Hello Reader! I'm back! Ok, so if you're like me who keeps up with the manga then you've probably know about the latest Vol. I'm not going to spoil but I will say, I was NOT expecting that!

Now, I really try and stick to the story as best I could, when it comes to fanfiction, I find that if you're writing along with any sires, even if you change things, you still want to be accurate. I'm not saying its for everyone, But it's my type of writing, usually.

So with the latest Vol, I'm just going to continue on what I did and see how far I want to go with this.

All I can say is I hope you all will stick around to see what happens to Alice, in this world of madness~ (Sorry on that one, I couldn't help it ;) )

Just a quick note: this chapter takes place in the manga on Chapter 5 "That Butler, The Greatest Evil". It was not in the anime, I will be doing some chapters from the manga, that never made it in the animated sires.

Hope you enjoy!

~~WONDERLAND~~

It was overcast in the morning, as it always was. And with no sunlight, the forest around the house slowly wither and died. But I didn't mind, I enjoy gray clouds. Five uneven tables were set out in the garden, along with different chairs, and mix-match cloths on either one. Many colored tea pots and cups spread around with an arrangement of cakes, cookies, and scones. The smell of hot tea everywhere, freshly grounded earl gray, my favorite...his favorite... I frowned, here I was, enjoying a wonderful tea party with my best friends, and I couldn't enjoy myself.

"Now Alice, what's that look for?" A person asked down the end of the long table, in a voice that sounded quite mad. Looking up from my cup, I face my three friends: the Mad Hatter, the March Hair, and the Dormouse.

However, instead of the more familiar looks they have in the book, my friends looked very different, and that's what I wanted. For this was my wonderland.

The Mad Hatter was much taller then me, with pale skin, his hair was long and gray that covered over his eyes, with a scar going down the side of his face. His dressed clothes were not colorful, rather a black tuxedo, with gray-blue stripes on the inside. His waistcoat was plum color, and black and white pants. And of course, he wouldn't be mad as a hatter, without a black top hat with a hatband reading "In this style 10/6" and a ragged plum bow.

He grinned at me, wondering why I was letting my tea go cold. "Your mind looks like it's somewhere else. If you are not careful, it could run off on you!" He giggled like a lunatic.

"And would you please stop frowning," snapped the March Hare. I decided that I would make my Hare a human man rather then an abnormally large rodent. Like the Hatter he was tall, but he liked to look neat and tidy. Brown hair, combed to the side, with long brown rabbit ears, flopped down on sides of his head. His tuxedo was also brown, along with his waistcoat, but he oddly wore a big green tie just for a bit of color. But was stood out the most with his abnormally large shoes, to cover his hare feet. "It is rude for a lady to be miserable at her own tea party." He readjusted his glasses, frowning at me.

"Now, don't snap at her," yawned the Dormouse. He too was human, minus the large mouse ears on his head, and mouse tail. The top of his hair was blonde, while the back of his head was dark brown. He too wore glasses, and a red waistcoat over his white dress shirt and brown pants. Resting his head on his palm, he smiled in his sleep. "she's just worrying about her cousin."

"Ah, yes! Today marks the second anniversary of his finding!" Hatter smiled, while cutting everyone a slice of cake.

"Yes." I hung my head down again. Two years, has it really only been that long? And why was I not celebrating? I should be happy, he was found alive. But...ever since that day, when I got to see him...he's been different, like another person. He refuses to tell me anything that happened to him, he's become hesitant over family. He doesn't trust others, and is always on alert. Now that I think about it, he never smiles anymore. And that man, the one in black. He never leaves his side, like a tall shadow. I've seen him work, everything he does is perfect, almost too perfect. Sometimes in-human.

Hatter placed down a piece of cake for me, strawberry and vanilla, my favorite. I then felt his hands on my shoulders, as he leaded down to whisper in my ear. "Now here's a question for you Alice. Are you concerned for you cousin, or...is it because you're curious of that rabbit?~" My shoulders tested up, and I could see the others were interested in my answer as well.

