"What did you just say?" Ciel asked, staring at Arran in shock.
"I killed Park Ki Won" Arran repeated and then looked away from Ciel.
"How did this happen? How did you wind up in this mess?" Ciel asked. Alois let out a snore.
"I'd rather have that officer hear my confession with you" Arran replied.
Ciel nodded and stood up. She laid Alois carefully on the floor and then pressed the button to summon Olivia.
"Are you ready to leave?" Olivia asked as she walked in.
"He has something to say to you" Ciel replied sitting down on a chair.
"I killed Park Ki Won" Arran said.
"You're not just saying this to save Ciel, are you?" Olivia asked.
"No, I'm not. I killed him. I threw him down and then pulled out my sword. I slashed at his arms, legs and then pointed my sword at his neck. I plunged my sword into his heart and then dragged him to the river bank. I broke the ice with a hammer I found from one of the vendor's booths and shoved him into the water. The ice froze quickly and I also smoothed out the snow to remove the evidence" Arran replied.
"Hang on, you slashed him with the sword? That wasn't mentioned in the Queen's letter" Ciel said.
"The autopsy was done after you received the letter" Olivia said.
"I didn't mean to kill him but I had to kill him" Arran said.
"I'll be right back" Olivia said. She turned and left the room.
"Why did you kill him? Did someone threaten you?" Ciel asked.
"My master is actually part of Kang's gambling group. He knew I had feelings for you and took advantage of that. They told me that they would kill you, Ciel. I couldn't let them do that so I played right into their hands and killed the person they wanted. I had no idea they would pin this on you" Arran replied.
"Arran, you have to start living life for yourself now. You shouldn't worry so much about me. Look where it's gotten you. I've got Sebastian and everyone else. I just hope Sebastian's found enough evidence to take the charges off you" Ciel said.
"I'm sorry. All I do is cause trouble for you and Sebastian" Arran said.
Ciel nodded and then turned to see Alois shifting awake. He ran a hand through his blond hair and stretched. Then he caught sight of Arran.
"What is he doing here?" Alois asked.
"Confessing" Ciel replied.
"Mate, how many times does a girl have to reject you? You know she's with Sebastian" Alois said.
"I'm here to confess my crime. I was the one who killed Park Ki Won" Arran said gritting his teeth.
"What? How did you get into this?" Alois asked and Arran began his explanation again.
"I didn't expect this to happen" Sebastian said as he increased the volume to hear the news report on Sky News.
"Arran Parker was responsible for Park Ki Won's murder? I didn't think he was capable to murder" Claude commented.
"We have evidence for Ciel and it's currently at the precinct. All we can do now is wait" Hannah said.
Back at the precinct, Olivia grinned as she read through the report. The servants of the Phantomhive manor were quite crafty if they could find evidence of their master and mistress's innocence.
"The charges of the drug manufacturing have been lifted. Let Ciel and Alois out" Olivia said and an officer went to fetch the two teens.
Ciel sighed in relief as she stood up and stretched. Sitting in this little holding cell had been terrible. Alois took her hand and they walked out. Ciel turned and then stared at Arran's bowed head.
"Arran, remember what I told you. Start living your life and forget about me. I'll only give you more trouble than what I'm worth" Ciel said making Arran look up.
She turned and then followed Alois to Olivia's office.
"Your servants have brought in tapes that show Kang giving orders to send opium to your factories and then calling the police to frame you. Also it shows him threatening Arran Parker that he would kill you if Arran didn't kill Park Ki Won. This will help Arran in court, he might even get away with a lighter sentence" Olivia said.
"So we're free to go?" Alois asked.
"You're free. The police car will take you back to the manor" Olivia said.
They returned home as fast as possible. Luke flung open the front door and threw himself into Alois's arms, sobbing.
"I'm home, Luke" Alois said holding his brother close.
"I thought you were going to leave me alone forever" Luke cried against Alois's chest.
"Sebastian?" Ciel looked up at the maroon eyed demon and felt tears trickle out of her eyes.
Sebastian held out his arms and Ciel ran to wrap her arms around him. She cried quietly against his chest and he ran his hand over her back in comfort.
"He killed someone for me. I can't believe he could be such a fool" Ciel cried.
"Love makes us into fools, Ciel" Sebastian said, holding Ciel tight against him.
"Come, you should shower and then eat something. Did you sleep?" Sebastian asked.
"I couldn't sleep. I need a shower, really badly" Ciel replied.
"Me too. I'm really hungry" Alois said from Claude's arms.
"I haven't eaten anything since last night. We'll all eat together, okay?" Luke said.
"Okay" Ciel walked up the stairs, assisted by Sebastian and then into her room.
She quickly stripped off her dirty clothes and stepped into the shower. After half an hour, they regrouped in the dining room. Sebastian switched on the TV to Sky News where they watched the recent news.
The charges on Countess Phantomhive and Earl Trancy have been lifted in the light of new evidence brought in by Arran Parker who has confessed to being the murderer of Park Ki Won. Several recordings have also been brought in as evidence that it was in fact Kang Jin owner of Kang's Sushi restaurants all over the UK. Kang was earlier led out from his gambling base near the River Thames by New Scotland Yard.
"Well that's the end of that" Alois said.
"When would the trial be?" Ciel asked.
"Possibly a month or two later" Claude guessed.
"I'm going to bed then. Goodnight" Alois stood up and placed his napkin next to his plate.
"Goodnight" Ciel and Luke chorused.
Alois left, hand in hand with Claude. Soon Luke finished his own dinner and Hannah took him off to bed. Ciel finished off with a glass of water and then stood up.
"Time for bed, my lady" Sebastian said.
He led Ciel up the stairs and then quickly changed her into a long loose tee. He removed her eye patch and then tucked her in bed.
"Goodnight" Ciel said.
Sebastian bent over and pressed his lips against hers. Ciel smiled against his lips and then turned her face to nestle into her pillow.
"Goodnight, Ciel"
Sebastian shut the lights and then closed the door quietly behind him.
