A/N: I looked over the previous chapter that was published and saw an error that can confuse many, so I changed it and now for the readers who have already read the last chapter, to clear up the mess, the symbol indicating a switch is "|/|". Once again just a heads up the "|/|" Is basically a switch in scenes and/or point of view. Making sure there isn't any confusion. C'mon guys, if you see an error tell me I don't want to look as stupid as I feel 3
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Ch.15
I don't even know him, so why would he do that? If anything I tried to avoid him and leave him out. He would do the same wouldn't he? We never interacted, or got to know each other, so why the hell did he put himself in danger like that!?
"Hu-wait where am I running off to?" I said to myself as I slowed down my pace.
"I guess I should just find Finny, they said that Pluto should be with him right?" I whispered as I continued to walk down the various halls.
Shit, I can't see anything! Why is everything so dark?
I descended to the servants' quarters and heard something come from the end of the hall.
"Maybe they're there." I mumbled to myself as I stepped towards the door.
"Ow! Mey-Rin I thought I told you I'm fine! It's Plu-Plu that you need to take care of." Finny said sternly from behind the door.
"I know that but your cuts will get infected if you don't clean them properly!" Mey-Rin countered.
"H-Hello?" I stuttered knocking on the door.
"Clary? Come on in you don't have to knock." Finny said.
"How are you two?" I asked opening the door slowly.
"Fine more or less, what about you?" Finny inquired.
I looked around the small room, Pluto was nowhere in sight, the cabinets were full of medicines and herbs. Finny was sitting on a bed with bandages on several parts of his arms and face.
"I'm fine, if it weren't for Pluto, how is he?" I urged.
"Well I'm not that sure, he doesn't seem to have any vital injuries but he should be sleeping right about now." Finny stated.
"Do you know where?" I asked.
"Nope, why don't you just ask the Young Master and Mister Sebastian?" Finny said.
"Well we aren't on good terms at the moment, but I guess I have to." I muttered.
"I'm glad you're alright though, thanks for your help." I said again and left the room.
"Damn it! I don't want to go back and ask them where Pluto is! I just, I just want to see if he's alright without having to deal with those idiots." I muttered to myself.
I'll just have to find him myself. It shouldn't be that hard right? Well considering the problems I have right now then I don't have an advantage point right now. I guess I have to go with plan B. Okay, now I have to think of a plan B.
"Geez! What do I do?!" I yelled as I leaned against the wall and slumped down to sit on the floor.
Okay, think, where would I take an injured person if not a room with medicine? He won't be down in the servants' quarters I was just there, he won't be back in the cellar, but I don't know where else he would be. In one of the guest rooms? Hell, there are hundreds here. Or at least I think, either way it would be near impossible if I look through each one. Maybe one that actually has some supplies; most of the rooms are completely vacant so they wouldn't leave him there. They'd have to have left him in a room that has already been used or is being used.
"That's it!" I yelled once more getting up and dashing down the hall.
"Now I if I remember correctly then his room should be….here!" I said as I came to a stop at the edge of the hall.
I knocked softly on the door and listened for any sign of a response. I stayed for a few minutes but still no answer.
"Damn, I was sure that he'd be here." I said as I leaned against the door to Derrick's room to think again.
Okay, if he isn't here, then where else would he be. He definitely wouldn't be outside, but-Maybe his own room! Or cage? Or, where exactly do they leave him anyway? I remember Finny showed me once, but where was it!
I ran towards the nearest exit and made my way around to the garden where I first met Finny, if there was one place I remember seeing Pluto it was there. The light from the sky was dull, and colorless. It looked like it were going to rain, but it didn't show any signs of doing so. I looked across the building over and over but didn't recognize anything familiar. Until I went around a corner and found the caged opening, I ran towards it and crouched down to see in it. It was dimly lit but I saw Pluto inside there, he was lying in the bed with a cloth on his forehead.
"Pluto!" I shrieked softly, I didn't want to startle him of course.
He still lay there expressionless; not moving a single muscle, the only thing that showed a sign of life was his chest slowly heaving up and down as he took a ragged breath.
"How do I get in there? I can't possibly remember where to go when I'm inside the manor." I whispered to myself.
I shook the bars violently until one loosened, it was only a little but still something I could work with. I examined the other bars, all seven of them were rusty and old-looking, if I put a certain amount of force into them, then I might be able to pull them apart. I shook the loosened bar even more but nothing happened. I stood up shakily and started putting all my force into feet which were beginning to kick at the bar. I managed to break it off a bit; I crouched down once again and took hold of the freed lower half of the bar. I tightened my grip and pulled on it. It was much tougher than I expected, no matter which way I pulled or bent it, it wouldn't come loose.
"What the hell? Now you decide to be stubborn!" I yelled in anger as I stood up.
Okay, I was able to loosen a bar, that's great. Now what? I can't possibly give up now. I can do this.
I leaned down and grabbed the bar, after thinking of various ways to go about the situation at hand I decided to wing it. I held the bar tightly and started to hit the other end of it with a rock. I slammed it harder and harder against the rod until it finally broke off. The end I was hitting with a rock had a wickedly sharp point that I avoided to touch.