Now that I think about it, that butler always seems to pop out of now where, whenever I least expect it. And when he's not busy with his duty's, he always seems to be where I am. At first, I thought nothing of it, for I am almost always with Ciel. But then, why would he always glance at my derision. I felt chills go up my spine, just thinking about those crimson eyes.

The March Hare cleared his throat, "Must we talk about such a repulsive low-life? I don't want to spoil my appetite." His ears twitch.

It was one of his pet-peeves; never talk about the black rabbit in front of him. Though respect his opinion, seeing my friend get so worked up is quite amusing. I smiled and let out a small giggle.

Hatter noticed my mood change and smiled, letting go of my shoulders. "Ah there, a smile now appears on our dear Alice's face!" Jumping on the tables he danced around while singing a tune he came up with. Kicking cups and sweats around, before sitting back down in his chair. "Now then," raising his cup or tea, "a toast! To dear Ciel Phantomhive!" everyone lifted their cups, "May he hopefully stay in one piece!"

I let out a laugh, like that was ever going to happen. Just then, there was a loud ringing of a bell, echoing all around. I sighed, standing up, "Well, I must be off. Thank you for the tea and cake." I curtsied goodbye, turning to leave through the gate.

"Oh Alice!" The Hatter called me, I turn one last time. He grinned and asked me, "why is a raven like a writing desk?"

I smirked back at my friend. "Come now, that one is simply too easy." I opened the gate, and everything went white.

~~REALITY~~

"Alice! Alice! ALICE!" The private teacher shouted in her ear, while ringing a hand bell. The young women shook, rudely wakened from her sleep. "Would you kindly pay attention to your history lesson!" She barked.

Poor Alice, her vision was blurry, and sounds of ringing wouldn't kept going in her ears. Shaking her head, she focused on the older women in front of her. "Y-Yes, I was listening," picking up her book from her lap. "...Where were we again?" She sheepishly smiled.

The teacher growled under her breath. "FOCUS!"

"I'm try to!"

"Now what is all the yelling for?!" The two women turned to see the lady of the house hold. Wearing nothing but red, and her butler behind her.

"Madam Dalles!" The teacher bowed her head, in respect.

"Mother, you're home so soon!" Alice blinked, Usually her mother was much busier during the week.

"Well, I found myself bored and had to come home to see my baby." Madam Red cooed, coming over to hugging her daughter. Alice blushed from embarrassment. "And I thought I'd save you." She smiled down at her, "I've arrange the carriage to take you to the Phantomhive manor."

"Wait, really?" Alice was surprised that her mother would skip work, and come home, just to get her out from classes to see her cousin."

"Your things has been packed, you should leave right now."

"M-My thing?! Am I staying for a few days?!" Alice stood up, dropping the book. "Does Ciel know this?"

"Of course not!" Madam Red smiled. Grabbing her daughter's hand, she pushed her out of the library. "You may go home for the the day Martha." She told the teacher.

The carriage ride to the manor wasn't very long, at least to me. For I was too busy writing a novel. Since for my love of ready of fiction, and how my minds seems to wonder to wonderless lands, I thought it wouldn't be so bad to write a novel of my own.

As we approached the property, I saw the ruins of the former Phantomhive manor. A once great stone palace, now lied in rubble. The horrific event that my mother and I witnessed still shook me, as if someone painted a picture in my mind, and it will never be forgotten.

The carriage stopped in front of the new manor. It was an exact replica of the original. It was perfectly reproduced, down to the finest cracks in the pillars. The door opened, by the one person I didn't want to encounter first. The Black Rabbit; Sebastian Michaelis.

The butler in black smiled, offering his hand to the young women, to help her out. "Welcome, Lady Alice."

Alice was hesitated to take his hand, still not quite comfortable being near him. She grabbed the handle of the door, and stepped out herself. As she walked up the stair to the front door, she felt Sebastian's gazed follow her every move. Trying to ignore it, as he opened the door for her. "Your room has been set up for your stay here." He told her.

