A/N:

Heyo folks, long time no see!

I finallyyyy got this chapter out for you guys. Again, so sorry for anyone who was waiting. I hope this chapter will be enough from the long wait and sorry if it isn't. There wasn't much to have Rina be included in on this one. Please follow if you enjoyed this chapter if you haven't already. Your guy's comments are what keep me going honestly lol.

Anyway, enjoy this chapter y'all! 3

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Short Recap:

Rina is currently sick, but she is slowly getting over the cold. Sebastian was miffed with her due to her stubbornness. Agni was treating Rina very nicely, by cooking her a meal to help her feel better. Sebastian was jealous a good bit. Rina and Ciel still had a tiff with each other. Mostly Rina trying to make Ciel be more respectful to her. Soma and Agni are still looking for Mina. Agni and Sebastian duel during the fencing round, ending in a tie. At the end of the chapter, Rina and Sebastian make up.

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The duration of the night was spent with me sniffling and attempting to breathe. Basically, I got shitty sleep. I woke up very early because I couldn't take it anymore. Forcing myself out of bed was no easy feat. Here I sit in the office with Lau and Ciel. Sipping the tea Sebastian handed out, I think about the incident that took place over the night. Another attack happened and apparently Soma and Agni were missing most of the night.

Lau scans the newspaper with a hum, "Meh, to be honest, those two have been ultra-suspicious from the get-go."

"Well, I mean, it makes some sense though, does it not?" I ask rhetorically.

Sebastian hands my brother a letter which he begins to open with a knife, "That is true though. I just can't see why those two would cause trouble." he mentions and opens the letter with a sigh; he sets it on the coffee table in front of him with disinterest. "A grudge against the colonial rule? It just doesn't seem likely. Even if they do have a problem with the Anglo Indians returning to England, attacking them in such a fashion is just too risky. Besides most of all, if they are criminals why would they come and stay with me of all people? They are not really all that 'suspicious' at all, right?"

"Well then, it would be pretty neat if it was nighttime soon, don't ya think?" Lau points out.

Letting out my own sigh, I lean back into the chair, "All the excitement for the night, huh?" I ponder out loud.

I decide to dismiss myself with a small yawn. The night really took its toll on me. Too bad I was already dressed for the day; a nap would be nice. Corsets are very uncomfortable to sleep in. Doesn't matter if you are used to them or not. Before I could walk by the library, I end up finding myself going inside. Perhaps a book will help the time pass. Most of the books in here are things I've collected or for my brother's studies. He learns the simplest things but calls it difficult. I wish my school studies were as easy as his.

I skim past some shelves; the place wasn't too big. Just a small house library. I find a history book in the early 1800s. A history buff might not too bad. Grabbing the said book, I travel over to the comfy couch that sits in front of a large window. Sitting down, I curl my legs inward and lean back against the armrest. Opening the book, I begin to read out of pure boredom and a hint of interest.

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Whatever it was, it woke me up from my nap on the couch. The instant I felt it, I woke up in a rush and threw what was in my hand at it. My book zooms across the room as Sebastian dodges it with an amused expression. I cough a little from being startled from my slumber and hold my chest as my heart races a mile a minute.

"You! Don't you know it's rude to scare people?!" I shout at him, feeling exasperated.

He picks up the book from the ground and dusts it off, "I am surprised you acknowledged my presence in such a state."

"I didn't know it was you, or else I would have stayed asleep."

He chuckles lowly as he walks over to the shelves to put the book back in its proper place. I toss aside glance over my shoulder to find the sun beginning to set. How long was I out for? Damn, I must have been pretty tired. On cue, I let out a small yawn and cover my mouth in response. I raise my arms up and stretch them with a drawn-out sigh. The couch is not the most comfortable; it's stiff since no one really uses it.

He comes back as I scratch the back of my head, further messing up my hair probably. "I do not think a book will defend you much if it were a stranger." he quips.

