Catherine's POV

"I look forward to going into town" I told Ciel as I finished my breakfast.

"Well I'm not looking forward to it" my brother complained.

His remark got me to snort because Ciel wasn't much of a social person. But we needed to run some errands so it was a good excuse to get out of the house. The only thing I wasn't looking forward to was having to dress up.

"Do you need assistance getting ready milady?" Mey-Rin asked.

"Not this time" I answered her.

Just as I was opening the doors I heard Grell yelling and I quickly saw him coming in my direction. The butler was on the damn tea cart and I sweat dropped.

Aunt Angelina thought it was a good idea for Grell to learn a few things from Sebastian and so far they weren't going well. I was quick to get out of Grell's way and no sooner had I done that did Grell and the tea cart slide right into the dining room. I heard a crash and I shook my head before heading to my room to get ready.

There was one dress I actually liked to wear because it belonged to my birth mother. It was a sleeveless summer dress that was blue and had a white center going all the way down to the hem.

"Trying to sneak up on me again demon?" I asked my mate not looking behind me. Sebastian wrapped his arms around my waist possessively and placed his head on my left shoulder.

"No my love the master didn't need my assistance to get ready so I came to see if you needed help"

The butler then took the golden belt that came with the dress and placed the accessory where it went.

"I don't see you wearing this dress often" Sebastian said handing me the matching shoes that went with the dress. "It's one of my favorites that you wear"

"It was my birth mother's" I confessed pulling the shoes onto my feet.

"My apologies my love I didn't mean to bring up something like that" my mate apologized.

"You didn't know" I pointed out.

Sebastian then tied my hair back with one of my black ribbons and I was ready to go. I pulled on another family heirloom that I inherited from my birth mother. It was a matching coat and like the dress it was important to me.

"So what happened after I left the dining room?" I asked as Sebastian and I left our bedroom.

"Oh well Grell spilled tea on Finney and ended pulling the tablecloth off of the table"

"Yeah I'm pretty sure that didn't end well" I winced. "That man fancies you and I don't like it"

Sebastian suddenly stopped and proceeded to trap me into the wall.

"Jealousy doesn't suit well with you Catherine" he purred

"You know how possessive Dhampir's and vampires are of their mates Sebastian"

"Oh I'm well aware my love and whenever another male gets too close to you it makes me feel the same way"

His silky voice made my body shudder and if we aren't getting ready to head on out I would have dragged the demonic butler back to our bedroom. Eventually my beloved pulled away from me and I punched him on the arm for being an ass for trying to seduce me.

Ciel waited patiently in the lobby for us and even he complimented my attire. After Sebastian pulled on his coat did we leave the manor. The carriage ride into town took about a half hour and our first stop was the shop that made walking canes. Ciel needed a new one since the last one he used finally broke.

The workmanship of the cane was well done and Sebastian almost poked an eyeball out of the clerk as he tested it. I smacked my idiot mate on the back of the head before handing over the payment for the clerk. The poor guy was still shaken up after we left the shop.

"Did you have to hit me?" Sebastian inquired.

I shot the demon a glare to not push it and Ciel wore his signature smirk. We had one more place to go and it was one of my favorite places.

"Oi! Anyone home?!" I yelled as I opened the door to the local blacksmith shop.

This store was actually owned and ran by my Aunt Briar and her family. Briar was my biological mother's older sister meaning she was a full blooded vampire. She had been very close to my birth mother and she taught me how Dhampir's lived and what they needed to do to survive.

"Well its about bloody time you came cousin!"

Behind the counter wearing his casual clothes was my cousin Levi. Levi was half vampire and half werewolf since his mother was mate bound to a werewolf. Levi was a handsome bloke with shoulder length dark blue hair that he kept tied back. His eyes were silver a trait we got on the maternal side of our family.

Levi came from around the counter and picked me up. I laughed as my cousin spun me around before I was placed back onto my feet. Levi then greeted Ciel and Sebastian politely.

"Are my swords ready?" I inquired.

Being a Dhampir I needed to be trained on how to fight so I could protect myself from those who wished me dead for simply being a hybrid. My father had actually helped train me to use swords. After his death Aunt Briar filled that role.

"Yes they are" Levi confirmed before proceeding to get my new blades.

"I wonder if Briar is here today" Ciel said.

"I don't think she is remember this shop is very popular, she could be in London with Uncle Edward"

There was a council that consisted of supernatural beings stationed in the capital. This council believed in peace and made sure there was no violence amongst humans. My aunt and uncle were members and they might be there on business or they had to make a delivery of weapons to London.

