Chapter 16 – Not sure I like the sounds of that

Hi Everyone! It's been a while since I've updated but if you guys didn't know, our dearly beloved Toboso Yana has been updating and pleasing us with her wonderful Black Butler chapters! So I am going to continue with this fanfic as well as my KNB one. I hope you guys enjoy!

I don't own Black Butler.

Alice: Finally! I was beginning to think that you had abandoned us!

Me: hahaha! You're funny! I was simply on hiatus while I waited for motivation and inspiration to continue writing! Besides, you guys know that I love you very much!

Sebastian: Am I not enough inspiration?

Me: As much as I love you Sebas-Chan~ You aren't…

Ciel: Well, get on with it. The readers are waiting. It'll be your funeral by the time you start writing.

Me: Alright! Alright! No need to be so….uh…'Ciel' about it.

Ciel: What's that supposed to mean?!

Me: Nothing, let's get on with it! *sigh*

~Alice's P.O.V. ~

"Oh god, I feel like a complete mess!"

Ciel rolled his eyes at me,

"That's because you are. With that wound on your stomach that could open up at any moment, I would say you are a miracle to be walking like that."

I smirked and gave Ciel a teasing look,

"Oh what's this? Is the Young Master worried about me?"

Ciel went red but glared with a venomous glance at me which made me look to the floor and pretend I never said that.

Sebastian, who was holding Sullivan, glanced down at me and I quickly snapped my head to the other side to avoid his stare, but I could feel it piercing through.

"What are you staring at?"

Sebastian gave me one of his fake smiles,

"Oh no, nothing at all. It's just that I noticed that the white ends of your hair have risen higher up."

I quickly grabbed my long and flowy pink hair to see that from the white that used to be only at the ends of my hair, it was now at least reached 10cm upwards and I began to stress out.

We followed Diederich to his manor to be greeted by his butler. Everyone was a complete mess. There were rips and tears in our clothing, our hair were sticking everywhere and our faces had soot and dirt all over it. Sebastian, Ciel and I had a couple of bruises as well as dried up blood.

I almost burst into laughter when I realized that Ciel was still wearing a dress. I let out a snort but quickly covered it up with a cough as Ciel turned back as if he knew that I was laughing at him.

"Heinrich, Call a doctor and prepare a bath."

"yes sir!"

He bowed to Ciel and greeted him in English. His English was pretty good and he helped us with the wounded.

When we arrived at the main hall, it had a much more different atmosphere to the Phantomhive Manor. Unlike ours, it was bright and radiated a peaceful, serene and clean aura while ours was quite dark, old and well tainted.

After settling into our rooms, Mey-Rin advised me to take a bath to clear out the wound so that it wouldn't get dirty and infected. I was planning to take one anyway so I hopped into the bath that Ciel and Sebastian were not in.

"Ouch! That stings like hell! Jeez, if I was more careful, this wouldn't have happened!"

I hissed as the warm water seeped into my wound, but the pain faded away as I got used to the pain. I was mid way through washing my hair when I heard a tsking from behind me.

I looked up to see Sebastian was shaking his head from side to side and smirking at me.

"THE FUCK!? GET OUT SEBASTIAN! I'M STILL TAKING A BATH!"

He sighed and put his finger to his mouth, telling me to shut it.

"What's the harm Alice? I've seen you naked before."

I hissed back at him, covering myself while still in the tub,

"That doesn't mean you can look at me though!"

He chuckled and tilted my head back.

"You haven't been washing your hair right. I will do it for you."

"No thanks. Get out!"

He ignored me though and began to gently massage my head as he thoroughly washed my hair. I couldn't help but relax as it felt really good. Well, Sebastian was meant to be good at everything because he's a demon.

"Sebastian."

"Yes, what is it?"

"I would like to thank you for saving me before."

Sebastian remained silent and then he placed a kiss on my forehead.

"You are most welcome…"

I felt myself go red as I stared up at his face. Was it just me, or had Sebastian become more attractive? I quickly looked back down to avoid looking at him and he began to pour water over my hair, rinsing off the soap.

"Alright, I am done. Shall I help you get changed too?"

There was a hint of mischief in his voice and I threw the soap bar at him,

"NO you big pervert! Get out!"