I roll my eyes, "No, but it would surprise them." I snicker to myself, imagining the scene. "Anyways, how long were you there for?"

"A few minutes or so."

I raise an eyebrow from that, "...watching me sleep?"

His lips curl upward a little as amusement glints in his eyes, "I found the drool coming out of your mouth quite humorous."

My eyes widen in embarrassment and reach to wipe my mouth automatically, "Eh?!"

He snickers to himself and starts to head toward the door, "The young master said to inform you that we will be leaving whenever the two take off."

I glare at his back and stand as well, "I see, is dinner almost ready?"

He takes out his pocket watch as we exit the library, "Yes. In twenty minutes or so."

I nod as I follow him down the hallway, "Sounds good to me."

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The dinner didn't take long and of course, it tasted amazing as usual. Night has descended and all of us were waiting in the study. I ended up reading another book, but one not as informational. The ruffling of clothing caught my ear; I peer up from my fantasy world with the hot guy in the book. I find Soma has risen from his chair.

"We'll be off then! Get some sleep midget Ciel!" Soma calls out with a wave. Agni opens the door and they were soon leaving the manor.

All of us make eye contact with one another and nod. It was time to move. Sebastian left to fetch us some coats since it was still cold outside. My brother stands from his desk to come to my side and wait. I sniffle from my stuffy nose, feeling slightly irritated still because of his recent behavior.

"You shouldn't come with." Ciel states with a stern look.

Letting out a sigh, I cross my arms defensively, "I can do what I want."

"You just had the fever not but yesterday!"

I glare at the door, hoping Sebastian could be quicker. "I can take care of myself."

His face turns into a scowl, "Have it your way, but if you get worse, don't come to me crying."

"You know what? I've had it up to here-" I start to voice, anger backing me up.

"Young master, my lady, I have arrived with the coats." Sebastian cuts through before an argument could start.

I walk forward with a slight stomp and grab my coat of out his hands. I toss a glare behind me at my brother and continue out of the room with my nose up in the area. Ugh, I am so tired of his attitude, his thought process, and at this point everything about him! I shrug on my coat with multiple huffs flowing past my lips. I come to the front door and wait for Ciel and Lau to arrive. Slipping on some gloves I find in my pockets along with a winter hat, I feel thoroughly warm now.

I hear them approach, but I refuse to acknowledge my brother's presence. I am done with him for the day.

"I shall fetch the carriage." Sebastian announces and walks past me, opening the front door as he goes.

Eventually, Sebastian comes up with the carriage like said and we all enter it. The drive to London was most boring. I made sure to sit next to Lau and Ciel noticed my body language. He kept glaring at me for most of the ride. Serves him right, suck it up twat. I almost fell asleep by accident but luckily, we arrived in time before that happened.

Sebastian helps us out of the carriage, and we set out to find the Indian butler and prince combo. Finding them wasn't too hard, we basically stalked the two whilst hiding behind corners. They were going into stores and walking appearing to have no success. Asking everyone on the streets and no answers were positive it would seem from the distance.

Peeping around one corner, my breath fogs up in front of me. Lau's head was below mine as we lead to the side, "Eh, it really does seem like they are just looking for that person..." Lau observes the obvious.

"In this country, the best place to look for news of that person would be in a club or pub. It really seems like they aren't up to something." Ciel states as we all stand normally from our hunched positions.

I yawn sleepily, not usually up this late; not since middle school on the weekends. My yawn makes me cough lightly, stupid cold air. "...There's a lot of people in London though. It might take them a good bit to even find her." I point out and rub my arms to warm myself up.

"It is now one a.m. I predict they will return home soon. We should go also." Sebastian mentions while closing the pocket watch he took out.

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Back inside the manor, we all had to wait to see if anything would happen. It was so late in the morning, that I kept dozing off on the chair. I would tell my brother to go to bed, but this is for a case and we had to make sure Agni or Soma were the bad guys here. I shuffle my position and rest my head on my arm. Cracking my droopy eyes open, I find my brother also dozing off. He looked clearly out of it. I need to wake up before I really fall asleep here.

