Crash
Slam
The sounds of breaking glass and shattering mirrors awoke me from my deep thoughts and restless slumber. Staring at the walls I thought of Elizaebeth Albeline even about Prince Soma. How had my departure affected them did they accept my fate or mourned my death?
Crash
"Damn it." Quickly moving from my bed I trotted down the hall already noticing Sebastain in the doorway to Katherine's room. Contents in the room were thrown around the bed covers were tossed around, the mirror was shattered, books were torn and thrown around randomly in the room in the corner of the messed up room was Katherine curled up with her head in her lap she kept rocking back and forth muttering in conherant sentences.
"What in the hell." Sebastian seemed to stop me before I could approach her my intention was only to snap her out of it.
"My young lord it seems to be the term humans call night terrors quite similar to the nightmarish dreams you've experienced during the early stages of your former human life."
"You're coming with me sunshine. You burned down our facility! Jokes on you there are forces at work behind this and you know what?! They're coming to get you. You are my sunshine my only sunshine you make me so happy yes so happy. Haha"
"No!" Instantly my eyes snapped open. Peering around the room I noticed my room had been destroyed. "What the.." My eyes locked on Ciel who was standing in the doorway with Sebastian. "Who did this? Ciel how could you!?"
"What in the blazes? How dare you blame me for your..."
"Whatever you can clean it up if its not time for breakfast I'm going back to bed. Also get out of my room before I throw a book at your head." Yawning I curled back into bed placing the blanket over my head. My eyes closed as I pulled slowly back to sleep.
"Are all people of this era insane? Sebastian clean up this mess" Rubbing my temples I walked away slowly towards my room. This is one of my descendents such a sad fate indeed.
"Yes my young lord"
Few hours later
"My head is killing me. Did last night really happen?" Yawning as I placed my regular clothing on even the last details and condition of my previous clothing was intact it was all so erry. Especially placing my favorite black skinny jeans with my skull belt, plain black tank top and black converse high tips back on. My hair flowed back down freely I only combed it a bit. It's Saturday who am I trying to impress? My instincts told me my mother would be downstairs cooking lunch but my mind knew she was dead arriving in the kitchen was Ciel sitting at the dining table and Sebastian cooking breakfast.
"Go back and dress more appropriately and womanly." Ciel replied boredly turning the newspaper.
"Act more like your age and we'll talk." I retorted. He momentarily stopped glaring at the newspaper to glare at me before smirking. "Fine by me if you want to dress like a boy who am I to stop you from humiliating yourself?"
"You're..."
"Breakfast is served my lady. For this morning I've specially prepared egg Benedict with a hint of paprika, scones, English muffins, Assam tea and of course Gâteau au Chocolate my lady I've noticed you enjoy sweets." Sebastian smirked placing the plate near me. My stomach seemed to growl at the delectable dishes near me, my hands mechanically moved to taste them all.
"Slow down my lady. I've have much work to reform your table manners" Sebastian sighed picking up the empty silver trays.
Ding ding ding
"Who the hell is at the door?" My speak came out mumbled from the eggs I've stuffed in my mouth. Ciel seemed quite appalled but he handed me a napkin a kindly but superior gesture.
"Where's my baby!" The shrieking voice of an overexcited angry and worried woman sounded from the door. "Katherine Elizabeth Leon Midford come here this instant young lady!" Auntie Angelina appeared before I could redoing she knocked me over hugging me tightly the force of her heavy body held me down as her body heaved in sobs. "I thought you died with my sweet sister! When the police couldn't find your body I was so worried but relieved I knew you were alive! When the police found you and called me telling me you were in the hospital I ran there and you were not there you ran away!" Her sobs increased more deeply. "I drove past here and noticed the home rebuild! How!? Never mind I'm glad you're safe!"
"Get off me." My voice choked out. "I can't breath. Sebastian get her off of me that's and order" Sebastian appeared gripping her arms he pulled her off easily. She frowned composing herself.
