Chapter 4
Whoo! Fourth chapter yay!
Moments later Rubert and the others make it to the dock where a man in a red suit and black hair with a top hat was waiting for them. Nathaniel quickly bows.
"Hey there your majesty, long times no see. There a reason you decided to see me in person?" she asked nonchalantly. The king of vampires smiled a bit, and then noticed Sebastian and Ciel behind her.
"Yes actually, but I was hoping we could speak in private, where no one can hear our conversation." He said.
"Sorry no-can-do, I have to make sure, the Phantomhive kid gets to where he needs to be safely, him being a little boy and all." She said laughingly. "Perhaps later, ok? This is kind of important sorry."
"This is the vampire king you spoke of?" Ciel asked walking up behind her, the young captain turns her head.
"Yeah, and he's kind of got a temper so if you're gonna ask 'im a question, you better get to the point and not be an ass about it." She whispered to him, then Ciel moved in front of her.
"Lord of vampires, I have a few questions for you." He declared, the vampire king raised his eyebrows at the boy in amusement.
"Please, call me Alucard(not from hellsing I just love the name). Any friend of captain Rubert Yelnats is a friend of mine." He says politely and tips his hat.
"Alucard, I understand you keep a tight leash on your subjects," Ciel went on,
"Yes, that I do, but I am only one man, I cannot keep an eye on all my vampires, many leave the island, so I have little rule of them. What makes you ask that little Phantomhive?" Alucard asked, his lips twisting into a fanged smile.
"There have been murders where the victims have been female and have been drained of blood." Ciel explained, "Do you know of any vampire that would kill like that?"
"Every vampire feeds like that dear child, you'll need to be more specific about the murders; what were the women wearing, what color hair, did they all attend the same schooling? There must be something in common for them otherwise you're not going to find your vampire." Alucard explained, he then paused for a moment, then his smile grew a bit. "where any of the girls virgins that you know of?"
"Yes but what does that have to do with anything?" Ciel asked. Rubert laughed.
"Ya know little 'bout vampires kid, they crave virgin blood, a male vampire will travel to the end of the sea just to taste a drop of pure virgin blood, especially if said virgin is a woman." Rubert explained. Nathaniel and the vampire king nodded in agreement.
"So that narrows it down a little. Now, what else did the girls have in common?" Alucard asked. Ciel had to think for a moment, then Sebastian spoke up.
"All the girls had dark hair, brown or black hair. They all, except one, went to the same boarding school, none of them knew each other however. Does that help?" Sebastian asked. Alucard looked at him.
"Yes, a bit I know of a few vampires that prefer dark haired women. If you like I can question them myself and give you the information. Then when you find them you can do with him as you please." Alucard said.
"You're awfully cruel to your subject, vampire king." Sebastian pointed out. Alucard's smile went away.
"Any vampire who drinks from innocent young women without even being thirsty is scum; I detest scum and I made it clear seventy-five years ago that drinking any blood that is not offered or brought to the island is strictly forbidden." He said in a dark voice. Then he looked at Sebastian for a moment.
"you're a demon aren't you? Ha! Only a demon would take such an arrogant tone toward a vampire as dangerous as me!" he said laughing hysterically, then looked at Rubert. "You let a demon on your ship young captain? Not very wise human girl." Rubert glared.
"I don't need some fanged faced bloodsucker to tell me what's wise and what's not!" she growled, then grabbed Ciel's hand. "We will question the vampires ourselves, King Alucard."
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"You sure ran off in a huff, captain." Ciel pointed out, they had gone past the dock and were now on solid dirt. Rubert turned her head toward him.
"King Alucard tends to grind on my nerves, when he calls me out on foolishness such as that." She said as she kept walking.
"How far onto this said to be dangerous land do you intend to walk?" Ciel asked, Rubert stopped abruptly, as if just now registering where she was. They were well past the dock, and were farther than any human should have gone unattended.
"This isn't good, I-I hadn't realized I had walked you out this far," she began then quickly turned, "We need to get back to shore before-" she turned to go back only to have their path blocked by three vampires, she looked behind them to see one more. "Dammit."
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"You should go find your master, before she gets herself killed out there, I cannot stop vampires who hunt humans that go off alone, Nathaniel." The king of the undead said, looking at the lower level vampire, Nathaniel looked up at his king, and stood.
"My apologies for all that she said my lord." Nathaniel said, Alucard held up his hand to stop the vampire's babble.
