These reports, just seem so very odd. Even after collection, it was rather hard to shake the case. Most of the time, and very rarely would it be over looked twice. This time it was for a third time. Even looking through the records seem strange. Playing them over a few times to understand. What was it? What had happened? Reports just didn't seem to add up to the job. It felt abnormal and meddling. Misplaced was more like it.

Reading over the reports thoroughly to get a better understanding. That one town and all those people. For the past couple of years, why did it have? Double? A repeat? Was it a stand still? What was it?

Opening up another report, it matched something rather similar as well. The distortion was there, like a hairline. Which could easily be overlooked. But it wasn't. Placing the report down, pick up another one. Pieces seem to be missing with this case. More investigation was going to be need, though of course it would have to be cleared. The paperwork was already filed for it. It should only be a matter of time before it they'd receive clearance, and once they did. They could get the answers in which they needed. In the meantime, this case would have to remain at stand still.


How fairly odd, what was found in the slums of the East End. It was rotting and decaying. Husky even. Though of the course being submerged in water for so long, would cause it to look this way. Still, it was still some what recognizable to some extent. By the clothes in which it was in, gave some sort of information. That was all, the only factor, everything else to identify the rest was gone. Only a single body left, without a head and finger tips charred along with the rest of the body. As if burnt by something.

Taking out the body, the clothes could be sold for a good prince. Such fine material really. Stripping them of everything, roll it back into its watery grave.


Such lovely paper was used for the invitations, it was quite exquisite really. Fine material was used and the writing was lovely as it was delicate. Smooth and light. Curves properly stroked. Like a masterful writer. It had everything on it. And the envelope in which was used was even more lovely. The choice of design in the low right hand corner went well with the broader around it. Lizzie was quite serious about it. She clearly did not spare any expenses.

She sent you a blank invite, to show you what was put on it. Reading over it, it was welly done. Date set. Theme chosen. That was easy part, now for the hard part.

Well, at least for you it was. Lessons from Sebastian. To prepare you and Harmony for the upcoming event. What to expect, how to behave, the proper way to greet. Dancing, more dancing. The proper curtsy, what to say, what not to say. How to eat at the table, which made sense. It didn't seem too different from eating like before. But, apparently it was. The way in which Ciel would be introducing you and Harmony to everyone. How to make the proper entrance when it came time. The type of music that would be played. Going over the names and faces of everyone.

How to hold yourself up, the way to walk. The way Ciel would introduce you individually to everyone. As master of the house, it was his job to do so. He would be your escort along with Harmony's. Meaning the two of you could not stray to far from him. The whole evening it would consist of smiles all around. Since you in this time you weren't married, it was best to stay Ciel to avoid anything.

The new status in which you had inherited came with quite more than you expected and since you where Ciel's cousin, part of the Phantomhive house. It was extra weight added on. You had to uphold the honor and pride of the name. The reputation of it. Training with Master Splinter was so much more easier than this. Even going after the Kraang was.

Harmony enjoyed it all. Putting forth a huge amount of determination, while hanging onto Lizzie's...teachings. She was lucky, there wasn't she had to do really. Except look cute and pretty. While you still had more upon your plate. Going over seating arrangements, even though you did not know any of these people. The dinner menu. What would be served. The kind of silverware that would be used. It was literally tiring. Stressful too.

You didn't want to do any of this, but, Harmony was so thrilled about it, you pushed yourself to ensure she'd be happy. In one of the rooms, you went through the list of guest, spotting Soma's name on there along with Agni. At least you'd know two people, scratch that, four. Lau and Ren-Mao where here as well. You shutter seeing his name. That man was rather...unpleasant to be around. Always calling you flower. While touching or stroking your hair. A few times you where sure he plucked some. Mentally, you told yourself, to keep Soma in your company. Or Agni.

Anyway, going through the list, it was quite a few. Your eyes stop upon a name, Irene Diaz. That opera singer was coming? Interesting. Another too, an Earl Gray. The tea? Why was tea put on the list? Was it an accident? This wasn't a grocery list, picking up the pen and cross it out. There, no confusion. You see Lizzie and her family on here, dotted in hearts, from her.

