The camera switched on and Authoress cleared her throat, "Welcome back everyone. Sebastian and Matthew are here again." They waved and Authoress grinned, "And a special guest star is here too."
"A guest star?" Matthew raised his eyebrow, "Who?"
"Gentlemen, please say hello to Mara."
Mara enters the room and her eyes searched around, landing on Matthew and Sebastian, "Oh my goodness! Finally I can meet my favorite people ever!" She ran over to Matthew and pulled him into a bone crushing hug, surprisingly a strong grip for a short skinny girl. "Oh goodness you're even more awesome in person, and wow your hair is so cool." She poked his hair, and Matthew just tried to breathe, as he wondered what was going on. Sebastian hm'ed and Mara noticed him, "Sebby!" She ran over to him now, and hugged him just as hard, though he was lucky to have been a demon, and hardly felt the pain.
"Oh goodness I could die this very moment with no regrets, because I'm hugging the most amazing being to have ever existed in the entire universe of all existence!" She almost blacked out and Sebastian picked her up and sat her down on the chair, "A 'little' enthusiastic, isn't she." Sebastian said. Authoress laughed and Matthew chuckled nervously as he rubbed his sides, "Strong hug."
For a moment, Mara sat there in total bliss, but then she snapped out of it and excitedly said, "Okay I think I can be sane for now. First off, I got a surprise for Sebastian!"
"For me?" Sebastian said as he pointed to himself.
Mara nodded and took out a box with holes on it; she opened it and took out a cat, "This is Mr. Dots, say hi!" The cat gave a meow and Sebastian stared at it with wide eyes as he took the cat into his hands, "Hehe, he likes you Sebastian!" Matthew went over and took the cat away from Sebastian, "I'll just hold on to Mr. Dots, just in case you think of cat knapping him."
"But...but..." Matthew stared at him and Sebastian sighed, "Fine..."
"Ah Mara, you're so very interesting. I do not regret having you on here." Authoress grinned and shut her camcorder.
"Thank you Authoress for letting me be a guest! You just made my life complete! Now I have two new friends!" Authoress nodded, "No problem at all. Now then," Authoress clapped her hands and two stage hands put a red plush chair in the middle of Sebastian's and Matthew's, "Please take a seat." Sebastian and Matthew sat at the opposite side of the chair and Mara squealed happily and sat down between them, "Ahh...I am the happiest being on the face of the Earth right now." She grinned and Matthew softly laugh, "It's very interesting to see you for once, we only usually hear from your reviews, or messages from our Authoress, I must say, you blew my expectations. But it's not that bad at all." Matthew smiled at her and Mr. Dots meowed as he lightly batted the feather earring.
"Yes, she is interesting like that." Authoress chuckled and she set her tea down, "I have a very interesting question to ask you Mara. Because of how quickly this story is reaching to the manga, I know that I'm gonna have to stop the story, and then there will be that grueling month long wait just for an update. So I was thinking, what if I did the anime version of this story? Yes the curry arc and the jack the ripper arc will be the same, but then I can try adding more secret missions, and even have the Angel arc. Even if I finished with that one, I can start on the Black Bulter 2 anime version as I had said before. So tell me, what do you think?"
"Sounds pretty good. Awesome, spectacular, wonderful, epic, brilliant...er...I'm running out of smart words, but cool! Sounds like a great idea, I'd love to see how that works out. And if anything happens and you run out of ideas you could always create your own." Mara said.
Authoress nodded at that, "That doesn't sound bad at all. Thank you Mara, oh, I suppose I've been keeping everyone waiting too long. So Mara, will you do the pleasure?"
"Yay!" She shouted, jumping up and down from the chair, "Please enjoy the chapter everyone! But who am I kidding of course you'll enjoy it! Sebby and Mattie are in it, and my friend the amazing Authoress wrote it! If not I'd have to cut someone." She smiled at the camera, batting her eyelashes, but behind that smile was a scary seriousness. She wrapped her arms around Sebastian and Matthew and said, "Teehee. My bestest buddies forever!"
Authoress laughed and the other two just shook their head from the silliness.
Chapter 22
~ASC~
Sebastian rubbed his chest; if you look inside the black coat you would see a footprint, where Matthew repeatedly kicked him when Sebastian strapped him to the bed so he couldn't come with them. Last thing he really needed after all was Matthew screaming at him for leaving him behind, it really crushed his soul when he remembered how those green eyes stared at him, not wanting him to leave, even more so since Matthew wasn't still well enough to combine their souls together.
Something short and blonde rushed passed him into the crowd and the small strawberry-blonde shouted, "So this is the Campania!" Finny stared at the giant luxury ship before them. Sebastian stared at it, he had to admit, it was quite amazing, but he could care less about it, though the trio on the other hand seemed to be focused on the massive cruise ship.
"Sure is huge." Bard said Maylene, Tanaka, and Ciel by his side as they stared at it.
"Please take these to first class suite A66." Sebastian said as he handed the luggage to a clerks man.
