Ciel turned to Sebastian not knowing what to do. Sebastian could only attempt to comfort the younger Michaelis children.
"Daddy, will the scary noises come and get us?" Rachel rubbed the tears from her eyes as more fell.
"D-Do not w-worry sister, I will not let them get you or our babies." Vincent vowed from behind his father.
"You are very brave brother Vincent, thank you, but you are tiny like me, how will you stop them?" She sniffled tightening her grip on Sebastian's arm.
"I will do it, it is okay. Mommy and dad are here too, they will not let anything bad get us, not ever." Vincent replied.
Rowan shivered on the bed, clinging to his bear and sobbing quietly. The loud noises were only becoming getting closer.
"Sebastian, they're destroying the entire-" Ciel began only to be cut off when Sebastian leaned down and kissed his head.
"I know my love, it will be alright, whatever it is they're doing, they're only objects and can be replaced, As long as we're up here, that's all that matters."
"You can't replace the photos of the children when they were babies or the drawings that were-"
"Ciel, dear one, I know you're upset but our children are with us, they need us to stay focused. Right now we just need to figure out what we're going to do."
"Mum, I don't want them to come. They'll be mean to us, I hear them and it's not a nice sound."
"It's alright Rowan, I won't let them hurt you, I'm still your mother, no matter what. That means I'll still look after you." Ciel reached out and took his youngest son's hand. Evian whimpered on his mother's lap.
A high pitched shriek reached their ears, forcing Sebastian to cover Rachel's mouth with his hand to muffle her frightened scream.
"We must be quiet now my little ones, it's very important that you do your best to stay silent at the moment." He whispered to the children. Ciel stood up, still holding Evian in his arms.
"I've got you Evian, it's alright." He soothed.
"Do not let go Mama, it will take me away and then it will be mean to us. I do not want to be taken away from my Mama and dad and brothers and sisters, please Mama."
Ciel turned, sitting Evian on the bed and kneeling in front of him.
"Nothing can ever take any of you away from me. Not even a hundred monsters could do it. I'll always protect you. Never ever forget that." Evian nodded.
"What if they come up, we are hiding and they are getting us." Rachel fretted. It was in that moment that Ciel had his idea. He quickly put on a small smile.
"Little ones, would you like to play a game with us?" Sebastian stared at his mate in confusion.
"A game, I like to play, but the monsters will get us."
"No, they're not allowed, it's- it's one of the rules, they're scary but they're not allowed to hurt you. What I need all of you to do is go into the closet and hide. I'll even let you watch the babies but you have to be very quiet." Ciel whispered.
"But M-mama, it is not a game, they are going to-"
"You're my very first baby Evian, that means I need your help. You have to make a team with your brothers and sisters and make sure only someone from our family can find you when this part is over, can you do that?"
"I am good at hiding, I like this game." Rachel said beginning to calm down.
"I will play, can Brother Rowan play?" Vincent asked hopefully.
"Of course, this game is for everyone. Sebastian, can you get Kathryn and Angelina?" Without a word, Sebastian moved to the cradles and lifted the sleeping infants into his arms and walked them over to their siblings.
"Evian, you're big enough now to hold the babies so I want you to take Angel and help your sister and brothers with Kathryn, go in and sit down, I'll give her to you."
"I-I will be the very best, bravest Evian e-ever for my Mama. Even if I am afraid." He said stepping into the closet and sitting down behind several boxes.
"That's my good boy." Ciel said giving the baby to his son. The others followed staying close to their brother.
"Mommy, could I have baby Kathryn?" Rachel asked holding out her arms. Ciel carefully placed the infant on Rachel's lap, Vincent and Rowan moved to sit in front of their sisters.
"Don't worry Mum and dad, we will win the game. We can do it."
"Yes, I know you can, now don't come out until someone comes to get you and stay quiet. I love you all very much." Ciel said not allowing the smile to fade. He closed the door silently.
"Ciel-" Sebastian began as his mate began to tremble. The older demon pulled him into a hug.
"You did the right thing. You turned it around and you're keeping our little ones calm. I'm proud of you."Sebastian whispered in Ciel's ear.
"If they do come up here, we don't even know what they are. What sort of creature makes such an awful sound how do we protect the children?"
"We will. This I promise you." Again the shriek echoed through the castle, followed by the angry growls, now drawing closer to the stairs. Ciel pulled away suddenly and rushed to the door.
"What are you doing?" Sebastian asked in alarm.
"they're near the stairs now, Lizzy's room is one of the first they'll pass." Ciel replied opening the door and rushing into the hall. He would have to get there before they did.