Harmony was board, heavy and long sighs kept escaping her lips. Over and over again, flopped out on the floor, surrounded by blank pieces of papers and scattered crayons. Her eyes stared fuming up at the ceiling. What was there to do? Better question, why did they leave without saying a single word? How long has it been now? She wasn't sure, though she could easily find out if she dropped her eyes to look at the clock that ticked away each minute she remained laid here. It was easy, she just had to pick up a crayon and piece of paper, began to draw a picture...but she didn't have any idea what she wanted to draw. Who would she show it to first?

Sure, there was Snake, Finnian, and the others, but she wanted to and loved showing it to Ciel first. But...she sighed again, this time heavier. He wasn't here at all. Nor was Sebastian, they weren't, they had left. To who knows where, they just up and disappeared the moment they arrived to they arrived to the townhouse, actually, now that the thought about it...Ciel had herself and the others come here first, he'd meet up with them eventually. In the meantime she and the others where to remain here...until he said otherwise. Harmony was excited to arrive to the house, being reunited with Angi and Soma was beyond her joy. She couldn't be more happier, Soma scooped her up into his arms a huge smile on his face breaming and gushing with joy.

Angi had a plate of cookies ready for her, cookies she gobbled up instantly. Along with Dottie, whom she was allowed to bring. To her surprise, but, Ciel did say she could take whatever she liked. Staying here at the townhouse was the best, she closer to everyone, everyone she loved. Plus, she was able feel...their presence close. She touched her silver bracelet with the small amber like rock in the center, the one from Christmas, from...him.

She wondered...how he was doing? Started humming the song she remembered sung to her, Hickory Dickory Dock, it helped in some way in keeping her mind off the fact...Ciel wasn't here or Sebastian. Groaning, she rolled, flopped on her stomach, pounded her hands on the floor. Wanting to scream and say some rather...mean words.

Held them back, what was the point of doing anything? Where did they go? Why did they leave...why...why...

"Harmony?"

She heard her sister calling for her through the halls. Harmony said nothing. Her sister called for her, along with Finnian and the others. "Harmony? Where are you?"

"Lil'Miss?" Bardloy followed.

She heard their searching and foots all around. Still, Harmony stayed quiet. If she said nothing..then no one would find her and she could remain pouting all she wanted, while thinking of ways to get back at Ciel for leaving and not saying anything. Just lay still...that's all she had to do. And no one would find her.

Which wasn't good, "Harmony?" You open a door, peer inside the room. Find it empty. Wonderful. Sighing shut it, no sign of her. This place was large but not as big as the manor. So it should be easy to find her.

There was no doubt in your mind she found a place to pout and sulk. She was upset no doubt, you continue down the hall, calling for her. She was upset about the fact Ciel or Sebastian weren't here. In her mind the should be here by now. Pick up your dark green skirt head down stairs. Hear Finnian shouting for Harmony outside, he was with Snake searching for her. Mey-Rin was upstairs doing the same, everyone was. Soma you could hear the loudest among everyone looking for her. You needed to find her, before you left.

Yes, you had to leave, for a bit. You had an engagement. You couldn't be late for it. Stopping before the clock, read the time, it was nearly time. You needed to hurry from here. But, you wanted to find Harmony first, to at least kiss her. Before you left, but she remained hidden. That girl, you furrow. Even a year older and she still remained the same.

"Harmony! Harmony, come out right now!" you shout in a sharp tone. One that you knew if she heard, knew you upset and losing your patience. "Harmony!" Enter another room, find nothing. Shut the door. Nearly slam it. "Harmony, come out here right now! These games," you peer behind some furniture. Nothing. "need to stop!"

Though you said the words, knew she wasn't going too, until she felt ready. Messaging your temples, time ticking away, you needed to go. Otherwise you'd be late, and that wasn't something you couldn't be. Really. Not wanting to do this, your stomach cramped, you'd have to leave without saying good-bye. Hopefully, she'd forgive and hopefully...she'll be safe. You gave strict instructions to everyone. Finnian and the others on keeping Harmony safe. Only them, you couldn't inform Agni or Soma, not that you needed too they'd do it automatically. The others, you had to tell them...rather specifically, in a coding sort of way. In keeping her safe, Mey-Rin assured fiercely that it would be done. All of them did, which eased you.

Knowing that, stop your search for Harmony. It was time to go, whispering your good-byes and you loved her. Slip on a cloak from the downstairs closet. Leave. Snake outside with Finnian, still searching for Harmony, noticed you leave the grounds. Watched you for a moment till you where out of sight.

