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Blood Stained Blossom
By
Obsidian Neko
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Chapter Six
Caring
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The triplets beside Claude jumped at once towards Sebastian and I could do nothing but watch in a strange fascination as he scooped Ciel up with a feline-like grace; his body dodging the strikes of the purple-haired boy's almost fluidly.
I felt myself step forward unconsciously, not realising what I was about to do until I felt Claude's arm in front of me, stopping me from going any further. I looked up at him, dazed, and shivered at the cold expression in his eyes.
"Do not intervene," He said, his golden eyes that always seemed so venomous shifting back towards Sebastian and the others. My own eyes did the same, because it was the only thing I could do. I was powerless, and all of a sudden I hated myself for being so weak.
I could do nothing against Alois.
That's because you didn't want to.
I could do nothing to save him from his pain.
Because you wanted saving yourself –why save someone else when it was the same for you?
I could do nothing for Ciel, who I knew was suffering just as much but hid it so well.
Because you don't know him –he doesn't know you. You're strangers to each other.
And now I could do nothing for Sebastian.
Because you're afraid of him now you know he's a demon.
You're wrong! You're wrong! You're wrong!
"Am I really wrong, Sakura-onee-sama?"
I jerked away harshly, stumbling at the sudden movement. Alois smirked at me and licked his lips, the print on his tongue standing out almost dramatically.
I suddenly felt cold all over, my skin prickling uncomfortably and my body feeling weak. My blood felt as though it was boiling –my lungs feeling squeezed. I panicked when I couldn't breathe a full breath.
Claude was in front of me just as my vision blurred violently, his gloved fingers grabbing my chin roughly. I struggled in his grasp but my body was too weak, my lungs tightening and burning as I couldn't get enough breath.
His eyes shone with hunger and his lips parted, and I knew in that moment that I was going to die. My soul was going to be devoured. My heart rate quickened even more so than it was until it felt like it would burst, the breaths I could actually get sharp and shallow –but it was enough.
With one last gulp of air, I screamed at the top of my lungs, my throat turning raw.
"SEBASTIAN!"
My vision went black and my lungs felt dry. The last thing I felt and heard was something hitting my face and Sebastian's voice shouting out my name.
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"Sakura!" His yell fell on deaf ears as the pinkette slumped forward into Claude's arms, anger rippling through him when the spider demon smirked up at him.
Claude jumped out of harm's way just as Sebastian's foot slammed down where he'd been only seconds ago, the unconscious woman limp in his arms. But he had no time to take Sakura back as the triplets attacked him from all angles one again.
He dodged, swerved and ducked the flying objects thrown and swung at him, making sure to keep Ciel out of harm. He couldn't fight seriously when he had his young master to protect –he'd have no choice but to retreat for the time being.
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"Amazing," Alois breathed, assessing the damaged Sebastian had caused with just his foot. "Sebastian is amazing! Could he be better than you, Claude?" He teased, his fingers latching onto the smooth material of the butler's suit jacket. "It'd be even more amazing if you could get him to kneel on the ground in front of me. Could you do that?"
The only indication the demon butler made was a sharp narrowing of his eyes; a silent promise to fulfil his master's wishes.
"And Claude?" Alois started, his eyes glinting as he stared down the path Sebastian and Ciel had gone. Golden eyes glanced down at his platinum blonde master. "Get Hannah to start her part –the more danger Ciel has to his loved ones, the easier he'll succumb."
"Yes, your highness."
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Ciel sat panting against the trunk of a tree for reasons unbeknown to him with Sebastian standing stoically by his side. He was angry at his butler –angry because a demon had feelings for a mortal. It was idiotic, and in a way it slightly repulsed him.
His butler, though he looked human, was still nothing but a disgusting demonic creature beneath his skin. There was no possible way that he could have feelings.
'That woman,' he thought angrily, 'is just another obstacle in the way of my revenge. The only one Sebastian should protect is me and me alone, and yet he risks my plans to save her.'
He flinched, his head beginning to hurt.
He heard Sebastian grunt before he felt his larger presence in front of him.
"Young master, please cover your ears."
Ciel did so without needing to be told, and then he realised the source of the pain in his head; music. It was shrill and ear-piercing, and the boy was surprised that his ears weren't bleeding.
"It's been a few hundred years since I last heard this tune." Sebastian murmured, his voice sounding strange even to him. He couldn't understand the tight knot in his stomach, or the undeniable anger he felt when Claude's smirking gaze met him before his lips crashed against Sakura's.
But what angered him more than anything was what Claude had done.
And for that, Sebastian was sure to get his revenge, with or without his young master's consent.
