Chapter 13 – Into the woods

So I couldn't be bothered with studying so instead I am writing. This is the green witch arc and I hope you enjoy!

I DO NOT OWN BLACK BUTLER

Alice: Finally!

Me: Shut up! I have work to do

Alice: I have work to do!

Me: WORK?! All you do is chill until Ciel sends you to work, I have homework and shit to do 24/7!

Alice: *grumbles*

Alice's P.O.V

"Eegh froye migh zie kennenzulernen (I am pleased to met you)."

Sebastian sighs as he scolds Ciel for the 100th time.

"Young Master, that was terrible. Your accent is preposterous!"

Ciel collapses on the extremely comfortable train seat.

"URGH! I can't do this anymore. I feel sick!"

I looked up from my drawing of some scenery that I saw when we passed it on the train.

"Sebastian, you're making me feel tired just by listening to you sigh!"

Sebastian looks over my shoulder and chuckles, sending a shiver down my spine and I felt the hairs on my neck stand up.

"What are you drawing Alice?"

"Not you obviously, it's the woods and some of the old houses that we went passed a while ago."

"You remember all that detail?"

"Yep! Wait…Why are we in Germany again?"

~flashback~

No one's P.O.V.

"The Queen asked you to go to Germany?"

"Yes Sebastian, some people died in a strange way in Southern Germany. Here read the letter for yourself!"

Sebastian stared at the little piece of paper in his hands and read it thoroughly.

To my cute little boy,

Various peculiar deaths have occurred in Southern Germany. Perfectly healthy people have suddenly become so grotesque and deformed and died there is an epidemic I would like to send medical support immediately but neither the Kaiser nor the German Government has given me a informative reply. I am very worried.

Sebastian placed the letter back onto the table. Ciel took bites out of his coffee and walnut cake slice.

"I'll have to go to Klaus's place…"

~back to the present~

Alice's P.O.V.

We finally arrived at Klaus's place after a very long train ride.

"AH! Ciel! It's been a while!"

"I am very sorry to call on you so suddenly."

"Oh no, don't worry about it! But your Butler is really elusive! I was quite surprised when he appeared while I was enjoying a sauna in Finland!"

Klaus chuckled slightly as Ciel and I stared at Sebastian with a wtf look.

"it was the witch's curse. The victims were all of different age and gender but they had one thing in common. They all visited a certain forest before they died. The 'werewolf' woods. It's an occult forest that's regarded as taboo by the locals."

Why wasn't I not surprised, I mean there are demons and Shinigami so why wouldn't there be werewolves.

Finally we left for our journey to the woods!

We asked some guy to take us there but his dialect was totally different from what we learnt. I learnt German by listening to Ciel and paying attention to Sebastian's harsh teaching.

So in the end, Sebastian had to translate.

The old guy knew someone who was 'cursed'. His face was all messed up and he died after. Later we met up with Finny, Mey-Rin, Bard, Tanaka and Snake.

"Hey GUYS!"

"Hi Alice!"

"Everyone, we have procured a carriage. Please load the luggage on."

After a half an hour or so, we entered the Werewolf Woods. It was creepy. Very creepy. After a while Sebastian finally saw some buildings.

When we entered, we didn't see anyone. It was like a ghost town. Until suddenly all these women with pitchforks came out of their homes and charged at us. Yelling and shouting in German. Every one of the women here wore some sort of medallion thing with some symbols and characters of some kind.

They were all wearing clothes from many centuries ago.

"Tell them I wish to speak to the Lord of this land."

"Yes."

Then Sebastian spoke to them in German.

"We do not wish to harm you, we would like to have an audience with you Lord."

They started muttering to themselves about something and then turned and shouted at us.

"You RATS! DEATH TO THE RATS!"

They chanted and surrounded us. Suddenly a voice called out from outside of the circle.

"What is all this fuss about?!"

Everyone bows as a guy who looks more beast than human walks in with a little girl sitting on his left arm.

Sebastian called out,

"Are you Lord Master Sullivan?"

"Indeed, I am Sieglinde Sullivan. Lord of this forest."

I sighed slightly as I guess Ciel isn't the only young Lord of a place.

Then the guy walked up to Sebastian and growled in his face.

"WHERE DID YOU COME FROM? HAH!?"

Then Lord Sullivan hit the guy in the face and scolded him,

"Stop it Wolfram."

