Chapter 11-Step Four: Complete

"Well whatever you say, Ciel, but we've got to get going. Dasan and I promised to go help Lydia with her flower garden."

"She says it's being over run by some wierd beetle thing."

"Are you sure you two will be okay while we're gone? We know it's your first day as a member Ciel, sorry to keep the meeting so short."

"It's nothing to worry about," he answered.

In all truth, he was glad they were departing. These past hours had been a living hell for the poor boy. Being unwillingly joined into the Comity was bad enough, but having Alois appear without a proper explanation nearly sent him over the edge. It had taken all the will and self control Ciel posessed not to slam his former adversary through a wall, and believe you me, even with all that it was still a struggle.

Fortunately, now that Dasan and Warren were departing he could finally get down to business. Although, he dreaded the thought of being alone with Alois, there were several topics needing to be discussed between them, and since they were all of a rather private matter Ciel had not choice but to deal with his foe's unpleasant nature.

As the boys existed the room, being sure to step over the chunks of wood caused by Ciel's last outburst, they bid the Earls farewell and left them alone to deal with their own 'demons'. Though before Alois could utter a single word he found himself slamed against a wall, with Ciel's hands gripping his neck.

"Care to tell me how the hell you're here!?" he screamed,"I thought I had gotten rid of you! I thought you were-"

"Dead?"

Despite his position, I mean talk about being caught between a rock and a hard place, Alois found himself laughing uncontrollably. He found the situation to be quite humorous in fact. The frustration on Ciel's face was always a welcomed sight. He did love getting a rise out of the him afterall. However, it seems that Ciel didn't share his opinion and his grip tightened, nearly choking Alois.

"Don't test me Macin. I could have you killed with a single order and unlike last time you don't have anyone to protect you."

"I wouldn't be so sure about that," he said smirking.

"What do you-"
Suddenly, before his very eyes Alois began to transform. He grew taller and more feminine. His hair turned silver, his eyes a darker blue, his skin more tan, until finally his metamorphasis was complete. No longer did Jim Macin stand before Ciel, now Hannah Annafellows stood in his path.

Ciel fell back in shock as the woman approached him, with each step he crawled futhur along the floor in a vain attempt to escape her, but it did little to assist him for his back hit the wall eventually. He was cornered.

Despite his fury at his own weakness, Ciel continued to gently shake as his emotions continued to overtake him. What was he to do? Where was he to go? Without another option in sight, the boy turned to the only choice he had left.
"Sebasti-"

He was silenced by Hannah's gloved finger upon his lip.

"Hush now Lord Phanthomhive. I'm not here to cause you any harm. My Highness simply an audience with you so that he may explain himself. Will you allow for such an event?"

Ciel was finally calming from his ordeal, the shaking ceased and he gained control of himself once more. He was ashamed of how cowardly he had responded, how unlike a Phanthomhive was meant to carry himself...But his mind was now clear of such troublesome emotions and he began to comtemplate her request.

After of moment of inward discussion, Ciel decided that it wouldn't be such a terrible decision to allow the audience. It would allow for him to aquire the answers he so desperately required, and despite having to spend time with Alois, Ciel decided that he could stomach his presence...For a while at least.

He sighed.

"Go on, but do not waste my time. I can call Sebastian whenever the mood strikes me. So choose your words carefully Macin."

Hannah smiled as she kneeled down before him. Her Highness would be so pleased, and the thought brought joy into her heart. As she sat across from Ciel she could now meet him eye to eye, and the audience could begin.

"I suppose you're wondering how my Highness was here today, correct? How you saw him with your own eyes? How he took a tangible form? It puzzles you does it not?"

Ciel remained silent, but the young woman knew his answer.

"Are you familar with the story of Adam and Eve?" she asked.

"What does this have to do with anything?"

"Patience Lord Phanthomhive. Now, if you will be so kind as to answer my question."

He sighed.

"I am familar with it, yes."

"Do you know how they were first tempted to sin?"

"Lucifier took the form of a snake and convinced the woman to consume the fruit of knowledge, or whatever nonsense the 'Good Book' preaches. What's your point Miss Annafellows?"

"Just as Lucifer took a serpantine form, I am able to take the form of my master. Despite being one of the fallen, we demons retain the abilities our heavenly counterparts posess. We change shape and appearance according to what the situation requires, and if I am in need to take the form of Jim Macin, I will do so to serve his whims."

"But how is he still alive? You ate his soul. Shouldn't he be dead? Or at the very least trapped within hell?"

She smiled.

