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That's it. Ciel is definitely leaving his hometown. He and his father move to the countryside to be closer to the hospital where his mother Rachel is.

Vincent had never been the best of fathers. He just brought home money, took care of his son's homework and was a normal husband. Still, Ciel admires him a lot and would like to be like him later.

The car turns in a driveway. Ciel looks out the window : a large forest stretches out in the distance. Ciel isn't reassured. He'll have to live in a place where there are many spiritual temples, specific to Japanese culture.

Stone statuettes are placed all over the side of the road. Vincent accelerates with the vehicle but one of the statuettes blocks his way. Itrigued, he cuts the engine and gets out of the car to take a closer look.

Ciel pulled out his phone. His friends sent him a message. He tries to answer but the network is very weak.

- Dad ! Let's not stay here ! We have to go help the movers in our new house !

- I know, Ciel. But look at this tunnel ! It's strange ! Where do you think this is leading ?

Without listening to his son's protests, Vincent rushes into the tunnel. Ciel finally decides to follow him because he is afraid of being left alone here.

At the exit of the tunnel is a large plain with a lot of abandoned houses. In the distance, we can see a city. Curious, Vincent decides to go and see. Ciel protested.

- Dad !

- What a funny place ! Mister Phantomhive smiles without worrying about his son.

A sweet smell of alcohol caresses his nostrils. Charmed, Vincent follows it. This leads to a small alley with lots of bars and restaurants. Vincent rushes into the first one he crosses and sees some cold pints of beer placed on the counter. He is thirsty and it's very hot outside. He lets himself be tempted and sits down on a stool to drink one of the beers.

Breathless, Ciel arrives in the bar and sees his father gulping down several pints.

- Dad ! What are you doing ? You have alcoholism problems ! And then you can't consume if the owner isn't here!

- Don't worry Ciel. I'll pay later. Do you want to taste the beer ?

Ciel makes a face.

- Yuck ! No, I'm only 10 years old.

Exasperated to see his father so childish, the boy decides to leave him alone for a few moments and goes to visit the surroundings.

There are many shopping streets filled with restaurants and festivities, much like Japanese summer festivals. Ciel also sees a Kimono store. What would the Hakama looks on him ? He thinks with a smile.

The light begins to fade and the sun will soon set. The boy has the impression of seeing some kind of black shadows floating everywhere.

He's starting to get worried.

Further on, a majestic pond crosses a river which leads to several very beautiful buildings. Ciel climbs onto the catwalk, intrigued. Suddenly a blond boy appears between the shadows and rushes towards Ciel.

- What are you doing here ? He shouts at Ciel. You don't have the right to be here ! Go back to the other side before the water in the river rises.

Not understanding, Ciel looks behind him and notices that he has just crossed a large valley which is beginning to fill with water.

- Oh oh... Shit !

Ciel abandons the boy and runs in the opposite direction. But before crossing, he absolutely has to go get his father who is still in the bar.

He runs as if his life depends on it and surpasses his endurance. When he arrives at the bar, he is horrified. His father has turned into a fish and is swimming in one of the last pints he hasn't been drinking.

Terrified, Ciel feels the tears burning his eyes. But,night begins to arrive. Ciel has no longer choice ! He must go !

Forced to abandon his father, the boy returns to the banks of the river and tries to cross. But the water has risen way too high! He does not know how to swim! Panic wins his heart, how is he going to do it?

TO BE CONTINUED...

Heya ! I hope y'all enjoyed this first part !

sorry if there are mistakes, english isn't my first language ~

I give the credit to Yana Toboso for her two characters and Hayao Miyazaki for the universe of Spirited Away !

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