ok ok I know this is short and I meant to upload it friday...but I collapsed at work and almost ended up in the ER :) worst case of stomach flu ever. So Ive been laying in bed and got this all typed up today. Hello again... old readers and welcome new readers. I greatly appreciate all of the comments and critique...one of you wrote one so long i almost thought it was a prologue for a fanfiction...o.o lol thanks and also on the questions of do I have a beta...no i dont and yes I probably need one but I dont want one x.x, i know i have terrible gramtical errord and missing words but i just get so into writing and so excited to upload that I dont proof read...obviously x.x anyways i cant wait all your reactions xp.

disclaimer: i dont own kuroshitsuji. If I did Maylene would get some more BA time

R&R

Sunlight poured into the room slithering over the bed like a snake in the woods. With a soft groan she rolled over on her side covering her eyes with the back of her hand. She had been wrong, this castle did have windows. But only half of it did therefore signaling that this castle was built either in two different times or only one side had been remolded. Her eyes fell onto the body that was also sharing the bed with her. Young Carter slept undisturbed and completely oblivious to the world around him, his flaming red hair lay in a mess around his face moving as the young boy breathed in and out. Reaching over she carefully brushed strands off of his cheek before sliding carefully from the bed.

A quirk of a smile teased her lips as she looked at the empty porcelain cup that stood on the nightstand, a spoon of silver leaning against the lip of the teacup. The boy had begun to calm down once he had crawled into her bed yet what sent him into dreamland was the hot milk laced with honey. Sliding her feet into her slippers she headed for the wardrobe that sat across the room. 'I've been here more than long enough. I need to find a way to get out of here and get back to the estate' Shuffling quickly through the dresses she grabbed a simple yellow one and all the necessities with it before heading to the door, which opened the minute she had arrived in front of it. Deane stood tall and stiff as he held the door ajar.

"Good morning"

"Good morning Deane" she said slowly her eyes locking onto him.

"I have already drawn your bath. It is waiting for you" he said a bow bending his spine as he watched her decent of the stairs.

"Thank you" she called over her shoulder.

"Of course" he watched her disappear around the corner and entered into the room closing the door behind him. "Good morning young master. Did you have fun last night?" He looked at the red head headed boy who sat propped against the head board a smirk of satisfaction covering his features.

"Hehe…She fell for it. Hook, line and sinker" he laughed giddily as his butler picked up the silver tray from the night stand.

"Your acting was flawless" he approved and the boy smirked at him.

"Of course. I used to be afraid of thunder when I was younger. Like eight years old, but seriously who would be afraid of thunder at the age of twelve." He snorted pulling his hair back into a ponytail. "So she is taking a bath neh?" he propped himself onto his elbow looking at the man.

"Yes that's where she was heading when I came inside to wake you"

"Well good. Draw my bath in my private quarters I want to take one as well"

"Of course young master" with a bow the butler turned and headed down the steps of the tower to do the bidding of the adolescent.

"Tedious" carter dropped back into the bed flopping flat onto his back. He stared at the ceiling with a scowl 'surely Phantomhive is not going to give up on searching for his maid. She seems to be some sort of valuable asset to the function of his home. That I am not sure of yet and according to Deane that butler of his fancies her and vice versa. Phantomhive's butler is also no mere human, he's just like Deane, a demon that performs contracts. But I don't give two shits about that! I always get what I want and I want Meylene!' Unconsciously his hand found his way down to his thigh, nails digging through the fabric to bite into his skin. He dug his nails deeply into the skin scratching at the mark he knew was forever imprinted into his skin. The mark that proved he had indeed made a contract with a member of hell. He sat up as the door to the bedroom opened once more to reveal his butler.

"Your bath is prepared young master"

"Good. Also prepare my riding clothes and some for Meylene I wish to go riding today" he pushed past the man and all but stomped down the stone staircase his blue eyes bright with fury. "And hurry up with breakfast! I'm starving!"

"Yes young master" he bowed only allowing the sigh of annoyance to leave his chest once the boy's footsteps had disappeared. 'This is becoming quite annoying. Though at this pace the contract should be completed soon and I won't have to carry this farce on much longer…though it does have its benefits. I have no doubts that Sebastian and Ceil Phantomhive have just about figured out where we are and will be here soon.' Pulling up the blankets he began to straighten the bed 'no doubt that I will be able to get a fight with Sebastian. That will indeed be a fun occurrence' he turned on his heel as he sensed a disturbance downstairs 'of course the young brat needs help' with yet another sigh he left the room, closing the door behind him….

"Did you find out anything else Sebastian?" the young earl looked at the bowed head of the butler as he buttoned his shirt.

