AN: Episode 2! Ciel acknowledges all those who followed his orders and reviewed... ElisaMadness, Paxloria, Meapzilla2mouse, and TrinaDauntless648
also I know these are really fast updates its because at the moment i have a lot of time on my hands later on they might be limited to once a week or once every two weeks :) so enjoy the fast updating while you can!
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN KUROSHITSUJI :'(
[Corridor][servants looking at chewed through wire]
Bard: Bloody hell, this wire's done for.
Mey-Rin: Oh, not the rats again.
Bard: This is gettin' ridiculous. I mean I heard they'd been plaguin' London lately, but I never expected them to be such a problem this far out of the city.
a rat: (squeak-squeak)
B&M&F: Ah!
Finny: Now I've got you, rat! [throws a pillar at the rat]
"what how is that possible" Abberline questioned in shock
"Finny has supernatural strength" Ciel replied as though there's was nothing interesting about that at all. the other angels were a bit shocked it made them wonder about the other servants
Bard: Nooo!
Finny: Looks like it got away, he he.
Bard: What are you laughin' for? Are you tryin' to kill us too, you idoit? (Can I just say I love how Bard says idiot in the dub… sorry to you dub haters out there but I actually really enjoy funimation dubs i think they have great talent… some of the other companies not so much but funimation is pretty great… my all time favs are Michael tatum, Brina Palencia, Todd Haberkorn, and Joel Mcdonald(Yoite XD) ok sorry had a fangirl moment!)
Tanaka: ho-ho-ho.
[Billiard room]
(from outside)
Finny: Look! There is another one!
Bard: Catch it!
(inside the room)
Randall: Quite a commotion going out there, It seems you're experiencing a rat problem as well.
A man with a sandwich(seriously guys this is how he is listed): Speaking of which, how long will you let the vermin run wild? Filthy monsters. Someone really ought to take care of them, don't you think?
Lau: And someone will. He is just waiting for the opportune moment.
"lau" Vincent stated in distaste the man had always been a bit obsessed with his son. Everytime the man would come to give a report he would find an excuse to talk to the child always said he found him highly interesting,
Madam Red: Indeed. He prefers to settle things with one blow. Will you pass on this turn too, Lord Phantomhive?
"its me" Angelina smiled brightly and rachel smiled at her sister fondly.
Ciel: I'll pass. It's my policy not to shoot if I know that I'll miss.
"its kind of sad how well he fits in with the adults isn't it" one angel commented
Randall: That's all very well, but when will you handle the problem?
Ciel: Any time you like. The rats will come soon come looking for their forbidden cheese, and I hold the key to the storehouse.
Vincent immediately picked up what Ciel was doing he was laying a trap which meant the man he was looking for was in the room.
Vanel: Ugh... (Tch.)
Ciel: Even so, locating the nest and eliminating the vermin promises to be a tedious task. You should concentrate on preparing me a suitable reward.
Randall: What a vulture!
Ciel: Sir. Randall, I'd be careful how you smear my family name.
Vanel: Ha, you're in trouble now, Randall. What next, Lord Phantomhive?
Ciel: It's time to put an end to this worthless game, don't you think?
How soon can you secure the payment?
"I can't believe how exceptional you are at pool"
"it isn't like its a very difficult game" Ciel stated
"you're being modest my lord"
"modesty has nothing to do with it, its a simple fact"
Randall: Tonight, I'll have it by then.
Ciel: Then I'll send a carriage for you later. We can even prepare some light entertainment for you, does that sound good?
Sandwich: You passed your turn twice and now you're after them all in one go?
Ciel: Naturally.
Randall: Careful, or your greed will undo you.[ciel hit all the balls in and wins the game}
The ciel in the memory gives a smirk similar to the one they had seen him give now and rachel wonders if he ever truly smiles
Ciel: Am I undone?
[Drawing room]
Sebastian: Your tea. We have a special Darjeeling blend to offer from Fortnum & Mason today.