"She is but a child, I do so enjoy seeing her all worked up over such small things." Alucard said, then smiled devilishly. "And do keep that demon well into your sight Old friend." Nathaniel nodded, and went in search of his master and the Phantomhive.
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"Well well, look what we have here boys; two young children sharing a night with one another." A vampire with blonde hair said, with a masculine voice. Ciel perked.
"Pardon? Are you to say we're-"
"Can it Ciel, if you piss him off we'll be dead before Nathan gets here." The young captain said, she reached for her sword however noticed it wasn't in its usual place. She looked at the vampires, the one left of the blonde vampire was examining.
"This is a pretty nice blade," The vampire said, "It could cut one of us down with ease." The other vampires ogled the blade. Then the leader looked at the two.
"What's a little girl like you doing with such a dangerous weapon?" he said, then sniffed the air. "We don't have a lot of time so drink up boys."
Suddenly a knife went soaring in the air hitting one of the vampires in the neck. Everyone looked up to see Sebastian holding table knives and advancing toward the group. Ciel and captain Rubert watched as Sebastian slaughtered the vampires. The captain narrowed her eyes at the demon when he had finished.
"Are you two alright?" he asked bowing to the two. Ciel nodded, the captains eyes then glared at Sebastian, as Nathaniel had finally caught up.
"You're late Nathaniel." She hissed, as she walked toward the now dead vampire and picking up her blade. She then turned toward Ciel and Sebastian. "And don't expect any thanks from me, demon."
"Awfully rude of you." Sebastian teased, Rubert glared.
"Shut your trap demon! The only reason you're still here is because I haven't given the order." She growled. Nathaniel stiffened as his master looked up at him. "Don't think I'm not aware of what you want to do Nathaniel."
"Hurry up and catch your criminal, we'll be waiting at the docks." She said, sheathing her sword and walking back toward shore.
"You're not coming?" Ciel asked, captain Rubert turned glaring.
"You don't need protecting and I'm not going to put my own life in danger for something like this." She growled walking back to the docks.
"American women, I swear are the rudest people I've ever met." Ciel said turning away only to have a rock hit the back of his head. He grabbed the sore spot and turned to see Ruby glaring at him.
"Sebastian why didn't you stop the rock when it was thrown?" he shouted at his butler, the butler said nothing.
"I am not rude! I just don't like having my voice silenced by some pompous boy like you!" Ruby shouted walking up to him.
"Master Rubert perhaps we should go along anyway." Nathan said, Ruby leered at him.
"Why should I go help some kid who doesn't appreciate what I've already done for him?" she hissed.
"You realize you're not much older than me right?" Ciel said flatly, Rubert pointed a finger at him.
"I've got more experience than you when it comes to this stuff so shut it junior." She said. "Alright fine we'll go, but only so I can see your face when you see just what 'monsters' you're up against."
Ciel huffed, this girl was so indecisive how was that she came across a vampire anyhow? He sighed.
"Well let's get goin' I don't like sticking around in one spot for too long." Ruby said walking a head, "Nathaniel knows where all the sleazy vamps scurry off to during the day right?"
Nathan nodded, but groaned, Ruby only called him by his actual name when she was mad at him. This was just his luck; he walked in front of Ciel and Sebastian.
"Do try to stay close, I can do nothing if you wonder off and get eaten." He said bowing politely.
"Stop wasting time!" Ruby shouted, Nathan sighed as he walked behind Ruby, Ciel and Sebastian followed.
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After a long walk from the docks Nathan led Ciel and the others to a small tavern, Ciel gave the place a distasteful look.
"Not to your liking Phantomhive boy?" Ruby asked putting her hands behind her head her foul mood lightened a bit.
"It' dark and seemingly desolate." Ciel said, Ruby shrugged.
"You don't go to many taverns do you Ciel?" she asked, Ciel shook his head.
"Well this will be your first experience in one I suppose, try to stay close to your butler." Ruby said, "Alright Nathaniel lead the way."
"Right; do try not to cross anyone here; these people aren't the nicest vampires in the world." Nathaniel said, opening the door that soon gave way to the sounds of music and chatter. When the door opened up the chatter stopped when the people inside saw the two children walk in.
"Well looky there; aint that a sight! I think the shorter one's a bit lost!" someone shouted; Ciel gave a twisted look. Rubert glared.
"Hey ya think the other one's his mate?" another sneered, Rubert hair bristled as she grit her teeth in anger.
"Nathan; my gun if you please." She growled, Nathaniel hesitated but soon presented a small revolver. Rubert took it and shot up in the air, surprising the vampires in the room.
