mannnn...updating twice a week is getting a bit difficult. I've been writing the chapters the day I post them because I don't have time to actually pre-write the chapters that's why I've been updating at night so I have time to write and edit the stories. This story still have a bit to go but afterwards, I think I'll be taking a break from writing fanfic so I hope you guys understand!
I don't own Kuroshitsuji or any of its characters but I do own characters and events that did not happen in the anime/manga. Enjoy!
"This sucks..."
I stuck a knitting needle into my cast, hoping to scratch an itch I had inside and when I got it, I sighed a breath of relief. I set down the needle and brought my arms next to each other and compared. My right arm was notably thinner than the other arm and I could see a tan line forming where the cast hid my skin. I've been discharged from the hospital for several weeks now and my cast showed the evidence. It was full of dirt and grit and the white portion had turned a yellowish grey.
I looked outside the grand window in the library and thought back to the first week after I was discharged.
"Are you okay, Dusk?"
I looked over at Liz and smiled.
"Of course! It's not like I broke my legs, you know. I can still walk fine."
As soon as I said that, I winced.
Stupid injuries...
Along with my cuts, bruises, and broken bones, I also somehow managed to bruised my tibia. I sighed and saw that Sebastian was smirking at me and I sighed again. I slowly made my way to the limo with Liz's help. My ribs had healed during the time I was hospitalized but I'm still broken. Sebastian opened the door for me and I gently got into the car. Then Elizabeth, Ciel, and Sebastian got in.
"So...When are we going to see Marie?" I asked, for once taking initiative.
"You want to see Marie?" Ciel asked, sounding surprised.
"Well yeah. I want to ask her more questions...since she didn't tell me everything last time."
"Let's go as soon as we can! I'm really curious about Dusk's mysterious family too," Liz chirped, winking at me.
"Uh, you don't have to come with us."
"No worries! I'd love to be there!"
I desperately looked between Ciel and Sebastian when an idea popped in my head.
"But you can't go, right? Because Ciel is taking you on that trip."
I tried signaling Ciel with my eyes.
"Right, Ciel?"
"Y-yeah. Don't you remeber, Lizzie?"
Liz's eyebrows furrowed and she began thinking hard.
"A trip? No, I don't think you told me..."
"So you don't want to go?"
"No! I want to go! But can't we go after Dusk sees Marie?"
"Everything's already been planned so it'll be a pain in the ass to change."
"I see...well, I guess we'll just have to cancel entirely!"
She clasped her hands together and beamed at me. I sighed internally when Sebastian spoke up.
"Miss Elizabeth, it is quite rude to be canceling plans so close to the date. Do not worry about Miss Dusk. I will accompany her."
Thank you, Sebastian!
Elizabeth pouted and she looked at the three of us suspiciously.
"Since when are you guys so united? You guys are being suspicious."
"Nah...why would we be? Don't you trust us the most out of everyone you know?" I asked, giving her the best smile I could muster.
She narrowed her eyes and stared at me until she let out a heaving sigh.
"Fine, I see how it is. I won't go with you, Dusk."
Then she turns to Sebastian with a stern face.
"Take care of her! Make sure she doesn't get hurt again."
Sebastian gave a slight bow sitting down.
"Yes, my Lady."
We finally convinced Liz to not come with me to see Marie. The day came to find Marie and I, along with Sebastian, saw Ciel and Liz off for their trip. They were accompanied by Tanaka, whom I was worried couldn't take care of my favorite couple but Sebastian reassured me of his talent. After their limo disappeared down the road, I realized I had been unconsciously holding my breath and let it out. I turned to look at the butler, who was watching me, and nodded.
"Let's go."
My flashback was interrupted by the sound of someone coming into the library. I turned around and saw it was Liz. She gave me a sad smile and quietly spoke up.
"What're you doing here?"
I gave her a small smile back.
"Just thinking 'bout what happened."
"Me too."
She walked next to me and sat down on the large couch. She looked outside the window and fell silent. I returned my gaze outside the window.
"It sure is snowing a lot..."
"Yeah..it's even colder now..."
"You want me to put more wood in the fireplace?" I asked, standing up. But Liz just grabbed my hand and pulled me back down.
"It's fine. You're sitting here. Just, don't go, okay?"
I looked at my best friend and felt my heart break even more. Her usually cheerful and radiant smile had been replaced by a sorrowful look.
"It's my fault..."
My thoughts just slipped out of my mouth but I immediately felt a pair of hands holding my face. Liz had grabbed my face with her hands and she looked me dead in the eyes before speaking.
"It is not your fault, you hear me? There's nothing you could've done to prevent this. You did your best to protect me and that's all I care about."
I saw the reflection of my eyes in hers and I looked down.
She shouldn't be the one comforting me...She is probably hurting more than I am right now. Wow Dusk, you're pathetic.
"You sure? I'm really sorry you had to even find out about this ..."
"I'm fine. I'm just still a little shocked. Besides, you have it way worse than me so don't even worry about me!"
Liz gave me another smile and this time, it seemed just a tiny bit happier. I felt my mood lift a little and I looked back out the window.
"At least talking about it makes it easier to deal with. Plus it helps that you're here for me."
"And I will always be here for you. Don't you forget! We are sisters, after all."
We made eye contact.
"Pfft...hehehe."
We began giggling and gave each other a hug, knowing that we were actually sisters now and have each others' backs. Liz and I were closer than ever and, despite what happened, I'm glad it happened because now, I have a real sister.
"So have you seen Mother...I mean Madame since then? Sorry it just feels too weird to call her that."
"It's fine. I understand...and I have not. To be completely honest, I'm not sure if she knows what her secret is out."
"Oh, that's true. No one in the family knows and Marie wouldn't have been stupid enough to blab."
"Exactly, so I'm hoping I won't see Mother for a while because I wouldn't know how to act around her."
"I get it..it must be really hard for you since you grew up with her. It's not too hard for me because she was never actually there for me anyways."
"Yeah...but knowing you'll be there for me makes it seem less scary."
"Just let me know if you ever run into her. I'll go to you and she'll be too uncomfortable to stay for a long time."
Liz laughed and nodded her head.
"That's true!"
And just like that, the rest of the day passed peacefully with me and Liz slowly healing from the recent wounds of our hearts.
I'm sorry! Having a bit of a writer's block so you guys got the short end of the stick...I'll do my best for the next chapter but like always, theres no promises...please don't hate me!
P3nnn: I mentioned in the beginning that Dusk has shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes! I also described her as having a tan skin tone but I'm not sure how that fits into the story...