A Second Chance

by half-breed vampire

"Are you sure though? You don't have to start a new life at the place you were dropped in." Sebastian told me. I gave a half hearted smirk as I stared at the ground, "A life as a servant? It might not be so bad... SebasXOc. Warning: Yaoi.

10. To fight for what is yours

*Hides in corner and grows mushrooms.* I should feel ashamed of myself, asking reviews out of people. Everyone relied on me to update, and I took too long! I don't belong in this world! I'm a disgrace; I became sidetracked because of a certain manga called Great Teacher Onizuka. How shameful of me! Oh yes, um it's time for Matthew to show what he's got guys! I imagined a voice for Matthew long ago when I created him, and I found one that was so similar! Song is called 'Your song.' Originally by Elton John, but I am using the version of Moulin Rouge, (Most awesome movie I've ever seen. Got into it, and love it!) And it's sung by Ewan McGregor. But anyways, imagine his voice however you like and... Wah! Everyone thanks for the comments! I know all of you have been waiting for a lemon, (FYI, I'm still an amateur in lemons, so sorry if it's not so great) so there's one at the end of this chapter. Thank you for the reviews, here's the next chapter! And ignore my mental breakdown!

Chapter 10

~ASC~

The curry mission turned out to be a smashing success...more or less. But peaceful days have now arrived, and I was glad for a break, especially with the bond now complete. I am stronger, faster, but just a bit it seems, another great thing was I needed only a few hours of sleep! In fact right now I'm heading to Ciel's room with Sebastian, and it's bright and early! We entered the room and I went ahead and opened the curtains. "Young master, it's time to wake up." Sebastian called. He poured some tea into the cup and grabbed the newspaper, "Today's tea is Harrods white Darjeeling."

Ciel yawned and opened the newspaper showing the circus Noah's Ark and he took a sip of his tea. I was beside him reading along and I said, "Looks like the manor is settling down."

"So it would seem."

After tea Sebastian helped Ciel change, as I fixed his bed, "As for today's schedule, first in the morning is validating the merchandise proposal. The new food department's cost estimate for the Hindustani restaurant has arrived as well." Sebastian fixed Ciel's bow for him and I took out Ciel's schedule.

"You also have an appointment at six in the evening with Lord Randall from the Yard."

He frowned at this, "Aah on the matter of recompense for the Anglo-Indian incidents?"

"Indeed." Sebastian said as he held out Ciel's coat.

"What would you like for today's snack-" The door burst opened and Soma came rushing, "Ciel! Ciel! What's that square box! Are there people inside!" ...Does he mean the TV? "There was a man who beat up bad guys!"

"Oh shut up! Don't go yelling this early in the morning! Anyway," Ciel said with annoyance, "When are you two going home to India!" Soma blinked in confusion. "Going home? What are you saying? Aren't I staying in England for your sake?" Oh no, I knew it was too good to be true when I said it was peaceful. "Didn't you say that you didn't believe me when I said I'd become a great man? So I'm staying until I become one so I can show you!" Soma stated.

Ciel blinked in confusion, looking ready to blow and he said, "Tha-"

"Prince! Prince!" Agni called out, he stuck his head into the room and smiled at us, "You were with Lord Ciel after all, you weren't in your room, so I was wondering where you had gotten to."

"What do you mean 'his room' I don't remember saying you could live here!" Ciel shouted.

"Besides that, how does that square box work?" Soma asked.

"That's why I'm saying! Listen when other people talk!" Ciel screamed, almost ready to pull out his hair in frustration. Sebastian huffed in annoyance and started to walk out the room. Not wanting to be pulled into the conversation/fight I followed after him.

He flicked the earring he made for me as we walked down the hall and I swatted his hand, "You're going to break it."

"If it breaks, I'll make you a new one. Ok?" He placed a kiss on my cheek and we found ourselves in front of the servant's room. He opened the door and clapped his hands together to get the trios attention. "In any case, at six in the evening Lord Randall will be visiting. We cannot do anything to cause embarrassment to Young master of Phantomhive house."

We stood in line waiting for his order and one by one he told us what to do.

"Maylene polish the banisters on the front stairway. Finny knock the snow from the trees in the courtyard. Bard please find a chicken for the soup for tonight's dinner. Mr. Tanaka, Matthew," We looked to him and he just turned away from us, "Please take it easy."

Sebastian don't play favorites, just because Tanaka and I don't cause you any trouble. He smirked and just said, "Everyone, please do the duties assigned to you, is that clear? Do not waste your energy on other stuff."

The door opened and Agni stepped in, "Mr. Agni?" I said aloud.

"Since I am being a burden on this household, please let me do something to help." He said.

"What about Prince Soma?" I asked

"He's in a daze from that 'television' box he borrowed from Lord Ciel!"

"Hahaha." Sebastian and I laughed, While Prince Soma is distracted by the television, he won't be able to interfere with today's schedule...is what Ciel was also thinking. I thought. Sebastian went to the closet and took out a bucket full of supplies, "Then, would you be willing to clean the windows? Since you're taller than me, after all."

"Of course! Leave it to me!" Agni said happily as he took the bucket.

"Then everyone to your places, please."

"Right!" They shouted and went off to do their business.

I stretched and patted Sebastian on the back, "Good luck with work. I'm going to read for a bit, my new book just came in." I left him alone and grabbed my book. "Meow!" Midnight called before I could leave. "Oh right, I'm sorry." I opened the window for her and she snuck out.

I opened my book and started reading it as I walked outside of the mansion.

"I can't reach!" I heard Finny said, but I couldn't tear my eyes away from my story.

"Whoa!" I heard and this time I looked up when I heard a large crack. Finny was staring in shock at the big tree on the ground, "Aaah! It fell down! W-w-w-what should I do!" He shouted. I sighed and placed my finger between the pages so I don't lose track. Time to regrow a tree it seems.

"Sebastian's gonna be mad again!" Finny cried.

I jumped when the windows slammed open, almost smacking my head in, "Boy! What's wrong?" Agni asked.

After Finny's bawling words he understood what happened, "If that's the problem, you should speak up more quickly...how's this?" He asked. Finny was sitting on his shoulders and he was easily able to reach up to the trees.

"You can reach, right?"

"Waah, so tall!" I looked at Agni and then thought about myself...It sucks being short. I heard Sebastian laughing and I thought about kicking him where it hurts, besides I'm short, but so is Sebastian compared to Agni... At least the laughter stopped.

"I don't know my own strength, so I'm always just making mistakes." Finny said as he brushed the snow off the trees.

"Trees are also living things so you should treat them kindly." Agni said.

"Treat them kindly' huh. Before I came here I don't think I would've understood. But now, I feel like I can do it!" I smiled at this and walked over, and pointed out to the strawberry-blonde, "Finny watch out for the bird nest right there." He paused and nodded to me as he swept around it.

"By the way, why did you become a gardener?" Agni asked.

Finny paused for a bit and Agni looked up in worry, wondering if he said something he shouldn't have. "...A little more than a year ago, way before you Matthew, I was picked up by the Young master."

"Picked up?" I said, I covered my mouth not meaning to interrupt. This was the first time I was going to hear Finny's story now that I think about it. Finny nodded, "It used to be that I couldn't go outside like this. So now it's fun to do it every day." Finny jumped off of Agni and looked back at us. "I can touch trees and bugs and...People." He said 'people' as if he still wasn't sure he could do so still, "...But, at first it was scary. It was really hard for me to touch something without breaking it..."

"Boy...?" Agni asked when Finny was quite.

"Ah!" Finny gasped.

"What is it?"

"We forgot to get the tree's other side!" Agni laughed as he walked over to the other side, "Hahaha how careless."

Sebastian looked down at us and he murmured to himself, "It looks like everything is all right over there."

I nodded as if agreeing and decided to go back inside. I licked my finger as I was about to turn a page and I heard Bard complaining as he chopped up the food. "Ah, what a pain. Separating the bones from the stock from the meat takes way too long." He threw away the bad pieces of the meat and didn't notice me coming in. I feel like drinking some lemonade.

"Aaah, anyway today's a special day, because guests are coming. So...I'll add the chef's special touch!" I froze at this and looked as he took out a flamethrower. Oh shit. I ducked as he turned it on, and it exploded.

Agni rushed in and started shouting, "Chef! Are you all right?"

"Check your eyes if you can't see right." Bard said, his hair fizzed out, looking like an afro. He coughed into his hand as the smoke slowly started to disappear, I coughed as well and sat up from the ground, "I used a little too much fire-power, so a bunch of stuff caught fire." Agni helped Bard out and I told him, "Chicken Gala soup taste better if you slowly boil it."

"Ah, I know that in my head, but before I came here I'd never cooked or eaten food slowly." Agni and I stared at Bard, "Going fast means mistakes. I've gotta get used to it," He pulled a cigarette out of his pack and lit it up, "this feeling of peace." He inhaled and let out a long cloud of smoke, he seemed lost in thought and we both asked, "Chef/Bard?" We stared at him, wondering what he meant.

"Kidding! All right! I'll clean up this place and start the cooking over! You should get back to your job too!" He said with a grin on his face, though his eyes told something different.

"I'll help you tidy up." We both said at the same time.

"No way! You're supposed to be where you're supposed to be!" He told Agni, and then he poked my chest, "Protecting that place is your job!"

"Yes!" Agni said. I sighed and nodded as I decided to forgo the lemonade.

Sebastian left and I heard him say, It looks like everything is all right here, too.