Sebastian finally got out and I rushed to get my clothes back on when I realized that I couldn't go back to wearing my torn and bloody clothing.

"Shit! I didn't bring any clothes with me…. Damn it!"

I jumped back when I heard the door knock and Mey-Rin's voice came from the other side.

"Um…Alice! I've brought you some clothes. Mr Sebastian said that you needed some."

"Thanks Mey-Rin!"

I opened the door and Mey-Rin handed me the spare uniform that she had brought with her. Unlike mine, hers was dirty but not torn or bloody. I quickly put on my uniform and went to find Ciel.

I walked around the halls and I seemed to be getting nowhere. It was like a bloody maze as I continued to trek further into the centre, getting myself lost.

"Ah, you must be looking for your master, am I correct?"

I flinched and turned around to see Heinrich who was motioning for me to follow him.

"Yes, and thank you for helping us before."

"You are most welcome, miss maid."

He led me to a fancy room where I found Diederich, Ciel and Sebastian who were in a heated conversation.

"What?! Undertaker was here?! Why was he in Germany?"

While Ciel and Sebastian looked shocked, Diederich was calmly eating a sandwich.

"I don't know. He said he had something to do in France and then stopped by. But I didn't know he was involved with the sinking of that giant ship you were on."

I stood beside Ciel and looked at Sebastian with a confused looked in which he returned.

"Why France?"

The words slipped from my mouth.

Diederich shrugged but his look became serious as he told us about Undertaker's visit. There was nothing surprising about his behaviour with Diederich when he teased him about his weight and size but what really shocked me was when Diederich said he was crying as he looked at the picture with Vincent Phantomhive.

"He said this I quote, 'Poor thing, even his bones burned to ashes, with such a death it's just….'"

I looked confused at Diederich, Undertaker was crying?

"But what really shocked me was when he said that the Earl of Phantomhive was still alive."

I shot an alarmed look at Ciel and Sebastian. That…it couldn't be. Even though I haven't known Ciel for long or about his past, I knew that his father and mother were burned to death while Ciel was taken by some group as offering to demons and that's how he met Sebastian.

"Wait. Does Undertaker mean you or does he mean someone else? I can't be your father because he's dead right?"

Our conversation was stopped when Heinrich came through the door, inviting us to dinner. We followed Diederich to the dining hall to find that Sullivan was gorging herself in a manner that would wasn't the best.

"Sebastian, this kind of behaviour would not be accepted before the Queen. Do something about it."

He gave a sly and sinister smile as I prayed for the little witch's safety because I've seen and experienced Sebastian's 'lessons' and they are not fun at all.

"Very well, I will do something about this."

I looked over to see Sullivan shiver slightly and I hoped for the best. After dinner, we went to see if Wolfram was alright. The doctor was very shocked to see that he was healing so fast and thank goodness. Wolfram is a good guy and I felt sorry for him.

"How are you Wolfram?"

He looked up at me and nodded.

"Better. Where is Master Sullivan?"

She sat on the seat beside his bed,

"I am here Wolfram, how are you feeling? Does it still hurt?"

"No, I am well. You…Sebastian. Why did you save me?"

Sebastian once again, gave him his fake smile,

"Oh, the Young Master ordered me to."

Wolfram sadly looked at Sullivan, his grief and regret obvious in his eyes,

"I am-"

"No, it's alright. I betrayed you first. I wanted to see the world and I ignored you. I left you and yet you still protected me. So it's a draw."

Wolfram began to cry as he sat up and hugged Sullivan. It was a touching scene and I went outside. Sebastian took Ciel to bed and I went to my room.

"Man, I'm so tired!"

I thought about Undertaker for a bit. His actions still confused me. First he created moving corpses but for what reason? And then he comes to Germany and cries over the death of Vincent. I kept thinking that Undertaker had seriously lost the plot but there must have been a really good reason for him to do all this.

The next morning we got on a train to head back to London. We disguised Wolfram and Sullivan to match the English fashion. On the train, Sullivan wouldn't sit still as she stared in awe of the beautiful surroundings. Once again, I pulled out my art book and began to draw. This time, I drew Sullivan staring out of the window with Wolfram smiling at her. It was a cute scene to draw. But it was hard as she wouldn't stay in one spot.

