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Flashback:

The little girl sighed as she tightened her grip on the bow, before raising it once again and pulling it back, aiming at the target.

She had been practicing for many hours now. Her dark brown strands were slick with perspiration and her arms were aching all over. However, her green eyes remained alert and focused as she took her aim at the target and shot.

There was a satisfying 'twack!' as the arrow finally struck the bull's eyes. An exhilarated look flashed across her face as she dropped the bow, jumping around in celebration.

"Why the racket, Anais?"

Anubis gave a weary sigh as he looked up from his book, glancing over at her.

"Brother, I finally did it!"

Came the excited reply as she grinned up at him.

Anubis frowned before he walked over, picking up the bow as he plucked out an arrow from the ground nearby, taking aim before letting the arrow fly.

The arrow split through her own arrow as it hit the bull's eye, leaving her gaping.

What she had taken hours to do...

It took Anubis his first try.

As Anubis smiled and poked her fondly, he went back to reading his book.

The little girl gripped her bow as she smiled at him, before turning back to the target. There was no way she was going to lose to her twin brother!

As she shot another arrow, she found herself standing there for at least another few hours

Her brother was a genius, at anything he did.

She wasn't, but she did anything she could to reach his level.

They had a beautiful relationship that inspired each other to keep trying. For Anais it was her prodigy of her brother that spurred her competitive spirit. For her brother, it was his sister, all full of life and her determined spirit.

There wasn't a lot of healthy relationships like the one they had, but that didn't stop their parents from wanting to make them more interesting.

More perfect.

Setting down the bow she was polishing, Anais twisted her ring as she slipped on her wig, heading out to the carriage to store her bow.

Opening the trunk from the family carriage, she slipped the bow along with some arrows inside it, before examining the array of other weapons stored inside. There was ammunition, rifles, pistols, knives, however, the one that caught her attention the most was the sword, made out of the highest quality material.

Pulling the sword out of the sheath and relishing the perfect grip it had, she delicately ran her hand across the beautifully-crafted sword, as a sad smile crossed her face for the briefest of moments.

The sword and the bow.

The swordswoman who used to work around with her brother who threw deadly punches. The archer who shot along with her brother who shot with guns.

She and her brother were the ideal descendants of the Kane House.

They were a happy family, until their parents made the decision to do what they did.

Now, the happy family was torn apart. There wasn't a relative left except for herself and Anubis.

Which led to another problem. With her brother still in a coma, there was no way, she, a girl could be the heir of a noble family.

With a sharp 'shiiing', she sheathed the sword before setting it into the trunk, turning away and stalking back towards the house.

Walking back into the house, and leaving the trunk in the carriage, she made her way back to the study, as she studied the written contract on her table.

"That's right... Ciel-san is still waiting for my reply. I must hurry."

Rubbing her forehead, Anais sighed as she resisted her lazy urge as she forced herself to sit at her desk.

It was at least a few days after Maria's funeral. Before Andrew returned with the carriage, he dropped Amelia off at the hospital to survey the staff's opinion on the testing of Phantomhive products and the affiliation of their hospital along with the Royal London Hospital.

Sighing, she set the contract aside just as there was a sudden knock on the door.

"My lady. I have returned with the responses."

Amelia stood at the door, curtseying as she then walked up to the table.

"Thank you, Amelia-san."

Amelia took out a list from her pocket before she sported a pair of reading glasses as her eyes scanned the list, before replying.

"All the staff are favorable with the affiliation of the hospital and the Royal London Hospital. They are also favorable with the idea of the testing of the Phantomhive products. Regarding the general feedback of the hospital, the feedback of the small restaurant situated by the main hall is positive, though many guests have requested that more meals should be included in the menu. I have went ahead and scheduled a meeting with the chef you employed tomorrow at 4pm sharp, after your lesson with me and Andrew."

Nodding, she thanked Amelia again before picking up the written contract from the Phantomhives as she then signed against the contract as Anubis.

Standing up, Anais nodded and smiled at Amelia.

"You've been a great help, Amelia-san! Please inform Andrew-san to ready the carriage, you should stay here and rest."

Amelia had been serving the Kane house for a very long time. Andrew had served for a long time as well, but not as much as Amelia. For that reason, Anais preferred to do things herself rather than have her servants do them. They were like her new family.

