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So, as you know, Smash jokes will be updated later on tomorrow, and...I've got nothing else to say!

And so, ONWARDS!

When Erin awoke, she found herself is a scarily familiar dungeon-like room. She tried to sit up, her mind a large void at this point, as she tried to make sense of the crap in her head.

She looked around, seeing that this was the room that she last resided in due to her recovery, and from the looks of it, she was stuck in the same position.

She remembered going to the meeting, but everything was still a haze.

There was something about Gold…Crayden and Itward…Ah, that's right, she was on the run again! Fero…Something about Fero…

She face palmed, trying even harder to get out of bed, only to be restricted by yet another force. She looked down to see cuffs around her wrists and ankles, with heavy chains holding her to the wall.

She growled, pulling violently at the chains. She needed to go! She needed to go and help Fero, she needed to help him family!

"I'd recommend you stop that. I don't want to have to redo your stitching."

Erin froze. That voice. It never struck fear into her soul, did it always sound cold and…murderous?

She tuned to the side a bit, seeing the dark silhouette of the black clad butler standing in the entrance way. He gave her a look, a small smile, as he walked over, "Feeling better?"

For some reason, her need to escape grew as he got closer. She'd never been afraid of Sebs, why start now-?

Just then, it all hit her.

Those eyes.

…The eyes of a demon.

Sebastian gave her a look, "Are you feeling alright, Erin? You look pale."

"F-fine." She murmured, wincing at her voice crack.

He gave her a look, "…As you say." He murmured, placing a tray of medical supplies on a nearby nightstand, before looking her over, "It looks like your erratic movements caused more harm." He said, shaking his head, "You never could stay still now, could you?"

Erin could only nod, not trusting her voice, as she silently prayed for him to go away.

Just then, Sebastian's head tilted up to the ceiling, as if he could hear something that Erin couldn't, "…Come now, the young master wants to see you." He murmured.

Erin held back the want to scowl; did he want her to stay or move!?

But, before she could say, he unlocked the chains, picking her up bridal style, "Don't fall asleep this time, yes?" He teased, before walking off.

He headed for a staircase, pushing open the door with his shoulder, before heading to the office.

In her panic, she noticed something odd.

He had no heartbeat.

She stayed quiet the entire way, before Sebastian stopped at a door, knocking lightly. Without waiting, he pushed open the door, "Young master, I have Erin."

Ciel dropped his papers in slight shock, giving Sebastian a look, before nodding, pointing to a wooden chair, "Take a seat."

Erin nodded, sitting down, watching Ciel's slightly pale face, "So…Who's gonna spill first?"

"…Sebastian, leave us." Ciel ordered, to which the butler complied. With him gone, Erin found herself exhaling a breath she didn't know she was holding, "Now, from what Sebastian has said, you are aware of…what he is…Am I right?"

Erin nodded, leaning back a bit, "And, from what I understand, you know what I can do."

Ciel nodded, sliding his hands to his knees, his expression never changing, "I am…And so, I am willing to answer one of your questions if you can answer mine; am I clear?"

Something was up, and Erin could tell. Ciel normally would have broken posture just a little bit by now, and yet, he looked as stone cold as ever, "…Yeah…I wanna go first."

Ciel nodded, leaning back as if he had all the time in the world, "Go on."

"Why is he here?"

Ciel sighed, "…I…I sold my soul to him."

Erin's eyes got bigger then it ever should have, "W-why!?"

Ciel sighed again, as if he really didn't want to reply, "…I wanted revenge, Erin. I wanted it so badly. I still want it. Sebastian and I have a deal; he will help me get me my revenge, and he will have my soul."

Erin nodded, a bit shaken up. It explained a lot, many things a normal man shouldn't be able to do. It would make sense…But still…She use to think about how he was some sort of vampire, really. But this…this was much worse…"So, what do you want to ask me?"

Ciel flinched a bit, before giving her a blank look, "…Show me."

Erin gave him a look, before nodding, "Yeah…Yeah, sure." She murmured, before pulling off her left glove. She snapped her fingers, and a small fire sparked to fire between her thumb and pointer finger.

Just like that, Ciel was thrown into a small panic, before he pulled out a handgun. Erin, confused, held her hands up, the fire dead, "…Ciel?"

"YOU DID IT!" Ciel yelled, eye filled with crazed madness, cocking the gun back, "YOU KILLED MY PARENTS!"