Are you expecting something?

Don't worry about it. Continue reading, the story is interesting. I smirked and started to walk out of the kitchen, my eyes were once more on the book as I imagined the scenes of fighting as fantastic as they sounded in my own mind.

"Hmmm~ It's shining! All I have to do is wax it." I heard Maylene singing.

"Miss mai-" Is Agni following me or something? The book fell from my hands as I stared in shock at the staircase, "Miss Maid!" Agni shouted. We looked at the shoe polish that Maylene had been using to clean the stairs railing.

"I did it again." She rubbed the stairs as hard as she could, try to take off the polish. "I mistook the shoe polish for the wax..."

"It does seem like your eyes are bad." Agni pointed out as he tried to help scrub out the polish. I scrubbed the bottom part of the stairwells, seriously how blind is she? "I'm extremely far-sighted. These glasses don't really fit anymore." She said.

"Then why don't you ask for a new pair of-"

"No!" She shouted, interrupting Agni.

She suddenly walked right up to him and pointed to her glasses, "These are my precious glasses that the Young master bought for me!" She clutched her apron and said softly, "These maid outfits as well. Before I came here, I'd never worn anything like a skirt." She said a sad smile on her face, "I'm so happy, I'm a maid now." She looked off into the distance, as if remembering something nice, then she turned around with a blush, "Besides, if I wear my glasses, I can see far away really well! So it's okay!"

"It seems everyone here really loves this manor." Agni said.

"Yes!" Maylene shouted. She stopped and looked down at me, I gave a small smile as I rubbed away some of the polish, "This life isn't so bad." I said, I can't remember how many times I've said it over and over, but I meant it every time as I look at my new family, friends, and even my mate, such a life truly isn't so bad.

I felt Sebastian walking away, a smile on his face, and I finished helping Maylene and Agni with the stairs. I was outside now, staring down at the ground from atop the mansion. It was easier to look at everything when you were this high. I jumped down and landed on one of the opened windows, it was Soma's room. They looked slightly worried and I tilted my head, "What is wrong?"

"We aren't allowed to leave the room." Agni said, looking as if it was his fault they couldn't leave.

"Meh, it's just a boring meeting involving a grumpy old man. Here why not read this to pass the time." I handed them my book and they stared at the title. "Treasure Island?" Soma read.

"Yes, I, myself, think it's an amazing book." Soma opened it and threw himself onto the bed to read it. Agni smiled at this, and looked to me, "How is it that you came to work here?" He asked. I paused and sat on the window sill. "That's...a long story. Before coming here, I was alone, and stuck in a very dark place. But," I looked out the window and saw Finny showing the snowless trees to Sebastian, and I smiled, "A second chance was given to me by Ciel...and I'm glad I accepted his offer." Agni stared at me and patted my head. Not expecting the sudden touch, I jumped and looked up at him, and he just beamed at me. Then realizing what he was doing his face fell and he started bowing down, "Sorry, I forgot you don't like being touched!" He said. I blinked once, twice, and then I started to laugh, "No, it's alright. Sorry for reacting that way, I'm still getting used to being around others." I patted his shoulder and stepped out the window, "I hope you enjoy the read Soma! See you later Agni." I jumped out of the window and landed on the ground.

A black carriage started to come in, and I walked over to it. Sebastian was there already attending to Lord Randall and Aberline. "You traveled a great distance." I said, Lord Randall glared at me and Abberline's mouth fell open. "Wow, what a great manor!"

"Don't praise them! And stop looking around!" Lord Randall shouted as he entered the mansion. "I didn't even want to come to this Devil's lair!"

Stay here and watch them. Sebastian said as he headed off, "Then, I shall call my Master, so please wait here for a moment." Sebastian said as he went through the door. I stood in the back and I saw Sebastian slam the door closed, Come quickly! He shouted in my mind. I rushed over and heard whispers coming from the other side of the door. "What is going on? You should be out of sight." Sebastian's body trembled as he used all his power to keep the door closed from Agni.

"I've thought it over many times since we spoke, and I think that after all I should turn myself!" Agni whispered. I came over to the door and whispered harshly at him, "Listen to me. If you give yourself up here, Prince Soma will react foolishly, even cause trouble for Ciel. Do you understand?"

"Well, well, Lord Commissioner." Speak of the devil, Ciel is here. Ciel went down the steps and I helped Sebastian keep the door closed. "Welcome to the Phantomhive manor. Preparations for dinner have been completed. Come this way."

Sebastian whispered over the door, "To that end, please behave and stay out of the way..."

"Yeah, or else I'll freaking call over Parvati to personally kick your ass!" I whispered back. We let go of the door and Sebastian started walking ahead to lead everyone. I followed after, bringing up the rear. "The truth is, you probably don't want to dine with me, but since its traditional you came anyway." Ciel said, mocking Lord Randall. "It's rare that you bring someone with you, is he your successor? You're arriving at that age aren't you?"

"If you hadn't appeared at the scene of the crime, it could have ended without him knowing anything!" Lord Randall exclaimed. Ciel turned around to stare at Lord Randall, "I don't particularly care if he knows or not, but if the relationship is exposed, they're the ones who will get into trouble isn't that right?" Sebastian's eyes widen and I spun around. Agni was right in front of us. Sebastian rushed over and slammed the doors closed.

Everyone turned around to look at him, "My apologizes, the door was open so..."

"Go repair the door if it cannot shut properly." Ciel demanded. I laughed nervously and said, "I'll help too." I rushed over and helped push the door closed as Sebastian slipped the key in to lock it. "Agni!" I hissed.

"If I carry on like this, I will be letting god down!"

"If you carry on like this I will personally shove my foot up your-"

"Please watch your actions!" Sebastian said, stopping me from finishing my sentence. We rushed back to them and Aberline stared at the paintings, "Ahh, this is such a magnificent corridor!" I smirked; Ciel did have good taste in paintings. "He actually uses such morbid paintings for decor! This is indeed the nest of a devil!" Does anyone else feel like kicking Lord Randall out?

"This is...isn't this Ophelia from Hamlet? The artist is...Millais isn't it?" Aberline said

Sebastian stared at Aberline, not expecting him to actually know something so rare. "You are correct. Are you a fan of the Preraphaelites?"

"Yes, the emphasis on the colors brings out the feel." I nodded agreeing with Aberline and my mouth fell open, as I saw Agni press his face on the glass window. And they were just cleaned too! I shut the curtains closed and rushed back with the group, Good job. Sebastian said.

"It seems he understands it, isn't thinking seriously about one's successors a good thing?" Ciel joked, knowing that it pissed of Lord Randall. Agni appeared on the other windows, and Sebastian rushed forward and shut the curtains at an incredible speed. "Even if he understands paintings he's still only half-trained as a detective." So harsh, Aberline looks like he tries at least. Sebastian opened the door and said, "Everyone, please come this way. Dinner will be ready soon-" He gawked in surprised as he looked up. Soma was out of his room with my book in his hand. "Hey Ciel! I'm bored with that box! And I finished the book, let's play a card ga-" Sebastian jumped up and slapped his hand on Soma's mouth, and pushed him in to a corner.

"W-w-w-hat?" Soma stuttered when Sebastian removed his gloved hand.

"Prince Soma," Sebastian said evilly.

Lord Randall turned around and looked at me, "Just now I thought I heard a voice."

"It's your imagination." I said, I think I was twitching, was I twitching? I have no clue, this job is getting way to freaking stressful with these two idiots here in the mansion!

"We have guests today, so could you obediently stay in your room." Soma nodded quickly, scared shitless at Sebastian. "Good boy." He stood back up and looked down at us, "Honestly..." I opened the door that leads to the next room and the other door slammed open. Sebastian's and mine eyes widen in horror as Agni was there. The group turned their head to see the noise and...

The lights went out in a flash.

"What? What happened?" I shouted, I wasn't expecting that.

"It's pitch black! How scary!" Aberline screamed, quite pathetically.

"You bastard, you're a detective, aren't you embarrassed!" Lord Randall patronized.

A soft glowing light lit up the dark room, and I saw Aberline clutching Lord Randall's waist. Sebastian was next to me holding a candelabra and he said, "My apologies. It seems the lights have gone out."

"The wind or something? Sebastian, Matthew." Ciel glared at the both of us.

"Yes. Not the wind, but 'or something,'..." Sebastian said. "Let us move on this way to the dining room." He ushered them out of the room and I heard something weird. Agni was bound and gagged trying to get free. God today was way too stressful! We went to the dining room and Ciel sat down at the head of the table. "Now then. As everyone has settled down, shall we move on to the main topic?" Ciel said.

Lord Randall took out a letter from inside his coat and handed it to Sebastian, "That's right. I never want to visit this sort of eerie doghouse." Sebastian delivered the letter to Ciel and he just ripped it opened and sighed, "Well...that degree of case is this kind of thing?" Ciel took out the check; there was a large hefty sum from the Queen this time. I feel a bonus~

Aberline gasped as he looked at the contents of the letter, "That's!"

"The lord successor doesn't know yet? The Commissioner has been used by the Queen for ages." Aberline stared in shock at Lord Randall. "He purposefully brings the bait to the doghouse. In general, the Phantomhive's are a secret committee that carries out special duties. Because of that the funds for their activities and their rewards cannot be included in the national budget." Ciel smirked in amusement as Lord Randall grew angrier.

