Summary: Catherine and Sebastian are being pursued by Claude and Hannah respectively and they can't escape due to the demon brothers. Meanwhile, Elizabeth is being courted by Alois against her will and Ciel fights for his fiancée. But when it comes down to it… The Phantomhive and Middleford households are at an undeniable disadvantage.
Ciel and Alois weaved between the people, ignoring the partner in their arms. Both had their eyes on only one girl. Elizabeth danced with skill, watching the quiet battle between Earls nervously. The music changed tempo, signalling a change of partners and before she knew it, Alois slipped into the place before her, taking her hands possessively.
'Hello Lizzie, what a lovely blush that is…' He leered at her. Elizabeth clenched her teeth for a moment but she couldn't cause a scene in front of everybody. He pressed their bodies close and Elizabeth damned her rules.
'You'll call my Lady Elizabeth.' She commanded with authority, magic stinging him where he touched her. He moved back slightly but seemed thrilled by this new development.
'My, my… I didn't believe my butler but it seems it's true, little witch.' he purred in interest. The music switched its tempo and Alois was swiftly and subtly removed by the Phantomhive Earl.
'My little witch.' Ciel impressed protectively, twirling Elizabeth away from Alois.
'Can we leave?' Lizzie asked politely but Ciel saw the fury that her mask hid.
'We have a problem, my lady. So no, we cannot.' Catherine muttered darkly as she answered for Ciel, spun around by her brother. She grimaced as she was stolen by Claude.
'We will remedy the situation, my lord.' Sebastian promised, irritated when Hannah fell into his arms, pulling him away from the Earl.
'This is troublesome. We're on our own then.' Ciel spoke and Lizzie nodded, she made her fiancée spin her to the left as Alois attempted to intercept them.
'This way.' Lizzie whispered, taking Ciel's hand and moving discreetly to the end of the hall where large doors stood. It would be impossible to open but with a quick flick of her fingers, Lizzie pulled them past the door, closing it behind them.
'Welcome, so glad you could join me, Lizzie.' Alois greeted, lighting the room with a snap of his fingers to reveal another ballroom. He removed his mask slowly and played the tip of it on his tongue seductively, displaying his seal. 'Welcome to our private party.'
She turned back to the door and yanked on it hard, even attempting magic but it wouldn't open. She spun back to yell at the shameless Earl only to find Ciel had approached him instead. 'Ciel!' She called.
'Sorry, Alois, she's my fiancée. So you'll have to fight me to get her.' He said with a fierce yet confident smile.
Alois returned the smile, walking to the wall of the hall and grabbing two swords off of it, throwing one to Ciel. 'Let the duel begin.'
Sebastian entered the hall with Catherine after escaping just in time to hear the first touch of the swords, ringing out harshly. Sebastian turned and his eyes widened. 'Young Master!'
'Stay out of it, Sebastian!' Ciel ordered, ripping off his mask and eye-patch to reveal his contract seal. 'Lizzie's my fiancée. This is my duty!' he swore, continuing the fight with new vigour.
'Shall we dance, Sebastian?' Hannah wondered out loud as she entered the room with Claude.
'You do not interest me in the slightest.' Sebastian mocked her snidely.
'I hear that you can give a demon… pleasure that rivals the most delicious of souls…' Claude whispered in Catherine's ear sensually, pinning her wrists to the wall. She growled at him, eyes flashing with power. In the next second, Claude was sent flying to the other side of the room.
'How rude to seduce a lady before her brother. You are clearly not a worthy butler.' Sebastian smirked. Hannah ran for him while he had his back turned to her but she didn't reach him. An unseen force knocked her back and Catherine moved at demonic speeds to stand over the silver haired demon.
'Are you sure you can take on a witch, demon bitch?' Catherine asked with a smug sadistic look.
'I don't know.' Hannah answered nonchalantly before revealing a naughty smile. 'Boys, won't you come in?' And the three identical demons walked in obediently. Catherine and Sebastian swore. Elizabeth noticed but her attention was solely focused on the fight. Ciel and Alois continued to clash while their demons fought.
Alois tripped Ciel's feet, causing the Phantomhive to take the Trancy down with him. The blonde boy pointed his sword smugly at the base of Ciel's throat. His pulse beat quickly from the battle, pressing against the metal. 'I'm not one to play fair.' Alois chuckled.
Ciel chuckled too and Alois' eyes snapped opened when he felt the cold barrel of a gun pressed to his chest. He glared down at Ciel as the young tormented earl smirked. 'Neither am I.'
