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The only people I own in this chapter are Grey Sutcliff, Shon & Shona Kaizer and Valiant & Valintyne Starling. Namine Phantomhive and Adam & Hope Stark belong to Namine Phantomhive.
The next day...
Shon had arrived at Adam's home with Valiant, Valintyne and Shona who was bouncing up and down. Shon smiled as he knocked on the door. Inside Hope had been talking to Namine while Adam was trying to draw. "I'LL GET IT!" Hope said as she went to the door and opened it. "Hi!" She said with a smile when she saw the young noble. "Adam! Your new friend is here!" Hope said letting the group in. Adam sighed and crumpled the paper that had contained a sorry excuse for a stick figure, then tossing it aside, he stood and went first to help Namine up because she had fallen over at Hope's sudden shout. "I'm sorry..." The brunet muttered... "I just got a little scared that's all." As she took his hand. "Its alright Namine... Its normal for you to be a bit jumpy." Adam comforted the Phantomhive, then turned the group that had just entered the house. "Hey guys!" He said with a smile as he helped Namine sit back down on the sofa, then went over to them. "Come on in... I was just attempting and totally failing at drawing." He said with a smile then looking more closely at their group he noticed a certain grump was missing. "So, where's his majesty..." Adam asked.
"Who?... Oh, you mean my uncle. Yeah, he left last night." Shonathon explained. "He took our horse and carriage." Valintyne said crossing her arms as they walked in. Valiant, however stood by the door looking around the room feeling a little unsure. There was something too nice about this place... Not that he thought that it was a bad thing. Adam nodded "Well... Who needs him." He commented. Then noticed Valiant standing by the door. "It's ok come in we won't bite." Adam said with a smile. "Oh, uh... Ok..." Valiant said nervously as he walked in and Hope closed the door.
"Did you say you were dwoing!" Shona said skipping over to Adam. He looked at her and smiled. "Yes, I was attempting to draw... But, I can't even draw a squiggly line correctly..." He answered with a sigh. "You should see his handwriting..." Hope commented with a grin. "I know toddlers who write better." She laughed. Adam rolled his eyes at his sisters playful teasing. "Says the one who's tone death at playing an instrument." Adam said and stuck out his tongue as Hope continued to laugh. "I WANNA DWOL TOO!" Shona said happily jumping up and down. "Now miss Shonathina, you need to calm down. You don't want to get sick do you?" Valintyne said using the 5 year old's full first name. Hope smiled at the name. "Aww, Shonathina! That's a really cute original name!" She said happily as Shona rolled her eyes. "Vawintyme!" The 5 year old said glaring at the young brunette. "She hates being called that." Shon explained to Adam and Hope who nodded. "You can draw over there." Adam said with a smile and pointed at the table, "Everything you need is right there." He said then turned to the twins, "Anything you wanna do?" I asked. Valintyne shook her head. "No, I'm good." She said and sat down until she was needed. Valiant just sat at the table that Adam pointed at. "I'm good too..." He said. Adam nodded.
"So Shall we go for lunch so we can talk about arrangements?" Shon asked as Shona ran to the table to draw. Hope however raised an eyebrow. "What arrangements?" She asked looking at her brother with a weird look. Adam looked at his sister, "I've agreed to go work for him at his manor... Well, technically I won't be working for him, I'll just be helping him and his sister... I won't be accepting any of his money or be doing anything that might be taking advantage of him, I'll simply be there to help out just as I help everyone else... But that's only if Namine agrees..." Adam looked at his friend/patient who without even thinking about it smiled and nodded. "I honestly don't mind at all..." The Phantomhive smiled and Adam noddedas well. "I do want to stay here a bit longer though, so Namine can heal more. I don't want her traveling in the state she's in." He said then looked around at everyone. "What does everyone want for lunch?" Adam asked happily.
