Author's note: Hi everyone, glad to see you back for more(^_^) Yeah, that was Griel. Hopefully he will appear more in the story. This chapter will be about the ball.
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Disclaimer: I don't own Kuroshitsuji or Sebastian, but I do wish I had such a cool butler like him!
Here we go:
Chapter 4
Selina was wandering around the mansion, until she reached a locked door. Hearing the sound of footsteps she spun around to see an elderly lady staring at her. She was a tall woman with graying hair and dull green eyes. The girl tried to move away from her, but got stopped.
-You are the master's grandson?
-Granddaughter, Selina Phantomhive, this is just a costume…
The lady gasped and nudged her in the back, to another room. Selina didn't try to stop her, because she didn't see any danger in this act. But then she decided to ask:
-Where are you taking me?
-To the master!
-To uncle Ashley? NO! – Selina stopped in her tracks and turned to face the woman. –I'm not going to him!
-No, Milady… To THE master, - she smiled and opened a door with a key hanging on a chain on her neck. It creaked and opened… And the girl saw a portrait of a young boy, her grandfather Ciel, the same portrait she had sent Sebastian to find. A big painting with a heavy wooden frame, decorated with blue gems. Selina couldn't help but to admire the stern and determined gaze that looked down at her… But something was of…
-I can't call that man my master, even Lady Emily changed after her wedding… It's so sad… Are you really the young master's daughter? - Young master… She probably meant Selina's father… So the girl nodded. The old maid looked up at the painting and said:
-You see Earl? Not all is lost!
-Ma'am who are you talking to?
-The master… But why are you here?
-I've come to take back what is mine, - the girl laid a hand on the woman's shoulder. Selina heard sadness in the lady's voice, and watched as tears sprung to her eyes. The girl asked what was wrong and listened…
-They want to fire me, to send me out on the streets… I don't have anywhere to go. I don't even have a family… I won't even last long. I just can't leave, I've been here all my life. And the worst part, they want to get rid of everything that has to do with Earl Ciel, don't they have a heart?
-Even Aunt Emily? Can't believe I'm hearing this… Don't worry, I will make sure you stay.
-Really? You will do that for me?
-One very good person taught me never to lie. If I promise something I definitely keep my word.
-Then here… Remember that locked door? This is the key, you will find many things there.
-Thank you, - Selina took a small key and hid it in her sleeve. The maid walked her out of the room they were in and bowed, as she could, because of her age. Halfway down the hall, she turned and loudly said: – I will be back, you'll see.
When she was far enough from the old woman, she stopped, lifted her eye patch, and calmly called Sebastian. He appeared beside her in a minute, sinking to one knee.
-I found the painting, but I want to investigate one place… Come with me.
-Yes, Milady.
Returning to the locked door and opening it, Selina waved at her butler to go in first. When he told her that it was safe she too entered… It was Ciel's office. The girl even believed that nothing was ever touched in there.
-Judging by the layers of dust, no one cleaned here for years, - whispered Sebastian, sadly walking over to the table that stood by the window…
-Young Master, the mail arrived.
-Sebastian, I want something sweet.
-No, you have an important meeting today, you must save your appetite.
-Just bring something.
-No.
Sebastian couldn't stop the memories as they flowed through his head. He remembered how it was to serve here, to obey his master. He even remembered the over exited servants that always made him do their work for them, because they just weren't capable of it… He lowered his head, but slightly shuddered when he felt a light touch. Looking up he saw "Ciel"… He closed his eyes and sighed.
-Sebastian, are you alright?
-Lady Selina?
-You called me by my name?
-I deeply apologize, Milady, - Sebastian quickly corrected himself.
-That's alright. I don't see anything wrong with that. You know me for 5 years already after all. – The girl nodded. - I'm going to look around, okay?
-Yes, Milady. But…
-What, demons have emotions to, right? – Selina shrugged, cutting him off, and wandered to a book shelf and started looking through some of them. Because of the dust she started sneezing, however didn't stop her search. She paused after opening one and slightly smiled.- Sebastian, is this you and grandfather Ciel?
-Yes, it was taken by a special photo camera, - he answered, opening the curtains, to let in some more light.
-Thanks, open the window itself to at least a little, it's very stuffy in here. – Looking back at the photo she couldn't help but ask: -Who's the naked guy in the window?
-That was a demon dog, Pluto. I have no idea how he got up there.
Selina looked at the book that the picture was in, but couldn't understand a word written in it…
-Can you read this?
-Yes Milady, it is in French, - said the butler, taking the book from the girl's hands and flipped through the pages.
-You know French? Wow, didn't know that… What does it say?
Sebastian started reading and Selina couldn't help, but to stop her investigation, let her guard down and listen. He had a very calm and even voice that sent goose bumps down her spine. She liked that feeling. Peaking onto the page, from which Sebastian was reading and tried to follow along. She even tried to repeat the words after the butler, not noticing the fact that he was watching her.
-Milady, we should get back to our search.
