"So he turned into a human? Is that even possible?" Ciel asked staring at Claude drank a cup of tea.
"He doesn't remember what happened to him. He just remembers falling asleep in his bed and waking up this morning" Sebastian replied.
"It is possible when a demon suffers a rather large shock" Hannah said.
"So how do we turn him back?" Alois asked staring at Claude as he took a bite of the fried eggs.
"He needs to remember what set him off. Until then he's stuck like this" Hannah replied.
"Where were you last night?" Ciel asked Alois.
"Where were you?" Alois countered.
"In my room with Sebastian" Ciel replied without a hint of embarrassment.
"I was in my room with Hannah" Alois said.
"Where were the triplets?" Ciel asked Hannah.
"They were hunting for the night" Hannah replied and Alois shuddered at the thought.
"So it shouldn't be any of us that gave him a shock. He must have seen or heard something that shocked him beyond belief" Ciel concluded.
"But what?" Alois asked.
"In the meantime I'll take over his duties. You two should talk to him and try to find a solution" Sebastian said.
Ciel sighed and then stood up.
"I'm going to my study. I'll see you all later"
She walked into the study and then went over to the stereo system near the window. She plugged in her iPod and began selecting a song. Finally she chose 'Jiya Dhadak Dhadak' from the Indian movie Kalyug and sat down to read. The flute melody calmed her down some from the drama of the morning and soon she was humming along to the song.
Soon enough her thoughts went to Claude. He had seemed fine the night before when she had returned from the Duke's mansion. She had bidden him goodnight before going to her room with Sebastian. Something must have happened during that time and before Claude had gone to sleep.
She stood and went to the intercom on the wall.
"Send the triplets to my study" Ciel said into the intercom and then seated herself on the armchair again.
The triplets knocked and then entered the study. Ciel stared at them and then smiled.
"I heard you all were out hunting last night. Did you eat your fill?" She asked.
All three of them nodded.
"Thompson, what time did you return?" Ciel asked.
Thompson held up one finger in one hand and two fingers on the other hand.
"Midnight? Was Claude in his room by then?" Ciel asked and Thompson shook his head.
"Why didn't you tell Hannah that you had returned before Claude went to his room?" Ciel asked.
All three of them gave her a look that said 'She didn't ask'. Ciel chuckled and the triplets smirked.
"So did you hear where Claude was in the mansion before going to his room?" Ciel asked.
They all nodded.
"Can you tell me where?" Ciel asked and the triplets pointed to the door.
"Show me" she said and followed them out.
The triplets led her down the stairs and then into the parlor. There they mimicked Claude cleaning and locking the doors. Then they walked up the stairs and took Ciel to the hallway where her and Alois's rooms were located.
"He came here? Why would he be here?" Ciel asked and the triplets shrugged.
"I was with Sebastian so he wouldn't be interested in that" Ciel mused pacing.
The triplets watched her and then glanced at each other.
"But he loves Alois so... Alois was with Hannah yesterday! So that's what shocked him. But why did he turn human? And why doesn't he remember?"
She then remembered the triplets were standing there.
"Thank you. You may leave. For your reward, you can hunt for two more nights this month" Ciel said and the triplets nodded.
They went off and Ciel went to find Claude. He was alone in the library reading a book.
"Lady Ciel. Is there something I can do for you?" Claude asked setting down the book.
"Claude, I want you to think carefully. Do you remember anything from last night? Anything at all?" Ciel asked sitting down next to Claude.
"Not at all. This is actually ridiculous" Claude replied.
"How about we retrace your steps? Maybe then you can remember" Ciel suggested.
"I'm willing to try anything" Claude replied and he stood to follow Ciel.
Sebastian sighed as he watched Alois's pathetic attempts at flirting with Hannah. Hannah had a smirk on her face as she shot Alois down at every single attempt.
"It's nearly time for lunch. Hannah serve lunch, I shall go fetch Ciel" Sebastian said and then left the kitchen.
"Are they together now?" Hannah asked Alois who nodded.
"I'm betting Ciel asked Sebastian right up and front about his feelings" Alois replied.
There were a few minutes of silence and Alois spoke.
"Do you love me Hannah?"
Hannah turned and then gave him a piteous smile.
"No, Master. I am just following your orders" She replied and Alois slumped onto the counter.
"Master, there is someone who loves you the way you want him to. He is in your reach but you cannot see him" Hannah said.
"Him? Who is it?" Alois asked his eyes full of hope.
"You will have to find him, Master. I cannot help you in that" Hannah replied and then she left the kitchens.
Alois stood up and walked out of the kitchen. He saw Hannah right at the end of the hallway and then began running towards her. Ciel looked up as Alois barrelled right towards Claude. Claude, caught by surprise fell onto the floor and Alois straddled him.
"You will love me. You will!" Alois screamed and then lowered his lips onto Claude's.
Claude responded immediately and then rolled Alois over so now he was on top.
"Alois, stop it! Claude!" Ciel shouted and Sebastian was by her side in an instant.
"My, my. Lunch is already ten minutes behind schedule" Sebastian said and then reached out to push Claude off of Alois.
Alois laid spread-eagled on the floor, panting. Claude was leaning against the wall, his hand covering his mouth.
"That had to be the best kiss I've ever had in my life" Alois said looking over at Claude.
When he spotted Claude's flushed face, he sat up.
"Did I kiss you? Where did Hannah go?" Alois asked.
"I placed a illusion over your mind, Master" Hannah said appearing out of nowhere.
"Why did you do that?" Alois asked.
"To make you understand who you truly love, Master and who truly loves you" Hannah replied.
Alois stared at Claude who was looking away from him.
"Claude, do you love me?"
Ciel tugged on Sebastian's arm. Sebastian looked down at her and she motioned for them to leave. He nodded and then they both walked away from the scene. Hannah seeing Ciel and Sebastian left as well.
"Yes Master, I love you" Claude admitted and then braced himself to look at Alois's face.
Alois's lips broke out into a smile. Claude blinked in confusion and Alois tackled him in a hug.
"Finally, a person who loves me. Claude, promise me you won't leave me"
Claude overcame his shock and then wrapped his arms around Alois.
"I promise, master"
Then Claude's hands began to shake. Alois stared up at Claude as his expression screwed up in pain.
"Claude? What's happening? Claude!"