I get out of the chair with a stretch that did nothing to help the sleepiness. I don't trust Lau either as he leisurely relaxes in his own chair, appearing bored. It's times like this when I wish the radio was invented or something! A silent room doesn't help anyone. Walking over to Ciel's desk, I look at the window behind him. It was open and snow was falling. Going behind him, I search outside and shiver when the cold wind hits me. No wonder Ciel was still awake somewhat. The cold was keeping him attentive.

I fix my wild hair which was tussled a little with a sigh. Hopefully, no one leaves and we can go back to bed. I lean against the wall while watching the snowfall elegantly. I want Spring to come fast, tired of the cold shitty weather in Great Britain. It only makes travel harder also. Resting my head against the windowsill, I try to keep my mind occupied somewhat. I briefly wonder if Sebastian is cold. Can demons even get cold?

Sebastian abruptly appears upside-down outside the window and I jump back in surprise. I suck in a shout and he smirks at this.

"Young master, he is making a move." Sebastian informs.

That catches my brother's attention, but he was still in a sleepy state. "Good, so-" he starts but the door to the study opens and Soma walks in, effectively cutting him off.

"Wait! You...let me come also." Soma asks while walking into the room. "I have been aware for some time that Agni goes out while I'm asleep. I want to know what he is up to."

"If you know he was up to something, why wait till now to find out what it is?" I ask while folding my arms across my chest.

He looks down, almost regrettably, "I didn't think it was serious, but my curiosity has been overflowing the more often it happens."

I sigh tiredly and stroll over to the door, "Well, it looks like we're going out boys. Sebastian prepare the carriage please."

He bows in response, "Yes, my lady."

Sebastian was swift as ever and our departure did not take long. The ride consisted of silence, mostly containing the theme of exhaustion. We followed Agni and soon arrived in London. He ended up leading us to a nice home in town. However, a wall separates us from the home, and we couldn't enter via entrance as there was security standing in front of the gates, unfortunately.

"So, he went inside this building?" Lau asks.

"This looks like..." Ciel ponders out loud.

I put a finger to my chin in thought, not recognizing the home. "It looks like a noble's home. That's for sure."

"Right. Maybe we can finally see what's going on." Ciel states as his breath fogs in front of him.

"What's that supposed to mean? Who lives here?" Soma asks, appearing to fret over the situation.

"Settle down prince, no need ta' panic." Lau replies calmly. "If you go in you shall see the horrible truth, you and I...eh?"

Ciel, Sebastian, and I stare at Lau in exasperation. "In saying that you mean you have no idea what's going on either." Ciel calls him out.

"Idiot, just say you don't know!" I berate Lau in irritation.

Lau chuckles humorlessly, "Yup! And what is the fun in that anyway?!"

I pinch the bridge of my nose and wonder why I put up with different kinds of idiocy every day.

Sebastian diverts my thoughts away as he begins to explain the place before us. "This place is the home of Harold West Jebb. He is involved in the import of various goods."

"I've only met him once while off duty. He is rather creepy not to mention his criminal record." Ciel chimes in.

"I don't recognize this person well." I input, not that it matters much. The name doesn't ring any bells for me.

"Imported goods, eh? Then I and he are in the same business." Lau acknowledges.

I give him a deadpan look, "Yeah real similar in the occupation skills."

He smirks and puts an arm around my shoulder, "Lady Rina, you're always so cold to me!"

I feel myself choke on air when he touches me and I send him a quick glare, "Get off me, you fool!"

He laughs and pokes my cheek, "So harsh.~"

I sigh through my nose and put my hand on his, grabbing one of his fingers. I lift it up and pull it back while lowering his arm from my body. His small cries of pain brought an internal sadistic grin in my mind.

"Anyways, why would Agni visit this specific person?" I ask, trying to get back on topic.

