Lullay, Black Butler (sebastian michaelis love story) Chapter 6 – Her Butler, Partner

Notes: Onward!

I wake up slowly and I see its nightfall. I'm still in my clothes and I look at the Book of Shadows next to me. I only casted one spell from the book, but it seemed like it didn't work. A spell to where men are not attracted to me if I'm not attracted to them, but they keeping in. What's the spell that I casted? Sebastian…wait…why am I thinking of him? I'm not attracted to him…am I? I get up and see the door's not closed all the way. I leave my room and see if I can find Sebastian…but what good would that do?

"Elianna?" I turn and it's Sebastian, holding candelabra (3 stick candle).

"Oh, Sebastian."

"Is something the matter?"

"You know, don't you? The Book of Shadows."

"Yes. Your tutor tried to cleanse you from being a witch, but it seems like you are its new master now."

"But, I don't understand. I only casted one spell, which was a fail. But that shouldn't make me a master."

"Let me escort you so you may take a bath." I start to blush red.

"I…can bathe myself…but, I'd like your company though." He draws a bath and leaves so I can undress. I sit in the bathtub. "You can turn now." I say blushing.

"You are a lady. Why are you a maid?"

"If not for building the manor, then to take care of my girls. For new clothes, if they get sick and school for them."

"Speaking of your sisters, Luna mentioned of your kidnapper."

"James Alkery. We were students. After Madam May said she's a witch, I asked her of the Book of Shadows after Luna recovered it somewhere. Pretty much, if you use it for the good, you're invincible. The bad…your mind and heart is consumed by the darkness and the shadows. James heard and must want it for the bad. And I turn him down on courting with me. I used a spell to where men won't be attracted to me if I'm not attracted to them. But, it failed."

"Are you attracted to me?" My eyes widen and turn to Sebastian. I get out of the tub and wrap a towel around me.

"What if I say no?"

"Then maybe we shouldn't be like this." I go to him and I hug him from behind.

"If I say yes?"

"Then," he turns and his face is by me, "I guess we can work something out." I back away,

"Okay, okay. I am. But, I don't know how. I don't understand."

"Maybe I passed a test?"

"Huh?"

"Taking care of Luna and Lily."

"Yes. You're right. They trust you. You've taken so good care of them. And I did say I'd only court if they would love, care and protect my sisters more than I."

"I'll protect, care and love the same amount I'll give to you as your sisters, but, love between you and I…is a different definition."

"Sebastian…." I lean to him and he leans to me and his lips press into mine. But, it doesn't last long. He pulls away and says,

"Now, I must get you to bed." He turns as I put my nightgown on; short sleeves, goes down past the knees and light lavender.

"Hehe hehe." Sebastian turns.

"What are you laughing at?"

"I'm sorry. I just can't believe…I'm…I'm in love? Ridiculous. Can you, a demon, love?" As I touch my lips with my fingers.

Sebastian's POV

"I'm sorry. I just can't believe…I'm…I'm in love? Ridiculous." I silently gasp and my eyes widen. "Can you, a demon, love?"

"If a demon wishes." She lays in bed and I put the covers over her. She turns away from me and I'm ready to leave, until,

"Sebastian?"

"Yes, Eli?"

"Do you love me?" I chuckle.

"I wouldn't waste my time for love, if I were you."

Elianna's POV

He leaves. I smile. At least he's honest. But, I can't help myself. I sleep.

Morning comes and because of everything that happened yesterday, Ciel said for me to have a day off to recover. That's good, so I can read the Book of Shadows and see what's useful. I found a page that makes Protection Amulets. I need 8 gems; one for each person. Minus myself because I can just practice making barriers. 8 chains. Seems simple. Now, where to get the gems? *knock knock*

"Yes?" The door opens and it's Madam May. "Oh, good morning, Madam May."

"Good morning to you too. I see you've decided to do practice on your magic."

"Yes. I found a spell to make Protection Amulets."

"You need 8 chains and gems?"

"Yes. For everyone here at the Phantomhive household."

"But, what about you? There's a total of 9 here. I know you, Elianna."

"I can just make barriers."

"~sighs~ Okay. Here." She hands me a small black bag.

"What's this?"

"The supplies you need." I dump everything on the bed and there's 8 gems and chains.

"Madam May. Thank you!" I hug her and she hugs me back.

"You're very welcome. Now, your other schooling," She hands me a blue book, "Here's the book you left. Just read chapter 5 and be ready to summarize it."

"Okay."

"But, I want you to show me how strong you are."

"Huh?"

"Go on. Make a barrier."

"I don't even know the spell."

"This is already in your blood. Just stand up," I stand up, "Put your hands together like you're praying and your hands by your chest," I did, "Close your eyes," I did, "And empty your mind and imagine ONLY imagine yourself that there's a pink ball circling around you." I did. I'm focusing a ball around me. I feel…weak. I fall to the ground. "That didn't last long! Maybe you need a motive."

"A motive?" She smiles an evil smirk.