"Not yet I am afraid. Their tracks have indeed been covered well"

"My patience is wearing thin" the boy scowled lifting up his small legs as Sebastian pushed his stockings up his calves.

"Forgive me my Lord. I will do everything in my power to find them as soon as possible. He lifted the young boy down from the bed to dress him in his trousers and jacket. He completed his work with strict concentration and movements. He finished dressing the young earl as he tied off the eye patch at the back of his head. Straightening his back he looked down at the young boy "I have breakfast waiting for you in the dining hall young master"

"Good." Heading for the door which his butler opened he strode through his mansion at a leisurely pace. "What does my day look like?" he asked the man behind him. Folding his hands behind his back the butler cleared his throat and began to list off the activities that waited for them….

"Horseback riding?" Meylene stopped to ask in shock her fork halfway to her mouth. She sat across the table from carter as they ate breakfast.

"Yes I have already had Deane prepare the riding gear" he smiled as he shoveled spoonful upon spoonful of scrambled eggs into his ever awaiting mouth.

"Um alright" she cut into her food and slowly chewed watching as the young boy across from her ate ravenously demanding for more food. Chuckling quietly she watched in amusement 'he does everything with such energy and so quickly' her mind drifted back to Ceil. The young Phantomhive earl did everything with calm and precise movements. The napkin must always been tucked in properly and each silverware piece had a specific use that it was designed for. He would chew each bite thoroughly and would only talk about proper topics in the proper tone.

"Meylene are you not hungry?" the loud voice cut through her drifting consciousness and the red headed women was startled to find that she had put everything down and had been reduced to staring at the bright white of the table cloth.

"Forgive me! My mind seemed to have wandered off. Continue on." She spooned food into her mouth with a smile. The boy and the butler watched her curiously but then started off exactly where they left off. Eating quietly she made sure that she did not let her mind wander anymore, especially due to the fact that she could feel Deane's eyes boring into her almost twice as much.

"AHH FULL!" he exclaimed happily. Dropping his silverware to the table Carter leaned back stretching a large smile on his face. "Start cleaning up Deane!" he ordered and the butler bowed doing as he was told immediately.

"So Carter where will we be riding?" she asked leaning back as she placed her linen napkin up by her plate.

"Well I wanted to go out for a picnic today so we're going out to ride by the river. It's really pretty over there, lots of flowers!" he smiled rocking onto his feet

"Sounds lovely" she smiled taking this as a signal and also got to her feet.

"A set of riding clothes have been laid out for you in your bedroom Ma'am" Deane said quietly as he began to load a silver push cart with the dirty dishes. Turning he began to wind up the table cloth into a bundle to move it to the wash.

"Are you sure you don't want some help" she asked and he merely flashed her a humorless smile.

"I have everything here taken care of. Now if you don't mind the young master is the not the most patient of people and I don't want him getting upset because we have to wait on you to finish dressing Ma'am"

"Well alright then" she sniffed trying to not be too offended by his polite rudeness 'he might as well have just said leave me the fuck alone and get your ass change, your annoying' with a swish of her skirts she headed for the hall that would lead to the winding stairs of her tower. Stopping at the foot of the stairs she looked up in great distaste 'now if only I was a princess than this would be so clichéd it wouldn't even be funny' with a sigh she hoisted up her skirts and began to ascend the many stairs to her room not noticing the young boy watching her from behind a corner. With a giggle the boy turned and skipped once again into the dining hall.

"Deane!"

"Yes young master" the older man looked up from spreading out a new tablecloth. Plopping himself down the boy scowled yanking off the ribbon that was tied around his neck and dropped it to the floor.

"Pick it up" he ordered

"Of course" he responded and immediately headed over to bend down and pick up the piece of clothing. He however was unable to stand up as the young boy put his feet upon his shoulders therefore forcing him to look up at his masters face through the young boys legs. The red headed child smiled down at him.

"You are certainly most obedient Deane" he smiled bending over slightly.

"Well I am your butler my young master" he responded

"Hehe yes you are" reaching down he undid the leather strap that held the butlers hair away from his face. He watched as the midnight black hair hit pale cheeks and brushed broad shoulders. "is everything prepared just like I asked for"

"Everything is prepared to perfection. Just as you ordered me young master"

"hehe" he flopped back onto the table with a thud. "Undressing time" he said with a sing-song voice.

"Of course" removing the boy's feet from his shoulders he got to his feet and leaned over the boy. "Though now that there is a lady in the house don't you think that we should restrict your changing of clothes to your bedroom?"

