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Chapter Five

The Phantomhives

For the last month or so, Aurora had gotten used to the new 'family' she had just become a part of. She ignored Alois' nightly strolls, James' bragging of his (horrible) karate skills, Patrick's obsession with fire, the clumsiness of Rebecca, Maria's constant badgering to paint her, and then lastly was Vincent, Victor, and the twins. The four of them seemed to be the normal ones; strange seeming as how Vincent was DEFINITELY not the normal one.

The Twins turned out to be Book nerds as they continued with the facility that their parents had created. The Drakefords were a large Sweets Facility, as well as water globes. Aurora had seen some of the water globes and she had to admit that she was impressed. Crystal figurines in water globes were art. She loved them and had already grabbed a few of them to keep in her room.

Victor was a sweet young boy. He seemed to have taken an instant liking to Aurora and followed her around everywhere after his work around the mansion was over. He loved to help Vincent down in the kitchens before rushing to the library and falling asleep in there before the large fire while he and Aurora read.

Speaking of Vincent, Aurora and he would talk through the night. Neither of them needed to sleep so there was no use of sitting in the bed besides being bored, and do they would be in either his room or hers, or even in the kitchen talking and reminiscing over things that they had done together in the past. Her favorite was the time when they met Smenkhkare, An Egyptian Pharaoh that ruled in the 18th Dynasty.

Aurora had to admit, she missed Vincent. It had been many years since they had last seen each other. A pounding in her chest when they talked was always there but she ignored it, not knowing what it was.

So, that morning as she and the twins were sitting at the table eating, Alois walked in, looking at his watch before stuffing it back into his pocket.

"You must hurry, young masters. We have a meeting with Lord Phantomhive and his son this afternoon."

Aurora raised her eyebrows and watched as Reymond slapped a hand to his face and Ramona had a slight blush creep up to her cheeks. "Who are the Phantomhives?"

"The Phantomhives are another English Noble Family that run a toy and candy empire. They serve directly under the Queen as her 'Guard Dog'." Reymond answered her as he set his fork down. "You could call them the rivals of the Drakefords. Lord Phantomhive was a good friend of father's though, so our competing was always, I suppose you could call it, friendly."

"And so we're going to go wee them?"

"Yes. Phantomhive wants the two of us over there for a luncheon and to give us his apologies for our parents. He was out of country and just returned a few days ago." Ramona replied. "The four of us shall be going."

"Four?" Aurora asked.

"Yes. Four." She turned to see Vincent standing behind her, arms folded behind his back.

She turned back in her chair and leaned back. "Oh goodie."

A carriage from the Phantomhive family arrived soon after and gave them a ride to their destination.

The first thing that Aurora noticed about the Phantomhive estate was that it was bigger than the Drakeford's. But when she noticed how many people were working, and just in the garden, she knew why. She also wondered just how many member of the family would be living there. Perhaps the whole family from child to great grandfather.

She received looks from everyone when Vincent helped her from the carriage. She ignored them all though. She had forgotten that the thought of women not wearing dresses in this day and age was frowned upon. Aurora still refused to wear them though…unless, of course, it was a special occasion.

The Twins led the way up to the large doors, a small smiling Vincent and a blank-faced Aurora following them. They didn't even need to knock. The doors were pulled open and the four of them walked into the dazzling white hall. Servants and maids hurried through the halls with towels and dishes and everything else that Aurora could think of. Instantly, a middle-aged man with brown hair that seemed to be the Head Butler stepped forward and began to lead them to the back Garden. They were given looks but no words were spoken.

Aurora glanced at Vincent to find him glancing back at her, that small smirk constantly on his face every time that she looked at him. She wondered if he was always wearing it or if it was just when it was at her.

But why was she thinking about something as foolish as that? What did it matter if he smiled at her? They've known each other for years so it was normal to smile when being reunited with an old friend.

The patio they were led too was white as well, set up with a glass table and two figures sitting in the six chairs around it. One was an middle-aged man and the other was a young boy; apparently his son.

"My Lord," The Butler gave a bow. "The Drakefords have arrived.

