AN: Onto episode 1!
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING if I did there would be a bit more slash in the show!
[in the darkness]
The voice: Think carefully. Should you reject the faith even this once, the gates of paradise will forever be out of your reach.
the angels all leaned forward slightly this was it the making of the contract.
Ciel: Do you think one who was among those faithful would ever go so far as to summon someone like you?
Rachel cringed at her sons harsh tone what had happened to him after their deaths she wondered. Vincent was paying extremely close attention to what was happening on screen as the queens guard dong he had come across many creatures not of this world but nothing like this what was it and what was he doing with his son VIncent needed to know.
The voice: I'll ask but once more. Do you wish to form a contract with me?
"contract" vincent whispered then his eyes widened in realisation and he looked toward his son who sat watching the screen with boredom clear in his eyes then he looked to the butler at his sons side his eyes met with crimson and the butler smirked slightly at Vincents glare. The man was a demon he had never seen one before and then his anger faded to extreme sadness what had driven his son so far as to call on a demon.
Ciel: I do! Now, stop asking these tedious questions and let me know if we have a deal!
The angels were a bit shocked this child sitting near them should not have been able to call on such a powerful demon and with so much passion the boy definitely knew what he was doing the angels glanced warily at the boy just who was this kid!
[Ciel's bedroom]
Sebastian: Master. It is time for you to wake up.
For breakfast today, we have a lightly poached salmon accompanied by a delicate mint salad. I can also offer toast, scones, or pain de campagne. Which dish would you care for this morning?
Ciel: A scone.
S: Today you have a meeting with Mr. Hughes, the authority on the history of the Roman Empire. And this evening, Mr. Damiano of the Poseidon Company will be paying you a visit.
C: Oh, is that the man I have in charge of stuffed animals at my factory in India?
S: Yes. I'm told he's Italian. We will of course offer him all the hospitality the estate can provide.
Vincent couldn't get over how odd it was to his son preforming his duties it just didn't seem right. No child should have to be so cold and cruel.
C: I know this smell. Is this tea Earl Gray?
S: Yes, from Jacksons of Piccadilly.
S: I shall wait for you at the dining table, Master. [Ciel throws a dart at sebastian who catches it deftly between two fingers]
Well thrown, my lord. Even so, let's save the games for later.
C: Yes, I suppose you're right, Sebastian.
[Dining room]
[Finny is hit with a dart on the back of his head]
Finny: Ow! Ow ow ow ow ow ow! What was that for, Master? What did I do?
Ciel: Nothing. I don't need to justify my actions.
"ciel how rude of you" Rachel scolded before she could stop herself Ciel looked over at her and rolled his eyes rachel squeezed her hand into a fist dead or not she was still his mother and she would not be treated like this by her own son. Vincent calmed her shaking his head they needed to get more details before they could confront Ciel
Sebastian: There you are! Have you finished weeding the courtyard, Finny? Mey-Rin, have you washed all the beddings? Baldroy, shouldn't you be preparing for tonight's dinner? Tanaka... well, I suppose you're all right as you are.
Now all of you, we have no time for thumb twiddling this morning. So get to work!
Mey-rin: Yes, sir!
S: Simply hopeless.
William couldn't help but smile at the demon having to act as such a lowly butler. The angels seemed to enjoy it as well.
[Servants' area]
Sebastian: The silver is polished to a spotless shine. The tablecloth is crisp, clean and wrinkle-free. There is not a single bruised blossom among Master's favorite white roses. And finally, the highest quality ingredients have been gathered to prepare a first-rate dinner. The table is perfection. This will be an elegant Phantomhive welcome.
[bell rings]
(Sigh,) Still so much to do and he calls me now.
Baldo: A guest is comin'. All right, then this is our chance. Sebastian looks down on us all the time. Today we will be so perfect he won't even know what 'it 'im. "Ah!". Yeah, that's what he is gonna say.
Mey-rin & Finny : Ah!
B: That's for him to say, not you.
M: Oh, That's a good idea.
F: Right, we have to stop relying on Sebastian for everything.
B: It's settled then, we got a plan of attack!
All: Let's get to it!
'why is it showing all of this pointless information"
"its all part of your life and so it must all be shown" ciel rolled his eyes
"how tedious"
"now now my young master isn't it nice being able to reminisce before your death" sebastian smiled down at ciel who rolled his eyes.
[Ciel's Study]
Ciel: I'm a bit hungry. I'd like something sweet to eat.
Rachel laughed remembering how ciel would try to sneak treats when he was younger it was nice to know he hadn't entirely changed
Sebastian: You shouldn't eat now, Master. You don't want to spoil your appetite for dinner with your guest this evening.
C: I don't care about that. Make me a parfait.
S: I'm sorry, sir.
C: Fine then. About the portrait in the hallway...
