Author's note: Konnichiwa minna-san! I'm here with a new chapter of the fic! I decided to show some background on Selina's uncle. Plus some more relations between Selina and Sebastian(^_^)
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IMPORTANT! If you didn't watch the 12 episode of the anime please do so, the chapter may contain SPOILERS!
Disclaimer: I don't own Kuroshitsuji…
Chapter 8
-You know gorgeous, you just have to gave me a dance!
-Sorry, I already have a date. So buzz of buster!
Selina sighed in frustration, clinging to Sebastian's arm for support. Her high-heeled shoes were killing her, after two hours of being in the bar. They were waiting for the owner of the place, but he was nowhere to be found…
-Milady…
-I will not "mind my language"! I have been standing on these killer shoes for so long, I don't care about anything anymore, - Selina growled through a huge smile she has been wearing. – There aren't even any stools by the bar…
Sebastian tried to pick his mistress up., but she slightly slapped his hands away.
-Don't even think about it! My skirt is to short…
-Right, sorry, Milady,- he slightly bowed his head and smiled at her. Selina pursed her lips and looked around when a man came up to her and stretched out a hand, to say hello.
-You must be miss Phantomhive?
-And you could tell that because…?
-Well you do have a very interesting lens on your eye. I was told that you were looking at me?
-You must me mister… Robin? You are late!
Selina's glare made the man sweat drop. He was in his late forties, with a rather big belly and surprisingly honest eyes. The girl followed him away from the loud music into a room. Apparently it was his office. Sebastian was forced into staying outside the door, and even though she didn't like the idea, she had to agree.
-So, what did you want to talk about?
-Ashley Peterson, - Selina took out a photo of her uncle and put it on the table in front of the man. – Is this him?
The color from Robin's face faded in an instant. He pushed the photo away with such force that it flew to the floor. The girl smirked and leaned back in her chair– Jackpot!
-So you do know him? Tell me everything, unless you want to shorten your life.
-You can't make me!
-All I have to do is call my... boyfriend that is standing outside. So I suggest you work with me.
-Fine! But then you will have to make sure I will be safe from him!
-I will do what I can…
Robin sighed and buried his head into his hands…
Ashley is his real name, he was working as a barman until the accident. No, until the murder. He was very popular among the ladies, but he was in love with only one. There was a young woman here. She was a usual, every worker knew her. But the woman had a fiancé. He constantly asked her out, but she refused. She was engaged since before she could even remember, with a young man who had the same name – Ashley, but with the last name Trancy, and she was in good relationship with him, so she didn't want to betray him. The barman understood this, but never gave up hope of being with the woman of his dreams.
-I love you, Lady Emily! Does your boyfriend feel the same way about you?
-Yes! He does…
-Then why don't you bring him here?
-He doesn't go to places like this.
-And you said he loves you? Does he care about what you like?
-Stop it, you…
And once she brought her fiancé to the bar. He was from an intelligent family. Judging by the way he was acting… The barman got jealous and started a fight… No one even noticed how he got out a knife and…
-He killed a person? – the girl gasped theatrically.
-Yes… after that he was thrown out onto the streets, and I don't know what happened to Ashley afterwards. But on that photo… It's definitely him!
-And who was the woman's name was Emily? – Selina leaning in from her chair, grabbed the man's shirt.
-Y-y-yes… I think so…
-The killed man's name was Trancy?
-I- I t-t-think so…
The girl froze up. The story of her uncle was getting more and more complicated. So there were two Ashley's? That didn't make any sense. Well it did… But who was behind the whole plan? Ashley? Aunt Emily? Or a third person…
-Sebastian? Get in here…
She almost didn't have enough time to react when something whizzed past her ear. Turning her head she saw a bullet hole in the wall. Her eyes widened. She seemed afraid to move…
-Milady! Are you alright? - The butler saw what had happened and looked at Mister Robin, his eyes flashing crimson.
-I hope you have nothing to do with this!
-I-I swear!
Taking Selina's coat from the dressing room, Sebastian picked up the girl and carried her on his back out of the bar. Her head was resting on his shoulder and her arms were wrapped around his neck.
-Milady, you are such a magnet for trouble.
- Sorry… I can't do anything about it… - She whispered, touching his ear with her lips, and playing with his ebony black hair. – I need to try to find out more about the Trancy family.
-I can tell you something, The Alouis Trancy I knew had an uncle. If I'm correct his name was Arnold.
-I'll try to look him up on the web.
-The web?
-Yeah, the internet. It has almost anything. I think it should have some information.
-Alright Milady.
-But we'll have to wait until morning to be able to use any computer though… I don't like that.
-Why are you rushing so much?
-I don't really know. I feel that I don't have much time, that's it.
Suddenly Sebastian stopped walking and turned his head to a dark alley. Selina noticed that his body didn't tense up, which meant that there wasn't any danger coming from that direction. But he carefully let go of the girl, slightly stepped away from her and bowed slightly.
-Sebastian? What's going on? – she stomped her foot, demanding an answer. When she saw a pair of bright red eyes, shining from the dark, she felt a chill running down her spine. She couldn't help but to gasp, this time honestly: - Another demon?
-I've been watching you, girl.
-Who are you?
-What, you don't recognize your own grandfather Ciel, whose ring you wear on your finger?