We got on the ship that would take us to Britain and once again, she was running around, staring at the ocean and the sky.

"Lady Sullivan, I think you would like to see this."

She turned to me and grabbed my hand, I led her to the front of the boat and showed her the dolphins that were swimming beside.

"WHAT ARE THEY?! They are so cute?"

"They are dolphins Lady Sullivan. They occasionally swim by boats and ships."

She continued to watch them as they jumped out of the water. They eventually left though to her disappointment and she went back to watching the ocean.

When we arrived though, Wolfram and Sullivan couldn't keep their mouths shut as they stared at London with complete awe. Unlike Germany, or where they were from, the atmosphere was much more different.

"This is what Queen Victoria is ruling over? Amazing…"

"You two, to avoid suspicion please speak English from now on."

Wolfram sighed,

"I can't speak English very well."

Sebastian smiled, sending chills down my spine,

"I will have to teach you then."

Ciel shook his head in annoyance, his patience was wearing thin.

"Anyway, they are not ready yet. We should meet the Queen within a week's time."

"Why so early?"

Ignoring me, he took us to Miss Hopkin's store to get some clothing for himself and Sullivan. When we walked in, we were greeted by two women who were wearing very interesting clothing. Something that was very Hopkin.

"Welcome to Hopkins, the tailor."

Sebastian smiled at them while Wolfram and Sullivan stared, totally in awe at the two women and their choice of clothing.

"It has been a while. We are here to request something."

Then from behind the store, we saw Miss Hopkins burst into the room covered in measuring tape and fabric.

"I FEEL THE PRESENCE OF A YOUNG MAN! MEG, AUGUSTA! I WONDER WHO IT IS?!"

Then she spotted Ciel and raced right up to him, squealing and blushing as she welcomed him. Sebastian said something to her, only to be completely ignored as her attention turned to Sullivan.

"Well, Earl. Who is this lovely young lady?"

Ciel rolled his eyes and sighed deeply,

"She is a guest that I look after."

Miss Hopkins inspected the dress she was wearing and shook her head.

"This dress. It's so poorly made. The quality is good but it's too plain."

Sebastian tried to keep a straight face at the comments as he was the one who made the dress. I covered my mouth to keep my laughter to myself.

"OH! Miss Maid! How is the dress I made for you?!"

"Unfortunately, in an accident, I tore it badly, I am currently borrowing Mey-Rin's uniform..."

She quickly latched onto my arm, smoke coming from her nose as she began to mutter some nonsense to herself.

"THAT'S FINE! I CAME UP WITH A NEW IDEA FOR YOUR UNIFORM ANYWAY! COME Miss Maid!"

Her eyes glistened with a horrifying look which made me feel like being around Sebastian was safer.

She dragged me away and I looked to Sebastian for help who only smiled and waved as I glared at him and cursed under my breath.

She began my measurements. Her touch against my skin made me shiver as she proceeded with measuring my bust.

"My fountain of imagination is overflowing! I've got just the design for you!"

She finally let me go and she dragged Sullivan away with her.

"The ladies who are granted the audience with the Queen have a social rule of wearing their hair up. It is a relief that Miss Sullivan's hair is long enough-"

"Um…Hate to burst your bubble Sebastian, but you might want to reconsider what you've said."

I pointed to Sullivan who had returned with her hair cut. It was something like the Alice style or something like that…. To be completely honest, it suited her better than her long hair. Her long hair made her look too old.

Although Sebastian and the other's didn't seem to think the same as Sebastian looked completely horrified with her hair.

"How does it look?"

I smiled and gave her a big thumbs up,

"It looks very good on you Lady Sullivan. You look very lovely!"

Wolfram blushed a little, I guess he still dotes on her like she's his daughter or something.

Sebastian on the other hand was facing the other way with a face palm and he was very distressed.

"Don't worry Sebastian, you are too worked up on tradition and rules! Besides, some rules are meant to be broken."

Miss Hopkins came running out looking quite satisfied.

"Among the little girls, the Alice Style is the current craze! Women's hairstyle must also have freedom!"

Sebastian and Miss Hopkins got into a heated conversation as he glared at her while she jeered at him,

"Even if it is fashionable, you should have respected the social rule to an extent."

