Cantata

by ButterflyMiko

Ciel and his wife Krystine are fighting against the evil Queen Angela who wants to take away their happiness. All their hopes rest in their daughter, Lizzie.

8. Complications

Lizzie leaned against her pillows, resting.

Ciel came in and replaced the flowers in the vase, despite the fact that this was really Sebastian's job.

"Time is running out." Lizzie said.

"Don't say that." Ciel said.

"It is." Lizzie said. "I don't wanna be apart from you for twenty eight years."

"We will be reunited." Ciel said. "I will always find you, Lizzie."

"I know you will." Lizzie said. "I just—AH!"

She gripped her stomach.

"The baby's coming!"

"But she can't! You have to go together!" Ciel said.

"I...don't...think...that...is...possible!" Lizzie said.

"But Lizzie!" Ciel looked distraught.

"Ciel!" Lizzie growled through contractions. "She is our daughter. She will find us."