Ciel leaned into his seat, relishing the fact that Lord Randall was getting mad, "The fact of the matter is...we cannot raise such a large sum of money. It's you the police. On paper, it could be 'reward money.' It's the same as a police dog."

Aberline stared at them in shock, "That can't be! Isn't that as though-"

"It isn't 'as thought.' It's genuinely bribe money." That explains how we are even in this business. Though I do love my paychecks, very nice sum amounts. Sebastian smirked as he grabbed a champagne bottle. "It's a long standing tradition...now, to commemorate today's settlement of the case, I've prepared some champagne won't you celebrate with me?" Ciel said, I think we should wean him off the liquor; then again he might keep me away from it as well...

Aberline stood up, "But the culprit still hasn't been arrested-"

"That's enough, Aberline. If her majesty and Phantomhive say it's over, then-" The doors slammed open and Agni was right behind Lord Randall, "The culprit no longer exists." Randall said. We stared in shock, Ciel's eyes were bigger than ever, and Lord Randall turned around, still speaking, "The truth about the case is, I-" There was a pop and a cork passed me by as it struck Agni in the head. Nice head shot Sebastian! I shouted in my mind. Sebastian smirked as he caught the cork. Agni was on the ground on the verge of tears from the pain. "My...I apologize. Are you alright?" He asked Agni.

"Ahh I'm hungry. Before they find me, I should..." Oh how life hated us... We stared at Prince Soma. Seriously all we are missing now is the trio to come in.

Please don't jinx it. Sebastian begged.

"Who are these people? They're Indians?" Lord Randall stared them, "Lord Randall, I apologize for the fuss. These two are..." Sebastian looked at Ciel, unable to think of anything himself. Ciel sighed in frustration and said, "This is the Prince of Bengal, Soma. And his servant Agni. They're my good friends who are staying here while they study English culture." They stared at Ciel in surprised.

Soma rushed over and glomped Ciel, "Ciel! You finally admitted it! You really do think of me as a friend!"

"Who's a frie-GUAAH!" Ciel yelped as he was being crushed in a hug. While the two started to shout at each other, Sebastian poured the champagne for Lord Randall. "To settle this incident, you also went through many difficulties. Please, let me offer this as congratulations." Sebastian poured for everyone and he handed me a glass, "Then," Ciel sighed, "For resolving a conflict once again, cheers!" We held up our glass and we cheered.

I took a sip and we had a lovely dinner. Then after Lord Randall and Aberline had left. We started to punish the two idiots, first by tattling to Soma. "If Sir Sebastian and Matthew hadn't stopped me, then-!" Agni bowed and Soma sweated in nervousness. "If you turned yourself in at a place I'm not connected to, I couldn't careless! As it is, I'd be caught up in it, too!" Ciel shouted. At hearing this Soma frowned and stared at Agni, "That's right, Agni. Don't trouble my friends." You trouble us as well fool.

"And you're forbidden from turning yourself in! That's an order!" Agni bowed his head to Soma, actually grateful, "Jo ajha."

"Then, since we've received permission form our dear friend Ciel to stay here, let's go to bed." Soma piped up.

"Yes." Agni smiled happily at us. And Ciel looked ready to scream; instead he took a deep breath and said, "Fine, I'll let you stay at my manor," He pointed a finger at Soma, "However! People who don't work cannot stay."

"Work? Me, a prince?"

"Indeed. In return, I will pay you. In other words, that is money you will earn through your own work. You want to become a great man free from your parents correct?" Sparkles appeared behind Soma as he stood up and shouted happily, "That's right! What should I do?"

Ciel smirked. "Let's see...how about managing my townhouse in London with Agni?" Oh smart Ciel, that is one way to get rid of them. "It's a very difficult job. I wouldn't ask anyone else. Can you do it?" I resisted the urge to laugh as Soma pumped his fist into the air, "I'll do it! Leave it to me!" They started running around like idiots and Sebastian and I looked towards Ciel.

"With this, things will finally quiet down." Ciel sighed.

I patted Ciel's back and yawned, "Don't regret this decision Ciel."

"Shut up and go to work." He ordered.

I laughed and left the room to do my job.

~ASC~

Night crept so fast and I've never felt this tired before. "Would you like a break?" Sebastian asked, appearing out of the shadows. "I shouldn't be sleeping on the job." I yawned into the back of my hand and smiled up at him. "It's alright, I won't tell." He said as he wrapped his arms around me. I lightly laughed and shook my head, "Didn't you say you're not supposed to lie to Ciel."

"And I meant it. But if he never asks, then there's nothing to lie about now is there." He smirked and I rolled my eyes, "Fine. But just for a short while, ok!" He nodded and lowered us to the ground. "Let me borrow your chest for a bit Sebastian." I laid my head on his chest and he wrapped his arms around me, "Good night, Matthew."

"Goodnight Sebastian..."

~ASC~

Ciel looked at a letter in his hand, "She must be joking..." He muttered as he stared at it. Matthew just yawned and walked over to him, "So what does she want now? I thought she wanted us to head to the circus first?"

"We?" Ciel said as he looked up at Matthew.

"Yes, 'we.' You two idiots somehow drag me into every mess that you come upon." Matthew looked to Sebastian who just smiled innocently and said, "Well, you are a servant of Phantomhive-"

"Yes, yes, yes. Though sometimes I wonder if I could have done more than just this." Matthew sighed and looked up at the ceiling, "I'm starting to feel this life is to routine for me..."

"Isn't that a good thing?" Ciel said as he handed the letter to Matthew.

"Hm... Then again, I haven't worked here that long Ciel." Matthew read the letter and he started to snicker, "She wants you to go in disguise as a talented musician? Just so you can find out if there is something called the Siren's song that can control people?" Ciel snatched the papers from Matthew's hands and he crossed his arms on his chest, a pout on his face, "It's not 'if'. Apparently there is a 'Voice' somebody who is singing at a brothel, the victims (Rich men) all wake up with their valuables gone. Another thing is that many of the men that don't turn up are, handsome, and young."

Matthew tapped his fingers on the desk and looked at Ciel, "Please don't tell me. We are the bait, aren't we?" Ciel smirked and leaned into his seat, "What do you think?"

Don't worry, if there is a siren, I'll protect you. Matthew looked at Sebastian, who smirked, and he bowed to Ciel, "Shall we head out then, the sooner we do this, the faster we can get to work on the circus." Ciel stood up from his seat and nodded, "Yes. Though, Sebastian first you must do something very important. This will involve you also, Matthew." The look Ciel gave Matthew made the blonde slightly nervous, "A-alright."

~ASC~

Matthew wished a hole would open up and devour him right then and there, as he stared at the posters that Sebastian was posting up. It was the 2:39 A.M, and they had to put as many of these as possible. Sebastian had already did some mind trick on several brothel owners, making them think that a young artist was currently in town, and offering to perform for free.

This would have been fine and dandy for Matthew, if it wasn't for the fact that it was him on the poster. Though you couldn't tell, since the young summoner was wearing a black raven-esque mask, and dressed in all black attire. Another thing that Matthew did not like about this poster was that he had to pose dramatically, his hands bounded by throne vines over his head, on his knees, and only a single ray of light shining down on him.

"I feel as if I'm being whored out by you and Ciel." Matthew said as he handed Sebastian another poster. "You don't like it? I thought I did a rather good job of capturing your constrained disposition."

"Constrained disposition? What do you mean by that?" Matthew said. Sebastian stopped posting the poster and he looked at Matthew, "Well, I don't mean to be rude Matthew. But I've noticed that you seem to prevent yourself from doing what you'd like." Matthew raised an eyebrow at this and crossed his arms, a poster clutched tightly in one hand, "And what does that mean?"

"You're a musician Matthew. You have the makings of being someone amazing. I don't know if it has to do with your parents death, but I-"

"Shut up!" Matthew growled. Sebastian stopped talking, realizing his mistake, and he looked at Matthew. The summoner was shaking in anger, "Who are you to say that stuff about me. Me being talented? I'm nothing but a hack, all I can do is copy!"

"There is nothing wrong with that, it takes a while to create music. But don't ever think that you're a hack. Your amazing on the piano, you seem almost in a trance every time you play. And your voice, it sounds like you've taken lessons. Matthew-" Matthew shook his head and covered his ears, "I'm not good, I'll never be as good as... Please just stop Sebastian, let's just finish up already. I want to go home..." Matthew looked away from Sebastian, in his mind he kept repeating, Don't think of it, don't think of it...

"Mat-" Sebastian stopped; he knew that Matthew didn't want to be pushed right now. He was surprised by the blonde's reactions to being called talented though, and he wanted so bad to ask why he was so against it. Sebastian sighed; Matthew even refused to think of it, so he just continued working till he finished putting up the last one.

He touched the bottom of the poster, Matthew's name was written in gold, though Sebastian added a last name, upon Matthew's request. Sebastian stepped back and looked at it, "The Phantom Virtuoso: Matthew Ross." He said. "I think virtuoso might have been much, only the greatest of the great deserve that title. Or so I have been told." Matthew said as he started walking away. Sebastian looked at the poster one final time and followed after Matthew. "This is what I believe to be true." Sebastian said as he grabbed Matthew's hand.

The blonde stayed quiet, even his mind was silent, and he touched his feather earring. There was a small humming come from him and Sebastian stayed silent, having once heard Matthew hum it before in his and Ciel's presence, many odd months ago, and yet he enjoyed hearing it again, he had once asked what song it was, but Matthew just shrug, saying it was something that came into his mind.

