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Today, it would seem Ciel arranged another fight against Sebastian. Whether it was for entertainment or information, I don't know exactly. We were currently sitting outside in the backyard of the manor. The servants stand behind us in gauging silence while waiting for the fight to begin. There was a man who has long brown hair and in an odd robe that was colorful standing across from Sebastian.

It was dead silence between the two parties and Sebastian tightens his gloves preparing himself. The man stands in a combat stance that I would associate from some sort of Asian fight style.

"Flower Bird Wind Moon All Kinds of Flowers Profusion Fist!" the man shouts. I sweat drop at his long combo name. This isn't Mortal Kombat! "Take this! Secret Technique!" he exclaims while raising his arms up and down in a memorizing pattern.

Sebastian continues to watch the man with some attention and tightens his other glove. The man begins to move forward in a dash suddenly; Sebastian simply paces and does his own stance in a flash. He was already behind the man with the finishing pose. My jaw would be dropped in awe of such a talent, but sadly I was used to how good Sebastian was. I don't understand why Ciel continues to test him, it was pointless.

I once tried to fight Sebastian and had my ass handed to me in ten seconds flat. I didn't contact Sebastian for a whole week and purely avoided him with my entire being. It was still embarrassing to this day and it makes a wave of anger spark in me all over again.

The man falls to the floor after such a hit from Sebastian. He begins to cough out blood and I wince at the sight. Damn, feels bad, that shit probably hurt like a bitch. Sebastian resumes to stand normally behind him, "Th-This is our school's last hidden secret technique...!" the man cries out. "Super Tiger Dragon Gun Ten Thousand Blossom Scattering Fissure Fist. What in the world are you?!" the man asks in alarm while giving Sebastian a side glance from the ground.

I hum in thought and lean my elbow against the table. That is a question I have been wondering for the past two years and still cannot find the answer to. I like to refer to Sebastian as the Impossible Man. He turns around to look at the man while dusting his hands together to remove any dirt from them, "I'm the butler of the house of Phantomhive." he states. "What would you do if you couldn't use that technique?"

I sweatdrop at his question and think I would probably run my sword through my opponent. Sebastian flashes us with a closed eye smile, "And that's how it is, young master. Because I won, please do today's review and tomorrow's pre-lesson."

Ciel 'tsks' next to me and I snicker behind my hand that I raise to my mouth. "That's what you get, brother." I taunt with a knowing smirk.

He glares at me in response and I cross my arms. The servants begin to praise Sebastian and I roll my eyes at their comments of amazement. Ciel sighs eventually, "A true master of the fist technique would accompany me to unknown regions. Though, I thought I'd be able to see you on your knees today." Ciel comments, a bit disheartened by the outcome of the event.

The same smile was still plastered across the butler's face, "That is too bad."

I take the glass sitting beside me that was filled with poison I found out from Ciel's expression earlier. I hand it out to Sebastian with an inward smirk. I feign a smile with a chuckle, "Here Sebastian, for your outstanding work."

"Thank you, my lady." Sebastian replies and takes the glass out of my hand. He drinks it very quickly and I blanch slightly. How the world is he drinking that stuff?!

He sets the glass down with a 'clink' and I stare at him in disbelief. I would have had a heart attack if I drank it like that or at all. Ciel was smirking slightly at what I did, approving of the reward. The servants were still expressing their awe and excitement over Sebastian's abilities in the background. Sebastian turns around with a scary smile, "By the way, what are all of you doing here?" he asks them with a calm tone.

The servant's freeze and I watch in amusement. Sebastian continues to berate them one by one, "Finni, have you finished weeding the courtyard? Maylene, how are the shirts in the laundry? Bard, are dinner preparations going as they should?"

They all reply with guilty/forgetful expressions and that angers Sebastian further. His cranky face comes out and it spooks me still slightly, I could practically see devil horns sprouting out of his head each time; how scary. "If you have time to loaf around, then please do your jobs!" Sebastian yells and the servants dash out of sight quickly, fearing his wrath.