Levi returned and placed the box containing my new swords on the counter. Ciel and Sebastian came over to see my new weapons. I heard hearts in my eyes because the swords were amazing. The hilts were made out of garnets and the blades were perfectly sharp. I picked both of the swords up to fill their weight and they felt right in my hands. The actual blades were made out of iron.

"So your parents are not here?" I asked Levi as I paid for the swords.

"No they had to make a delivery to London" my cousin said putting my swords in their box. "Mum keeps nagging me to find a bride"

This got me to laugh and Ciel smirked.

Sebastian decided to carry the box containing my swords and after a quick farewell to Levi we left the shop heading back to the manor. On the way we passed a toy store that had some new toys from Funtom. A boy begged for a teddy bear from his mother and I saw Ciel looking a bit sad.

From time to time my brother would think about our parents and so did I. Eventually we pulled up to the manor and as usual I was the first one out. Sebastian helped me down from the carriage and Ciel soon followed. My mate then took the carriage back to the stables and proceeded to open the front door. He had the sword box under one of his arms.

Ciel suddenly paled and I did the same when I saw how the parlor was decorated. Wondering what was wrong Sebastian followed our gaze and soon had his own panicked look on his face. The whole damn parlor was decorated in girly stuff and I knew who was the culprit.

"Our mansion!" Ciel and I exclaimed together.

Suddenly from one of the side doors shot out Finney, Bard, and Mey-Rin all dressed in feminine attire. They threw themselves onto Sebastian and bawled.

"What is going on here? And why are you all dressed like lunatics?!" my mate demanded.

Bard pointed in the direction where they came from and I sighed before walking in that direction. I found Grell hanging from a rope and thankfully Ciel and Sebastian arrived. Sebastian cut the ropes and helped Grell back to his feet.

Suddenly a blur of orange and blonde shot past Sebastian and threw herself onto Ciel. This girl was our cousin Elizabeth and my brother's fiancée. I held back laugher as I watched Ciel endure Lizzy's affections. Eventually Lizzy talked with Sebastian about Grell before coming over to me.

"Oh Catherine that dress is so lovely on you!"

I blushed and I gave my cousin a quick embrace.

"So does Auntie know you're here?" Ciel questioned Lizzy.

"Nope I snuck out" the blonde confessed. "Oh Catherine here I thought you might like this"

Lizzy gave me a box and I opened it to find a beautiful gold ring with a garnet in the center.

"I know you like garnets and I saw that in London thinking you would like it"

She was right the garnet was my favorite gemstone.

"Thank you Lizzy I love it" I thanked her.

Sebastian chucked before Lizzy suddenly put a pink bonnet on him. I burst out laughing along with Finney, Mey-Rin, and Bard. Sebastian shot a death glare at us and immediately the cook, the gardener, and the maid shut their mouths. I kept laughing and no doubt Sebastian would make me pay for it later.

In Ciel's Study

"I don't want this dance party" Ciel growled. "I would look a fool"

"Suck it up brother if we don't do said event Lizzy wouldn't be happy" I told him firmly. I then looked to Sebastian. "What did you do with that bloody bonnet anyway?"

My mate smirked before holding it out to me.

"Not a bloody chance!" I snapped smacking the damn thing out of his hand. "I hate pink!"

"Agreed" Ciel added.

Sebastian chuckled before prepping Ciel's afternoon tea and dessert.

"Well you tend to be a wallflower at social functions"

"I have too much work to do" Ciel muttered looking at paperwork. I snatched the paperwork away from him and placed a finger on his forehead.

"A man such as yourself must learn how to act at such social events brother" I explained. "I know you hate them but it's expected for those who are nobles"

"And a noble should also have appropriate dance skills" Sebastian added.

"Ugh fine" Ciel agreed reluctantly taking the desert from Sebastian. "Let's just fine someone who can teach such dreadful needs"

"I'm afraid we don't have much time for that" Sebastian said looking at his pocket watch. The butler then looked to me. "Perhaps we should show the master some dancing?"

I smirked and Ciel went wide eyed.

Sebastian gave me a quick bow before offering out his hand.

"Will you do me the honor milady?"

I placed my hand into his and after getting into the correct dancing formation did Sebastian and I begin to dance in front of Ciel. Together my mate and I danced in perfect unison and when we were done Sebastian suggested Ciel dance with me. Ciel went red and politely refused but I ended up grabbing his wrist and it wasn't long until he and I were doing a similar dance like Sebastian and I did.

"Now that wasn't so bad was it?" I teased my sibling.