"Here you are, Baroness."Mey-Rin comes over with some tea for you, setting it down.

You thank her, sighing exhausted."This is so very stressful."Pinching your brow."So much data to absorb and sort, my mind can is quite able...even so..."Muttering the last part to yourself.

Seeing your stress, Mey-Rin gives some encouragement."I'm sure you'll be able to do it."

"Thank you, though honestly, I don't believe so."Lifting up the list. There is just so much on here to prepare for. I've never thrown a party before. I never understood their reasoning why."Confiding to her."It's seems a bit over the top really. I don't even know what food to have prepare for it. Bad enough, I'm still slightly struggling on seating arrangements. These people on here, none of them, I really know. They make rather uneasy."

"A-Are you nervous? Baroness?"She asked. You glance at her quickly, another sigh escapes you.

Standing up, message your wrist. And refocus your eyes."In a certain manner, yes. Though, for a certain reason. This massive weight upon my shoulder's, I would much like to rid myself of it. Then again,"Walking over to the window, stare out in the back at the garden. Looking at the red flowers."It would be considered dishonor...after all that Miss Dallas has done. To throw away her kindness."

Harmony comes into view, being chased by Snake and Finny. It made you smile just a little. For it fade as you turn away."...Baroness?"Mey-Rin watches you return back to your seat.

"Now then...where to sit this person..."


"No! This will not do!"Lizzie discards the color. Looking at another, she discards it as well. None of these colors seem right. Picking up another color, pondering it. Tosses it aside in frustration."None of these will do!"

Paula picks up the pieces of cloth thrown, looking to the young lady."What about this one?"She suggest, picking one up.

Lizzie turns to look and completely shrieks in detest."NO! That won't do! That color won't go well at all with, May. It does not even go with her personality."

"I-I'm sorry."Paula apologizes, hiding it."...Then what will go well? With the Baroness?"

Before Lizzie could answer, a knock came to her door."Lizzie? It's Edward."Her brother announces himself. Asking for permission to come in. Which she gives. Opening the door, he looks around her room at all the different cloth colors scattered and thrown about."What is all this about? Why is your room covered in...squares of fabric?"Getting he helps Paula.

"I'm trying to find the right color for May."Lizzie tells him. Looking at two more, tossing them in a huff."No. None of these."

Edward hands some to Paula."May? The one whom you told us about? Who lives with Ciel?"

"Yes, May. Our newest cousin. Auntie Angelina's adopted daughter. Along with her younger sister Harmony."

"I see, what does all this have to do with her?"He picks up a few more squares.

His questioning was becoming a bother. Lizzie had her energy in what she was doing, but, answered anyway."She doesn't have a favorite color. I want to help her find a favorite color."

"For the event? But, I thought you said they would all be wearing the same color? With their outfits."

"Yes! I know that!"She huffs."I mean, it is for May. Her favorite color to have. So she can start having that favorite color to wear."

"...She does not have one? Are you sure?"

Lizzie nods her head. Concentrating and deciding between three colors."Yes. I am. May...she's really lovely."She speaks tenderly, with affection and warmth."Her eyes are so bright and warm, like an early sunrise. It's amazing to look into them. They cast away anything dark, they're so powerful and yet, gentle and kind. And her hair is just as lovely. Soft too. It reminds me of my favorite flower."

Edward smiles to himself."She sounds wonderful. Our cousin."

"She is. It is just sad, someone like her does not have a favorite color. So many would well with her, but, only one can represent her completely. I want her to have the best color, that she'll love."

"What about, Harmony? Her sister? Does she have one?"

"Pink. Like me!" Lizzie smiles."She was easy."

"Of course she would."Edward mumbles the last part."Well, would you like some help in choosing the right color for our cousin?"

Extra help would be nice."Yes. Thank you."Lizzie happy for his lending hand."Remember how I just described her, so we have to keep that into account. She's lovely. Her eyes, gentle, warm and strong. But, mostly kind."

