Chapter 12

"Sweet memories inside sanity"

Ciel Phantomhive, the boy that he served for two long years, the boy that he adored, the boy who he has served with his entire soul and body, the boy who he felt strange feelings with. Yes. It was truly Ciel Phantomhive.

The boy who his standing in front of him is Ciel Phantomhive.

"Boochan…" Sebastian stared blankly at his boochan, not letting him see how shock he really is to see him standing there fresh and alive.

"It's been a long time Sebastian" Ciel said while staring at Sebastian's deep crimson eyes.

"But how…how is it possible for you to be alive?" Sebastian asked in confusion.

"I came back for you Sebastian"

"What?" Sebastian said half stunned and half confused.

"I came back…for you, its that I miss you so much I can't keep myself from seeing you

Again"

"What are you talking about? just as Sebastian asked, Ciel took a step forward until he was inches away from touching Sebastian's face. He slowly run his hand down Sebastian's cheeks, this made the demon shiver and his face hot.

"Sebastian…"

Sebastian can't help but to feel awkward, who would have thought that his young master would do something as bold as this?

"Sebastian, I want to tell you something" Ciel said

"What is it my lord?"

Ciel reached up to Sebastian's hear and said

"I love you, Sebastian…"

Sebastian's soul literally came out of his body as Ciel said those 3 words 'love? How can you? You who is not capable of it anymore, how can you love a demon like me?'

"Boochan, you talking nonsense" Sebastian insisted refusing to believe Ciel's words.

"So is my feelings nonsense for you?" Ciel said while looking at Sebastian's ruby red eyes.

"Your tired boochan"

"No, I'm not tired…tell me Sebastian, do you feel something for me?" Ciel suddenly asked. Sebastian didn't know what to reply, yes? No? maybe? I don't know? His mind is all messed up, he can't think straight with all this fog clouding him…like an illusion…illusion. And then the realization came over him. This was just nothing more but an illusion. An illusion to play with his mind. An illusion to play with his heart. When did he start thinking of his heart? When did he start thinking about his feelings and his emotions? Sebastian gently pushed Ciel away, Ciel looked in confusion.

"Boochan. Stop it…your nothing but an illusion. An illusion of this forest. Please leave me be" Ciel was shocked bay Sebastian's words; he slowly backs away, still staring at Sebastian.

"Sebastian…" Ciel showed a face Sebastian only knew once, a face filled with hurt and sadness.

"Leave me" Sebastian said firmly

As the words were said, Ciel slowly dissolved into the air, where he was close to fading; he looked at Sebastian with searching eyes.

"You still haven't answered my question…" with that, Ciel dissolved into the darkness once again.

Sebastian stayed there still as a stone, thinking if that Ciel was really an illusion or not, and then suddenly a realization came over him again, he remembered that he still needed to find Ciela, quickly turning away, he started his search again, leaving the place where he heard Ciel's silent confession.

xXx

It was dark, she can feel herself panting and tired, she heard water dripping from ceiling and grass swaying with the wind. Was she in a cave? Probably, because of all the big boulders of rocks surrounding her. She opened her eyes and examines the place; she was still on the same spot she had remembered.

She stood up and got out of the cave, the fog was still thick and low, she could barely see what's in front of her. She stood there for awhile feeling the things around her; she closed her eyes and listened. There was nothing but silence.

"I'm glad you finally came out of that cave Ciela" suddenly someone spoke behind her. It was Alice.

"Stay away from me!" Ciela backs away as she looked at Alice

"Oh come on, I just want to play"

"You're insane! Leave me alone!" Ciela said as she started to make a run for it but the moment she turned around, she saw a glaring Alice standing in front of her.

"You will play with me Ciela! You have to! Or else-"

"Or else what?" the moment the words left her mouth, she regretted asking them. Thick vines wrapped around her ankles, knees, and hands pulling her up in the air

"Or else you'll die!" one of the vines turned into a sharp and pointy dagger and goes to the side of Ciela's beautiful face. Ciela narrowed her eyes knowing that if she says no to Alice she'll surely get killed. She knows better that to disobey and have her self killed in this godforsaken forest.

"Fine, I'll play with you. What's your game?" Ciela asked looking at Alice

Alice smiled happily eying her prey.

"Lets play a game of chess; I love chess, what do u say?"

"Fine we'll play, but let's have a deal first. When I win, you' get to let me go and do not hunt me anymore and if you-"

"If I win, I get to keep you here with me forever" Alice smiled as she finished for her. Ciela shivered but quickly regain her composure and nodded. She has nothing to worry about she thought; no one has ever bated her in chess before. No one at all.

"Alright, I accept your challenge" Alice said and waved her hand making the ground shake, Ciela lost her balance and fell on the dirty ground, as she tries to regain her balance and stand up, she saw a table in front of her with the chess board on it.

"Well, shall we start the game?"

"I'm ready when you are"

Alice let a small chuckle escape her "Well then, let the games begin" they both sat on a small stool opposite to each other. Alice made the first move followed by Ciela. The moment quickly passed by and what was left was their horses, kings and queens. It felt like the moment last forever, neither of them are making any moves. Ciela felt a drop of sweat flow down her face, Alice noticed it and smiled saying

"Are you nervous my dear?" Alice asked with a smile on her face

"Don't dream on it. I'm not nervous" but the truth is she was. In a normal chess battle with Ciela, her opponent should be crushed by now. But it is taking her almost forever to move another move. How come it is taking them so long?

"I think its about time to end this battle" Alice suddenly said, drawing her white horse in place. Ciela stared at the board and a shocking realization overwhelmed her. She looked back at Alice with fear as she saw nothing but a thin line of lips forming a smirk on Alice's face

"Checkmate"

End

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