Disclaimer: I do not own Kuroshitsuji which includes its characters, setting and event. I do however own Paige Hawthorn
Thank you: to my very first Beta SteelPorcelainMXIV, couldn't have continued without you ^.^
A letter has arrived from her majesty." Sebastian said, handing his lord the letter which was unfolded and read aloud.
"It says here several men, all of which have returned from India have been found assaulted, stripped and left for dead with their bodies hung upside down from the eaves of the Hidustini Coffe shop in Portmen Square. We are to find the culprit and stop them by whatever means." Ciel gave the letter back to the butler. "I heard talk that someone was murdered yesterday in the same fashion In London - I'm sure the Yard knows more about it. Prepare a carriage at once." Sebastian bowed and took his leave.
However, It wasn't long before the butler returned with two other people.
"Young master, lady Elizabeth is here."
"Ciel~" Elizabeth's squeal filled the room as she swung him around. Ciel around and cuddled his face.
"I've missed you so so much! How are you my darling boy?"
"What are you talking about?! we saw each other a few days ago!" Ciel said, squirming out of the hug. "That's way to long to not see your fiancée."
"My apologies, my lord, for stopping by unannounced. You weren't at the main estate but we were informed you were here." a brown-haired female informed him.
"This is Paige Hawthorn, My new maid." Elizabeth introduced the woman happily.
Ciel wasn't in the mood for this nonsense but tried to tell Elizabeth to leave as politely as he could; she didn't seem to get the hint.
"I just wanted to see you is all!" After the blond girl let go of the boy she then declared she was staying indefinitely
Ciel's eyes widened in horror. "Staying! When did auntie let you decide that?"
"I just had Paige persuade daddy who talked mama into it. She really is good." Elizabeth smiled up at her maid proudly.
Paige smirked at the memory of making the old man her toy; a simple caress here, a kiss there and he agreed faster than he could swing a sword.
Sebastian, who had been rather quiet, was sizing up the new character. Something about the curve of her body and ocean blue eyes seem familiar, but he instantly knew she was a demon and one who had just been contracted. Sebastian was quite surprised the contract was with - of all people - Elizabeth.
He could also tell she Paige was over her head trying to play servant to a noble household. Her dress was ever so slightly crooked and her apron had a wrinkle, not to mention the scuff on the back of her left heel... He sighed inwardly at her. It takes more than being a good housekeeper and cook to be a proper servant.
It took a little over three years for Sebastian to prefect his aesthetic so to have that be treated so lightly was almost insulting.
"Lizzy I have important work to attend to, I can't afford to play." the boy tried to side step away from Elizabeth.
"Is it from the Queen?!"
"Yes now-"
"I want to join you!" Ciel was speechless. Elizabeth tagging along would only lead to disaster. Ever since Elizabeth was changed into a doll by Drocell, Ciel knew she was way too fragile for the underworld he partakes in.
No, he would protect her from the dangers he faced, ones that can only be carried out with his demon assistant.
"Well...?" Elizabeth waved a hand in Ciel's face, bringing him back from his thoughts. "It's to dangerous for you, I guess you can stay over but I go on missions alone." the blond pouted at her fiancée, complaining even more. Ciel blocked it out as much as he could then ordered Sebastian to bring something to eat.
"As you wish." Sebastian bowed.
"Paige you go too, Sebastian is very nice I think you'll get along great." Paige also bowed and followed Sebastian out the door.
"Play nice you two!" Elizabeth squealed again, after they left she was bouncing up and down excitedly. "Wouldn't they make such a lovely couple? My maid and your butler, it's so adorable!"
No it wouldn't, Ciel thought. It sounds revolting...
Out in the hall the two servants quietly made their way to the kitchen.
"It's nice to meet you, sir." Paige's voice broke the tension and Sebastian snapped.
Using demon speed, her had Paige pinned against the wall, one hand hold both of hers while the other clutched her neck. Sebastian's usual scarlet eyes were now a shimmering hell-red.
"Why are you here?" the woman struggled under his power and gasped for air.
"I don't know what you mean." Paige attempted another escape. "You can stop being coy, I already know what are."
Smirking, Paige leaned closer the demon "Then you should know I'm here on contract."
"What are the terms of your contract?" Sebastian only knew her for 10 minutes but that's all it took to hate her.
"Such a precious request; she wants that little brat happy. So my lady and I will be seeing you two often." Paige freed her hands then wrapped them around his neck. "It'll be just like old times..."
"Close your eyes handsome." the male demon did as told and rewarded with a soft but hungry kiss. The demoness moaned into the kiss and the demon ripped her short leather dress to shreds.