"Thank you, Lady Anais."

Amelia smiled as she curtseyed once more and took her leave, but not before removing the flashing pair of reading glasses and tucking it firmly into her skirt.

Walking over past the portrait on the wall and in front of the mirror, she secured her wig as she put on her top hat, wearing her 'hair' such that most of her fake light brown bangs were held up by the hat and a few tiny strands fell above her right eye.

Retrieving the now signed contract, she proceeded to the telephone, where she dialed the number of the Phantomhives.

Anais cleared her throat a tiny bit as she heard a voice that belonged to Sebastian on the other end answer the call.

"Good afternoon, Sebastian. This is... Anubis Kane. I'm calling to inform Ciel that I will be dropping by later to give him the contract. Can you please help me to tell him? Ciel doesn't strike me as someone who would like people randomly dropping by."

"Of course, Lord Anubis. I will make sure Bocchan knows of your message for him."

Anais resisted the urge to laugh as she pictured the butler with his signature closed-eye smirk.

"Ah, thank you, Sebastian-san."

"It is not a problem, Lady Anais. I shall prepare the preparations for your arrival later."

The call ended, and Anais put down the phone before making her way outside.

"Y'should tidy up your hair, ma'am. I think I see the Midford's carriage right smack in front of the house."

Andrew joked lightly as he spoke loudly enough for her to hear.

Anais peered out of the window.

"I think you're right, Andrew."

As the carriage came to a halt and Andrew opened the door for her, she accepted his hand as she stepped down from the carriage.

"Is my appearance presentable?"

She asked worriedly. Ciel's Aunt Francis, if she was present, never took kindly to sloppy appearances. While she was glad that her fake Anubis-wig bangs were held up by the hat mostly, she wanted to make sure she was absolutely presentable. It would be suspicious if she had a messy appearance, considering her brother's personality.

"Andrew, do you think you have a pin I can borrow?"

The long-time servant bowed, before plucking one that had been secured in his coat pocket and handing it to her kindly.

"Thank you!"

As she took off her hat, she quickly fastened her loose hair with the pin before placing the hat back on.

"You may head back and rest, Andrew. I will ask Sebastian to call for you when my business here is done."

Smiling at her servant, she then turned around before walking up the path and stopping just in front of the door.

As she knocked the door, she blinked in slight surprise when it suddenly swung open and a flurry of blonde hair tackled her.

Looking up, her eyes met deep green eyes that sparkled with happiness.

"Anuuuubis! It's been too looong!"

Sweatdropping inwardly, Anais briefly contemplated about how her brother would react in such a situation.

"Elizabeth! It's not proper for a young lady to behave like this. Release him at once!"

As Anais glanced up at the door, she gulped a little as she noted Ciel's intimidating Aunt Francis standing there and frowning disapprovingly.

Lizzy gave a whimper at the angry stare she was given as she released Anais from the tight hug, her gravity-defying and curly pigtails swishing around as she gave a tiny pout.

As Anais smiled at Lizzy, she then glanced over to the person who was standing behind Lady Francis.

He was tall and had rather neat blonde hair.

Comical tears trickled from his clear green eyes as he whimpered at how close Lizzy was towards everyone but him.

Her eyes met his and and angry scowl filled with irritation and annoyance was suddenly directed at her.

"Who is that, Lizzy?"

He demanded, exploding as he jerked his index finger towards her accusingly.

Lizzy gave him a bright smile.

"This is Anubis! He used to be my fiancee before Ciel was!"

Edward scowled as he glared daggers at Anais.

"Good thing you're no longer his fiance! I don't like you already!"

He sniffed before rabidly shaking his head and amending his statement.

"What am I talking about?!"

Turning back to the inside of the mansion, he gave a comical yell.

"I STILL DON'T ACKNOWLEDGE YOU AS MY FUTURE BROTHER-IN-LAW, CIEEEL!"

"Stop it, the both of you!"

Lady Francis snapped coldly at both her children before chastising them, then turning to Anais and giving her a serious look as her stern eyes scanned Anais' appearance, lingering on her fake hair.

As she was inwardly panicked at the painfully long time the terrifying lady took, she unconsciously held her breath, only to let it out as the woman gave her a nod of approval.

Smiling, Anais bowed gracefully as a familiar butler appeared at the door, giving a close-eyed smile as he did so.