The man stood from his chair and turned to face the found of them, his eyes on the two children. "Reymond. Ramona," The slightly greying man gave each of the children and firm hug. "It's so good to see you again; if only it had been under different circumstances."

"It is good to see you again as well, Lord Phantomhive." Reymond replied.

"Please, you both do not have to call me Lord. Edward is just fine." The man turned to look at Aurora. "And you must be the one that has gained custody of them? The Aurora Rush?"

The young woman smiled and nodded her head. "Indeed. It is an honor, Lord Phantomhive." She lied.

"Please, just Edward." He repeated and looked at Vincent. "And you are?"

Vincent gave his own small bow with his small smile. "Vincent, My Lord, a companion from the Drakeford estate."

Edward smiled. "Look Vincent. He holds your name." He turned to the boy at the table.

Aurora took the child in. He had to be about 7 years old with short, dark hair and eyes, a mole under his left eye and dressed in a small suit as he ate his lunch. He glanced up and took them all in before his eyes landed on Aurora. His eyes grew wide and he just stared at her before staring back down at his plate, a light pink on his cheeks. Aurora raised an eyebrow and Edward chuckled.

"Oh dear. It seems Vincent has become rather bashful." He then pulled a chair out for the two of the girls before sitting back down himself. Aurora took a seat next to the child and glanced at him. He was looking at her before glancing away again bashfully. She smiled.

Whether or not she liked some humans, their children could be quite adorable.

Aurora half paid attention as the twins and Edward talked about their parents. Vincent, the child, kept glancing at Aurora as she gazed out over the garden before he stood up and ran off into it. The older Vincent watched after him for a moment before turning back to the woman across from him. She shrugged and they both turned back to the other three that were still talking.

The afternoon was a peaceful warm, believe it or not, but winter was soon to be on its way, as would the Twins' birthday. There was to be a party and the Phantomhives were invited. There was also a date set to wear the young Vincent was going to have to stay a week or two at their mansion when his parents were on their anniversary. That seemed to delight the two other children and it made the older Vincent and Aurora smile. Whether or not they were now the Lord and Lady Drakeford, they were still children themselves.

Besides, Aurora was there. She could help them run the facility. She had been already for the last month. They knew to call her until they could do everything on their own. She was sure that they would even after they did; they seemed to enjoy her company. Vincent's too.

"So, Vincent shall be staying with you a little before Christmas?" Edward was saying. "Are you sure that that is all right?"

"Of course," Ramona answered with a smiled and a nod. "Vincent will be no problem at all. It'll be nice having another child there with us instead of the elders," She glanced at Aurora and Vincent. "No offense."

The two of them shared a chuckle as they stood. "It is time we were getting back," Aurora said. "James and Peter said they would have a lovely surprise for the both of you when we returned and Alois will be worried if it's after nightfall." She smiled at Edward. "It would please us if you and your family come to visit us one fine afternoon. It would be lovely to see you again."

The man grinned. "And the same to you. Yes, I think that we just might do that." Edward went to stand up as the rest did but paused with a smile as he looked behind all of them. Everyone followed his gaze and had to smile themselves.

His young child had returned again, a bouquet of flowers in his hands. He took a few steps towards Aurora, his face growing redder with each step and held them out to her.

"H-here." He stuttered in an adorable voice. "For you."

Aurora smiled down and him and took the flowers. "Why thank you Vincent. That's very sweet of you." She leaned down and kissed the top of his head before straightening again. If the boy's face could go any redder it did before he ran back off into the garden giggling.

Edward laughed at his child. "We shall be over soon. A week or so from now," He told them. "We'll send word a day before so."

Aurora had been glad that the surprise was not as bad as she expected to be when they returned to the Drakeford Manor. Peter had only slightly burned the curtains in the dining hall and everything else seemed to be in order.

Excusing herself from the rest of the house she went to her room with a vase for the flowers that the young boy had given her. Setting them on the dresser, she sat on the bed for a moment, thinking. She was going to have to find a way to thank the child. Normally she wouldn't do anything like that, but something about the younger Vincent just told her to.

But what would a young child like as a present…

Aurora smiled and stood up again. She had the perfect idea.

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