Shon smiled. "I was hoping to go out to eat." Shon said. Valintyne looked at him. "Is that necessary? We can just eat lunch here." The girl said as she watched Shona draw pictures at the table. "I think going out to eat is a good idea." Hope said looking at Valiant who still looked uncomfortable. "Precisely. I want us to get to know each other without anyone feeling nervous or uneasy." Shon said with a smile then looked at Namine. "Oh wait... Um... Is she ok to leave the house?" He asked. Adam sighed and bit his lip. "I offered to take her some places but she won't... She seems to think her old Master knows where she is at all times..." Adam sighed as Namine whispered to hersel. "Oh man. If he finds me, I'm in loads of trouble..." The Phantomhive shook her head... "What if he finds me? Oh god..." Hope sighed and thought about it then she looked at Shon. "Ok, How's a backyard picnic sound?" She suggested. "It is nice out."
Shon just looked at Namine. *She must have gone through a lot to be acting like this... I swear as the son of Samuel Sano Kaizer I will bring who ever did this to her down!* He thought. Hope also looked at the Phantomhive. "Namine, can I speak to you?" She asked. Namine nodded looking down. She felt so horrible... She could tell by the look on Shon's face that he was worried but she couldn't tell him... She couldn't describe the beatings, the burns... How could she possibly tell him how when she forgot to water the garden, how her master would hold her underwater, till she passed out... *But you told Adam... A complete stranger.* Her inner conscious argued. *But he needed to know how I'd gotten hurt so he could use the proper medicine... Plus he already knew most just by my injuries... He'd found the shards all over me from the mirror, he'd seen the scars and marks from my burns, and...* the Phantomhive shook her head... *Okay Namine... How's this, if he asks, you'll tell him, but only if he asks...* Her conscious compromised. *But what if he thinks I'm disgusting?* Namine continued to argue with herself. She didn't know what she'd do if Shon looked at her differently, She'd already told Adam not just because he's a doctor, but because he WAS a stranger and to her, if he looked at her differently it didn't matter. When it came to the matter of her past, she didn't need or really care for Adam's opinion but Shon on the other hand... Namine didn't know what she would do if his opinion of her changed.
Hope went into the kitchen with Namine. "Ok, you have to say something to him." The girl said looking at the Phantomhive. Namine shook her head. "He... he... He won't understand... He'll think I'm disgusting... Master Luchus told me that if I told people... But... But you don't think that of me... M-maybe its because you never knew me before the pain..." Namine continued to shake her head. "I... I can't..." Tears welled in the Phantomhive's eyes as she pictured Shon's reaction... He was a nice kind to heart person so he'd feel bad for her and sympathize with her but Namine knew deep down inside that Master Luchus was right... She was filthy and disgusting and everyone would see her as such. "I'm so nasty!" Namine broke down, bawling. Hope just stood there watching Namine's outburst until she had finally heard enough and grabbing the frantic girl by the shoulders, Hope looked Namine deep in the eyes. "Has this guy ever met Shon?" She asked getting Namine's attention. "Not that I know of..." The Phantomhive whimpered, now trying to calm herself. "Then how do you know if that's how he will react or not? If he truly cares about you he won't look at you any differently then he ever did. But the only one at the moment who knows him is you. So do you think he will hate you, think Nami, use your opinion not the opinions of this so-called 'Master' of yours!" Hope said while taking out a tissue and drying the brunette's tears.
Namine nodded slowly. "Only if he asks..." She tried feebly, but one look from Hope and she sighed. "I wish my family was here... You know, my brother... Mummy and daddy..." Tears were still streaming down her cheeks. "B-but I know... I know their all dead... Shon was always like a brother to me... He's basically all I've got left... Oh, alright... I-I'll talk to him..." She whispered and Hope smiled. "Good! You go talk while the rest of us get lunch together for our picnic." She said and helped Namine to her feet. And with that they left the kitchen.
Namine sighed and walking over to Shon. "M-may I t-talk w-with you?" She whispered. Shon nodded. "Where would you like to talk?" He asked thinking he knew what she wanted to talk about. "Somewhere privet." She answered. Shon nodded and followed her to the kitchen. "Alright, so let's talk." He said with a smile. Namine sighed and looking down she spok low but clearly. "I want to tell you what I've been through..." She said softly. Shon nodded and sat down. "Ok, go ahead." He said with a gentle smile and gestured for her to sit as well. And with his words, Namine sat down and began to explain starting with the fight she'd had with her father Vincent, a week before the fire.