"My room?" the brunette turned back looking up at him, "I thought Ciel didn't know I was coming?"

"You mother called in advance." The butler carried her bags as he guided her to her own privet room. Usually when family comes to visit, a manor always has private rooms just for them. Even leaving some of their belongings.

"Where is Ciel right now?" Alice asked, walking into her room.

"The Young Master is currently in his study," Sebastian started to unpack her clothing, hanging them in the wardrobe, "We are expecting the children from Count Barton's orphanage."

"Oh, is he doing another donation?"

This is in order to spread the noble's wealth to society. We will take some of those over-flowing riches and give them to the nation. The Phantomhive and my family are no exception. We carry out our duty voluntarily for society.

"And when will they be arriving?" Alice took off her blue coat, showing off her black, dress shirt, tucked under a dark blue corset dress, the skirt went past her knees, showing off her black leggings and 3-inch, black high heels. She didn't notice Sebastian's stare.

"Tomorrow."

Alice almost tripped on her own footing. "T-tomorrow?!" she looked back at him, "But it's almost noon! That's not enough time!"

Sebastian simple smiled, "My Lady, I am honored that you are concerned for my strained work." Alice felt her cheeks flush, "But you mustn't worry. If I can't prepare a food and a party for over twenty children, in less then twenty-four hours, what kind of butler would I be."

Oh I don't know, someone who is human? There was only four other servants in the manor, one of them being the Phantomhive's former butler, who was quite old and had a bizarre handy-cap. However the other three servants... Actually more like unreliable dodos, can hardly do one chore correctly without Sebastian's assistants. Though, if he can do it all by himself...it might be entertaining to watch. To see how fast the rabbit works, with so little time to spare.

Alice returned the smile, even though she was faking it to him. "Well, don't let me stop you," Heading out her room, "I think I'll go say hello to my dear cousin." She giggled, knowing how shock he'll be.

She tip toed to his study room, the door was slightly opened. Peeking inside, she saw Ciel, taking a nap in his chair. Perfect chance to sneak up on him. She carefully walked over, and around his desk, till she was right in front of him. She took in her features; two years may have past, but he still looked young. His hair almost covered his eyes, and his skin was pale with no blemishes. Wearing a nicely green suit appropriate for his age. Everything looked the same, he looked just like Ciel Phantomhive, but Alice knew he wasn't.

She looked at his right eye, covered by an eye-patch. She use to joke to him that all he needed that a hat and parrot and he'd look like a pirate. But he didn't find it funny...he never found anything funny anymore. Ciel had told her that he covered his eye, because it was marked, by a reminder of what had happened to him. Alice left it at that.

Although~, he was asleep, and this might be her only chance to see...

She carefully leaned over his body, placing her left hand of the chair's arm, she reach her right hand for the patch. The world suddenly went slow, all you could hear was her heartbeat. Alice held in her breath and her index finger and thumb griped the edge. and just when she was about to remove it, there was a loud CRASH! followed by a woman's screaming.

Ciel gasped out in shock, his left eye opening wide. That's when he saw his older cousin Alice...on top of him...reaching for his eye-patch. They both blinked, before Ciel screamed out leaning further into his chair. However the weight of two people sent it falling back. Ciel fell down hard, as Alice fell along with him, right on top. She quickly slammed her hands down on both sides of his head, so not to fall completely on him.

"A-A - Alice?!" Ciel stuttered, finding it uncomfortable that she was leaning over him, their were practically touching.

"U-Uhh, hello Ciel." Alice sheepishly smiled, this was not how she planned it.

The door flew opened, as Sebastian and the maid with broken glasses burst in. "Young Master, are you-!" The butler spotted the Ciel on the floor, with Alice on top. for a second his eyes flickered dark red, seeing the two like that. The maid's face turned bright red, her noise slightly bleeding. The two servants stared at the two nobles for a good few seconds, before turning a leave. "Forgive us, for interrupting."

