~Ciel's POV~

Ciel had to admit… Ouran Academy was definitely a beautiful school, designed specifically for students of the higher class. Of course, that included himself. The interior was just as grand as the exterior, keeping up with the theme of sultry pinks and tranquil lavenders. He even saw some of the students, who all were exceedingly gorgeous, and were all wearing a blue-purple uniform with the Ouran Academy crest over the heart. It was obviously quite a prestigious school.

He made it to the main office, Sebastian following behind him. His butler would be awaiting him at the hotel room during the day, as only students were permitted during regular hours. Ciel wished that he could have him with him, but of course that wasn't possible. Why was he so desperate to have him near? Fear.

Ciel was scared to be alone ever since his encounter with the Baron Kelvin, but he wouldn't admit it to anyone. Nightmares plagued his sleep, and even hallucinations graced him during the hours of daylight. It was enough to make anyone feel as though they were going mad. He thought about this as the aged secretary looked up at him, and smiled with yellow teeth. "Hello, My Dear. How may I assist you on this fine day?" she asked sweetly.

He took a deep, shaky breath. "My name is Ciel Phantomhive, a new student attending from London."

"Oh! You're the young Phantomhive that the staff has been whispering about! We have been expecting you, Young Lad. Please, do follow me for the moment. Your companion can wait out here if he likes."

Ciel nodded, and followed the woman into another room. She rapped on the door with her knuckles. "Mister Kazama? The Earl Phantomhive is here to speak with you."

"Let him in," called the man sitting at the desk at the end of the room. Ciel walked in, feeling small standing across from him. The man was a decent size, with a powder white beard and moustache, complete with hair sticking out above his ears. His glasses were pushed downwards, giving the impression of a librarian. "Take a seat," he boomed.

Ciel sat down, feeling intimidated but keeping his expression calm and collected as always.

"Now then, it is a pleasure to meet you, My Lord." The man started, watching Ciel with an intense glare. "I am the Vice Principal. My name is Zennosuke Kazama. Now, don't expect me to speak to you with formalities after this. Once you sign the papers, you are an official student, and will be referred to by your own name. Is that clear?"

Ciel nodded, liking the Vice Principal less and less as the meeting continued.

"Good. Now, as I understand, you are quite a smart young lad. You are the owner of the most successful toy company in the world, and also the youngest Earl I have ever met. You must be quite clever. Therefore, you will be placed in Class A, where the smartest students are placed."

"Thank you, Sir," Ciel replied, staying respectful.

"Yes, well, it's necessary. You're skill in academics surpasses many of our students." He leaned in close, only centimetres from Ciel's face. "I understand that you are the Queen's Guard Dog, as well?"

Ciel stared at him straight in the eye, showing no fear.

"Just one more thing I'd like to get across from you, understood? Do not, I repeat, DO NOT endanger any of the students in our facility. Queen's orders or no, Japan is not her domain." Mister Kazama handed him a binder and uniform. "Welcome to Ouran, your first day begins tomorrow at precisely nine o'clock."

Ciel walked out quickly, not liking how his situation was. He needed to investigate the students, it was the whole reason why he came to Japan in the first place. The kidnappings were serious after all, with the students being from wealthy families. He would have to lie low for a while, act undercover…

He strolled out of the office, signaling for Sebastian to follow him out.