Harmony couldn't believe her eyes, they nearly popped out. As she marveled at overflowed and redecorated room. Lizzie so kindly redid over. In at least two corners, filled with cute, fluffy toys. Wrapped sets, at three new ones. New bedding, of pastel colors. With drawn frilly curtains, allowing sunlight in. The room glowed and glittered with positive and bright colors. It was quite a surprise indeed. The little girl nearly squealed herself to death, barely able to contain joy and excitement. Bouncing up and down, as she held onto Lizzie's hand. Squeezing gratefully.

Lizzie herself was glad to see that Harmony was elated by everything. She couldn't help but feel proud and pleased. Her maid, Paula who stood in the room was glad as well. Sparkles in Harmony's eyes, growing more upon each thing her eyes landed on. Her squeals soon erupted into screams of happiness. Jumps and pulls upon Lizzie.

Repeatedly thanking her."Thank you! Thank you! Cousin Lizzie!"

"Oh, you're very welcome. Nothing but the best for my cute and adorable cousin."She squeals gently pinching her cheeks."Now, you have all the cute things. Isn't that wonderful?!"

Harmony nods in agreement."Yes! It is! Can we play?!"

"I don't see why not? Yes. Let's play!"

Happily holding hands, the two along with Paula following explore and break in the new presents. Harmony wasn't sure what to play with first. Her dolls? Rocking horses? Stuff toys? Tea set? There was just so much, and there was more. Lizzie took her to her closet, Paula opened it, filled with new dresses and outfits. Shoes too. Along with hair accessories and everything. Coats. Shawls. Everything any little girl could dream of and need. On her vanity there was new bottles of perfume as well. Some even imported it seemed. Though Lizzie did tell Harmony, there was more to come.

Such a kindness was worth it, seeing how much Harmony adored everything. Lizzie showed her in everything."I want to wear a new dress! Right now!"Harmony eagerly. To Lizzie's delight.

She claps her hands together."Oh! I thought you'd never ask! Paula!"

Calling for her maid."Yes. Right away."She comes and ready."What dress do you want to wear? My Lady?"


In his office, Ciel remained safe and hidden. But could still hear their voices ringing through the manor. It nearly sounded like a party, with those two. Perfect, he thought. Lizzie was influencing Harmony. Which was all he needed really. Heaven knew he could not handle it. And wished not too. Putting a stop to it, would clearly backfire against him. He's have to deal with two raging fits, thrown. He didn't have the time nor the strength for it.

Doing his best to drown them out, but their endless squealing wouldn't not stop. He needed to get work done, but, those two where making it rather difficult. He was starting to regret their meeting and honoring his aunt's last wish. Why did Lizzie have to come by? Why couldn't she have waited until, Harmony and her sister had moved out? Then again, they wouldn't be able too. Not just yet. As it clearly stated in his Aunt's will. It was clearly inalienable. They'd eventually meet sooner or later. He just wished it would have been later, that way, Harmony would be at that time better...settled. And not easily influenced.

Lizzie, too, demanded she take over in teaching Harmony how to be a proper lady. As Ciel clearly was not doing a good job. Her way of teaching was not what he wanted. Though trying to object to it, would surely be his down fall. What choice did he have? Desperately he hoped May might put a sort of stop to it. All of this.

Speaking of May? His other cousin, he wondered where she had been. As still had not seen her, since Sebastian went to her room. Last he remember, Mey-Rin had told him he was still there and taking over. Perhaps she was still ill from her condition. After all, they found her passed out a few doors down from her room. It was Baldory who did, stumbling upon her. Everyone came running, though he ordered for Harmony to not see. From what Sebastian could tell, she had grown a fever. Which was rather strange, because she seem fine coming back from London. Then again, if he recalled, she did seem rather less hostile and quite disillusion. Quieter than usual. She slept and did not rise for a week, on the second day. He sent for a doctor, who came to check up on her. He just stated it was merely a fever. Though of what it was, he was not sure. Just best to keep an eye on her. Should she worsen, to call him.

He didn't explain, why she had slept and hadn't woken up. She seem nearly comatose. Almost like a coma. Harmony was kept away, and kept busy. Keeping her mind off her sister. Which seem to work, but, she begin to realize something was wrong. Noticing her sister's absence. Luckily Lizzie had come and managed to derail the girl's attention.

Ciel was rather thankful for that. At least.

"What in the world is takin-"

"Ciel!" Harmony and Lizzie come bursting in."Look!"

Nearly causing him a heart attack."What!?"