"Wow…Come on now, calm down…" Erin murmured, unsure of what to do. She'd never be able to fight him off, not with Sebastian on his side. Even if he wasn't in the equation, she'd never willingly fight Ciel, "I swear to you, Ciel, I've never been here before you invited me for a job…You've got to believe me on this-."

"LIES!" Ciel yelled, before ripping his eye patch off. Erin couldn't help but wince, "SEBASTIAN, COME HERE, NOW!"

Erin feverishly watched over the door, hearing the footsteps. Should she run? She quickly shook her head, growling lightly. Even if she could, Sebastian could probably quickly catch up to her.

The door swung open, a slightly annoyed Sebastian on the other side, "…Yes, young master?"

Ciel had calmed down a bit, but didn't move his gun barrel from Erin's forehead, "I order you to tell me if Erin killed my parents."

Sebastian's wine colored eyes bore into her own, and for once, she didn't want to look back in challenge. Sebastian sighed, "Young master…She is not the killer."

Ciel's expression dropped, tossing his gun to the side, eyes wide with horror of what he'd done, "Erin…Please forgive me…Please, I didn't know…"

Erin nodded, "Yeah, it's cool. I would have done the same."

Ciel's face was clouded with shame, before he took a seat, "Sebastian, bring us tea."

"As you wish, young master."

Erin watched him leave once again, before speaking up, "…So…I really need to go and do things-."

"Not until you explain it all to me." Ciel cut in, eyes insistent, "I can help you, Erin."

"…Thanks. I really do mean it." Erin murmured, before standing up, wincing at the pain in her arm, "But I can't accept that. If they know that you're affiliated with me, you'll be hunted down just like me. Having me here is much more harm than help."

Ciel scowled, "You just don't know how to accept help."

Erin laughed lightly, "Oh no, I've got help. A whole gang, to be honest. We'll fight to the death."

Ciel groaned, "…There must be something I can help you with."

Erin was about to bite back, only to smirk a bit, giving him a look, "Why do you care so much?"

Ciel choked slightly, looking around red faced, pulling at his collar, "Well I…I umm…Well…I simply feel the need to help you!"

Erin scoffed playfully, "Right." Erin teased, before looking outside, "But…I can't accept."

"I'm not asking."

"Well, I'm not receiving." Erin said, snickering lightly, "I appreciate it, but I…I just can't."

"If it wasn't for my help, Sebastian wouldn't have ever helped you." Ciel murmured, "I can't just watch on the side. If you want, I could order Sebastian to assist you-."

"NO!" Erin shouted, before covering her mouth.

Ciel gave her a look, before a devilish smile crossed over his lips, "Oh…I get it…"

Erin gulped, "…Wa?"

"You like him!"

Erin groaned lightly, happy that he didn't guess right, "No…No I don't."

"Don't lie to me." Ciel insisted, smiling like a child as he played matchmaker, "You're not a very good liar."

Erin gave him a look, "…I've killed thousands of people, left many homeless, and stole away children while recruiting my gang. I felt little to no remorse; in fact, I laughed." She said in a very serious tone, before leaning forward, "Am I lying to you, little earl?"

Ciel gulped, "You're lying."

Erin cracked him a small grin, "And you said that you knew when I was lying." She murmured, before looking around, "So, is there anything else you'll be needing me for?"

Ciel shook his head, lying back, "…If you won't accept my help, I can't really shove it down your throat no, can I?" He sighed.

Erin laughed lightly, heading for the door, "Well, if you need me, be sure to check the Undertaker's first." Erin said, cackling at Ciel's expression, "I'm joking, ya little Seal!"

Ciel sighed, "…Wait."

Erin stopped, hand inches away from the door, "…Yeah?"

"Just…Don't forget that you've got friends in high places."

Erin turned around, her face blank, before she stuck her tongue out, "Yeah, don't worry about it!" Erin said, smiling cockily, "I'll be fine. I mean, I haven't died yet!"

Ciel winced a bit at the last part, only to nod, "Y-yeah."

Erin smirked, "So, you can be a child!" She said, before bowing, "Well then, till then!"

With that said, she walked out, pulling off her hat, before dusting it off, smiling a bit darkly, "Just another day in London."

By the time that she'd arrived, Fero was in front of THE house, staring at the door.

Erin cleared her throat, making herself known, "You okay?"

"Huh?" He asked, whipping around, before nodding, "Yeah…Yeah, I am…It's just that…Argh…" He murmured, holding his head, "I can't walk in there."

Erin sighed, "How long have you been standing here?"