Ciel glared at his butler, pushing himself up. Alice moved off him. "There is no interrupting! You take that back!" They both notice Sebastian's shoulder slightly shaking, probably trying not to laugh. It was very rare to see Ciel embarrassed. "And you!" he pointed at Alice, "What she doing here?!" He looked at her, "Why are you here?!"

Alice held her hands up in surrender. nervously smiling. "I was rescued from my studies by the Queen of Hearts. So I could come all the way to see you, dear cousin."

Ciel frowned, standing up. "Well your timing is horrible. I am expecting guest tomorrow."

Alice got up as well. "Yes I know, Sebastian told me. I don't mind being surrounded by children. After all~" wrapping her arms around Ciel, she pulled him close, "I always spend time with you~" she giggled.

"Get your hands off of me! And I am no longer a child!" Ciel flailed around.

"You are still twelve, so technically you are still a child." She stated not letting him go, "Am I right, Sebastian?" She asked the butler, who was still standing at the door.

Sebastian smiled, walking over to the pair. "She is logically correct Master."

Alice smiled victorious. Ciel finally pulled away from his cousin. straightening his dress shirt, grumbling. "If you must stay here, at least keep out of trouble. I'm very busy."

"Yes, clearly," she rolled her eyes. He was just sleeping a second ago. But noticing that she was being a bother, she'd let him be. "Well then, I guess all past the time in the library." Alice's walked past the butler and out the door.

Ciel let out a sigh. He can't kick her out, because unlike other guest and family, he enjoyed her company. To an extent. Looking at his butler, he noticed his eyes follow Alice leave. Frowning, Ciel gave an order, "Sebastian, if Alice needs anything, you are to assist."

Sebastian placed his hand on his chest and bowed. "Yes, Master." The smirk on his face made Ciel uneasy.

He frowned, "And remember my other order. I shouldn't have to remind you."

"I understand."

Alice made herself comfortable. Sitting down in a velvet chair, a stack of books on the table in front of her. Writing her own novel.

~I road my gray spotted horse towards the stone castle. Once a beautiful kingdom, now laid in ruin. There were skeletons in the quart-yard, those who have tried to reach the throne room and failed, now swallowed by plants and vines. As I cut throw the thorny vines with my diamond sword, my horse charged through the doors. Stepping off, and raced up the stairs to the throne room. Each floor I climbed, I was met with a monster, blocking my path. "I do not fear you, ugly thing! For my heart is pure like a fresh water spring!" Plunging my sword into their chests they turned into ashes.~

Suddenly, she heard the maid, Mey-Rin screaming again. No doubt, she messed up another chore. and in under half and hour, impressive. She tried to focus back on her writing. But her stomach kept distracting her. She had yet to have lunch, or afternoon tea. She knew how busy the servants were, and even if it was their job to answer at her beckoning call, she found no reason to bother them.

Alice frowned, standing up. "I am an adult. If I want something, I can get it myself." walking out of the library, "Something sweet will do." As she was walking down the hall to where the kitchen was, there was an aroma of sugar and coco in the air.

The sweet smell of sugar and chocolate reminded me of Hatter's tea parties. How he would always over add too much sugar in the tea, where it became too unbearable to drink. As I followed the smell into the second kitchen room, I saw the Black Rabbit. I was amazed at what I saw; quickly yet carefully mincing high quality dark and milk couverture. Mixing them together over heat, melting them, before adding cream. As he whisked them together at inhuman speed, the sun light came through the windows, shining over his form.

I didn't realized I was staring when he noticed me.

Sebastian had looked up from his mixing, and saw Alice peeking half her form from the door. Gasping, she hid, clutching her shirt. Her heart was beating very fast. She didn't want to look awkward watching him, so she tried to walk casually towards the main kitchen.

"Lady Alice?" the noble woman yelped, tensing up slightly. Turning around, she looked up at the butler. "Is there something I can help you with?" He smiled down at her.

