Chapter 6

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"So former captain Allen Yelnats is alive?" Sebastian asked, Nina nodded. "Then why the lying."

"Because, Little Ruby doesn't know about it; this happened some few years ago. Allen and Nathan were good friends." Nina said, "It was a complete accident really."

"What happened?" Sebastian asked, Nina looked down.

"I-I don't think I should be telling you this, y-you're a human; you'd never understand the situation." She said, Sebastian placed a hand on her shoulder.

"I assure you I'm no human, Miss Nina." He said, Nina gave him a puzzled look but shook her head.

"Even so, Nathan would be mad if I told anyone. I shouldn't have even mentioned the subject." She said.

"But I'm one of Nathan's friends as well; I only wish to know more about him." Sebastian cooed, he was losing her fast, if he was going to learn anything about the vampire and young captain he had to get from her. Nina searched his face, then sighed.

"Vampire hunters are the worst, yaknow? They attacked poor Nathan, he managed to get away but he needed blood." She went on, "Allen was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Nathan regrets doing it so much, because now Allen can't see ruby anymore."

"And why is that?" Sebastian pushed, Nina bit her lip.

"Vampires who were turned usually kill those closest to them, Nathan and Allen had to lie to Ruby, if not she would be dead." She said, "To make up for what he had done, Nathan agreed to become Little Ruby's servant to watch over her since Allen can't. Nathan would do anything for the Yelnats family."

"Is that so?" Sebastian asked, Nina gave him a confused look.

"Yes, he cares deeply for little Ruby, and will do anything to protect her." She said, a little edge to her voice, "Sebastian what is this case you are working on?"

"Hm? Oh I'm afraid that's classified to only her majesty and my master." Sebastian said, then stood.

"Sebastian, I will warn you now; if you do anything to hurt my Nathan, and little Ruby, I'll make you regret it." Nina warned, a low growl bubbling from her throat as her eyes flitted to a dark crimson. Sebastian smirked.

"That would work; if I was worried you could do anything; you see I'm bound to this world by my master." He said, Nina stood up, her fangs elongated.

"Humans can die all the same, know your place human." She growled, Sebastian narrowed his brown eyes at Nina. She's faltered, taking a step back her eyes still glaring at him.

"I told you I wasn't human, now I suggest you keep your mouth quiet about this or you'll regret threatening me and my master." He said, then turned leaving to return to Ciel.

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Meanwhile back at the docks, the young captain Ruby and Nathan were waiting for Ciel and Sebastian to some to their senses.

"Cap'm Ruby, when will we be setting sail?" Rufio shouted from the deck. Ruby gripped the railing from where she was standing at the wheel.

"I'll give him ten more minutes, if he's not back by then we'll return home." She shouted back.

"But Ruby; the crew—they're getting nervous, we've never stayed this long on the island." Rufio said, Ruby bit her lip; she was risking herself and her crew for some aristocrat brat who had scolded her for being a pirate. It agitated her to no end.

"Tell the crew to dust the themselves with garlic powder and keep their crucifixes close; no vampire would dare touch them then." She called back. Then turned to Nathan.

"Well what do you think Nathan?" she asked, Nathan was looking over the docks deep in thought. He looked to his master.

"It would be in good faith to go after the two." He said, Ruby huffed.

"You're right; he's too much of a liability if he dies here. The Black Rose has never had a human casualty when coming to the island." She said, "Why must all people like him be so foolish?"

"I'll tell the crew to stay in their cabins, we'll leave after that." Nathan said, Ruby nodded.

Moments later Ruby and Nathan were back on land, in search for Ciel and Sebastian. Ruby was feeling aggravated.

"Where could those idiots have gone to? They couldn't have gotten too far could they Nathan?" she asked, Nathan shrugged.

"They haven't died; that's a for sure." He said.

"Nathan can't you smell their blood or something?" Ruby asked.

"Not unless they cut themselves, or are hurt somehow." Nathan said. Ruby paused.

"You smell my blood just fine." She pointed out, placing her hands on her hips.

"You're a female virgin, it's pungent to me." Nathan retorted.

"Nathan; what's your problem tonight? You never snap at me like that; and you've been doing it ever since we docked with those two." Ruby asked, Nathan kept walking.

"The demon agitates me, call it an animal instinct." He said, Ruby wasn't convinced but followed and kept quiet nonetheless. After several more steps Nathan paused, sniffing the air.

"What cha smell boy?" Ruby asked, humorously Nathan didn't laugh. "Sorry."