The sound of twigs snapping brought his attention to the triplets emerging from the shadows, and his eyes narrowed menacingly. The three had picked a good time for him to release some anger, he thought with a quirk of his lips. It wasn't a smirk –it was more of a snarl than anything.
An axe sliced down towards them, and with a burst of energy the crimson-eyed man deflected it with the sole of his well-polished shoe, successfully embedding it into another's chest. He flew back and crashed into the last triplet, knocking them both down to the ground. The first attacker backed off, finding himself no match for the older and more experienced demon.
Ciel spoke up, forgetting his earlier bitterness towards Sebastian. "We should return to the hall." He began to stand but his butler stopped him, his usual smirk in place.
"Please do not worry, young master. One of my few friends is there tonight." The young boy was confused, but didn't voice his thoughts. If Sebastian trusted this 'friend' of his, then he had no choice but to trust him too –even if that person was a complete stranger.
"But I do agree that we should stop by," The black-haired man continued, scarlet eyes shifting towards the lights in the distance. Without waiting for Ciel to speak, he swept the young boy into his arms and began running towards the Trancy Household.
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Alois sighed as he and Claude trekked back towards the mansion, his eyes discreetly steeling glances at the still form of Sakura draped in the older man's arms. She was so still… even her chest wasn't moving from the breaths she should be taking.
A small panic tugged at him but he tried to ignore it, telling himself over and over that she deserved what she got for being such a traitor. But he knew, deep down, he was lying to himself. Because even though his actions led those to believe he was nothing but a cruel, heartless being, he was still a child –a young boy with a tragic past. And Sakura… she had been one of the very first people to have acknowledged him, to see him as a human and not some worthless thing to be used as a slave his entire life. She cared for him, and he had thrown it back in her face.
He suddenly felt a heavy weight settle over his heart, but on the outside he kept a mask void of emotion plastered to his face.
"Claude," He began, controlling his voice into its usual tone. His butler peered down at him while shifting the motionless girl in his arms. It wasn't a gesture out of strain from her weight -it was due to boredom. Claude wanted something exciting to happen, and that involved Sebastian. It was a thrill to be able to fight another demon such as his self; the sheer power and strength between two tainted creatures was like ecstasy to the Trancy's butler.
"Is Sakura..?" He couldn't say it. He just couldn't ask is she dead without sounding like he cared. Claude would never forgive him if he strayed from his path, and he couldn't afford to let that happen.
The butler kept his gaze ahead, his glasses reflecting from the glow of the lights when they stood only a few feet away from the household, successfully blocking out the look in his eyes.
"Fortunately, she is still alive." Alois didn't like the bitterness in his voice, nor the slight quirk of his thin lips as though he was planning something. But then an idea came to mind –one that would guarantee Sakura being by his side until the day he died, and this time he'd treat her so much better.
"Claude, I want to ask you something." The sky-blue eyed boy took a deep breath through his nose and let it out silently through his mouth, hardening his eyes but keeping a stoic mask on his face.
Claude raised a brow but kept his face blank.
"I want you to turn Sakura into a demon for me. You have her soul –you can do that, can't you?" It was wishful thinking, but then again, the demons certain chosen ones called their butlers, could do just about anything. He had his doubts, though.
"It depends." His stomach flipped uncomfortably at those words. He knew; he just knew Claude was up to something, and what scared him the most was he didn't know what exactly. "It may work. As she is attached to you in a way I cannot comprehend, then she will become one –to forever be with you. Is that what you want, my lord?"
The tight knot of anticipation slowly unwound itself in the pit of his belly. He felt overjoyed –happy even. Alois Trancy couldn't remember the last time he felt truly happy, not since Luka died at least.
"It is," His voice held no doubt, and that was exactly what Claude desired most by his contracted master. "Prepare to do it once we're inside. I'll keep Ciel and that butler occupied."
"Yes, your highness."
If Alois had not turned to walk through the back door, he would have seen the excited glint in the usually stoic demon butler's eyes. He looked forward to the look on Sebastian's face once he saw his little cherry blossom as a demon.
He grinned for the very first time, his tongue running over his lips hungrily as he followed after his young master.
A/N: Not sure if there's any spelling mistakes or such, but please tell me if there is. (Although I'm planning on re-editing all the chapters once I've completed this fic)
Up until now I've kind of followed the actual storyline in Kuroshitsuji 2, but now I'm going to turn it into my way :]
I made Ciel sound a tiny bit nasty in this chapter, which I feel bad about. I like Ciel, but Alois is so much more interesting!
R&R and tell me what you think!
P.S: The Alois/Sakura oneshot will be up in the next few days, so keep your eye out! :]
~Obsidian Neko