A/N: Starting this chapter and onwards are not beta'd. Only the first three chapters are beta'd. My beta reader has nothing to do with it, she is in hiatus, I say. Some grammatical errors are ahead so if you don't want to read this then STOP. Don't proceed. Thank you.

Anyway, thanks for the reviews! Enjoy reading!

Kuroshitsuji

His Butler, His Lover

Part 4

"Prepare the carriage, Sebastian."

Ciel commanded. He was clad in his usual blue suit concealed underneath a black cape. He wore a black fedora that he frequently used every time he went out the mansion. He headed towards the door with a cane in his right hand, an expensive, high-class cane which he and Sebastian had bought before.

The case about the 'Earl Killings' is not yet solve and Ciel must make his move, as soon as possible, before the culprit would kill another blameless earl. Two earls are already too much. If the criminal continues to kill, it will give him a lot of trouble. Those earls supposed to be works would surely be handed on to him, giving him more works to do.

He didn't worry about himself whether he's the next target or not. It doesn't bother him since his butler, Sebastian, is there to protect. Or rather say, his butler is bind to protect him no matter what. Oh, at least that is what he believes.

What worry him more is the workloads he would do if this case won't be solved.

He was about to open the door, but Sebastian, in a swift motion was now standing in front of him. Blocking his way out.

Ciel frowned.

"You are not going anywhere, My Lord." His butler declared. Red orbs are somewhat glaring at Ciel, who, on the contrary was in a deep shocked.

"Do you know what you're saying, Sebastian?" Ciel asked, his tone sounded insult, and after awhile, he had managed to overcome his unforeseen shock.

"I know My Lord. That's why you must stay here. It is more convenient if you'll just leave the case to me. You'll be safer here." Sebastian coldly answer, whether he was worrying or not, Ciel wouldn't know.

"Get out of my way I said!" Ciel exclaimed in fury. He hated it when Sebastian was being hard headed. And now, it seemed the demon butler wasn't hearing anything. He added, "Are you in case, opposing my orders, Sebastian?"

"No, I am not My Lord." Sebastian answered.

Ciel was petrified. The scene and their nearly disputable argument, he had a feeling it happened before. Sebastian was acting weird and he was kinda opposing his orders. This, a dejavu? No.

This was what almost exactly happened in his dream. Sebastian who had turned into a monstrous beast. The demonic side of Sebastian who would swallow him at any minute, the side of Sebastian that Ciel feared to come into reality. Feared that Sebastian would no longer follow his orders.

The thought of Sebastian betraying him was too much to bear. Until now, Ciel couldn't accept that there would be a day that Sebastian, standing in front of him, laughing evilly for his victory.

Claiming his SOUL.

Sebastian stepped closer to Ciel, "My Lord, I—"

"Stop!" Ciel burst as he was taken aback. He was trembling for the first time, and Sebastian noticed it. "No, I mean…" Ciel stuttered so he turned around, not wanting for his butler to see, he felt his chest was heavy, "Just do what you think is right. Solve the case yourself, now go!"

"Yes, My Lord." Sebastian bowed politely, and before he could take the exit, he said, "I wasn't opposing your orders, My Lord. Neither you nor the contract, I'm just simply protecting the master I love. Besides, the contract wasn't just all about orders, but protection as well."

Ciel felt a sudden thump in his heart, he turned his head to look at him but his butler was already gone. He clenched both of his hands. Somehow and recently, Sebastian was acting really weird.

"Bard! Finnian! Meirin!" Sebastian, who was now in the mansion's kitchen, called out.

"Yes, Sebastian!" the three answered in unison.

Meirin smiled forcefully, but it was obvious that she was shaking nervously. Maybe Sebastian would scold them because the kitchen was all messed. Finnian and Bard were scratching their heads. While Tanaka–san behind them was just sipping his tea, as always, and was muttering his "Ho ho ho's."

The kitchen stove was messed up and it was overflowing with smelly overcooked ham—that which Bard was cooking awhile ago. The broken pieces of porcelain plates and some bottles of expensive wines—which were imported from France—are scattering on the floor, creating a river of wine and a valley of broken plates. Obviously, it was Meirin's clumsiness again.

Finnian, with his bare hands had clumsily broken the coffee maker when he had tried to lift it up transferring it to another place. And as always, the three of them were making all the mess. Sebastian just sighed. Scolding them right now or fixing the mess they made would just waste his time. He had to hurry. He needs to hurry.

