I do not own kuroshitsuji.
Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.
-Oprah Winfrey
Ch.6
The moon was hidden behind the clouds. It was a starless night. The lights in all the shops and homes had all gone out hours ago. The carriage wheels clattered over the brick pavement. The horses hooves stomped along in time with the beating of Elizabeth's heart. She could heart it beating in her ears, feel it in her chest. Was this the right decision? The night was silent. Nothing dared to make a sound.
Once on horseback, Ciel and his servants rushed onward to find Elizabeth. The carriage tracks were barely visible in the dark of the woods, not to mention that the moon was invisible as well. Ciel could still feel the icy bite of late winter through his gear. He wore a thick coat that was lines with fur, leather fur lined gloves, and a wool scarf around his neck and face. His hands were going numb from gripping the reins so tightly and the cold didn't help. His nose ran slightly and his cheeks burned. He would definitely have a cold in the next few days. Tanaka's lantern did little for light.
They followed the tracks for an hour until they came to the city. They made their way to the outskirts and to Elizabeth's home. Together, they trotted up the driveway and stopped near the staircase. All of the lights were out in the manor. The moon finally came from behind the clouds. Ciel was the first to depart from his horse. His legs ached from riding but he was on a mission. He walked up the stairs and to the front door. Tanaka followed while the rest of the gang stayed on their horses keeping watch.
Ciel took a deep breath and knocked on the door, hard. Quiet followed. Not to be detoured, he knocked again. A flicker from a candle could be seen through the glass pane above the door. It grew brighter as the person holding it got closer. The waiting couple could hear the lock bolt being released. Ciel waited with bait breath. A woman opened the door. She wore a robe over her night dress which she pulled tighter against the chill of night and wisps of hair fell from its bonnet. Her eyes looked tired and dark circles were visible. She shuffled her bare feet and squinted at the visitors until she recognized them.
"Oh, Earl Phantomhive, what are you doing here at this time of night? Is something the matter?"
"I'm here to see Elizabeth. She told me she was on her way home."
"Marie, who's at the door?" A male voice called from somewhere in the manor.
"It is Earl Phantomhive sir."
"Well don't make him stand in out in the cold. Bring him in. I'll be down in a second."
She stepped aside and bowed as Ciel and his servants entered. The horses were tied to the railing outside.
The Thames was beautiful at night. When the moon finally made an appearance it reflected a silver ball on the surface. It was even colder here and and she pulled her coat tighter around her. Sebastian closed the carriage door and took her arm. Together they walked on the bank. The carriage had been parked under a part of the London Bridge where no one would see it. Not that anyone would be out.
He looked down into her face,"Are you sure you want to do this my lady? There are many other options. This would have to be the most drastic if you don't mine me saying."
She sighed heavily and it shook," I'm sure Sebastian."
This chapter switches between Ciel and Elizabeth's part hence the line breaks. Was it interesting? Please review, follow, favorite.