Sebastian wasn't sure what to make of this, there was no readable or visible sign written on May's face. Walking down the hall, with Ciel towards the First Class Smoke room, each of them in their disguises. The young lord opting to wearing a blonde wig reaching his shoulders, his right eye wrapped in gaze replacing the eyepatch. Giving him a look of someone like himself, just with blonde shoulder-length hair. His clothes weren't really changed much. Sebastian himself included extension making his hair longer and fashioned and tied back it into a ponytail resting on his back, surprisingly May helped each of them. Applying Ciel's wig and tying back Sebastian's hair. She though did linger longer with Ciel, her eyes seem to be taking in pictures. Precious pictures.
Just barely a tender smile expressed itself when her eyes meet with his. She even hummed softly as if to the boy. Not a single drop of malice in her actions. And when she changed into her current attire she wore, did not complain, despite it being from one she seem to loathe.
Lau.
Another cheongsam this time black and long, reaching the floor. With unattached sleeves and oval cut over her chest, allowing a slight view. A slit on the left side, decorated and embroider with a golden plum blossom petals patterns dancing across. Dark shoes to match and like Ciel, she too wore a wig. This time it was a long inky black one. Running down her back stopping just before her waist. Some of it was put up with golden decorative chopsticks to keep in place. He insisted she wear lipsticks, so she did. A powdery pink, it was barely noticeable, though in the right light it was.
She cast the spell of mystery and charm all at once. As if a child midnight itself with its beauty. Yet she wore it like a mourner. With those illuming golden-yellow eyes that didn't seem to glimmer as they normally did. They where different, as if swallowed up by something...or was it drowned? Sebastian wasn't sure, but, those eyes were laid with a heavy mist, that filled more whenever her eyes dropped to Ciel. They wanted to say something to him, but remained held back. Like a finger when it lightly touches the flame of a candle, jerks back instantly. It was how May's eyes reacted.
Behind that thick mist in her eyes he saw it, saw something...plaguing her thoughts, that caused his nose and brow to wrinkle
It remain still and flat. Not even glimmer in those bright eyes of hers. They seem different...as if swallowed up by something or was it drowned? He wasn't sure, but they did seem a bit misty even nothing came out. Behind that thick mist something was plaguing her thoughts, that caused his nose and brows to wrinkle. While his eyes burrowed into her, something she picked because for a split second they flashed his way and cast a coldness right after.
He had every mind to reach out and question what was going through her mind, he did. But, that would have to wait, they arrived. Taking to hiding in the halls adjacent from the Smoke Room, where the gentleman they had been following carrying an empty glass, stops before the closed wooden doors. Guarded it would seem by two men, one of them held a crystal pitcher. Remaining quite and observant watch the quick talk commence.
The older man holding the glass adheres to the price of the water, costing thirty pounds. You nearly gasped at the amount, but held it in, otherwise risk giving all three of you away. The glass was filled with the expensive water and the man was allowed entry.
"That's quite an extravagant price for water." Ciel said, rather surprised as you where. "Which probably means that if one can't afford it, they're not qualified to get in."
Money, wonderful. You sigh, did you even have enough...humming about it, quickly realize that you did. You are a Baroness after all, that and...your eyes slide to Ciel, who caught on. Grumbling he nods.
"So," you began. "once we agree to the water, we gain entrance? Seems easy enough. Still, it seems a bit too eas-"
"We have what we need," Ciel throws out your pondering. "let's go."
He removes himself from the hall about to walk over it Sebastian hadn't grabbed him by the shoulder and pulled him back. Insisting that he wait. There was further information he had. "According to my info, the Aurora Society has a fixed greeting. Those who do not know it will be made to leave."
Greeting, what greeting? There wasn't one you saw the man from before do, so how could there honestly be one? Anyway, moving that aside, a glass. In order to get the water each of you needed a glass to present, there was no one serving empty drinkware so you needed to get some. While Sebastian filled Ciel in with further information you slip away to obtain the three keys needed. After quite a few twist and turns, you manage to find some. Taking (while being careful no one saw) hurry back to the others.