The two girls giggly squeal, Lizzie takes over the talking, while presenting Harmony to him."Doesn't she look soo adorable. It's one of the new dresses I bought for her." Ciel looks at Harmony, and nearly chokes in shock. She was dressed similar to Lizzie. Dressed in a light lavender satin dress, with matching cape; cream frills and under sleeves. Matching bowknot and hat the same color as the dress. The scare part was, Harmony's hair was styled nearly identical as Lizzy's.

Speechless from pure shock and appalled. His face cringes slightly. A mini Lizzie, he thought frighten. This was not the direction he wanted Harmony to go. Watching the two of them, with Paula standing there happy, adore the other. Lizzie doing the most. Constantly hugging and squeezing the little girl. Who started to adapt Lizzie's mannerism.

"Ciel! Do I look cute!?"Harmony ask, hopefully. Slightly twirling.

Gagging, no words came out."He's speechless! He loves it!"Lizzie misinterprets."Wonderful! Since my adorable cousin looks wonderful, we should show her off! Let's have a ball!"

"Yes! A ball! A ball!"Harmony chimes in agreement. Grabbing Lizzie's hands and dances around. Singing.

"Let's have a ball! A ball!"

Paula in the back jiggling her bells along with them. Increasing the rising joy. He didn't need this right now, looking at his paper work, he covers up one his files. Opens his mouth to speak.

"A ball? Well, that seems like a lovely idea."Sebastian enters with the afternoon tea and snack. Agreeing."Good afternoon, Lady Elizabeth."Greeting her.

"Good afternoon Sebastian. Yes, a ball does sound lovely. And fun! We'll get to show off my cute cousin."Looking to Harmony, who clung to Lizzie. Sebastian kept his smile on, doing his best for it not crack in detest. From what he saw.

"I'm cute!"Harmony happily says."I want a ball! A big, cute ball!"

"And you'll wear the cutest dress too!"Lizzie squeals."Oh! It will wonderful and fun! Have you already introduced Harmony to the world yet?"Asking Ciel.

"No."He flatly responds. Going back to his papers, as Sebastian served him his tea."I hadn't the time. Not mention it's rather ridiculous and rather nuisance."

Lizzie erupts in a ear piercing shriek. Almost caused Ciel's ears to bleed if Sebastian didn't cover them and Paula hadn't covered Harmony's. Who following Lizzie's lead, joins in with the shrieking.

"What?! Ciel!"She scolds him."It's the proper thing to do! Introducing one to society!"

"Trust me, they're not ready. It's better that way."He mumbles the last part, under his breath.

Shaking her head upset. Lizzie protest and demands it to be done."Ciel! They're proper ladies! You know it has to be done. Harmony really wants a ball."Putting the girl before her. Who looks at Ciel with biggest and saddest eyes.

Lizzie coached her well."Please...?"She whimpers, tears starting to form. Behind her Lizzie was doing the same thing. If those tears finished forming and fell, Ciel knew he'd have hell to pay.

With no other choice, backed up in a corner. Agrees. Reluctantly and forcefully."Fine."The girls jump ecstatic, hugging each other. Then jump Ciel thanking him.


Lunch was hosted outside in the garden. Lizzie joined since she was still there, sitting next to Harmony. The two of them talking about and going the ball. Sparkling with joy over it. Ideas mainly coming from the blonde, with Harmony agreeing.

A ball.

There was going to be a ball, great. Harmony told you, the second she saw you waiting for them. She was so happy. You put on a smile, being happy for her. Though wished Ciel would have put a stop to it, but seeing how the two girls before you where and from the screams you'd heard. As well the defeated look and warning look Ciel gave you. Told you it was for the best.

This girl Elizabeth, Lizzie, your apparently new cousin and to your surprise Ciel's fiancee. Had quite the influence on Harmony, the girl was easily impressionable. Like a bird attracted to something shinny. It was rather bothersome and annoying. But, that was just Harmony. You'd just wish, she wouldn't take on a fully Lizzie carbon copy. This was you wanted to live a quiet life. None of this. The less public appearances, the safer Harmony was. Sighing, taking a sip of your tea. You and Ciel remained quiet, you took to looking at the flowers. The blue ones, reminded you of Leo.

Leonardo. Raphael. Donatello. Michelangelo. April. Everyone.

"What do you think?"Lizzie directs to you."...Hmm?"Noticing your attention caught elsewhere.

"May."Harmony calls to you. Breaking your attention, you turn it to her.

"Yes? What is it?"

Lizzie takes over from there."What do you think?"

"Think of what?"

"The color of your gown. For the ball. I was thinking you and Harmony should get new gowns."