"He mostly imports Indian spices and teas. He runs a general store named 'Harold Trading'. He also run's 'Harold's Hindustani Coffeehouse'. Mina's name appeared on some of Lord West's papers. According to what I read business mostly took place in the Bengal area. The hanging incident may have hurt the business; however, it seems such damage was avoided due to Lord West being absent while the incidents took place." Sebastian thoroughly explains briefly.

I raise an eyebrow to the last sentence, "Sounds clearly suspicious."

My brother nods in agreement and turns his focus to the wall keeping us out, "I guess we better go in then..."

Sebastian bows slightly, "If it's your wish."

Before I knew it, my brother was in Sebastian's arms. He jumps high and over the wall with my panicked brother, leaving the three of us behind. I glare at the wall since I did not feel like scaling the thing. Lau and Soma approach it next. Lau had an easier time getting up it while Soma struggles greatly. I sigh tiredly, not wanting to exercise. I take a couple of steps back and sprint towards the wall. I basically run up it and grab the back of Soma's coat while doing so. I lift him with me, a grunt passing my lips and I bring him over the wall with me.

I toss him down on the other side while midair. He flounders around until he hits the ground with a shrill noise of pain. I snort at the scene and land on the other side gracefully, my ankles vibrate on impact though; a whimper of pain comes from me and I crouch down next to the prone Soma. I hold them as tears well up in the corner of my eyes. This horrible feeling was comparable to stubbing your toe or getting a leg cramp.

"That was rude ya' know?!" Soma shouts next to me with tearful eyes.

I scowl at him in response, "Why are you complaining?! Humans aren't exactly light in weight!"

"You didn't have to throw me at the ground though!" he rebukes with a sniffle.

A tick mark twitches at my temple, "I tossed you, I did not throw you."

"You manhandling woman! I could've been seriously hurt, you brute!"

"Wha-!" I start to protest but Sebastian comes behind us, whacking the back of our heads with his hands.

"You two, quiet down." Sebastian orders with a small glare.

I rub where he hit with a pout as does Soma, "Whatever." I mumble and stand up.

Soma does the same and Lau lands behind us with that grin of his. I sigh and release a small cough. It was super cold out right now. The sound of growling startles us and I look over to find a couple of scary-looking dogs walking toward us. I come to Sebastian's side, wondering how we were going to deal the mangy beasts. One dog turns to look at me and jumps to attack. I freeze in my spot, not sure how defend myself against a territorial dog.

"Rina!" Ciel calls out in concern as it comes closer to me.

However, I feel a dark presence loom around me suddenly. The dog begins to cower while staring at Sebastian. My gaze wanders over to him to see his demon eyes alit. The other dogs follow, not liking the negative feeling coming from Sebastian. I felt oddly comforted by it, but also a bit fearful as I am not completely used to it. It was like someone putting an ice cube in your shirt and it slides down your back.

"Huh? The dogs are backing off?" Soma asks in confusion.

"Hmm. Such cowardly dogs Lord West has raised." Sebastian comments further with a slight smirk.

I grab Sebastian's sleeve with a tug and toss him a smile, "Thanks for the save."

He bows his head simply, "You are most welcome, my lady."

"Yo Earl!~" Lau calls out from somewhere nearby. Behind Lau were two guards, passed out on the ground as he twirls the keys, he took from them.

"Bloody hell, Lau! Did you kill them?!" I shriek and stride over to him in a panic.

He laughs as the keys jingle in sync, "Don't worry, little lady. I simply put them to sleep."

I sweatdrop as I stare at their lifeless bodies, "I forget how dangerous you are sometimes."

Lau grin stretches and Ciel sighs behind me, sniffling from the cold, "Let's get a move on then."

Sebastian leads us toward the door, and we all walk in one by one. The house wasn't much, but it was most definitely an aristocrat's home.

"There's no one here?" Lau questions in confusion.