"This way, Lord Anubis."

Anais nodded curtly before adjusting her hat, striding as she followed Sebastian.

Stopping at what appeared to be Ciel's room, she stepped in as her mouth curled up in a grin, bowing extravagantly as she took off her hat.

"Hello, Ciel-san! I've got the contract here with me."

The blue-eyed boy looked like he was about to roll his eyes.

Plucking the filled out contract from her coat pocket, she gingerly placed it on his table.

At his invitation, she took a seat that was on the opposite side of the desk, thanking Sebastian who courteously served them tea.

"Your offer is accepted, Ciel-san."

Ciel picked up his cup as he sipped from it, before setting it back down with a smug look on his face.

"Good. I have heard that your hospital also has a restaurant in it, which is a new addition. Is it not a risk to be mixing food and medicine industries together?"

Anais laughed at that.

"I have faith in the people in the hospital... I have made sure that the food in the restaurant was safe and of the best quality. At my hospital, keeping patients happy is a must, which is why we will gladly serve them food that is made by the best of chefs... Namely working in that little restaurant of mine."

A smirk appeared on Ciel's face as he kept quiet, continuing to sip his tea as he suddenly remarked.

"I see that my Aunt Francis approved of your appearance."

Looking up in surprise, she realized that Ciel's hair was combed up and gelled so that it stayed in place. Pressing a hand over her mouth, she resisted the urge to laugh as she swallowed down the urge and smiled.

"Ah, it doesn't suit you, Ciel-san. Your normal hair looks better."

Her tea cup was refilled as the steam billowed off in aromatic clouds. Turning around, she gave an appreciative smile.

"Thank you, Sebastian-san..."

Blinking repeatedly, the smile was wiped off her face as her mouth dropped open.

"Ahhh... She got you too, Sebastian-san?"

Sebastian responded with a tight closed-eyed smile that gave her an eerie feeling.

It was then did Ciel speak again.

"You know, Lady Anais... Aunt Francis despises liars as much as unkempt hair. I suggest that you inform her of the truth about you. Things will get ugly if she finds out about you on her own."

Ciel smirked, before tucking both of his hands underneath his chin as he gauged her reaction.

Anais smiled.

"The truth? I have many secrets, Ciel-san..."

She stood up and bowed.

"But thank you. I shall inform her as soon as I get the chance."

As she picked up her hat, she placed it on her head as her expression became stoic.

"I shall see you soon, Ciel. I thank you again for the...advice."

As she walked out of the room, politely thanking Sebastian who held the door open, Anais immediately made her way to the main room, where the Midfords where presumably waiting.

"Lady Francis,"

Bowing, Anais smiled as she stood in front of the intimidating woman, who turned around and frowned upon being called.

Swallowing slightly, she calmly bowed again as she continued, taking a step in front as she did so.

"Lady Francis, I have something to discuss with you."

The woman glanced at her before a frown appeared on her features.

"I am sure that whatever you have to say can be said right here, right now. "

Anais glanced at the two other Midfords in the vicinity.

Lizzy was the person who tended to talk away like a machine gun, and while Anais trusted him, she would rather tell her herself at the right time.

As for Francis' son Edward, Anais barely knew him. However, he did not come off as a cunning or sly person, nevertheless, it's still better to be safe than sorry.

Despite only meeting the Lady Francis when she was a child briefly, the woman had a reputation of speaking her mind and giving a direct opinion. She had a strong belief and upheld her morals, causing her to be a respected figure in society.

Anais smiled as she bowed.

"I would rather that we talk about this in private, Lady Francis."

A scathing look flashed across Francis Midford's face as she then focused on Anais, sending a wary glance toward the crossdresser before nodding curtly and getting up gracefully, dusting off her skirt as she did so.

Edward shot her a suspicious look.

"Elizabeth! Edward! I will be having a chat with Earl Anubis. I fully expect you two to be on your best behaviour while I am absent."

The woman marched into a nearby room as Anais followed behind, giving a small sigh as she did so.

With luck, this would be dealt with quickly, and Anais would be able to return home with other pressing matters swiftly. After all, Ciel Phantomhive was the one who suggested she did this.

While she had no idea of his intentions, she did agree with him on the fact that Lady Francis detested liars...

Which would include herself.