy slipped through the door way , hurrying down the staircase alone. The Duke watched as she reached the bottom before slipping on his mask. He was about to close the door when Sebastian grabbed his arm. In an instant, the man was lying on the floor at Sebastian's feet. The demon moved the unconscious man into the shadows, smiling at his clean handiwork.

Downstairs in the ballroom, nobles had stopped their chatter, watching as the conductor tapped on his stand. The orchestra immediately become silent, players preparing their bows. The conductor had his arms in the air, ready to lead the players into Verdi's Requiem.

Sebastian picked up the white mask, slipping onto his own face.

The symphony had begun.

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hehehhehehehehehehe am I messed up? :B don't answer that please.

.___. will update as soon as I can :D (i hope) festival tomorrow. sigh. Kuroshitsuji season two coming in July. MAJOR DOUBLE TRIPLE QUADRUPLE SIGH ARGH!!!!

Come on Alois and Claude, hit me with your best shot :D