They walked side by side, back to the town mansion, and Matthew leaned closer to Sebastian, and he whispered, "Sorry for getting angry at you."

Sebastian smiled down at him and said, "It's alright. I'm sorry for making you angry." Matthew stopped Sebastian in the middle of the street, the moon shined down on them and he tiptoed slightly and laid a kiss on the demon's lips. Sebastian wrapped his arms around Matthew's waist and kissed him back. They stayed in each other's embrace, neither one wanting to break the kiss.

~ASC~

Matthew fixed his tie as he looked at the body length mirror; he was going to perform for a crowd at a brothel. He was nervous, and anxious, his book of summons in his pocket, and a heavy feeling in the pit of his stomach made him feel nauseous; this is the first time that he's ever wind up playing for an actual crowd. After all, Ciel and Sebastian don't really count.

"You'll do fine. You look quite dashing in black." Sebastian said as he fixed Matthew's collar. "I feel that black is too...constricting for someone like me. Besides, why did it have to be me! You can play just as well on any instrument!" Matthew spun around on his heel and glared at Sebastian. The demon just smirked and shrugged, "I only ever learned to play the violin." Matthew didn't believe him at all, but before he could even say anything someone knocked on the door, and a feminine voice called out, "Five minutes."

Matthew took in a deep breath and Sebastian placed the black mask on him. It was cool to the touch, and the material felt velvet soft. "I'm ready now...Manager." Matthew looked at Sebastian and the demon smirked as his imaged changed, long black hair in a ponytail, with bangs that reached up to his chin, he parted it to one side, creating a feather style, and his eyes changed to vivid blue, almost as bright as Matthew's own green eyes.

"Let's go then." Sebastian said.

~ASC~

Ciel looked at the newspaper, the two brothels that Matthew had performed the previous two days were a smashing hit, but no Siren were found in those two. "I feel as if after this mission, Matthew might make a name for himself." Ciel said. Lao smirked at this as he poked Ran Mao's cheeks, "Your servant is quite talented. As expected of the Earl's choice of servants. Mind if I borrow him?" He asked.

"Yes I do. Anyways, Sebastian where is Matthew right now?" Ciel asked as the demon served more tea to Lao. Sebastian paused and gave Ciel a fake smile, "He's taking a rest."

Matthew...why are you so upset? Sebastian thought.

~ASC~

I heard Sebastian's thoughts loud and clear in my mind, but I couldn't help feel dragged even further into my guilt. My own parents...the only reason I even decided to touch the piano since I came to this world was because I just wanted to feel the connection again. But...would they feel ashamed? I'm using their own songs right now, the ones that they worked hard to make, and claiming that I created them, all for a mission. They always believed that I'll be like them...but in the end, all I can do is copy. I'm sorry Mom, Dad. Your son has not an ounce of talent that you both did.

Their music drifted into my mind, and memories flooded in, as I remembered going to Sydney, Australia, where they performed, even New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and a few times in Italy. All of this, and I realized now that even though they tried to teach me, train me, help me understand, I couldn't do what they did. I have to use their music in the brothels, but it's quite difficult.

Sebastian says that a Siren is a descendant of Mermaids. They use their voices to sing to sailors and lead them to their deaths. The only way to find one is by find its nest, or if true music is played to it. But, the music that I was using belongs to you, mother, and father. I have this feeling that I'm not doing a good job at all; my feelings are not with the music. I have no idea how to express passion into the music like they did. In fact the very thought of doing so makes me feel awkward and embarrassed, especially since I am playing at a brothel. But if we don't find the Siren, then the mission is a failure, and that will wreck Ciel's reputation.

What am I to do? Mother... Father...

~ASC~

The carriage gently moved side to side, as I switched clothing, Ciel was angry that it has already been 3 days since we started the mission. "4 brothels and 7 more to go. How long will this take." Ciel sighed as he watched me dress. I was starting to get over my fear of the stage, and use to the women dancing provocatively to the music, just to entice the rich men into spending a night with them. "Don't fret young master; I feel that we are close. Now then, Matthew. On with the show." Sebastian said as the carriage door opened.

I took a deep breath and stepped out. I looked up at the building, and the brothel stared down at me, it was near the shore, and it looked old and smelled of fish. "Ugh, do I have to?" I asked.

"Yes now hurry up." Ciel said.

A sigh escaped my lips and Sebastian and I went inside. The brothel was packed with men in top hats and fine suits. I was starting to get nervous, but Sebastian guided me through as some of the women were singing, nothing siren-like mind you, but they still draw the crowd's attention.

We went to a hefty looking woman and she stared us up and down, "And what can I do for youse gents?" She said. Sebastian bowed to her and I did the same, "Madame, this is my client, Matthew Ross. He is here to perform for your brothel, free of charge if you remember." The women's eyes widen and she looked around, "Oh yes, I remember. But Roxanne won't be so happy. Tonight's her night after all."

"Madame, I can along work with her, if that is what you'd like. But I will not be a second fiddle to anyone." I said. Sebastian had reminded me over and over to act as if I am the greatest thing that can ever be bestowed on to someone, so pretty much I had to lie.

You are not lying, you are the greatest thing. Sebastian whispered in my mind.

I shook his thoughts out of my mind, and looked at the woman, "If you please, I'd like to get started right away."

The Madame sighed and snapped her fingers, two large men came out from behind the curtains, "Rubio, Frau, bring piano out. And make sure Roxanne is told of what will happen." The two men nodded and they disappeared through the curtains. "My name is Madame Ranckle."

Ankle? I thought.

No, Ran-ckle. Sebastian corrected. "I have taken care of all the girls here, by myself for 50 years. Never once had I let them down, so your performance must be the best. If my girls cannot dance to your music, I will kick you out of here!" She snapped her fingers at us and she then looked around, "Anya! Come here and show Monsieur Ross, and his manager, to their room!" A small mousy girl with brown hair rushed over to us and bowed, "Hello, it's an honor to meet you. My name is An-"

"Enough with the talking you foolish girl! They do not care for what a whore has to say! Now do as you're told!" Madame Ranckle shouted. The small girl flinched from the shouting and just opened up the red curtains to reveal stairs, "T-this way, please." She stuttered. We followed her, up the stairs and she opened the door for us.

The room was at least nice, thick red curtains blocked out the harsh shore sun, and dark oak floors only gave a soft creak as we walked in. The bed was covered in red velvet and silk covers, and there was some incense burning, and it smelled of sage. "I-I hope the room is to your liking." Anya said to us. I smiled at her and nodded, "Its good. Thank you."

She closed the door, and lingered in the room with us. We stared at her and Sebastian cleared his throat, "Is there something we can do for you?"

Anya gulped and she touched the buttons of her dress, "I'm here to make you two feel...we-welcome." My eyes widen at this and I shook my hands trying to stop her, "No, no! It's ok; please you don't have to do that!"

"But I have too! Or else I will be kicked out!" She started to unzip the back of her dress, and she begged, "Please, I know my looks are average, but I'll try my best-"

"I'm a homosexual!" I shouted. I slapped my mouth shut and she stared at me, shock evident on her face. "I-I mean, I am attracted to girls, but I'm in a relationship with a man...Look its complicated ok! Just please don't do anything!" I covered my face in embarrassment, and I could feel Sebastian trying not to laugh behind me.

"I'm sorry; I must have made a fool of myself." Anya said as she fixed her clothing.

"Oh believe me, the only fool in here is me." I sighed and moved backwards, Sebastian already placing a chair behind me so I can sit. "Please don't tell anyone." Sebastian said to her. She shook her head and looked straight at us, "I understand! I know how it feels- Uh! I-I mean..." Sebastian chuckled softly as he sat on the bed, "Oh my. So many confessions, I wonder what else will happen." I glared at him and looked to Anya, "Thank you Anya. If Madame Ranckle asked, tell her you did what you had to do." I told her.

"Ah ah." Sebastian wiggled his finger at us, "Trust me, your employer will know if you're lying. So we have to at least make your outer appearance look the part, besides this will give me a chance to learn something new." Anya and I, both raised our eyebrow at him, "What do you mean?" She asked.

"The tango, my dear."

"Tango?" I said.

"Yes, Tango is a very intimate dance. You must know it, since you live here." Anya nodded to this and walked over to us. "It's a dance we must always perform for the men that come here. It's to get their attention."

"Yes, so shall we begin?" Sebastian removed his coat and rolled up his sleeves. Anya nodded and I watched them dance. It was amazing how Anya was able to keep up with him; they seem like lovers, the way the moved against each other. Sebastian would pull her in tight, she would grip his clothes, and her leg lay on his thigh as he dipped her. They danced to no music, their body intertwined with each other so carefully, so perfectly that I felt awkward being there, as if I didn't belong.

They stopped dancing, and Anya was exhausted, her hair a mess, her clothes scrambled and almost out of place, it really looked like she and Sebastian had... A blush crept through my face and I looked away as Anya thanked Sebastian. "I wish you good luck." Anya said to me. I nodded and she left the room.

Sebastian laughed behind his hand as he walked over to me, "What is wrong Matthew? Are you feeling unappreciated?" I frowned and glared at him, "You know, I could just leave this damn place, you can stay here for all I care." I crossed my arms and turned my head away, I know I was acting like a child, but...just seeing him act that way with someone else, it made me wonder if Sebastian was happy with me.