Alice's cheeks went pink, she had been caught, and she knew he wasn't going to let this go. "I-I was just going to the kitchen for something to eat." She explained, trying to act normal.

Sebastian's smile turned into a wolfish smirk. "If you needed something," leaning down to whisper in her ear, "all you have to do is ask." His hot breath tickled.

Alice shuttered, before glared at him, covering her ear, "I am perfectly capable of getting something for myself. In any case," folding her arms, "don't you already have enough on your plate today? You can't stop your work just because I feel hungry."

Sebastian got down at one knee, crossing his hand on his chest. Alice's eyes widened, her face's felt warm again as he bowed. "That is my job as a butler. I am here to aid you whenever and whatever you need. Besides," he smirked up at her, "a noble lady like yourself, could not possibly make her own tea. You are as helpless as a new born kitten."

A vain formed on the side of Alice's forehead. "You know, your irritation level is increasing exponentially!" barking at him. He's doing this on purpose isn't he?! And why a kitten of all things?! she thought. "If you are going to refer anyone as a helpless kitten. I have never once seen Ciel do anything for himself without your help in the past two years!"

Their bickering could go one for hours, but was short lived by a huge BOOM! Everywhere shook, Alice lost her footing, but was luckily grabbed by Sebastian. Pulling her into his chest wrapping his arms around her for protection. Without really thinking, Alice clutched her hands to his coat, closing her eyes, till the shaking finally stopped. "Are you alright, My Lady?"

As I slowly opened my eyes, I looked up I saw how his crimson eyes seemed to glow. He tighten his embrace around me, as if wanting me to stay with him a little longer. My breath was feeling choppy and my heart rate was picking up again. Why do I feel this way? Why does he have to look at me like that? This shouldn't mean anything right..? This isn't...

Alice snapped out of her fantasy when she saw smoke coming from down the hall. Pushing away from the butler she quickly ran to the kitchen. Sebastian frowned, but followed behind.

The kitchen door had blown off the frame, black smoke coated the air. Alice covered her mouth, holding in her breath. The inside was completely destroyed, Soot covered the floor, walls, counters, cupboards, stove, even the ceiling! Sebastian walked past Alice, as he opened the windows to get fresh air in. Leaning up against the wall, cooked well done, was the chef, holding a flamethrower.

Sebastian glared down at the man, who's skin was now tanned from the flames, and his hair all frizzed. "Bard, what happened?" Alice could hear he was trying not to shout, probably because she was in the room with them.

Bard cough soot from his lugs, taking off his goggles that protected his eyes. He had a tan line. "Oi! I sent for a new weapon from my home country, but - I can't use little stuff like this!" He complained.

The butler let out a droning sigh. "Bard, how many times must I remind you, you don't need that sort of fire power to cook lamb with lavender." Alice's heard her stomach growl again, lamb sounded really good right now.

"Don't say things like that!" Bard shouted, "Cooking is an art! And art mean explosions!"

If this sort of thing happens frequently, I'm surprised Ciel is still in alive. Alice frowned, couldn't her cousin higher more proper servants, or at least one that know what they're doing?

Sebastian opened the ice-box. "There's nothing for it. The ground meat and vegetables are both safe so let's use those." Working quickly (and by himself) he minced onions, peppers, potatoes, and beef. Wrapped them in cabbage leafs and boiled them. Both Alice and Bard watched in amazement. This was the second time witnessing the one man butler at work. In no time at all They were ready. "Today's lunch: rolled cabbage and potato minced salad."

Sebastian dished two plates, made some tea, and set up the tea cart. Turning to Alice he asked, "Would like to eat in the library Lady Alice?"

"Umm... yes I would." Feeling like she overstayed her welcome she headed back to the library.

"You should be fine for now. I'll leave the clean-up to you, Brad." Sebastian ordered the chef, as he followed behind the lady.

Lunch was spectacularly delicious as always at the Phantomhive manor. It was still amazing how Sebastian could cook a meal with limited ingredients, and in a short amount of time.

