"Sebastian, what was that about?" Ciel asked as they settled in their room.
"What are you talking about, Young Master?" Sebastian said as he started to unpack Ciel's things.
"Don't act stupid. You think I didn't realize how weird you were acting? I ordered you not to lie to me," Ciel said as he stared at Sebastian. Sebastian stopped and looked at Ciel. His fierce blue eye staring straight through Sebastian. Sebastian looked away and continued whatever he was doing.
"It's no big problem, Young Master,"
"Well I demand you to tell me,"
"That fox that greeted us at the front door isn't just anybody," Sebastian started
"I've seen many weird things throughout my life," Ciel said.
"Yes, Young Master. But the yokai and demon world is ruled by only one king. Lucifer,"
"Okay, go on,"
"That fox right there," Sebastian said, refusing to mention his name, "Is the most trusted warrior and at the same time the right hand man of the king," Sebastian finished
"Ok, I get that. But why did he act the way he did when he saw you?" Ciel's curiosity grew larger.
Sebastian sighed, "Well that's beca –"
Knock! Knock!
"Come in," Ciel said. From the other side of the door, Nanami appeared. A bright and cheerful smile carved onto her face.
"Sorry to disturb you guys, but dinner is served!" She said with a cheerful voice as she walked in the room.
"Ah, yes. We will be there soon," Ciel replied
"Ok, I'll be waiting then! Make yourselves at home,"
As Nanami walked out the door, Ciel turned to Sebastian once more
"Tell me about that later,"
"Yes, Young Master,"
Ciel stood up and walked out the door, followed by Sebastian.
After dinner, Ciel continued to question Sebastian.
"So..?"
"Ah, yes," Sebastian said as he poured tea into a cup for Ciel, "He was acting like that with me because-"
Knock! Knock!
Ough, so many freaking distractions Ciel thought grumpily
Without anybody saying 'Come in' , the door opened, revealing the white fox.
"May I have a word with you? Mr. Michaelis?" Tomoe said.
"Yes," Ciel answered for Sebastian. Sebastian walked with Tomoe out the door until they were in front of the shrine. Tomoe sat down, followed by Sebastian.
"What is it?" Sebastian asked
"I need you to go back to the underworld,"
"How many times do I have to tell you? I'm not going,"
"Your reason isn't strong enough,"
"Well, let me turn that around. You, Tomoe, are supposed to be serving the king right now. Then what are you doing here?"
-silence-
"That's because I was sent here to find you,"
"Well, if I did go back, would you be able to stay there forever? Leaving the girl behind?"
"I'm her familiar. I cant just do that,
"Exactly, I'm my master's butler. I cant leave a contract unfinished,"
"But those are the king's orders,"
"Oh, here's the difference. You don't want to leave because you like that girl, but since I don't have feelings, I can just leave,"
-silence-
"It's not that,"
"I'm not so sure,"
After that the conversation seemed over. Suddenly Sebastian heard footsteps coming from behind. He jumped up, got a knife out, pinned whoever it was on the wall, knife just inches away when he felt another hand grab his.
"I respect you, Raum. But if you even lay a scratch on her, I will kill you," Tomoe said as his eyes flooded with anger. Sebastian lowered the knife, which was just about to take Nanami's life.
Tomoe stood protectively in front of her.
"Uh… I think I ran in at the wrong moment. Sorry for disturbing," Nanami said nervously
"You sure did walk in at the wrong moment," Tomoe answered, turning to her. Tomoe grabbed Nanami by the shoulders and pulled her towards him. Tomoe looked at Sebastian. Sebastian put his knife back and reached out a hand. He held his hand over Nanami's head as a bright blue light sparked up for a second. After the light disappeared, Nanami's eyes fluttered close. Tomoe could feel Nanami's cold cheek as her head fell against his chest slowly and he felt her legs go weak. Her hands that were holding Tomoe's arm was now slowly losing grip and finally let go. Tomoe looked at her for a second before he picked her up.
"Never try anything like that again," Tomoe warned as he walked inside the shrine.
Sebastian smiled to himself. He proved his theory right. I wasn't going to take her life, I'm not that stupid. But you do love her Sebastian thought as he walked back in. Sebastian reunited with Ciel and finally got to tell Ciel the answers to his questions.
"Wait… you're the demon prince?" Ciel asked. Sebastian nodded
"Well, what a pleasure it is to have a demon prince as my butler" Ciel said with a slight smile on his face. Sebastian told him everything, leaving the part where he was actually forced to go back to the underworld with no guarantee of returning. Once night has fallen, Sebastian stayed awake to finish Ciel's paperworks. After he's finished it, he turned the lights off. He could hear coyotes in the distance.
The night here sure is alive
He closed the blinds and with that, it was totally dark.
"Young Master, it's time to wake up," Sebastian said. Opening the blinds, letting fresh morning light stream through. Ciel sat up sleepily, rubbing his eyes. Sebastian poured a cup of tea for Ciel. After he got Ciel dressed, he and Ciel went out of the room to have breakfast. Nanami and Tomoe were already at the table.
"Young Earl, this has been bothering me, but what is wrong with your right eye?" Nanami said as she ate breakfast. Ciel reached his hand up to touch his eyepatch.
"Something happened to it during an accident. I don't like to talk about it," Ciel said with a straight face.