The red headed boy looked up at the man, no, the demon that hovered over him. Black devious eyes locked with his blue ones as a ray of light caught the tip of a fang that was barley visible through parted lips. Even disguised as humans demons were obviously not humans if you knew what you were looking for.

"tch alright. Alright" he sighed and raised his arms. The man pulled him up forcing the youth to wrap his arms and legs about him. Dropping his chin to Deane's shoulder Carter didn't make another sound as he was carried to his bedroom. He continued to remain silent as he was set down on the bed and his butler turned to grab his riding clothes.

Slouching back he fell into the feather down comforter that snuggled and formed to his body. With the upmost laziness he didn't make any effort to move as Deane began to unbutton his clothing. His blue eyes fell to looking out the window at a bird's nest that was brimming with life. Four baby birds chirped hungrily bouncing about the twigs as they awaited the return of their parents that had promised them food. His attention drifted forwards as he watched his butler fasten up his pants after tucking the long shirt into them. Heaving a sigh he waited for the butler to finish.

"You are dressed" Deane announced pulling the boy to his feet.

"mmm" he tugged at the cuffs of his jacket with little interest.

"I sense Ms. Meylene coming down the stairs from her room so it seems that she is also ready young master"

"Perfect" he smirked "Everything else already prepared?"

"Yes. The food and the horses wait outside ready for departure on your command"

"Good" he walked past the man dressed in black and yanked open the door taking a breath there was once again a look of innocence covering his face and he took the hallway at a run "MEYLENE!"….

Ceil watched the blonde sitting across from him with mild amusement. She was concentrating very hard on the chess pieces that decorated the board. With every contemplative shake of the head her curled pigtails bounced around her face her bright eyes narrowing in seriousness. He had been quite shocked when Elizabeth had appeared on his door step once again demanding that Ceil play a game of chess with her. Though this pleased him for of all the things she could have requested, like dancing or a tea party he did not mind a game of chess. His usual scowling mouth was tilted ever so slightly upwards as he watched her antics.

*(next paragraph is a spoiler alert for those who haven't read the last ten or so chapters of the manga online)*

Elizabeth was cute, though he'd never admit it in public. A charming girl that was also a force to be reckoned with. A daughter of two parents who held high rankings inside the British knights, the leaders to be specific and that gene pool was obviously overflowing with generosity for their daughter was a genius. Wicked with the sword and quick on her feet, a weapon concealed inside bows and laces of pink. She could cut down anything and everything if need be. A girl with a heart for cute things and the love of all things adorable yet with talons and fangs rivaling that of a enraged lioness. In his opinion the perfect wife for the queens guard dog.

"Ah! Im going to do this!" she giggled with the clap of her hands and pushed one of her pieces forward. Clasping her hands in her lap she smiled at him from across the board "your turn Ceil!'

"Alright"…..

Shifting into a more comfortable position in the saddle Meylene watched the scenery around them as they rode the horses down an incline to the river Carter had spoke so fondly of. She remained as still as possible trying not to cause any more problems for the large beast that moved beneath her. Even through the saddle she could feel the muscles contracting and retracting beneath her in synchronized movement as she also watched the muscles ripple beneath its chocolate colored coat.

"I can't wait to show you all the flowers Meylene!" Carter said from her right side and she flashed a smile at the boy.

"And I am excited to see them" she turned her face forward "Are we almost there?"

"Yes just about…right Deane?" he yelled over his shoulder at the butler who rode behind them. The man had to ride at a slightly slower pace due to the fact that his horse was carrying the meal.

"Yes we shall arrive there shortly young master" he replied. Turning her attention back to her horse she sighed inwardly 'I am beginning to get impatient. I need to find a way to get out of here. I have been here more than long enough…it may be a bit hasty but I need to try to make a move tonight!' …

"Young master. Miss. Elizabeth it is time for the midday meal" The young couple looked up from their game to see the pristine butler of the Phantomhive estate standing in the doorway. "I have served lunch out in the garden; it is rather nice outside today"

"That's perfect Sebastian!" Elizabeth giggled and scooted out of her chair taking Ceils hand as he offered it to her.

"Thank you Milady" he bowed "Though I was hoping you would allow Finnian to escort you to the garden ahead of us for some things have appeared that my young master would more than likely be very interested in"

"Is it really of that importance Sebastian" Ceil sighed as he lead Elizabeth through the door way.

"Forgive me my Lord. It's just the matter concerning your staff" he said quietly. At this the Phantomhive earl stopped dead in his tracks.

"Ceil?" questioning filled the large eyes of his fiancée as she turned to see why he had stopped.

