Melody's POV

"Germany?" Sebastian said, bringing in tea.

"I got a message from her Majesty to look into . . mysterious deaths in Germany." Ciel explained.

"She asked you to go personally?" Sebastian asked.

"The Phantomhive's are supposed to manage the underground society in England, so why do I need to go all the way to Germany?" Ciel complained.

"Well, the deaths are certainly unusual . . . Perfectly healthy people suddenly becoming grotesquely deformed and die." I pointed out. "It could become an epidemic."

"Perhaps . . but I still don't want to." Ciel said stubbornly. I pouted then remembered something.

"Well perhaps this will interest you . . . the locals of the village where the deaths occurred, when asked how the victims died, all of them said it was a witch's curse." I said, reading the report. "All of the victims visited a place called the Werewolf Woods." This sparked Ciel's interest immediately. "Southern Germany has some terrible witch hunts from the 14th to 17th century, the witches that managed to stay alive feld and settled into the forest. To protect themselves, the witches released their familiars into the forest. Ever since, it said that if you set foot in the forest, you will be cursed by the witch."

"People dying of a curse, that's ridiculous!" Ciel said.

"Says the human turned into a demon." I replied with a smirk.

"Touche," Ciel replied. "Sebastian, prepare the tickets."

"Yes, My Lord." Sebastian said then exited the room. Ciel let out a sigh.

"Oh come now, you aren't the slightest bit interested?" I asked, going to Ciel.

"Maybe . . Curses, witches, and werewolves? That sounds a bit far-fetched." Ciel said, wrapping his arms around me.

"Hmm . . maybe . . but it will certainly be interesting . . " I said, resting my head on his chest. "I'd like to see how this all turns out." Ciel smiled.

"Hm well let's hope this is over quickly then."

When they arrived in Nuremberg, the village where the deaths had occurred, all the locals were spooked by the recent tragedies. After Melody and Sebastian talked to some of the locals (Ciel can't speak German very well, so it was decided that Melody and Sebastian would do the talking and translate for Ciel), they discovered that there was one survivor. However, this survivor was 'off his rocker' and was taken to a hospital. Deciding to investigate the woods themselves, they bought a carriage and headed out into the supposed Werewolf Woods. The servants, who believed there was a curse on the woods, had been talking about it for about a quarter mile when Melody spoke up.

"I still think it a curse." Melody commented as they rode.

"Oh, don't start." Ciel said, a touch annoyed

"We've met reapers, angels, and demons. . . We've seen a normal human reanimate the dead and another who could be a match a demon in combat . . . . Knowing all this, you are telling me you don't believe in curses." Melody said.

"You do?" Ciel asked.

"Yes," Melody replied. "I believe there is such thing."

"Young Master, I can see buildings over there." Sebastian said, interrupting the debate. The two teens turned to see the tops of buildings, a village in the woods. When further investigating, they saw it was indeed a village and it appeared to be abandoned at first.

Melody's POV

"Jeder ! Nach ihnen! Eindringlinge !" a woman began to yell in German, banging a pot. Which roughly translates to them thinking we are intruders. Soon, a large group of women came running, all carrying some sort of weapon. What's weird is that they all looked like they were from the Middle Ages, based on clothing.

"Meister Sulllivan! Was machst du mit diesen Eindringlingen ?!" one of the woman said, looking at me. What are you doing with these intruders?!

"Ich bin nicht Meister Sullivan . Wir, dass Sie keinen Schaden." I said calmly. I am not Master Sullivan. We mean you no harm.

"What's all the fuss about?"

All the villagers turned to the voice and started apologising for letting intruders in. I also turned and went wide-eyed, seeing a girl being carried toward the crowd by a man dressed a bit like a butler.

"Woah . . she looks just like Miss Melody." Finnie commented. Which was very true, the girl did look a lot like me. Except this girl was at least a year younger than me and my hair is shorter than hers, mine barely reaching my shoulders.

"I am Sieglinde Sullivan, Lord of this forest." the girl said then saw me and always went wide-eyed. "Woah . . ."