Lau: Smells lovely. Tea can be excellent when made well.
Red: Grell.
Angelina froze up for a moment waiting for someone to connect the dots but no one said a word or even looked at her strangely and she felt herself slump her insides were a nervous mess would this show everyone what she had done and how would they react when they found out"
Grell: Ah, yes, my lady.
Red: Learn something from Sebastian.
Grell: Uh, yes...
Red: Just look at him. I mean, his physique! You should quit this country job and come work for me in the city.
Madame red blushed crimson as the others snickered at her. Sebastian grimace he really did hate being touched by anyone,,, well almost anyone he looked down at his little lord, somewhere along the way he had developed a sort of obsession with picking the boy up and holding him in his arms perhaps it was because it annoyed the child so much… yes that must be it.
Ciel: Ahem! Madam Red.
Red: Oh, Sorry. I couldn't help it. He looked like he needed a physical. Just a doctor's habit.
Lau: So, do you believe the drug trafficker you're after was one of your guests today?
Ciel: Perhaps.
Red: Why not leave the extermination to Lau? A rat knows best where the rats' nest is, doesn't he?
"thats definitely a good way to describe that man" Vincent agreed
Lau: I'm but a tame guinea pig dedicated to my lord. If the earl instructs me not to act, I'm bound to do nothing.[lau puts his hand on ciel's head][madam red grabs ciel from lau]
Red: Watch it! You'd best keep your filthy paws off my darling nephew!
Lau: You wound me. I would never paw at him in his own home, dear madam.
Red: Are you saying you would if you were elsewhere? Careful, you're on thin ice now, sir!
Lau: Hahahaha. Sorry, I'm joking of course.
Vincent seriously doubted that.
Sebastian: Master?
Red: You'd better be. I hope you understand how protective I am of my dear nephew. I would lay down my own life for him and I'll...
Ciel scoffed he hadn't been paying attention to her at the time as he had had a headache.
Lau: Hahahaha.
Ciel: Oh, the rats are here...
[Corridor]
Bard: It went that waaaay !
Ciel: And here, too...
Mey-Rin: Get it! Aghhhhh!
Finny: Ohhhhh!
Mey-Rin: (huff, huff, huff...)
Sebastian: Master. Today's dessert is a deep-dish pie prepared with fresh apples and raisins. It will be ready soon. Would you like to eat with your guests?
Ciel: Bring it to my study. I'm done here.
madam red pouted a bit at both being called a rat and because Ciel didn't want to eat with her
Sebastian: Certainly, my lord.
A rat: (squeak-squeak)
Finny: Ahhhhh!
Tanaka: Ho-ho-ho.
A rat: (squeak-squeak)[sebastian catches the rats]
Sebastian: That's enough of that. Stop playing and get back to work.
B&F&M: Sir...
[Ciel's Study]
Ciel: (Sigh,) Finally, some peace and quiet.[hand reaches out and grabs Ciel]
Ugh!
Rachel gasps worried for her son
Sebastian: (Knock-knock,) Young master. I brought your pie and afternoon tea.
Master...? (Gasp,) This is terrible...! The refreshments will all be wasted now...
"Thats what your worried about not my nephew" Angelina stated staring at sebastian
"he had no real reason to be worried about me he can always tell if I'm in any real danger or not" Ciel stated simply
"so you don't worry about your own life at all" Azazel, another angel, asks
"why should I be as long as the contract exists Sebastian will not let me die" Ciel stated matter a factly
"no of course not he wouldn't want to lose his meal"
[Vanel's Manor]
Vanel: The policeman of England's underworld, one of the nobles who have done the royal family's dirty works for generations. The Queen's guard dog, tasked with disposing of anyone who disagrees with her. Just how many nick names do you have, and how many families have you crushed, Ciel Phantomhive?