"Sorry, it's been a long time since someone has come here…And…"

Then they both stared at Ciel, then at me and the rest of the servants.

"I don't know how you got here…but our village Wolfsschlucht doesn't allow visitors to stay. If you understand leave right away!"

Then Ciel whispered to Sebastian and I,

"maybe we should leave and come back another time,"

"right… I see, well then, we shall-"

"WAIT!"

The women surrounded us again.

"You know, I think you don't realise how lucky you are. I'm sure you've heard of the rumours and stories. The werewolves that protect this forest."

"SO there are actually werewolves protecting this village?"

No answer. Then the same lady who jumped and shouted at us before yelled again. I swear to god, these people have such loud voices.

They finally allowed us to stay because it was getting late at night and they thought it would be too dangerous to leave at night.

When we walked up to the castle, we saw all these witch torture devices and stuff and I gagged slightly.

"Yikes!"

"This used to be a place for witch trials and stuff…"

Lady Sullivan turned around and spoke to Ciel in German,

"What's your name?"

"I am Ciel Phantomhive,"

"How old are you?"

"The young master is 13 years old."

Then there was an awkward silence

Finally we were arrived at the castle gate. We were so high up that you couldn't see below the fog and if you fell, that was the end of you.

"we're here. This, is the Green Manor."

I looked beyond the gate to reveal such a beautiful castle. It had a very German feel to it. The building was very big and the garden was also quite beautiful, yet it had this really eerie atmosphere. Instead of the nice glow and shine that the Phantomhive Manor had, this place was very dark and dreary.

Finny ran up to a little flower in the garden. His obsession for nature was quite refreshing to this place.

"Waaah! What a strange flower!"

His face lit up like a child's.

"Be careful! That flower is poisonous. If you touch it, your hand will swell up!"

"Argh! R-re-eally?!"

We entered and it was even creepier on the inside than the out. There was this huge tree next to the staircase. On its branches were lanterns and candles. It really was like a witch's palace.

Sebastian turned to us,

"Pleases wait downstairs."

"Sure!"

Sebastian faced me, with a smile,

"hurry up Alice!"

"um..sure…"

I followed Ciel and Sebastian upstairs to enter a cute dining room.

"It's rare to have guests. We'll serve you a special dinner!"

"We're much obliged!"

I looked around the room. It was very small yet it had some sort of glamour to it. Sort of like an ancient atmosphere.

Master Sullivan ordered Wolfram to prepare dinner and Sebastian sat Ciel down. I glanced at her carefully. She as very small, yet elegant. Her clothing was very outdated but it suited her. Lastly I glanced down at her feet. To my surprise, they were tiny. It felt like both feet could fit in my palm. Sebastian must have seen me looking at her feet and he bent down and whispered in my ear.

"I believe her feet have been bound. In China, they would bind a young girl's feet to keep them small as it was thought that girls with small feet were more beautiful. But it would make them unable to walk."

"Oh, I see! But if that happened in China, then why did it happen here? And to her?"

"I simply don't know Alice, you ask too many questions."

"Shut up! I'm just curious!"

"HEY YOU!"

I jumped back with shock, as did Ciel.

"eh? Um… me?!"

Sebastian chuckled, his German was just too good to be true.

"I'm sorry but the Young Master is not proficient in German yet…"

"I See…"

Then we all stared at each other. This contest went on forever. 10 minutes passed, then 30, then an hour. Still no one said a thing. I looked at Sebastian and at Ciel who stared back. I was about to go insane at this silence.

"Hey, say something!" Ciel couldn't bear it any longer.

"Well, there's not much to say." I shrugged.

GROOOOOWL!

"it seems that my tummy is trying to tell me that I need some food."

"Mr Wolfram is a bit late."

"Indeed, it seems he is later than usual."

"May I take a look in the kitchen?"

"Fine!"

"Well then, Alice and I will be away for a little bit!"

Both Ciel and I exclaimed with shock,

"EHH? WHAT?!"

Sebastian grabbed my hand and dragged me out the room, leaving Ciel alone with a German only speaking witch. I was, for once, really worried about Ciel.

"Oi Sebastian!"

"Yes, what is it Alice?"

"Is it alright to leave Ciel like that? You do know that he can't speak German well. And there might be threats in this castle!"

"Yes, I know."

I sweat dropped as I tried to comprehend what Sebastian said,

"You know and yet you don't care?"

