I arrived at the Phantomhive Estate, late in the evening. Sebastian was surprised to see me, "You aren't here for a collection, are you?" He looked a little worried, but only for a moment. I smiled at him and said, "I came to say 'Goodbye!' I will be reporting in to the Chicago office tomorrow evening."

He gave a pleasantly surprised smile. "It would seem that everything you had planned is coming to fruition." His eyes danced with a playful mischief, and his smile didn't go away. "There is something different about you." He poked playfully at me. I laughed a gentle laugh, the kind that your mother would laugh when you said something mildly amusing.

He invited me in to sit and have tea with him. I laughed again, and reminded him that I prefer coffee, but an herbal tea would be fine. He smiled sweetly. I asked him about Ciel. He assured me that he was occupied, with Elizabeth. I teased him, "You aren't bothered with her taking his time away from you? I thought that you wanted to keep your master for yourself?" He was still smiling, his eyes were dancing with joyously evil delight. Although I have an idea why he is so delighted, I still said, "You're way too happy for a demon. You know that, right?" This time he was smiling with his demon fangs showing as he laughed.

He answered with a devilish smirk, "I'm simply overjoyed for you." I laughed hard this time. He is so adorable when he dances around the obvious. He stood and gave me a bow, "Would you like to have this dance with me?" He took my right hand and music began to play, he place his right hand gently around my waist, I placed my left hand on his right shoulder, and he led me in a slow waltz.

Ciel and Elizabeth came to see what Sebastian was doing, he didn't answer Ciel's call for him. Elizabeth squealed with delight to see Sebastian's friend again. Ciel rolled his eyes as he said, "Not her again." He never did get over his embarrassment from earlier this year.

Elizabeth ran up to us, interrupting our dance. She squealed, "Sebastian, this is so wonderful. Your friend is here. Now we can all have a great time, talking and playing some games. We'll have tea too!" I was paralyzed in his arms, that girl hits a pitch to kill. He smiled at Elizabeth as he apologized, "I'm afraid that Miss Nani will be leaving us my lady. You see she has been given an opportunity to grow in her career." Elizabeth wailed, "You can't go! You can't leave Sebastian all alone!" Ciel was angry with her statement, "What in HELL is that supposed to mean. He still has me!" Elizabeth turned to her lover and fiancé, "I mean, he needs a woman Ciel. Someone to share his bed with, like us." She wrapped her arms around Ciel and hugged him.

I looked at Sebastian in horror, "Please tell me they aren't breeding! Lie to me if you have to! That girl should never be allowed to have children." He smiled evilly, his eyes reflecting his evil delight, "One could easily say the same for you. Yes?" I glared at him. He pulled me into his arms and whispered in my ear, "It is because of her ability to render you immobile that I encourage the master to breed with her. I too seek to gain the upper hand over you. However, I see someone has already put a leash on you." He licked my neck, and said, "You taste so good. I would gladly trade the master's soul for yours right now. What do you say? Will you trade places with him?"

Sebastian smiled, as he ran his left hand down my back. He placed his right hand behind my head and held it firmly, as he pressed his right cheek against mine and whispered in my right ear, "What's wrong my dear? Having a hard time with your decision? What to do, what to do? Save the boy and lose your soul? Or keep your soul and let the boy go? Being a mother is so difficult sometimes! Yes?"

I felt my abdomen throb, as a mother I want to see the boy grow up to become an adult, raising his own family, but I can no longer make that trade. I have responsibilities of my own now. I can't allow Sebastian that kind of victory over William. It would be far more than he could bear. No, I have to let the boy go. I gritted my teeth and answered him, "Keep your master. I have enough to deal with on my own."

His eyes glowed an intense red, filled with evil delight. He had won his first victory over a female reaper! He smiled as he licked his lips, he still held me in his embrace. He couldn't resist another lick, he bared his fangs and was about to have a bite to eat, when Ciel yelled at him, "What in Hell is wrong with you? Get the tea ready!" Instead of having a bite, he gave one last longing lick. He sighed and released me to prepare the tea for everyone.