The two gave into the satisfaction of each others bodies. biting and clawing until they came to the height of the their desire.
"We should do this again sometime." the demoness grinned, licking the remaining blood off his chest. "Definitely"
"That was several years ago, I have no desire for you now" Sebastian jerked away from Paige's embrace and headed for the kitchen again. "But that night was amazing..." she saw it coming but still jumped when Sebastian got in her face, "I have business to conduct and you are being a nuisance, a butler's job is to complete every task given to him and I was ordered to prepare snacks, not mess around with you."
Paige smiled smugly back at him. "And I was ordered to play nice," she placed a fast kiss on his lips before walking off.
"I'll say this once, keep to your mistress and I'll keep to my master." Paige laughed at this. "So that's what your angry about? Me stealing your master? Typical behavior from one of his sons." she rolled her eyes. "Although the boy has a once in a lifetime soul I'm not that type of girl."
"You say that like you have standard." Sebastian teased.
"I most certainly do."
Somehow through odd miscommunication and tricky word play, Elizabeth managed to go with Ciel on the trip to the East End of London where criminals are known to live.
The masters alongside their respective servants start their investigation
"I believe the Indians use this as their base." said Sebastian.
Ciel, too distracted by the filth, didn't realize he had bumped into a strange man.
"Ow, I've cracked a rib! I could die." upon hearing his false cries other Indians dressed in torn cloth surrounded the two. "He should pay you back." Some other man shouted.
"Yes, give us all your money."
Elizabeth coward behind Ciel in fright but Sebastian stayed undeterred by the thugs and simply asked if he should get rid of them. He cracked his knuckles in anticipation. "Go ahead."
"Certainly"
The first man grabbed Ciel by the collar, bringing a knife his face.
"If you can't pay money we'll happily take your women." suddenly the thug got forcefully struck back by two fingers.
"Did he hurt you, Master?" Ciel fixed his hat.
"He did not."
This angered the Indians further. "Everyone hates you stinking Britisher! You drag us here then toss us away like trash..."
"You've trampled your filth all over our homeland," another one added "Now you'll know how humiliating it is to be looted!" before the man could strike again, a voice called.
"I'm looking for this Indian woman, have you seen her?" a plum haired Indian stepped out an ally, dressed in a heavily adorned sherwani, plain churidars, and a gold necklace. It was obvious this one was richer than the others living in East End. By his side was a very tall, olive man wearing a white turban and a green sherwani with a yellow and white sash over his churidar. His right arm wrapped tight in bandages.
"Who the hell are you? Stay out of this!"
"Are you dueling?"
The innocent teen spotted Sebastian and Paige then, and the way they hovered next to the their respected charges.
"He has two Khansama with him...are you children English nobles?" he asked stopping in the middle of the group. Ciel scowled at the brash teen. "and what if I am?"
This caused the gold eyed Indian to cross his arms back. "Then I have no choice but to side with my countrymen. Agni!"
The gray eyed man responded to the teens call.
"Defeat them."
"Jo Agya."
The man, Agni, stepped forwards unwrapping his arm. "I shall brandish the right hand which the gods have bestowed upon me for my master."
And he was off.
Sebastian pulled Ciel out of the way and Paige brought Elizabeth to the side as she screamed in horror. Agni continued his attack, focusing solely on the butler. He first hit Sebastian's arm then gracefully kicked into the air at Sebastian's face. Again the butler dodged, running backward with his lord tucked under his arm.
Agni struck Sebastian multiple times, each one not doing anything. "I've hit your vital regions many times over. Anyone normal would be numb, how are you still standing?"
"We were simply walking down the streets. Are Indians savages who attack any Englishmen who wanders by." Ciel said.
"What!" the teen Indian looked back to the other goons. "Did you attack the little ones here for no reason?" The lack in answer was all he needed in conformation. "My countrymen were in the wrong here. Agni we are on the British's side."
And just like that Agni made a pile of unconscious bodies.
"It is done. Prince Soma."
Soma picked up the hat Ciel had dropped in the commotion and flung it back. "Well then, I'm looking for someone so I'll be on my way, ta-ta."
"That was horrible, thank goodness Sebastian was here to help." Elizabeth hid her terror behind her smiled but even as Ciel chastised her on being careless the girl was more disappointed that she didn't do more. Next time she'll order Paige to take care of it before Sebastian could...
He was amazingly swift-footed and managed to push one of the thugs back with only two fingers.
Could the man she'd known for two years possibly be a demon? He did come out of nowhere after the fire.
How did I not see it before? It's so obvious now.
But I have to be sure... not here though, later tonight I'll ask Paige.