A.N- Sorry for being away so long. I hate Internet problems… Well, their fixed now and all is well. Also I want every one of you to know how happy I am for the outcome of this story. I'm literally starstruck! And sadly I'm not sure this'll last all that much longer as this chapter is 2 months into Bassy's illness. Anyway thank you all for the wonderful reviews! Hope you like chapter 10!

(Sebastian's POV)

Things were finally starting to look up. Or so I thought…

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It has now been almost two months sense I came down with the flu. I was slowly starting to feel better, which almost seemed unreal.

Well that's what I thought anyway…

X_X

After a while of steadily getting better, I started to grow anxious. Anxious to get out of bed, get to work, clean, cook, serve the Young Master, do anything but sit and waste away days.

As this continued my symptoms started to fade. The vomiting stopped as did the constant aches and pains that went along with being sick; even my headache started to dull. Light no longer bothered me, I started to eat a bit at a time (not that I really needed food.), I could stand without stumbling, and even my fever went down. I felt almost my best… almost.

I still had that nagging feeling of weakness and tiredness. But this was what I had predicted, it would last for another month or so.

Well one morning when I woke, I found myself feeling the best I had in what seemed like years. So upon this I got up (it was about 8:00.), got dressed and made myself look presentable. Afterwards I made my way down to the kitchen to start breakfast preparations, the whole time expecting to get lectured for not resting after just recovering.

Once I made it down, I entered the kitchen finding Tanaka cooking.

He heard my foot steps and looked over to see who it was.

"Mr. Sebastian? What are you doing out of bed? Do you need something?" He asked. But right then he noticed what I was wearing.

"Are you planning on working today? But don't you still need rest? That's what the Master has said." He asked.

"I'm fine Tanaka. I feel at my best." I assured him.

Tanaka walked up to me, stopping the preparations. "Bend down…" He ordered. I did as told. (I much taller than he, so I have to bend down for this.) Tanaka brought his hand up to my forehead like he had done so many times before.

"Hmmm… Your fever broke. How do you feel?" He asked. "I've already told you, at my best. Just a little tired, but it's nothing I can't handle." I replied.

He started to cook again without any further protest. But soon I took over and prepared a much better breakfast for the Master, the whole time enjoying myself. Laying in bed all day makes someone really miss their job, so I was very glad to be back.

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Soon breakfast was made and was loaded onto my cart. Tanaka watched me closely making sure I was alright, but he wouldn't find anything as I was fine.

I soon started to push the cart (and some tea obviously.) up to the Master's room.

When I entered, I did as I usually would and opened the rooms curtains. Then I pushed the cart closer to the Master's bed.

"Young Master, it's time to wake." I called.

"Alright…" Ciel replied sitting up. He didn't look over so he hasn't noticed who woke him.

I proceeded to the days schedule (that I had gotten from Tanaka.).

"Today's schedule contains a visit from Lady Elizabeth and lessons from your tutor. Once both are over you have the rest of the time for paper work sent by the Queen about different cases." I explained.

"Sebastian?" Ciel called looking over to me. "What are you doing up?" He asked with a surprised look on his face.

"I was feeling much better. So I made breakfast and woke you Lord." I replied. "Even my fever broke." I stated.

Ciel wanted to test my statement so he stood and walked over to me.

"Bend down." He demanded. I (again) did as told as he placed a hand on my forehead.

He looked surprised.

"Are you sure your feeling well enough to work?" He asked. "Yes, Young Lord." I replied.

He thought for a moment but then answered. "Very well."

I proceeded with my work and dressed the Young Master.

I could tell he was relieved that I was the one serving him today. He was probably happy that I was now healthy.

"Where would you like you breakfast Young Lord?" I asked with a slight bow. "I'll have it in the dining room." He replied as I finished dressing him.

I nodded standing up. I then led him down to the first floor and to the dining room.

"Today I have prepared pancakes with homemade maple syrup and melted butter. Served along with your favorite Earl Grey tea." I explained. Ciel took a bite of the food I had prepared. "It's good Sebastian…" He said just above a whisper.

Just then as the Young Master ate, I started to feel something.

A cough formed in my throat. I held it in and choked out a reason to leave the room, not wanting to cough in front of him because he'd surely send me away.

"I have to start cleaning, so I'll excuse myself Young Lord." I choked trying to sound normal. "Very well. You are dismissed." Ciel replied.

I left the room and headed away.

Once I was sure the Master wouldn't hear, I let myself cough.

"I-I guess not… a-all of my symptoms h-have dulled quite yet…" I said in between coughs.

I used the crook of my arm to muffle the sound of my coughing. I soon stopped and proceeded with my work despite my cough.

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Despite my now sore throat, I still felt the best I had in a while, so I proceeded to clean and dust and do everything I usually did.

But as I worked, I heard a small bell toll.

I looked over seeing several bells with room names above them. The Young Earl was calling me to his study.

I sighed and stopped what I was doing. "What does he need now? I have so much cleaning to do and with so little time too…" I said to myself heading down the hall to the Young Master's study.