"Yes, I understand. The more you talk about her, the more I am most eager to meet our new cousins."He expresses. To Lizzie's delight.


"Mr. Finnan! Mr. Snake! Mr. Baldory! These ones!"Harmony points to the pink colored roses in the garden."Let's use these ones."

Hearing her request they hurry over and Finny takes them out for her, trying his hardest to be careful."Got'em. What next?"

Thinking for a second, she looks around spotting some more flowers, points to them before running over."These ones, right here! I like them!"

Orange flowers this time, Snake carefully picks them, holding them along with the many other flowers she choose in the garden. Along with a few other plants. Though she had a basket, she hadn't filled it up. It held her toy rabbit. Her favorite one. So he, Baldory and Finny had to hold the flowers for her. The girl loved exploring the gardens, it was just magical to her. Being outside suited her well. Though, she remembered what Sebastian told her, not to get dirty. He was serious and strict about it. So she adhere to what he said, to not get dirty. She was a lady after all.

So she enlisted the help of the others, with her dragging along Tanaka. The three men followed her, to keep an eye on her. As instructed by not just Sebastian or May, but also Ciel. She was the youngest in the manor and of the family. So, extra care and protection had to be given to her. No matter what she choose to do. And since her sister was busy and was going to be busy for awhile getting everything ready, she didn't have much time to spend with the little girl. They did. Each of their arms nearly full of flowers and plants, they weren't quite sure what she was going to do with it. Finny didn't seem to mind, nor Snake. Baldory on the hand wasn't as keen like the rest.

Still, he went along. It was nice to hear a child's excitement and magical laughter. Also to enter her wondrous world of innocents and light. Was a different change of pace. Her imagination always active.

Coming to another flower bed, Finny gets it again."These ones are really lovely, Lady Harmony."He complements."Lady Harmony?"Realizing she had not responding, looks around the flowers, she was gone.

"Lady Harmony!?"All three shriek. Along with Tanaka. Dropping the flowers begin to search for her frantically. Snake sent out his snakes to search for her.

Checking behind every bush and fountain. Nothing."W-Where she?!"Baldory panics."If we don't find her, we're in a lot of trouble."

Looking under a stump, Finny didn't find her."Where did she go? She was just here. Lady Harmony! Where are you!"

"She's not by the roses, says Emily."Snake speaks."Nor, by the lilies., says Oscar."

All three of them begin to sweat nervously, unaware of eyes watching them. Thinking of a plan, Baldory comes up with one."Alright, it's almost time for them to have late tea. Meaning we have about..."

"BOO!"Harmony pops out from behind a bush, scaring them. She laughs at their reaction.

Gripping their hearts, they look at her frighten."Lady Harmony!"Baldory raises his voice."What did you go and do that for?! You nearly gave us a heart attack!"

Trying to control her laughter, looks at them innocently."...I was just playing! I scared you! I scared you!"She sings.

"That you did."Baldory admits. Catching his breath.

Though it was all for fun, Finny made her see it wasn't right."Lady Harmony, you can't do that. You had us rather worried about you." Her laughter slowly stopped, looking up at Finny. He gets down to her level."...I know you want to have fun, but, not when you scare and makes other worried about you. What would have happened if couldn't find you?"

She thinks about it, letting his words sink in. Casting her eyes up at all of them deeply sorry."I-I'm sorry. I just wanted to have fun. M-My sister and played like that a lot."Looking back towards the manor."..."

They seem to understand. Baldory places a hand on her."Don't worry about it. After all dis' you and your sister can play again."

"But, I want to play her now!"

"She has a lot to do, right now."Finny explains. Taking her hands in his."For the party. She wants to make sure it's extra special and all. Doesn't that sound nice?"

"...I...I guess.."She slightly pouts. Looks back at the manor. Though rather far, her eyes looked in the direction she believed her sister to be in. Watching her, she must be going through some more lessons with Sebastian or finalizing something. Maybe even redoing it.

"Always smile."

Remembering those words, Harmony quickly discards her solemn attitude with a smile. Turns to the three grinning."Let's keep picking flowers! I want to keep picking flowers! Really pretty flowers!"