(Flashback...)
"Daddy? May I speak with you?" A 12 year old Namine asked walking into her father's office. Vincent looked up from his paperwork to see his daughter looking at him, a mixture of emotion shone in her royasl blue eyes. "What is it sweetheart?" Vincent asked looking at his daughter with concern. Namine walked in. "Well, its just... Its just... I was talking to mummy and she said that you were planning on having me arranged to be married..." The young Phantomhive looked at her father and at his nod she continued. "Daddy, you know I don't want an arrangement... I wanna Marry who I fall in love with." She said and waited for her father to respond. Vincent sighed. "Namine... If you do that, you could get hurt... And as your father, it is my job to protect you and see that you are given what's best... And honey, I know you don't want to hear this but an arranged marriage is what's best for you..." He said looking at the girl. Namine glared at him. "But daddy!.. Please!.. Namine begged and Vincent shook his head. "I'm sorry honey but it's already been decided... I've already found you a fiance and everything." He said and at these words, Namine snapped. "I WILL NOT MARRY SOMEONE I DON'T KNOW OR LOVE!" Namine shrieked and at her scream her father glared having enough. "NAMINE SKY PHANTOMHIVE! I am your father and you will marry who I see fit and NOT COMPLAIN!" He practically yelled standing up. Namine's eyes widened and she took a step back. "THEN I'LL JUST RUN AWAY!" She challenged and with that her father screamed at her. "WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER! YOU KNOW WHAT! YOU'RE GROUNDED NOW GO TO YOU'RE ROOM... NOW!" Vincent screamed and tears filled Namine's eyes. "I HATE YOU!" The girl screamed and with that she ran off.
After that fight, Vincent and Rachel had decided that it would be best if Namine spent a few days at her aunts.
(End Flashback...)
Shon blinked. "Man I remember hearing about that." He said thinking about the day Ciel told him. Shon had also been given the same news that he was to be arranged to be married as well.
(Flashback...)
"An arranged marriage!" The12 year old Shon asked in shock. He looked at both his parents who nodded. "I don't know if I want an arranged marriage... I prefer to know who it is I'm marring..." He said looking down. "Sweaty we know but we just want you to be happy." Hana, his mom said. Shon looked up at them. "Please at least tell me it's not 1 of my cousins. I don't want to be betrothed to someone I'm related to like Ciel and Lizzy!" The boy pleaded with his parents. Sam, Shon's father smiled. "Aww but cousin Gertrude was so exited!" He joked. Shon glared at him. "Father!" He said and his dad grinned. "Don't worry your mother wouldn't let me pick a relative." He said. "Besides you know the girl." Hana assured him. "I do?" The boy asked and his parents nodded. "Well ok... If it's someone I know..." Shon said with a sigh.
(End Flashback...)
But 3 days after they had told him that his parents had said the betrothal was called off and that he was to marry some one named Maralin Ambers. *She macks my skin crawl...* Shon thought thinking about the golden haired girl. *I wonder who they picked before... Oh man what if it was Namine!* He thought looking at the brunette. *Nah! That would be WAY too weird!* He pushed the thought out of his mind.
After that, Namine began to tell him about coming to find the burning mansion and then about being taken and put into the slave trade where she was bought by master Luchus.
(Flashback...)
"Come on father... I have a football game to get to." A 15 year old Jack said as he bounced the black and white ball off his knee. "Don't worry Jack, we won't be late." Jay Luchus said dismissively as he examined all the many different children, teens and woman... They had to come here and buy a knew slave because Jay needed someone to clean up the old ones blood. "Oh, look Jack, how about her!" Jay said as he pointed at a girl with brunet hair and blue eyes who was huddled in a cage, tears steaming down her eyes. The young 15 year old looked at the girl and his heart skipped a beat... "S-she's b-beautiful..." He whispered so quietly that he barely even heard himself. "Let's get her!" Jack said. Jay beckoned a man over and after negotiating the man unlocked Namine's cage and grabbing her. Jay just smirked at the man for not knowing who he had just sold. "Thank you for that wonderful deal." He said almost giddily. The other man just stared at him. "What do you mean?" He asked then seeing Jays smirk, he seamed to catch on. "Oh... No wonder you're the most respected around here!" He praised and Jay smiled again and with that he and Jack left with Namine.