Half an hour."

Erin nodded, knowing that that must have meant that she'd been knocked out for about the same amount of time, "And you can't go in?"

Fero nodded, "I…I can't bring myself to do it."

Erin sighed, "Man baby." She murmured, before nodding, "You keep look out, I've got it."

Fero looked at her, eyes filled with gratitude, "Thank you." He murmured, "I'll signal you if someone comes."

Erin nodded, taking out her cane, "Yeah…Yeah, that would help." She murmured, before going to the back of the house.

Inside, all was casual. Jamie was reading, David was trying o annoying him, and Alberto was looking out the window.

Well, all was normal, before Alberto's eyes widened, "Guys…guys, look, she's outside!"

Jamie jumped up, causing David to fall over, "Do not joke like that."

"I'm not!"

Jamie hurried over to the window, only to quickly open it, helping Erin inside, "Please tell me you're not planning to crash another wedding."

Erin grinned, but looked a lot more tired than normal, "Nope, not really…In fact, we're going to be doing something else just as illegal."

"And, may I ask, what would that be?" David asked.

Erin grinned, "Kidnapping."

"…"

"…"

"…Who?"

Erin laughed, ruffling Alberto's hair, "Your entire family!"

Jamie scowled, before going back over to sit down, "Don't come here for no reason, Erin. Now is not the time to joke and prank."

"I'm not kidding."

David was about to call her off, only to see the seriousness flashing in her eyes, "…My God, she's not."

Jamie scowled, "You two are impossible."

"I believe her as well!" Alberto said in his cheer little way, raising his hand.

Jamie sighed, "Correction…You three are impossible."

"I am seriously not joking about it." Erin said, rubbing the back of her neck, "In fact, I've got a huge story for you guys…"

Alberto sat down in front of her, as if waiting for the story, while Jamie scowled, putting his book down once again, "Oh? And, do tell, what's so big that you had to come here?"

"Your father's outside."

Just like that, time seemed to stand still, as if she'd flipped off the power switch of the world. David's eyes were wide with delight, while Jamie's simply held a small need, a longing.

Alberto looked confused.

"You're shitting us…" David murmured, before breaking into a grin, "Are you shitting us?"

Erin laughed at his reaction, "No, no I'm not. He really is outside, waiting for us now."

Jamie didn't speak, before walking over to his bed, pulling out a small backpack, filling it up with books, knickknacks and such, before giving the three a look.

His mouth twitched, before something amazing happened. He broke into a smile, "Well? What are you waiting for? Dad's here! Pack up and let's go!"

Erin gave him a weird look, "…Who are you, and where'd you put Jamie?" She asked, before grinning, "Cause you're a lot more fun!"

Jamie laughed, a good hearty laugh passed down from his father, before he went back to packing, David and Alberto following in pursuit.

Yes, all was good in the world…

Until the door opened.

Erin froze, feeling a foreign stare on her, before turning around, a scared grin on her face, as she raised both hands, "Ms. Afleruo; what a surprise! I'm-."

"ROBBER!" She screamed, trying to hit her with a purse. She wasn't sure if it was scary, or quiet sad, "GET OUT OF HERE!"

Erin laughed awkwardly, rubbing the back of her neck, "Ah…No, no I can't. You see, I've got a funny story-."

"Which'll be behind bars with the rest of you!" The women shouted, before looking to her kids, "Come now, children! We must go!"

Alberto blinked, "But we're already doing that, mommy."

Now it was her turn to become confused, "…What?" She murmured, giving her children a look, "David, Jamie, Alberto; get over here now!"

Jamie sighed, before standing up fully, eyes going back to stone cold, "No."

"Agreed." David murmured, backing Erin up, "We can't do that."

The mother's eyes widened, "N-no…Not them too…" She murmured, before growling, pointing a finger at Erin, "You did this, you arrogant piece of dust! You turned my boys to the way of the road, just as Arthur was tempted!"

"…Who's Arthur?" Alberto asked, only to be held back by the twins, the two of them silent as they watched it all go down.

Erin shook her head, "Miss, you don't understand! He's right outside-."

"WHAT!?" She yelled, "LIES!"

"I have no reason to lie to you! Not yet, anyway…" She said, murmuring the last part, before looking up at the lady with hope, "Please, you must listen to me! He's been waiting too long for this; you've got to give him a chance!"

The lady growled lightly, be oh so slowly, her eyes began to soften, "Arthur…He's outside?"

