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~~ALOIS'S P.O.V.~~

I woke up the next morning feeling refreshed. My headache had finally gone away and my side was numbing back down. I wonder how I broke my damn rib.

I sat up and looked at the floor beside me. Why was that 'Ciel' on the floor? He has his own bed doesn't he...?

Oh, wait, I think I'm in his bed.

I looked over at the nightstand and saw a blue ring. It was absolutely remarkable. A silver band that highlighted the bright blue stone. It felt like it was mine. I picked it up and slid it on my finger.

I looked back down at Ciel and I felt something weird. Like I know him, but I only met him last night. I brushed it off and stepped off the bed, avoiding the navy haired boy, and walked out to the hallway. The task was proving difficult, considering my latest injuries, but I avoided any others by holding myself up against the wall. I'm starving.

I pushed myself along until I reached my dining room. I looked out the great, elegant window against the wall. It looks like it's barely morning. It's incredibly early; I wonder how I woke up right now. I walked up to the nearest chair and took a seat.

"Claude?" I asked loudly.

He walked in through the kitchen door, "Yes, your highness?"

"Prepare me something to eat. I would also like some tea."

"What variety of tea would you like this morning?" He asked in his dull, monotone expression.

"Surprise me."

"Of course, your highness." He walked back into the kitchen.

I sat comfortably in my chair, staring at the table. I'm so bored. I wish I had my memory. Then, maybe I would know what I like to do in my spare time… I felt my stomach growl. He better hurry up.

I heard footsteps come from behind me, "Good morning, Alois. You're up early." Ciel sat in a chair across the table from me.

"I suppose." I kept staring down at the oak table and twiddling my thumbs.

"Do you remember anything yet?"

"No, not really…" It's not really lying… I only felt like I knew him…? I don't really remember who he is.

"Oh. I shouldn't have thought it would come back so quickly. I guess it didn't hurt to ask…" He sounded sad. He didn't act like it, but I can easily read him. I don't know how… Why does this situation make him so upset? We couldn't have been that close?

I heard more footsteps. They were very light and quick and I heard some kind of squealing along with them.

"Good morning, Ciel!" A girl screamed and ran past me.

"I forgot to tell you…" He began to confess something, "You have another guest… Her name is Elizabeth…"

"Ciel, he knows I'm here. Remember…?" Elizabeth said as if everyone has lost their minds.

"No, he doesn't remember. He hit his head. I'm guessing he won't remember anything for quite a while…"

"That's terrible! Are you alright, Alois?"

"I'm perfectly fine. No need to worry." I smiled. I don't really like this girl… but why not…?

"I hope you get your memories back soon." She smiled. I looked back at Ciel. He was staring down at the table.

"I hope so, too." I gave another gentle smile.

Claude walked out through the kitchen door with a silver platter, piled with food. It's about time. He set the tray in front of me. The smell was intoxicating. I feel like I haven't eaten in days. Claude left back to the kitchen and came back with another platter, but with a tea set on it. He poured three cups of tea and gave one cup, each, to Ciel, Elizabeth and I. It also smelt delicious. It must be Earl Gray; Ciels favorite. How did I know that? I must've remembered something.

We didn't really talk the rest of breakfast. I just wanted to eat and fall back to sleep. I'm really out of it today… not really feeling like myself. I took the last bite of my breakfast. I smiled to myself and took a bite of my breakfast and excused myself from the table. My side was feeling a lot better, so I could walk back to my room without hanging onto the wall. I lied down deep into my covers and drifted off quite quickly.

I think I had some kind of flashback while I slept. It wasn't a dream. It was too vivid to be a dream… I was tied up on the floor and there was a man there. He wanted something from me. Money? I don't know… He kicked the side of my head and I blacked out, but then I felt pain all over me. It was centered on my side. Was that how I broke my rib? I could only see darkness but I suddenly felt a protective aura around me. Almost like an hero, saving the damsel in distress. Then it disappeared. I opened my eyes and rolled over. At least I'm beginning to remember something.

I closed my eyes again.

~~CIEL'S P.O.V.~~

I stayed behind while I saw Alois head back to his room. He needs time to realize what's happening. This can be a lot to take in, especially if you have two complete strangers staying in your home. I can only imagine what he's feeling right now.

I sat back in my chair and watched Elizabeth put new decorations up, around the dining room, which she bought last night. It looked like a mythological creature threw up all over it.

"Ciel! Doesn't it look lovely~?!" She hugged me from behind, nearly choking me.

"It's great…"I coughed out.

"Oh, thank you, Ciel!" She hugged me tighter. I could barely breathe now.

"Elizabeth, maybe you should calm down a little." I pulled her arms off of my neck a slightly.

"I'm sorry, I'm just so happy I got to see you the last few days!" She loosened her grip.

"Speaking of which, when do you have to leave…?" She let go completely.

"Paula actually sent me a note. My mother wants me to come back tonight…" She sounded miserable.

"That's too bad." I lied.

"Yes. I'll miss you when I leave, but I have to do what my mother tells me…" She hugged me again, but lightly.

