[Warning(s)] OC involvement. If you do not like the idea of OC in fanfiction, then I'm sorry.

[Disclaimer] I do not own Kuroshitsuji. This story is not a SebxCiel fanfic, I do not write about them as a sexual (yaoi) pairing. This is simply a fanfiction that involves Kuroshitsuji characters as well OCs. The story is also a re-edited and upgraded of the original 'Red Butler' on my deviantART account. All reviews are greatly appreciated. ^ u ^ Enjoy!~

I've always wanted a little girl. . . Did I ever tell you? Silly me, I didn't have enough time. No matter how often we shared our beautiful moments together, I never confessed how I adored little girls. A child who's hair I can braid and curl. A child who I can dress like a princess and spoil. A child who had her mother's grace and her father's charm. That is the little girl I always imagined. . . Ahh. . . If only I lived long enough to see her smile. . .

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"Cassity!"

At the sound of her name the child stopped. The familiar voice of her mother caused the girl to turn around, smiling brightly as she turned. The day was rather warm and the young girl despised being stuck inside the cabin. Today was also special since she was turning eight. Every little girl deserves to do something special for her eight birthday. Mother had been telling her that for the past couple of months, but now she finally believed her. Today her mother had planned a special treat just for her, but, she had to wait until she had gotten back from town with her father. Being impatient, the child ran outside where she was eventually stopped by the sound of her name.

"Cassity. . . Don't run off in a such a manor. You could hurt yourself."

The voice belonged to Ciel Phantomhive. It never occurred to the girl that he was close to her age. To be honest, she had always viewed him as an adult and as her mother. Ciel was frowning as he came closer to his daughter, his right hand gently patting her on top of her crimson covered head as he murmured. "You know how your father feels about you getting injured. . . He would go ballistic if he found a single scratch on you."

"I would have been fine, mum." Cassity protested, giving a little nod as well a pout. She stared up at him with oddly colored eyes. Her left yellow-green while her right was a ruby shade of red. Ciel never questioned anything about his daughter. To him, she was his no matter what. He would often have to comfort her when she returned from school, holding on tightly to Sebastian's hand before running over to Ciel's open arms. The Earl never wanted to see his daughter crying. Tears don't suit a princess like you. He would tell her often. You are a Phantomhive. Take pride in who you are. No matter what people think, just continue to be you.

"I'm not sure if 'ballistic' would be the proper choice of word, my Lord."

Upon hearing the voice of his butler, Ciel quietly turned his head to the left. "Then do you want me to just say 'utterly upset'?" He asked in a sarcastic tone. He tried to remain neutral when Cassity was around, but there were times when being near Sebastian made him feel irritable. Although the contract binded them together for an eternity, all because the Trancy pest, Ciel honestly enjoyed their time a part on rare occasion. Sebastian could only cast a sly smile at his Master, bowing slightly with his right hand hovering over the left side of his chest. "My apologizes, my Lord. I did not mean to upset you. Although. . ." His attention turned to look at the young girl, his sly smile becoming warm as he knelt down to her height. "I understand that it is a certain girl's birthday, correct?"

The crimson haired girl smiled brightly, eagerly nodding to head. Ciel had managed to tightly curl her hair, without them her hair would hang to the middle of her back. "It is my birthday today!" She happily chimed. Sebastian softly chuckled as he gently placed his hands underneath her arms, gently lifting her in the air. "So I see, little princess."

Ciel could only sigh as he watched them, gently smiling as Sebastian began to twirl the girl around. It brought a familiar sense of joy seeing his daughter bonding with her father like this. Hearing her squeals of delight reminded him of when his own father would twirl him around in the air. The pain of losing his parents was still fresh in his heart, even after all this time he would reflect on the night the fire happened. And yet, Cassity was able to coat that pain. All pain at that. There was something about her. . .but he couldn't put his finger on it. "Shouldn't you two be going?" He questioned, raising a brow as he crossed his arms over his chest. "It will be getting late if you two continue to stall."

"We are, we are." Sebastian curly replied, gently lowering the girl to the ground and tenderly patting her on top of her head. "After all, I promised our daughter that I would take her into town for her present, and I intend on keeping that promise." His stare turned to look at his young Master once more, mischief filling those ruby pools as he casually spoke. "Not only am I butler, but I am a Michaelis first and foremost. My word is my honor, and I would never disappoint Cassity. That, I can assure you." A gloved covered hand reached out to the small child, who gently held on, following as they walked.

A cold feeling began to fill Ciel as he watched them begin to walk down the forest path. He had never once doubted his trust in Sebastian. Never once did he hesitate to order and answer out of the person he trusted the most in the world. And yet. . . The boy then sighed once more, clearly he was overreacting. With a final look in their direction, Ciel smiled faintly before returning into the cabin, quietly closing the door behind him.

After walking for a while, Cassity noticed a small black figure from the corner of her eye. Looking over, she casually let go of her father's hand to notice the figure belonged to a black cat. But it didn't resemble the black cats that she had seen in town. This one had a distinctive patch of red fur on it's forehead and ruby colored eyes. I know you. . . She thought to herself. She had often come across this cat when she would pick flowers for Ciel near the edge of the forest. The cat would simply stare at her, twitching it's ears briefly before running away into the brush. "Odd. . ."

Sebastian then stopped, realizing that his daughter was no longer following him and turned around. "What is it, dear? What are you-" As he stopped his eyes widened. In one fluid movement, he brought her over to his side, quickly turning his attention away from the cat as they continued onward. "You must never do that again, that animal could have hurt you!" He sternly stated. Of all times, why now?. . . What could you possibly want after all this time?!. . . He felt enraged, pace quickening as his grip tightened on Cassity's hand.

The girl could only run in order to keep up with her father's stride, feeling confused and bewildered by his current actions. "Bu-But father, I thought you liked cats?!" Nothing made sense to her at that moment in time. She wanted to know what was going on and wanted to desperately turn around, hoping to see the strange cat once more. Her father then sighed, loosening his grip on her hand as he murmured. "But I don't like that cat, Cassity. Understand that your father did not mean to behave irrationally. . ." Sebastian knew that she would not be able to fully understand at this point in time. He also knew that the cat was only the first sign of the things to come. I can only hope that she will be ready. . .once she learns the truth.

When the pair were nearly out of sight, the cat stepped out onto the path. It's head tilted a bit as it watched with demonic eyes, casually shifting it's ears as it eyed the man in particular. With what seemed like a smirk, the cat closed it's eyes, whiskers twitching as it disappeared back into the forest.

This is only the beginning.

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Secrets can be dangerous things. I wish that to be the first lesson that she ever learns. Although I can't see her, I know that she will be beautiful. Just like her father. . .but I know you would only disagree with me. 'No, she would look as beautiful as you.' You always did have a way with words. My only regret is that I did not live. But how could I? My life was fading while hers was just beginning. At least, in the end, I was able to tell the both of you, "I love you." once more. Protect her, Sebastian. . . Do this. . .for me.