"Alright, I've obtained our keys," you present them. "so we should be able to-Ciel, what's the matter?"
You noticed the shaken grimace plastered his face. "..."you turn to Sebastian for an explanation, but before he could give one Ciel recovers, but the expression was still there a bit...visibly. Takes one of the glasses from you and walks towards the door. Sebastian in tow, takes glass too. You follow. Each of you agree to the price of water and glasses became filled.
Access was granted and doors opened. The room was filled with people of all kind of high society. Despite the vast size of this room it still felt overcrowded, people all around their...underbelly intentions...desires. Despite their...glistening clean appearance. It was beautiful, you couldn't lie about that, but there was something else...resting a quick hand on your stomach feel it turn and sink with dread.
I haven't felt this...presence..swallow the lump of fear lodged in your throat. Since...
Within the gathering hidden among others, eyes follow the disguised trio though stay upon the female the longest. They had no doubt in their mind the moment she stepped in felt something. It has been quite some time since they've...mingled. She seem to be fairing well. Wait, what's this they noticed? Snicker to themselves behind their long sleeve with a light tsk.
There it was again, you felt it. Prickled upon your skin, you shivered slightly as if a chill brushed through. No, that wasn't it. There was only one really who could cause this sensation on your skin. So caught up in surveying around, became separated from Ciel and Sebastian.
"Ciel!" you call out softly, through others. "Sebastian!" There was no response or sign of them. Sighing, a thought came to mind in which a way you could find them, though...your eyes fall to your hands dully. Clench them shut. Drawing a long breath, exhale softly bring your hands cupped around your mouth.
Being careful no one was watching, whisper in them. A dim light flashes, you winch a bit but shake it off. Opening your hands read the markings that flickered and faded, there wasn't much time. Normally, back home...doing something like when you needed to find Harmony it wasn't...this...anyway holding your hands in different directions and wait. Feeling a slight surge emit from them locate them.
Being careful and polite maneuver through others, remembering your footing from training slip by with ease. Surprised a bit yourself, smile. Guess all that training was well paid. Approaching closer you hear not just their voices but also another. A more..how would you describe it? Pompous and melodramatic? A sense for the theatricals? Well what it was, it was rather...bothersome.
And this voice belong to whoever it was had Ciel with beads of perspiration staining his forehead. From where you stood, raising a brow with a cemented look on your face upon seeing his reaction, emerge and halt for a second at the sight before you. Baffled for a moment blink a few times trying to process this, why was there some man dressed in an all white elegant suit, holding Ciel's face so delicately close.
Whether there was a reason or not, you would not stand for it, storm right over. "Excuse me!" you grab Ciel by the shoulders, pull him back behind you, glare daggers into the man's shocked lavender eyes. "Please explain to me your reasoning for your hold?"
The man tilts his head at you, blinking a few times. Stands back allowing his eyes to further look you up and down. Puzzlement wrinkled just a bit on his brow. For a moment his eyes went to Ciel, stop the moment your arm outstretched in front of the boy. Pushing him further out of the man's gaze. Again lock eyes with him. He seem not to notice your rising flare in your eyes, seeing as he leaned closer to further inspect it would seem.
Lightly touching his chin, reaches out a white gloved hand, which you swat away. "My, my," he said drawing his hand back rubbing it lightly. "what a exquisite creature you are."
"Creature?!" you utter surprised if not confused.
With a hand he tosses some of his long light-blonde hair over his shoulder a smile on the edge of his lips. Clearly he saw your lost and graciously elaborates. "Yes, an exquisite creature. Like a panther, a creature of dark beauty of the night. Eyes that burn with passion and strength that is both mesmerizing and sharp. Fur as soft as silk," he takes hold of one of your hands suddenly. Runs a smooth finger over your forearm. "yes.."he softly purrs. "as smooth as silk. You embody the beautiful creature well. Why if I knew such creature-"
You weren't a creature or an animal. This...guy was...
