Kigeki: Chapter 14
By Female Heero Yuy
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the official characters. If I did I wouldn't be writing this fanfic, and I'd be making a lot of money.
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"How?" Ciel muttered as he picked up the bottle.
"I don't know." he trembled as he held himself. "I just don't know.."
"What is this?" he looked at the contents of the bottle.
"A manufactured soul."
Ciel's eye widened, "Is that even possible?"
Sebastian just went into the house and kept hugging himself. Not answering Ciel's question.
"Oie...Sebastian..."
He just turned his face away, almost as if he couldn't even look at him. Ciel sighed in frustration. He didn't know what to do. No matter how far they ran, Malavist seemed to be one step behind them. He stood in thought as he stared at Sebastian's back. His eyes widened when he saw something he though he wouldn't see again. Sebastian was crying. Even though it'd only been so many days before, he'd thought he wouldn't seem him crying again. He sighed.
"Sebastian..." he then turned away. "Why don't we...go home."
He clutched at his chest as if it were hurting, using his other hand to wipe at his eyes. It was like Ciel's words hit a button, making him cry even harder.
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Finally they were home. The manor had a light cloak of dust as no one had been in it for so long. But they were home. Bard jumped for joy when he saw his flame throwers again, claiming he could redo is art. Maylene smiled and went on about how she wanted to make the house shine like new. Finni was spinning in the yard. Soma was at the door with Agni, Ciel and Sebastian looking at the manor in appreciation. "Ahhhh it's good to be back at the chibi's manor!"
"Master Soma your great!" Agni bellowed after Soma made his announcement. Then both ran off to help clean abit.
Ciel couldn't see why everyone was so exceedingly cheery. It frustrated him to no end, but at the same time he was jealous. They required little to be happy. He looked to Sebastian who seemed to stand beside him in a catatonic state. His head was hung low, even as he held the suit case limpy at his side. "Are you tired?" he asked.
Sebastian just shook his head slowly. But still his eyes stayed towards the floor.
"It's fine if you are, we did travel a long time just to get back."
He just clentched his fist around the handle of the suitcase tighter. He'd been silent for duration of the journey. Saying nothing. The only replies given were a shake or a nodd of his head. Ciel didn't know how to deal with a depressed demon. Especially one that'd virtually given up on everything. "...Ummm why don't we go clean your room?..i'm sure it's very dusty by now."
Sebastian just looked away.
Ciel sighed, he noticed he'd been doing that alot lately when it came to Sebastian. "Sebastian you know we're not going to let him take you. But we can't help if you won't let us." he stated, hoping for some kind of a reply. He lucked out.
"It's fine...it's not like anything can be done anyway."
"Don't talk like that! How can you even think such a thing?" he shouted as he became angered.
"All he'd have to do is wait until you were dead anyway. So why shouldn't I think this way? Your life is a mere second to our kind anyway."
'Our kind?' he thought. "So that's it? Your going to place yourself with him?"
"It's true isn't it? He's immortal..i'm..a demon. Nothing will change that."
Ciel eyed him for abit, "But aren't you forgetting something?"
Sebastian finally looked at Ciel.
"Malavist was born human...you are not the same."
Sebastian trembled as his eyes widened in shock. He didn't know what to say. Why that thought had never hit him before he didn't know.
"In order to even be grouped at the edge of your kind he had to cheat and kill just to get that far. He committed many sins just to get where he is today. While you didn't do a single thing other than be born. That's the difference between you and him."
Falling to his knees he could help but continue to look at Ciel. Though to Ciel it was strange. It was like something in his eyes was different. Like apart of himself had returned and was shining. 'Could this be...could this be the way to free him?' he pondered. He'd never seen Sebastian's eyes shine as much as they did now. Even though it was a mere speck, the point was it was there. He looked at the collar, it wasn't glowing at all. Which meant Malavist wasn't doing anything.
Sebastian couldn't explain what he was feeling. When he was about to give up his master clutched him as if he was just pulling him back by his words. While he'd felt cold, now he felt slightly warmer suddenly. He shook as the cold left his body slowly. Strangely it was like he felt a small crack form. But he didn't know where it was. Without his knowing, the gem on his collar had a small crack in it that couldn't be seen to the naked eye. But when had it appeared there?
"Young master..."
"Yes?"
He got up and dusted his pants off, "I..."
Ciel waited what seemed like forever. "Yeeesss?"
"...Can we have stew tonight?"
Ciel looked at him like he was crazy, but then realized how he'd said it. Usually Sebastian would ask would you like stew tonight? Not we. "Sebastian..." his eyes widened.
"I'm hungry...i'd very much like a hearty beef stew."
It was as he thought. Somehow, apart of Malavist's hold was broken. The fact that Sebastian wanted to eat was proof.
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Malavist jerked in slight discomfort, putting a hand to his temple as it slowly faded. He glared while it was fading. "What happened?" he said angrily. While he was bedding a female demon beneath him he was suddenly hit with a jolt of pain. Making him lift himself abit, even as she reached for him and whined. Getting off the bed, she screeched as he pulled away, feeling her desire unfullied. He stood before his window all in his glory, thinking on what could of caused his pain. Then like the knowledge hit him he walked towards his bed and grabbed his robe. "Go back to your room slave." he ordered her, as he left. She whined saddenly, then faded away to her room. He walked hastily towards the room had had the book that he'd used to tame all his pets. He flipped though the pages quickly and held his gaze to the pages. "That bastard brat..." he said with venom. The pages were filled like a history book. Each page was listed with a specific creature he owned. With a listing and biography on each one. He was currently on Sebastian's page. The spell that enabled him to control what Sebastian could eat. Was fading away before his very eyes. "It seems his little vacation time will have to come to a close."
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Everyone was utterably surprised at how much Sebastian ate at dinner. He'd had four bowls of stew, three rolls of bread, three bowls of salad, seven cups of milk, four cups of tea, and two plates of dessert. Even Ciel was shocked at how much he'd eatten. And he wondered what ever happened to the concept of him not eatting human food. Worst of all to Ciel and the others. Was Sebastian didn't even get fat.
"My god man where did you put it all?" Bard said in amazement. He himself had only had three bowls of stew.
"I was hungry." he merely stated as he polished off the last of his tea.
"We can see that." he replied as he look to the empty dishes, they weren't even crumbs on them. He wondered if food had even been on them.
"It seems you've gain quiet the appetite not eatting a decent meal for a while." Ciel stated to give some sort of an excuse. Though he was just as surprised as the others. Apart of him was upset though because Sebastian had made sure to cut himself big pieces of the cake. Thus not even giving him the chance to have a second slice.
"Ahhh Sebastian with an appetite is sooo sexy.." Maylene muttered to herself as she blushed.
"Hmm and I thought I had an appetite. Looks like your butler beats me chibi." Soma smirked.
"Stop calling me chibi!"
"Speaking of the young master...how come he's eatting with us?" Finni asked. "We're home now so shouldn't things go back as they were?"
Ciel clicked his tounge. "This is my house i'll do what I want in it." he responded.
"I don't really care, i'm just glad to be home. Now I can focus on my art." Bard replied pulling out a cigarette.
"Ho, ho, ho."
"I'm sleepy." Sebastian suddenly stated with a yawn. Making everyone surprised again, mostly because it was so out of character for him.
"It's only 7:30!" Bard shouted in shock.
Sebastian let out another yawn, and sat in his chair in a daze. Bard, with some courage, reached out and put a hand to his head to see if he was sick. Even while he was doing that Sebastian nearly toppled over in his chair as he'd nearly fallen asleep where he sat.
"No fever." he stated as he backed away. He didn't want to get a triple ice cream on his head for touching Sebastian.
Sebastian yawned again, but still did not make the effort to actually get up from his seat.
"Maybe we should all just go to sleep early." Ciel stated. "With everything that's happened it seems like a nice idea honestly."
"Awww. I wanted to play chess." Soma whined.
"Agni can you help carry Sebastian to my room?" Ciel ignored him. Agni nodded and picked Sebastian up to carry him to Ciel's room.
"Oie! How come he's still getting special treatment?" Bard shouted in frustration.
"...Hmmm.." Ciel pretended to think. "Because I like him better."
"Young master." his other servants said gloomily.
"Are you idiots? You wouldn't be in my house if I didn't want you here." he mumbled. Then followed Agni to his room. Sebastian had completely fallen asleep even before he'd been placed on the bed. Agni had removed his shoes and jacket before tucking him in. He watched with mild amusement when Sebastian snuggled deeper into the sheets. "Agni be sure to wake me in the morning." he ordered as Agni dressed him for bed.
"Of course Master Ciel." he said cheerily. Oblivious to how strange it was for a servant and master to sleep in the same bed.
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Malavist smirked as he tested his power to ensure it was still in check. He loved the control he had and thought nothing of how to use it wisely. He'd put into Sebastian's mind that it was time to sleep. Ensuring that the demon would stay put for the time being.
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After breakfast, everyone got a little worried. Sebastian had yet to get up, and it was already almost dinner time. The others worked to prepare the meal under Agni's supervison.
"How long does he intend to sleep?" Bard questioned as he cut some meat.
"What if he's got a cold?" Finni asked as he was helping with the meal.
Maylene was washing the dishes in the sink, "I'm sure the young master will check on him." she smiled. Though in her mind, she was worried as well. It wasn't like Sebastian to sleep for so long in one time period.
"Sometimes ones body require abit more sleep than required. I'm just glad he's resting. He hasn't slept well at all these past few weeks." Agni smiled.
"That's true." Finni stated, "Though..i'm going to miss the past few weeks. Sebastian was like a mommy." he smiled as he thought of his own fantasies.
"Don't tell him that or he'll beat you to a pulp." Bard snickered. Though things were on his mind that he just couldn't seem to let go.
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Ciel went into the his room as he was admittingly worried as well. Leaning over he gently shook Sebastian. He just moaned in his sleep and snuggled into the pillow. Not waking up for even a second. "Sebastian." he whispered, trying to coax him into waking. "It's time to get up." Again Sebastian just snuggled deeper into the pillow. "Come on, you've slept enough." he spoke now in a normal tone. Shaking him abit more. This time Sebastian turned on his back, leaving his right hand near his head and turned his face to face away from Ciel. That's when Ciel saw the jewel on Sebastian's collar was glowing slightly. Looking more closely at it he tried to touch it, but it shocked him as soon as his fingers neared it. "Ow!" he hissed as he put his fingers in his mouth. The shock didn't cause any damage but it did hurt. "Damn him..." he growled over his fingers. Checking them after a moment. "How much power does that bastard have?" he grumbled. Though he did find it interesting that Malavist seemed to only have so much power, and yet at the same time endless power. "I guess your not waking up anytime soon huh?" he said to the sleeping form of Sebastian. Pulling the sheets to cover him so he'd stay warm, Ciel thought of an excuse to give the others for the time being. He knew Sebastian's continued slumber had to of been Malavist's doing. Little did he know there was a presence in the shadows, watching his every move. Even as he left the room.
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Malavist smirked as he looked out the window. Dusk approaching as the sun was setting. Glancing over at the book he'd used to bind Sebastian to him, he picked it up and glanced at the page it was open to. Inscribed on the page was a spell in an ancient language. He gently touched the page as he memorized it. "My dearest Sebastian, it's time for you to return home." he whispered as he sent his thoughts forth.
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At that moment Sebastians eyes opened wide, his irises dull and faded. Slowly sitting up, his mind in a daze, he heard Malavist's voice in his mind. "My dearest Sebastian, it's time for you to return home." came the voice. Softly, gently, luring him to follow it. Almost as if the shadow was one with the voice, it turned into a shadowed figure and reached to take his hand to aid him off the bed. Taking it's cold hand Sebastian allowed himself to be led by the figure in silence.
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Ciel was with the others enjoying dinner, having a light conversation, and taking in the small comfort they had. He suddenly had a feeling a dread and dropped his fork. It fears where proven as he heard the front door click. It could only be heard as the dining room's door had been left open.
"Master Ciel?" Agni inquried as he hadn't heard the door.
Ciel jumped up from the table, and dashed for the door saying nothing. But the others understood, something was wrong. When Ciel got to the door he saw Sebastian being led away by the shadow. "Sebastian!" he shouted as he dashed towards them. But the shadow was ready, and sent out an attack that was like a wave of black water. Agni grabbed Ciel in time to move him out of the way. Sebastian continued in his steps, not even acknowledging what was happening behind him.
"Sebastian! Don't go!" Ciel shouted as he force himself out of Agni's arms. "Sebastian! Fight it! Sebastian!" Ciel called out.
Hearing Ciel call to him, Sebastian snapped out of his daze, "Ah?" turning to look at Ciel in shock. He didn't know what happened or what he was doing at that moment. "Young master? he called back, then realized something clamped onto his wrist. "Ah! Let go!" he pulled as the shadow held him. But it wouldn't relent.
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Malavist smirked as he felt Sebastian's resistence. "It's futile to resist."
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The shadow holding him grew and covered him like a sheet. "Young master!" was the last thing he was able to say before the shadow wrapped completely around him and disappeared.
"Sebastian!" Ciel called, even as there was nothing left.
The others watched, shocked at what they'd seen. And felt remorse at not being able to do anything to stop it.
Ciel clentched his fists and dashed back into the house, with the others following him. Grabbing a satchel and filling it with food, small weapons and the like.
"Master Ciel! Please calm yourself!" Agni tried to persuade him. "We don't even know where he's been taken."
Ciel just ran about grabbing the items he deemed were a need. Then ran towards the door, where Bard stood waiting, and caught him. "Let me go! Let's me go!" he kept screaming as Bard picked him up and put him over his shoulder. Walking back into the house. "Bard, this is an order! Let me go!...I have to...Help Sebastian!"
"And how are you going to help him if you don't know where he is?" Bard remarked, still walking towards the bed rooms on the second floor. Once he'd gotten Ciel's room he set him down on the bed.
"I...I..."
"We can't just go running like chickens with our heads cut off. Even if we knew where he was, we'd need a plan of action." he continued as if he was talking to someone in the military.
"But he..." Ciel choked shutting his eyes trying to keep the tears from falling.
Bard knelt beside the bed and put a reassuring hand on Ciel's shoulder, "Hey now, men don't cry when it's time for action." though he honestly didn't know what to do, having his own doubts.
Ciel just cried, he hated being weak, he hated that Sebastian was taken before his very eyes again, he felt worthless. Then a sudden image hit him in his mind, surprising him. "What the?" he muttered, as he watched, it showed a house, similar to the one they'd rescued Sebastian from before. But it was bigger, far more grand, and he saw the moon behind it as if to illuminate it. Then suddenly he saw a room, flowing with curtains and flowers, in the dark it was a moonlit room. And finally he saw the final image, Sebastian saddened face whispering, "Young master...stay away! Don't come!" and it finally faded.
Bard stared at Ciel as he seemed to be in a daze, "Oie? Young master? Are you alright?"
"I know where he is..." Ciel whispered, surprised at what he'd just saw. But what of Sebastian's warning? And how did he get the message to him?
Bard blinked at him in confusion.
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Sebastian's left hand quivered as he held it. It was like it was burning, and the symbol was now red instead of black. "Young master...please...listen to my warning." his whispered in pain as he continued to hold his hand. He was chained to the wall of the room Ciel had seen in his mind. And before being chained he'd seen the horror that Malavist had planned out for him if he'd arrived. He unfortunately hadn't realized he'd sent the image of the palace he was at as it took up much of his energy to send out such a warning while being under another contract.
Malavist walked up to him, instilling fear into him with his evil smile. Sebastian had just narrowly finished sending the message before he saw what he was doing. "My, my don't you look rather ravishing tonight. I hope you enjoyed yourself." he mocked.
Sebastian trembled as Malavist knelt beside him and lifted his chin. "Do not worry, for in a few days the main reason I captured you will come. Of course I must prepare you for it." he said as he ripped off Sebastian's shirt. "I also hope the Earl didn't taint you." He continued as he ripped off the last of Sebastian's clothing, leaving him nude. He tried to curl in to a ball away from Malavist's eyes as soon as he let go. "Aww don't be like that. I'll be sure to leave the Earl alive enough so that you may eat his soul for the payment of your contract." he finished then got up to leave Sebastian alone in the room. He shivered, unable to stop himself. He couldn't explain why, but dread filled his entire being, like something was about to happen. Something that wasn't supposed to happen. Something outside of the balance of nature.
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Don't kill me for the cliffhanger! XD
I'm sorry it took so long, there's just been alot going on, on my end.
Anyway, please review if you can.