Where's My Wonderland?
Chapter The Fourth: Dancing Demons and Breakfast
Jada was put up in the guest room Meyrin had led her to earlier. Sebastian had given her one of Ciel's nightdresses to sleep in, and he left a lit candle on the bedside table. The curtains were open, and the moon's light softly illuminated the room. The candle was completely unnecessary and useless.
Jada stared at the little flame as it flickered for a few minutes before she threw the heavy blankets off and jumped out of the bed.
The girl landed on the floor with a soft 'thud'. She picked up the candle and made her way into the hall.
It was pitch black, and the candle only helped Jada see about two feet in front of her.
"Damn." She breathed, "It's kinda creepy here at night."
The small flicker of the candle was casting eerie shadows on the wooden floors. The curtains were drawn, and the house creaked and groaned under her feet. Jada tried to step lightly.
'This house isn't even that old. So why's it acting like it?' Jada whined to herself as she glided slowly down the halls. It was a warm night, and to be honest the nightgown felt sticky.
'Gah. Wet.' She wanted to pull the blasted thing over her head, and besides, she had Victorian undergarments underneath. It's not like they showed much anyway.
In the end, she didn't, because of a loud snore coming from behind one of the doors.
"Eep!" Jada jumped, and the candle fell out of her grip. It clattered on the wooden floorboards loudly, echoing through the halls. The small flame was now extinguished, and Jada was surrounded by darkness.
"Shit." She muttered, wincing at the echos.
"What are you doing out of bed, Miss Jada?"
Sebastian was suddenly behind her, candles in his hand. His face was smiling, but his eyes were glowing red with murder.
"Calm down, butler. I'm not going to touch your din-"
Jada stopped herself and clapped her hands over her mouth as fast as her arms could move.
She couldn't afford to slip up alone with the demon.
"I wasn't going to do anything. I was just thirsty, and I was looking for the kitchen. It's hot in here." She lied, pulling at her nightgown for emphasis. Jada was almost literally dancing with the devil. She knew he could not make any moves at all against her, unless Ciel ordered it.
Still, even on a leash, trying to play a game with a demon was stupid.
Sebastian bowed his head slightly.
"My apologies for startling you, Miss Jada. There was a pitcher next to the bed on the nightstand. If you were brought up in proper household you would have known that. Come, I will lead you back to your room."
He started back down the hallway, tail coat trailing behind him. Jada followed him, her feet making soft noises on the floor.
The demon's shoes made no noise on the floor, and Jada was unnerved. Sebastian was a hot anime character, but actually being near a demon was scaring her more than she'd care to admit, even to herself.
He moved soundlessly and walked with a powerful, confident stride. The candles only lit the way before him by a foot, but he moved like he didn't need to see.
Jada silently stepped closer to his side, matching her footsteps with his.
He turned to look at her, his eyes glowing a fiery red that wasn't from the candlelight.
She stared straight into the burning embers, her brown orbs hard, reflecting no light at all.
"You don't scare me, bitch." Her eyes were screaming.
Sebastian smirked, and then he suddenly stopped.
"This is your room. Please, don't wander outside again. Young master would not like it if you saw something you weren't meant to see."
Jada slipped back into the guest bedchamber, quickly shutting the door behind her.
She wanted as much a distance between her and the demon as possible.
Sunlight flooded the room and danced over her eyelids.
No, more like assaulted. Jada felt as if small needles were invading her eyes. She heard shuffling nearby the bed, and concluded it was the clumsy maid whom she was fond of.
"Good morning, Miss Jada! 'Tis a lovely one, oh yes it is!" Meyrin smiled as she held up a light, frilly yellow dress. "I'm here to get you dressed for breakfast! The young Master will be eating with you today, he took time out of this busy schedule just for you! Isn't that sweet?"
The maid cooed as Jada rolled out of bed and stripped down to be dressed.
