For the sake of this fic from here on a few things as pertaining to Ciel's daddy. One let's pretend he's a little more manly than he looks (honestly to me he looks suspiciously a lot like Sebastian but hey that's just me). Two he has multiple names as per the time period-ish era-ish world-ish I'm writing this (haven't exactly said what world or time period they're in). Three he has a deceased brother. Lastly he's not a... well that one will work itself out in this chapter; sorta.

Now for another thing. I didn't put a lemon for this chapter because I just can't do it back to back when the fic isn't some perverted, twisted, sex fiend, sex fic. However that's not to say there won't be another lemon later because there will be so just keep your knickers on. I think that's about it for now so on to the chapter. Hope you all enjoy; much love for you all. Keva

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"There it is."

I stared at the castle in the distance that was really nothing but large dot on the horizon and sighed deeply. "How easy do you think it will be to escape?"

I felt him shrug from behind me. "I couldn't say. It depends on the people in residence there and how well guarded it is."

I sighed again and slumped against him. I tried to think of every possible escape route and came up with nothing. I even tried to run during our midday rest and got as far as maybe a yard before Sebastian easily caught me. I probably would have made it further had I had shoes.

"I guess I could give it a try and see how far I could get." I snorted knowing full well I wouldn't get very far at all.

"You could." He agreed. "Look Ciel," he started causing me to turn and look up at him. "if I could stop this I would but your fate is out of my hands."

"Why can't you just let me go?" I questioned pleadingly.

He wrapped his arm around me and buried his face into my neck. "I would if I could but if I did both our lives will be null." He planted a kiss upon my pulse point just under my ear. "All I can give you is myself until late day."

I nodded and pressed back against him. "I'll take that for now." I whispered.

"As you wish." He whispered back and turned Shadow towards the woods off the road.

We got a little way into the woods before we came to a small clearing covered in tufts of grass and leaves. Sebastian dismounted and pulled me down with him before removing a blanket from the saddle bag. He gave Shadow a small slap to the thigh sending him trotting off deeper into the woods and spread the blanket out for us to sit on.

He settled himself down so he was leaning against the trunk of the tree and pulled me down into his lap. "Ciel I don't know what your life is going to be like once we arrive." He started causing me to stare up at him. "All I can tell you is that the man who hired me to find you seems a decent sort and may not want you as a sex slave."

I drew my brows deeply at that. "But I thought you said you never met him."

He smirked at that. "Clever and you're right I did say that because it's true. I only know what he is based on what others have said he is."

"Oh." I nodded not much comforted by that at all. "Well can you at least tell me his name?"

"I can only tell you that his first name is Vincent."

"Like my father." I snorted though I never actually met the man. As far as I knew he ran off before I was born leaving my mother pregnant and alone.

"Perhaps that's a sign." He tried to comfort with a nuzzle to my neck.

"It doesn't matter." I sighed deeply. "I'll never be my own man. Forever I'll be a slave to someone else."

"Forever is a long time." He whispered. "Until the future comes to be nothing is written in stone."

"True." I agreed. "However when your future is controlled by someone else the road can be frightening."

"Then I will give you some advice." He smirked darkly at me. "My job is to deliver you however that doesn't mean you have to stay."

I drew my brows as I locked stares with him. "Are you saying to run away as soon as I get there and you'll take me with you?"

"I didn't say that at all." He nodded. "All I said was you didn't have to stay once I delivered you."

I stared at him thoughtfully trying to sort out what he was saying. "Well, tell me this then. If I did run away after you delivered me would you be out here waiting for me?"

"Doubtful." He shrugged. "I do have other business to tend to once I fulfill this contract."

"Then why suggest it?" I scowled.

"Just giving you options." He smirked at me. "For all you know your dream life awaits you or your worst nightmare. Only when you arrive will you know for sure."

He wasn't helping at all and only adding to my stress over the whole situation. Though perhaps I could just knock him over the head, grab Shadow (or maybe not), and run away. Then again I could just tell him that that's what I was planning and save us both some time and trouble.

What I really needed to do was follow his suggestion; run away as soon as I can once I arrive.

"So will you do me one favor before we get there?" I questioned as I stared up at him wide eyed and hopefully.

He smiled at me as his dark eyes glowed. "As you wish." He purred then pressed his lips to mine in a searing kiss. "Just remember," he pulled back a little and stared deep into my eyes. "you'll always be mine first."

"Always." I whispered with a small nod.

"Good." He again pressed his lips to mine in a possessive kiss with a message of what was to come before the day was over.

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"My son!"

"Son?" I drew my brows and stepped closer to Sebastian when the man stopped in front of me.

"Yes son." The man nodded and wrapped his arms around me hugging me tightly. "I've been looking for you for some time now."

"What?" My eyes widened as the man released his hold on me. "I don't understand what is going on?" I stared up at him.