"Do we really need to do this Mister Hard-Head?!"

Sebastian, knowing that he had lost to her, gave up and decided to head home.

"Miss Maid, Look forward to your new Uniform! I think you will like it very much!"

I nervously nodded and waved back as we got in the carriage back to the mansion. Soma jumped on Ciel and half cried and yelled.

"You went to Germany and didn't invite me?! Also, I can't believe that you came back with a concubine…"

"IT'S NOT LIKE THAT!"

We all giggled as Ciel tried to explain to Soma but he wasn't going to listen, knowing how airheaded and imbecilic Soma was.

Sebastian went to prepare afternoon tea. He made some small cakes and cream puffs with Higgens Earl Grey tea. Sullivan grabbed some sugar cubes and placed it in her tea and reached for some cakes when Sebastian whipped out his, training stick and smacked her hand.

"Alright enough!"

"OW!"

Sebastian began to radiate his teaching aura and his inner strictness and evil emanated through the room as he tapped the stick in his hands and smiled at the poor girl.

"Young Lady….your beneficial lesson to attend Her Majesty the Queen's tea meeting has already begun. 'This seems yummy' is poor language and should never be used! You cannot touch the sugar cubes with your hands! It is preposterous to reach out for the cake before it has been recommended!"

"WHAT?!"

"Lady Sullivan, I advise to you that you should listen to Sebastian or else, it will get worse….much worse…"

I shivered at the remembrance of when Sebastian was training me to clean properly and prepare food. I had gotten bruises all over my hands from his harsh lessons and constant lecturing. I constantly got lectured because I never listened to him about how I was a lady even if I was a maid and I should act like one.

I didn't give a shit about being a lady and always got scolded for that. Soma was now also shivering as he was thankful that he wasn't needing any of Sebastian's 'lessons'.

"If she is to be a fine lady in a week's time….The beginning is tea party manners. Until you can do this well, you have to wait."

She began to cry as Sebastian took her plate of cake away from her. If Sebastian did that to me I would have probably killed him in his sleep, well, that's if he sleeps.

Wolfram came to her defense though but Sebastian gently brushed him off,

"By all means, complain to me in English. That way, I will actually listen to you."

Wolfram immediately grabbed a dictionary and began to find the right words to say.

She turned to Ciel for help only to have him side with Sebastian,

"Ciel say something!"

"Yeah, he's being mean to the poor lady!"

"If we spoil her, she won't improve. So…Do your best!"

Then he stuffed himself with some cake. That night at dinner, Sebastian continued to scold her,

"Don't slurp your soup! That's a mouthful! More elegance! Ladies can't have seconds!"

I was beginning to feel really sorry for her.

"Sebastian, you're enjoying this aren't you?"

He turned and smiled at me,

"No, whatever do you mean?"

I rolled my eyes at him and walked past him,

"Don't kid yourself! I can see through your lies…"

That night, Sullivan and Ciel were talking before she rushed out the room and I helped her.

"Lady Sullivan, don't lose hope. It's just Sebastian's way of helping you. He's harsh but after, it's kinda worth it."

"Kinda? It hurts and I feel so restricted!"

"I understand how you feel. I went through that too… I still get nightmares."

"How do you do it? Can you teach me instead?!"

"Unfortunately, I can't but I can give you some tips!"

"Okay! Anything!"

"First, don't lose hope. If you practice and concentrate, it'll work out. Also if Sebastian tells you something, do it without questioning him. You can complain and let your anger out later. Also, never let your emotions show around him. I am beginning to believe that he enjoys seeing people suffer."

"I see… He's so mean!"

"Well, good night Lady Sullivan and make sure to get lots of rest. Tomorrow is going to be a tough day!"

I ran into Sebastian that night on my way to my room.

"Alice, what are you doing so late at night?"

"Nothing. Just on my way back to my room."

"Very well, rest well."

"yeah.. thanks…."

"Oh also, I forgot to say this, but tomorrow you are to assist me with training Miss Sullivan. I have told Mey-Rin to do your jobs for tomorrow."

"Yeah fine… I was going to ask to help anyway. You need to chill out sometimes and stop being such a hard-head."

He slammed his hands on the wall, trapping me between his arms. He moved his face closer to mine and smirked. I could feel his warm breath on my face as looked up at his eyes which were glowing slightly.