"I'm usually dressing myself...this is odd." She told Meyrin, who simply nodded. Meyrin got Jada all dressed up (and kindly left out a corset) and sent her to the dining hall.
The room looked as it always did, and Ciel was sitting at the head of the table, looking rather content. Jada shrunk back, suddenly nervous. Where was she supposed to sit? Should she just pick a seat? Or was that rude?
"Oh, curse Victorian manners." She muttered, wiping her palms on the cream dress front. Jada sighed, and stepped out of the hallway.
"Good morning!" She chirped. Ciel looked up and nodded.
"Good morning to you as well, Miss Jada." He mentioned to the chair next to him. "You may sit here."
Sebastian stepped put from the corner Jada hadn't realized he was in and pulled out her chair. The girl's smile was strained as she thanked the demon butler.
Remembering something she heard in a movie once, Jada waited until he pushed the chair in to sit down. She stared at her lap for a few moments before the Earl spoke up.
"I trust you slept well?"
"Oh yes." She felt the corners of her mouth tilt up.
"That's good." Ciel was leaning back, appearing to be relaxed. The exact opposite was true. He was tense.
'Why is the food so late?' He grumbled in his thoughts.
"Sebastian?!" He called out in warning. The Earl was getting impatient.
The butler, who had retreated to what Jada guessed was the kitchen, came in with trays.
"My apologies, young master." He set out the food and stood to the side.
Jada eyed the breakfast suspiciously. The only foods she recognized as breakfast were the eggs and biscuits. There was tea, and she silently thanked God for it. She picked up the teacup and sipped it quietly.
"Mm! What kind of tea is this?" Jada turned to Sebastian, who was standing quietly behind Ciel.
"Earl Grey." Ciel responded. He'd already taken a sip. "This is the third day in a row I've had this tea, Sebastian. You are slipping, dog." He smirked.
Jada snickered into her hand.
A few hours later Jada was out on the lawn, helping Finny. The strong boy was too strong to be tending to plants.
"Okay Finny, I know it is hard but you have to be gentle with them. Plants need gentle, soft care." Jada snipped off a dead branch of the rose bushes with a pair of clippers.
He nodded fervently, peering over her shoulder. "Okay!"
Jada suddenly turned her head. She heard horse hooves and carriage wheels.
"Oh no. Where are they going?"
"They're going into town, Miss Jada. You see I snapped the young master's cane on accident. I overhead Sebastia-." Finny trailed off, Jada had hiked up her skirts and was running towards the carriage.
"Miss Jada! Wait!"
The carriage had just left the house, and Jada stood on the road, her arms crossed waiting for it. It stopped just before her and Sebastian hopped out.
"What have you delayed us for, Miss Jada?"
"I want to go with you."
Sebastian sighed. "The young master only running some errands, there's no reason for a fuss. And besides, you aren't dressed for going into town."
Jada agreed with the butler on the last part. The dress she was wearing had grass stains on the knees and her hair was a mess.
"I still want to go."
The demon's eyes flashed in annoyance. "Let me check with the young master."
"No need. I'll ask him."
Jada marched right up to the cabin. "Earl Phantomhive, please let me come with you!" She begged through the window.
"I'm only going on some errands, there is no need for you to come." He replied cooly.
"But I've never been to London before! I'd be so happy if you took me." Jada bounced up and down excitedly.
The Earl considered it a moment. "Very well. You must clean yourself up though. You can't go to London looking like that."
Her dark eyes lit up. "Oh thank you!" Jada ran as fast as she could to the house.
"Sebastian, turn the carriage around and wait for her. If she is not back in twenty minutes go fetch her." Ciel ordered, running a hand through his hair.
"Yes, my lord."
A/N: Yes, your eyes do not deceive you! I have finally updated!
I'm sorry for the long wait, I truly am. I forget about writing for the school year, and I usually write like crazy during the summer so expect updates!
The plot is written out and things will start to happen soon, I promise! 'Till next update, loves!
~whovianfangirl
7/7/15