"What if someone was to come to take Lily and Luna away?" My eyes widen.

"No, they won't."

"Or, your precious Sebastian?"

"No!"

"Hurry before something happens."

"NOOO!" The barrier surrounds me and a shot of energy hits Madam May and she goes straight towards a wall. "MADAM MAY!" I run to her, kneel down to her, with the barrier still around me. "I'm so so sorry! I didn't mean for that to happen!"

"No, Eli. It's okay. Wow. I didn't expect this much power for a novice." The barrier disappears. "It seems that your power increased when I said Sebastian."

"Sebastian?"

"You don't remember, do you? You were knocked out and you called Sebastian's name." I start to go pink. "My dear Elianna." She places her hands on my face. "You're in love." My eyes are beginning to feel like they are making tears.

"Oh, Madam May. What do I do?"

"Accept your feelings. It's okay. You're in love."

"Madam May."

"He's your reason. To protect."

"But, Lily and Luna-"

"Yes, you love them, of course, but with Sebastian, this is a different kind of love."

'He even said that.' I stand up and help Madam May to her feet. I go to the bed and spread out the gems. I have the book in my hands and flip the pages to find the protection spell. I place the book in front of me on the bed. I spread my arms and said, "Goddess I Pray, With These Words That Sway, Protect the Ones I Love and All Troubles Be Shoved." All 8 gem stones shine and after few minutes, they all look like crystals and the chains were equipped already.

"There. You did it, Eli." There was:

Light Blue; Ciel's.

Light Pink; Lily's.

Navy Blue; Luna's.

Light Green; Baldroy's.

Magenta; Mey-Rin's.

Orange; Finny's.

Yellow; Tanaka's.

Purple with Black inside; Sebastian's.

"Very good, Eli." I smile. "Now, you give those to everyone. I'll be heading back to the city."

"Okay. I'll see you soon." I walk with her to the front door and she says,

"And don't worry. When it's time, you'll know you're ready." I start to blush; realizing she's talking about me and Sebastian. She leaves and I close the doors.

"She left?" I turn and there was the servants.

"Yes. She's heading back to the city. Oh! Here." I give everyone their Amulets. "I made these special crystals."

"Oh! How thoughtful, Eli!" says Finny, excitedly.

"This is really pretty!"

"Heh, I'm not one for wearing crystals, but I can't refuse a kind gift."

"Ho ho ho." I smile. I guess I should find the girls and give them their amulets. I go to the dining room and there's Ciel, Luna, Lily and Sebastian, all smiles.

"Pardon if I'm intruding."

"Oh, Eli! Feeling better?"

"Yes, my Lily. I feel much better."

"Come have lunch with us, Eli! Mr. Sebastian makes the best curry!"

"I'm glad you enjoy it, sweet Luna, but I need to read my studies. And practice more magic; just in case when the time comes to fight. But, here. I made these for everyone." I give everyone their Amulets. "Now, promise not to take these off."

"Okay, Eli." I head back upstairs.

Luna's POV

I look at the crystal.

'Pretty blue. There are not ordinary crystals. These are Protection Amulets.'

"I hate she does that." My sister breaks my thoughts. Lily, Sebastian and even Ciel put their 'crystals' on. "I know Eli's doing her best to take care of us, but Eli don't care for herself. When she studies, she don't eat and stays up all night. She thinks she's some super woman, but she's not."

"Maybe I should bring some lunch to her, Master?"

"I suppose you're right."

Sebastian's POV

I take Eli's lunch to her and I'm about to knock,

"Whoever's nearby, get away from the door. I don't know what will happen." I hear Eli say. I take a peek and I see her. My beautiful Elianna. She's concentrating with a teacup. Her eyes turn white and the teacup glows pink and it's rising like a levitation spell. She holds it in the air for few seconds and she gently places it down. I go in,

"Bravo, Elianna." She turns to me, eyes still white, and then goes back to her beautiful purple.

Elianna's POV

"Oh, Sebastian." I look down to my hands. He comes in with a tray of food.

"After your practicing, I'd figure you would be hungry." My stomach growls right on cue.

"Well, I am, but my studies come first. I need to learn how to defend and attack when it's time to fight. To protect my sisters. They are the number one important people to me." He smiles.

"You love them, you'll die for them?"

"Ok course. I'll die for anyone that I love. Even…"

"Even?"

"Even…Ciel Phantomhive himself." I couldn't tell him the truth. I can't tell him I'd die for him. His face turns stern.

"SEBASTIAN!" We turn and see the servants running to Sebastian.

"What is going on?!"

"She's here!"

"Who's here?" I ask.

"The Master's betrothed."

"You mean…fiancé?"

"Yes, that's right." We all leave my room and see a blond girl with literally curled up hair. She's with my sisters and they smile. Luna sees me,

"Eli! You met Lizzie?"

"Oh?" Lizzie says. She comes to me and twirls my hair. "That's very odd. I've never seen hair like that. What did you do to it? And how come your sisters have solid color?"