"more than I can count" he stated
"its true I've seen your cinematic records before this" undertaker said "in 3 years you've managed to do almost as much as your father has throughout his lifetime… Its actually quite impressive aint it?" Vincent looked shocked at his son in three years especially at the age of 13 he shouldn't have been able to scratch the surface of all that he himself had done and here it is being said that in that time he had almost caught up to him it was impossible,,, absurd.
Ciel: I thought it would be you. You shame your family, Azzurro Vanel.
Vanel: Haha. Come now, my little lord Phantomhive. Do you know how hard it is for the Italian Mafia here? You Englishmen have nothing but tea on the brain. It's difficult to penetrate those small minds of yours, so we have to think outside the box to make money. So found the drug trade.
Ciel: The Pharmacy Act of 1868 listed opium as a restricted substance. It is the Queen's decree. And I will eliminate those drugs and the vermin who sell them.
Vanel: Ugh. You know this is-a why I hate all you Englishmen. The Queen this, the Queen that. You act like this-a woman is your own mother. You line-a your pockets while pretending the whole time you're better than the rest of us. But in the end, we are no different from each other. Why can't we get along?
Ciel: I've left orders about your key. If I don't come back, my servants will make sure the authorities get it. I'm sorry, I have no interest in getting along with someone like you.[vanel points a gun at ciel]
Rachel grips onto vincent who holds her close
Vanel: You brat, don't under estimate me. My men are already waiting at your estate. Where is the key? Spit it out soon or your servants will start-a dying one by one.[Ciel smies]
"how can you smile at a time like this"
"as I've said before I don't worry about my own life" Ciel stated "Besides its not as though its the first time I've been taken it was all part of the plan"
"you do seem to be quite the damsel in distress my lord" sebastian states smiling when the earl scowls at him
Ciel: Oh, I think they'll be alright. But you'd better hope your lap-dogs know how to fetch.[Vanel punches ciel]
Vincent grits his teeth in anger at seeing his son treated in such a manner
Vanel (phone): Did you hear that? The time for talk is over.
[Phantomhive Manor: Corridor]
Sebastian: Oh dear, this is most troubling. Where could the master have been taken?[a gunman takes aim at sebastian]
"really you're still walking about the mansion, isn't it you who always says its your job to know where I am at all times"
"now what fun would it have been if I had came for you right away" sebastian teased
Mey-Rin: Sebastian! (Huff-huff,) I just found the letter, yes I did!
Sebastian: Address to whom?[sebastian looks at the gunman who is startled][gunman takes aim once more]
Mey-Rin: Oh, to the servants of the Earl Phantomhive.
(Huff-huff,) Aghhhhh!
Sebastian: Mey-Rin. the letter, please.
Mey-Rin: Eh? Letter? Oh, yes sir!
(The letter: ...If you want to return your Master safely, Come to Nova garden Bethmal Green as soon as possible. If you don't come before sunset, We will cut your Master's finger one by one, and send it ...)
Sebastian: "If you want to return your Master safely, come to Nova garden Bethmal Green as soon as possible...". Goodness, what a dreadfully written letter.
Finny: Sebastian.
Madam Red: What is going on here?
Sebastian: Sorry for the noise my lady. I assure you nothing is wrong. Please don't concern yourself.
"I can't believe you lied to me i had no idea all this was happening to my little nephew" Angelina looked saddened
Madam Red: Humph, nothing, are you sure?
Sebastian: Everyone, I have business to attend to. Would you mind cleaning this up?
Bard: Um. So, when you say clean uh... that means we can eat it, right? ...Sebastian?
[Road in the Woods / Vanel's Manor]
Man on the car (phone): Sorry, I missed!
Vanel (phone): What do you mean you missed? You are complete idiots! Never should have hired-a scum like you. Just get back here.
Man: Um, sir, something is off. I see something. What's that!
Vanel: Oh, what's-a wrong? You little girl see a bear in the woods?
Man: Ahhhh!
Vanel: What is it? Did someone fined you? Talk to me.
Man: Ahhhh! Hurry it up!
It's coming, closer...
