Feel free to hate Dylan's parents folks their jerks! And go Sadiel!

Catherine's POV

The next two days passed in a blur. When Lizzy sparred with Ciel she ended up winning a few rounds before Ciel caught up her. Together she and I trained hard with him and by the time the training period was over Ciel felt he was ready for the sword match.

The match would be in the same park where we went in search of the white stag. And we were on our way there now.

"You will win this fight little brother" I told Ciel who looked a little nervous. Sadie sat next to her mate and placed her hand on top of his.

Sebastian held Esme in his arms and our daughter was currently gnawing on one of her teething toys. Before leaving the mansion she had a decent nap along with being nursed and changed.

"I intend to win" Ciel promised. "It's not the fear of losing but whatever schemes Cross might pull once I defeat him"

"Dylan is actually a man of his word" Sadie stated. "You won't have to be concerned about any cheating"

"That does make me feel better" Ciel replied to his fiancée and he kissed her hand.

The servants were coming too and they were riding in another carriage. Also meeting us at the park was Sadie's family, Lizzy and hers, and Dylan Cross's parents. According to Sadie his family never approved of her courtship with their son. Apparently they saw Sadie as a damn brood mare and to be a wife who obeyed her husband at all times. I despised people like that.

Snake pulled the carriage to a stop and he shortly opened the door helping me and Sadie out first. Sebastian exited after Ciel did and Snake bowed before taking the carriage away. He rejoined us a few minutes later with Tanaka, Finny, Bard, and Mey-Rin.

"Oi!"

Levi and his parents came over and Mey-Rin blushed red when Levi kissed her hand.

"What are you guys doing here?" I asked my relatives.

"We came just in case Cross or his parents try to say the engagement to Lord Phantomhive and Lady Clarke is invalid" Aunt Briar explained. "Now may I hold my great niece?"

Sebastian smiled and handed Esme over to Aunt Briar before we made our way to where the challenge was going to be held. Already there was Dylan Cross with two older dragon shifters standing behind him. I can see why Sadie didn't like this mated dragon pair because no sooner had our group arrived both Mr. Cross and his wife were looking at Ciel with intense dislike.

Dylan shot his parents a look clearly saying to knock it off. Pleasantries were exchanged with Lizzy and her family along with Sadie's. Sebastian was helping prepare Ciel for the challenge while Dylan's own butler did the same with him.

"Now I can see why you don't like his parents" I told Sadie watching Dylan's parents continue to stare at our group with obvious disapproval. Esme was back in my arms since Aunt Briar's got tired.

"Their not very nice that's for sure" she hissed. "And I don't like the way their glaring at Ciel"

Soon Lord Clarke cleared his throat getting everyone's attention. He explained the rules of the challenge and what was allowed and what wasn't. Next the challengers had to state their names.

"I am Dylan Cross fighting for the right to have Sadie Clarke as my mate and wife"

His parents sneered at that remark.

"I am Ciel Phantomhive, Earl of the Phantomhive Estate and I too fight for the right to have Sadie Clarke as my mate and bride"

Next both challengers had to approach one another and shake hands. Both Dylan and Ciel walked until they were right in front of the other and they shook hands. Then both of them returned to their respective spots and Lord Clarke told the two of them to get ready.

Ciel got into his fighting stance as did Dylan and after the count of three finished did the sword duel begin. Sadie hadn't been joking Dylan was a good sword wielder and he was fast. Ciel thankfully dodged or returned a blow whenever he saw fit.

The intense training Ciel endured was paying off because my little brother was holding his ground very well against his opponent. I saw Aunt Francis was smiling and so was Edward. Things with the fight were going well until Ciel suddenly lost his balance and fell onto his back.

Ciel's POV

Cross placed his blade against my throat.

"It's over Phantomhive"

"Over my dead body it is!" I exclaimed and I kicked my opponent in the stomach. Cross swore and he clutched the area where I kicked him with one hand and I used that moment to get back onto my feet. I ran at the male dragon shifter and he was quick to block my attack.

I then got out of the way just as Cross's blade almost cut my cheek. Our dance of swords went on and I felt myself beginning to tire. But who I was fighting for kept me going and so I continued to exchange blows with Cross.

"Finish him boy!" my opponent's father shouted. "He's a human and you're a dragon!"

My opponent hissed at his father's remark and I could see the words his sire said bothered him. It was then I saw an opening and I used it to my advantage. Using my knee I hit Cross hard in the gut and the blow was harder from when I kicked him.

Cross swore and the next thing he knew I sliced his cheek and the dragon male fell onto his back. My blade was at his throat and the challenge was over. Whoever drew blood first was the winner and that was me.

The next thing I knew Sadie was hugging me. She was crying tears of relief and I dropped my sword so I could hug her back.