I could hear the sound of two voices coming from upstairs, "No, there are two people upstairs." I point out.

Sebastian's gaze flickers to me curiously and I raise an eyebrow in response. He stops and starts to walk towards the staircase. "Let's go." he instructs us.

We all quietly go up the stairs and into the hallway. Following Sebastian to a cracked door, I behind him and stare into the crack. I could hear two male voices, and one of them was Agni. I was sort of pressed up Sebastian, I had to calm my heart before he noticed. Why it was beating hard in the first place remains a mystery to me. I'm not sure I want to find out either. Not to mention, he was very distracting, his scent is very..er..alluring. AH! Stop me! That sounded so creepy! I think with a slight blush.

"You did a good job!" I hear a man exclaim suddenly from inside the room. "Why give me that expressionless face? Take a cigar and loosen up a bit okay?"

I inhale sharply when I find Agni sitting on the sofa. He didn't appear to be happy or rather anything at the moment. I didn't recognize the man, unfortunately; it appears I may not be able to help much in this case. West seems very conceited though, I'll give him that much. He was an aristocrat that was for sure, especially with those snakeskin shoes.

"These are grade A Havana cigars. I got these babies from James Fox; he has a royal warrant." the man informs whilst holding one. I make a disgusted face at the sight of it. Smoking is a dirty habit. The man turns head on to look at Agni and proceeds to grab Agni's hand, "Everything is going to plan. In one week, it will all be decided. Only with this 'right hand of God' will I realize my dream."

I feel Lau move behind me and something graze my bottom. My eyes widen and I turn so quickly to glare at him. He smirks slyly and I raise my hands to strangle his skinny neck. "Die." I mutter so low, my threat seeping into every letter.

He chuckles silently and someone's arm wraps around my waist. Sebastian pulls me down, next to his side with a glare at me and one more intensely at Lau before returning his attention back to the room. I fume internally, wanting to hack Lau to pieces. However, we had to be quiet as possible and by how tight Sebastian's grip on me was; I wasn't speaking anytime soon nor going.

I wasn't paying attention to the conversation in the room due to being slightly distracted by the handsome demon next to me. Soma suddenly races by us and opens the door all the way. Sebastian pulls my brother and me back to not be seen.

"You said, Mina?!" Soma shouts in disbelief.

I hear some gasps and I tense up with panic. This idiot prince!

"You fool!" Ciel whisper shouts, however, Sebastian stops him by placing a hand over Ciel's mouth.

I squirm in Sebastian's grip, but I don't speak since I don't want a hand on my mouth either. "Ssh...he would recognize our faces. Let's just wait for now." Sebastian suggests calmly and lowly.

We all listen as Agni and Soma talk, well more like Soma shout. Eventually, Soma orders Agni to defeat the other man in the room. No move was made though which confuses us.

"Agni, what are you waiting for?!" Soma asks.

"Agni. Throw out this fussy prince." West orders with a cheeky grin.

"Huh?!" Soma voices, appalled. "Can't you hear me?!" he asks Agni with a desperate tone.

Uh oh, I think with a sweatdrop. It would appear Agni is longer on our side.

"This doesn't look good, guys." I comment lowly.

Sebastian frowns slightly as he sits up, "They are starting to argue."

"Well, back to what we were talking about before..it seems Lord West is involved. It also seems that this has something do with the black market." Ciel contributes in thought.

"So then, this is the Earl's jurisdiction since the black market is involved." Lau voices.

"Indeed," Ciel replies. "Reporting this to the Yard could be problematic. Perhaps we should just go home now..."

My mood perks up at the thought, "I like that idea." I comment.

His lips quirk slightly in response until he frowns again, "That would be nice, but I have another idea. I want to watch West a while longer. This time I will save that foolish prince."

"But won't he recognize us, well-erm you the most." I point out to him.

"Yep-" Ciel starts but gets cut off.

Sebastian already had a sly smirk printed across his face, "Leave it to me. I have a good idea."