"Was here then I surely would have prepared myself in much more suitable attire. Tell me," he whispers slipping his other arm around your waist, softly eyeing. "my beautiful creature, I have never truly been to the jungle, would you care to give me a tour?"
Tour? He wanted a tour? Out of all the words he said, that one had to be the finally one. Raising a hand rest it upon the man's shoulder. He looks up finding Sebastian smiling. "Why, than you for such kind words, sir." He said holding out his other towards you. "Yes, my wife is quite exquisite. So I have been told."
Your mind froze at what he just called you. You try to say something, but the quick look he gave you told you follow along. So you did. Taking Sebastian's hand. "Umm, well, yes my.."the word nearly blurted out. "husband!"
Instantly cling to the demon once let out of the other man's arm. Laughing rather hysterically. Dig your nails into Sebastian's side. He paid no mind and simply took hold of your hand and tucked it in his arm. Patting it lightly. With a small squeeze.
The other man looked from you to Sebastian, then back to you. Ciel stood by hoping it would work. Holding a wavering smile. "Wife you say?" he ponders for a moment.
Quickly you respond. Pressuring yourself closer to Sebastian. "Yes! Actually, newly weds. We, just...just got married. And this is our..umm..our.."
"Honeymoon." Sebastian adds. You nod in agreement. "I thought I would take my dearest wife on our honeymoon. I was finally able to get away from the office and insist that we do."
"A month after marriage? Hmm, it's rather late wouldn't you say?" the man's eyes narrow slightly. Leans closer, like he was sniffing for something. "Well, then...a toast!" He smiles. "To the newly weds! Ah, to hold love such as yourselves is quite beautiful. I can see it in your eyes, both of them stunning and burning rooted passion waiting to emerge. Ah, if only I was there to see such a wonderful weeding. I could only imagine the kiss exchanged between your lips, lite a fire beyond compare."
Good, he was buying it. You sigh, fan yourself for a brief moment till Sebastian opened his mouth. "Yes, it was quite indeed a kiss that made even Eros jealous. Why if you would like we could demonstrate just how our love is?"
A thought that excitedly crossed the man's eyes with joy. "Yes, a splendid idea!" He turns to you. Tipping his glass. "Come now and show me your passionate love."
Taking a step back you try to remove yourself but Sebastian's hold prevented you. Turns to you smirking. "Come now dearest," he lowers himself closer to you. Enjoyment flickering in those red eyes of his. "let's show our bondage."
Your eyes slide to Ciel, who's gesture you could really read. Though knowing some of his looks well enough figured what it meant...play your part. Right now you wanted to just...
"Dearest," Sebastian's voice cuts your thoughts. "are you ready?"
Clearly he was ready seeing how limit space there was between the two of you that you nearly felt his lips brushed up against your own. This wasn't...not like this...wait? Your eyes noticed something about him..that smile he had, it seem different than before. Than all the others. And not just his smile..but...something else. Held in those red eyes, that just seem...seem...to glow. You had to mentally pinch yourself to pull yourself out. He seem to have done the same thing.
That didn't stop him from closing the space, holding your breath shut your eyes and wait. Feel no extra pressure on your lips, but instead light yet firm pressure on your temple.
It was...gentle as it was warm. Strange, not what you where expecting. Was the reason your heart was rapidly beating? Touch the area lightly once his lips remove themselves. Sebastian turns to the man. "Forgive if it wasn't the most, passionate. I hope you understand that is only in the company of my wife."
"Understandable. Now then," he rest a hand on Ciel and Sebastian's shoulder. Pushing them forward towards the gathering crowd around the stage. "It's starting."
I want to thank my best friend tentenbaby. Also I hope this chapter is okay sorry if it's slightly okay.
