I do not own the Kuroshitsuji/Black Butler story or characters who belongs to Yana Toboso.
I only own my OC, Celine Phantomhive
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The Phantomhive Girl
Chapter 1: The Happy Times Part 1
Excited laughter was heard at the garden of the Phantomhive Manor.
The excited laughter belonged to two twin-like siblings that were playing with their cousin.
The two siblings were Ciel and Celine Phantomhive.
Their cousin's name was Elizabeth Midford.
Ciel was a six year old boy with greyish blue hair and rich peacock-blue eyes. He wore a buttoned white long-sleeved shirt with a blue-ribbon tie underneath the collar, dark blue shorts with suspenders, a pair of blue-and-white striped stockings and a pair of blue shoes.
Celine wore a blue puff-shouldered mini cardigan, which had a lacy collar and hem. Her dress was in two parts; a top that was a lighter blue than her cardigan and a whiter skirt that has a frilly hem. Her greyish blue black hair was styled in two ponytails and wore short white socks with blue flats on her feet.
Elizabeth was a seven year old girl with golden-blonde hair that were styled in two small drills with small brink pink ribbons and emerald-green eyes. She wore a white polo dress with short puffed sleeves worn with a brink pink overall dress that had a bow behind it and white frilly socks with pink flat shoes.
The three children were playing tag with Angelina while Rachel sat down on a chair watching them.
Rachel wore an elaborate lavender dress with white gloves and purple heels. On her hand she held a purple parasol to shield her from the warm sun.
Angelina had red eyes and crimson hair styled as a bob cut. She wore a red waistcoat, a ruffled white blouse, a red skirt and black gloves.
Ciel, Celine and Elizabeth laughed excitedly as Angelina bent down to catch them in her arms as Rachel smiled warmly at the sight.
As the group continued playing together, there was barking heard from inside the manor.
The barking belonged to Sebastian, who was a large black Borzoi and pet dog of the Phantomhive household.
The Russian wolfhound was barking at Astre Phantomhive; the younger brother of Ciel and second older brother of Celine.
"I'm not going outside!"Astre scowled as he held the chair. "I'm just going to look!"
Astre moved the chair to a nearby window causing Sebastian to start pecking his back with his nose.
"Ow! Ow!"Astre cried out in pain. "That hurts!"
Astre went up on the chair to open the window to watch his Aunt Angelina play with Ciel, Celine and Elizabeth.
Sebastian suddenly went off, leaving Astre by himself.
Ciel, Astre and Celine were triplets.
Since Ciel was born a bit earlier that made him the older brother to Astre and Celine.
The three siblings looked alike and their parents would often mistake them for one another. Especially, when Celine dressed up in her brothers' clothes for fun.
But then around the time the Phantomhive triplets turned the age of five, Astre started to cough a lot and he was diagnosed with asthma just like his mother.
Whenever Astre was sick, he had to stay home at the manor while his siblings went off to play outside.
So, the second son of the Phantomhive family felt sad being left out that he was the only with the weak constitution.
"Oh, look!"Ciel's voice rang out. "It's father!"
Astre snapped out of his thoughts when he caught off Vincent coming into the garden.
"Hi, Uncle Vincent!"Elizabeth greeted.
"Welcome home, papa!"Celine giggled.
Ciel and Celine rushed over to Vincent to give him a hug.
Astre watched the sight with a sad sigh, wishing he could join them.
"That looks fun."Astre said softly.
A While Later…
Ciel, Astre and Celine all stood together watching their father speak with Baron Diedrich, who was a German nobleman and his long-time friend.
"Looks like something interesting is going on."Ciel assumed before smiling at his siblings. "Let's go have a look."
Celine grinned. "Great idea."
"Huh?!"Astre said with a hint of worry. "I don't think we should…"
Ciel and Celine both caught Astre's hands to drag them along with him.
"It will be fine, Astre!"Ciel encouraged. "Come on!"
"No need to be nervous!"Celine giggled.
The Phantomhive triplets followed Vincent and Diedrich.
The two noblemen headed to one of the small dining room which had green-curtained windows and a small table with a tea set and a small tray of desserts accompanying it.
Ciel, Astre and Celine peaked from behind an open curtain causing Diedrich to notice them.
"Hey! Children of Phantomhive!"Diedrich called out. "You don't have to be so afraid!"
"You heard him."Ciel remarked. "Let's go."
"I'm right behind you."Celine assured.
"Ciel!"Astre said nervously, remaining near curtain. "Celine!"
Vincent lightly chuckled as Ciel and Celine went towards him.
"They're only scared because you always look angry."Vincent complemented.
"But I'm not!"Diedrich retorted.
"I know."Vincent responded as he placed Celine on his lap. "And I also know you're a kind and reliable chap."
"What's with all the compliments?"Diedrich questioned.
Vincent looked at Celine, Ciel and Astre.
"That's why I am sure…that something whatever happen to me, he'll be there to help the three of you out."Vincent stated and smiled at Diedrich. "Right?"