"Speaking of work, Sebastian..." Ciel begins while getting out of his chair with the help of Sebastian behind him. "There was a call from him in Italy."

"From Sir Clause?" the butler asks.

Sebastian hands Ciel his cane when he was fully standing up, "We talked about this. Come."

I sigh heavily and slouch in my chair, not looking forward to the guest. "Rina, make sure to be ready to greet our guest." Ciel calls out not far away as he and Sebastian begin to walk back inside to the manor.

I frown and wave my hand in the air to tell him I heard. I don't want to dress up I whine internally. Tanaka stays outside with me for a couple of minutes while I enjoy the crisp late morning air. I was used to being left out of their conversations. It makes me feel a bit lonely, but I can't help what they don't want me to hear. I just get denied automatically; honestly, what could be so bad about their talks? I already know the 'special' guests we receive go through hell and back. Ciel likes to play with them in a torturous way. Not that this guest was bad because Ciel would have told me beforehand.

I would call Ciel an evil mastermind nowadays. He wasn't like this at the beginning, but I think with Sebastian's influenced his personality; it turned out pretty nasty and sour. The kid was so uptight I worry for his health. His ideas of fun are watching people suffer under his thumb. I mean, what kind of child these days act like that? Only once every great while do I get to see my true brother underneath all that muck. I think I was the only one who gets to see him like that. Well, other than Elizabeth, who is his fiancé again.

Ugh, how disturbing to be betrothed to your cousin. Oh, hell no, I will never marry Edward, her brother. He was a few years younger than me but Lady Midford has brought the subject up a couple of times. I reject with the utmost respect for my teacher but internally I wanted to puke at the topic. We may not be blood-related, but I don't really see Edward like that.

I heave myself out of the chair and stretch my arms up to the sky. Tanaka grabs the glasses and puts them onto a tray. He follows me back inside the manor and splits off to go back to the kitchen. Now, I was at wonder what to do for the rest of the day.

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My stomach was rumbling loudly in a cry for food. I decide to listen to it and push the door open for the kitchen. What I expected to see was glorious amounts of food for tonight's dinner with the guest. However, what my eyes found were shattered china and an extremely burnt meat slab. I stare at the mess with bewilderment. Mey-Rin, Bard, and Finnian were hugging each other in what I would call a fear cuddle.

"Wh-How?!" I sputter while tiptoeing around the china all over the floor.

Mey-Rin was the one who speaks up first, "W-We were just trying to help, yes."

I let out an aggravated sigh and dig my palms into my eyes, "Oh my god, you guys are so screwed."

I can already picture Sebastian's reaction.

"How in the world," I hear someone utter behind me. Speak of the man and he shall appear. My back stiffens automatically, and I can literally feel the tension seep into the room. I could feel his pissed off mood very clearly. "...did this happen?" he asks everyone with a scary calm voice.

I turn around to come to face with his signature closed eye smile. I could see the strain in his features at an attempt to appear calm. If anything, it only makes all of us feel more threatened. The servants whimper pathetically, and I feel bad for them. I understand they were only trying to help, but if you know you shouldn't do something, then don't; simple as that.

Finnian was the first one to break, "After I finished picking the weeds, I sprinkled the weed killer and then," he begins to sob, and I was trying not to laugh. "The lid was open!" he admits with a cry.

I turn my attention to the window and pale considerably, it was dry and dead looking in the backyard. Mey-Rin was next to confess, "I brought the guest's tea set and then," she didn't have to finish because we all know she crashed it when wheeling it back inside the kitchen.

"I was moving the raw meat but...I set it down and then I thought I'd cook it..." Bard informs with a sweat drop, appearing a bit rough for wear.

These people, I swear, do they not know how to do things in a normal context? They continue to beg and apologize repeatedly to Sebastian. "I understand." Sebastian sighs out. "I will finish setting up here. Even I have faults."