Of course I'm happy with you. Sebastian's voice whispered in my mind as he wrapped his arms around my neck. He leaned against my back, and laid his head on my shoulder, Are you sure? Aren't you frustrated with me? Sebastian laid small kisses on my neck and I shivered slightly, not expecting it, A little, it's hard to resist you. Have you not seen how you look naked, Matthew? The blush reappeared and I exposed my neck to him, he then gently placed small love bites on my skin. He removed his gloves, and slipped his hands under my clothing, his claws skimmed my belly and his fangs grazing my neck, "Matthew." He whispered into my ear, his breath warm against my skin.

His left hand went even further up my shirt and he rubbed one of my nipples till it budded. "Mm!" I bit my bottom lip trying to stop myself from moaning, a warm feeling was starting to rise up within me, and it felt strange and foreign I wanted to ask Sebastian about it, but I noticed his other hand starting to go lower down.

"Ah wait!" I jumped up and backed away from him, "Uh I'm-I'm not ready Sebastian." I looked away from him, embarrassed at my behavior, and at the same time mad for leading him on. Sebastian chuckled softly and he was behind me, "It's ok. I'm sorry for trying to rush you. But you must understand what you do to me." He wrapped his arms around my waist, pressing me against him. I felt mortified and Sebastian was just smirking behind me, "S-..Stupid!" I grabbed the door and forced him out of the room, and locked it shut. Not that it could stop him, but I was angry at him!

I could hear him laughing outside and in my mind he mocked me as well. You're so adorable, when you are flustered.

Stupid! I shouted in my mind.

~Sebastian's Pov~

I walked around the building, trying to survey the grounds, but my thoughts kept going to Matthew who kept calling me names. I knew he was angry at me, but I couldn't help myself, he's so tempting. From his parted lips that release that soothing voice, to the lithe scarred body of his. It drives me wild, and it makes happy knowing that he is mine, and I am- "Why hello." A very robust red head was in front of me, leaning against the wall. "I didn't have the pleasure of meeting you before." She walked forward to me, her hips sashaying and I tried not to scoff at her attempt to seduce me. "My name is Roxanne," She held out her hand, expecting me to kiss it. Though of course I do have to.

My lips pressed against her knuckles, and I smiled at her, "Sebastian. How do you do."

"I am doing well, now would you follow me. Butler." I stood erect and she just smirked at me as she started walking away, "Come, my little servant. Ranckle wants a word with you." I shut my mind link to Matthew immediately, and I hoped he wouldn't notice that we are able to do this. I followed her to a room and once the door closed behind us, she immediately pressed her lips to my own. I tried to remove her from my person, but I found myself being drawn into the kiss.

Then nothing mattered but us in this moment. Her body against mine, and my arms wrapped around her, yes only she mattered to me right now.

~ASC~

Sebastian was nowhere to be seen right now, it was already time for me to perform, and only one women was out, a sea of men waiting for her. She ran her fingers through her red hair and her red lips opened and she started to sing.

I kept up with her, my own voice just playing back up, but my fingers danced on the keys of the piano. Though I had my headphones in my ears, I did a good job. I didn't like to hear the women sing, seeing as a lot of the music was to seduce the men, so it was pretty much innuendos.

The floor started to vibrate and I looked to the side, seeing the men stomping their feet on the ground, cheering, whistling, and throwing roses to her. She sent them kisses and she pointed to a few of the rich nobles to come forward, many were disappointed, but those lucky few went up on stage and the curtain was drawn and I sighed as I took out my Ipod and turned the music off.

"You did a marvelous job Matthew, I'm sorry you weren't able to do your own songs though. You see, the crowd doesn't want change, they don't need it, it's better to stick to what works." Roxanne laughed as she escorted the men up the stairs.

I rolled my eyes and stood up from my seat.

"Matthew." Ciel's voice called out to me. I turned around, He shouldn't be here. I thought. Ciel walked over to me, a scowl on his face, "You fail me, your performance was amateur at best, and you failed to keep up with Roxanne's singing." Shock was an understatement to what I am feeling right now. He glared at me and tilted his head to the stairs, "Get out of my sight, we are staying here for another day. You're a hopeless failure that cannot amount to anything; the only thing that redeems you is the fact that your body is only good for being a shield." His words struck my heart and I helplessly tried to speak to him, but he just turned around and walked away.

Tears stung my eyes and I shook my head, I must have really messed up to have made him angry. Maybe I was found out, and Ciel had to bribe them, maybe that's why Sebastian wasn't here, he was probably trying to do damage control. I went to my room and Anya was in there, surprise on her face, "Matthew? Your still here?" She said.

"Yes, I was told to stay here for another day." I removed my tie and threw my coat on to the chair. "Are you feeling...ok?" Anya gave me a skeptical look and I raised my eyebrow to her, "Yeah. A little disappointed, but I am." She just nods to me, her eyes not meeting my own, and she stands up. "Well then, I-I'll leave you alone then." She rushed passed me, and made sure to lock the door behind her. Questions came to my mind, but I just shook my head and threw myself onto the bed. The lights from the ceiling were bright against my eyes, and the mask was starting to slip off my face.

My fingers undid the bow and I laid the mask by my side and my eyes shut, a question floated through my mind as I slowly drifted to sleep.

Where are you Sebastian? I could use you right now...

~ASC~

Soprano notes were drifting into my room. My eyes fluttered open in the dark, as the aria continued downstairs. I rubbed my eyes and silently called out, "Sebastian." No reply again. The aria seemed to grow louder, and I wonder who was hitting those high notes, they were so well done that it could have been Renata Scotto. I slipped the mask on and walked out of my room, and my feet lead me down the stairs and my eyes widen in surprise at the group of men at the feet of Ranckle.

But... She wasn't the one who was singing, it was Roxanne singing, center stage, a light on her as she continued to sing.

"Yes sing my beautiful Siren!" Ranckle cackled, "Make these men fall to their knees for me and only me!" Roxanne did so, her voice was now in my head and I clutched my ears, my knees on the wooden floor, and my body hunched over. Her voice was tearing me apart from reality to fantasy, my thoughts filled of her and only her and suddenly the music stopped. I looked up and saw Anya looking at me with worried eyes, she removed her hands from my head and I touched my ears, there was, what I think and hope, earplugs. She grabbed my hand and tried to drag me out of there.

"How good of you to come." Ranckle said. I stopped and turned my head, I thought the earplugs were supposed to stop any noise, but apparently it was only to stop Roxanne's singing. The fat owner, Ranckle, walked over to us and she struck Anya across the face. "You filthy little urchin! I give you a roof over your head, food, and a job, and you repay me with this!" She hit Anya again, this time sending the small girl to hit the ground and I went to my feet and grabbed her hand. "Don't touch her again!"

She ripped her hand away from me, giving me a sneer and she snapped her fingers, "Roxanne!" The red-head moved to her and I noticed her skin was pale like marble, and her eyes were black as dolls eyes. She was a demon and I was glad I prepared. My hand reached into my book and Roxanne raised a finger at me and wiggled it back and forth, "Ah, Matthew. My little concierge, you think you can stop me? Why bother, even your little master wants you to fail."

Huh?

As if to prove her point, Ciel came by her side from behind the curtains and his eyes were blank and hollow. "Ciel?" I grabbed him and he didn't even react to my voice as I called his name over and over, "You bitch! What did you do to him?" She smirked and Ranckle started laughing and she kicked me in the face. I fell to the ground and a pair of black shoes was in my line of vision. I lifted my head up and looked up. Sebastian was in front of me, "Sebastian?" He suddenly grabbed me and had me on my feet, my hands behind my back. "Sebastian!" I struggled out of his grip, but he was to strong.

"The Queen's watchdog, right in the palm of my hands. You see Roxanne; I told you having a rat is smart." The whore laughed, and Roxanne just nodded agreeing with her, "Yes master, you were very right. But now look at the catch that came along with the young Earl. A handsome demon." Roxanne walked over and I tried to set myself free so I could rip her face off. She just ignored me and touched Sebastian's cheek, even kissing his lips. I was shocked at this and the red-head laughed at me.

"Surprised? He was sick of you anyways, isn't that right my little pet?" Sebastian nodded and my heart felt like it was being squeezed, "You don't mean that. You're under her spell right! Answer me Sebastian!" He looked down at me and frowned, anger in his eyes, "Don't call me by my name, Human." I couldn't believe my ears; this...this couldn't have been Sebastian right? Right?

"Remove those wretched things, and put this one under our spell as well Roxanne." Ranckle said.

Roxanne nodded and Sebastian removed the earplugs. She opened her red lips and she started singing, her soprano voice ripping my brain apart. "Stop!" I shouted, she just sang higher and higher. Sebastian finally released me, knowing that I would soon succumb to her singing.

I won't go down so easy! Damnit, I refuse! I bit my palm, drawing blood, and I quickly drew an outline of a curvy woman with a tail fin and it came to life. "Stop her damn singing!" I shouted as my mermaidens came out, in water they had a more physical appearance, but out of water they looked like the transparent fluid shaped into the women they were. Roxanne hissed and they hissed back, soon their own voices soothed my nerves. Ranckle smirked, a glass of wine in her hands, and she said to me, "Neat trick. It will be good to have someone like you at my disposal. So why don't you stop resisting."

"Never you fat cow!"

She growled in anger and crushed the glass in her hand and she shouted, "Roxanne, kill this damn boy with his own friends!"