After finishing her lunch, Alice set her dish aside so Sebastian to take it later. I hot cup a tea on her desk she continued to write.

~Finally at the very top of the highest tower, was the throne room. I kicked it open, and there he sat; the broken prince. Running towards him, I kneeled down it his height. His skin was a pale-purplish color, with black vanes covering him. His blue hair had grown long, and his eyes...were so dead inside. "My prince," I gasped out from exhaustion, "I'm here!" I ripped his dress shirt open, and I saw the black hole in his chest. I reached into my felt pouch and pulled out a red crystal heart that was beating. "I have retrieved your heart from the Devil. And with this you will... You will..."~

Alice sighed, why was this part so hard to finish...? "I need another break. Maybe some fresh air will help." Standing up from her chair she walked towards the back garden.

When she opened the door, her eyes widened. The hole backyard, the grass, every tree, bush and flower were all dried up and dead. When she inhaled there was a faint smell of herbicide in the air.

"Good Lord..." Alice shook her head, "I wonder why Sebastian hasn't fired them yet?"

"Meow!"

"Hm?" Alice looked down to her feet. A black cat had wondered on the property. It rubbed itself against her leg, purring. The brunette smiled, sitting down on her knees. "Why hello there, where did you come from?" picking up the cat, it snuggled in her arms, "What a beautiful coat you have," she stroked it's fur.

"Well now~" Alice gasped out, looking up to see Sebastian, smiling down at her, "I never would have thought of you as a cat person, Lady Alice."

Alice quickly stood up, while still holding the cat. "Ah- Sebastian! I uh..." her cheeks were tainted pink. Clearing her throat she tried to act it off, "I wouldn't call myself a cat person. But, I do enjoy their company." she smiled back down at it, rubbing her face against it's. "Although, I love rabbits more. White ones in particularly."

Sebastian watched as the young woman cradled the cat. Today had been one problem after the next, and there was only one thing was able to calm his stress; cats. However, seeing Alice hold one, while smiling, seemed to work as well.

Alice noticed him staring, she blushed again. "Umm... would, you like to hold her?" She offered, holding the cat to him.

The butler, still smiling, carefully took the cat. She kept purring rubbing her head under his chin. Sebastian chuckled, petting it. As Alice watched him, she noticed that his demeanor seemed genuine.

This feeling... She clutched her dress-shirt where her heart was. It's only when I'm near him... I've seen this before, when mother and Burnett were...

A sudden jolt from her snapped her out of it. Shaking her head, she walked passed the butler, back inside the manor. "I will go see what Ciel is up to."

Sebastian smirked, watching her leave. Looking back at the cat he though, Seeing her all flustered, and red... is just as adorable as a cat~

"Get your mind straight Alice!" The brunette frowned, stomping towards Ciel's study, "Remember what Hatter said, 'If you are not careful, it could run off on you'."

She was so busy lecturing herself that she almost missed the ball room doors opened. Taking a few steps back, she peeked inside. She looked in awe at the sight; Tables set with fancy white cloths had an assortment of deserts. Cookies and pies and tarts of all flavors. Cakes and cream-puff towers as tall as a adult. And in the center of all the sweets, was a life size chocolate sculpture of man riding a horse, with the tower bridge and big ben in the background with roses.

Alice stepped inside. "He did... all of this?" she was spellbound. Then she noticed her cousin climbing up onto the center table, reaching for the chocolate sculpture. "Ciel?" she raised her brow walking over to him. "What are you trying to do?"

"Is it not obvious?" he said, still focusing at his task, "I'm reaching for some chocolate. Help me." He lightly demanded.

"But... wouldn't Sebastian get mad at you?"

"So? I'm his master, so he will just have to live with it."

Alice thought about it for a moment, before shrugging, "Fairpoint," Getting up on the table, she lifted Ciel up, and onto her shoulders.

"Wha- Alice! What are you doing?!" Ciel stuttered, eye wide, blushing red. He was loosing balance and didn't know where to grab on to.