After they got to the manor, Jay looked at Jack with a smile. "Alright son! What do you want to name her?" He asked. Jack though for a moment, then a memory came to him and the 15 year old smiled. "Green!" He said without another thought. Jay nodded. "Very well." He said with a grin. "Please... I just wanna go home!" Namine begged and Jay hit her hard. "Be quiet you schmutzigen Kuh!" He screamed and Namine whimpered. "Father... May I take it to it's room and go to my football game." Jack asked and nodding Jay kicked Namine then stormed off. Sighing, Jack took Namine by the hand and led her up the stairs to an extremely small room with nothing more than a bed and a dresser. "W-what did he call me back there..?" Namine dared ask in a whisper. Jack looked at her. "What? 'Schmutzigen Kuh'? Oh, that... That's German for dirty cow..." Jack said as Namine sat on the bed with a nod.
(End Flashback...)
Shon sat in silence for a moment just staring at his friend in shock. *That bastard!* He thought. Seeing the look on Shon's face, Namine sighed and continued, "I can't possibly describe everything... After that day, Master Luchus beat, burned, drowned, kicked, punched, whipped, slapped, and hurt me in every way he could possibly imagine... Always using the fact that I had a room and a meal a day against me..." She looked down at her next words... "After awhile, I began to actually believe that I was all the things he said I was, I began to believe that I was living a good life for a slave... The only thing that kept me safe was every night before bed and every morning when I woke up, I always said... " My name is Namine Sky Phantomhive, A Phantomhive I am and will always be true and proud to be who I am!" The 16 year old smiled as she said this.
Shon stood up and gave her a gentle hug. "Namine I'm so sorry..." He said softly then smiled. "You don't have to worry now, you can come home where it's safe... Uh if you want." He told as as he backed away to look at her. Namine felt horrible and a nasty taste filled her mouth as she thought about her next words. "I-I think I'll stay here." She said and looked down. Shon's eyes widened a bit and he frowned but nodded. "Uh... O-ok..." He said and looked down. Namine's eyes filled with tears, "I-I'm so sorry! I just... I just can't go back! Not now... I'm still just getting over three years of hell and going back there will just remind me of it all..." She said, tears beginning to stream down her cheeks. Shon blinked then gave her another hug. "Namine please don't cry! It's ok we'll go back when you're ready." He said trying to comfort her. He didn't like seeing anyone cry especially Namine Phantomhive. She was always the toughest one in their group and the fact that she was crying now was too much and it only made Shon want to make true to his promise to bring down the people who did this to her.
Namine nodded still crying. "You'll stay though right?" She asked. Shon smiled. "You thought I would leave?" He asked tilting his head to the side. The brunette just smiled and shook her head.
1 month later...
Now the story takes us to the very beautiful land of Paris France. With all of it's romantic culture and delectable foods that are carefully prepared with all of the finest ingredients and- "Sebastian! What the duce are you doing!?" A dark haired boy with an eye patch his right eye, said as he glared at the man in question with his left eye the sapphire blue glowing red slightly. "Are you in a bad mood, my lord?" Asked a tall man with black hair and red eyes. "What do you think?" The boy said angrily. "Did you have trouble making a contract?" Sebastian asked with a small smirk.
A day after he became a demon, the boy insisted he know how to be a demon obviously wanting to try and use other demons or humans as pawns for what ever reason. *He must just be bored. After all what else is one to do now that they've completed their goal then suddenly become a demon because some other kid was tricked and then got jealous or something.* The butler had thought.
The boy glared. "They're all idiots!" He muttered.
(Flashback...)
Ciel Phantomhive growled inwardly as he tried for what seamed like the hundredth time today, to make a contract. "He's probably laughing right now!" The boy hissed.