"Right," he nodded at me. "there is much that needs to be explained but first let's get you cleaned and rested from your long journey."

I watched in stunned silence as the man who called me his son looked at Sebastian and held out a large pouch to him.

"Thank you for finding him for me."

Sebastian gave a small curt nod and took the pouch. "If you are in need of my services again you know where to find me."

"I will be in contact." The man nodded at him. "I may have you collect his mother to answer for what she has done."

"As you wish." Sebastian gave a small bow of his head then placed his hand on my shoulder. "Best of luck to you Master Ciel."

I shook my head. "No you can't leave me here."

"This is where you belong with your father."

"I don't know him." I whispered not caring whether the man could hear me or not.

"You will get to know him." He gave me a light push towards the man claiming to be my father. "Give it a chance."

"But..." I trailed off as I stared at the man wide eyed.

"Don't worry son no harm will come to you here." He grabbed me by the shoulder and pulled me close to him.

"I do not know you how can I know what you say is truth?" I stepped back from him. "My mother said she loved me and sold me for a bottle of whiskey. If I can't trust the woman that claimed to love me how can I trust a stranger?"

"You trusted me." Sebastian said from behind me as he mounted Shadow.

I spun around to stare at him. "I had no choice you let me continue to think I was a slave and you were just transporting me." My chest ached knowing Sebastian was going to leave me here alone with these people and I would most likely never see him again.

"True but this is your place now best of luck to you Master Ciel may your future be long and fruitful." He gave me a small bow of his head before he trotted off leaving me behind.

"Come son." The man again placed his hand on my shoulder. "You must be tired and have many questions."

"Yes." I nodded numbly.

I reluctantly turned and followed the man claiming to be my father into the castle barely hearing a word he was saying to me. I didn't think Sebastian would actually leave me just like that after everything we've been through but apparently he could and did.

"Son?"

"What?" I looked up at the man blankly.

"Are you okay?"

"Yes, no, I mean," I shook my head. "it's been a long trip here." I mumbled trying to get my mind to focus but it wouldn't. Sebastian was the only thing I could concentrate on and the fact that he was gone for good.

"Well lets get you to your room so you can get cleaned up and rest a bit before we discuss all that's happened up to this point." He pulled me into another hug. "I'm glad to finally have you home where you belong."

I didn't know how to respond to that because I wasn't glad to be here. The man I fell in love with was gone and I felt like a giant weight had suddenly landed on my chest suffocating me.

"What is your name?" I questioned trying to distract myself from Sebastian's departure.

"Vincent Edward William Alistair Phantomhive." He smiled over his shoulder at me. "But you can call me Vincent until you're more comfortable with me and able to call me father."

Well that confirmed he was my father if the fact that I looked like him didn't already. The only difference I could see between the two of us was that he was the manly version of myself. He was taller, more broad, more muscled, and his voice was much deeper than my own.

Maybe my mother was right; I should have been a girl.

"I share your name for the most part." I mumbled from behind him as we hiked the stairs. "My name is
Vincent Ciel Edward Phantomhive except everyone calls me Ciel."

"Ciel was your uncle's name." He stopped in front of a thick door and turned to face me. "I intended on giving you my name proper but the day you were born your uncle was killed by mercenaries and it was only fitting that you took his name."

"Oh;" I bowed my head. "sorry for your loss."

"No worries son it was long ago." He patted me on the shoulder. "Now get some rest and I'll have the servants bring you some food and bath water. Then in the morning we will discuss what has happened these many years since your mother ran away with you."

"Thank you." I bowed not sure if that was what I was supposed to do or not.

"No need to be so formal with me." He smiled down at me. "I'm just glad to finally have you back home." He wrapped me into another tight hug then released me. "I will see you in the morning."

"Yes sir, father, I mean thank you." I felt like a complete idiot; what was I supposed to say to this man? Or for that matter how was I suppose to act?

He chuckled lightly and gave me another pat on the back. "Have a good night son." Then he turned and left me standing in front of the door staring at his retreating form.

I turned and entered the bedroom once he was out of sight and before I could close the door behind me three servants appeared out of nowhere and followed me in.

"Um... can I help you?"

"Oh no Master Phantomhive we're here to help you." A young girl nearly my age curtsied deeply before me.

"That's okay I..." I was cut off when one of the other girl's began pulling my shirt off.

Before I knew what was happening to me I was standing in the middle of the room bare as the day I was born being measured from head to toe. I was too shocked by what they were doing to protest and I wasn't sure they would have listened to a word I said anyway.

I watched with my arms raised out from my sides as more women entered the room carrying several buckets of water followed by two large men bringing up the rear with a tub. I was sure the whole castle was going to be in here before the night was up. If I had any sort of mind about myself and wasn't so shocked at this sudden turn of events in my life I would be utterly embarrassed.