Poor Sebastian, he must deal with these numbskulls' accidents. I almost pity the man. I watch silently in the background, wondering what he was going to do. The dinner was practically ruined, and we did not have much else to use for a meal set out. While I wait for Sebastian's plan for action, a teacup fills my vision abruptly. I find Tanaka handing me a cup of warming tea. I smile happily at being offered some and take it from him with a small sigh at the smell.

I don't practically like Tanaka's special lemonade which Sebastian drank earlier, but his tea I could drink any day.

"You all should follow Tanaka's example and act a little more like adu-" Sebastian begins only to cut himself off while eying the teacups in Tanaka and I's hand. His eyes widen in a brief measure and points at our cups, seeming more confident now. He claps once to gather the servant's attention and to seize their sobs, "Please be quiet, everyone." he commands. Finnian's sniffles could be heard throughout the room and I wait in anticipation for Sebastian's grand plan. "From now on, please listen closely to what I have to say, and then carry out the plan."

Sebastian grabs the cup out of my hand swiftly. It takes me two seconds to register that my cup was no longer in my grasp. My jaw hangs slightly in surprise and irritation, how dare he take my drink! "This is what we'll do." he informs while raising the cup in the air for emphasize.

I sneak up behind him to try and get my drink back. He predicts my attack and raises the cup higher. I stand on my tippy toes trying to grab it. Ugh, I hate him with every fiber of my being. He ignores my demands to give it back to me in the process. He tells the servants to grab certain necessities and they all disappear quickly to not upset him further. It was Sebastian and I left in the kitchen now.

I continue to glare at him, "Come on, you don't even need the tea anymore!" I reason, giving up on trying to get it from him after many failed attempts.

He shrugs, his face was indifferent while still holding it high in the air. "I never once heard a please, my lady."

I gawk at him and my hands itch with the want to choke him, "You're the one who stole it, why should I beg for it back?!"

"You want it, do you not?" he points out with a slight smirk.

He bends down to my eye level, but the teacup was still high up in the air. I blush slightly at the close contact, "I do, so you should be nice and give it to me." I mutter with a pout.

His eyes narrow a little as if debating something; he will most likely make me beg for it back to the sadistic piece of shit he is. He sighs eventually and hands it to me, "I don't have time for these games right now." he mutters and begins to work around the kitchen in a blur of action.

I take a sip of tea which was slightly cooled by now. I was a bit miffed but suck it in like a pro and drink most of it while watching Sebastian work. I was a bit surprised he handed it over willingly but then again, he has a lot to do to prepare everything all over again. The servants come back fifteen minutes later with the supplies Sebastian asked for.

"Hey, Sebastian, is this really okay?" Bard asks as Sebastian chops the burnt meat up finely. It was raw inside naturally as it wasn't even cooked properly, to begin with.

"Yes," he affirms, keeping his attention on the meat in front of him. That was until Mey-Rin trips on her feet while holding some boxes. I move in a panic, ready to catch them, but Sebastian beats me to it. He catches a box with one foot and the rest on one hand. He holds Mey-Rin who was in the process of falling along with the boxes. The maid blushes profusely and I snicker internally.

"You are...how many times have I told you to not run inside the mansion?" he asks with a voice irritable sigh.

Mey-Rin continues to blush and moves away from Sebastian's arms in embarrassment. "S-S-S-Sorry my glasses are broken from before so I couldn't see very well..." Mey-Rin stutters quickly in apology.

"But with this, the leading actor need not worry." Sebastian comments with a grin.

I sweatdrop as he doesn't even care if Mey-Rin was hurt or not. Finnian's shrill voice cuts through my thoughts as he also comes into kitchen calling Sebastian's name.

"I brought gravel and the other things you mentioned at the gardening store." Finnian informs with a happy smile.

Sebastian smiles also, appearing happier to begin the process of setting up dinner. "...is that so? Good work. I will do the final touches then." he announces. "After this, please leave things to me and all of you please rest. And please, sincerely act like adults." Sebastian attempts to encourage with a closed eye smile. "Act like adults." he repeats while grabbing a towel.