"I have business outside and the Young Master will be left here. When I'm out, don't entertain any guests or visitors, and make sure you won't let anyone in. Do you understand?" Sebastian grinned evilly and his right eyebrow went up.

"Yes, Sir!" they nodded and gave him a salute.

"And one more thing, clean all the mess while I'm out. And Tanaka—san, just continue what you are doing now." Sebastian smiled and in a matter of seconds, he was totally out of their sight.

"Sebastian is really awesome!" Meirin said excitedly, Bard patted her.

"Oi! Instead of daydreaming let's start cleaning."

"Ho ho ho." Tanaka muttered, and it seemed that's the only word Tanaka-san knew.

After awhile, far from the town and afar from everyone's sight, in a quiet place with oak trees planted everywhere, Sobby was seen sitting under a deep relaxation.

On his lap, a white bird was chirping and cheerfully humming while he gently patted its soft delicate feathers. He, just like Sebastian was a demon serving a human that was bind with a contract. The only difference was that, Sobby's master was too independent and didn't want any of help, especially from him.

And to tell it frankly, he didn't want to help him either. He finds his master so boring. Too self-centered. His master didn't even care about him.

The contract between him and Andrews was just a planned deal that he himself had proposed, two years ago. Because he, Sobby,just wanted to collect souls. And because Andrews's soul was full of hatred and cravings—he wanted him to become a part of his SOUL COLLECTION. That kind of soul would give him more power, anyway. So dealing with his master's stubbornness, boring attitude you may add, must be a must. After all, he could gain a lot from him at the end.

In Andrews's side, the reason why he had accepted the contract was in exchange for only one reason: TO BURN the Phanthomhive Mansion. Drown it in the flames of hell. And that resulted to the death of his most hated aristocrats. Ciel's Parents.

The only one that was left alive was Ciel Phantomhive. Sobby couldn't kill him on that day and he just couldn't kill him either. So he let the boy lived. The reason to which Andrews' great anger towards him to the most possible extent.

Sobby hated the human world. And he hated humans that have purities on their hearts. He barely visits this world. In fact, he would only land his feet here if he could find a perfect human master. Humans having great anger and dark hearts. He found one, Andrews.

The bird on his lap flew away a moment later. He could feel his presence, what a bad timing.

"Ahhh. Demons." he snorted. "A demon knows where a demon is. I think we would make the best partner, don't you think, Sebby?" he said, relaxed as always though Sebastian's pointed (demon) fingernails were dangerously squeezing his neck, threatening his life. When, why and how Sebastian got there, only these two demons could precisely understand. And only they could know how, mind you.

"I know you know who's behind the killings, Sobby. Or," he paused and added, "shall I say he's much related to you?" Sebastian stated with ease, his pointed nails were on Sobby's neck, gripping him tightly. "Mind to share it?"

"Oh boy, are you threatening me? With that pointless, nail of yours?" the other said, "You know it's nothing compared to mine. Wanna try?" Sobby teased. His eyes that were usually black during days and red during nights blinked. He quickly pulled Sebastian's hand and thrusts him hardly forward. But Sebastian had managed to dodge the tree which he would nearly crash. Without even a single scratch, and with straight and calm self, Sebastian landed on the ground. Sobby then applauded.

"You're fast as usual. But d' yah think you can continue protecting that boy with that strength you have? Strength that is slowly weakening?" Sobby said in a higher tone.

In Sebastian's red orbs there was fury starting to arise, all the more so. It's true, his demonic powers are slowly weakening, because demons like them are in need of human's impurity of soul in order to gain strength. But Ciel's soul wasn't impure, his soul was nothing but pure.

"My patience wanes, Sobby. Name the name of that man!" Sebastian burst out.

"Eh? Why would I? He is my master after all. You didn't think I'll put him in trouble, did you? Are you being stupid?" his tone was unfathomable this time. "Ahh, since the day you enslaved yourself you are becoming stupider." Sobby flapped his hands on air.

Then he added, "I told you before, enslaving yourself without payment would weaken you. The worst thing was that, that boy didn't possess an impure heart! Nah, and you had even the guts to call yourself a demon? You're a disgrace Sebby!"

"All I want is you to name that man. If you wouldn't, it'll leave me no choice but use force." not only one hand was in beast form, but both, showing a long browned pointed arms of a beast. He moved quickly that even a naked eye of an ordinary wouldn't be able to see. And in a swift motion, his hands were both squeezing Sobby's neck, who, despite of that didn't even feel any fright for his endangered life.