Vanel: That's it! I'd have enough of your games already.
Man: No good, It's here! Aghhhhh!
Vanel: Uh, hello? What's happened?
Ciel: Ha, Hahaha. That's too bad. Sounds like your little game of fetch is over.[ciel is hit multiple times]
Ugh!
"why don't you just stop talking"
"I was enjoying taunting him"
Vanel: Just shut your mouth, you damn brat!
You listen to me! If one of you don't answer right now, I swear I will kill you!
Sebastian: Hello.
Vanel: Who's this?
Sebastian: Pardon me, but I represent the Phantomhive estate. I was wondering if my master might be available. Hello, is anyone there? Hello?
Vanel: Ah…I..
Ciel: Woof.
Sebastian: Very good, young master. I will come to get you momentarily.
[Cliff]
Sebastian: Thank you for the use of your field telephone. And now there are few things I'd like to ask you about, if that's all right. First, I'd like to know who you work for. Hurry up now. I'm not exactly what you would call a patient man. And you do remember what happened to the Humpty-Dumpty, don't you?
Man on the car: Ah, our employer's name is Azzurro Vanel. He has a hideout up in the city. It's in the East End. We just work for him!
Sebastian: But of course, I understand. I'm very sorry to have interrupted your work, gentlemen. I'll let you go now. Have a safe trip.
Sebastian: Oh dear. Look at how late it's gotten. If I don't move quickly, we shall never have dinner ready in time.
Red: Are we certain nothing's wrong?
Lau: If that butler says everything's fine, I'm inclined to believe him.
He's been in the earl's service for so long, and it's quite plain to see there's some sort of unshakeable bond between those two.
You can always find him at the earl's side, like a shadow.
Sebastian smiles "I quite like that simile"
"you would" Ciel scoffed
Red: So long? But Sebastian didn't arrive until two years ago. That's not much time at all.
Lau: Oh, really? How odd. My memory is so unreliable.
Isn't that right, Ran-Mao?
Red: Useless...
"he always did confuse me acting like he knew exactly what was going on when he really had no idea"
"I don't think anyone really understands lau or his motives" Ciel states
"he is quite the unusual human, though many of the humans you associate with are unusual" sebastian comments
[Vanel's Manor]
Vanel: Listen up, the Phantomhive boy has help on the way!
Move it! Tighten security at the gate! Not so much as a single rat gets through!
Sebastian: My, my, what a splendid home.
"you know you could have just slipped by them"
"but again wh…"
"what fun would that be… I know I know" ciel rolls his eyes at the demon
Man: Hey, who the hell is this guy?!
Sebastian: Ah, my apologies. You see... I represent the Phantomhive household.
[Phantomhive Manor: Kitchen]
Mey-Rin: Oh dear, we need Sebastian here... Where did he go now?
Finny: I wish I knew...
Bard: I don't care where he is right now or what he's doin'.
This is all I'm worried about.
Does "clean it up" mean we can eat the pie or not?!
I have to knooow!
Finny: I'm sure just one bite each would be okay.
Bard: No, Finny! You know how Sebastian is!
If we eat something we're not supposed to, he'll bake us into his next pie!
Sebastian smiled pleased at how wary they were of him it seemed they weren't as dumb as they sometimes seemed
Mey-Rin: You need to calm yourself down, Bardroy.
A soothing drink might help. Here, give this a try!
Bardroy: Milk... not that it's gonna help me.
Mey-Rin: Milk is an important part of your diet!
It'll help you grow strong bones, yes it will!
"seriously why are we watching this pointless drivel"
"its part of your records we can't change it so deal with it" william states and ciel slouches down in his chair in boredom. How did he always get himself into these odd situations?
[Vanel's Manor]
Man: My arm! He shattered the bone!
Sebastian: Pardon me, but I'm in a bit of a hurry.
5:34.
Man: Move, damn it! Call in the boys in the west tower!
We need to rip this bastard apart!
Sebastian: An entire swarm of rats...
