I am so sorry for leaving you hanging like that. But I'm back (for the moment) and I bring you the next chapter of Undertaker's Flower.

Chapter Eight:

"So Ciel thinks that the Viscount Druitt is Jack the Ripper?" I asked as Undertaker and I walked to the party. Turns out, he had absolutely no source of transportation other than a hearse; something nobody would arrive to a rich party with. Yeah that'll be something, showing up to a party and have a bunch of snot-nosed rich people wonder who died.

"It seems so." he chuckled.

"And how do you know this?" I asked curiously.

"I could see it in his eyes."

"That's freaky. You can see what people are going to do just by looking at their eyes?" I asked.

"No, just Ciel. I was a friend of his father's, so I saw him almost everyday. It's was quite a shame that someone so young had to go through the pain of losing both parents."

I looked down at the ground, knowing how it felt to lose a friend. Plus a parent. But both parent's at the SAME TIME? I just can't imagine the pain that Ciel has been through.

"It looks as though we've arrived." Undertaker said suddenly. I looked up and the bottom of my mouth fell to the ground.

Aleister's mansion was HUGE! And GOLDEN! Many fancy cars were parked in front, and rich people piled into the large double doors. I noticed that all the women wore masks.

An accessory I didn't have.

"Underta-"I started, but he had already handed me a purple feathered masks. I looked at him curiously, but proceeded to put it on. The small eye holes that were cut out were perfect, and the nose's curve matched my own. "Did you make this for me?"

He chuckled. "It's nice of you to think so, but no. It was my late wife's old mask." he smiled sadly, refusing to look at me.

I was at a lost for words. I was wearing something that his dead wife had worn. I managed a small smile.

"Thank you," I said. He nodded and then folded our arms together.

"I do believe we have a party to attend." he said, pulling me towards the entrance. I held my breath as we walked in.

Then it left me.

I might have said this before, but this place is HUGE!

on both sides of the room were two large windows, covered by a gold and red curtain. In the front of the room, two large staircases sat, and many people gathered in the middle of them. Most of them were women. In the far corner, a small orchestra played soft music. I sighed in relief, glad that it was an old-fashioned party. The buffet tables in the opposite corner were piled high with food, and the punch tables had two carved ice swans on display.

Overall, it was beautiful.

The song ended, and another one played. Around us, men bowed to their partners and they began to dance. Undertaker broke arms with me and bowed. Not knowing what else to do, I curtsied. He held my hand with his, letting the other one rest on the small of my back, while I rested mine on his shoulder. Then, with a soft smile, he led me across the dance floor.

I kept looking down at our feet, hoping I was graceful enough to not step on his shoes. Eventually, Undertaker lifted my head up to meet his at eye level. I caught a glimpse of his eyes before they were covered again by his bangs. I was thankful that the mask was long enough to cover my blush.

When the song ended, the Viscount appeared at the top of one of the staircases.

"I thank you all for coming!" he called, and some of the young ladies gasped and swooned. Ii rolled my eyes. This guy was such a player.

"I hope you all enjoy the party," he said, then motioned for the orchestra to play another song. I turned to Undertaker, who pointed to the door. I followed his finger and saw a beautiful young girl in a pink dress. Her blue bangs covered half of her face, and next to her stood...Sebastian.

Wait a minute-that girl is bust out laughing. I knew that Ciel was determined to catch Jack, but I didn't k now he was that determined to wear a pink dress.

We stood over by the table and watched as they came to the opposite side of the room. I grabbed a small plastic cup full of punch and watched as everything played out. Ciel yelled at Madam Red, who was dressed in-you guessed it-red. Her butler's outfit didn't seem to change, but Sebastian had dressed in a tux and had a pair of thin framed glasses on, making him resemble a teacher-like person.

The group parted and Ciel looked embarrassed beyond belief. I strained to hear them, and I heard Ciel say, "I hope nobody I know sees me like this."

Then, as if on cue, a squeaky girlish voice called out to him, addressing him as a girl. They froze in horror for a second, then Sebastian led Ciel by the buffet table to hid. When they believed the cost was clear, the left the table, attempting to cut through the crowd to Viscount Druitt.

The band played another slow song, making the couples sway in time to the music. Sebastian then took Ciel's hand and led him through the crowd, pretending they were another dancing couple. The song ended and they reached him.

Sebastian left the two of them alone, and I chocked on my punch when the Viscount pulled some moves on him. Out of the corner of my eyes, I saw a flurry of bright colors going into the direction of Ciel. I gasped when a loud thump echoed in the room. Everything was silent as Sebastian stood up straight, wearing a mask himself. Everyone looked in his direction, and Sebastian spoke.

"Everyone gather around for a magic show," he said. I glanced towards Aleister, who wore a confused look on his face. Then Ciel said something to him and the both of them walked back behind a curtain. Undertaker walked towards Sebastian's "magic" show and I snuck over to the curtain. I pulled it back and stepped through, entering a long hallway.

At the end, something thumped behind the door. Curious, I walked over to it, opening it a little bit.

Instantly, a sickening sweet smell hit me, and I shut the door quickly.

But it was too late.

I leaned against the wall, trying to blink the black dots from my vision. I fell to the ground, quickly losing consciousness.

The door opened, and Aleister's velvet voice spoke. "Two special birds one on night. How lucky am I?" I struggled as he knelt down, but then a black cloud wrapped itself around my vision.

And I was completely helpless..

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