I raise an eyebrow in curiosity, "You and good? Those don't mix well."

"You will just have to watch and learn, my lady."

Now I was dying with curiosity. What could the butler be up to? I could hear shouting being more prominent and I peek inside the room. Agni and Soma were starting to get heated and emotional. Before I know it, Agni detains Soma in a vice grip and my eyes widen in shock. This is very unlikely of Agni! To even harm the prince or touch him in that way. Agni's face darkens considerably as he raises his arm to attack Soma. I couldn't believe my eyes! If anything, it appeared like Agni was going to slap him. Hard.

However, a streak of black catches my eye as it zooms past me, making my hair fly, as runs into the room. The strike is blocked by Sebastian's black butler form that materializes there almost. His tailcoat was flapping behind him. Damn, he really got that nice arch. Leave it to a demon to look attractive. It's not even that hard apparently. What a showoff.

Everyone is silent with confusion and surprise until Sebastian lifts his head up. I suck in a laugh immediately, what the actual hell was on his head?! HAHAHA. I begin to shake from contained laughter and Ciel gives a sweatdrop.

"I-It's so funny." I wheeze quietly as tears gather in my eyes.

"Shut up." Ciel whispers back.

"Who the heck is that?!" West yells.

Sebastian turns to look at West and bows with his hand across his chest. "I am a deer sent to collect the prince."

"Using a stuffed deer, good one butler." Lau smirks while looking up at the wall where the deer head once sat. "How is that good?"

"To hide his face, despite how dumb it looks." I laugh out, trying to calm down.

The yelling grows louder in the room and I peek back inside.

"This is probably one of the prince's spies, Agni!" West shouts while backing up next to Agni.

"No, I am just a deer to the core." Sebastian says with a muffled voice.

I snort under my breath, finding the statement hilarious.

"Destroy him!" West orders Agni.

Agni looks between West and the deer in a panic, "Destroy him?! I can't-"

"Shut up! Do you want me to take back my promise! I order you to do this!" West commands, his voice full of hurry. "Do it now!"

Agni seems to lose the battle in himself as he starts to tremble in, I don't know with what. "I...I-" he starts to mutter. I spot drops of blood drip onto the floor below him and find him with a bleeding clenched fist. I watch in worry as he suddenly collapses onto the ground, bowing his head. Oh Agni, look at what you're doing to yourself. It is easy to tell he needs help, or rather the support of some kind. A reassurance. "My God...I only to serve him. This right hand I use only for his sake, I've to choose to this sin of betrayal..."

I almost tear up watching this, my heart goes out for Agni, truly.

"Agni, no..." Soma mutters.

"Please forgive me..." Agni grounds out while grabbing the bandages around his right arm. He starts to tear them off. He lets out a scream and I find myself in awe and in horror. His eyes are bleeding...bleeding tears of blood. I've never seen anything like it. This world continues to amaze me. Agni stands up abruptly with a tense right hand, no longer seeing what he needs to. He immediately makes a strike for Sebastian who stood in front of Soma.

Sebastian moves Soma and himself away from the pervasive Agni. His eyes were still bleeding, and he appeared angry. He made the wall cave in from his punch that Sebastian dodged and broke a chest. I couldn't believe my eyes, this guy is human, right? I felt like I was watching a movie or something. I always feel like I am in a fictional world, but that would be more impossible. Alternative universe rings better in my ears.

"Not the chest I got at general trading!" West cries.

Agni doesn't care about the comment, he keeps trying to hit Sebastian at all cost. He kept dodging of course, making Agni punch another wall or item. The more Agni destroys, the more West cries his loss of the valuable object. I would have found it funny if the situation was better.

Lau moves around me abruptly and I find him picking up my brother who gasps in protest.

"Lau! Put him down!" I whisper shout over the commotion of the room.

He smiles, "My little lady, I suggest you follow me. It seems things are getting a bit wild, we should leave."