"Forgive me Lizzie but this is indeed a matter I must see to right away. I won't be long" he assured her as Finny came running down the hallway "Please let Finny take you outside and I will join you momentarily"

"Oh alright" she sighed and followed the blonde gardener down the stairs.

"Well?" Ceil looked at Sebastian expectantly.

"I can't believe that I was missed something like this" Sebastian produced a newspaper that was dated a little over a month ago.

"What does this have to do with anything?" he took the paper and read the article that his butler pointed out for him. "….but..."

"Then I got this from Scotland Yard's records" Sebastian added producing a folder "It's the case over which this article was written."

Swallowing he read the records over quickly his eyes widening."This is it…this has to be it." He closed the folder with a snap "So it's obviously this boy, and he has obviously made a demon contract…now we just have to find them.

"I am currently working on that and have solidified my last possible areas down to a few sections."

"Good"…

"Ah it's so warm today" Meylene sighed in content as she flopped into the grass her bonnet clutched in her hand.

"Warm sunshine and full stomachs are the best!" Carter shouted as he plopped down next to her. She smiled at the boy who was staring up at the clouds. She sighed in content as she closed her eyes, the grass tickled her face as a breeze disturbed her skirts though no chill set in due to the sun that sat perched high in the sky heating the earth, it's duty since the beginning of time.

"A drink?" Deane's voice interrupted her serene thoughts. Opening her eyes she saw Carter sit up and take the pink colored beverage excitedly. She blinked in response as the butler also extended one her way.

"Come on Meylene Deane makes the best drinks!" Carter persuaded her and with a nod of thanks she also sat up and took the sweating glass. Carter watched her intently and she laughed.

"Alright . Alright ill drink it" she laughed and took a sip. Brown eyes widened in delight and surprise "My word it is delicious" she took another drink and another, finding herself unable to stop. The maid was too busy downing the refreshment to notice the devious look that had conquered the face of the youth beside her. "That really was good" she smiled as she handed the glass off to Deane. She smiled brightly and turned to look at the river 'what in the…' her body went numb and she could barley express her surprise and she dropped backwards into the grass her body going limp without her command.

"Hehe"….

"What in hell's name is going on here!" Ceil shouted in shock. He had finally headed down stairs and exited into the garden to find that Elizabeth was not alone but sitting right across from Lau and that ever present girl of his.

"Eh Earl!" Lau laughed as Sebastian appeared in the doorway with another set of drinks. "We came to visit you and it just so happens that you are eating lunch! So lucky" he laughed

"Luck my ass!" he shouted as the Asian man fanned himself laughing. "How come you only ever show up when I am about to take a meal!"…..

"Hehe. Ah it works faster than I thought" Carter loomed over the dazed maid with a smirk decorating his features. Meylene looked up at him confused. Her limbs were heavy and her body wouldn't listen to her, in short she couldn't move.

"Carter what is going on" she struggled to ask.

"You know…out of all the woman I had Deane bring to me you're the one that resembles her the most. Even your hair color is almost identical to hers, my Mum that is" he smiled.

She stared at up at him confused. But that confusion quickly turned to horror "C-carter" she stammered as she watched the knife that he picked up from behind his body. "You know me and my Mum were close. Closer than most mothers and children are. I really loved my Mum and she really loved me. So much that she would do anything for me. What I wanted I got"

The breath in her chest froze as she felt the cold tip of the metal brush against the skin of her neck to come rest at the top of her dress. "W-what"

"We had a very special, special relationship. Oh did I love my mother" it was the sound of ripping fabric that filled the air next and fear struck the ex-assassins' heart as cool air rushed suddenly over her upper body as her the bodice of her dress was split leaving her pale skin naked to the world.

"I loved her very, very much" he smiled and she stared at him in horror as the knife continued its way down the length of her dress. Never in her life would she have imagined her in such a situation, to have a twelve year old leaning over her in such a manner.

"Ah Meylene you really do resemble her, and you're so nice" he smirked as his knees dropped on each side of her body. His hand found its way to her pale cheek and caressing the skin gently he chuckled, a maniac's glint lighting his blue eyes….

CRACK! Sebastian stared in surprise as the glass he set down in front of his master suddenly cracked just as his fingertips were about to let the glass rest solely on the table.

"Sebastian" Ceil scolded and the pair looked up as the usual laughter from their foreign guest came to a dead stop. He was staring at the glass from above his fan a serious expression on his face…..

"N-" protests were killed in horror 'what the hell' her mind could barley process the situation as the red headed boy pressed his mouth to hers…..

"Ah" Lau sighed "In my country that is an omen. A sign of bad luck"