Among the streets with others, you navigate your way through, politely moving about. It was nearly time, you couldn't be late, hurry. You had two stops to make, one to change and the other the location. Where you needed to go, a place you wish you didn't have too...but did. Right now you didn't have the right to put up any sort of stubbornness...not right now, your eyes fall a bit.

No, you repeat to yourself. You didn't have the right, not at all. Not if you wanted him to look at you again.

Nearing the first spot, you slip out off the streets towards the murky dark docks in East End. A place in London plagued with dirt, disease, poverty, and crime. Not use to really coming here yourself, often being escorted...actually, you slow down, this place...these streets...how could you forget? Stopping all together, your nose wrinkled slightly from the ratchet and foul stench covering the area. Nearly caused you to gag, you forgot how badly it smelled. It'd been many years, yes, walk to the spot, the exact spot...were you laid...cradling Harmony close. So close to your chest in hopes to protect her from the harsh conditions and weather. Her cries..they echoed in this narrow...dirty alley. Many ears turned deaf to her cries, everything...that day...it all hurt. You kept fading in and out, if not for Harmony who kept bringing you back through her loud lungs. She was scared too, your fist clenched and trembled...the memory...that moment...your heart dropped as the memory surfaced.

This was where it was all suppose to...end. At least you, if someone, that thought you remembered crossed your mind, if someone anyone could come by and find Harmony, while you perished...then that would have been fine. She'd saved...she'd be alright. But...a part of you didn't want to leave her...all alone. No. You didn't.

Was that selfish? That selfishness...that desire not to leave her...lead to more than a rippling affect...that stained your heart and grew. The pain of it gripped hard. It always did. You felt it...felt it deeper than ever.

If you knew this would happen...then...if he'd never had come...if he'd hadn't found you and Harmony...then...biting down. Turn away, shutting that memory...that moment from your mind. It made your skin crawl...and rush with fire. That damn...smile...etched across his lips, that hand that extended to you...that you took...that you wish you hadn't.

But...a figure slowly approached you from behind, reached out a hand...if you hadn't taken that hand then...

"My Flower!" Lau set a hand on your shoulder, nearly startled you, moved from the kick you thrusted back at him. He laughed it off nervously. Smiled as usual. You glared. "What are you doing? Hmm?" He came to your side, took a look at the alley. Rose a brow. "Now why would you be staring at this? Hmm? This is much to filthy for your delicate eyes. Come," he held out a hand. "why don't get you changed, hmm? I believe you have an engagement you must get to."

As much as you loathed him, he was right. "Yes," you slap his hand away, began walking to his den. "you are right. Come, let's get this over with."

He nodded and followed, though insisted you remain close, or better he insisted he remain close you. Not wanting anything to happen. His words made your eyes roll with a scoff. If anything was going to happen, it was going to be to him..if came any closer.

Once you reached the den, Ran-Mao was there waiting, she greeted you with her...blank stare. "This way." She told you, take your arm, pressing it close to her chest. Much to your discomfort.

"Oh," Lau appeared behind. "Ran-Mao has been looking forward to see you again. You're all she's been talking about. Now, let's get you changed. Shall we?"

Before you could say anything Ran-Mao pulled you with, Lau following with two more girls he called to come and assist. Ran-Mao led you to another room, the two other girls came in carrying your new...outfit. Before you could say anything, they undress, put you in the tub. Clean you, take you out, dry you off and dress you rather quickly. The last thing they did, wrapped your hair up, and placed...that dread for thing on...this time it was red. Dark red, but red none the less.

Why?

Why this color? Trembles slowly started to rise in your body, you pushed them down. It was red this time...pulled back into a simple braid reaching your waist, the bangs where a descent length though on the right it was a bit longer, covered your eyes just so slightly. The rest was tucked behind your left ear.

A mirror was held up for you, to look in, you stand back and look yourself over. So...this what you were going to wear? One thing was for sure...you almost didn't recognize yourself, hopefully, this would work on others. Run a smooth hand over the lower part of your outfit. Give yourself a small turn...sigh.

What choice did you have? Lau and the others stand in silence watching you. Noticing the thoughts in your eyes. Heavy clouded thoughts. "...…."Ran-Mao walked over. Stopped.

"I'm ready." You turn to her and Lau.

He clasped his hands together. "Wonderful, I am glad to hear that. Now, let's be off and get you to school."