Sobby laughed hardly, "You couldn't kill me Sebastian." his tone was now serious, "And even if you could, you are still no match to me." Sebastian was pissed and squeezed hardly, his sharp nails were piercing deeply on Sobby's neck. Blood came out and spreading slightly, sliding down to Sobby's grey suit.

Sobby laughed. "You are serious, no?"

Sebastian squeezed him more.

"You forgot, didn't you? You still owe me Sebby and now you have this courage to kill me? Is that how...you show your gratitude, huh Sebby. Rather say, Sebastian?" he said emphasizing his new name. He was calm although blood was pouring out from his neck.

Oh well, just a painless demon he was. He was one of those kinds who couldn't feel any pain. He didn't even know what pain was. And Sebastian knew that, still, he just wanted to squeeze the painless demon.

He and Sobby were ex-partners, rather than that, they're brothers. Yes, he won't forget it. He owes this man. That day, when Sobby was ordered by his master to burn the Phantomhive Mansion, he, Sebby was there. Watching. Sebastian was always there in that mansion. Always watching...and watching from afar, his eyes were always, always focused to that certain boy.

That boy who caught his attention and whose lovely image pierced through in his demonic heart, he slowly found himself being tamed by that human. And his brother Sobby knew about it, that he had fallen in love for that human, Ciel.

Sobby had warned him not to pay too much attention for the young Phantomhive, but he couldn't. Because he was, a long time ago, had loved that human. The young Phanthomhive, Ciel. Even now.

Thus the day when Sobby's going to burn the mansion, Sebastian for the very first time begged at him.

'Don't include the boy...The boy is too young, he doesn't know anything. Let him live. Give him to me.'

And though Sobby had been ordered to kill all the Phantomhives, he had allowed Ciel to live for the sake of his brother's first request. Then, he had burnt the mansion. The two of them were there, watching. And Sebastian was the one who summoned those men to kidnap Ciel and had saved him from the burning mansion. So that Ciel won't be burnt alive.

Sebastian saw it all. He knew it all.

He was there when Ciel's parents were being killed. He had witnessed Ciel's parents' death. Witnessed how had Ciel's feelings drowned in great sorrow and despair. He knew the root cause of Ciel's greatest pain.

Sebastian, in exchange for Ciel's young and innocent life, had decided to agree to Sobby, BURN the mansion that he had come to like. Yes, he knows it all. Sebastian knew the culprit behind Ciel's parents' death yet he had kept it a secret from Ciel. Ciel who was enveloped with great hatred. Ciel who was always trying his very best to find those criminals... Ciel whose main purpose of still living is to capture the criminals who had killed his parents. Avenge his parents' death.

How could he tell Ciel about the truth? He can't. Ciel would eventually curse him to hell, and he just couldn't bear to lose the boy. He can't, at least not now. Ciel is still too young. And Ciel needs him. Ciel needs a guardian he could depend...a guardian at least, even not being a lover.

And the contract, Ciel still didn't know what was all about behind the contract. If he would, then there's no reason for Ciel to depend on him. Surely, Ciel, his beloved human would leave and abandon him. So that's what he FEAR the most, he can't lose Ciel. He can't.

"Oh, what now my beloved brother? Will you continue glaring at me till the sun sets? Ah, let me remind you..my bastard master is very unmerciful to his target. If you won't hurry your precious human will be abducted. Don't underestimatethat boring, stupid, and crazy master of mine, Sebastian. He can do any even without my help." Sobby stated. His black eyes flushed to red and added, "I am serious."

Sebastian was awakened from his train of thought, reminiscing the past, just then he freed Sobby's bleeding neck and said,

"I owe you, but it doesn't mean I'm scared of you." His hands were back to normal and then, he turned around.

Before Sebastian could run away, Sobby added, "Earl Andrews Matthew. If you won't hurry, that boy now, might already be a captive of his. And oh, you just not owe me once but twice. Remember, I'll make you pay for that debt, debts someday."

Sebastian, upon engraving to his mind the name of Sobby's master, then hurriedly run away without leaving a single reply. He knew his brother was the one who burnt the Phantomhive Mansion, but he didn't know the human his brother was being contracted at, even the name. It would be easier if he knows the name...Earl Andrews Matthew.

He must hurry. His master was left alone inside his room.

Sobby's previously bleeding neck, was now healed. Leaving not even a single scar…and then uttered to himself,

"Nah, I forgot. You mustn't kill my master, Sebastian. Even I would be happier if you would, I still need a master, yah know. Dummy."

Then, an idea suddenly popped in Sobby's mind...and that idea made him laugh all over.

Dummy.