Sebastian had tried to show the young noble how to do a meditation ritual to form his own contract symbol but Ciel insisted that he just use his so the butler just told him to go out and try making his first contract without even explaining how to do it.
"Young man why are you wearing fingernail polish?" A man in witch Ciel was trying and failing miserably to make a contract with asked. "Oh just forget it!" The boy said and walked away to go back to the hotel that he and Sebastian were residing at.
(End Flashback...)
Ciel stared at his butler as he told him everything. "They either asked about my shoes, eye patch or nails!" The boy finished clearly annoyed. The butler gave a false sympathetic look and bowed. "Oh well. My lord, you'll learn soon enough. But now that you've returned, would you like something to eat? Tonight, we have a guest." He asked as the boy sat down. "I thought demons ate souls not people." Ciel said raising an eyebrow. Sebastian chuckled, "I don't know my lord... Even as a human, you really seemed to enjoy Italian." He commented with a smirk. Ciel's eyes widened a bit before he glared at his butler. "Sebastian, that's not funny!" He said angrily.
"Oh yes it is!" A person behind him laughed. Turning around, Ciel saw a person with short shoulder length red hair and gold eyes. The person almost fell over, their blue rectangle glasses resting on the bridge of their nose. "Sebastian what is that imbecile Grell doing here?" He asked turning back to the butler. "I beg your pardon! I am not Grell Sutcliff! I'm 'Grey' Sutcliff!" The person said almost sounding offended. Turning back to them Ciel raised an eyebrow. "Grell has a brother?" He asked. Grey just stood there for a moment. "No! I'm his sister!" The red head said rolling their eyes. "Sister! But you look like a boy!" The young noble said in surprise. "Now that's just plain rude!" Grey said. "You look like a girl but you don't see me pointing that out... Oops, wait I just did!" She said with a smirk. "Besides, I look like this because Grell's girl enough for the both of us. Our parents don't need 2 daughters." She said taking a seat as Sebastian handed her a glass of tea. "Oh, thank you!" Grey thanked and took a sip. "Mmm, Earl Grey!" She said happily getting the butlers obvious subtle pun.
"I thought it might please you my lady." The Butler said then to his master, "Calm yourself my lord, you're turning red in the face. Don't give yourself an asthma attack." He said and Ciel huffed. "I can't HAVE a stupid asthma attack because I'm A BLOODY DEMON!" Ciel glared and Sebastian gave a faint smile but then froxe when Grey let out a sigh that sounded a lot like her brother. "Oh my! I've never been called a lady before especially not by such a hansom demon! Oh dear my hearts all a flutter!" She said in an almost 'Grell' like way. Sebastian just gave her an emotionless look then a smile, "Now Gray, I know you can't possibly be feeling the way your brother does..." He asked trying to keep his composure. Grey just laughed. Even though he's trying to hide it she could still tell that her comment freaked him out a little. "Relax Sebby... I don't care for such things I was just trying to have a little fun I'm sorry." She said with a smile but then saw the look he had when she called him 'Sebby'. "Oh don't worry, I'll only call you 'Sebby', not 'Bassy'. But just to annoy you! OK?" She said with a grin.
Ciel sighed. "Why me with all these weirdos?" He asked himself as he face palmed. Grey huffed. "Says the boy with the eye patch, black finger nails, the pimp cane and high heels." She said crossing her arms. Sebastian raised an eyebrow, "Woah... Would you perhaps have something against the young lord... Or do you just like to make fun of people?" The Butler asked the red head genuinely curious. Grey shook her head. "No, just trying to lighten the mood. Actually I have a very important message for him." She answered looking at both of them. Sebastian looked at his young lord a bit unsure. Who would be delivering them messages? Most people thought them dead. "Is it that you're delivering a message or just telling us something important?" He asked.