I'll get nowhere at this rate.
[Phantomhive Manor: Kitchen]
Bard: That's it! I'm goin' to eat it!
Mey-Rin, tea! Finny, go get the silver!
M&F: Sir, yes sir!
Finny: It should be right in here. What the?
Bard: Is somethin' wrong?
Finny: I don't understand.
The silver supposed to be here, but I don't see a single knife or fork!
[Vanel's Manor]
Man: Who the hell is he?!
Sebastian: Now, now, if I couldn't do this much at least... then what kind of butler would I be?
"thats my Bassy spreading so much wonderful red around" grell squealed melting into goo as he watched sebastian
Oh dear... That took longer than I thought.
Already 5:43.
I have come to retrieve my master.
Vanel: Is this a joke?
I was expecting a giant and instead I got-a some scrawny dandy in a tailcoat.
Who are you anyway? There's no way that you're just a butler.
"here it comes" ciel sighed
Sebastian: No, sir. You see, I am simply one hell of a butler... I promise.
Vanel: Yea, sure. It does not matter anyway, I have no intention of fighting you.
Not yet…[grabs ciel by the hair and holds gun to his head]
Vincent tightens his arms around his wife in both worry and anger oh what he would do to the man if he was still alive.
But you better have what I asked for!
Sebastian: Yes I do.
It's right here.[gets shot multiple times]
Vanel: Oh sorry, dandy. I really am, but this round is mine!
There's no way I was going up against the Phantomhive, lord of the games, without a trump card hidden.
:Lord of Games" vincent questioned "thats a new one
"my young master is quite fond of his games that is a nickname he picked up all on his own" Sebastian smirked
I damaged the goods a little bit, but that's all right.
I'm sure you'll fetch a pretty price even in this condition.
Don't worry, you have so many enemies. I doubt you'll be alive for that much longer.
Ciel: All right, I'm tired of messing around.
How much longer are you planning to play dead?
Sebastian: Not long.
Vanel: But how?! How are you...! You just...!
"always so dramatic" Ciel monotones
"I am a demon playing the part of a butler I do get bored sometimes and its so entertaining to mess with humans"
"whatever" ciel states
Sebastian: Guns today are so much more efficient than they used to be...
They can shoot so many more bullets now.
Perhaps you'd like these back.
Vanel: What are you doing?! Kill him![flings bullets at men killing them]
Sebastian: Oh dear, what an awful thing to do to a perfectly good tailcoat.
Ciel: You could have avoided that, idiot.
Sebastian: Master, how unfortunate, they don't seem to have taken very good care of you.
Vanel: No, stay back!
Sebastian: You look like a helpless little child all bound up like that. But then I guess that's appropriate.
Ciel twitched in irritation but said nothing
Vanel: I-lf you come any closer, I will shoot him!
Ciel: Can we move this along? His breath smells awful.
The angels stared at ciel despite how he had continuously said that he cared nothing for his life this was still a shock to them. what had happened to this child to make him like this they wondered
Sebastian: But if I come any closer, he might kill you.
Ciel scoffed 'honestly'
Ciel: Well then, are you saying you want to break the contract?
Sebastian: No, of course not. Nothing has changed; I remain your faithful servant, lord.
Vanel: What the hell kind of-a nonsense are you two talking about?!
Sebastian: Master, you know what you have to do... Now just say the words.
Ciel: This is an order. Save me now![ciel opened his eye and revealed the contract]
"despite its meaning the mark itself is rather beautiful" madam red commented looking at the mark.
Vanel: No, it's over![bullet fired][ciel unscathed]
What the... But that's impossible...!
Sebastian: Are you looking for this?
Here then, let me give it back to you.
Vanel: Aaargh! Ugh!
Both Rachel and Angelina turned a nasty shade of green at the site of his mangled arm
[sebastian picks Ciel up and holds him in his arms] Ciel: I must say, the game wasn't as much fun this time, Sebastian.