Rachel and Vincent smiled it was a wonderful portrait of them all as a family
S: Yes.
C: Take it down.
rachle put a hand to her mouth in slight shock Vincent calmed her "It probably hurts to see the portrait now that we're gone" rachel nodded but it still hurt.
I am Ciel Phantomhive, son of Vincent, and I am the head of the house now.
Vincent grimaced at seeing Ciel like that he was just a young boy he wasn't nearly ready for this yet.
S: Consider it done, my lord.
[Servants' area]
Sebastian: Now, how exactly did this happen? [shows destroyed gardens, broken dishes, and burnt dinner]
"What absolutely useless servants" one angel remarked
"yes" ciel agreed "thay are relatively useless at housework but they weren't hired for that" ciel stated before turning back to the screen signifying he wasn't going to answer any more questions.
F: I thought things would go faster if I used extra strength weed-killer on the garden.
M: I was trying to reach the tea set we use for guests, but I tripped and the cabinet fell!
B: There was a lot of meat to be cooked for dinner, and it was gonna take a long time, so uh, I used me flamethrower.
"flamethrower" Madame reds husband laughed slightly and she smiled at him a smile too on her face at the absurdity of it.
M&F: Oh~, we're so sorry. We didn't mean to.
S: (Our guest will arrive just after 6. At most we have two hours left. Not enough time to replace the tea set or find premium meats. What should I do?)
Ciel smiled slightly "how funny to see you so flustered" sebastian sighed but said nothing
Calm down, all of you. Perhaps you should try taking a page out of Tanaka's book, and start behaving like… Everyone. Listen closely and do exactly as I say, understand? We must be quick about this. We might save this night yet.
[Damiano arrives to a magnificent stone garden]
[Garden]
Damiano: Oh, how impressive!
Servants: Hello, welcome, sir.
Sebastian: This is called a stone garden. It is a traditional feature in Japan.
D: Ah, prodigioso! Wonderful! Truly an elegant garden.
S: We thought it appropriate to serve dinner al fresco this evening. Allow me to escort you inside until the meal is ready.
D: Ha ha ha, I should have expected this from a Phantomhive. I cannot wait to see what else is in store!
Ciel let out a laugh and sebastian had his customary smirk on his face
Baldo: Phew, We actually did it.
Finny: Who would've thought a dozen box of gravel could turn into an amazing garden?
S: Naturally we were able to handle this. We serve the Phantomhive family after all. There's still work to be done. Let's take care of it while the master is talking business with his guest. Look sharp now.
Servants: Right!
[Drawing Room]
Damiano: The progress we've been making with the East India Factory is quite astonishing. We already have the makings of a top-notch staff.
Ciel: Bewitched by the eyes of the dead. What terrible luck. It appears I lose a turn.
"As a lord shouldn't you be paying more attention to the conversation"
"I was listening I just didn't care for anything he had to say"
D: Right now is the perfect time. We should begin expanding the company and building a strong labor force, it would-
C: Go on. It's your turn.
D: Oh, yes. I just spin this then.
Okay there, five spaces.[moves his game piece] Now, what I wanted to ask you. Perhaps you could contribute another 12,000 pounds to support our expansion? I believe it will be quite a profitable venture for you, my lord, and I would consider it an honor to help expand the Funtom Company…
C: Lose a leg in the enchanted forest. And it's your turn again. I lost a turn, remember?
D: Oh, I see. Right, I move six.
C: You don't. That's three.
D: What? But…
C: You lost a leg, if you recall. Now you only move half othe number of spaces.
"that sounds like an awful game" one of the angels stated
D: Oh my, ha ha ha ha. This is a gruesome-a board game, isn't it? Is there-a no way for me to restore my leg, then?
C: I'm afraid once something is truly lost, sir, that one can never get it back again.
the angels looked at Ciel pity and sadness in their eyes Ciel was focused on the memory.
Your body is burnt by raging flames.
[Kitchen]
Sebastian: How is it going?
Baldo: I'm doin' it like you said to. Is this really what you want?
S: Yes, that looks excellent.
Mey-rin: Sebastian! Found 'em! Aah! [trips sending boxes flying everywhere, Sebastian catches them all as well as Meirin]
S: Oh, honestly. How many times have I told you not to run inside the manor, Mey-Rin?
"How is she so clumsy its as though her glasses don't work"
"they don't" Ciel stated shortly
M: I'm so sorry, sir! My glasses cracked and I can't see a thing!
S: These are the last items we needed for dinner. Splendid work, everyone. And now I believe you can leave the rest of it to me and relax for a bit. But I need you to do well, very well, during dinner tonight.
B: He said it twice…
Finny: Ooh, that's serious.
[Drawing Room]
Sebastian: Pardon the interruption, but dinner is served.
Damiano: Oh, dinning out in that exquisite stone garden? Shall we go, my lord?