"Alright, I got one of them off, now what about the rest? I don't plan on doing the same with them because that was a hassle just for one." I mumbled to myself.
I crouched down again with the bar in my hand, I poked the sharp end and it immediately broke skin.
"Crap." I muttered and watched as the blood trickled from my finger.
I guess I could use this to try to take out the rest right?
I took the sharp edge of the rod and aimed it at one of the bars. Steadily I rammed it at the base of it I did this repeatedly until I got all the bars out of the way. I cautiously slid into the entrance but got my clothes stuck on the ragged edges left from the bars. I heard a tearing sound and fell hard onto the floor.
"O-Ouch." I mumbled and sat up.
I looked around the room which was vacant besides Pluto lying on the bed. He still hadn't move, even with the entire ruckus I was causing. Something definitely isn't right. I quickly got up and stumbled across to where he was sleeping. I moved the cloth and touched his forehead lightly. It was burning.
"C-Crap what do I do?!" I panicked and looked around the room for anything I could use.
Just my luck, there isn't anything in here!
"Pluto! Hey Pluto wake up!" I hissed softly, there wasn't any response or even a grunt of displeasure.
He definitely is "sleeping" that's for sure; I should go tell Ciel and the others.
I opened the door to the room and found myself in a place I have no record of. The halls looked like a maze and there was no other source of light in sight.
"Great, just great, I'm pretty sure I can't climb up the wall and get out the way I came in huh?" I muttered.
Guess I have no choice.
"Derrick come get me now!" I yelled and the mark on my neck glowed red.
Not a moment sooner and the familiar pink-ish cat eyes were before me again.
"You called?" Derrick said.
"Yea, I'm lost. Would you mind taking me back to Ciel's study?" I said innocently.
"Hah, drop the act." Derrick said.
"Well I thought it'd be a nice change of pace, I guess you didn't like it. Well what are you waiting for take me there already idiot." I said sternly.
"See, that's the mistress I know." Derrick said his tone light.
"Should I take that as a compliment or..?" I started.
"Well anyway, there is something definitely off with Pluto." I continued.
"What do you mean?" Derrick asked.
"When I went to see how he was doing, it appeared as though he were asleep. Finny and Mey-Rin told me he was, so I took minor notice of that. His breathing was definitely ragged and forced, it was weak and his forehead was burning. Even with the, erm, noise I was making, he still didn't wake up."
"Okay, slow down just a bit, let me get this straight. You came down here to see him, and got lost on your way back?" Derrick questioned.
"Not exactly and I'm not stupid enough to get lost somewhere that I've already been."
"Oh really?" Derrick sneered.
"Shut up! I went out through the back, that's why I made a lot of noise." I said showing the tattered and torn part of fabric around my waist. Not like he would pay any attention to it.
"What do you mean you went out through the back?" Derrick asked.
"Ugh, do I really have to explain? Can't you just, push aside my actions until I finish talking this over with Ciel and Sebastian?" I countered.
"Fine." Derrick said hoisting me over his shoulder.
"W-Wait what-!?" I screamed in an effort at the unexpected move.
|/|
"We know that there was a bomb planted at the base of the cellar. We don't know what triggered it, nor do we know who put it there in the first place. We don't know when it was placed either. Not too long ago the Prime Minister, Shan Wu, 'attacked' us at the meeting with the queen. Which leaves us with one suspect in doing this. Now the question is, when he planted the bomb." Ciel explained.
"Nicely structured theory, but considering your position, couldn't it have been another person besides Mr. Wu? He is indeed a smart and cunning man so I doubt he would strike just a day after his first attack." Sebastian countered.
"True, but we still don't know, we need more evidence, but how do we get it?" Ciel contemplated.
"It is true on your part that Mr. Wu is the most suspected of this predicament." Sebastian said.
"Who was the culprit initially after though? In doing this he harmed 3 people." Ciel said.
"Don't forget the kitten." Sebastian asserted jokingly.
"Don't remind me of that nuisance." Ciel warned.
"It can't be helped, it isn't like I have a choice to get rid of it do I?" he continued.
"Speaking of which do you think she'll be back any time soon?" Sebastian asked.
"That I'm not certain of, she did seem insistent on finding Pluto." Ciel answered.
"Not a moment too soon." Sebastian murmured, opening the door.
|/|
"Well that saves me the trouble of knocking." I said lowering my hand.
"What took so long?" Ciel asked impatiently.
"I don't think you want to use that tone of voice at the moment. Try looking just a bit harder." Derrick whispered to Ciel.
"What was that I couldn't quite hear you?" I said.
"Nothing." Derrick replied hastily.
I took a slight look at Ciel; he was concentrating really hard on something. Trying not to make eye contact at all, but observing my every move. I didn't take much notice of it; everything he did had a purpose. Besides my tattered appearance was distracting as it is so maybe that was what he was focusing on.
"Something the matter?" I asked Ciel.
"I'm not sure if I should ask." he replied pointing at the torn fabric around my waist and ankles.