"They're dangerous! We should dispose of them!" one woman shouted in German.

"Oi, at least let us explain why we are here before you decided to kill us!" I shouted back in German.

"I'll listen to what my twin has to say." Sieglinde said. "Night will fall soon, we will give you a place to stay for the night. In that time, you will explain why you are here." I nodded.

"What just happened?" Ciel muttered, not understanding much German.

"They are allowing us to stay in Sieglinde's manor house for the night. During that time, she wants me to explain why we are here." I explained in a hushed tone. Ciel nodded than we followed Sieglinde and Wolfram, the man carrying Sieglinde. Though he does look a lot like a wolf . . . As we walked, I noticed that the center of town was filled with torture devices that were used during the witch trials. Perhaps there was something occult about this . . .

"Hey Twin! What is your's and your friend's name?" Sieglinde asked, pointing to Ciel.

"My name is Melody and his name is Ciel." I told her. Sieglinde nodded.

"How old are you two?" she asked.

"I am fifteen years old . . . he is fourteen years old." I replied.

"Hmm . ." Sieglinde said, then we arrived to her manor, which look more like a storybook witch's castle than a manor. But still, it definitely fit the rest of the village.

"Your home is very beautiful." I commented. Sieglinde smiled.

"Thank you." she said then we went inside. "It's rare to have guests. We'll serve you a special dinner."

"That is very kind of you, Sieglinde." I said politely then sat down, Ciel sitting next to me. Sieglinde sat at the head of the table.

"Hey, how come he hasn't spoken? Can't he talk?" Sieglinde asked.

"Yes he can talk but he isn't very proficient in German yet." I explained. "When he does speak to you, I'll translate. Okay?" Sieglinde nodded.

"What is the name of the black-haired man?" Sieglinde asked.

"His name is Sebastian. He is Ciel's butler." I explained.

"Where are your parents?" she asked. I was a bit surprised by this question and thought for a moment before answering.

"My mother and Ciel's parents died a long time ago." I replied.

" Oh . . . What about your father, Melody?" Sieglinde asked.

"I never knew him." I said, then Sebastian and Wolfram served us dinner, which looked really good. Sieglinde began to eat in an . . . un-ladylike fashion . . as in eating very fast and messily. I guess she didn't care about people's impressions. . . . I have a feeling that we'll get along . . .Then one of the women from the village came in, panting from running.

"The Werewolf has shown up! She's been badly hurt, Master Sullivan please save her."

"Hurry! Wolf!" Sieglinde said, her butler picking her up and carrying her into the village.

"You wait here." Wolfram said in broken English.

"No way, this is why we are here. To learn the dangers of the forest." I said. Sieglinde nodded, then went into the village. The woman who had been attacked had the back of her dress ripped open, the wound looked a lot like claw marks.

Sebastian's POV

Melody muttered something into Sieglinde's ear. Sieglinde nodded then said something in German to the other villagers. The villagers then started to lit more fires, illuminating the village square. Sieglinde then gave Melody a small jar and together they treated the woman's wound. I looked at my Young Master and saw the wheels turning his head, trying to make sense of the situation.

"Shall we search the woods now?" I muttered.

"No, wait" Ciel muttered back. "We can't make any suspicious moves."

"It's the Wrath of the Great Werewolves!"

Everyone turned to see a hag-like woman, her face disfigured like those of the corpses. "The great werewolves have been angered by letting outsiders disrupt the forest!" the hag shouted. "Outsiders, hurry up and leave."

"It's because she didn't carry her talisman! They don't attack if you were them!" Sieglinde said, defending us which surprised me a little.

"Have the Great Werewolves ever laid a hand on us before?!" the hag shouted. "Are you protecting these outsiders, Green Witch?!" Then went on a rant about how this was all our fault, then went to Melody. "It's all your fault! Yours! YOURS!" then the hagged walked away.

"If you value your life, DO NOT ENTER THE FOREST ALONE!" Wolfram said to the villagers as they carried the injured woman away. Then they all went back to the Green manor, it going to be a long night.