He said it twice, I think with a sweatdrop. The servants exit without a thought and leave Sebastian to whatever he plans on doing. He spots me with a mini glare, "I believe I asked everyone to rest."

I shrug and come up to his side nonchalantly, "I want to help." I declare seriously.

"No." he immediately declines my request.

I let out a whine, "But Sebastian~. Four hands are better than two."

He sighs and gives me his signature smile, "Please, my lady. I can manage by myself."

He grabs my shoulders unexpectedly and begins to push me towards the door. I struggle to move but his grip was quite firm. He pushes me through the doorway, out into the hallway. "I just want to be use-" I get cut off by the door being rudely slammed in my face.

I glare at the door and mentally curse Sebastian while giving the door a good kick for the measure. He really slammed the door in my face, what a prick. Why does no one want me to help?

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Sitting in front of my mirror, I tighten my hair bun with a slight frown. I really didn't want to greet the guest tonight. I believe it was Clause that was coming today; I remember him enough from the past. After finishing up, I make my way to the main staircase and walk down it. The servants all wait at the door including Sebastian. I assume Ciel's outside, waiting for Clause to arrive. I walk towards them with disinterest, I honestly just want to take this dress off. Finnian perks up at my arrival with a flowery smile, "Miss. Rina, you look so pretty!" he compliments.

I blush slightly in embarrassment and scratch my cheek, "Aww, thanks!" I beam happily. I don't know when the last time somebody complimented my appearance. It feels nice to know that I am in someone's eyes. My olive-colored evening gown wasn't particularly fancy but enough to show my acclaimed status. I never cared much for over expensive things.

"Miss. Rina is always beautiful, yes!" Mey-Rin comments.

My blush increases along with the compliments, "H-Hey, what's with all the focus on me?" I ask, wanting to hide from the world.

Bard snickers at my embarrassment and I think my face was beat red. Was it hot in here or is it just me? I clear my throat, trying to calm my heated face down. I find Sebastian's eyes peering down at me in amusement. Ugh, he likes to see me suffer; that only makes me blush more and I want to die on the spot. No matter how much I love the servants, must they compliment me in the open?

I stand by Bard, waiting for the guest and Ciel to come inside. I want to go back into my pajamas like the lazy human being I am. No one was talking and we all wait patiently. The front door suddenly opens ajar and Ciel walks inside with Clause following behind. They were talking about something on the way in; that was until we all interrupt them.

"Welcome, sir Clause." we all greet in sync with a bow.

Clause stands in surprise while surveying the manor's interior, "Oh...this is..." he trails off in thought. "You've made that mansion into something beautiful."

"We've been waiting for you, sir Clause." Sebastian greets with a polite smile.

"Sebastian! It's been a while!" Clause greets. Finnian grabs Clause's jacket from him to hold. Clause plops his hat onto Finnian's head as well with a smile. "It appears that there are more faces in this house, too?"

Sebastian begins to lead him further into the manor and Clause finally spots me as I begin to follow, "Ah! Lady Rina, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance again!" he greets me next and picks my hand up, grasping it gently. "You are more charming since I last saw you!" he compliments while raising my hand to his lips. He kisses my knuckles and I want to run far away. Do I have a sign on my forehead saying, 'It's compliment Rina day?'

I chuckle awkwardly with a sweat drop, "Why, thank you, sir Clause! It is nic-"

Sebastian interrupts me with his signature smile in place and gestures to the door next to us, "Wouldn't you like to talk to my lord? Because I must do the dinner preparations." he suggests. "Please enter the courtyard."

I toss Sebastian a glare, a bit pissed he cut me off. Clause stands a bit confused, wondering why we were going outside. "Courtyard?" he asks, forgetting the rest of my sentence.

I was also bewildered to why we were going outside abruptly. Sebastian puts his hand on the door handle, "This time, it is a counter-balancing entertainment ordered by my lord. We hope it pleases you."