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I knocked twice on the door but opened it with no reply.

"You needed something Young Lord?" I asked walking in. Ciel was sitting at his desk glaring at me. "Young Lord?" I asked walking toward him. "Come here…" He hissed waving his hand, signaling me to his side.

I did as told and walked over to his side. "Face me and bend down." He demanded. I nodded and did as told. Upon me doing this, he brought his hand up and placed it on my forehead, feeling for any type of abnormal warmth.

He again looked surprised.

"I told you Young Lord. My fever broke and it won't be coming back." I assured him. "I was just making sure Sebastian. I still don't need and incapable butler." He stated. "I know Young Lord." I replied with a smile.

"Can I return to my work now Young Lord? I still have so much to do." I asked. He nodded and waved me away.

I left the room and returned to my work.

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Soon I finished cleaning the first floor, as I looked at my watch.

"Fifteen minutes passed noon… I must hurry and start lunch preparations, Lady Elizabeth will be here at 1:30." I reminded myself heading to the kitchen.

I started cooking but as I worked I again felt something.

A feeling of sneezing came over me. I quickly ran out of the kitchen (to keep from sneezing on the food.) and pulled out a handkerchief. I used it to cover the sneezes and muffle them, hoping no one would hear.

"Damn it…" I whispered. "S-Some symptoms are coming b-back!" I cried between sneezes.

I feared for this to happen. I originally told the Young Master that my flu itself would last about three months. But it only lasted two. And now I could feel myself slowly slip back into that state.

I knew this would happen but kept telling myself I was okay, and after the sneezing stopped, coughing started, which triggered my headache to come back. And then I really started to feel bad. The only thing that hadn't returned was my fever and nausea.

'After everything comes back, I'll probably hit the peak of my illness.' I thought returning to work. 'After that happens I'll probably be sick for another month, completing my prediction of three months.'

I headed back into the kitchen and continued cooking.

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"CIELLLLLL!" I heard Lady Elizabeth call.

It was now about 1:30 and Lady Elizabeth again came for a visit with Ciel.

I finished and went to meet our guest.

"Hello Lady Elizabeth." I said with a kind smile.

"Oh, Sebastian? Ciel told me last that you were sick. I'm glad your feeling better!" Lady Elizabeth cried. "Thank you Milady." I said with a bow. "I'll take you to the Young Lord now, Lady Elizabeth." I said with a bow.

She smiled and gladly followed.

"Lunch will be served soon, I will come get you when I'm finished." I said as we entered the Young Master's room.

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"Lunch is served." I said leading the Young Master and his fiancé to the dining room.

"Today I have prepared sandwiches with assorted meats and cheeses. Dressed with a bit of mayonnaise. Along with freshly made lemonade." I explained.

Elizabeth took a bite, her face brightening as soon as the food touched her tongue.

"It's delicious! Sebastian you never cease to amaze me!" She cried. "Ciel how did you come across such a good butler?" She asked.

Ciel and I shared glances. "I-It's a long story…" Ciel replied. "One that you don't need to know." He claimed. She frowned at him.

"I must be going to finish my cleaning." I claimed with a bow. "Very well, Sebastian." Ciel sighed. "Your slow today aren't you?" He asked. "Well yes, Young Lord, considering my being sick." I replied leaving the room.

I headed away, making sure I was far enough away to start coughing again.

"I feel horrible…" I sighed clenching my throbbing head. I then felt myself start to shake. "It's cold in here…" I said. "But I have work to do. I'll rest later." I said stopping my shaking.

I headed up to the second floor of the mansion to start cleaning.

X_X

I looked at my watch.

"5:00, time to start diner preparations." I said quickly walking down to the kitchen.

I started preparing dinner for the Young Master and Lady Elizabeth. But as I worked I heard a loud shriek.

"NOOO PLU PLU!" Finny yelled.

The damn demon hound was again making trouble for me.

I ran out to where the noise came.

When I arrived I found Finny again holding a tight grip around the mutt's neck. Pluto was running around the foyer setting it on fire.

I immediately acted and grabbed the mutt's muzzle. I kept a tight grip, almost too tight.

"Damn mutt!" I cried. "Stop creating unnecessary problems for me!" I picked him up and threw him to the ground (making sure not to damage the floor.). He yelped and changed back into his human form.

I picked up the mutt and walked toward the front door. I opened the door and (literally) threw him outside. "Stay out!" I yelled.

I turned toward the foyer to inspect the damage. Luckily it was light and not hard to fix.

I started working on repair, but I felt myself grow weak. My legs tried to give out, but I wouldn't let them and I kept working.

To Be Continued…

A.N- Sorry about the sudden ending. It was getting really long, which is a good thing I know, but it would he really long if I continued with what I have planned. Hope you all liked it, I'm really happy to be back. (No more Internet problems for this girl! :-) I'll start on the next chapter right away. (Did you know this room me 2 days to write?) Please Review!