"What? You got offended by what I said?"

He moved closer and whispered in my ear,

"Of course not. But sometimes, I can't help but attack such defenseless prey…"

I pushed him away and straightened out my clothes,

"Funny, because this prey can defend herself perfectly fine."

He smirked as he realized that I had pinned his shoes to the ground with a sneak knife attack. I smirked at him back and closed the door and locked it.

That morning, Wolfram came to help Lady Sullivan with her walking.

"On this occasion, it is essential that you curtsy. Alice, please show her how to properly curtsy."

I came forward and dropped low into a curtsy and smiled gently. I winked at her, avoiding Sebastian's glance and she winked back.

"So then. Mister Wolfram, please support her."

She went to curtsy but her movements were slow and rigid. I didn't blame her, she was still unsteady on her feet and she couldn't even stand up properly without support from either her crutches or someone else.

"Draw back you chin so your teeth do no show when you are smiling."

"H..ow do you do yo-ur Majesty…"

"Well, that's good. However your pronounciation is a bit of a problem isn't it? Ah that's it! Alice go get 'them'…"

"you aren't serious!?"

"When have I never been serious?"

"Ah, good point."

I went to get these mouth braces which helped with pronounciation. Wearing them hurt like hell and they were annoying.

"This will help with your pronunciation while watching the movement of your tongue. If you can do it, we shall have a break!"

It took an hour and yet they were still at it. Finally Sullivan gave up and started yelling and probably swearing but because of her mouth brace, nothing was heard properly and she stormed out the room.

"I should go after her…"

"Please do…"

I ran after Sullivan. She most likely headed to Ciel's office. I went to his office to find him on top of Sullivan and Lizzy was at the doorway with a very scary aura coming from her.

"job from Germany? I see now…"

She jumped up with great speed and went to kick Ciel in the face when I jumped in and blocked her kick.

"Please Lizzy, this is a misunderstanding."

So after at least an hour of explaining and trying to calm her down, she finally chilled out and forgave Ciel.

"Oh so that's what happened. Now I know I jumped to a conclusion. How embarrassing."

Funny though because I felt like if she managed to hit Ciel with that kick, she would have knocked him out badly.

"Ciel, the lessons for her are sooo cruel~ Sebastian you are too strict! I know, let's do it all together. We're friends so let's work hard together!"

That whole afternoon was spent with Lizzy teaching and instructing while we all went along with it. When she left, it was night and I collapsed on the floor.

"Alice, lying on the floor is not proper, get up this instant."

"Shut up Sebastian, I'm tired. Lizzy has way too much energy for a kid in heels. I need to lie down for a bit."

He sighed and picked me up and carried me to my bed. He lay on top of me as Ciel did to Sullivan. I went red and tried to push him off but he was like a brick and wouldn't budge.

"Sleep Alice, if you really need to rest then sleep~"

"Well, I can't with you like this."

He lowered himself further until he was almost touching me. I turned to the side to hide my red and blushing face when I felt something cold on my face. I then felt a cold and wet stroke on my face and realized that Sebastian had licked me.

"THE FUCK?!"

He then shut me up with a quick and powerful kiss. His lips locked with mine and I felt the heat from my head rise another 10 degrees. I tried to break out of his hold but he firmly held his ground and continued to kiss me. His tongue and mine interlocked as the kiss increased its intensity. I began to blank out from lack of oxygen as Sebastian chuckled and pulled away gently.

I took in lots of breathes. Sebastian licked his lips and his eyes stared at me with hunger and want. He came back to my face and I expected another kiss but he bit my ear gently and moved down to my neck. He began to give me gentle and warm kisses on my neck and I felt myself drift away as I let my dark side take over.

"You are so cute Alice~"

"Shut up…."

He then bit me hard and I hissed but he would let go. I felt something warm dribbled down my neck and realized that Sebastian had drawn blood and was now licking it.

"You taste so sweet Alice~ I am glad that you are mine and only mine…."

"Ow…that hurt Sebastian."

Then he got up and headed towards the door.

"Goodnight Alice. Sleep well~"

End of chapter

So everyone I hope you really enjoyed that chapter and I hope you like that SebastianXAlice fluff at the end.

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER!