Silence filled the room, the siblings stared at their parents for what felt like eternity.
"Mum, Dad, wha-why?" Rowan said at last, placing an arm around Kathryn and Angelina.
"Sometimes things happen." Ciel answered. "I'll still be there for you all and so will your father, that won't change at all." Kathryn and Rachel couldn't hold back their tears.
"But you loved each other so much." Rachel sobbed.
"And we will always have love for each other, we are parting on good terms and I've offered your mother an open invitation, just as I offered all of you, to come and visit anytime you like or if at any time you need a place to stay. He and I will be there for the big events in your life and there's no need to worry about us arguing and not getting along. I do still care for him and I don't want you to be too upset.
"How can we not be, after everything- if you still love Mom, why are you doing this?"Kathryn asked brushing her long silky black hair away from her face.
"Kathryn my dear, it's because I still love your mother that I feel it's best to let him go. He and I have been together for a long time and things don't always go as you hope."Sebastian explained "But we will remain friends. After all, we do have you six."
"so, you still love Mum, but you're not in love anymore, can that- that doesn't sound right." Sebastian remained silent, in truth, Ciel was the and forever would be his only love.
"Did something happen between you two, maybe Grandmother can help or Grandma Rachel. They give good advice maybe if you just talk to them-"
"Sister Rachel, I'm afraid this isn't an easily solved problem. As Dad said, they still care for each other and that's the best we can hope for, this is to be their lives."Evian said gently.
"No. That's not fair, no one loves their mate more than Dad loves Mom!"Angelina cried angrily. "Mom, I can't accept this. You without Dad, how will you eat, the only option left to you would be to create a contract. I-"
"I will make sure your mother has all the required feedings until he can find one. When the time comes I shall even help him to find a contract of his own. He and I even spoke about doing one together so that he may learn. We'll still be a family, we just won't-"
"Brothers and sisters, Mama and Dad have never done anything with the intention to hurt us. They've always known what is best. We must therefore respect their choice and trust in them to keep their promise to us. we have grown and are now living our own lives. Allow them to do the same. It will never be the same, this is true, but we still have our family."Evian told them.
Rachel placed a clawed hand to her chest.
"This news, it hurts my heart, but I still love you both so much."She said rising from the sofa and embracing her parents.
"We love you too. All of you." Ciel said. One by one, the siblings approached their parents embracing them lovingly. All except Angelina who sat in her seat, her arms crossed over her chest.
"Angel, I know this is a lot but I promise it'll be fine." Ciel comforted.
"Nothing will ever be fine mom. How can you say that. You always told me when I was little that our family will always be there for me, you're the only ones that are, I know I have anger problems but Mom, you're there to help me, even now that I'm older. I don't want our family to be broken." She raged. Ciel stood from his chair, making his way to his daughter.
"Angelina Marie, my favorite wild child, the only difference will be that I won't live with your father, I'll no longer be his mate, but I am now and forever your mother. Our family is not broken, there's nothing in the world that could do that. it's just a little change." the younger demon held onto her mother tightly, her head resting on his chest, listening to the sound of his heartbeat.
"Where will you go Mama?"
"I'm not sure where I want to go just yet. Nothing is official, not for the next few days."
"You could stay with me if you want, Mama."
"No Brother, I want to stay with mom, Vincent can-"
"But I need mom too!" The younger twins cried.
"Children, thank you for offering, but this is your time now. Go out into the world and enjoy it. I'll be just fine."
"Dad would never tell you to go, maybe you could stay and we can see you when we visit him."Kathryn suggested, her siblings nodded in agreement.
"Don't think your father didn't offer. He went so far as to offer me to live here and he would leave. Or that I could stay in the building across the yard. This is something I have to do."
"Then why go at all, he obviously wants you here, Mum." Rowan pressed.
"That would be my fault, dear ones." Sebastian said to everyone's confusion. "I bonded with your mother when he was very young. He had yet to experience the world, and then he was thrown into this life fairly quickly, we decided to have our family, please don't misunderstand, none of this is your fault, it simply happened this way."
"I think for the moment, we should leave this conversation for another time. I only get to see you all together rarely. We should try to make the best of it. We could all use a bit more cheer let's go see what's in the dinning room shall we?"
"Follow your mother, everyone. I'll be with you soon."Sebastian called, he watched as they obeyed and were soon out of sight.
"How long are you going to pretend that you're alright with this, Master?" Cynna asked from behind.
"Just long enough to find a few moments to myself. I can't show the children how painful this is. We agreed to keep good spirits in front of them. Ciel is so sure he needs this. I suppose I understand to a degree. It makes it no less painful."
"Of course not. I know you do not like to hear this sir, but there are others."
"No, my old friend. There can only ever be one. I will not replace my Ciel. I am however, grateful that he will still remain in contact." Sebastian turned his attention to the rings lying on the stand.
With a heavy sigh, he exited the room and continued down the hall to join his family.