I'm so sorry it took forever to update! I'll try to get chapter five out as soon as possible
Chapter Four
"Sebastian!" Saphira called, jogging over to him. "A letter just arrived in the entrance hall." she told him, coming to a stop a before him.
"Who is it addressed to?" the demon butler asked, turning his attention to her.
"It's addressed to 'Sir Ciel Phantomhive and Valet'." she stated, glancing at the letter.
A click sound suddenly reached her ears and she glanced out the window, catching a glint of light as it reflect of a metal object. Lunging forward, she tackled Sebastian just as a bang echoed through the air, the window shattering as the bullet burst through it. Blinking, she frowned and sat up as she turned to the window. Sebastian immediately noticed the intimate position they were in and fought the urge to take her right then and there.
"Someone wants to kill us." she muttered, staring at the broken glass.
"Oh dear." Sebastian broke from his (less than appropriate) thoughts and caught the pie perfectly on the platter, making Saphira roll her eyes. "Saphira, is that letter-"
"Here." she held it out to him.
He opened it, reading it silently. "What an undignified invitation..." he murmered.
Saphira arched an eyebrow and looked at the letter, reading it upsaide down. 'We've got your employer. You have what we want. Bring it to the White Chapel on Back's Row.' "Well, this should be interesting." She blinked and suddenly realized that she was straddling the demon. Not that she minded.
Bard, Finny, and Mey Rin suddenly ran up to them, having heard the gunshot.
"Hey! What the hell happened?!" Bard yelled.
"Are you alright?" Finny asked with concern.
"They're on top of each other," Mey Rin muttered, flushing red.
Sebastian wrapped an arm around Saphira's waist and gently lifted her up on to her feet as he stood. "Oh, it was nothing much. My apologies, everyone, but can I entrust the cleaning and supper preparations to you?"
"That's fine, but..."
"I have a bit of minor business to take care of. After you finish, clean this too, please." Sebastian handed Bard the pie. "I shall return before dinner time."
"We shall return before dinner time." Saphira corrected as she grabbed Sebastian's wrist. "I'm coming with you."
Sebastian nodded and wrapped a firm arm around her before disappearing, taking her with him.
/
Saphira stood beside the car as Sebastian began his interrogation of the two that had tried to kill them, the car half hanging off the cliff. The two were terrifed and shaking, knowing that their lives were in danger and a predator was before them.
"First," Sebastian began, "Your owner's name, please, gentelmen."
The men just stared at him in fear, trembling.
"He's not very patient, you know." Saphira spoke up, a malicious smile forming on her lips as she eyed the duo. "And neither am I. You don't want to end up like Humpty Dumpty, do you?"
"The Ferro family's Azzuro Vener! He's setting up a hideout north of the east end!" the one with the hat cracked.
Sebastian flashed them a fake grin. "Is that so?" he placed the phone in the guy's breast pocket.
"... Yes. We were... o-o-only hired out!"
"Oh. Is that how it was? Then, I apologize for detaining you... Enjoy your trip." The demon did a short backwards jump off the hood of the car, causing it to plummet off of the edge.
Saphira turned to Sebastian. "Ferro Family... Sounds familiar."
"Mmm." He took out his pocket watch, checking the time. "Oh dear. It's this late already. At this rate, we shall be late for dinner,"
"Hush now, Sebastian. I'm sure you'll get us there on time."
He smiled at her and suddenly lifted her into his arms bridal style. "Lets go, hmm?" He sprinted down the road, Saphira's arms secure around his neck and shoulders.
/
"Hurry!"
"Be on the look out!"
Sebastian gazed around thoughtfully, studying the mansion. "Not bad. I like this mansion's style." he commented ignoring the men with guns completely.
"It is nice, isn't it?" Saphira agreed, looking around.
"Wha!"
Everyone's attention and guns were suddenly turned on them.
"Why are you here!? How the hell did you two get in!" one yelled with outrage.
"You were all too busy to notice our entry." Sebastian stated.
"What's with the tailcoat and the woman? Who are you?!"
"Me? Ah, forgive me, allow me to introduce myself." A dark smile twisted his lips. "I'm Phantomhive's butler."
An eaqually dark grin formed on Saphira's lips. "And I am Phantomhive's maid."