"Give my brother to me, I don't want your perverted hands on him."

Ciel gains a tick mark, "Let's just get out of here."

Lau begins to dash back down the hallway and my brother shouts, "Wait! A commotion this big is going to attract attention! You need to bring him out also!"

I'm assuming the order was for Sebastian and I start to run after Lau. He was pretty quick on his feet. We all ran back into the yard and jumped over the wall again. Finding ourselves at the carriage, we all climb abroad. It was silent between everyone, our thoughts consuming us. I feel like I think too much, but sometimes I forget I live with a demon. Not to mention, in a world where I presume God exists. Not that I know if he exists in my original world either.

I sigh silently to myself, too much is going on tonight.

We arrive back at the manor and we all gather in something equivalent to a living room. I could tell my brother is still pondering over everything that happened. Soma appears depressed and Lau the same as usual. We were all waiting on tea which Sebastian is preparing. It didn't take long for him to bring in the beverage and hands us all a cup.

I wasn't thirsty particularly though, so I set it on the coffee table in front of us. "So...are we going to talk about how Agni demolished a whole room? It was like he had superpowers." I mention.

"It was incredible, he was beyond human." Ciel adds on.

"It's called Samadhi. Anyone with it has that power." Soma informs with an impassive look.

I tilt my head in wonder, "Samadhi?" I ask.

"It's to do with their religion. It's like entering a type of trance, isn't it?" Sebastian questions out loud. "Humans are strange creatures. Their blind belief that they call strong faith can call out enormous strength from within. The Vikings of the past called upon Oden. The Holy knights and the crusaders fought in the name of Yahweh." he explains with a dark look. "For Agni also...his belief in his one true God Soma allows him to use such a power. Something we could never obtain, bred from love and belief. The power of 'faith'." he finishes with a smile and a hand to his chest.

He looks at my brother with a smirk and Ciel doesn't seem to care. I frown to myself, only reminded of my brothers' predicament. I would swap places with him in a heartbeat. I doubt that is allowed though, that would be breaking the 'contract'.

"Such deep emotions, the will to attach to someone like that..." I mutter to myself. It just shows how much Agni is willing to sacrifice to appease Soma; even if that means to backstab.

Soma sits up next to me, his head bowed low. "Then tell me why...did he betray me?" he asks. The tea sitting on the table is wiped away in a flash as Soma tosses it in anger. Being next to him makes some of the tea splatters on me. Since it was fresh, I let out a whine in pain some of it burns my skin where it seeps in through my dress. It got in my hair too a little.

"How did he leave me behind so easily?!" Soma cries.

I slowly become pissed off from the tea and his childish out lashes.

"You..." Ciel starts.

"Why?!" Soma interrupts. "Why is it that everyone around me vanishes?!" he shouts. "Why...why..."

He is breathing heavily and stands quickly, only to run out of the room. Sebastian walks over to me with a hand towel.

"My lady, are you alright?" he asks.

I take the towel from him in irritation, "Somewhat."

I start to dab the spots where the tea slowly stains my dress. I didn't see a piece of china that landed on my dress and accidentally cut my finger. "Ow!" I cry in pain. I put my finger in my mouth and wait for the bleeding to stop.

Sebastian's eyes linger on my hand until he focuses on the tea set on the floor. "The Haviland tea set that I went into the trouble of picking out for the young master..." he mutters in disappointment. "I guess I should teach him some manners."

I decide to get up, now in a need to change into new clothes. "I'll follow you up."

Sebastian nods and I turn to my brother before I leave, "Behave." I tell him with a pointed look.

He scowls, "What's that supposed to mean?"

"Figure it out."

I leave the room with a sigh, the cut on my finger throbbing annoyingly. Sebastian is a bit ahead of me, so I decide to jog up to his side.

"What are you going to do?" I ask him.

He smirks, "As I said earlier."

"Basically, criticize him then?"

"It will be a lesson."

"I want to guess it is a lesson about life."