I turned to Ciel and Elizabeth, "I apologize for cutting my visit so short, but I really need to get going. Perhaps we might meet again?" Elizabeth looked heartbroken. However, Ciel just smiled politely and said insincerely, "I'm very sorry to see you go. Are you sure you can't stay longer?" I thought about yanking his chain and saying, 'If you insist?', but I thought better of it. Sebastian has already developed a taste for me, I can ill afford to fight him here and now. I turned to leave, and Sebastian insisted on showing me out.

At the door, he pulled me into his arms and kissed me on my lips. He pulled my lower lip into his mouth and sucked on it, giving it a little nip. Causing it to bleed, he sucked on it a little longer. I broke away from him. "That's enough for now. Finish your business with the whelp first. Then we'll see about the other later." He smirked, his eyes filled with an evil lust, he wanted to continue feeding on my blood, but more importantly... He wanted to devour the souls.

I kissed his cheek and said, "I'll see you later. If you're smart you'll wait twenty years, before coming to see me. Any sooner, and I might mistake you for being a threat!" I held him in my arms, and gave a final plea for the boy, "What is the human lifespan, but a mere blink of an eye to a demon? Please let the boy grow up to become a man. Drag out this vengeance he desires, and take him when he is the most ripe and sweet for eating."

He wasn't surprised, he understood why I wanted him to drag it out. He had a very solemn expression on his face, "Whether I wait or not, is up to me. I will not bother with you, while you are raising your young. I know that Tigers are extremely dangerous when they feel their cubs are threatened!" He smiled and couldn't resist asking, "I'm just curious as to who the father is? Considering that his timing was slightly off?" I smiled, I know better than to tell him it was William's child, and was conceived only a day ago. I knew visiting Sebastian before I leave would prove to be useful.

I answered him, "That is a secret for now. After all, I can't have you antagonizing him while I'm away." I gave him a wink and left. He laughed, and returned to his master. He could smell the reaper responsible. How much fun it will be to taunt him?

I stopped by William's place once more, before leaving. He had arrived at the same time I did. He was surprised, "You're still here? I thought you would be in Chicago by now." He looked concerned, "Are you alright?" I smiled, and snuggled into his chest. He asked again, although much more softly than before, "Nani, is something wrong?" I breathed in his scent deeply and sighed.

I know I need to tell him about the baby before Sebastian does, but I'm afraid of how he would react to the news. I decided to say, "I went to say 'Goodbye' to Sebastian." He just held me quietly, so I continued, "He said something about not bothering with me, as I raise my young." I paused to let it sink in, and went on to say, "I won't know for sure until I get confirmation, I just wanted to let you know before I left."

He held me quietly for a few more minutes before speaking, "I thought as much. I noticed the change Sunday afternoon. You were more tender, and subtle, cuddling and snuggling with me. Your kisses even softer than before. I honestly thought I heard you purring in your sleep." He smiled, and continued, "The others know that there is something different about you, but they couldn't quite put their finger on it." He kissed me on my lips and said, "I will do whatever I can to help you with our child. Please don't hesitate to tell me what you want or need. I will see that you have it." I kissed him.

I stayed in his arms for a few minutes more, then said, "I will need help preparing the nursery, but that won't need to be done for another six months at least." He looked puzzled. I laughed, "I want to know if I'm carrying a boy or girl." He smiled, and gave me a little squeeze as he kissed me.

I didn't want to leave his arms. I really wanted to stay with him, but I know my living in Chicago is for the best. For both of us. He seemed to understand it too. He promised, "I will come to set up the nursery, when you tell me you're ready for it. I'll also try to visit as often as I can, but that might not be as often as we would like." I nodded. Then he became very stern, "I expect you to take care of yourself. Do not put yourself, or our child in any unnecessary danger!" He placed his hand under my chin and tilted my head up to kiss me. "I love you." I stepped out of his embrace and said with a smile, "I love you more. I'll keep you updated on the baby... And everything else you could careless about." He chuckled, "You do that." I laughed as I left, "You know I will!" After I left, he looked up at the stars and whispered, "I know you will."