"At least I didn't have to dance with your mate" Ciel muttered. "He's too tall"

Sebastian led me and Ciel through a couple more dances before I excused myself to get ready. I asked Mey-Rin to help me for the dance party and Elizabeth decided to join in. I ended up wearing a red dress that I haven't worn in a while. My new ring was on a golden chain which I wore around my neck. My hair was in a bun with a black rose hair clip holding it in place. I wore red studs in my ears. To compliment the rest of my attire I had white gloves on.

In the lobby I laughed out loud when I saw Lizzy had all of the men dressed in feminine clothes. Grell wore a bloody dress and he despised it.

"Catherine you should dress like this more often" Lizzy said. "You look absolutely beautiful"

"Perhaps I will" I answered feeling my face go red. I then saw Ciel dressed in all blue and it was an outfit Elizabeth chosen for him. He was adorable and Lizzy immediately rushed over to my brother and hugged him before spinning him around. Sebastian sweat dropped while watching.

Elizabeth then suddenly frowned.

"Where is this ring I gave you?" she demanded.

Uh oh. When Elizabeth got mad well sometimes it wasn't a pretty sight. Ciel brushed her question off and our cousin sunk to the floor pretending to cry. But as Ciel tried to reassure her did Lizzy pounce. She put her hands on top of Ciel's before pulling away with his ring.

"Lizzy please give that back" my brother demanded.

The ring was important to Ciel since it had been our father's and our grandfather's. But it was too late the ring fell from Elizabeth's grasp and it landed on the floor hard causing it to break. Lizzy apologized and Ciel was furious. He raised his hand about to slap our cousin but I was quick to grab hold of his wrist.

"You will not hit her" I growled giving my little brother a very angry look. I don't lose my temper often but when I did it wasn't pleasant and Ciel paled knowing he was in the wrong.

Elizabeth began to cry and Sebastian handed me Ciel's cane before approaching Lizzy.

He explained to our cousin that Ciel didn't mean to lose his temper and said the ring was an important item to him. The butler returned the ring to Ciel and after shooting a warning glare at my brother did I release his wrist. Ciel pocketed the ring before approaching Elizabeth and he wiped away her tears with a handkerchief.

I smirked as Sebastian began to play the violin. Grell then rushed forward and he began to sing which made my eyes go wide. The others had theirs in the same manner.

"What the hell he can actually sing?!" Bard exclaimed.

"Oi! Am I too late for the dancing eh?"

Levi smirked leaning against the wall and he was all dressed up. I guess Ciel sent him an invitation and Mey-Rin had hearts in her eyes. Levi then approached me and bowed before offering hand out for me.

"Wanna dance cousin?"

"It would be my pleasure" I replied taking his hand and soon we were dancing with ease. Ciel and Elizabeth were doing the same and let's just say it was a nice way to end the day.

Later That Night

Elizabeth was completely exhausted and Grell decided to take her home. I was still in my dress and I was currently in the gardens getting some air. Mey-Rin was talking with Levi and I definitely saw some flirting going on between them. In my opinion Levi was a perfect match for the shy maid.

It was now night and tonight was a full moon. Thanks to its light the gardens weren't that dark. The current garden I was in was a rose one. Around me were all different colored roses which provided a romantic setting.

"I'd thought I would find you here"

Sebastian stood smiling and I could don't help the blush coming to my face. Even though we've been mate bound for two years I occasionally got shy around the demon. My mate walked up to me and offered me his hand.

"Milady may I have this dance? I couldn't ask before since I was providing music"

I placed my hand into his and he brought my palm to his lips kissing it. I placed my left hand on his right shoulder and his left went to my right hip. Soon he led us into a waltz and I did my best not to stomp on his feet.

"I was able to get the master's ring fixed" Sebastian confessed.

"How you manage to do that is beyond me" I joked as our waltz ended and the demon began another dance only this time it was a slow one. "But then again you are one hell of a butler"

"At the moment I am one hell of a dancer Little Dhampir" Sebastian corrected me.

He dipped me beneath him for a moment before I was pulled back up. I got dizzy and I told my mate I didn't want to dance anymore. Instead Sebastian held me close to him and he had his head resting on top of mine.

"Kiss me Sebastian" I ordered.

"As you wish" my mate replied before seizing my lips with his.

This kiss was simple and had nothing else. Through the mate bond I felt Sebastian's love seep into me and I made sure he felt mine. Despite him being a demon I loved him. And I always would for eternity.

Like Levi?

He will be paired with Mey-Rin. The blue dress Catherine wears actually came from an app called Choices. So Pixelberry gets full credit for its design. The red dress is actually the same one Rose wears when she meets Jack for first time in Titanic. Also on a side note garnets are my favorite gemstone.