"M-Mr..Mr. Sebastian?"Harmony softly gets his attention, standing at the entrance of the kitchen.

Stopping his work, rather surprised to find her. Still he greeted her warmly. Dusting off his floured hands."Why, Lady Harmony? Is there something I can do for you? Is everything alright?"He then noticed something missing."Where are the others?"

Referring to Baldroy, Finny, Snake and Tanaka. They weren't with her. "W-What are you doing Mr. Sebastian?"She glosses over his questions, looking pass him at the the kneaded dough on the counter.

He gives it a quick glance."I am preparing dough needed for later. Along with the rest of the manor's meals."

Her eyes lite up for a second."Oh, that sounds like fun."Her voice didn't go with it the eager look in her eyes. Rather broad and bland. He caught on, noticing how she clung to her bunny.

"Would you like to help me? Lady Harmony?"

Her eyes lite up again, this time, remained. A definite yes. She nods perking up at the invite. Stepping aside, he allows in. Her eyes went wide seeing how big the kitchen actually was."It's bigger than...wow...!"Gasping.

Looking for something, for her to wear, Sebastian quickly makes a make shift apron for her. Comes over and puts it on, while rolling up her sleeves. Even providing her with stool, so she could reach. Setting her bunny down, to the side.

"There we are, now then..here you go."He breaks off a piece of dough and gives it to her. Putting some flower down."I believe you might already know how to knead dough?"She nods her head proudly.

"Yeah! My sister, she taught me."

"So she did."

She shows him using her little muscles in her arms, putting in all her strength. He couldn't help but find it funny. Smiling to himself. Hearing her huffing and heaving. He goes back to his share, putting in minimal effort. There was no talking between them, only her heavy breathing and pounding. Heaving and huffing. The little girl was breaking was beginning to break a slight sweat. She was putting in more kneading the what was needed.

"Why all the extra effort? Lady Harmony?"He asked. She stops for a second to take a breather.

Looking up for a second, to think about it."I just really, like making bread."Smiling in response to her answer."It was always really...really fun. Me and May, we did it all the time! We made a lot of bread. She always made the bread taste really, really good! It was always yummy!"

"Really? How so?"

"I don't know. It just tasted good."

"You seem to enjoy her bread. Are you sure there was not any sort of special ingredient? She used?"

She shakes her head."No. None. At least...I don't think so. Auntie Red always loved May's bread. Once, May made it red for Auntie too! To surprise her! May always made everything better or the best."

He adds more flour."Sounds wonderful. You and your sister seem to have had a wonderful times together."

"We did! All the time!"She stops and throws up her hands."We always did something really, really fun! We played so many games! And she read me so many stories! She even sung to her me too! My sister is the best!"

The admiration and love in her amber eyes blazed, like her smile. That slowly started to drop from the last thing she said. For it spring back upon her face, a grin."And she's still wonderful too. She's planning a really fun party! I can't wait for it! I know she's working very hard!"Pauses for a second and goes back to kneading the bread."...I know!"She quips with an idea."When my sister works very hard, she loves to eat something really yummy. Mr. Sebastian, can I make her something yummy? Huh? Can I? Please?"


Another letter, by her majesty. No doubt about the current situation in which was happening. Using a letter opener, Ciel cuts it, takes it out and reads it. Going over every single word carefully. Stumbling upon something that shocked the young Lord. Re-reading it again, to make sure...only gets half way through, to be interrupt by the knocking on his office door.

"Come in."

Still reading the letter, he didn't take notice of the extra person who came in. Until he hear an extra voice, that was not Sebastian's."Here you go, Pie-I mean..My young, Lord."

Putting the letter down, he finds Harmony carefully walking over to him, with his tea. Fully concentrated on her task. Sebastian standing by the cart watching dutifully. With a encouraging and pleased smile.

"What is this?"Ciel demands lowly at him. Looking to the young master, Sebastian bows his head humbly.

"Forgive me, my lord. Your cousin insisted upon helping me with this afternoon's tea."

Harmony manages to make it to his desk and slightly struggles to put it on. Scooting it across to him, standing upon her toes. Seeing this, Ciel sighs and takes it. Helping her.

"My cousin is not a servant. Harmony, this is not proper for any young lady."Still hanging a bit on his desk, Sebastian comes and helps her down. Taking a whiff, Ciel nearly gagged repulsed."Argh! What is that dreadful smell?!"

"It's your tea."Harmony tells him."For the afternoon."

"Yes. I can see that. Why does it smell so awful? Sebastian?"

Looking to the man, who looks down at Harmony. Who happily tells her cousin what it was."It's a special blend. I made it myself. I put in a lot of different things. I don't know what it was, but it smelled good. Do you like it?"

He couldn't drink this, it was reeking with such a foul order. He had to do his best not to gag. Looking at Harmony, standing there waiting for him to drink it."Come no my lord. Lady Harmony, made this especially for you. Surely, you would not want to be rude and deny something made from the heart?"Sebastian hiding the entertainment he found.