"Yes Master." She snapped her fingers and Sebastian ran at me, Ciel following behind with a sword in his hands. I jumped backwards and my mermaids went near them, still singing, and ready to rip into them. "Don't-gah!" Sebastian had punched me in my stomach, and sent me flying to a wall. Ciel rushed forward and did a straight thrust. I barely caught the blade in my hands, my palm and fingers being cut from the sharp sword, and I pushed him away, careful not to hurt him.

Sebastian was suddenly in front of me and he grabbed my throat tightly. My mouth opened and closed like a fish, as I desperately tried to breathe. One hand clutched Sebastian's wrist, and the other was reaching for the knife in my pocket, "S-Sebastian." I pleaded, I didn't want to do this, but he won't let go. Ranckle started laughing again, the noble men were on the ground passed out, probably since Roxanne was no longer singing, and I noticed Anya wasn't there anymore.

Black dots danced along the edge of my vision, he just glared at me, squeezing harder and harder. I touched his hands and for a second a flash of recognition or something akin to it came to his eyes. Sebastian though soon snapped out of it and went back to choking me fully to death, and I finally the need for air won over my feelings for him, and I slashed at Sebastian's face with my knife, he easily dodged, but his grip had loosen enough for me to get a lungful of air. I quickly kicked him away and fell to the ground, coughing.

"Stop playing around and kill him already!" Ranckle shouted.

Ciel came running at me once more, sword raised and I didn't have the strength to even try to defend myself. "Stop!" Anya screamed as she came out from behind the curtains where she was hiding, and she tackled Ciel. He squirmed around in Anya's grip, but she held on to him tightly.

"Master!" One of my mermaids shouted.

I barely rolled out of the way of Sebastian's foot coming down at my chest. The floor cracked underneath his demonic strength and I scrambled to my feet and started to run. I knew I had to kill Roxanne, and then maybe it will all end. Hold him down! I screamed in my mind, it hurt too much to speak, hurts to much to breathe, and I was thankful that my mermaids were able to read my mind.

My mermaids grabbed Sebastian before he could even move once more at me, and he was soon held down by them. I knew it wouldn't last long, he was much stronger, but now I was able to at least take out Roxanne. She glared at me and then smirked, "You think you can fight me. Even if I were to die, my spell over these fools will never be broken."

My bloody right hand quickly traced for my sword, and once it appeared in my hands, I ran at her and she dodged as I tried to cut her damn face off. She sent a kick at me and I jumped and sent a kick of my own at her head. It struck dead on, but it only snapped to the side. She turned her head, anger evident in her eyes. I raised my sword and sent it straight down at her, and she caught it by the flat sides and twisted it out of my hands. She knocked my weapon away, and grabbed my arms to throw me to the ground, and I just responded by kneeing her in her stomach. She groaned out in pain and struck me with the back of her hand. She lifted me up and threw me far.

My back hit the piano, breaking the body, and bruising my back. I weakly groaned and lifted up my head. "The only way to stop her is with those mermaids singing!" Anya screamed. "S...inging?" My voice croaked out. I tried to move myself, but everything was in pain, I looked to my mermaids, they were too busy trying to keep Sebastian down, they couldn't sing right now, there was nothing I could do then. If what Roxanne said was true, then that means I'll never have Sebastian and Ciel back. Mom, dad! What do I do! Sebastian why won't you wake up! A lone tear fell down and I struggled to my feet.

Roxanne walked back to Ranckle, and the damned hefty woman laughed as she moved her sleeve up, revealing a blue Pisces mark, "I'm so glad I met you my little starving Siren. Now if you truly hunger, feast, but after that kill him slow and painfully!" Ranckle cut her skin over the mark and Roxanne eagerly held out her hands and drank the blood that fell into them.

I was soon at my feet and Sebastian was starting to get free, my mermaids no longer able to hold out. "Return!" I shouted. They gasped, not wanting to leave me, but they disappeared back to their world. Sebastian went to his feet and went over to Roxanne. She smirked, blood dripping from her lips and she wrapped her arms around his neck, "My good pet~ Did the little human hurt you? Let mommy kiss it better." She pressed her lips to Sebastian, and I stared in horror, as Sebastian held her tightly, kissing her back.

My heart felt like it was being torn apart, and I didn't want to watch. Roxanne looked back at me and smiled cruelly, "What's wrong? Jealous. It's what happens when you're a cold fish. I can give him everything he wants, and more, what can a pathetic human like you give him?"

She was right, everything she said was right. What would Sebastian want with me? She was perfect; there were no flaws at all. What could I give him? My scarred body, my constant put downs to my own being, what could I give Sebastian that can make him come back to me? The tears wouldn't stop falling and I felt angry, but for once not at myself, no...In fact I was angry at Roxanne! I didn't want her to have him. I didn't want her damn filthy hands all over Sebastian.

"S...s." I tried to say something, my throat was stinging so much, I couldn't speak, and what I could say was coming out as a blubbering mess, and the women laughed at me. The anguish within me seemed to flood in, and I felt hopeless. "Don't give up!" Anya urged me, as she held tightly to Ciel. I looked to my possessed master, and I knew that not only do I have to get Sebastian and Ciel back. They were mine, not hers! I won't let her take them from me! The anguish fled and I felt warmth surround me, it felt as if my mother and father were by my side.

Sebastian stopped kissing Roxanne, Ciel and he stared right into my own eyes, "What are you doing staring at him! Pay attention to me!" Roxanne growled out, she grabbed Sebastian's face, and forced him to look at her. She took a deep breath, getting ready to sing again. "M...M-My gift is my song! ~" I sang out loud. She stopped and stared at me in shock, I don't know where the words came from but I looked to both Sebastian and Ciel, "And this one's for you."

"Kill him!" Roxanne ordered Sebastian. He walked slowly to me, giving off a predator's aura. He raised his hand to strike me, but instead, I wrapped my arms around him and pressed my lips to him, this threw him off guard. Please Sebastian, wake up. I thought, and the words just flowed out of me.

"And you can tell everybody
That this is your song.
It may be quite simple
But now that it's done...
Hope you don't mind, I
hope you don't mind
That I put down in words~
How wonderful life is
Now you're in the world~"

Roxanne clutched her head and started screaming, "Make him stop!" Ranckle's eyes widen at this and she took out a gun from between her breast and aimed it at us. Anya had released Sebastian and kicked the gun away from Ranckle's hand and she grabbed the curtains, "Continue! It's working." She threw the curtain over Ranckle and tried to keep the woman down. I looked to Sebastian; he seemed conflicted, as if fighting with himself. Small footsteps came towards us and I looked down, Ciel rushed at me and the sword came quite close to my heart. But, I grabbed it once more, and pulled the sword away from Ciel's hands and pulled him to me. He struggled, but I held tightly to Sebastian's neck, and Ciel's waist. I don't know where the strength was coming from, but they couldn't get out of my grip.

"Sat on the roof...
And I kicked off the moss
Well some of the verses well...
They got me quite cross

They had to come back to me, I needed them. Nothing mattered to me, but them. I finally found a place I belong, and I won't give it up.

"But the sun's been kind...
While I wrote this song
It's for people like you that
Keep it turned on."

Sebastian looked down at me, his eyes stared into my own, and he touched my face, his fingers slipping under the mask, he was looking at me, trying to figure me out.

"So excuse me for forgetting...
But these things I do
You see I've forgotten."

And I couldn't help thinking of how much I have changed, from my strange transformation coming here, to the bonds I've made with all of them. No matter what, I can't allow anyone to take them away from me again. I can't.

"If they're green! ~ Or they're blue! ~
Anyway the thing is well
I really mean..."

My hand released Ciel's waist and I touched his face and looked down at him, he seemed confused as well, the spell weakening from them.

"Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen~"

Roxanne continued to scream in pain as she clutched her head. But I continued, hoping they can hear me, hoping beyond hope that my voice won't give out, no matter the pain, no matter how much I feel like just stopping to rest. No matter what, I'll keep going for them.

"And you can tell everybody
This is your song...
It may be quite simple
But now that it's done...
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind..."

I gave a soft kiss to Sebastian's lips and kissed the crown of Ciel's head.

"That I put down in words..."
How wonderful life is...
Now you're in the world! ~"

They slowly started to come to their senses and a smile came to my lips, and my throat was hurting so badly, and I prayed for them to awaken from their spell completely, and that it wasn't false. At first nothing happened, but then they blinked a few times and touched their heads that must be aching them. "Matthew?" Ciel asked as he looked up at me. His eyes widen when he saw the blood on my hands, and my bruised neck. "Matthew!" Sebastian called out in shock. I looked up at him and my smile could only grow, "Sebastian, Ciel." My voice was starting to become weaker and weaker, but I held them close to me, they were back. Back to me.

Roxanne groaned in pain and Ranckle screamed in anger as she elbowed Anya, and the curtain, off of her. "Damn you all!" She grabbed the forgotten gun and aimed at Ciel.

"Ciel!" I shouted.

The gun went off and I grabbed him, shielding him with my body. I waited for the bullet to go through me, but the pain never came at all. I looked back and saw Sebastian holding the bullet between his thumb and index finger. "That is quite enough Madame Ranckle. You've caused quite enough trouble for us." Ciel said as he moved behind me, almost like if he was trying to protect me, "Sebastian, detained her, and her demon!"

Sebastian smiled, fangs peeking out, and he walked forward, "Yes, my lord." Ranckle's eyes widen in horror and she shot at him, Sebastian easily deflected the bullets and he grabbed the forgotten curtain and tied it around her fat body. She fell to the ground, struggling to get out, but Sebastian made sure it'd be impossible for her to get out, not unless she had a knife.