"Ah, heh heh. It's been a long time since I heard that question. I was born like this. The navy blue from my father and blond from mother. Besides, I think it's different."

"I agree with Lady Elianna. She is definitely a unique one." As I feel Sebastian's hand play with my hair.

"Anyway, Lizzie, what is it that you are here for?"

"Oh, there's a party tonight and there will be dancing and fun galore!"

"No, thanks."

"Aww! Please, Ciel!" I step in, placing my hand on his shoulder.

"Please, Ciel. I think this is a good change of scenery. Plus, you really should spend some quality time with the one that you'll be with for the rest of your life." I smile.

"Well, alright, but only if you go too."

"Ah, heh heh. I maybe an Everton, but I do not go to such things. Not ever since, well, you know."

"Lily and Luna will be fine. I'll make sure everyone here watches them closely."

"Well, okay. But I don't even have someone to accompany by me." I see a sly smile on Ciel. 'NO! DON'T DO IT!'

"I'm sure Sebastian can fill in that spot."

'SHIT!'

"And you'll want to give a good reputation to the Everton name. Plus, we can find some more information with your parents."

"Well…you do have a point there." I become serious. "Yes, alright, Ciel. As you wish."

FEW HOURS LATER

It is only 15 minute before we leave and Luna, Lily and Mey-Rin are helping me with my dress.

"I feel silly."

"Oh, stop, Elianna! You're gorgeous!"

"Yes, Eli. You're beautiful. Plus, you never go out. This is your chance to have fun!"

"And don't worry of the girls. I'll take care of them." Says Mey-Rin as she fixes my hair. (dress is the dress Ciel wears in episode 4 except there's no little hat, the dress is sky blue instead pink and there are the arm length black gloves also) My hair is a Psyche Knot. The navy blue on my hair shows up more and becomes noticeable than the blond. It was nice to see a change. "You look beautiful!"

"You'll sweep everyone off their feet, big sister!"

"You should have this style more. Especially since your bangs finally split!" Lily smiles.

"Yes. Finally." I stand up and straighten myself. Mey-Rin, Lily and Luna follow me to the Main Hall, where Ciel, Sebastian and everyone else is there. I remember Madam May say that I am in love. Am I?

"~gasps!~ You look soo adorable!" I see Lizzie, all smiles. Ciel, normal look, and Sebastian smiles.

"My, my, my Lady. You look so beautiful." He wears what seems to be… (like the tutor outfit he wears, only the cravat (or ascot…or necktie thing) is dark purple. No glasses and hair's normal) I blush slightly and I smile.

AT THE PARTY HOUSE

We arrive and Lizzie hooks arms with Ciel and Sebastian holds his arm out as I took my arm with his. There was a man at the front door.

'That man…'

"Ah, ha ha! Lord Phantomhive. It's good to see you with Lady Elizabeth." They walk in, "Oh? Well, I'll be! Is this Elianna Everton!?"

"Oh! Doctor Peterson!"

"I didn't expect you here."

"I am accompany with the Earl of Phantomhive."

"I understand! Ah ha ha! It's been such a long time. Last I've seen you, you were just 12 years old and telling me the cortex of the brain."

"I'm definitely my father's daughter. I am also being accompanied by Sebastian Michaelis."

"Good evening to you, good sir. It's nice to see an acquaintance to the young Lady Elianna."

"Very nice young man you have there. Her father and I work together…speaking of your father-"

"I have nothing."

"Don't worry, Eli. We will find them."

"Thank you." I smile, knowing I can depend on Peterson. Sebastian and I walk inside. Of course, the music of a waltz starts.

"My Lady," as Sebastian bows, "May you do me the honor on having this dance with me?" I bow back,

"Of course." He takes my hand and I place my hand on his shoulder and he places his hand on my waist. We dance to the music and I smile. 'Maybe Luna's right. Yes. Tonight, I'll have fun.' Seeing even Ciel and Lizzie dancing makes me smile.

"My Fair Eli. I've never seen you smile so beautifully before. You should indeed smile more."

"Why thank you, Sebastian. It's been so long since I've smiled like this." I feel closer and closer to him. We dance, drink, talk to other guests and around again.

No word on my parents, but I know they're alive.

Finally, it's time to leave. And boy…do I…do I feel…hyped. *hiccup*

We make it to the Phantomhive Manor and I hear,

"Sebastian, take Eli to her room. In this condition, she won't make it up the stairs alone."

"Yes, Master." He picks me up and soon as I know it, we arrive. He lays me down on the bed and helps me out of my dress and in my nightgown.

"Sebastian?"

"Yes?"

"Thank you for tonight. Can you spend the night with me tonight?"

"Dear Eli, that I cannot do. You need your rest. Now, I must help my Master retire. Good night, Fair Elianna." He leaves my room and shuts the door. I start to cry.

'I'm such a screw-up. I drank a little bit too much. Now, I'm drunk, kind of.' I cover my head with the blankets, crying. 'And I even kissed him.'