His hand shaking, wit the cup. Ciel felt the pressure given unintentionally by Harmony. He needed to be saved now. Right now."Drink up!"Harmony tells him.

Fearing what this would do to his insides, he swallows, sweating."Master!"Baldory and Finny enter angrily. Snake peeping around the corner.

"What is it?"Ciel asked, all eyes turn their way. The twos' personal frustration prevented them from speaking, but it was clear whatever it was really enraged them. So, the young earl repeated the question."Well?"

Just as the two finally found their words."Oh my!"A familiar zealous voice fills the room. That disdain Sebastian and rather surprised Ciel. And had Harmony suddenly in their possession."The Lady Elizabeth did not shed on any details about you! Oh! What a adorable, little one you are!"Pinching the cheeks of Harmony."Such a round face, yes."Cupping a confused Harmony face."Ah, you have such lovely features. And your eyes, what a wonderful brown...Amber? Amber eyes. OH! There is just so much I can do with you!"Fawning over her.

"This is rather a surprise, Nina."Ciel speaks, putting his cup down. Rather relieved she came, even if did seem unannounced. It provided him with an escape from that...toxin.

The woman turns her light-brown eyes to him and smiles."Hello, Earl."Still keeping Harmony by her side, unaware she was rather frightening the little one. While still pinching her cheeks."I had no idea you had such a cousin. She is like a little doll. Yes, a surprise indeed. After Lady Elizabeth informed she would like me to fashion three new outfits for this wonderful party...or ball that you will be having. I was of course thrilled. Though, when she informed me not all three would be for you, it was when I found out you have recently acquired cousins! So, I had to had to come and see for myself. The measurements I was delivered, I just wanted to make sure!"

Now holding Harmony in her arms. Squeezing her just a little. Laughing."Though, I only see one of your cousins. I was told,"She continues looking around."There are two. Where is other one?"

"You my sister?"Harmony spoke. Nina looks down at her, gushing. It scared the poor girl.

Ciel steps in, getting out of is chair."My cousin May, is currently busy, at the moment. Do you need her?"

"Yes I do!"Nina tells him, hugging Harmony."Like a little doll."

Seeing her distress, Ciel holds out a hand for the girl."Come Harmony."Hearing that, Harmony wiggles out of Nina's arms, who lets her go to Ciel. Quickly she latches to his hand."This way."He escorts the tailor.


Lessons, finally over. Your feet needed a break or rather your mind. You weren't really sure, making your way with Mey-Rin following to the sunroom. To complete the the preparations for the event. Who would have thought, this could actually try you out. Then again...after so long...so many years of you keeping yourself repressed, it only made logic sense really. Normally, you wouldn't this fatigue.

Yeah...you stop for a second and think back to that life. Every night, there was always something to be done. You...and the others would leap across the roof tops of New York, well, you preferred legless travel. Flying. The wind in your face, rushing through your hair. Free from anything and everything. The rushing feel of energy, not this...mundane and tiresome life. But, you had to live it, for Harmony.

Conceal everything inside, forsake it, no matter the cost. Left you rather stiff, that was alright though. Still...you'd be lying if you did not miss such a life. You wondered how...how everyone was doing? What their lives where by now? If they where still upset and sadden by the choice you'd made. If you could have, you would have saved her as well.

"Baroness? I-Is everything alright?" Mey-Rin breaks your distant thoughts. Turning to her, she looks at you worried."Do you want to sit down? Or would you like something to eat?"

You give her a smile."No. I'm alright. Sorry, just lost in thought."And continue your way. It didn't take long to reach the room, out of this whole place. This manor, this was one of your few favorite places here. Besides the library, and if allowed the kitchen. Along with a couple of others. Where you actually felt some sort of joy and peace.

Was it the sun? That shone through glasses, bringing light and warmth upon the plants and colors all around. It was like a whole new world in here. A little jungle really, of tranquility. The scents and aroma that filled the place, nearly put you in a blissful trance. If the windows where open, there would a gentle breeze blowing in from outside. Putting a hidden smile upon your face.

Taking a seat at the table in the center of the room, where everything you had was still set up and ready. Mey-Rin had done it while you attended your lessons. Picking up the pen, get started. When you realize something was wrong.

"Mey-Rin. Please, sit with me."You invite her, to her surprise."I do not want you standing all this time. So please."Honored, she takes her seat, which you surprise her again and hand her some papers."If you do not mind, I could use your help with this too. Two minds work better than one."

Stun and pleased, she gladly accepts."Yes. I will."

The two of you sat in silence for the first ten minutes, before going over some of the menu ideas and choices. To be truthful, most of this you did not understand and with her being from this time, it would be very helpful. Either her or Sebastian. The thought disdained you. After what happened. You'd rather keep your distance from him, unless it was necessary. The menu was coming along fairly well, a few times you both slightly disagreed upon something. But, settled on something. She was rather encouraging with your choosing. It was rather nice to have her company, as you missed it. Sitting across from her, mirrored the times you and your sister, April would sit across the table together.