"It's them, they're back at the brothel." Nathan said, Ruby wrinkled her nose.

"And he calls me vulgar. Jackass." She spat, Nathan shrugged as he lead the young captain to large building.

"You sure you want me going in there Nathan?" Ruby asked when he opened the door, Nathan gave his master a puzzled look. Then Ruby narrowed her eyes.

"'It's not the place for young ladies' remember?" she growled, Nathan let out a frustrated sigh.

"Now's not the time to dwell on foolhardy things like that Rubert." He said, "Besides it's closed; now go in."

Ruby crossed her arms then walked ahead inside Nathan followed, they soon saw Nina and Sebastian. Nathan growled.

"Well that answers that question; I didn't know demons sought the company of brothel women." Ruby snapped. Nina turned toward the two.

"I'm a showgirl, not a prostitute sweetie; you must be little Ruby." She said, then narrowed her eyes at Sebastian.

"Wait how do you know me?" Ruby asked cocking an eyebrow.

"She's a friend of mine; Master Rubert, this is Nina." Nathan said, Ruby looked to Nina and nodded.

"So then, where's Ciel, or has the demon abandoned him?" Ruby asked, Sebastian furrowed his brow, as Ruby glared up at him.

"No I did not; Master Ciel is up stairs asleep, not that it's any concern of yours." He said.

"I'm not asleep Sebastian; who could with a racket like this?" Ciel retorted coming into the room. Ruby balled up her fists, and walked over to him.

'Stupid little twat, I bet he saw everything in here.' She thought, Ciel narrowed his eyes at the young captain as she drew nearer.

"What is it? Why have you come back" Ciel ordered, Ruby stopped not answering, only glaring at the one good eye Ciel had.

"Well, out with-" he was interrupted by Ruby punching him in the face hard enough to knock him off his feet.

"Master Rubert!" Nathan shouted, Ruby wasn't listening, she tightened her fist and glared down at the boy.

"Alright now you listen here, Phantomhive! You're a passenger on my ship! And I'll be dragged down to hell before I let some punk like you think he can do whatever he wants here!" she shouted, then grabbed Ciel by the shirt collar, pulling him up a bit. He stared wide eyed at the captain, he hadn't expected her to do that.

"You're only one little boy you got that? Don't think you can catch this killer with just yourself and some idiot demon, when you don't know the first thing about vampirism!" she shouted, "Had I not come back for you and had Nina not been a friend of Nathaniel's you're be nothing but a shell!"

"Little Ruby…is really rough with her feelings isn't she?" Nina whispered, Nathan gave her a confused look.

"I think that's enough, Captain Rubert Yelnats." Sebastian warned, Ruby, leered his way.

"I'm not done yet." She growled, standing herself and Ciel up, Ciel stared at her rubbing the sore spot on his cheek.

"The Black Rose has never lost a passenger; and you're not going to be the first." She said, then her glare faded, and she grinned. "Bet you never thought a girl could punch that hard right?"

"Not really." Ciel grumbled.

"Sorry if we've caused you any trouble Nina." Nathan said, Nina shook her head.

"No none at all Nathy." She said, then whispered, "Nathan I need to talk to you a moment."

"Hey Nathan, how do you know a showgirl?" Ruby asked smiling, as she looked up at the vampire.

"We're old friends of your father." Nina said, Ruby crossed her arms.

"That so? So you knew my old man, that's great; here I thought he didn't talk to any other women since mother." She said laughing.

Ciel walked over to Sebastian.

"I'm willing to look past you letting me be hit by that girl depending on what information you've obtained, Sebastian." He said. Sebastian dipped to his level.

"The young captain's father…is still alive." He whispered, Ciel went wide eyed in shock.

"You mean the old captain of the Black Rose is still on this earth? But how?" he asked.

"The vampire Nathanial bit him, and turned him into a vampire. Which means…"

"Allen Yelnats is on the island somewhere. Does the captain know?" Ciel asked, Sebastian shook his head.

"No; Captain Rubert hasn't a clue about the lies being told by her own servant." He said, then stood up straight.

"Do you think he has anything to do with the locket?" Ciel asked, "After all, everyone does say Captain Rubert's mother own one just like it."

"It's quite possible, perhaps we should question her before we go searching." Sebastian suggested, Ciel nodded.

Oh no! Ciel and Sebastian suspect Ruby! What do will they do? And what will Nathan do if Ruby finds out about her father? keep reading and review to find out. Tah-tah!