With that, they attacked.
Seconds later, all the men were either unconscious or on the ground in severe pain. Sebastian checked his pocket watch again.
"Parden me, we're in somewhat of a hurry." he said and headed up to the front entrance, Saphira right behind him.
Together, they entered the mansion. More guns were pointed at them.
"Over there! Fire!"
Saphira dodged the bullets, rolling and flipping out of the way, throwing daggers left and right, each one hitting her targets. Not to far from her, Sebastian was effectively taking out his targets with a coat rack. She snickered quietly to herself at the sight.
"Five thirty four," the demon sighed to himself, once again checking the time.
They entered another room, which happened to be the dining hall.
"There they are! Kill them!"
While Sebastian started to take them out using dishware, Saphira started throwing daggers and lightning bolts at them.
"Call back all the gaurds! Beat this guy to a pulp and get the girl!" a blonde yelled, fury in his eyes.
"... These vermin, have wasted so much of my time. Five thrity eight." Sebastian once again checked the time. And then he started throwing silverware. Saphira wisely stayed out of his way.
"Impossible!"
"Just what the hell is he?!"
Men started dropping like flies, either by silverware, one of Saphira's daggers, or a lightning bolt the fae occasionally threw.
"He's only Phantomhive's butler. Why is he this strong?!"
"Forget him! That girl's some type of witch!"
Saphira sent the guy who called her a witch an offended look and dashed forward, snapping his neck a second later. "I'm no witch, dipshit." she scowled. She was nothing like those wand wavers.
"Ok. That should be it." Sebastian said from where he hung on the chandlier. "Five forty three."
"Sebastian, do stop checking the time. I'm sure we'll make it." Saphira sighed as he landed beside her.
He merely hummed and and approached a pair of double doors, opening them. "Let us begin," he entered the room and bowed at Azzuro Vener, who had a gun pointed at him. "I thank you for looking after our master."
"I hope he hasn't given you too much trouble," Saphira added, curtseying at the man.
"Ha, I never thought you could single-handedly take on all those men. Amazing. I was expecting some sort of super human, not a butler in a black tailcoat and a maid. Who are you really? Undercover special task officers? You can't really just be a butler and a maid." Azzuro said, eyeing them.
"No, I really am just your average butler."
"And I am merely just a maid."
"Oh, really? I've never met a butler or maid of your talents before. I'm Impressed. However, if you want to save him, you'll have to go through me first." Azzuro grabbed Ciel and pointed the gun at his head. "You don't want to see your cute little master with a hole in his head, do you? You two are smart, you should know hat to do, right?"
Sebastian reached into an inner pocket and removed an object. "The thing that you wanted..."
A gunshot was heard and Saphira gasped, clutching her side. She fell to avoid the series of bullets she knew would come while Sebastian jerked as he was repeatedly shot. She winced. Even if he was a demon, it must hurt like a bitch to get shot that many times. Saphira grunted when two men suddenly seized her by the arms and yanked her to her feet. For the moment, the pain in her side was easy enough to ignore.
"Hah, what a fool. I've won this one. Even though they failed to save you, it was still quite touching, brat. Since we're dealing with the Queen's watchdog, we won't be holding back." he turned his attention to Ciel. "After we get rid of you, everything will be good. You've been acting like the police, hounding after us. Isn't that right?
"With you gone, we'll have our way with dealing in the English Market. So, don't blame us for getting rough with you, brat. I won't hurt you a lot, or the girl. Your organs will be worth quite a lot and I'm sure many men would like a chance at your beautiful maid."
Fury and disgust flowed through Saphira and she glared hatefully at Azzuro. Ciel's eyes darkened with rage and fear for Saphira at the man's words, something Azzuro noticed.
"Are you afraid of dying? Or are you afraid of what I'll do to your maid? I bet she's good in bed." Azzuro removed Ciel's eyepatch.
"Hey." Ciel suddenly stated, tired of hearing the man before him talk. "How much longer do you plan to play around for?"
Azzuro's eye narrowed in shock and confusion.
"Do you plan on sleeping on that floor? Hurry up and get rid of these guys here." The young earl sounded very annoyed.
Sebastian twitched, his hand moving and his eyes opening.