Ciel: Very well, we'll finish the game later.
D: Oh, is there any real need to finish it? It's obvious I'ma going to lose.
C: I'm not in the habit of abandoning games halfway through.
D: How childish.[ciel glares at the man]
the cold look in Ciels eyes sent shivers even down the angels spines
Oh I, I mean that sometimes it takes a child's eyes to see what's really important. It's a true gift. Maybe that's what's made the Phantomhives the nation's foremost toy makers. It certainly impresses me!
[Stone garden]
Sebastian: On tonight's menu is a dish of finely-sliced raw beef donburi courtesy of our chef Baldroy.
Damiano: A pile of raw beef. And this is dinner?
S: Yes, but surely you have heard of it? This, good sir, is a traditional Japanese delicacy, a dish offered as a sign of gratitude to someone who has accomplished important work. That, sir, is the wonder of donburi!
D: Oh, donburi!
S: This is a token from our master, to show his thanks for all your hard work on the company's behalf. He wanted you to know that it's much appreciated.
Finni: Now that's our Sebastian for you!
Baldo: He saved the day.
Tanaka: ho ho ho.
D: Excellent, what an inspired idea! The legendary Phantomhive hospitality in action!
S: The vintage we are pouring tonight was specially selected to compliment the flavor of soy sauce.
Mey-Rin. Now, Mey-Rin.
Mey-rin: Yes, sir!
S: Why are you just standing there? Pour the man a glass of wine.
M; Of course, yes, sir!
B: Hey...
F: What?
B: Is it just me or is Mey-Rin acting a little strange?
M: Sebastian is watching me. I can't take it. Don't look at me that way! [spills wine]
"poor girl she has a crush and now she's all flustered" Rachel giggled
"I cant blame her Sebastian is very handsome" Madame red smiled with her sister who nodded her agreement
"of course he is he's a demon" Vincent stated
B&F: Ah~!
F: Mey-Rin, stop it! Can't you see you're spilling the wine?[Sabastian removes the tablecloth in one swift movement]
"thats my bassy for you so impressive" Grell squealed from his spot
D: Oh? Where did the tablecloth-a go?
Ciel: A speck of dirt, most unsightly. I had the cloth removed so it wouldn't distract us. Think nothing of it.
S: Please accept my apologies, sir. Do continue. Enjoy the meal at your leisure.
D: Oh, Oh my! Lord Phantomhive, once again you have truly impressed me. What an able butler you've acquired.
C: Pay him no mind. He merely act as befits one of my servants.
"how that must irk you" one of the angels stated
"not at all while I am under contract I am indeed just one of his servants"
S: My master is quite correct about that. Naturally, you see, I am simply one hell of a butler.
C: humph.
"I'm guessing from that reaction that he says that a lot"
"yes its what you would call his catchphrase" Ciel answered his father without looking at him this made vincent sigh what would it take for their son to acknowledge their presence.
[Drawing Room]
Damiano: That was a thoroughly enjoyable dinner, my lord. Now then, about the contract…
Ciel: Before we discuss that, we must finish the game.
D: Ah, yes of course. I do have a pressing-a appointment, perhaps another ti…
C: Children can be very demanding about their games. Surely you wouldn't want me to get upset.
The angels had to admit the boy was crafty
D: No, no of course not. Perhaps you would permit me to use your telephone?
Sebastian: I've brought some tea for you and my lord.
D: I'll be right back.[ he leaves and sebastian pours Ciel some tea]
C: What is this? It smells terribly weak.
S: Out of consideration for our guest, I brought some Italian tea.
C: Italian?
S: Italians drink more coffee than tea, sir. So finding high-quality Italian tea can be difficult. This particular selection is not to your liking, master?
C: No, it is not. I don't like it at all.
"did you find me childish in that moment Sebastian"
"not so my lord i just dont like it when something I prepare displeases you" ciel turned back to the memory the response made Ciel's face feel unnatural warm witched irked the boy
S: I'll see to the dessert preparations.
C: Good. We must show him every available hospitality. The Phantomhive family is known for its courtesy.
S: Yes, my young lord.
"Why do I have bad feeling about this?" Gabriel, an angel, commented
"because he's a demon" Raphael replied
"no that isn't it somehow it has to do with ciel"
"He's just a boy"
"a boy who can summon the king of hell"
"a fluke obviously the boy has been through a lot he obviously doesn't know how powerful this demon is otherwise he wouldn't be quite so comfortable in his presence."
[Telephone Room]
Damiano: I'm-a tired of-a babysitting this-a child earl. Yes, I've already sold off the factory. Now all that's left is to pocket the extra cash. I'm trying to squeeze more out of the brat right now. The employees? Who cares about them? Ah...! Never mind. The rest of the formalities are for you to deal with. No, it'll be easy. Please, he's only a child.
