Woooooo 2 chapters you can thank LadyofMusic because she writes it edits i only help with ideas and she posted the two chapters without telling me lol

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Chapter 3 His butler, Retrieves

The next day, Yuki was rushing around the circus, calling out for her niece, her brother-in-law and mother in toe.

"I swear, Cimi, your daughter has a habit of messing up everything…" He sighed softly, a small smile on his lips

"How so, Yuki? She told you she was going into town two days ago, can't blame her for keeping to her plans."

"But mother told her the Earl was coming yesterday… A chance to improve her circumstances is far more important than shopping!"

"Calm yourself, Yuki, she'll be here before the Earl gets here. I know it," her mother said, nodding to herself.

"With all due respect mama… I doubt it. I swear she does it to spite me…"

"Now that is enough nonsense. She's probably gone to get herself something more… Fitting, to working in a manor. I hardly think the Earl would permit her to dress for work as she does here…"

"And if he does, I'll ensure her employment is short lived…"

"Da, Grandma!" A male voice called from behind them.

The three turned to be greeted by a red faced, gauntly young man, who held a striking resemblance to Lily, bar his eyes. They were the same shade of green as Cimi's. He bent over, supporting himself by leaning his arms against his thighs.

"Well? Did you find her?!" Yuki snapped, brushing through the pair, "where is she? Come on, boy, speak!"

"Calm yourself, dearest sister." Cimi scolded gently, he was getting tired of his sister-in-laws tone when it came to his children. "Catch your breath son, did you see your sister?" He nodded, slowly standing up straight again.

"I did da, she went straight to her tent to pack. I offered to help but she sent me on… Are all girls weird, da, or is it just sisters?" He asked, making his father chuckle, patting his boy on the arm.

"You know how she is, very private about her things… What ya get from sharing everything for so long I guess… Don't take it to heart son, she's just excited." His son nodded, brow creasing slightly.

"Yes da… Oh, and she said she spotted the Earl's carriage heading here… Wonder how she got back so quick, did she take a horse da?"

"Possibly," he laughed, leading him away from his aunt. "Come on, let's go see if we can help her…"

"But she sent me…"

"That was you, son, not me."

"Yes da."

Lily was rushing to and throe in her tent, packing away everything she could into the cases she had, humming softly to herself as she went.

"Lil, you in?" Her father called, before walking in, her brother behind him. "So… How are you fee…" His eyes landed on the slight scuff marks on her arm and clothing, "what happened?" He asked, concern for his daughter clear in his voice. She looked up, tilting her head slightly before looking over herself.

"Oh… Nothing, I was just running late… Are they here yet?"

"Not yet, Lily pad, but if you spotted them on your way back then they'll be close." She nodded, looking to her vase of flowers, a small smile on her lips."Don't rush so much, Lil," her father said, coming over to give her a hand, her brother trailing behind him, head bowed.

"Yes… Of course, papa." She said, nodding.

Twenty minutes later, the five primary Matchka's stood in line, Lily in the middle, as the Phantomhive carriage drew to a halt before them. Yuki curtsied, earning bemused looks from the other four, as the Earl and his butler emerged. She merely sneered at her family, before rising to her full height again.

"Welcome back, dear sir, I hope your journey was smooth and without trouble."

"It was…" Sebastian replied, "we had a slight issue in the town, but nothing too severe…" He said, as Ciel looked to the youngest of the three women, Lily now trying to suppress a laugh, barely succeeding.

"Are you ready to go, Miss Matchka?"

"Yes sir, I'm ready when you are." She said, saluting him, letting out a slight giggle, earning a groan from her aunt. Ciel nodded, looking to Sebastian, who was smirking to himself.

"Load Miss Matchka's possessions onto the carriage, Sebastian."

"As you wish, My Lord," he said, hand over his heart as he gave a slight bow.

"I'll give you a hand, Seb…" Lily said, indicating for him to follow her, "don't want you snapping in two, now do we…" She teased, smirking at him.

"But of course, Lilith" he said, following her lead as she narrowed her eyes at him.

"That girl…" Yuki muttered, lips pressed together into a thin line. Cimi sighed, turning to Abe.

"Go give them a hand, son."

"Yes da," he said, turning and rushing to his sister tent, "wait up Lil…"

"So… Go away, Abe,"

"But… Da told me to help…"

"Fine… Help by bothering someone else!"

"Ok… Hey!"

"So… What actually is my job?" Lily asked, as she piled a smaller set of boxes up before lifting them, "I mean, what are my daily tasks, how long do I work… You know, all that?"

"You will be the new Phantomhive housekeeper, and so will do all that the role requires…" Sebastian answered, picking up her trunk.

"You really think you're a witty one, don't you Seb? Well… If I don't know what I'm doing then I won't do anything then, how does that work for ya?" She said, climbing onto of the carriage with grace and ease, fastening her cases in place. She sat up there, legs hanging down, eyebrow raised at him.

"You will handle the accounts, linnen, our maid, ensuring the household is kept to a certain standard, as well as purchasing and maintaining supplies."

"And what, may I ask, will you be doin' while I do all that?"

"Whatever our Master requires." She rolled her eyes, leaping down, landing on her feet.

"No doubt passin some of that down the line then…" She smirked, bumping him with her shoulder, as she walked over to her family. Sebastian followed her over, standing on the other side of Ciel.

"As I am sure Sebastian has told you, I assure you that your daughter will be treated fairly."

"Indeed he has, m'Lord." Cimi said, nodding slightly, "and you've given us no reason to doubt that."

"Well then, if everything is loaded on, I shall bid you all good day." He said, bowing his head, before turning and making his way to the carriage, Sebastian following, holding the door open for him. Lily stood before her family, alone, hands flexing as she looked each of the other four in the eyes, tugging at her sleeve cuffs.

"I guess, I will… See you later?"

"You will, Lily Pad, you will…" Her father said. She nodded, biting her lip.

"Well… Good bye… I'll write when I can, an know where you's are…" She said, turning and walking towards the carriage. Sebastian, who was sitting up front, horse reins in his right hand, offered his other hand to her. She smiled weakly, taking it as she climbed up to sit next to him. Once she was seated, Sebastian started the carriage for Phantomhive manor.