"Is that an order?"Diedrich scoffed.
"More of a request really."Vincent remarked.
"Besides, you think you'll kick the bucket before me?"Diedrich asked.
"Who knows? The future is never certain."Vincent commented. "That's why I'll be counting on you if it ever comes down to that."
Ciel and Celine smiled brightly at Diedrich.
"We're counting on you!"Ciel remarked.
"Yeah!"Celine grinned. "No idea what for though!"
Diedrich glared at Ciel and Celine.
"Brazen little ones just like your father."Diedrich scowled.
The German nobleman then brought his attention on Astre, who still hid behind the curtains.
"Hey, you! Other one!"Diedrich called out. "As the younger son, you should learn from your brother in that respect. The second son doesn't receive the title, nor does he receive any land to his name. Eventually you'll have to leave this house and make a living on your own."
Astre felt hurt by Diedrich's words and went out of sight.
Diedrich glanced at Celine, who ate a small creamy caramel tart.
"And what of you, daughter of Phantomhive?"Diedrich questioned.
"I am going to be the next Marchioness of Midford!"Celine admitted happily. "So, I've already got a future!"
"Then we can all hope you are capable of that role."Diedrich commented.
"Oh, Diedrich. You are so impatient."Vincent chuckled. "These children just barely turned seven."
"What?!"Diedrich said angrily. "You are the one who brought up the topic!"
Astre sighed sadly as he walked in the hallway, staring down on the floor.
Ciel and Celine could easily strike up a conversation with anyone right away.
Even at the parties that they were specially given permission to attend, his siblings were able to greet someone, unlike him.
He was the middle child, but why was he different-
Astre snapped out of his thoughts when he dropped on the floor after he accidentally bumped into somebody.
"I'm sorry-"Astre started.
Astre became horrified upon seeing the Undertaker.
Undertaker was a tall man with long grey hair with a part of it is tied in a single braid on the right side of his head. He wore a black robe, a long crooked top hat and a grey scarf strapped across his chest and knotted by the hips. He wore black earrings; an emerald ring on his left index finger; a band of prayer beads around his neck; and, formerly, a chain with seven mourning lockets around his hip. He had black fingernails and a jagged scar across his face, neck, and left pinky finger, but he had more scars all over his body.
"Well. If it isn't the little Phantomhive."the Undertaker sneered smugly. "Which one might you be?"
Astre shivered and his teeth chattered nervously at the man before him.
"Ah well, I suppose it doesn't matter."the Undertaker commented. "From my humble point of view, you three are all Phantomhives."
Then Ciel and Celine came over to them.
"Oh!"Celine remarked brightly. "There you are, Astre!"
Ciel and Celine helped Astre up his feet.
"Don't just walk off like that."Ciel complemented.
Celine smiled lightly as she walked over to the Undertaker.
"Hello, Mr Undertaker."Celine greeted with a curtsy. "It's nice to see you again."
Undertaker lightly ruffled Celine's hair a bit.
"Likewise, little minx."the Undertaker replied with a grin.
Celine closed her eyes and grinned as the Undertaker looked at her in sudden silence.
Then Pitt walked up the Phantomhive triplets and the Undertaker.
Pitt was a young, freckle-faced man with short, fair hair and a flat cap on his head. He wore second class clothes and held a camera in his hands.
"Oh! It's Mr Vin's little triplets!"Pitt said with a smile. "This is the first time I've seen the three of you together!"
"Fancy meeting you here, Mr. Newspaper Reporter. You're visiting as well?"the Undertaker commented. "You're quite the chipper this morning."
"Yup! My report on one of Mr. Vin's completed cases sold for much more than I expected you to see!"Pitt declared, revealing his new fancy-looking camera. "So, I went and splurged on a brand new camera."
Pitt got an idea as he looked at Ciel, Celine and Astre.
"I know!"Pitt remarked. "Since the three of you are here, how about I take a picture of the three of you?"
"Huh?"Ciel, Celine and Astre said in unison.
"I need to test her out a bit more anyway."Pitt stated with a wink. "So let's take one for the memories."
Ciel and Celine became excited except Astre, who had an unsure look on her face.
"Wow!"Ciel chuckled in joy. "Really?"
"That's a great idea!"Celine giggled.
"I'm not sure…"Astre started.
Ciel and Celine both held Astre's hands to give him comfort and to take part in the picture.
"Let's take a picture together."Ciel insisted.
"No need to be shy."Celine assured.
Astre smiled. "Okay."
Ciel, Celine and Astre then stood together holding hands as Undertaker helped Mr Pit made the living room a bit more grand for the photoshoot.
Once everything was ready, Mr Pit took the picture of the Phantomhive triplets.
The three of them looked exactly the same, but they were completely different.
Ciel, the strong, friendly and reliable one.
Celine, the compassionate, giddy, and kind one.
And Astre?
The one unfit to be the Earl of their family.
New chapters will come out soon! So stay tuned!