"I was born in England out of wedlock to Tina who was the concubine of Deok Seong. Deok Seong is an ancient shaolin monk who has lived for a very long time. He did not have an heir and so chose me along with his other two children Xiao and Eum Ja to train in the ancient arts" Arran began.

"So your real name is Choi? So where did this alter identity Arran come from?" Ciel asked.

"I do look English and both Xiao and Eum Ja would shun me. Deok Seong trained Xiao in the art of fire. She could bring fire out of nothing" Arran replied.

"So that's how she made my body temperature increase" Ciel realized.

"Eum Ja was trained in the art of the flute. He wasn't as good back when we were younger. Many times he couldn't control it and so his power would affect everybody. In the theatre he was supposed to affect only the Queen but he affected everyone else as well"

"What about you?" Alois asked.

"I was trained in lightening. I don't enjoy using my power much because it weakens me too much. I was regarded as the weakest among the three but Deok Seong finally found a use for me when the Queen wanted his land. Deok Seong sent me to your school to spy on you and Alois. He wanted to know your routine and habits because he knew that you two were important people to the Queen"

"And if he killed us he would send a clear message to the Queen. But if you were a spy for him, then why go against him at that moment?" Ciel asked.

"I never wanted anyone to die. I guess I am a weakling" Arran replied.

"You're not weak. You're the strongest person I've ever seen. You stood up to Deok Seong. That's brave" Luke said.

Arran's eyes widened and he smiled. Luke sat down on Arran's lap an gave him a hug. Arran smiled softly and then hugged the little boy.

"Arran, did you live there? At the temple?" Ciel asked.

"Yeah but I guess I can't anymore. I took my belongings with me after I killed Deok Seong and came to the mansion but I don't have anywhere to stay" Arran replied,

"You can stay here. You can share my room. We'll have lots of fun! I have video games and music and toys and books and paint and-" "Luke, let him relax a bit first" Ciel said and Luke smiled happily.

"What are video games?" Arran asked.

"You did not just ask that" Alois said.

"I'll show you!" Luke hopped up and dragged Arran up the stairs.

"Let Arran change out of his robes first!" Ciel shouted but they were already gone.

"And they're gone" Alois said with a laugh.

"You should go and change Ciel" Sebastian said.

Ciel glanced down at her blood soaked tee shirt and then nodded.

"I'm going to shower" Alois announced.

He grabbed Claude's hand and dragged him upstairs. Sebastian took Ciel's hand and then led her up the stairs. Ciel stripped off her dirty clothes and then stepped into the shower. Sebastian hummed lightly as he threw the dirty clothes away and selected a fresh pair of clothes for Ciel to wear.

There was a knock at the door and Sebastian called for whoever it was to come in.

"Um...where's Alois's room? I need to borrow some clothes. I don't have anything other than my school uniform and robes" Arran asked.

"His room is right across the hallway" Sebastian replied.

"Thanks"

The door of the bathroom opened and Ciel emerged, dressed in a towel with her hair dripping wet.

"You'll catch a cold. Hurry up and dry yourself" Sebastian said.

Ciel nodded and quickly dressed in warmer clothes. Sebastian sat her down and her began towel drying her hair.

"How long is my hair now?" Ciel asked.

"It's grown an inch. I'll have to trim it so it can grow properly" Sebastian replied.

Then a bell chimed through the manor signalling dinner time. Ciel waited until Sebastian finished combing her hair and then they made their way downstairs. Luke was already seated and he chattered away to Arran who was quietly gaping at all the silverware and interior.

"You look overwhelmed" Ciel commented as Sebastian seated her.

"As a monk in training, I mainly lived a simple lifestyle. All this is a bit extravagant" Arran replied.

He had changed out of his robes and was wearing a pair of Alois's blue jeans and a loose tee that Alois usually wore to bed.

"We'll have to go shopping for you tomorrow since you're taller and leaner than Alois. Your hands are all rough because of the sword. Remind me to get you a nice pair of gloves too" Ciel said.

"You don't seem surprised that your teacher lives here" Alois said.

"That's because I knew about him living here. Deok Seong has had spies after you for months" Arran said.

"And you two never sensed any spies?" Ciel asked glancing over at Sebastian and Claude.

"We did but we knew that the spies would show themselves soon enough" Claude replied.

"Well they did anyway. And destroyed my hearing in the process" Ciel said.

"I am truly sorry about that. I have some remedies that can help you" Arran said.

"As long as they don't make it worse, I'm in" Ciel said.

"Will you teach me how to fight? With that sword?" Luke asked excitedly.

"You're the perfect age for me to train, well if you guys are okay with it" Arran replied glancing over at Ciel.

"I'm okay with it but you'll have to ask Alois too" Ciel said.

Alois gave his consent and a few days later, Arran brought his weapons and training equipment from the temple. He began training Luke in meditation first and then in basic stances and movements. Many times, Ciel would sit with Damon and watch them train. Alois came as well but he didn't like seeing his brother being attacked and try to defend himself.

"You don't have to worry so much about Luke. He has his own protector now" Ciel said to Alois and then glanced out the window where Luke and Arran were seated with their eyes shut, meditating.

"He's growing up rather fast" Alois commented.

Luke collapsed against the ground and then began to snore. Arran glanced over at him and then inside through the glass doors were Ciel was seated with Alois. Both were busy discussing some documents. He watched Ciel as she pointed at something and then leaned back to take a sip of her tea as Alois examined what she had pointed out. Claude appeared out of nowhere but he didn't startle Arran.

"I believe he has grown tired. I shall take him inside"

Claude lifted Luke into his arms and then walked inside through the kitchen. Arran sat, poised and then closed his eyes. As he meditated, his thoughts wandered to Ciel. Her large blue eyes and boyish blue black hair. Her pale and beautiful face and graceful body. He, of course had noticed the warning stares that Sebastian had shot him when the butler had caught him staring at Ciel for a minute longer than necessary.

The butler's abilities had been seen during the fight with Deok Seong. The butler didn't look like he was trained but his gracefulness and form showed years of experience. That was another mystery to be solved. There was something going on between the butler and Ciel. And Arran was determined to find that out.