When Sebastian opens the door, I feel awe overcome all my senses. It was a Japanese rock garden! I may as well have stars in my eyes at the sight. It was actually beautiful and for once I remember how amazing Sebastian is, my annoyance disappearing. "Here please relax." Sebastian comments.

"Oh! It's a rock garden straight from Japan!" Clause reacts in awe also. I spot my brother come up at Clause's side.

Sebastian walks ahead of us a couple of steps while gesturing to a table not far, "The tea preparations are completed. Over there, please."

I walk with Clause and Ciel, following the butler to the table. Sebastian helps Clause sit down, "The irises are truly beautiful. The dead tree and the flowers, it's like 'Wabi-sabi.'" Clause states while looking around.

I help my brother into his chair with a small smile and he nods his thanks. I take my own seat in mine which was next to Ciel's. Sebastian serves the guest his tea first, "Pardon my interruption."

He moves to me next and does my own teacup, I nod my thanks to him. "Even green tea. You also seem to have an enthusiasm for the Japanese style." Clause remarks cheerfully.

"I'm unworthy of those kind words." Sebastian replies with a closed eye smile.

I sweat drop slightly, it's not enthusiasm more like borrowed knowledge from Tanaka.

"I also look forward to the meal." Clause informs with a laugh.

I pick up my Japanese style cup and blow at it. I hate when I accidentally burn my tongue on tea. I glance at my brother to find him smiling lightly. I almost choke on my drink at the expression he was showing. I have never seen that look before! The hell is he planning?!

"By the way Clause, about the usual goods," Ciel begins while resting his head on hand.

Clause chuckles lowly and puts his hand inside his jacket, "Yes, I came keeping my promise. Here is the game that you wanted." He sets a box down and I recognize it as a new board game. I stare at it in unimpressively, he was always obsessed with games. I used to like playing them with him, but he wins every single time. I gave up hope in them. The only game I was a pro at was Mario Kart. "It wasn't released yet in Italy. It was difficult to obtain."

Ciel seems appeased he actually got the game, "Hmm, difficult, huh? You emphasized that on the phone."

"Aha, that's true. The prince gave you the 'reward' that corresponds to the attendant, yes?" Clause asks with interest.

I could tell they weren't talking about this specific game. I stay silent since I don't really care, nor do I want to make Ciel mad for interfering his 'talk.' I hate being a part of these conversations. I will rather be in the kitchen with Sebastian and making him pissed off right now.

"It's fine if the 'reward' corresponds with the game. But recently, clearing it hasn't been an interesting ending." Ciel emphasizes while leaning back in his chair, appearing nonchalant about the discussion.

"My my, if it's a game and such that 'kids' can handle, then it will be effortless. At any rate, you're telling me to send the next one soon?"

Is Clause an idiot? He just blatantly mocked my brother in front of his face. "Yes. 'Kids' have a greed for games." Ciel replies with a fiendish smirk, a dark look in his eyes.

I pale slightly at the expression and drink my tea calmly, trying to ignore them. Clause doesn't appear fazed and continues to taunt, "Since you're you, at the age of twelve you were forced into developing the country's best game-maker. Really, that's very ominous."

I help Ciel a lot with this toy and game business actually; I may have used some ideas from the future to create some things for personal gain. Before my brother could reply, Sebastian intercepts the discussion. "Please pardon the interruption." Sebastian wheels in a tray with food. "The evening meal's preparations have been arranged, so please pardon the wait. Today's menu is the head family's chef, Bardroy's, Beef Donburi."

I let out a soft 'pft' when he said it was Bard who made it. Ciel and Clause appear surprised by the main dish. I couldn't care less, as I once had Donburi when I was a child. It was not a bad meal; but with Sebastian's god-tier cooking, I couldn't wait to eat it. Sebastian first sets a dish in front of Clause, "Is this really the evening meal?" he asks in confusion.

"Yes." Sebastian confirms.