"I did consume his esence, that much is true, but I did not eat him. I have the ability to trap souls inside my body, where they are able to live and thrive throughout the centuries until I find reason to consume them fully. Jim Macin resides within me, my body acting a shell of sorts. He requested that he be able to speak with you, for he has missed you over the years. Despite the rocky foundations of which your relationship was founded, he admires you and wishes to secure a friendship. In order to serve him, I transform my body to the shape of which you knew him and allow him to control it for as long as he requires. That is how you saw Jim Macin today, and you will contine to see him for as long as my Highness wishes it so."

"So you're saying I'll see him again?"

"Correct."

Ciel sighed. It seems as though fate just loathes him at the moment. Doesn't it? In a swift motion, the boy stood from the ground and dusted himself from the shame and dirt he had gained from crawling about the floor. He had quite enough of Alois's nonsense for one day, and was eagar to get way from it all.

"I've grown tired of this conversation. Sebastian, come here now. That's an order."

...

Many miles from the school, Sebastian and Johnny sat in the squad car, discussing the day's events of the Mortician's claims and the battered victim. Despite the gruesome condition of the body, such a wild accusation couldn't be taken seriously. For a demon to murder the victim, that would mean demons would exist, what ridiculous nonsense he thought.

"Can you believe that old coot? A demon? He actually accused a demon of murder! Oh I tell you, we've got to go over there more often. The man's great for a laugh!"

"Why yes I do believe he-"

"Sebstian come here now. That's an order."

The demon sighed as he felt the burning sensation on his hand. His little brat needed assistance, and he would be forced to answer his call. Despite being sentenced to the depths of hell, Sebastian liked the searing pain of the Mark no more than his master.

"Officer, would it be alright if I left the department a bit early today. My younger brother needs someone to pick him up from school, and I've yet to arrange transportation for the fellow."

"Don't see why you couldn't. Do you want me to drive by the middle school?"

"Oh no sir, I'll just go myself."

"What do you-Hey! What are you doing?! Close the door!"

"Sorry, but I don't have time to make a stop. I'll just see myself out."

"Wh-What? You can't just jump out of a moving car onto a busy highway!? Are you insane?!"

Sebastian laughed.

"Why no sir. I'm simply one hell of a brother."

...

Despite the reponse delay Sebastian made it to Ciel in record time.

"You called Young Master."

"Yes, get me out of here. I've had enough of this."

"As you wish."

Swiftly, Sebastian picked up his master and prepared to depart from Miss Annafellows. But as he took his first step, the feeling of a hand upon his stopped him in his tracks.

"Just a moment, Mr. Michealis."

The demon smiled, if Hannah could delay his departure then that would mean less time with his bothersome master. It would be a welcomed event.

"Yes Principal Harvey?"

"As Ciel is aware several of the students were sick today with the flu. If you'd be so kind, on your way home would you deliver their homework? The addresses are contained within the folder, and I'm sure you can find your way."

"It would be my pleasure. Young Master, would you allow for a few superfluous stops along the way?"

"As long as we're away from here," he answered.

"Very well. Good day to you Miss Harvey."

"Same to you Mr. Michealis."

In a dark flash, Sebastian exited the room still carrying his master like the obedient butler he was trained to be. That left Hannah all alone, only his unconsumed souls to join her.

"Are you happy, Your Highness? Did you enjoy seeing him again?"

"I sure did! Did you see his face when he saw me? It was hilarious!"

"It certainly was Dear Highness. I'm so glad you're happy."

"As are we...," said an unfamilar voice. Hannah quickly turned around, and was met by the two angles of which Ciel had recently become aqainted with. She wasn't sure why they were here, or what they would want with her, but something about them...felt...familar...

"Who are you asked? What do you want?"

"Hannah, what's going on?"

"I don't know yet Highness. Calm yourself please."

The angles smiled.

"I am Justice, and this is my partner Harmony. We come to you with information that would be of a most...surprising nature. Shall we put it?"

"I do believe so, Dear Partner."

"What do you want with me?"

"We merely wish to discuss something with you. Tell us demon, do you remember your fall from Heaven?"

Hannah remained silent. In all truth, her early memories of life had always been a mystery. Even as a young demon, she knew nothing of her fall, of her time in heaven, even how Satan had persuaded her to depart from Paradise. It was but a foggy time in her past, of which she knew nothing of.

"We didn't think so," said Harmony.
"Tell us...Would you like to remember?"

"Hannah, what are they talking about?"

"N-Not now Highness..I..I..."

"You need only to come with us, and all shall be revealed."

The angels extended their hands, and hestistantly, ever so slowly, Hannah accept their offer, and all was revealed as they had promised...

Step Four: Complete..

Hey everyone, sorry I haven't uploaded anything in a long while. I was busy with a big project at school, so I had to do that and then I had a little writer's block and then I had some trouble wording. I could get stuff up more often, but it wouldn't be of the quality I try to exceed. So please forgive me for not uploading things for a while. God bless and thanks for reading. I hope this chatper was worth the wait!