It was close to midnight and you were outside with Ille enjoying the cool autumn weather. Sitting up in the grass you watched the white wolf chase the leaves that were being blown around. A content smile formed on your soft lips as you recalled your trip into the city with Ciel.

Flashback

"I think I'm falling for you."

You studied his eye, searching for any sign of deception but all you found was pure adoration. You gave him a soft smile and stroked his cheek with your thumb. "I feel the same way for you Ciel."

Taking a step back from you he took hold of your right hand and looked you straight in the eye. "(Y/N) I would very much like to court you, if you would allow it."

"Is courting the same as dating?"

Ciel looked at you confused until he remembered that you were from a very distant future. "Could you explain to me what 'dating' is?"

"Hmm… Well dating is where two people are in a relationship with either the intention of getting engaged and married or just simply for fun. A lot of people date just for some form of self-gratification. I guess that's the easiest way for me to describe it."

"That sounds horrible. Courtship is more about developing a deep friendship with the ultimate goal being marriage. But it requires the both of us to be prepared to make a commitment to marriage." As he finished explaining what courting was a look of nervousness took over his features.

"You want to court me?" You were trying to hide the grin threatening to spread across your face.

"I do not like repeating myself (Y/N)." Ciel crossed his arms in annoyance as he turned away, trying to hide his pink face.

"Ask me again." You were enjoying watching him squirm.

"Pardon me?"

"You heard me, ask me again if I would like to court you."

With a deep sigh he turned back to face you and grabbed your hand again. Looking deep into your yellow-green eyes he asked you once more, "(Y/N) (L/N), I know that we did not start off on the best of terms but if you would give me this chance I promise that I will do everything I can to ensure your constant happiness. I will protect you and cherish you and I promise to stay by your side, no matter what the future brings. Will you please do me the honor of allowing me to court you?"

With tears in your large yellow orbs you nodded happily. "I would love nothing more than to be in a courtship with you Ciel Phantomhive. My answer is yes." The blue-nette chuckled as you threw your arms around his neck and squeezed tight before he returned the embrace.

End of Flashback

Ille ran over to you with a large twig in his mouth and dropped it beside you. Grabbing the stick you threw it as far as you could, using your Shinigami strength. You watched as it sailed through the air and Ille ran as fast as he could to catch it. Absentmindedly you continued the game of fetch while reflecting more on the day's events.

Flashback

"Ciel! (Y/N)! Welcome back. Did you have a good time?" Alois ran up to you wearing his regular outfit; a purple frock coat, a forest green vest with black stripes, a white button up shirt, very short black shorts, long black stockings, and brown high heeled boots. And of course his overly happy grin. "Oooh that's a new necklace isn't it? So Ciel actually asked you?"

Raising an eyebrow you looked at Ciel with a knowing smile. "Asked me what?"

"Well I assume that he asked you to enter a courtship with him. He was sooo nervous earlier when he was asking me for advice. Please tell me you asked her Ciel."

"Of course I did. And I was not nervous." He glared at the giggling blonde.

"You know Alois, if he hadn't have asked me, you would've ruined the surprise."

"I knew he was going to ask you." He waved a well-manicured hand in dismissal. Looking behind Alois you saw Hannah waiting patiently and an idea popped into your head.

"Ciel, can I speak to you privately for a moment? There's something I really need to talk to you about."

Worry flashed through his eye momentarily before he nodded. "If you will please excuse us Alois."

Leading your new beau around the yard you prepared yourself for the news you were going to give him. "I'm actually really glad you asked me to enter a courtship with you because I found something out yesterday. I won't be fully certain until my powers are unbound but William and I both agree on this."

"What is it?"

"Well as you know, because I'm half witch I will have a mate and um…" You trailed off uncertainly.

"(Y/N) just tell me what is going on."

"I think you're my mate Ciel." Your feet suddenly became the most interesting thing around until you felt a warm hand under your chin, guiding your face up to look into his.

"There is absolutely no reason for you to be embarrassed (Y/N). I told you that I will stay by your side no matter what and that is what I intend to do. And if it turns out that I am your mate than I will consider myself lucky. The bond between a witch and her mate is a very powerful thing." He smiled warmly down at you and caressed your cheek gently.

"So you're okay with it?"

"Of course I am (Y/N)." Reaching up on your tip toes you grabbed a hold of Ciels' suit jacket and pulled him down for a kiss.

End of Flashback

"Ille come here boy." His fluffy white ears perked up and he came bounding over to you. "What do you think about Ciel, do you like him?" The wolf yipped at you and wagged his tail excitedly at the mention of the man. Your laughter filled the night air at the adorable reaction but it was short lived as a pair of garden sheers imbedded themselves in the ground by your head. Rolling up off of the ground you narrowed your eyes at your attacker. "What the Hell Will?" Instead of answering, the black haired man withdrew his scythe and jumped at you. "Ille go hide. I don't want you getting hurt." The wolf nodded and ran to a safe place.

"Good, now that I have your attention. Ronald, Grell come here." The sharp toothed red head and the laid back blonde appeared beside William. "I know that you have trained with Hannah as well as Ronald but now you are going to fight off the three of us together."

"Are you seriously going to be using weapons?" You couldn't believe it.

"Of course not, but that does not mean we will be going easy on you." Grell flashed you a sinister smile before running out to the left as Ronald ran to the right. Thinking quickly, you ran straight ahead passed Will with your palm raised. Luck was on your side as you felt your open hand make contact with his face. While he was disoriented you looked around for the other two. You saw Ronald charging at you and felt as if going towards him was a mistake but you ignored your instincts and went after him anyway. You realized your mistake when strong hands wrapped around your arms and yanked you backwards, flipping you high in the air. All you saw was a blur of sky, trees, and red before a foot connected with the middle of your back sending you crashing towards the blonde man. As Ronald came at you, you grabbed his shoulders, dug your nails in, and spun through the air. Unfortunately, strong fingers wrapped around your ankle and yanked you back to the ground with a painful thud.

"Tsk tsk tsk (Y/N), you need to be aware of all of your surroundings. You are obviously not prepared for anything." You saw Grell's smirking face hovering above you. Anger was burning in your yellow eyes and an underhanded idea popped into your head. Smiling sadistically you reached both hands up and grabbed fistfuls of blood red hair, pulling as hard as you could. You were rewarded with the man losing his footing and falling down with a howl that sounded like a mix between pain and anger.

"You should watch yourself Grell; you know I trained with Hannah. And we weren't fighting fair." You leaped up and smashed your foot into his cocky face, smiling when you saw a waterfall of blood. With anger flowing through you, you spun around and ran straight for Ronald. Your fingertips began tingling and you chanced a quick glance at them. Instead of your regular nails there were (f/c) claws, two inches long. A wicked smirk formed on your lips as you rushed at the blonde Shinigami. You reached out both hands and raked your claws down his chest drawing rivulets of blood. He let out a screech before backing up with his hands up in surrender. The sound of someone running towards made you spin around just in time to block the fist that was coming straight at your face.

"Watch out Will, the kitty has claws." Ronald's teasing voice called out as his wounds started healing. With inhuman speed, you and William began attacking each other. His fist collided with your side which only added to your anger. Howling in rage you pounced on him, pinning him down with your claws in his tender flesh.

"Very impressive (Y/N), I surrender. I believe you are ready to face Merlyona." You helped him up as you stood, your claws turning back into nails.

"When can we go see her?"

"We will leave tomorrow. How long have you been able to use your claws?" Curiosity was evident in his voice.

"They just showed up after I pulled Grell down, why?"

"Well it seems that you are gaining more of (M/N)'s traits."

"That's awesome, what else can I do?" Yellow eyes shined in excitement.

"I am unsure. Only time will tell." Nodding in understanding you watched Grell and Ronald approach you.

"That was incredible (Y/N)-Chan." Grell wrapped his arms around you in a bone crushing hug.

"Ca-n't brea-the Gre-ll." You wheezed. The red head let go immediately with a sheepish smile.

"I agree with Grell, it seems that your training has paid off." Ronald gave you a laid back smile.

You beamed at the three men and stretched your arms. "So, who's coming with me tomorrow?"

"Just you and I. I don't want her feeling threatened. If we can avoid a fight we will." You nodded and began thinking of how tomorrow would play out. Excitement flowed through you as you thought of being one step closer to your true heritage, one step closer to finding out just who your mother was…