Clause begins to complain but Sebastian cuts him off, "Sir Clause, you have no knowledge of this...?" I raise an eyebrow, noticing how sparkles begin to erupt around Sebastian it shocks me for than anything. I have never seen him act this proud of anything in the past two years. "We have the laborers from ancient Japan to thank for Donburi, a feast that serves many purposes. The contributor to society who has finished his task has put his feelings of thanks and gratitude into this food...that is Donburi!" he chants.

We were all wordless about his description of the origin of Donburi. I feel an idiot hair pop out of my head in exasperation. Bring the old Sebastian back! I don't like this version, it's scarier! I cry internally. Sebastian continues his lesson about the food, "The former peasant that yearned for court food. 'Lavish food' is said to be Donburi's inventor. And then I thought that Sir Clause would have grown tired of stuffy food. So that you could simply savor the flavor of the highest quality mean, I devoted myself to this idea."

I want to laugh on how ridiculous that sounded but keep it in to not get chastened later. Clause was at a loss for words still till he laughs loudly, "Ciel! This is the best! You never cease to surprise me!"

Ciel leans his head on his knuckles again, appearing relaxed. "In this industry, I have a lot of colleagues without a sense of humor, but with you, it's a lot of fun," he admits with a little smirk. "That's an honor."

I want to call complete bullshit on this whole conversation. Sebastian grabs two more bowls of Donburi and sets them down in front of my brother and me. Clause tucks a napkin into his collared shirt with a giddy smile, "It is exactly as you say. I've grown tired of Italy's tough food. Thanks for the meal."

I fold a napkin on my lap properly; I don't usually do this unless I'm around others. I reach for my fork and stab the meat. I take a bite and hum happily at the taste. If I didn't work out every day, I would be fat off Sebastian's food already. After a few moments, Sebastian begins to speak again, "May the wine suit your taste. The preparations for this product of Italy have been completed." he offers while gesturing towards Mey-Rin who holds the said wine.

She doesn't move for a hot minute and I sweatdrop. I conclude she is most likely nervous to serve the wine. I couldn't hear what they were saying as they were whispering. But I saw Sebastian whisper in her ear and the maid blushes brightly. I want to facepalm, knowing his action was only going to complicate matters. I watch as Mey-Rin inches forward very slowly, almost robotic. I can feel dread fill my mind, knowing something bad was going to happen.

Clause turns his attention to the flowers, complimenting their appearance once again. I find Mey-Rin pouring the wine but not into the glass cup! Oh my god, Mey-Rin you blind bat, it's not even close to the cup. Sebastian was behind Ciel who was frozen within mid-bite. I stare at the scene playing out in front of me with worry. I turn to look at Ciel and his eyes were showing a bit of concern as well. The wine begins to spill over the table which was covered by a white cloth until Sebastian acts fast about the situation.

All I remember is seeing white fill my vision and feel the wind whip my dangling hair back with its force. It was only for a second until the outside world was in my sights again. The decorations on the table wobble and so does my bowl. I turn to stare at Sebastian with amazement, he looked so cool! Like a badass scene from a movie clip!

"Huh?! Where'd the tablecloth go?!" Clause exclaims in shock at the noise.

I hear Ciel chuckle under his breath, "The cloth got a little dirty, so it was removed. Don't let it worry you."

Sebastian bows apolitically while holding the tablecloth in his arms, "Excuse the big interruption. Please continue to enjoy the meal at your leisure."

I hear the servants compliment Sebastian behind me, and I laugh silently when Bard calls him 'Superman.' Sebastian only sighs in response, "I'm not 'Superman' or anything...it's because I am," he begins with a smirk. "...one hell of a butler."

I smirk also, happy to hear my catchphrase I came up with. I eat the rest of my Donburi happily and listen to my brothers and Clause's conversation. I toss in my own two cents every now and then throughout the dinner's duration. Eventually, a dessert my favorite part of any kind of meal comes out. I ate that so fast because it tasted amazing.

"Sebastian, give me another!" I call out to him while holding out my clean plate.

He sweatdrops and takes it from me, "Yes, my lady."