"Long story, to minimize it you could say that next time I'll try to avoid the sharp bars protruding out of the sides of Pluto's…room?" I said trying to simplify my explanation.
"What are we going to do with you?" Ciel sighed heavily.
"Look, pushing all this aside, there is something wrong with Pluto. I don't know what, but we'd better find out and fast." I said.
"Judging by how forceful the blow was I'm sure he isn't fine, any normal person would be in critical condition." Sebastian added.
"And Pluto isn't any difference, he needs medical attention." I pushed on.
"Okay, but you have to get medical attention too." Derrick added.
"I don't need any medical attention I'm perfectly fine." I said.
"Oh really? Can you try reading this?" Derrick asked scribbling on a piece of paper and holding it up.
"Fine." I replied sighing and walking towards the demon.
"What do you think you're doing?" Derrick asked.
"Doing what you told me to." I said.
"No, you stand at the opposite of me." he added.
"What does this have to do with anything?" I asked angrily and walking towards the opposite corner.
"Is here fine." I said trying to be patient.
"There is perfect." he said smirking.
Crap, I can't see it, it's too blurry. What do I say? Did he even write it big enough for me to see? It looks like a bunch of lines and loops.
"What's the hold up?" Derrick asked.
"I can't see it, it's too small you idiot." I said.
"Ciel, would you mind standing next to Clary and reading this." Derrick asked.
"S-Sure." Ciel stuttered, walking over.
"Can you see it?" Derrick asked.
"Yes, it's perfectly readable." Ciel answered.
W-What?!
"See, I told you, you do need medical attention. Well at least for your eyes." Derrick said walking over with the paper.
"Hmph!" I replied snatching the paper.
'You're really stupid you know?' Was written on the paper that I crumpled in anger.
"Was that really necessary?" I said through gritted teeth.
"Well what other way was there to convince you?" Derrick sighed.
"It's nothing to be upset about, you can still see right?" Sebastian said in an effort to cheer me up.
"I guess, none the less, we need someone to take a look at Pluto." I said.
"Try not to forget that Pluto isn't exactly 'human' so I only know of one person who can take a look at him." Ciel said.
"Are you sure that, he should be contacted?" Sebastian asked.
"We don't have much of a choice." Ciel said.
|/|
"The Undertaker?" I read aloud as we stood outside a shady shop.
"Try to stay quiet, and don't draw too much attention, so practically try to be non-existent." Ciel instructed.
"No problem." Derrick replied.
"O-Okay." I said walking to the door.
"Maybe you should let us go first." Sebastian said catching my wrist.
I looked at him dumbfounded but returned to Derrick's side and waited for them to come back out. A moment later there was a shockingly loud abundance of laughing coming from the shop and Ciel opened the door, his face unpleasant looking.
"Should I ask what happened?" I whispered.
"No." Ciel answered plain and simply.
"You cease to entertain me, Earl-Oh wait who's this?" A voice said.
"Oh crap." Ciel muttered.
"Who's that?" I asked looking for the owner of the voice.
A cold hand was placed on my shoulder which made me shiver.
"Derrick, move your hand please." I said.
"What do you mean?" he answered.
"What?" I asked turning over to see a pale hand with moderately long black nails on my shoulder.
Followed by a darkly dressed many with long silver hair and a black hat; his eyes covered by his bangs and a scar running across his face.
"Ciel, sometimes I really wonder what kind of people you interact with." I said my voice wavering.
I quickly moved closer to Ciel in attempt to escape the man's grasp.
"Why you look very lovely, I wouldn't mind making a specially made coffin for you my dear." The man said.
"Coffin?" I said inching away slowly.
"T-That's a kind offer, but I'll have to decline." I stuttered.
"Undertaker, we didn't come for a coffin, we need your help with something." Ciel said.
"What kind of help?" Undertaker asked walking around to face Ciel.
"I'm not so sure he has medical experience do you?" Derrick asked.
"Shh! I'd rather not argue otherwise why would they bring us here?" I whispered back.
"You have a point." Derrick replied.
"I guess I can take a look at him, but I don't want to be paid in a laugh this time." Undertaker said his smile widening.
"What do you want then?" Ciel asked.
"Well, as you know I don't find any purpose in the Queen's coins either, so I want to know more about her." Undertaker said.
"Her? The Queen?" Ciel asked.
"No, I'm talking about your new 'company'" Undertaker said once more.
"Also on the one who is blending in with the shadows over there, such a shady character." he continued
"You mean Clary and Derrick?" Ciel asked in surprise.
"Well at least I got names now, you don't seem as bright as you usually do today Earl." Undertaker teased.
"W-Well it was a very unexpected offer." Ciel stuttered.
"Fine, we accept your offer, will you help us?" I cut in.
"Clary?" Ciel gasped.
"Oh this is interesting." Undertaker said.
"Aren't you going to talk it over with your little friend?" he asked.
"No, he's fine with it, right Derrick?" I asked.
"Certainly." he replied.
"Shall we go?" Undertaker asked grabbing my hand.
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