"Lord Phantomhive"

Both Sadie and I looked to Cross who was now back on his feet. My opponent looked content with being defeated and continued.

"I was wrong my lord" Cross looked to Sadie before returning his gaze at me. "You are a remarkable human who I can see truly loves Sadie and your desire to continue being her mate was what made you win today, and I am sorry I thought you were unworthy of her"

Cross then held his hand out and I smirked before shaking it.

"You fought well today too Cross be proud of that"

Catherine's POV

Things would have been better had Dylan's father not have stormed over and slapped his son hard across the face.

"You are pathetic boy" Lord Cross spat. "You losing to a human is a dishonor to our family"

"Oi! That's enough!" Lord Clarke shouted and Sadie's father stormed over to Dylan's. "What the hell is wrong you Cross?!"

Sadie let Dylan wipe his face off with a spare handkerchief.

"What's wrong is my son lost to a damn human child!" Lord Cross snapped.

Having enough of standing around I gave Sebastian our daughter and I was soon beside Sadie and Ciel.

Dylan's mother was beside her fuming mate and she shot me a look of disgust.

"Your pathetic" Lord Clarke countered at Lord Cross and his wife. "Dylan did well in the challenge and instead of being proud of him you choose to humiliate him instead"

"Again Clarke he lost to a human" Lord Cross hissed. The older dragon then sent a glare at Ciel. "I wouldn't be surprised if Lord Phantomhive cheated"

"ENOUGH!" I shrieked making Ciel and Dylan jump.

Lord Cross was now looking at me along with his mate.

"My brother did not cheat" I began. "He trained hard to win and he is damn worthy of being a female dragon's mate, forgive me if I'm being rude Lord Cross but you and your mate should be ashamed of yourselves"

"Stay out of this hybrid" Lady Cross responded. "A woman should never involve herself"

"Mother that's enough" Dylan interrupted.

All eyes were on him. Dylan looked to Sadie before he faced his parents.

"This behavior is unacceptable and I've had enough of it" Dylan continued. The dragon male then turned to Lord Clarke. "My lord I ask permission to seek council with your clan"

"What are you doing Dylan?" Lady Cross demanded.

"I'm leaving" Dylan told his mother. "I have my own fortune to be on my own and I no longer will be in a clan who disrespects others"

"No you won't boy your only eighteen"

"And he's of age to keep his fortune and change clans since he is an adult unless you have a say with the laws Cross" Sadie's father growled.

Lord Cross glared at Lord Clarke before he stormed off and Lady Cross didn't even say goodbye to her son and instead followed after her husband and mate.

"I'm proud of you Dylan" Sadie praised. "I know that wasn't easy for you"

"You were right I should have stood up to them before" Dylan replied. "I'm sorry Sadie for being such a fool"

"Young man what you just did was admirable and our clan will welcome you" Lord Clarke reassured the young dragon.

"Then I look forward to seeing what England has to offer me again and perhaps later I will have Lord Phantomhive's luck with a mate of my own"

Back at Phantomhive Manor.

Ciel's POV

Sadie returned with the rest of us back home. At the moment she and I were playing chess.

"I win Little Mate" Sadie said making the winning move.

"Yes it would seem so" I chuckled.

My mate then suddenly placed her hand on top of mine.

"You made me very proud today Ciel"

I picked up her hand and kissed it.

"I will never stop fighting for you Sadie don't ever forget my love for you"

"Watch it Little Earl I already shed enough damn tears today" the dragoness warned.

"As you wish" I responded in defeat holding my hands up in surrender. "Now do you want to go one more round?"

"Oh your on my love" came my fiancée's sassy reply.

Catherine's POV

"I must say the young master did well on his own today" Sebastian said.

He and I were walking along the grounds since it was a nice evening for a change. Sebastian held Esme in his arms while my arm was linked in his.

"No shit mate" was my return statement.

"Mrs. Michaelis you should refrain from using such language in front of our daughter" the demon teased. He had a point on that and I blushed.

Sebastian chuckled before gently giving me a light peck against my lips.

"Be glad your human form is good looking husband"

"Oh? Are you implying you wish to see my true form?" an amused smirk came to his lips.

"I wouldn't be afraid of your true form Sebastian" I corrected. We both had stopped walking when I said that. "I would probably be surprised at first but I would love you all the same"

Sebastian chuckled before he kissed my forehead.

"Besides don't those high heeled boots hurt to walk around in sometimes?"

"Actually no" my mate confessed. "In fact it feels absolutely liberating"

I snorted before the two of us resumed our walk before it got dark.

When Sebastian says about walking in high heels is actually real. Look it up on youtube XD. Next chapter I'm planning on introducing Finny's girlfriend.