You look at her not following for a second."Oh. That's alright."Declining, cutting your salmon."I was just going to wear what I have. Thank you thoug-"

"No!"She objects, nearly causing you to choke on your fish. The others around, panic. Mey-Rin quickly goes to help you along with Paula. Patting you back."You two have to have new gowns! This is where you're going to be introduced and welcomed into society for everyone to see. You're a Baroness! No simple dress will do!"

"Simple..."Ciel mumbles offended."Those cost a lot."

She was a demanding one. And earnest. Completely just throw aside your decline. Forcefully insisting you accept her offer. With her in your face, staring at you intensely. It made you slightly nervous and suffocated. Her emerald eyes pressuring you to agree."..."You quickly look to Ciel, who cast his eyes the other way. Leaving you to your fate. Noticing Mey-Rin and the others gesturing you to agree. You nod your head.

"...Yes. I-I would enjoy that very much."

Lizzie's scowl turns back into a smile. Her eyes light up delighted."Wonderful!"She cheers."I know just the right color for you. I know you'll love it!"She claps your hands over yours. Suddenly gasp from getting an idea."I know! We should have Nina make their gowns! She'll make them lovely for you May. And cute for Harmony."

"W-Wait! Who's Nina?!"You shutter.

Your question was ignored."Sure. Why not."Ciel agrees. Lizzie squeals, it was all going her way. Harmony joins with her.

"Who's Nina?"You ask again. This time it was answered.

Lizzie tells you."She's a very good tailor. She does all of Ciel's clothes really. Oh, you'll love her. Paula, when we get back home, we'll send her the measurements."

"Yes."Paula agrees.

Lizzie turns back to you."What is your favorite color? That way we can let Nina know."

"Pink!"Harmony says. Which was clearly a copy from Lizzie's favorite color.

"I..I don't really have a favorite color."You admit, telling her."I never did."

It surprised her and the others. Lizzie eyes soften from what you said. You didn't understand what the issue was, you never had a favorite one. It didn't matter to you. You never understood the purpose of a favorite color."That's horrible."She said with pity."Do you at least like a certain one more than the others?"You shake your head. Causing her eyes to sympathize more.

Harmony whispers for you like pink. But you didn't."It's alright. I never needed a favorite color."You try to justify. Even smiling, but it didn't seem to work. Tears begin to fall, not from your eyes. But, from Lizzie's, just a few. She was taking this harder than anyone."It's alright."You try to assure her, even bringing her into a hug.

"No! It's not alright!"She denies, refusing your comfort. Through her tears, you could see her sadden anguish and confusion. For you."How can someone so lovely as you? Not have a lovely color?"

Lovely? You thought.

"Bright eyes like yours should be able to see all the colors. All around you."

My eyes...You thought. My eyes, where so use to darkness...I'm still...

Feeling you hands being squeezed, you look to Lizzie. Who looks at you with this strange determination. It confused you."I'll help."

"Excuse me?"

She repeats herself."I'll help you. I will help you find the right color for you. Your favorite color."The kindness and sincerity in her words, she was serious about this. Making it a rather big deal. Even if you didn't. If it would make her stop crying, you agreed.

"Thank you. I would enjoy that very much."You couldn't tell her no. She was relieved and pleased. Gives you a kind-hearted smile. Which you return. Overwhelmed she throws herself on you, nearly knocking you back.

Startling everyone, but you manage to stop it. Quite a strong hug, you had to be careful, hugging her back. "This will be wonderful! Finding your color. We'll try many different types. And you will have it! We'll make sure it will be the color of your dress. If not, then with everything else."

A favorite color? Your mind remained focused on that. Shutting your eyes, you saw no thing, but darkness. It was the very first color you remember seeing and feeling. The thought made you tremble slightly.

Lizzie releases you, still holding onto your hands."May, I want you to know something. I told this to Harmony already."You give her your attention."You're family now. Which means I'm right here. We're together. Always. Oh, I wish, I would have meet you both when you came. It would have been wonderful. I am glad to have such a lovely cousin, like you."

Touched by her words, you look at her tenderly."Thank you. Lizzie."Standing up, with a warm smile."I will enjoy having you as my cousin as well."

Her smile grows bigger from your words. Becoming embarrassed."Oh. Now then, I should explain to you how these balls work. The whole society will be welcoming you both. Ciel of course will have to escort the two of you. I'd have my brother do it, but, you don't live under our house. Actually, now that I think about it. Maybe the three of you should have matching colors!"She gasp at the idea. Her eyes light up with multiple variations."Yes! The same color! It'll be perfect!"

"Wait!?"Ciel shouts against it. But, she paid him no mind.

"Yes. It'll be perfect!"She claps her hands. Ciel stammers to object, but Lizzie already had her mind made up. Turns to Harmony, who agrees. Along with Paula.