"What 'bout this one?"She suggest, pointing to it. You look and read it. It sounded rather good. Taking it, look over it a bit more. Deciding rather it was acceptable or not.

Before you even could approve it, a sharp amazed gasp filled the room tranquil silence. Startling you and frighting Mey-Rin. It was like a rapid gust of wind, your head was whipped around and held by a lady with brown hair in a curly ponytail worn on the left side of her. In proper and well-dressed clothing. A tight, low-cut, long-sleeved top and vest sewn with black lace placed, with a long brown skirt. Adoring look in her light-brown eyes. She had this rather strange look in them.

"My. My! What a magnificent face! So delicate and sculpted. Almost hand crafted. And, such warm, healthy, rich brown skin. Like sweet, sweet caramel."She began to stroke your arm."Slender arms, and your hands.."She interlocks her own with yours. Gasping when she looks back at you."Your eyes! I cannot believe them."Cupping your face, stroking your cheek either tenderly or affectionately. She was so close. So very close."Lady Elizabeth was not lying. They are like the rising sunrise. And...so robust."She suddenly started squeezing your chest.

Sebastian and Ciel quickly cover Harmony's eyes."What is Miss Nina doing to May?"She point

Neither of them answer."What lovely hair as well."Nina, runs her fingers through. Inhaling it just a little. You honestly felt like a piece of meat."I can nearly smell the scent of spring upon you. Your hair is like flowers in bloom to their fullest."Next thing she gets you to stand up fully."...Why...the Romans must have chiseled you."Places her hands upon your waist and turns to Ciel. Suddenly inspired."I know what will work!"Snapping her fingers and tears off the bottom of her skirt, revealing shorts of the same color, which Harmony saw and was rather surprised.

"I want those!"She pleads.

"No."Ciel and Sebastian tell her.

Nina firmly grabs your hand and pulls you off with her, telling Ciel and Harmony to follow. She took the three of you one of the rooms and begin to measure, Harmony couldn't help but laugh. Squirming a bit. She was a ticklish one. When it came to taking off clothes, she measured each of you individually.

"That must be Nina?"You asked to Ciel, the three of you back in the same room. Looking at the woman flaming with inspiration and ideals. Sketching vigorously what came to her mind.

"Yes."He answers with a sigh."She is the one Lizzie said would be designing and making yours and Harmony's attire. For the event."

"Is she crazy?"Harmony asked innocently, slightly frighten. Pointing.

Which Sebastian happily answered. Lowering her hand."It is rude to point."He reminds her."As for your question, well, not by society's standards." Quickly catching the pencil thrown at him. From Nina. Glaring at him.

"Be quiet!"She snaps at him."I cannot focus with your sour words!"

Feeling the tension rising, Ciel breaks it."Come on. Let her be."He walks out, you follow along with Harmony and Sebastian and Mey-Rin."Must you always rattle her?"He looks to the butler, who simply smiles.

"Why? My Lord, I was just merely answer Lady Harmony's question."He innocently said, taking out his watch."My, we're past lunch. Come now."

Hearing that, Harmony gets excited and turns to you. Taking your hand."Let's go have lunch."With a big smile.

Squeezing her hand just a little, let it go."I am sorry Harmony."You tell her, disappointed."But, I cannot. I still have to finish up somethings. You and Ciel will have a good time, together eating lunch."Smiling, even if it hurt.

It stung the little girl, her eyes widen in disbelief. Brings her hand down to her side, clenching it just a bit and with a big smile,"Okay! I understand!"Merrily turns around to Ciel. Clinging to his arm."We can have lunch together! It'll be fun!"Jumping up and down.

It surprised you, her reaction. The small laughter and giggles as she clung to Ciel."Well, alright. I will take my lunch in the sun room."You tell Sebastian."Come on Mey-Rin."Turn and walk the opposite way, she follows behind.

As Harmony laughed, you heard Ciel sigh and tell her to let go. It warmed your heart hearing her laughing but, stung all the same. You didn't have the heart to look back.


Just like lunch, you had dinner separate from Harmony and Ciel. This time in your room, as it was too dark to eat in the sun room. It was late by the time you finished, reading the clock, yes it was late. Still, you wondered if maybe...getting up from your desk, leave your room and make your way down to Harmony's room. Lightly you knock on it, calling to her. There was no answer, so you quietly as you could and carefully, open it. Peering inside finding her fast asleep, in her huge size bed. Bigger than her body, curled and snuggled up to her toy bunny. She really did love that thing. Sleeping peacefully.

It was smoothing watching her sleep. And even more so with the small delighted smile on her face. Slipping in quietly, make your way over to her and kneel down at the head. Watch her. Gently brush some strands of hair out the way, tucking it behind her ear. So precious. Getting up, give her a light kiss on the forehead, wishing her a goodnight. Leave her room.