After the End

by Ebony Death

This picks up after the end of Season 1 of the anime. Sebastian has just eaten Ciel's soul and Lizzy has been left alone. *Some of the names may be a little confusing at first. I've given demons names in Latin that describe their character. If you want to know what the names mean, look them up.*

6. Chapter 6

Lizzy

I wake up in an unfamiliar place. It's gray and empty. There's a man standing a little ways away.

"Excuse me sir, could you tell me where I am? I don't recognize this place. I'm very confused. Could you help me please?"

"I'm sorry to have brought you to such a desolate place my lady. Don't worry, your stay won't be long. Your soul cannot survive long here. This is a world built on darkness and hate. You are too filled with love and light. This world rejects you. As soon as our other guest arrives we can begin."

"Other guest? I'm sorry…I don't quite understand. Do I know you?"

"But of course Lady Elizabeth, don't you recognize me?"

As he turned the recognition hit me.

"Sebastian…but… where's Ciel? He should be with you…Where is he?"

"He's coming. I'm surprised at your power Lady Elizabeth. Not many have a spiritual pull as strong as yours."

"I'm afraid I still don't understand Sebastian…"

"Please Elizabeth, the name is not Sebastian. That was only my name when Ciel had employed me. I cannot stand it."

"What should I call you then?"

"My name here is Tenebrae, though you do not have to address me at all if you so wish. Names are unimportant in this world. I'm sure you will discover that when your precious Ciel arrives.

Ciel would be here soon. Did anything else matter? This world was frightening. It was too much like a world for the dead. Was it possibly a heaven gone wrong? What if Ciel really was dead? Maybe that was the reason for them meeting in this world.