"I apologize greatly miss. It's time for breakfast would you care to have a seat?" Sebastian bowed kissing Auntie Angelina's hand her face turned as red as her clothing. For you see Auntie Angela loved red she lived in it it was her life. Her red eyes shined and crimson hair was always kept in a bob cut. Her wardrobe consisted of only red clothing she seemed to wear a red overcoat, red pumps, red gloves and red overpants.
Ciel's eyes seemed to grow wider almost saucer like he stared at Auntie Angelina as if he saw a ghost an apparition.
"You've got such a handsome butler over here gorgeous and such a back side" Auntie Angelina rubbed Sebastian's backside as he tried to serve her his uncomfortable face would have made me laugh years ago. I have no ties with my aunt at this point best not to grow attached to her it would have been best if you thought I was dead I'm soon going to be once more. "And who's this little cute boy?!" Auntie Angelina reached across the table grabbing Ciel's eyepatch he smacked her hand away before she could remove it. "Ciel Phantomhive" He quickly responded.
"Your so mean" Auntie pouted rubbing her hand lightly. "Would you like some candy? I have some in my purse." Auntie tempted him. Ciel's eye twitched. "Argh little cute pirate halloweens not for another month" Auntie Rachel toyed with him tauntingly smiling at him. "But your name sounds familiar sounds like I've heard it somewhere.."
"Auntie desist in insulting the poor child. You seem to be too over excited and over emotional at this moment" calmly taking a bite of the chocolate cake I tried to hide my annoyance. Trying to quickly distract her before she could figure it out.
"I know but I missed you. You've changed somehow there's something different about you. The black clothing is new. You're much smaller than I remember you to be and you seem less happy its as if your souls been ripped away." Auntie Angelina touched my cheeks lightly staring into my eyes searching for something familiar her eyes seemed defeated as she looked away. "Your like another person what have they done to you?" She muttered halfway talking to herself.
"Not at all. Anyway what else do I owe this visit from my dearest auntie." My face tilted as I faked a happy smile. She fell for it and took my bait.
"There's my little Katherine. It's news about your fathers work and news about your future." Auntie Angelina frowned pulling the open letter addressed to me. "Since you've been found alive the Queen wants you to become your father's successor, its usually only given to men but you're the only living offspring of your father. I'll tell her that you can't you're too overwhelmed and fragile after all.."
Barely allowing her to finish speaking I eyed the letter in her hands. "Let me see it what does it say?"
"Katherine you shouldn't choose this its not right but I'll read it to you." Sighing she opened the letter. "Dearest Midford's, I apologize and mourn for the deaths of such loyal subjects of I your majesty. As your majesty I'm currently in need of a another Guard Dog for centuries your family and closest relatives have served my ancestors. Sending and casting our problems into the darkness. This honor is passed down generation and generation to many honorable great men such as your father. Being his only offspring I place this honor unto you. You may choose to accept this offer being through such troubling times I understand if you decline. I shall wait for your response.
Sincerely, your majesty Queen Elizabeth IV" "I'll tell her you said no." Auntie Rachel frowned placing the letter back in her crimson purse.
"No I accept my father's duties." My face tightened in a stern look. "I shall become the majesty's guarding and send her problems into the darkness." A thin smirk appeared on my face. Auntie Angelina frowned gave a disapproving look before accepting my decision.
"Don't try to be like your father if that's what you're only trying to be. Stop trying to fill his shoes." Auntie Angelina raised her voice at me. Ciel seemed to be lost in thought he looked as if he was reminiscing something. Sebastian seemed to beyond pleased a smile graced his lips.
"I'm not doing this to fill my father's shoes I'm doing it for my own selfish reasons and to further my underlining ambitions."
"You don't understand Katherine your father's job. Your father was a.." Barely allowing her to finish I answered.
"Murder" The words slipped from my tongue easily as if they had been rehearsed over and over face contorted into utter shock and horror as she
"Katherine how did you.."
"When I was five I found my father home from his job. Crimson liquid covered granite countertops" My words echoed in the silenced as I boredly yawned.
Her lips tightened into a displeased look. "I'm so sorry Katherine. I wish.."
"Don't be I'm not" My words silenced her for awhile seconds ticked on it felt as time has stood still as she stared at me. "Another piece of news I'm going to be your legal guardian the court order came through the judge will allow me to be your guardian until you're mentally fit enough to be released from my guardianship."