"game really you were just beaten up by a mafia boss and you call it a game" one angel comments
"I'm more interested in what would be a fun game if this doesn't constitute as that" said another.
Vanel: No, wait, come back! Work for me!
Be my bodyguard and I will pay you ten times what he does.
All right then, twenty times! You can have all the liquor and-a women you want, too!
"as if I'd be interested in such things the man's soul was absolutely pathetic"
Sebastian: I'm sorry, Mr. Vanel, it's an attractive offer, but I have no interest in such materialistic things.
You see, I am simply one hell of a butler.
Thats twice now in less than 10 minutes" ciel stated "perhaps I should start keeping a tally"
Vanel: Ah... right, okay...
[the room turned dark and sebastian's eyes glowed red]
"how can you just sit there unperturbed"
'it isn't like its the first time I've seen Sebastian kill a man"
"Michael this child isn't human"
"don't give up Azazel" michael stated "he is quite human all people want to go to heaven I'm sure this boy is no different he is simply putting up a front" Micheal continued after all he refused to believe that there was a child in the world who could be so cold and cruel, hell not even a child but a human in general.
Sebastian: As long as my master holds the contract, I am his loyal servant.
A wish, a sacrifice, and this... all of these things keep me bound to Lord Phantomhive.
Until the day I swallow his soul.
"that time will come soon enough"
"I know" sebastian stated predatorily although he felt a slight twinge inside himself something he couldn't really place.(also in case you're wondering Ciel and Sebastian haven't found out about the deal between Alois and Hannah yet)
Ciel: Unfortunately for you, this game is over.
"how can he look so uncaring as a life is taken" rachel wondered to her husband
"I don't know" vincent replied maybe if ciel was older he could understand after all then he could be on his way to taking over the family name and duties but at such an age vincent couldn't imagine being so cold so unfeeling.
[Phantomhive Manor: Outside][Ciel wakes in sebastian's arms and has a flash of the mansion on fire]
Michael's eyes gleam triumphantly he knew there was humanity in ciel that he felt just like any other human he was full of such sadness and pain right now that he hid i but in the end Michael just knew that ciel would repent.
Sebastian: You are awake, master?[Ciel looks up at sebastian then back over at the mansion.]
Vincent and Rachel don't like that ciel seems so comfortable in the demons arms he should not trust him so much.
Finny: Master! Welcome home, sir!
Mey-Rin: Oh, dear!
Finny: Master Ciel, you're injured!
Rachel smiled at the two servants she liked them they were good for her sullen son
Ciel: I just tripped and fell. It's nothing to worry about it.
What, you don't believe what your master tells you?
Mey-Rin: Oh no, we do.
Finny: It's just... you look so cute, being held like a baby and all...
The others all laugh sebastian smirks down as Ciel shakes with anger he hates being called a child let alone a baby
Ciel: Put. Me. Down!
Rachel and vincent both find themselves thanking the servant as they watch sebastian reluctantly unhand his master
Stop looking at me like that, honestly!
"you're turning red young master"
"shut up!"
"so quick to lose your temper"
Sebastian: Master... I'm so terribly sorry.
I've committed a blunder unacceptable for a Phantomhive butler.
How could I ever atone...? I hang my head in shame.
Dinner is not ready.
Again the memory fades for a moment before being replaced once more with another
AN:ok so thats the second episode its a bit longer than the first and the chapters will continue to get longer as more and more happens. Also I am obviously going more with the anime as much as I adore all the extra stuff in the Manga it would be confusing to mix the two very much. Another thing I am slashing this (Sorry to those who are turned off by it) It will start off relatively slow most things will just be sort of suggestive and by the end of the second season they will realise their feelings for one another etc etc… So if you don't like the slash you can ignore it as it won't be overwhelming just enough to be cute… at least until we get to the end of the second season!
Sebastian humbly requests that the many young masters who are reading this fic review as it will make him very happy… almost as happy as his cats or Ciel makes him… So please REVIEW!