The ball is in this chapter! Yay! Also, the link to see Saphira's dress is on my profile.

Chapter Seven

Saphira stared at the dancing couples, shifting as she nervously smoothed down the skirt of her dress. She hadn't been to a ball in years, not to mention she wasn't a fan of them in the first place. Though, she did like the dress she was currently wearing. It was a silvery grey and made mainly of satin with spagetti straps and several bows on the pleated bodic, as well as delicate ruffles on the skirt. Her hair was done in a similar style to Ciel's wig and around her neck was a black and silver lace choker. On her hands were black lace wristlets. Her make-up was simple, red lipstick and grey and silver eyeshadow. Saphira had been pleased and flattered that she had made not only Ciel, but the rest of the group speechless when they saw her.

Saphira was jerked out of her musings when she heard her name. "Hmm?" she blinked questioningly at Sebastian, who smiled at her.

"Madam Red was saying that you and Ciel are her nieces from the countryside and I, your home tudor." he told her.

She nodded. "Ah."

Ciel scowled. "Why is my role as 'your niece'!" he demanded.

"Because I've always wanted a daughter! A cute daughter who would look lovely in those long flowing dresses!" Madam Red laughed, before pausing and regaurding Saphira thoughtly. "Actually, Saphira could pass as my daughter." she murmered. "We look a bit alike."

Saphira blinked and eyed the woman for a moment before nodding. "Yes, we could pass as mother and daughter." she smiled at the woman before turned to Grell and linked their arms together.

Grell gave her a surprised look. "M-miss Saphira?"

"Come, Grell. Let us dance and see if we will overhear something of importance." she told him, pulling him onto the dance floor.

Sebastian and Ciel followed the pair with narrowed eyes, which narrowed further when Grell's arm went around Saphira's waist as they began to dance. Sebastian silently vowed that if Grell made any move on his Fae, the man would not live to see the next day. Unknown to him, Ciel was think very similar thoughts.

Meanwhile...

Saphira subtly gazed around as she and Grell danced around the ballroom, trying to pick up anything that would be of use to the investigation. Sadly, all she heard was women gossiping about handsome men and men chatting about politics. Pouting at the lack of anything useful, she made small talk with Grell. She blinked when she caught a glimpse of Sebastian and Ciel dancing together not long after and moved her and Grell closer. She giggled when Ciel collapsed, looking exhausted, and stepped away from Grell, curtseying.

"Thank you for the dance, Grell. I had fun, but now I must cheek on my sister." she told him, kissing his cheek before moving to Ciel's side, putting a hand on his shoulder. "You must work on your stanima, dear sister." she told him, amusement in her eyes.

He glowered darkly at her, making her chuckle. Both looked up when they suddenly heard clapping. They were surprised to see Viscount Druitt, their prime suspect.

"Quite fascinating. A really lovely dancer, just like a robin!" Viscount Druitt told Ciel before turning his attention on Saphira. "And you were simply stunning, like a freshly bloomed rose!"

Sebastian bowed to the two 'ladies'. "My Ladies, I shall return with refreshments."

"Um," Ciel curtseyed. "I'm happy to have your praise." he said awkwardly.

"Yes, it is rather kind of you, Viscount." Saphira curtseyed as well.

"Who did you two come with, dear robin and rose?" Viscount Druitt asked, first kissing Ciel's hand, then Saphira's.

"We came with Auntie Angelina." Saphira said, subtly grabbing Ciel's hand, which squeezed hers for much needed comfort and reassurance.

"Madam Red? You two are sisters?"

"Indeed."

"Well then, are you lovelies enjoying yourselves?" the Viscount asked them.

"This ball is wonderful, I'm impressed... however..." Ciel started, giving an innocent smile. "I've always wanted to speak with you, Viscount."

Viscount Druitt smiled, pleased. "Oh...?"

Saphira nodded in agreement to her 'sister'. "Yes. We've already tired of all the dancing and dining."

Viscount Druitt's smile widened and he moved so he was behind Saphira, arm around her waist. Ciel had to fight the urge to hit the perverted creep. He didn't like that someone was touching what he considered his.

"You are quite a stubborn one, lovely rose." he said, his hand slidding lower as his other arm went around Ciel, who inwardly shuddered in repulsion. "You wish to do more pleasurable things?" he asked the duo.

Saphira smiled coyly at the Viscount, who's eyes dialated in desire. "Mm," she purred, "Then the Viscount is knowledgeable of these pleasurable things?"

The Viscount's hold tightened on them. "Why of course! If it is you," he looked at Ciel. "Then your cries would be so sweet, my dear robin... And if it was you," he turned back to Saphira. "Your cries would be sensual and seductive, my dear rose."

Ciel grit his teeth, clenching his hands into fists. After this is over, I'm gonna take care of that guy! He dare say such things about Saphira! However, I must investigate something before this song ends. Ciel glanced sideways to see Elizabeth looking his way, though the girl's view of him was mostly blocked by Saphira.

"For you, it may still be a little too early!" the Viscount said to Ciel.

"Oh, don't let her size fool you, dear Viscount. She's already a lady. Besides," Saphira moved closer to the man, inwardly grimacing. "I've heard that two are better than one." she smirked at him.

Lust filled the man's eyes. "You've heard correct."

She smiled at him, noting that the song had ended and Elizabeth was making her way over. "Though, you must not tell Madam Red."

"Of... Of course!"

Before the blonde female could reach the trio, Sebastian appeared wearing a mask with a large cupboard. "This ball is at its peak, so at this time, may all the gentlemen and ladies watch this magic preformance I shall do with this large cupboard! That gentleman," the demon motioned to Lau. "Can you assist me?"

"Me?" Lau smiled. "Why of course."