"No, I do care. I assure you, there are no threats in this castle. Besides," he gave me his famous smile as he leaned in closer to me, "it's funny to watch the Young Master like that!"

"You creep!"

He smirked at me and kissed my cheek,

"Besides, isn't it nice to be alone with the person you love?"

"Yes, unless the person you like is a creepy, sadistic demon butler-"

I stopped as I realized what I just said and blushed. I looked the other way so Sebastian couldn't see my face but I think he knew what I was thinking.

"So you like me then? Alice~"

"No, I never said that!"

Sebastian chuckled. I glanced at him without him noticing. His smiling face was a bit hard to bear. Whenever he laughed or chuckled, his body rose and sank. Even with his uniform on, I could see his refined muscles. I slapped myself before I could think about anymore of Sebastian and picked up the pace.

Finally we arrived in the kitchen. Wolfram had made no progress at all. He was still measuring the ingredients and Sebastian and I offered to help. Reluctantly, he let us help. Obviously all I did was peel the vegetables and wash them. After we went back to the dining room to see Ciel still in one piece.

As usual, Sebastian introduced the meal which looked magnificent.

"It's the least I could do since you're accommodating us! How could I be the Phantomhive's butler, if I could even provide some assistance?"

I rolled my eyes.

"let's see!"

Then Master Sullivan grabbed two knives and stabbed it into the chunk of meat. Without hesitation, she stuffed it into her mouth. Like a beast, she finished off the food. Her face had food all over it and Ciel looked at her with disgust and awe.

Suddenly we hear from outside a loud pounding and loud footsteps coming up the stairs. The same scary lady from before burst into the door. A horrified expression on her face.

"LORD WOLFRAM! IT'S TERRIBLE!"

"What?! What happened Hilde?!"

"THE WEREWOLF HAS SHOWN UP!"

Ciel, Sebastian and I looked at each other. This was our chance to find out if this place was cursed or not. To be honest I am terrified but if we got to see this 'werewolf', this investigation would be a bit more interesting!

"She's been badly hurt! Master Sullivan, please save her!"

"HURRY WOLF!"

"please let us come to!"

"NO! you will stay here!" Wolfram yelled but eventually he let us go too.

When we arrived, all the women were crowded around, yelling and crying. Begging Master Sullivan to save the poor woman.

When we finally got to see the person, she was laying on the ground. Her whole back was bloody and there were huge scratch marks. Her clothes were torn and tattered and her red blood splattered everywhere.

"Thi-this wound! This has never happened before! Sinking their teeth into my villagers!"

"My Lady! Please stop the bleeding!"

She pulled out a small jeweled bottle,

"This will hurt a little bit!"

She chanted slightly as she poured the liquid onto the woman's scars. She cried out in pain. After all the blood was washed off, it left behind several deep gashes in her back.

"Where is your Talisman?"

Another woman spoke up for her.

"She said she'd just be picking herbs nearby so she left it…"

"FOOLS! I told you many times to always keep the talisman with you!"

Wolfram spoke up,

"It might still be near! Make more LIGHT!"

A sudden loud, old, cackly voice came out from behind the crowd.

"IT'S THE WRATH OF THE GREAT WEREWOLVES! The Great Werewolves have been angered by our letting outsiders disrupt the forest! Outsiders, hurry up and leave!"

"It was because she wasn't carrying her talisman! They won't attack you if you have a talisman!"

"HAVE the Great Werewolves ever laid a hand upon us before?! Are you protecting the outsiders?!"

She screamed and howled at Master Sullivan about the history of the Green Witch. Then she turned to us and pointed her crooked, wrinkly finger at Ciel. She howled into his face and I was very tempted to throw a knife into her batty head.

She left us after a mouthful of words, cackling as we all turned to each other.

"Until morning, no one is to leave their homes! UNDERSTOOD?!"

We returned to the castle and I was sent to bed.

"Sebastian! Don't do anything stupid!"

"Of course, I wouldn't be the Phantomhive Butler if I couldn't stay out of trouble!"

He winked at me and placed a gentle kiss on my forehead as he left the room.

"I have a feeling something isn't going to end well. That idiot is always like that and I worry about him…"

I snuggled into the bed and fell asleep.

End of chapter

Hey! I'm very sorry that it took so long to update. I have exams in two weeks and I am so stressed! I have no idea how to study or what to do!

Anyway I hope you guys really enjoyed this chapter! I hope that I would be able to update again soon!