Erin nodded, "Yes, but we must go before-."

BOOM!

Alberto cringed, eyes wide, before his whispered, "That was a bullet."

Erin growled, taking out her own gun. If she didn't hear the warning, something was very wrong, "We need to go, now!" She yelled, before dashing out, down the stairs. She kicked the door open, hearing the other four follow her, only to have her eyes go wide.

Fero was on the ground, face first in the dirt, with a man clad in red standing over him, smiling as he took out his gun.

Gage.

Before she could scream, Ms. Afleruo beat her to it, "JAMES!"

Just like that, Gage stopped, before looking up, a smile on his face, "Marian…As lovely as usual." He said, a large smile on his face, as he levels his gun with Fero's head, "Don't mind me, I'm just killing the man that left you."

"We…Had a...deal!" Fero rasped out, trying to rise, only to have two men stand on his arm, causing him to yell in pain.

Gage smirked, "Yeah, about that…It wasn't going to work out. By siding with Dusty over here, you've signed your war warrant. You've called for a gang war, and in those, normal rules tend to become obsolete."

Erin growled lightly, her hand on her gun, "When I say, I want you to run as fast as you can, understood?" She asked quietly, gaining nods from the three boys, while the women stood there, petrified.

"James, why would you ever do this?" She asked softly.

"HE TOOK YOU FROM ME!" Gage yelled, cocking the gun back, "YOU WERE SUPPOSE TO BE WITH ME! BUT NO, PLUS ONE OVER HERE HAD TO RUIN EVERYTHING!"

Gage pushed the gun to press the barrel up against Fero's neck, "Not this time. This time, I finish the job…This time, I get to be with you, Marian."

"…Damn, lady, they've got the hots for you." Erin murmured, a small grin over her face, before aiming her gun, "NOW!"

Quickly, the three boys ran, Alberto in between on the twins. "STOP THEM, I WANT FERO'S KIN ALIVE!" Gage yelled, "I want to kill them myself."

Erin growled, watching as the men drew their guns, "Don't think so." She growled, as she began shooting them down.

Gage growled lightly, "God's sake, some of you shoot her, maybe!" He shouted, rubbing his face in annoyance. But, by then, it was too late. She'd run out of bullets, but that didn't stop her from drawing her cane. She turned around to see the lady, Mary, petrified, "Lady, you've get to move!" Erin insisted, "I'll cover you, but you need to follow me! Got it?"

Mary gave her a look, before nodding, "O-okay." She murmured.

"It'll be fine," Erin insisted, taking the blade out, waving it around with a threatening smile, "Like a game of tag."

With that said, she rushed forward, stabbing right into a man's back, grinning like mad, "Tag. You're it."

She dashed around, slashing into another man's back, before doubling back to keep one man away from Mary, "Come on then, all you need to do is follow me! You have the easiest job in this scenario."

Gage growled, looking about, "Is it really that hard to kill her? It's just one girl, and she's out of bullets!"

Erin giggled madly, a trait that she'd picked up from Fero, blade flashing a dark red from all of the blood caking it, "If only I was just 'one simple girl', such a pity, huh?" She cackled, before dashing over to Gage.

He shot, only to miss when she ducked, coming back up with an uppercut. She then helped Fero up, "Up and at 'em, old man!"

Fero groaned, looking up, only to look back down. Erin sighed, but said nothing. Years of being apart from you other half really did a number on you, "You okay?"

Fero grunted, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, "Y-yeah." He murmured, leaning on Erin for support.

Erin nodded, "We've got to get back to the base now, you've got a hell of a lot of injuries on you. Good God, Fero; you look like you can back from the dead."

Truth be told, he did. He was sporting a black eye, bruises, and what looked like a broken leg. He was limping with each step, most of his own body weight on Erin's small yet sturdy body, as they slowly but surely walked to the base.

Fero made a sound for the four time, making Erin groan, "What do you need, Fero? I don't speak grunt!"

Fero growled lightly, before forcing his eyes on May, who'd been walking with them in the back. He reached out his only good hand, a pleading look on his face.

Mary regarded it, before shaking her head, "I…I can't. I'm sorry, Arthur, not now; I just…can't."

Fero gave her one last pleading look, only to have his eyes drop, hand with his expression. Erin sighed, "This is why I don't fall in love." She murmured quietly, hoisting him back up, "Come on then, we gotta get there quickly."

But, little did she know, she'd already broken that one rule.

Sorry, kinda made a filler chapter.

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