"This is an ordinary cupboard. I will now enter it." Sebastian said, opening the cupboard.

"I don't remember having arranged a performance." the Viscount murmered thoughtfully.

"Hm, but it provides the perfect distraction, don't you think?" Saphira told him slyly, tightening her grasp on Ciel's hand.

"Right you are, my rose." he told her and lead them up the staircase and to a door. "Please go in."

Saphira knew what was going to happen and shifted closer to Ciel. She would protect him, no matter what.

"The hall seems to be quite lively." Ciel commented as they entered the room.

"The place we're going will be even happier than that." the Viscount said and Saphira fought the urge to punch him.

Ciel and Saphira automatically noticed the sweet smell in the room and the fact that they were getting dizzier by the second.

"How fragrant," Ciel managed to comment before slipping into unconsiousness, Saphira following seconds later.

/

Saphira awoke before and slumped against Ciel, a blindfold covering her eyes. Her hands and arms were tied with rope, something her fire could easily burn through. She felt Ciel stir and shifted closer to him as he gathered his barings.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, please quieten down. Next are two items that everyone has been anticipating for." They heard the Viscount say.

"He's talking about us." Saphira whispered lowly to Ciel, who stiffened.

"Please look at them carefully."

There was a whoosh as the cloth covering their cage was removed.

"You may choose to keep them in the cage, or you could play with them as much as you wish, or use them in a ceremony. Or parts of them could be sold according to what the customer prefers." the Viscount continued, making Saphira grit her teeth. "These are hard to get items! First, the one with hair like blood. Her eyes are bright and stunning, the color of ice with flecks of glittering emralds. I will proceed to show everyone."

The cloth around Saphira's eyes was removed and she smirked, letting lose malicious cackles, making everyone tense. "It was a bad idea, attempting to sell me and what's mine." she smirked, her head tilting to the left slightly.

Everyone stared at her, frozen. She took in a deep breath- then prompty breathed a small jet of fire at her hands, burning the rope to a crisp, her smirk widening at the surprised and horrified gasps. She quickly removed Ciel's blindfold.

"Sebastian, I'm here." the young earl said calmly while Saphira grasped two of the metal bars of the cage, calling forth her hottest flames.

The candles suddenly blew out, bathing the room in darkness except for the red glow surrounding Saphira's hands. Screams echoed through the dark room and when the candles relite, everyone was unconscious. Saphira broke through the cage and helped Ciel out of it.

"Apart from getting caught, you haven't accomplished anything. You really are... You though if I'd come at your bidding, you could be so careless?" Sebastian said, approaching them.

Ciel and Saphira both gave him an irritated look.

"As long as I have this contract, you will come no matter where you are, correct?" Ciel asked the demon as Saphira cut through his ropes with one of her daggers.

"Well, of course. I will follow you wherever you go. Until the very end. Even if I were to be shattered in pieces, I would never leave your side. I would follow you to the depths of hell. I'm not lying! Not like those humans." Sebastian told the young Earl.

Saphira giggled. "Well, aren't you a romantic, Sebastian."

Sebastian and Ciel narrowed their eyes at her, though the 13 year old's cheeks had a bit of a pink tint to them. Sebastian cleared his throat.

"I've already called the police. They should be getting here soon." he stated.

"Then we should not dwell in this place any longer. Even if we stayed, those dogs at Scotland Yard would give us a hard time." Ciel sighed.

Sebastian let loose a sinister laugh. "Your current state... you are even more like... mm... 'My Lady'."

Ciel scowled and glared furiously at him before coughing. "Anyhow! The incident of Jack the Ripper has been solved. How disapponting." It was then that the trio heard the police.

"Looks like the police are here already!" Sebastian said before lifting Ciel up into his arms, making Saphira squeal inwardly. "Then we shall leave!"

"What about Saphira?! Surely you can't carry us both!" Ciel said, but Saphira just shook her head and willed her wings out.

"You forget, dear Ciel, that I can fly. Quite fast, too." she said, grinning at him as her wings began to beat rapidly, lifting her into the air. "Now lets go. I desperately want a bath." she said before taking off.

Sebastian was quick to follow her with Ciel.

/

Saphira sighed tiredly as she made her way to her bedroom, pulling the ribbons out of her hair to let it flow freely. Running her hand through the deep red locks, she opened her bedroom door and entered the room, jumping in surprise when she saw Sebastian standing in the doorway of her personal bathroom.

"Sebastian, wha..."

He smiled at her, though it didn't really reach his eyes. Actually, his gaze seemed a bit hard and... possessive? "I took the liberty of drawing you a bath." he told her as he approached.

She blinked and smiled at him. "Thank you. But you didn't ha-" She gasped when she was suddenly pinned to the doors, Sebastian's face inches from her's. "Sebastian?"

He leveled her with an expressionless face, though his eyes were hard and cold. "I don't like when other men touch you." Or the Young Master, he added silently. "And tonight, two men dared to touch you. Not only that, but you flirted with one of them."

Saphira grimaced. "Don't think I enjoyed that. The Viscount was a perverted creep who liked to tou-"

She was silenced by Sebastian's lips on her's, his hands tangled in her hair. She immediately returned the kiss, leaning into him. He smirked, deepening the kiss for a moment before he drew away. She moaned softly at the loss.

"Your bath awaits you, Saphira." he told her, releasing her and moving her from the door.

She blinked. "Wha?"

Opening the door, he moved to leave before turning his head to gaze at her. "Don't let another man besides the Young Master and me ever touch you again."

And then he was gone.

Saphira blinked again before letting out a frustrated growl and marched to the bathroom. She hadn't been this sexually frustrated in awhile.

And they kissed! Finally. The sexual tension was killing me! I was considering making them kiss after the talk with Undertaker, but decided it would be better to wait until after the ball :)