"What are you going to do until then?"

"I'm not sure. Do you want to go on a walk with me before I have to leave? I would really love to do something with you!"

I hesitated, "I guess we can-." She cut me off by squealing and giving me a choke-hug again.

"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I'm so excited!" She screamed, and then she changed her expression to serious, "I have to go get ready! I'll be back in a while, Ciel!" She let go of me and ran into the hallway that lead to her room.

About twenty minutes later, she came back wearing a completely different pink outfit topped with a rosy sunhat.

"I'm ready to go, Ciel!" She ran up to me and grabbed my hand, pulling me out of my chair and up to the front door.

"Fine, let's go." I took control and gently lead her out the door.

We approached a noticeable path, which was blocked by a simple iron gate. I pushed the gate open slowly and stepped onto the gravel path, while Elizabeth followed behind me. She grabbed my hand tightly and smiled, looking at the tall trees to our right. I lead her across the stone path until we finally reached a few turns. She pointed out what way she wanted to go and I followed her.

We've been walking for almost an hour now. I am no longer certain how to get back to the manor from here. We've gotten so deep into the woods that it looks like it nighttime. Only a few openings in the treetops allowed sunlight to shine through, like stars. It was beautiful.

"Maybe we should stop for a while. I don't want us to become any more lost than we are now." I stopped walking and looked back.

"Alright. What do you want to do now?" She replied.

"Let's just sit down for a while." I took my jacket off and laid it on the ground for Elizabeth to sit on instead of the gravel. She smiled and sat down. I just sat next to her on the cold ground.

She leaned against me and smiled, "Thank you for taking me on a walk. It means a lot to me." I smiled because she is never this calm. She's very sweet when she isn't screaming.

"It's no problem."

"But it is! You've made time for me when you have so much on your mind. It was very kind of you."

"Really, it's no problem. It was good for me to clear my head."

"I'm glad you're feeling more upbeat." She beamed. I smiled softly.

I look back up at the sky. It looks about midafternoon. I stand up, making sure she doesn't fall over and grab her hand, pulling her up with me. I leaned over and grabbed my coat off of the ground and wiped the gravel and dirt off of it.

"We should probably get back to the Estate." I threw the coat over my shoulder.

"I suppose so. It's almost time for me to leave. Do you know how to get back from here?"

"Actually no. Let's just walk…" I thought for a moment, "That way." I pointed to the right turn behind us a few yards.

We walked for a while and I noticed it's gotten pretty dark. I could see faint stars through the trees. The sounds of the night were becoming louder and louder… Maybe I should just call Sebastian. If I do, I can't let her see me call him.

"…Hey Elizabeth?" I have to get rid of her for a moment.

"What is it, Ciel?"

"Did you see that… butterfly over there…?" I'm so stupid. Why did I say 'butterfly'?

"Where is it?!" She grinned. It worked.

"Um… Over there." I pointed to a random opening in a few trees. She jumped and ran into the bushes. Now's my chance.

I untied my eye patch to show the glowing Faustian contract symbol that replaced the deep blue it used to be. I felt the connection to Sebastian become much stronger.

"Sebastian, come find me." I announced quietly, but boldly. I tied my eye patch back around my head, the best I could and went looking for Elizabeth.

I walked through the gap, avoiding the thistles under my feet, and saw her jumping around watching the butterfly that wasn't even there.

"Elizabeth?" She stopped and looked at me.

"I've almost got it!"

"I think it's gone…"

She looked around, "I guess you're right." She laughed.

I heard footsteps that belonged to neither me nor Elizabeth. I looked backwards and saw Sebastian smiling back at us.

"You've been gone for quite a while, young master. I decided that I should come look for you. It looks as though you've been looking for something," He looked at us in the weeds, covered in dirt and rocks, "We should head back now. Paula is here to take Lady Elizabeth back to her home." He turned around and started walking in suggestion for us to follow him. We did, of course.

We finally arrived back at the manor and saw Paula waiting, just as Sebastian told us. Elizabeth got everything she had brought with her and placed it all at the front door.

"Goodbye, Ciel." She spoke to me sadly.

"Goodbye, Elizabeth." And with that she kissed my cheek and left. I am going to lie down for a while.

I got to my room and lied down across my bed. I wanted to get some rest. Too many problems have come up out of nowhere and I need to get away from it all. Elizabeth had come over, putting a wall between me and Alois, and then he doesn't remember me, basically sealing it off with cement. It reminds me of a two-way mirror; I can see him clearly, but he can't see me anymore. At least she's gone, now. Now I can help the only person in the world that matters to me. I can help him remember me.

I rolled over to my side and clenched my eyelids shut. He'll remember me. He has to.

YAY! SHE'S GONE!

Let's celebrate~!

*dances like an idiot*

WOOHOO.

The sad thing is Alois still needs to remember more things. yus. okie.

SHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARKICANE! woah. you didn't expect that! DID YOU?!

I like to change things up a bit.

OKAY BYE CLAMS.

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