Selina froze up. Out of the alley walked a boy, about the age of 13. He was a head shorter than the girl. The only difference in their appearances was that the boy was wearing an eye-patch and his eyes were a bloody red color instead of dark blue…
-My grandfather? He wasn't a demon! Was he? Sebastian? I don't understand anything…
-My demon serves you as a butler, what is there to not understand?
-Young master…
-Sebastian! Be quiet!
The tall demon bowed one more time to the boy. But for some reason he didn't take Ciel's side. Instead of that he took a step towards Selina and put a hand on her shoulder.
-What's wrong with you? Sebastian you seem to have gotten soft… -
-Wait! I want explanations. Can a demon contract two people at the same time? And why are you like this? How can this have happened?
Ciel sighed and motioned for Sebastian to follow him. He pushed away from the ground and soared to the roof of the nearest building. Landing he cleared his breath and Sebastian took of his coat and spread it on the ground, so Ciel could sit down. Selina watched this and couldn't help but to think that the person she always fascinated so much was so spoiled…
-So here is what happened…
A carriage pulled up to the Phantomhive mansion. Out stepped Sebastian, who looked not one bit deferent than ever, but the other passenger was a rather tall young man about the age of 20. He walked up the staircase to the entrance and the butler pushed the door open.
-Elizabeth?
-Ciel? Ciel! I knew you were alive! Oh, I'm so happy you came back… But?
-I'm sorry Lizzy. I had to disappear because otherwise I would have definitely been killed, and not only me. I would have gotten you all in trouble…
-Ciel…
-Lizzy, we are engaged. Do you still want to become my wife?
-Of course!- Elizabeth looked at her beloved Ciel, with eyes filled up with tears. She hugged the young man as tightly as she could. Sebastian watched his master with sadness. Not a trace of his usual self… That night Ciel was getting ready for bed in his old room when the butler finally spoke up:
-How long do you plan to keep up this masquerade, young master? This form is…
-I have to look this way. It would be very strange that I would look like I usually do.
-Yes My Lord, I didn't mean anything…
The wedding was held in a month, which made Lizzy very happy. They lived together for about a couple of months until Ciel staged his death once again. He organized an accident and "died". After that he watched Lizzy for a while. He knew she gave birth to a boy… He decided that even if the child wasn't his, he didn't really care.
-You lied to a woman who loved you with all her heart? Why did you do such a thing to her?– Selina couldn't believe her ears.
-So what? She was no more than a pawn in my game… - Ciel was slapped across the face by the girl. It was the ring hand, so the blow was pretty hard. The boy's eyes glowed and he seemed to grow and hover over his victim… She was watching him, her gaze cold and brave.
-I'm not scared of you! I always thought you were an amazing person, but not I'm just so disappointed. I would never do such a thing…
-What makes you think you're even a Phantomhive?
This caused Selina's blood to boil. She stomped away from her young looking grandfather. She was surprised to hear Sebastian's voice.
-Young Master, you can perfectly see how much she resembles you. What you said doesn't make sense. Lady Selina is your granddaughter without any doubts, - the girl glanced over her shoulder at the butler, who looked very mad. She never saw him like this…
-Sebastian… - she whispered, causing him to turn to her and smile.
-Do not worry Milady. The last couple hundred of years I've been always arguing with young master, - he sighed raising a hand to his head, running his fingers through his hair… - We just can't seem to understand each other that well anymore…
-Didn't you read the letter I left in my office?
The girl remembered the note hidden in the vest of her costume. Sebastian stretched out a hand and gave her the paper which she read, by scanning it quickly with her blue eyes. Crushing it in her hand she threw it away.
-Sebastian! Take me back to the hotel! Now!
-Yes, Milady, -The butler jumped in the direction of the street they were gone in a flash, leaving Ciel alone on the roof. When Selina opened her eyes, she was already in her room, sitting on her bed, and Sebastian was standing next to her, with a cup of tea in his hand. The girl took it from her butler, but she was shaking so badly, that the cup fell to the floor and broke.
-Sorry… I'll pick it up!
-No Lady Selina. That is my job, as your butler. You might cut yourself.
-Sebastian? Is it true that I might be a demon?
The demon's eyes widened and he looked directly into her bright eyes. She was biting her lips, hoping to hear something that would calm her from the thought. Sebastian put his arms around his mistress in a tender embrace.
-I don't believe so.
-Why?
-Unlike the young lord, I have been keeping an eye on your family. Every member of it.
-But then why didn't you help my father?
-I couldn't, because he didn't have a chance to call upon me. Or any other demon at that matter.
-But…
-I haven't seen any evidence that they had demon blood flowing it them.
-Thank you. That calmed me down…- Her voice came out muffled because of her face being hidden in Sebastian shirt. He helped her stand up and lifted the blanket of the bed. Selina quickly changed into a loose shirt and slipped into bed. – Sebastian, tomorrow remind me about the Trancy business. I will… deal with it… okay?
-Yes, My Lady. Sleep soundly, dear, - Sebastian kissed the forehead of his Lady, who was already sound asleep, after the shock she received during the day…
Author's note: Okay… Even though I didn't really like the ending of the anime? But I guess I can use that idea… Hope you liked the chapter and it wasn't too confusing or boring(^_^) Don't forget the little review button, okay?
See you next time… Good night!