"They always underestimate me"
"you are rather small my lord" Ciel glared up sebastan for that remark but sebastian continued to smile.
[Hallway] [see's a face in the dark]
Damiano: Ah...! Impossible… I'm seeing things.
Ciel's Voice: "Bewitched by the eyes of the dead."
"why does that sound fimiliar"
"its from the game" michael stared down at the child before him impossible the boy couldn't be behind this he was a child… right
D: Ah... No, that's ridiculous.[searches the mansion for the right room]
Huh. Not here either. Or here… This manor is like a giant maze. I can't even find the drawing room.[ see's a face coming towards him]
Ciel's Voice: "Bewitched by the eyes of the dead."
"creepy' one of the lesser angels commented
D: Ah... eh, ahh! S, stay, stay away from me!
Finny: That's odd. Was that our guest I heard just now?
Baldo: Hey! We need to move this, or Sebastian will start yellin' again!
F: Right!
Mey-rin: Oh, how embarrassing! Oh, I really messed up this time! Oh, but at least I was able to get close to Sebastian! Oh, what a shameful day it all! What kind of lecherous maid am I?
Rachel couldn't help but giggle. Ciel rolled his eyes at the site of Meirin's daydream.
D: Huff,huff…[falls down stairs] Aghhhh!
M: Ah, sir, are you all right? Ah! His right leg... it's twisted round. What happened to it?
B: Hey, what's wrong?
M: Our guest! Something's happen!
Ciel's Voice: "And now you lose one leg in the enchanted forest."
D: Ugh!
M: Sir? Uh, Sir? Come back.
Sebastian: Surly you aren't leaving the manor yet, sir? We haven't given you the full Phantomhive treatment yet. We still have to serve dessert.[tries to crawl away]
You've lost a leg, remember? Now you can only move half the number of spaces. So why not just relax a bit and make yourself at home?
[Kitchen]
Damiano: Damn, It's too dark. Is this a cupboard? Damn, these are really tight quarters. What's this…? Smells like sugar.[red light illuminates]
Sebastian: What an impatient guest we have. You couldn't even restrain yourself until dessert was out of the oven?
D: The, the oven? Open up! Please, open the door!
"you're going to burn him alive"
"thats the idea if you dont recall the game" Ciel stated emotionlessly
"your body is burned by raging flames I remember" michael stated trying to hide his shock from the boy
"isn't this a bit extreme even if he did sell the factory"
"I dont like it when people double cross me"
S: Perhaps the Italians aren't familiar with our customs. There's plum pudding, mincemeat pie. There are many traditional desserts here in England that make use of meat. I find them all quite tasty.
"thats absolutely disgusting" Rachel looked a bit green
Ciel's Voice: "Your body is burnt by raging flames."
D: Aghhhhhhhh!
[Backyard]
Baldo: What was that? Someone screamed.
Finny: Don't know. Oh, hi Sebastian!
Sebastian: Thank you for your hard work today. As a reward how would you like some lemon meringue pie? The sugar will give you energy.
F: Sebastian! You're such a nice person! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
B: Thank you so much Sebastian! Thank you![both glomp sebastian]
S: Oh, yes, and Bald, a workman will be coming by in the morning. When he arrives kindly let him know we'll be needing our oven thoroughly cleaned.
B: Huh? The oven?
S: Mr. Damiano, I hope you enjoyed your stay, and the Phantomhive family hospitality, all the way down to your bones.
D: Huff, huff... Mamma mia!
"what an awful thing to do"
"it isn't that bad"
"really how do you see it that way" the angel asked Ciel
"well he's still alive isn't he" ciel smirked at the angels look of horror. Sebastian smiled at his young lord with slight pride
[Drawing Room]
Ciel: Humph, ha ha ha. What an unattractive scream. He sounds almost like a pig taken off to slaughter. Humph, What presumption, first he sells the East Indian factory without telling me, and then he dares to ask for more money? Did he think to retain my trust?[ciel moves his piece the last few squares to Happy End]
I'm afraid once something is truly lost, one can never get it back again.
"you can still have your happy end" michael comments
"no I can't" ciel said i so low that only sebastian heard it made his smirk perhaps he didn't need to worry that ciel might leave him for these disgusting creatures.
[Hallway]
Sebastian: It would appear we'll be needing to hang new wallpaper as well.
- the image of Ciel's babyhood -
Ciel: Mama! Papa!
Rachel felt like crying as she looked from the little boy to the one in the room. they were so different. Ciel blushed furiously at his childish self.
S: The new head of the Phantomhive estate, hah.
The cinematic memory faded for a moment before forming a new scene.
AN: ok so this chapter was relatively short but theres not much that really happens in this episode its basically an introduction so the next chapter will have many more comments. I really hope I did all the characters justice. Please Review Ciel commands it!