Grey smiled. "Both." She answered as Ciel glared at her. "Well, what are you waiting for an invention? Get on with it I'm busy!" He barked. "Well, aren't you a bossy little Pratt." Grey said as Ciel continued to glare. "Ok, ok, ok. A friend of mine said you should head back home to London, someone important to you is on their way there now." She informed the young noble. Sebastian looked at Ciel curiously. "Who could be of that much importance to him that he'd travel all the way back to the manor?" He asked calmly but Ciel glared at the red head. "I'll beat you with my cane. If you don't tell me who it is!" He grumbled holding up the walking stick. Grey blinked. "Ok, first, rude much? Second, can't tell you it's a surprise. All I can say is it's time for the ocean and sky to reunite." She said looking directly at Ciel who looked completely confused. "Eh?" He said raising an eyebrow and crossing his arms. Sebastian thought for a moment, then he remembered something he'd found when searching about Ciel's family. "Well, if I'm correct, my lord your name means sky in french. Would you happen to know anyone who's name means ocean or water?" He asked looking at the boy. Ciel thought for a moment then his eyes went wide. "Namine..." He muttered. Sebastian raised an eyebrow. "I thought she was dead..." He said looking at his master. "Did she not die in that fire that killed your parents?" Ciel blinked. "She's alive? Where is she, do you know where my sister Is!?" He asked Grey as he grabbed her arm. "Where's Namine?!" Grey blinked in surprise. "Woh calm down! I don't know where she is but I do know that my friend and her are heading back to London. Now let go of my arm!" She said glaring at the young noble. "Not untill you find out and take me to her!" He said going back to his normal sature. Sabastian walked over to the boy. "Well, if she's going back to the manor, I suppose that's where we'll have to go..." He said trying to calm the boy.
Grey yanked her arm away from him. "You wanna find her? Than like he said, go home! You'll see her there!" She said crossing her arms. Ciel nodded. "Come on Sebastian." He said and started walking out the door. The butler nodded with a bow. "Yes my lord." He said and fallowed. As they left Grey rolled her eyes. *Geese! That kid is really bossy, I just don't know how my brother and that Sebastian guy put up with him...* she thought to herself before disappearing.
Once he was outside, Ciel, not thinking of the fact his butler's skill is speed or remembering they were in France, started running to the manor which is in London. Sebastian rolled his eyes and easily catching Ciel, he picked him up. "You do realise we're still in Paris, right my lord?" He asked as he began rushing toward England. Ciel blinked. "Oh right. Thanks. I forgot." He said and helled on tight as they sped off.
Meanwhile...
Shon and Namine stood outside Adam's house as they waited for him and Hope. Valiant, Valintyne and Shona were waiting in the carriage. "Now are you absolutely sure you want to go back to London?" He asked the Phantomhive trying to make sure she was ok with leaving. Namine nodded with a sad smile. "I have to go back eventually and now is as good a time as any." She said and yawned. For the most part, she was physically better, except. She'd randomly feel a burst of what she perceived as sickness. Shon nodded as Adam and Hope came out with their luggage... Well, Adam was carrying it all. He only had 2 bags Namine had 1 because of the stuff they had bought her, but Hope had 7 bags. "Geez, Hope, you act like we're never coming back." Adam told her as he struggled to carry the bags. Hope just grinned. "What? All I did was pack a bag for every day of the week."She said as her and Namine climed in the carriage.
Shon walked over to Adam. "Need any help?" He asked. Adam shook his head. "No... Oh and I won't be riding in the carriage..." He suddenly told Shon. "I'm bringing Little sister and Sugo so I'll be right behind you guys." He explained then almost dropped 3 of the bags. Shon nodded but still took half of the luggage to put in the carriage. "I'm still helping because it's not right to make you do all the work." He said as he put them in. Adam nodded and after they got the bags in the carriage, he went to get Little Sister and Sugo. Shon climed into the carriage and waited for Adam before telling the driver where to go. After he got back with the hourses, Adam followed the carriage on Little Sister, Sugo following just to his left. Adam looked back at the town and smiled. "See ya Village Acers..." He said as they headed off. Inside the carriage Namine looked out the window. *Well, Here we go... I wonder how much has changed...* She thought then looked at Shon who was looking out the other windo with Shona. The Phantomhive couldn't help but smile and feel a little excited as well as nervous after all she was finally heading home...