"Alright you mangy bloodsuckers! I aint got a lot of time here; I've got some questions, and if y'all cooperate we'll be outta your hair in no time!" she shouted. Everything was quiet.
"Bit over the top don't you think Captain?" Ciel said, Rubert huffed.
"I'm mad, you want answers, they're listening. Shut up, and start asking you questions." She said, Nathan sighed.
"Why must be so impulsive, my master?" he asked, Ruby grunted.
"It works…Now you all do well to keep your fangs at bay, got me?" she shouted, the vampires in the bar all leered at her. Ruby smirked, "I aint afraid to make an example outta one o' ya."
"You think you can take on a whole bar filled with vampires." A vampire with long black hair asked standing up.
"I'd much rather not; but if I have to, I'll be sure to at least take some of ya with me." Ruby said. The vampire smirked, walking over toward the small group.
"Big talk from a small girl; perhaps this boldness comes from your vampire pet." He said bending to be at eye level of the captain and Ciel. He smiled; he was amused.
"Go ahead ask your questions none of us have anything to hide." He said. Rubert nudged Ciel, as he cleared his throat.
"Over the past few weeks girls have come up dead with their blood completely drained. My question; where were you two days ago?" He asked, the vampire laughed.
"Good luck with that case; but to answer your question I was here in this very tavern." He said.
"And what do you know about this locket?" Ciel asked as Sebastian presented the silver locket. The vampire eyed it.
"Hey I know an old man that owns something like this." He said, Sebastian and Ciel gave a look, no one seemed to notice Nathaniel's uneasy stare at the locket however.
"And where might this man be at this time?" Ciel asked, the vampire thought for a minute.
"I've seen around a brothel, not far from here; ya can't really miss it. Betsy's bear an Brothel." He finally said, Ciel gave a distasteful look.
"Hey; a man's a man, you'll learn it too one day boy." The vampire then said, "If you find that vamp tell 'em he still owes me for that last brawl he got in."
"Will do, C'mon Ciel." Ruby said turning to go back outside, Ciel and the others followed.
"A brothel, do vampires have any sort of decency?" Ciel muttered, Nathan gave him a sideways look.
"Humans are no better Phantomhive. All creatures of the world have a weakness for the opposite sex, not just vampires." Ruby snorted as she walked down the stone path, "Not that I know from experience."
"Of course not." Ciel said, Rubert cut her eyes at him.
"Hey what's that supposed to mean?" she growled, however before Ciel could respond Nathanial cut in.
"Master Rubert." He said, the captain turned.
"For the last bloody time it's rub—woaw that guy wasn't lying you really can't miss this place." She said interrupting her own thoughts. In front of them stood a large wood building; a large wooden sign that read; Betsy's Beer and Brothel, with a large chested woman holding a jug of alcohol.
"This doesn't seem like the kind of place for a woman; regardless of how vulgar you may be." Ciel noted, Rubert glared.
"HA! And just what would you know? I can go into these places no problem; I'd fit in better than you that's for sure." She scoffed.
"Actually, Master Rubert; I have to agree." Nathaniel said, Rubert gave a look of short confusion that twisted into annoyance.
"What? Nathan, you aren't seriously going to leave me out here are you?" she asked.
"Perhaps master Ciel; I should go inside instead. This is no place for a young nobleman such as yourself." Sebastian said, Ciel shook his head.
"No, I am under queen's order to find this murderer and bring him to justice." He said, Rubert growled.
"And I aint stayin out here; it's not like I haven't seem women act like this before Nathaniel." She said. Nathanial shook his head.
"Both of you will stay; Sebastian and I will go in, find this man; if he even is here, and question him." He said.
"What do you mean if?" Ciel asked, Nathanial sighed.
"The man was drunk on liquor, there's no way of knowing whether or not he was even telling the truth or just spouting nonsense off a drunkard." He said, "And I won't have my master's innocence rendered in question on a wild goose chase."
"Ugh! Fine, go in, I'll stay here." Rubert huffed, leaning against the wall with a childish pout. Nathan sighed, looking toward Sebastian, who nodded as they walked in. Ciel was about to walk in when Rubert grabbed him by the shirt collar.
"Be a good boy and stay out here with me." She said in an annoyed growling tone. Ciel gave her a look, but stayed nonetheless.
Whee! Chapter 4 over! What do you think? Anyone else feeling uneasy with Nathan? Haha anyhow review please, love you all!