'It's come to this.'
'Whose weapon is the swiftest?' Ciel wondered daringly. Two hands tightened. But a familiar ringing echoed the hall and all fighting stopped to look at the outcome of the battle.
'Mine is.' Elizabeth said coldly, pointing her skilled sword at Alois.
'Lizzie, don't!' Ciel called, getting to his feet hurriedly. Lizzie glanced behind and gave him a happy smile. The one she wore every time she saw him.
'He's chasing after me. The right to fight him… is mine.' She told him gently. Ciel, struck by her calm and maturity, stayed where he was and when she turned back to Alois, she found him smirking at her. Her face was devoid of all mercy.
'Then I think, this fight has already been decided.' Alois said with pride. But it was a false pride.
'Do you think it's easy to fight a witch?' She dared with flashing eyes. With a ferocity, she ripped off her mask and with it her neck ribbon. 'Catherine, listen to me! Do everything in your power to get us out of here, now!'
'Everything in my power…' Catherine mused, her eyes fixed on her main opponent, Hannah. She hated the pheromones that were wafting off of her, lusting for her brother. It was annoying. 'As my lady wishes.' She ripped open the top of her dress, revealing her bosom and a small rune placed there. It caught Claude's attention.
'Keep your eyes on your opponent.' Sebastian warned, slamming him into the wall before kicking away one of the triplets. He sent an irritated look at Catherine. 'Don't make this difficult, Catherine.'
'Shut up and learn a thing or two from your sister.' Catherine spoke, dodging Hannah's attack and sending a spell after her, utilizing the same hand as a demon claw to one of the triplets shoulder. She tapped the rune twice, grinning as she revealed her canines. 'Summoning!'
The roof caved in and the fighting stopped as the dust cleared to reveal two figures. A flash of red rushed at Sebastian, flicking of his mask with delicate fingers. 'Sebas-chan! I've come to aid you!' Sebastian sighed. Of all people…
'Miss Sutcliffe, why don't you help your beloved?' Undertaker suggested, sauntering to Catherine's side, his silver mask glittering in the light. It was one of the few times he so freely revealed his eyes. 'Your consort comes.'
'Beloved?' Hannah asked jealously, turning her eyes to Grell. He grinned at her with his sharpened teeth. 'You're a man!' She said spitefully, running at him with a sword.
It clashed against his chainsaw and he smiled at her eerily. 'Nonsense, I'm more of a woman than you are.' For the sake of the battle, Sebastian didn't dispute it. In fact, he smiled at Hannah and lightly brushed back Grell's crimson strands. To his credit, Grell didn't squeal or nosebleed. He did blush though.
'Ah, you have a consort.' Claude said calmly, approaching with two of the triplets. His sharp stare gave away his envy. 'But a shinigami is hardly a suitable consort for a demon witch.'
Undertaker's eyes flashed to the demon and then he looked back at Catherine, removing her mask slowly and placing a teasing kiss on her lips. She was thrilled. She had arranged for him to come but she didn't know he would bring help… or dress up like every woman's dream… 'Excuse me, my dear. I think I'll reaffirm my place.'
Catherine smiled coyly at him before leaping to attack one of the demon triplets, leaving Claude and Undertaker to their match. The Undertaker laughed low as he drew out his scythe. The skull on the top gleamed at Claude and he cursed in his head as he finally realized just which Death God he was battling against. They jumped into the air, beginning their battle. Unfortunately, the battle didn't go on for long.
'Claude! Hannah!' Alois called, kneeling on the ground, nursing his wounded side. Lizzie's sword was covered in a blue light and her gaze was simply icy. She looked up at the demons. The Trancy household ran to their master.
'We win.' Elizabeth finalized. Then she sighed as her sword lost its light and fell from her grip to the floor, mirroring her descent.
'Lizzie.' Ciel exclaimed, catching her. She opened her eyes tiredly and smiled.
'You're the best fiancée ever.' She whispered before she lost consciousness.
Catherine picked up the sword and looked fondly at her pupil. 'Really, she could've beaten him on sword alone but a witch is a witch. She pulled out everything to make sure you would remain her fiancée, Master Ciel.' Catherine sheathed the sword and to her surprise, Undertaker carried her gently, offering nothing but a smile.
'Let's go.' Ciel said, his eyes fixed on his sleeping cousin. And so the entire party of them left and the Trancy household could do nothing but watch.