Okay, this one is some horrific manga/anime mashup that should never be allowed to happen with the current manga plot and anime-only characters. Also genderbending, cuz that's always fun. ALSO SPOILERS FOR CHAPTER 129. Hope you enjoy!

Sky Eyes:

"Ciel? Can I talk to you? It's about-"

Edward paused as he saw his cousin had company, he'd been staying at Ciel's for a while as they worked on getting Lizzy away from the Blue Cult and he hadn't heard anyone else arrive at Ciel's manor where they were staying.

Edward's first instinct was to murder Ciel for having another girl's arms around him (what?! Lizzy wasn't good enough for him?!) but he calmed down slightly when he saw Ciel's body language.

He was slouched in a chair, reading a few official-looking documents, one hand propped up on his chin. The girl in the frilly white dress, who appeared to be about Ciel's age or a year or so older, had her arms wrapped around his neck from behind as she leaned over his chair and read over his shoulder, but Ciel paid her no more mind than he would a shawl or coat, albeit a living, breathing, attractive coat.

Still, Edward waited pointedly to be introduced.

Ciel finally seemed to notice the blonde girl, he gave a lazy handwave; "Edward; this is Lady Allison Trancy, head of the Trancy household. Allison; this is my cousin; Lord Edward Midford."

Eyes a far brighter blue than a summer sky regarded him coolly and Edward got the feeling he was being assessed as a threat. Then her face brightened and the expression melted away as though it had never been there.

"Elizabeth's brother?" She asked brightly, she moved around Ciel's chair and, to Edward's shock, threw herself into his arms, "it's so nice to meet you! Like Ciel said, I'm Allison Trancy, a friend of Ciel's!"

A scoff from the chair behind them which they both ignored.

Edward tried not to jump violently, she was still touching him! Now Lady Trancy had both of her arms wrapped around one of his, holding her chest against his arm.

He could feel her-

Okay! He turned back to Ciel as his cousin spoke, "did you need something Edward? Let him go Allison." He added as an afterthought.

The blonde female pouted but did as requested. "It can wait," Edward managed and virtually bolted from the room.

The second the door shut behind him Edward heard Allison Trancy exclaim, "so that's your cousin?! You didn't tell me he was crazy attractive!"

"I sincerely did not notice," Ciel's voice assured her.

"Well if he's the next Lord Midford you can sign me up for being the next Lady Midford!" Allison exclaimed, there was a high-pitched hoot that sounded like she'd whistled appreciatively.

"I have nightmares about that," Edward heard Ciel say as he hurried down the corridor before he could hear any more.

A few weeks later Edward was again at his cousin's, Lizzy safely asleep in one of the rooms upstairs and both his cousins seated downstairs.

Needing to wrap his head around everything Edward walked through the Phantomhive's gardens. Spotting a slender figure seated on the fountain's rim Edward approached Allison Trancy, even though he knew it was bad form to be seen alone with a young, unmarried lady without a chaperone. She certainly hadn't seemed to care before.

"Lord Midford!" Allison greeted him far too cheerfully for the situation at hand.

"That's my father's title, don't call me that. My name's Edward," he said, sitting down next to her as she waved for him to do so.

It occurred to Edward that he hadn't spoken to Lady Trancy with the respect she was due but as though she were Ciel or one of his ilk.

Well not Ciel, apparently but…

"I'm glad Elizabeth is safe," said Allison, cutting into his thoughts.

"Me too," said Edward honestly, he caught the familiarity, "you know my sister?"

A nod, "we've met before a few times. I know most of Ciel's inner circle."

"And just who are you to him?" Edward asked.

Something dark flashed in Allison's eyes but it was gone almost before Edward saw it, "an ally. Perhaps the only one he has who understands."

Understands what? Edward wanted to ask but he knew he wouldn't.

"I see," he said, even though he didn't.

He thought about his other cousin, the real Ciel, not his brother, "did you know-"

"Yes." Said Allison flatly, cutting him off, "my Ciel told me ages ago. Like I said, I might be the only one who understands."

Edward was angry but not surprised. A fifteen-sixteen-year-old girl who was head of her household? There was no doubt in his mind that he sat beside a member of the Underworld, he couldn't expect them to play by the rest of England's rules, or understand their feelings.

"Don't be angry with him." Allison asked softly, "he loves you all. More than you know."

Edward didn't know what to say to that without starting an argument so he just sat there in silence, thinking over what was said and what was going to happen now, Allison's slight figure a comforting warmth by his side.

A month or so later was when Edward realized that the Queen's Spider wasn't a figure in his life he wanted to be rid of.

Apparently she had helped find Lizzy and so for that she would always have Edward's respect but he was startled to realize that it might be more than that. This eccentric, possibly crazy blonde was someone Edward liked for herself, not because it had anything to do with his sister.

He stretched out on Ciel's couch and his head ended up resting on Allison's thigh. In one of her quieter moods Allison didn't even look up from the papers she was reading, just rested one slim hand on the side of Edward's head for a second before carding her fingers through his hair. Edward shut his eyes.

It felt right.

Sniffing, Allison wiped the blood from her face.

"Hey," he couldn't stand to see her hurt, physically or mentally, so Edward knelt beside her, "it's okay, it's over. We caught them."

Allison looked up at him, "you shouldn't even be here."

"Maybe I don't mind England's Underworld as much as I thought I did," Edward offered her his hand.

Allison took it and allowed Edward to help her to her feet.

"Maybe-" Edward caught himself, they were both beaten and bloody, this wasn't really the place to talk of such things.

"Maybe…?" Allison prompted, a familiar teasing glint in her eye.

Edward was relieved to see it, as long as Allison had a look on her face that said she'd happily commit a scandal she'd be okay.

"Maybe we could see each other again… without the criminals and my family involved?" Edward asked, blushing furiously, this had been a huge mistake.

Allison eyed him, laughter and flirtation warring for dominance in those blue, blue eyes, "I'd really like that."

Edward hadn't let go of her hand and now his fingers tightened slightly on hers, making a true smile break out on Allison's face, which, in turn, made Edward smile.

Maybe this could be the start of something.

Done! Hope you enjoyed!