The sun rose in the morning sky and sent beams of light through the Castle windows. It had taken a fair amount of apologies and attempts at nuzzling Ciel to get the young demon in a good enough mood to agree to allow Sebastian, Soma and Agni to return to the castle.
Inside the towering structure, Ciel lay asleep with his infant daughters close by and Pluto curled up beside the bed in his usual spot.
Sebastian stood in the doorway gazing at Ciel.
"Today is the day my love, and soon the time will come to wake up. Our little ones have an assortment of gift for you, you deserve everything in the world my beautiful Ciel and I would give it to you without hesitation. You have given me everything I could hope for." He whispered crossing the room and lying down on his side of the bed.
He reached out and stroked his mate's hair affectionately. A faint smile appeared on Ciel's face.
"Whatever you're dreaming, I hope you continue to enjoy pleasant dreams. You have more love than you know,you have my heart eternally and my unwavering devotion." The young demon shifted his head in his sleep.
Kathryn and Angelina began to fuss, catching the attention of their father and waking their mother. Ciel opened his eyes to see his mate beside him.
"Good morning my love,did you sleep well?"
"I did, right now though I have to -" Sebastian kissed him.
"I will care for Angel and Kathryn, you relax and enjoy the stillness while it lasts." Sebastian rose from the bed and set to work feeding the twins. Ciel watched, he loved to see Sebastian interact with their children. He found himself feeling grateful that Sebastian was such an amazing father. It made Ciel happy to see the love his mate had for the little ones the genuine smile that was always there when the older demon was with them.
After eating, the girls were again asleep and Sebastian returned to Ciel's side.
"Happy Mother's Day my dear Ciel." Sebastian said pulling him close so that he was resting his head on his chest. The young demon closed his eyes,he listened to Sebastian's steady heartbeat.
"This is nice, lying here this way."
"It is indeed, are you hungry?"
"I can wait, you just fed the twins, you shouldn't feed too many at once." Ciel replied.
"my darling Ciel, you feed all of us, everyday I will be fine."
"I just don't want you ill again, I need you to be okay."
"I promise you I will be, I will ask the servants afterwards if it makes you feel better."
"I can -"
"You need a break,it's not a simple task to feed seven of us."
"I'm fine, I'm used to it. I don't even get lightheaded anymore."
"That's because after you feed us, I offer you to eat without much delay,there is no time for you to begin feeling the effects."
"I shall take over for the next several days, the servants never refuse to help."
"No they don't, they really care about us,more than just a job."
"They feel as if they are among family. They truly love you...Prince Soma does as well."
"Why bring him into this?"
"Because it's important for you to know that what he said to you was said as a result of not being able to understand your new life and family. He lost you Ciel and it was painful for both of them." Sebastian explained.
"Why do you have to try to make me think differently, they were told not to come unannounced and here they are."
"Yes my love, but do you recall when Lady Elizabeth came to us unannounced before out beautiful daughters were born?"
"She's different, Lizzy's family."
"True, but perhaps Prince Soma feels as if you are the family he never really knew. He said something to the effect of not having anyone who cared for him in his own home when you met."
"He has Agni."
" Lady Elizabeth has Paula and still turned to you."
"We're related, He's -"
"Is it so hard for you to see that you mean so much to so many?"
"He's annoying, he acts like a -"
"spoiled child, but a child nonetheless,you are a mother can you not feel something for someone who has not truly known a mother's love?" Ciel seemed to think about it for a while.
"It is sad, I'll admit that. I would never want that for our children."
"Thankfully they are fortunate enough to have you for all eternity, Soma and Agni should have some sense of family should they not?"
"I suppose so. What are you asking?"
"only that you give them a chance, I know Prince Soma's comments hurt you, he acknowledged the mistake and apologized. He would have done anything for you during your life as a human, is it not possible for that loyalty to remain?"
"Sebastian -"
"You want to surround our children with those who not only love them but will provide loyalty and protection don't you?"
"That's why you brought the servants, and the reason for the guard."
"Please my love, think about it. I will be taking them to London along with the children this morning, as we talked about. I have asked Alois and Naveen over as well. They will arrive this afternoon."
"Don't forget to pick up my Mother's gift and Ann's." Ciel reminded him.
"Certainly not. My family will be arriving later as well."
Sebastian repositioned both himself and Ciel see that the young demon was now lying on his back on the mattress with Sebastian leaning over him staring deeply into his eyes.
"I love you so much Ciel, I always have. I could never ask for a better mother for my children, a more amazing mate, I know I say this often but it is worth repeating."
"I love you too. I'm proud to be our children's mother. I'm proud of you for being the loving father you are, if it had been our contract days, I wouldn't have thought it was possible,but thank you."
"You taught me to be the way I am now. Behind all good fathers, there is always an extraordinary mate showing them the way." Sebastian kissed Ciel and began to nuzzle him lovingly.
"Charmer." Ciel said with a smile.
"Is it working?"
"It is today, I don't know what it is but I feel better now."
"Good. Perhaps all you needed was to be cuddled for a while."