"Something like that."

I shake my head, "Knowing you, it will be harsh."

"What you humans consider harsh, makes me wonder about your intelligence."

I gap at him, "Hey, our brains work differently from yours. Mister, I can see in the dark because that is how I was built."

His gaze flickers down to me, his eyes glimmering with amusement. "It must be hard to live as such a pathetic species."

I smack his arm hard for that one, "Woah-okay. Sorry for being so uncool like you! It must be fun to make fun of what you eat, huh."

"You humans do it too, that is hypocritical of you."

"I-…" I scowl at the ground. "Touche. However! My food doesn't understand what I'm saying!"

He stops suddenly and I stop after a couple of steps in confusion. He did not look particularly happy, but when was he ever? "What?" I ask.

"I don't understand."

"Wow, that's a first."

He frowns next and steps closer to me, his demon eyes flickering to life. "You confuse me to a point of no understanding at moments. Like this for instance."

I stare into his eyes, being lost in the unique color. "A conversation confuses you?"

"More like the context of it. You should at least show an ounce of fear, no matter how comfortable you may be around me."

My eyes widen in surprise, as he is pointing out something obvious. I should be at least a little scared. Though I cannot find an inch of fear. I gulp, unsure of why. Why I am like this? Does it have to do with me being open? Open to all possibilities? I am more scared of being lost forever. Lost and alone in a world that isn't even mine. A demon is pretty frightening, I am no idiot. That isn't my only fear, I fear to lose the rest of this family I built in this world. I'm even scared of losing Sebastian. One day, I could disappear from this world, just like my other one.

I didn't notice I was trembling from my thoughts and emotions. My hands were clammy too. "You're desires and nature are not the thing that frightens me. I have more pressing concerns to deal with."

His eyes widen, returning to their human state. "What in the world could be more fearful than a demon?"

"...life? My life? My brothers? I don't know how long I will be here."

His eyebrows dip in confusion as he grabs my arm as if the action would help him understand better. "Please explain."

I bow my head sadly and I try to take my arm away from him; but he tightens his grip, almost painfully. "I can't."

"All you humans keep secrets. I have an easy time knowing what kind. Dark and foolish ones. However, all I get is emotional feedback from you, just a hint, never a taste."

"You should leave me be, Sebastian. I am not worth the energy to even understand."

He pulls me into him and my body crashes into his. I gasp softly in shock, not expecting him to do this. He grabs my chin aggressively; his demon eyes are back and very close to my own face. Something grasps my heart, but I don't know what. Shivers run up and down my back in a manner I do not fathom reasoning. I like the feeling...but that is what concerns me.

"Let...let me go." I mutter pathetically.

"I want to know, what it is about you that entrances me so much."

I freeze, not sure how to take that. Can he tell that I'm different? I mean, it would make sense from all his comments and glances. Why he didn't exactly like me at first. This is dangerous, I need to getaway.

"Can I have a taste? Just a sip." he mutters darkly.

I notice how sharp his teeth are and I pale a little. I could hear my heartbeat in my ears. His gaze was devouring me, I could tell he was hungry. Is this what Sebastian hides? His predatory behavior, to this extent. My cheeks flush under such an intense look, I can't even describe what I am feeling. I think I'm scared, but also excited. WHY AM I EXCITED?! I scream in my head.

"W-Why...are you asking if you can?" I question breathily.

I think he was shocked by my question before his face is back to a blank look. He tosses me to the side, into the wall. I let out a cry in pain and rub my back from the movement. When I look up again, he's gone.

…did I just dream that? Maybe I should really get some sleep. I rub my back slowly as I walk towards my bedroom. I've never seen Sebastian like that before. Did I want to see more? It's another side to him. A side I wasn't sure about. I don't trust myself around him I note. I'm crazy enough to even want to believe a demon. I sigh loudly and scratch my head, my brain filled to the brim with pent up frustration and curiosity. It was time to finally sleep.