"Roxanne, do something!" She ordered.

Roxanne struggled to her feet, "Y-yes my master." She groaned.

"Just give up; you don't have the energy to even fight against an infant." Sebastian smirked as he cracked his knuckles, looking like he wanted to beat the Siren to a pulp. "No!" Anya rushed over to Roxanne and held her close, "Please, she was only doing as she was told!"

"Anya?" Roxanne looked up at her in surprised.

"Please, I'll take responsibility for her!" Anya begged. Ciel crossed his arms and shook his head, "My orders are to capture the siren. These two were both involved with the kidnapping of noblemen." I looked down at Ciel and took out my book, it was surprisingly not damaged. I said to them all, with my voice barely now a whisper, "Ciel. Just like Sebastian is your servant, so is Roxanne. If we give her to someone that is responsible, she won't cause trouble." Anya stared at me in surprise, then smiled and silently mouthed a 'thanks' to me.

"And how do you suggest we sever the contract?" Ciel asked.

I looked to Ranckle and my gaze harden at the sight of her, "Cut off the skin, or the arm. Whichever you want." She gasped in horror and started begging for her life, it fell on deaf ears as I tossed my knife to Sebastian. "Make sure that nothing of the mark remains." Ciel ordered. Sebastian smirked and grabbed Ranckle's shoulder, "Hold still, I wouldn't want to cut off the wrong thing." She started to scream before my blade even touched her, and Sebastian swiftly slashed the mark off. Blood started to pour out from the gaping wound; Sebastian had literally skinned it, showing the muscles and fat in her thick arm. Sebastian held up the patch of skin to us, "Shall we make a nice wallet out of this?" Ciel shook his head, "I have no need for such things." Sebastian shrugged and threw it behind him. He wiped my hunting knife, clean of the blood and bits of flesh that tried to cling to the blade, and he walked back to us.

"You're all stupid gits!" Roxanne shouted as she tried to stagger toward us, "Now that I am free, I can kill you!"

"That is enough!" Anya grabbed Roxanne and she bit the Siren's arm, drawing blood. Roxanne looked down, slightly shocked at this, and Anya licked the blood away, "There. Now you're a part of me, that's our contract." Roxanne stared at her, and she suddenly burst into laughter, "You-you silly girl. You wish to play house with me? A demon? Foolish little human, always trying to protect me since the beginning." She stopped laughing and stared at Anya, her smile was wiped off and she looked away, a scowl on her lips "Fine, I'll serve you. But you better take good care of me." She looked at us and glared at us, "Whatever. I'd be wasting my time on you three anyways. Now that I am free of that pathetic hag, I can finally have a break. Come Anya, let's get out of here." She leaned on the smaller girl and they turned to leave.

"Wait!" Ciel called out.

They stopped and turned their heads to him, "What about them?" He pointed to the unconscious noblemen and Roxanne turned her nose up, "They are not worth the energy to fully possess. The rest are down in the cellar, and up in the attic." With that said they left the brothel and Ciel ordered Sebastian to release the men. They came running out, thanking me and Sebastian, (Ciel hid himself.) And I just told them to call their families immediately, and for in the future, to watch out for brothels.

Once all the men were gone, we called the Yard, and they took the unconscious Ranckle off to jail. No questions asked.

Ciel sighed as we went back to the town mansion. My mask was off, my head was pounding, and Ciel was tired, and I don't blame him. It was 3am; the sun wasn't even out yet. And we stumbled into the front door, Agni waiting for us, with a sleeping Soma, resting on the stairs.

"Welcome home." He said silently.

We nodded, and walked up the stairs. Sebastian took Ciel to the bath to bathe him, I went downstairs to do the same. The water was warm and it helped against my own wounds, and bruises. For few minutes my thoughts were to Sebastian, asking him if he was ok.

I am fine, it was thanks to you. Whatever you did, you saved us. Sebastian said to me. I smiled, it was fine if he didn't remember what I said, I would be too embarrassed. What are you and Ciel talking about? I asked him. Sebastian just said to me, Nothing much. Don't stay to long in the water Matthew. I chuckled softly, and relaxed in the water.

My face was soon burning, not from the water, but from what I was going to do after Ciel is safe and sound in his bed.

~ASC~

Sebastian checked Ciel's body, not a scratch or bruise was on him. Matthew had token the brunt of the attacks from the both of them, and made sure not to hurt Ciel He admired that of his mate, but was wishing that he didn't do such dangerous measures to protect them. Ciel sighed as he leaned against the porcelain tub and looked up at Sebastian. "Today...today was just too much." He covered his eyes from the light and Sebastian smirked, "My, my. You must really care for Matthew a lot, you still look a bit shaken from seeing him like that. Was it cause you almost killed him?" Ciel removed his arm and glared at Sebastian, "You shouldn't be talking. He could have very well died by your hands. In fact, those bruises around his neck might have well been a rope attached to a team of horses..." Ciel sunk into the water, till the water was up to his chin, "He could have died...just by simply being choked to death, or being cut down by a sword...so easily. I keep forgetting that he's not like you or the others at the mansion..."

Sebastian looked at Ciel and grabbed a towel, "My lord. Do you happen to recall how Matthew broke the spell?" Ciel shook his head, "I don't know. I've been trying to figure it out, but, no matter how much I try to think, nothing comes to mind. My minds a fog and I can't even remember what happened after that damned siren found me." Ciel sighed once more and stepped out of the tub. Sebastian dried Ciel with the large towel, his thoughts a million miles away. "Do you happen to remember?" Ciel asked. Sebastian shook his head, "Which is strange, in fact I shouldn't have even fallen for such a low level hypnosis. What could have...?" Sebastian shook his head again and grabbed Ciel's clean clothes. "Did, did you happen to see something though? While in that trance, Young Master?" Sebastian said. "Yes, a man and a woman. I couldn't make out their form, but I had this feeling that they were helping Matthew save us." Sebastian hm'ed and he slipped the night shirt on Ciel. "I suppose it doesn't matter. Whatever Matthew did, I'm grateful for it." Ciel said as he and Sebastian walked out of the bathroom. Sebastian nodded, "Yes...but how long can we allow him to keep sacrificing himself like that. One day, I feel he might go too far just to protect those he cares for." Ciel nodded, "Then we have to try harder to protect him as well."

"Yes, my lord."

~ASC~

I opened the door to Ciel's room, and they both stopped talking and stared at me. "Are you feeling fine?" Ciel asked. I nodded and went over to him. He crawled on to his bed, and I tucked him into his bed and gave him a kiss on his forehead. "I'm not a child Matthew." Ciel pouted as he touched his forehead. I chuckled softly and ruffled his hair, "I know. I'm just glad to have you back to normal." His blue eyes looked up at me and he huffed as he buried his face into his pillow. "I'm glad you're safe." He muttered. I made a move to get off his bed, but his hand grabbed mine. "..." He looked away, I knew what he wanted to ask me, but his pride is getting in his way.

The bed creaked and I scotched closer to Ciel. He moved closer to me as well, and buried his face into my chest, "Good night, Ciel." I said softly. My fingers ran through his hair, and he soon fell asleep in my arms. Sebastian turned the candles out, and he removed Ciel from my hands, and laid him down properly on the bed. I slid off the bed and left his room, Sebastian following behind me.

"Matthew, I'm sorry I fell for her trap." He said. He's been beating himself up, ever since we left the brothel but no matter how many times I told him it was fine, he persisted. "How did I even fall for that? It's impossible! I was stronger than her, I shouldn't-"

It's ok. I thought my throat ached too much to continue to speak; You're back, with me now. I looked up at him and he smiled at me, 'Yeah.' We continued to walk down the hallway and I stopped, S-Sebastian. I want to give you something.

"Hm?" He went.

Wait five minutes here, and then come to your room. Ok? I told him.

Why? He asked.

Just do it! And no trying to peek in my mind! I rushed off, my thoughts repeating over and over for him not to peek, and he just sighed and nodded as he counted the seconds in five minutes. Rather irritating if I do say so myself.

~ASC~

"299, 300." Sebastian muttered. He walked to his bedroom and knocked softly, "I'm coming in." There was no response on the other side, and he opened the door and his eyes widen at the image before him.

Matthew was on his bed, naked. His eyes were tightly shut, a blush on his cheeks and he squeaked out, "Please, be gentle." Sebastian walked into the room, almost in a stunned daze, and he immediately locked the door and just stayed standing in the middle of the room. He wasn't sure if this was a trick, or if this was real.

Y-you don't want me? Matthew cracked his eyes open and the glowing green orbs looked at Sebastian's own red eyes. "Don't toy with me Matthew. As patient as I am, I can snap in just seconds." He stared at Matthew, looking his body up and down. The air was cold in the room, and Matthew shivered slightly, his nipples were already hardening nubs, his smooth scarred stomach quivered, as if it was being touched by him already. Sebastian's eyes continued down to the patch of gold hairs, to Matthew's manhood that lay between his creamy legs that now seem longer than normal. Thoughts of wrapping the legs around his waist, and ramming into the blonde till he screamed, filled Sebastian's mind. Matthew closed his eyes tighter, the blush darkening from Sebastian's thoughts. He looked so innocent, his hands clutching the bed sheets, his legs slightly spread open, and the blush increasing more and more till Matthew finally looked at him with those large green eyes. Please, I-it took a lot of courage for me to do this. Don't let it go to waste.