-Oh, right, sorry, - Selina said, turning away, blushing, to walk over to Ciel's desk. Opening one of the drawers she found some papers. They were slightly brown from time, but you could still make out what they said. One of them was a contract for the company's new toys: models of vessels. Looked like Ciel didn't have the chance to finish the deal though… Selina thought for a moment… If you make them remote controlled, then they may be pretty popular even now. If not for kids, then collectors for sure! Another was a letter:
Whoever is reading this, I just hope it's a Phantomhive…
Folding the letter, she hid it into her vest. She wanted to read it in a more peaceful place. Now she had to keep looking. Sebastian to was going through the familiar office, helping the girl. Who else knew this place then he? No one of course… They didn't even notice how fast time was flying…
-Milady, we should be going downstairs, to the ball room. Otherwise we will be late.
-Sure, - she nodded, and following the butler out. The ballroom was decorated with holly. Crystal ornaments were hanging in the giant tree in the center. On top of it was a shining figure of an angel. Alois was dancing around, which caused Selina to wrinkle her nose. Annoyed she turned away from her cousin… But Sebastian stopped her and motioned that she couldn't act this way. Groaning, she leaned against the wall…
-I will get you something to drink, My Lord, - the butler, bowing disappeared into the crowd. Selina closed her eye to relax, but her peace was interrupted…
-Do you dance?
In front of her, stood a black haired girl with brown eyes, blushing bright red. At first Selina just wanted to ignore her, which she did, but the girl was very serious:
-So? Do you? You know you are very cute in that outfit! Who are you?
-Ciel Phantomhive, - answered Selina, her blue eye looking past the unwanted admirer, searching for Sebastian. But when she did find her butler he was smiling. It seemed he was enjoying the fact that his mistress was actually taken as a boy.
-Never heard of him! I'm Snow White, - the nuisance giggled.
-Well I never heard of her,- stated Selina, hoping she hurt the girl enough for her to leave her alone, but she wasn't that lucky. "Ciel" was grabbed and dragged onto the dance floor by "Snow White". Remembering Sebastian's lessons, she placed one hand on the girl's waist and moved it time with the music. If he said that she was a bad student… This girl was terrible!
-Ow!
-Sorry! I usually don't dance waltzes…
-I don't either, but can't you stop stepping on my feet?
- I'm not doing this on purpose you know!
-Well, I'm not so sure…
Selina was purposely acting rude, because she didn't want anyone to bother her. She didn't want to dance! Her feet were starting to hurt. She wanted to yell, but since all around her were her cousin's guests and Alois himself… She couldn't let her pride drop in front of everyone in the ballroom. After the sixth time her foot was trotted on, and hissed to "Snow White":
-Let me go, I just can't take it any more…
Suddenly Selina heard a scream. Motioning to her butler, she ran out of the dancehall. It was the same old maid she meet a couple of hours before. She was sitting on the floor, clutching her heart.
-What happened?
-The painting they took it away!
-Where?
The woman pointed a bony finger to the right and the two took of.
-Why do the Trancy's want to get rid of it so badly?
-Probably because it is a reminder that they don't belong here.
They reached a glass door to a balcony and saw that two men were about to through the painting from the second floor. Selina took a deep breath and shouted:
-Don't you dare do a thing to it!
Seeing her the men froze, and one of them let go of the massive wooden frame without realizing it and cried:
-Ghost!
-Where? Oh, you mean me? – Selina smirked evilly, stepping toward the men, holding the heavy frame. One of the men got scared by the way the "ghost" was acting and let go… The painting fell from the balcony and scattered.
-How could such a wooden frame break so easily? –the girl noticed something in the ruins. – Sebastian! Check out if the portrait can be saved, that's an order!
- Yes, Milady.
Selina sent a death glare toward the two men, who realized, that in front of them was just a child and got mad. They started walking towards her…
-How could you let such a treasure for my family get destroyed?
-It's your fault! You scared us, and we let go! Our boss will kill us for our mistake… We weren't supposed to let anything happen to the portrait…
-Who is your boss? Ashley Trancy?
-That is none of your business! Get out of the way, brat! – the men pushed Selina out of the way and hurried inside. The girl waited for Sebastian…
-I think you will be happy to hear that I found something very important.
-What? Speak up!
Sebastian bowed to her and, taking her hand, slipped something on her finger. The girl was afraid at first to look and gulped… On her thumb was a bright blue diamond ring.
-Where did you get this?
-Looks like it was hidden in the wood of the frame. You must have noticed the blue gem decorations on it? – Selina just silently nodded, so Sebastian continued. – They were made to look like the diamond, but the rest is a secret to me now…
The girl gapped at the butler. So maybe that is why she felt so strange, when she saw the painting.
-But I don't think the painting itself will be able to be saved… When it fell, it was damaged.
-And I thought you could do anything…
Sebastian smiled very slyly and touching her hand with his lips whispered, his eyes turning red:
-Anything for you Milady. Anything…
Authors note: Sorry for the shortness of the chap… I started working and now I have less time to type… But I'm still lucky(~_^) I will try to update by next Friday, we'll se how everything goes, ok?
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