Alice giggled, "You said help me. Now quick, grab something for us!"

Ciel grumbled under his breath, but did as she said. With both their heights together, Ciel was able to grab the riders head. The chocolate crackled and snapped and the head popped off.

Clei felt Alice's shoulders shake, by her content giggling. "We are so dead..."

"Hurry up and put me down!" Ciel ordered, while holding the head, he wasn't able to support himself, and his cousin's laughter wasn't helping.

Alice jumped off the table, kneeling down so Ciel could climb down. She looked at the head, for a chocolate sculpture, it had a creepy face. "It's bigger then your head." Alice smirked, leaning down at the boy, "You're not planing on eating that by yourself now are you?"

Ciel frowned, glancing at the door, then at her. Just then they heard shouting and banging noises down the hall. No doubt it was the servants again, which meant Sebastian was close by. Nodding their heads in a truth, they bolted to Ciel's study.

As they ran for it, Alice looked back at Ciel and smiled, "Just like old times. Right?"

Ciel hugged the chocolate head, looking down his bangs hid his eye, but he smirked. "Yes... like old times."

Once they made it to the study room, Ciel locked the door. Alice pulled up a spare chair, setting the head on the desk. Alice pulled off the hat and Ciel starting eating the cheek. Alice, held the chocolate hat over her head.

"You have a regrettably large head, my Lord. I would very much like to hat it~" Alice giggled, doing her best impression of the Mad Hatter. Ciel rolled his eye. "Ew- It's dripping!" that made him chuckle.

"Then hurry up and eat it." He told her, rubbing his mouth of his sleeve.

The two sat in silence enjoying their treat. However they were full before they could even finish the face. Both had chocolate on their faces, with belly's full, started to drift into a sleep. Alice noticed Ciel had already fallen asleep, his body leaning over the desk. She smiled, walking over to him. She looked at his eye-patch, and frown. with would be her only chance, to see what had happened to him. With a shaky hand, she slowly moved it towards him. But as soon as the tips of her figures graced the fabric-patch, she stopped.

"I don't have the right to see..." she whispered, "All I can do is hope, that he will come to me..." Sitting down in his chair, Alice carefully moved Ciel onto her lap. His body leaned back on her chest, as she wrapped her arms around him. Resting her chin on his head, she kissed him, Before sleep took over.

~"I have retrieved your heart from the demon. And with this you will...have your emotions back. You will feel again. You will be yourself again." I reached for his chest, lining the heart with the hole. But before I could put it back, his hand stopped me. Shaking his head no, he told me, "The heart will not make me hole... The Devil took much more then my emotions... It will take many years to heal..." I frown at the prince, I hung my head in shame. After everything I've done, the countless journey and monsters that I slayed wasn't enough. I had failed... Suddenly I felt a hand on my shoulder. "However, you are the only one who has made it this far... It has been so quite and dark in this throne room... I would never much like some fresh air, and someone's company." He tried to smile. Tears formed in my eyes, smiling, I helped him up, and walked him to the balcony.~

Sebastian pushed the tea try down the hall up to his master's study. He went to open the door, but found it lock. He raised a brow, that's odd. He knocked. "Master, are you in there?" no response. He had to use force, twisting the handle hard, the lock broke. I'll have to fix that now. he thought, opening the door. "Pardon the intrusion Ma-"

He was very shocked to see both his master and lady Alice sleeping together on the chair, with chocolate of their faces. He then noticed half eaten head on the desk. Well, that solves the mystery. sighing, he pushed the try to the desk, before walking behind them to the window. "They even left the window opened. Just because I'm here, don't leave yourselves defenseless." shutting it, he got in front of the two. He noticed that Alice was holding him tightly.

However, for any reason, he didn't know why that bothered him. It was like the same time early when she was on top of Ciel. The way Alice was cuddling him, like she did with the cat, he found it adorable.

He smirked, "Out of all the mortals I have met." whispering, he leaned towards her face, "You are by far the most interesting, my Lady~"