"How dare you treat me like a child I'm eighteen years old I'm legally an adult!" My anger bubbled up the surface. How dare she treat me like a child besides I'm going to be dead soon!
"Not with this court order your not. I'm only doing this for your safety and well being" Aunite Angelina's softened up her tone. "Besides its not like you have a spouse or other guardian to overrule this court order. You're mine kiddo. Besides I can be a fun auntie we'll start by painting the house red. And your cousin Elizbeth is coming over soon. She's been dying to see you. Whoops" Autie Angelina covered her mouth a look of regret for uttering those words.
"May I add a confession to this conversation?" Sebastian appeared getting down swiftly on one knee he told my hand into his, a devilish smile equipped his lips before he spoke so tenderly. "None fair maiden so sweet as thee. My breaths and every hair commanded to serve thee,my mistress. Your beauty is like a heavenly abode your hair the softest silk of gold woven from fine dynasty your eyes the color of unearthed emeralds glistening from the mineralized grace of this earth. I am your knight command me fair lady into combat so I may hear your graceful lips utter the word "checkmate" My intentions are pure I couldn't bear to hide our engagement any longer my heart blooms with..."
Slap
Why can't my cheeks stop burning?! My hand narrowly moved on its own crashing into Sebastian's cheek a look of disdain crossed his features before it his usual coldness returned. Auntie Angelina looked quite confused.
"How dare you spring such news on poor Aunt Angelina? I thought we were going to tell her together, love" Choking on the word love I slyly cooed faking a smile while rubbing Sebastian's cheek lovingly.
"Oh my god! I'm so.." The room stayed silent as Auntie Angelina gripped her mouth shut with her fingers. Ciel rolled his eyes disapprovingly muttering "shenanigans". "Im so Happy! You have my complete blessings to marry my niece!"
"What!?" Did she just give my hand away to the demon that will devour my soul? Quite dull isn't she? Confusion set in before acceptance. Now I won't have to worry about..
"But we have to plan your wedding and I cannot allow you two live birds to live together without adult supervision." Her face turned a shade of red before she winked at me twice giving me the thumbs up. "I shall stay and accompany you all till then I'll also invite the family for a celebration goodie finally good news in our lives" Smiling she grabbed Sebastian's face "Take good care of my niece if you hurt her I will drag you to hell" Her voice turned oddly dark before her usual preppy voice appeared. "Now where's my room?" Laughing she grabbed her purse off the counter table before being escorted away by Sebastian. "Darling I will try to keep my hands off my son In law also cousin Lizzy and the whole families coming in a bit!" Her voice could be heard from the top of the steps.
"Lizzy?" Ciel's face seemed to go pale again he seemed to have left his mouth open in shock before closing it tightly and clenching his fists tightly.
Knock Knock knock
The pounding on the door grew louder till the door handle jiggled tiny footsteps could be heard.
"Katherine!" Cousin Lizzy appeared still the same height she smiled at me before knocking me over. Crushed under her embrace my body ached from being slammed again onto the hard tile floor the pounding of my head on the floor disoriented me. "I missed you" A beauty of dainty smile graced her thin lips her emerald eyes scanned mine uncertainly her waist long curly golden blond hair bounced as she pouted. Her elegant pink gown ruffled as her bangles on her arms jingled. "Who's that?" Before I could respond she stood up staring at Ciel. A blush creept onto her cheeks before she screamed. "You are adorable!" Ciel seemed as if he would faint.
"Elizabeth?" He stuttered uncertainty in his eyes as if he was staring at a ghost.
"Call me Lizzy!" Jumping onto the table Ciel was knocked over by Lizzy she held him down giggling as she asked him his name. "Ciel's a cute name! I brought a pink bonnet that would look beautiful on you and everyone else!" She squeezed running to grab her things. "She's going to redecorate the house and great the whole family is here" My hand reached out to pick up Ciel. He refused my hand. Staring into space while muttering. "Elizabeth. Lizzy?"
"Long time no see Katherine"
"You!"
"It's nice you remember me, Katherine. It's been a looong time"