"This is impossible!" Azzuro near screamed.
"... Fine..." Sebastian said, sitting up slowly. "Who would have known that technology would improve this much? It's incomparable to that of a century ago." He spit out the bullet he had been shot with into his hand. "I'll be returning the favor with these."
Saphira broke out of her captors' grips and whirled around, placing her hands on their chests and pushing lightning into their bodies until they were nothing but fried corpses. Sebastian threw the bullets at the rest of the gaurds.
"Oh dear, look what you've done," Sebastian lifted the end of his tailcoat. "How could you put so many holes into my coat?"
"Idiot. Are you still going to fool around?" Ciel asked the demon.
"I will always faithfully stay by your side, so please do not worry. Alright, I'll be serious this time. These worthless worms really ought to know their place. But it's been so long since I've had any fun. That is, if you don't count my spars with Saphira."
"Aw! I'm flattered you like sparring with me!" Saphira grinned at the demon, eyes bright with amusement.
"Don't come any closer! If you dare get any closer, I'll blow this brat's brains out!" Azzuro yelled, panic and terror in his eyes.
"Ah, what should I do? Saphira?" the demon turned to the fae, who shrugged.
"I could always kill him with an ice shard or fire dagger."
"Tempting."
"Hurry up, my hand hurts." Ciel commented.
"Shut up, you little punk!"
"But young master, he will kill you if I step closer."
"You... Have you forgotten our contract?" Ciel asked, eyes narrowed.
"How could I forget? From that day onwards, I have been young master's loyal servant. Anything you command of me, I will obey without fail. This contract that was achieved through that sacrifice. Lets see,"
"What are you talking about?! You freaks!" Azzuro yelled, though he went ignored.
"Young master, do you need me to save you?" Sebastian asked with a smirk.
"I order you to come and save me!" Ciel demanded, yelling.
"Shut the fuck up!" Azzuro yelled and pulled the trigger. Only Ciel was never hit. "How is this possible?! He's still alive."
"You want to know how it's possible?" Sebastian said from behind Azzuro. "Allow me to return to you, this bullet." He dropped the bullet in Azzuro's breast pocket. "Return our master to me. Do not hold him with your filthy hands."
Azzuro screamed as his arm moved of it's own accord and twisted painfully.
Sebastian grabbed Ciel, lifting him up into his arms. "This game was quite unentertaining." he commented, carrying the young Earl to a chair and setting him down to remove the belts and cuffs.
"Wait! Wait a minute. Aren't you just a butler?! I don't want to die here!" Azzuro yelled. "Please use me as your hostage, I will pay 5,000, No! 10,000 sterling to you. I will amend my wrong ways and turn over a new leaf... So please, have mercy on me!"
"Very regretabily, Mister Vener, I was never one to enjoy negotioation talks, because I am a demon and a butler."
/
Saphira softly knocked on Ciel's door, entering when she heard him call 'come in'. She smiled gently at him, wincing slightly when she saw the bruises on his face. He gave her a confused look.
"Saphira? Shouldn't you be preparing for bed?" he asked her, sitting up.
"Yes, but I wanted to see you first. To help with your injuries." she told him.
He waved dismissively. "Sebastian already took care of them. I'll be fine." he reassured her.
She shook her head and appraoched him, cupping his chin in her hand and lifting it so she could get a better view of his face. Placeing her free hand on his cheek, she focused on her healing energy and let it flow from her to him, watching with satisfaction as the bruises faded and the cuts healed. Ciel gasped as warmth filled him, replacing the dull aches from his injuries. He gaped at Saphira with shock and surprise. She smiled at him.
"I can heal others." she told him. "It's not my strongest ability, actually it's one of my weakest, but I can heal injuries from bruises to a broken bone. Do you feel better now?"
"Amazing." he whispered, before clearing his throat. "I'm fine. I no longer feel in pain. But how are you? You were shot earlier."
She chuckled and ruffled his hair. "I'm okay. I healer faster that humans, so by tomorrow the wound should be mostly closed."
Ciel felt relief fill him. "That's good."
She placed a soft kiss on his forehead. "Goodnight, Ciel."
"... Goodnight, Saphira."
Do you want me to kill Joker and the rest of the gang or keep them alive?