"I didn't like a lot of affection as a human, I don't understand why -"
"You found me, I know when to hold you and when you prefer to be let go. Perhaps that and my love for you is what caused the change."
"Damn Demon." Ciel said softly nuzzling back.
"yes however I am your damn demon, eternally."
"Good, I wouldn't want it any other way." After another kiss Sebastian and Ciel could hear the excited shouts from their four oldest children. They sat up as the children entered smiling brightly.
"Mama, you are awake,I'm happy today." Evian said climbing up to sit with his parents.
"I'm glad you are." Ciel hugged his son.
"It's a special day mum, Do you know?" Rowan asked allowing Evian to help him up.
"Yes, I didn't forget, today is our day to tell you all how precious you are to us."
"Baby Day is here Daddy!" Rachel cried. " Happy Baby Day Brothers and sisters"
"Happy Baby day sister Rachel!" The boys called back giving her a hug.
"I am happy to be Mommy and Daddy's baby Rachel."
"We're happy to have you all. Each one of you is a gift, we love you so much."
'we are presents?" Vincent cuddled into Ciel's side.
"Yes, each one of you is a gift that your father and share. We're very proud of you all, the way you take care of each other is exactly how a family should be. I'm very proud and happy to be your mother."
"Even me Mum?"
"Of course, you're my youngest son, how could I not be?" Rowan smiled.
"You are our very favorite mommy ever!" Rachel exclaimed.
"Thank you my little ones, for being here with us, for the joy you give us each day." Ciel turned to his mate.
"Will you go get the boxes?"
"Of course." The older demon walked to the closet and pulled the stack of neatly wrapped boxes down from the shelf, he placed them on the bed.
"Mama, those are presents!"
"That's right. From your father and I."
Sebastian handed out the boxes and watched the children unwrap them. Rachel pulled out her doll and squealed with delight.
"She is so pretty Mommy and Daddy, I love her so much, I am a happy Rachel."
She cuddled the doll, The boys pulled out their gifts next.
"Mama and Dad bought us boats!"Evian's eyes lit up instantly.
"Will they sail in our lake?"
"That's the idea, your father's been wanting to find more to do with you."
"We like playing with Dad and you, will you please play?"
"I'm going to watch." Ciel said rubbing Vincent's hair.
"I will sit with Mommy and my new doll." Rachel grinned.
After several minutes of excitement, the children turned to Ciel.
"Mama?" Evian took Ciel's hand.
""We love having Baby Day with you and Dad, it is very special to us that you love us so much. You make sure we have baby day everyday. We know we are loved because we were allowed to live in your tummy so we could be with you,you feed us and hug us and never leave us. We are very happy that you do all of those things for us. We are proud of you for being our Mama. That is why we thought about what we wanted to do today and this time, instead of having Baby Day all day, we want to have Mama's Day, please?"
Ciel was touched.
"You all feel this way?"
"Yes." The answer came in unison.
"I don't know what to say" The last time Ciel had allowed Sebastian to celebrate Mother's Day for him was before Rachel and Vincent were even thought of.
"Say you will grant your children this opportunity."Sebastian suggested.
"But they're so much more important than -"
"Celebrating their mother is important to them and to me."
"But I don't -"
"Please Mommy, we will cry, and you do not like when we cry." Rachel began to sniffle.
Ciel sighed.
"Just this once." The children cheered.
"Daddy, he said yes, we get to celebrate Mommy today!"
"I heard. We should start immediately before your mother changes his mind."
"oh no, Mum, you can't do that,we want you to be loved."Rowan fretted.
"I won't." Ciel promised. Sebastian leaned him back on the pillow.
"Then stay right here, I will bring you something to eat, get comfortable my dear, you have a wonderful day ahead of you and I want you to be you comfortable Ciel?"
"Very."
"Good, Children, we have worked to do, before we go to London, I want your mother to be relaxed and have everything he will need."
"I'll get Mum a book." Rowan said rushing from the room with his new boat.
"I will get Mama the music, then he can listen while he reads." Evian dashed off in the direction of the stairs.
"What can we do Daddy?"
"You and Vincent will help me get something for your mother to eat, go on down stairs now, I shall be along shortly." The twins raced into the hall leaving their parents alone.
"am I doing the right thing Sebastian?"
"it's called mother's day, I don't see why not."
"They're only children, I'm supposed to take care of them."
"Ciel, you must let go of that feeling. Once in awhile, there is nothing wrong with being taken care of." Sebastian kissed him and made his way to the door, he turned back.
"In regard to Prince Soma, I ask you to keep in mind one saying, To error is human, to forgive...is Devine." Ciel shook his head..
"If it's not one thing -" he heard. Sebastian chuckle.
"I'm grateful that my father left just enough memories that particular stage in our lives that -"
"That you could tease me about that too?"
"My dear Ciel, If I didn't tease you a bit on occasion what kind of mate would I be?"
"The kind that doesn't get in much trouble."
"The trouble is half the fun." The older demon's smirk turned into a genuine,loving smile.
"I do love you Ciel, you know that"
"Yes, I love you too, damn demon."
"I shall return shortly, my beautiful, disobedient dog."