With those words, his clothes felt too constricting and he was on top of Matthew in a matter of seconds, attacking the Blonde's lips. Matthew groaned, a little from pain, and a little from the pleasure, as the demon's hands roamed his body. His hands gripped Matthew's thighs and he pressed against Matthew, grinding hard against the blonde. Matthew gasped and he quickly thought, W-wait! Matthew pushed Sebastian away and looked up at him; I've never had s-s-

"Sex." Sebastian said. Matthew blushed deeper and Sebastian took Matthew's right hand and kissed the cut palm, "I know. I'm sorry for going too fast. I'll go slowly, ok?" He licked at the wound and led trails of kisses down Matthew's arm; he lightly nipped his shoulder, and nimbly touched the bruised neck. "Thank you for this Matthew." He whispered silently as he laid more kisses down Matthew's chest. He lightly nipped an erected nipple, and Matthew hissed and he arched his back. Sebastian smirked in satisfaction and with a husky voice he said, "Like that?"

Matthew bit his bottom lip, but nodded to Sebastian. "Good, then I'll continue." He sucked the small pink bud, twirling his tongue on the tip. Matthew let out a breathy moan, and Sebastian's hands wandered down and he took Matthew's manhood and gave it a light squeeze. "Ah~" Matthew gasped from the sudden touch and Sebastian grinned, "Damn myself for hurting your beautiful neck. Now I can't hear your voice fully." He slowly pumped Matthew's penis, invoking more soft moans from the blonde and he laid kisses on his mark that lay over Matthew's heart.

The mark warmed Matthew over, bringing him a small sensation of pleasures, along with Sebastian's menstruations to his lower half. "Matthew." Sebastian called out, "Do you like this as well?"

"Y-yes." Matthew breathed out as he bucked in Sebastian's hand. Sebastian smiled and pulled away from Matthew. The blonde whimpered in disappointment, Please, don't stop. Matthew begged.

"If you want me to continue, undress me." Sebastian ordered.

Matthew looked at Sebastian, slightly surprised at his words, "Un...Undress you?" Sebastian nodded and smirked at him, It's not much Matthew. Just undress me... Slowly. Sebastian thought. Matthew gave him a silent ok, he hesitantly touched Sebastian's coat and he slowly unbuttoned him, Sebastian silently watching him. Matthew removed the coat and vest, leaving only the white sleeve buttoned-shirt, and he let out a small groan, Sebastian, why are you doing this? He bit his bottom lip, his throbbing erection wanted sweet release, and Sebastian was just playing with him.

"I told you, I'm going to take it slow. But, I want you to get involved as well. Now then, continue." He purred. Matthew tried to unbutton the white shirt, and Sebastian decided to 'motivate' Matthew. He started to rub Matthew's inner thigh, his hand going up and up to the forgotten member.

"S-Sebastian!" Matthew tried to stop a moan, he was starting to get angry at Sebastian, and frustrated with the shirt! He ripped it off and Sebastian snickered at him, "Easy there, slow remember. If not, I could just take you immediately." Matthew blushed and shook his head, I'll be patient. He thought.

"Good boy. Continue."

Matthew's blush grew darker as he unzipped Sebastian's pants and lowered them. His eyes widen as Sebastian's erection bobbed out, it was fully erect and Matthew looked away. "Don't be embarrassed. This is what you do to me." Sebastian chuckled and he wrapped his arms around Matthew's waist. The blonde hissed in pain, Wait, my back is still bruised! Sebastian stopped and gingerly trailed his fingers up Matthew's back. Matthew winced slightly and Sebastian frowned.

"If I were to enter you lying down, it will just hurt even more..." A mischievous grin grew on Sebastian's face, "Well then, I suppose we'll just have to do it like this." He grabbed Matthew's thighs and made him sit on his lap. Matthew bit back a groan as both their erections rubbed together. "Now then, this might feel strange, but as I promised, it won't hurt you, my control over our bond will make sure of that." Sebastian laid a kiss on Matthew's mark and his hands grabbed Matthew's behind, startling the blonde.

Sebastian chuckled softly and Matthew wrapped his legs around Sebastian's waist. Taking this as an ok, Sebastian lifted Matthew slightly, he knew that he was going way to fast and that Matthew probably didn't knew that he could be prepared, but he was just so eager to take Matthew, so the tip of his penis was near the blonde's entrance, and he looked to Matthew to be sure. Matthew started to breathe a little faster, suddenly getting a little nervous and Sebastian just growled softly to comfort the boy, "It's alright." Matthew nodded and wrapped his arms around Sebastian's neck a little tighter, and Sebastian inserted himself into Matthew in one quick thrust. Matthew grunted softly, and clutched Sebastian's shoulder; there wasn't any pain, but just some discomfort and some warm buzzing pleasure going through his body.

Sebastian's hands clutched Matthew's hips roughly, and he moved deeper into Matthew, letting out a groan, "So...tight...Matthew!" His eyes flashed red and he started pulling out and thrusting himself back into Matthew's small hole. Matthew arched his back and a moan escaped his lips and he slowly started to join in with Sebastian's rising rhythm.

Sebastian's form started to shift, his fangs peaked out, and his claws cut into Matthew's skin. He wanted to ravish the blonde, go completely wild, to have the blonde scream his name, but knew that he may lose too much control and end up hurting him. He growled in frustration, and smirked as he thrusted faster, trying to find the sweet spot. His hips rocked against Matthew, and the blonde kept giving off small mewls of pleasure.

Matthew's eyes widen and he let out a gasp, "S...Sebastian!" He strained out of his bruised throat. Sebastian struck the bundle of nerves again, and he looked at his mate who threw his head back, calling his name over and over for each thrust, "Fah...faster!" Matthew begged. Sebastian's eyes widen at the sight of this and he ran a tongue over his lips and fangs. Sebastian chuckled at this as he continued to make love to his mate as he nipped the tender flesh of Matthew's chest, leaving small blossoms scattered around the wonderful skin. His claws dragged down Matthew's thighs; cutting the soft flesh and having blood trickle down. Sebastian kissed the moaning blonde passionately, their heated bodies moving as one as Matthew responded to everything Sebastian did to him, giving off soft pants "More~ Give me so much more~"

Sebastian was utterly please at this, the other's tight velvety walls sucking him in deeper, he loved how Matthew wanted all of this and he obliged happily, he thrusted harder and faster into Matthew, the blonde groaned louder, as he grew closer and closer to his release. He dug his nails into Sebastian's shoulders and he panted, "S-Sebastian...I'm going to...ah...come!" Sebastian smirked and he wrapped his arms tight around Matthew's waist, "Let me help then." He bared his fangs and bit the mark on Matthew's chest. Matthew threw his head into the air and screamed Sebastian's name, and he came on his and Sebastian's stomach.

Sebastian groaned when Matthew tightened around him, and he came within Matthew. He pushed Matthew down on to the bed, making the blonde wince when his back struck the bed. They lay there, panting and Sebastian wrapped his arms, gently around Matthew's body, he wanted to take the blonde over and over again, but his mate was already tired, and deserved some rest, perhaps they could last longer, but for now this was enough. "Matthew." He whispered silently, and he nuzzled Matthew's neck and he licked the bruised neck, "Matthew." He repeated his name over and over, "All mine, only mine." He looked at Matthew and the blonde blushed as he snuggled closer into Sebastian's arms, "Your mine as well. Only for me." Matthew shyly buried his head into Sebastian's neck and gave the demon a small love bite.

Sebastian touched the small red mark and he smiled at Matthew, "Rest now mate." He lightly kissed Matthew's lips and pulled the covers over their bodies, "Tomorrow will be a new day, with you and I together again."

Matthew nodded and he buried his head into Sebastian's chest, and softly whispered, "Good night then my...Soul mate." Matthew held Sebastian tightly and let himself be lulled by the demon's heartbeat. Sebastian looked down at Matthew as he ran his fingers through the golden hair. He hummed the strange tune that Matthew would hum, and for some reason words came into his mind, "How wonderful life is, now you're in the world~" He quietly sang to Matthew. He laid a kiss on the crown of Matthew's head and shut his eyes, wanting once more to visit Matthew's dreams.

He is mine, and I am his. My mate, my Matthew...

Me*Rolls around floor.* / Kyaah so embarrassing! I'm not use to writing these kinds of scenes! My poor Matthew! Now deflowered by the lecherous demon Sebastian! How cruel Sebastian, don't you know I created him! He's mine! Kyaah! Fangirls, they wanted you to lose your virginity so early Matthew, forgive me!

Sebastian: ...Is this going to be a common thing she does, every time we fuck?

Matthew: don't say fuck! You-You lecher!

Sebastian: How about making love?

Matthew: Sh-shut up! Stupid perverted Sebastian. Never talk to me again!

Sebastian: *Rolls eyes* Anyways, are little author's having a... *Looks to authoress, who is still rolling on the floor.* nervous breakdown, to put it lightly. Anyways, I'll be saying this then. Thank you for the reviews, and please continue, if not for me, then for my little blonde bunny to keep screaming my name.

Matthew: STUPID WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TELLING THE READERS! *Starts smacking him* Don't listen to this fool! Please, just review if you like. And from now on, ignore my authoress, and Sebastian, this isn't going to be a regular occurrence. It's just a...well I guess a nervous breakdown...Anyways thank you all.

Me: *Gets back up* All together guys!

MattSebMe: *Bows* "Thank you!"