Chapter 13
So many questions rang in Ciel's head. Was Sebastian okay? Would he be okay? Did the demon still consider the contract valid? Did he still consider the contract valid? Why did Sebastian run from him?
Alois help Ciel to his feet, "Was it something you said?"
Ciel shook his head, "I don't think so. I think it's something deeper than that."
"What do you mean?"
"Well, he looked very confused, even as he called me 'master'."
Claude approached him, "I believe I know what it is."
Ciel turned him, interest peeked.
"Even the souls of demons are sent places after they pass. Brought back from that place, they may respond with one of two reactions. They'll either show great gratitude, or they'll show utter confusion before throwing fits of anger or disappointment. It all really depends where the soul was sent after death."
"You mean like Heaven or Hell?"
"Not exactly. I don't know a single demon that knows anything of Heaven. They either go to Hell or they're free to roam a place that's completely peaceful; similar to Heaven, but one that knows no God."
A look of knowing crossed Ciel's face. It became obvious to him. Wherever Sebastian had been before the reversal had been activated, he had been happy there; resting in a peace he may had been wanting for the longest time. Did he now resent Ciel for it?
"I need to speak with him." Ciel stood and turned to Alois and his servants, "Can you take me back to my mansion?"
Ciel returned back to his mansion first thing the next morning. He'd refused to tea and breakfast and instantly had his luggage packed into a waiting carriage.
Alois didn't seem to be at all pleased to see Ciel leaving, though Ciel figured this much. The blond had clung close to his side ever since his arrival. To tear him away was like tearing a young child away from a toy, and that's what bothered Ciel and made him hurry out the door faster; not just for Sebastian's sake, but for his own as well.
"It is unfortunate that you couldn't stay longer," Claude said in a monotone voice.
"I did only need to get away for a short while," Ciel pointed out as he loaded himself into the carriage, "Tell Trancy to invite me to a ball, or something, if he wants to see me so bad."
Claude nodded as he left to the rest of Ciel's trip home to the triplets. Thompson shut the door and climbed into the back of the carriage with Timber while Canterbury grabbed to the reins and gave them a quick snap.
Alois and Claude stood in the driveway and watched them leave.
"This isn't fair!" Alois hissed, turning to his butler, "Ciel Phantomhive was supposed to stay mine! And that Sebastian . . . What kind of pathetic wretch kills himself over a stupid order? What a load of . . ."
Claude silenced him with a motion of his hand as he looked down at him. The glare of the rising sun could not hide the glare in his eyes.
"You know what, sir? Have you given me the exact same order, I probably would have done the same thing."