"Certainly." The clerk said.
"It's so cool that Mr. Snake gets to go." Finny said aloud, while Snake stared at the box that held his friends with a worried look. "It's because it's part of a footman's job to accompany the master on his outings. Please do your jobs properly while we are gone." Sebastian said.
"Yes sir!" They happily saluted him as they watch the three walk up the stairs.
"Well then..." Ciel said as he turned to give them one last look, "We're off."
The trio waved and shouted goodbye as the Clerk shouted, "We will set sail soon! All boarding passengers please make haste!"
A black gloved hand touched Maylene's shoulder and a man asked, "Hey! Do you know where the 2nd class entrance is?"
"Huh? P-probably over there." Maylene stuttered.
"Thank you! I'll treat you to some tea in the lounge later, what's your room number?" The man flirted with Maylene and she blushed and stammered, "Eeeh! I-I-I-I'm just seeing someone off."
"We'll be pulling up the bridge shortly!" The clerk shouted again.
"Crap!" The man shouted, "Yeah yeah! I'm boarding!" He shouted as he passed the blushing Maylene, but not before calling out to her again, "If I make it back in one piece I'll invite you again! See you!"
Maylene touched her red cheeks and gave a soft oh, "I was hit on for the first time in my life!"
"What's with that playboy?" Bard glared at the retreating figure.
"Those were some interesting glasses!" Finny said as he used his hands to mimic them.
The man rushed forward, passing the crowds of people and carts, "Craaap! If I'm late for this I'll be killed for real!"
Up on the deck Sebastian, Ciel and Snake walked abroad it, "Seems we will set sail shortly." Sebastian said as he looked at his pocket watch. The ship blew its horn and confetti flew down to the crowd on the docks as they waved goodbye to everyone on the ship. In the crowd was the trio and Tanaka and they shouted, "Young master! Take care!"
The dark clothed man sighed in relief as he leaned against the railing, "Phew! Made it just in time. I'm safely on board, all according to plan, so..." He grabbed his hat and pulled it off, revealing short blonde hair, and thick stylish glasses, "Wind in our sails! The future is looking bright! For us, that is." Said the reaper, Ronald Knox.
~ASC~
The boat sailed into the ocean, on the top deck was a small blonde girl with tears in the corner of her eyes as she trembled and stared at another small boy. Said boy raised a hand giving a small wave and he laughed nervously, "I...I thought I'd surprise you." Ciel said.
Elizabeth grabbed Ciel into a hug and shouted, "Even though you said that you couldn't come! I'm so happy!"
"Elizabeth!" The Marquis shouted as she came over, two men behind her, "Please do not display such indecent behavior in public!"
The man by her left was Marquis Midford, Alexis Leon Midford. He said nothing as he glared harshly at Ciel and his group. The younger man on the right was Marquis Midford family eldest son, Edward. "That's right Lizzy. Moreover..." He glared at Ciel and the boy looked back with wide eyes, "I still haven't acknowledged you as my brother-in-law! Ok! So get off her already!" He shouted.
Ciel sighed, as Lizzie clung to his arm, "Come on, brother! Why are you still saying that?" Lizzie pouted at her older brother.
Ciel looked at Alexis Midford that still glared at Ciel. "M...Marquis Midford, I have not seen you in a while. Um..." Ciel stared sweating as the man came closer and closer. He suddenly grabbed Ciel and started squeezing the life out of him as he rubbed his cheek to Ciel's, "Long time no see, my future son! You're as cute as ever!" He blushed happily as he held on tighter to Ciel.
"Dear!" Madam Marquis shouted.
"Father that's not fair! I want to hug him too~" Lizzie said as she tried to pull Ciel out of her father's grip.
"Stop it you two!" Lizzie's mother shouted.
They were at the dining hall; Sebastian and Snake's hair were brushed back as they stood behind Ciel's chair, their foreheads shining from the ocean sun beams. "So you'll be with us for the whole three weeks?" Lizzie asked.
"Yeah."
Lizzie came closer to Ciel, little hearts floating out of her head, "We've never been together for so long before! Escort me to the dinner party, okay Ciel?" She asked.
"Okay, okay." Ciel said, he felt eyes glued to him and he turned his head, only to flinch as he noticed that Edward was glaring at him. "I was supposed to escort her!" He grounded out through his clench teeth. Ciel pressed his back to his chair as he brought his teacup to his lips, "What the hell..." He muttered quietly as Sebastian snickered at him, "Isn't it alright?" He whispered, ticking Ciel off even more, he leaned closer to Ciel and murmured, "The meeting will be held on the night of the 19th. How about taking a good rest occasionally?" Sebastian asked.
Ciel looked at Lizzie who clapped happily as she thought of dressing up. "Well...I guess it's okay occasionally..." Ciel sighed.
Sebastian smirked once more as he watched his master spend the day napping in his room, while his Fiancé was preparing for a small welcoming ball that was to be held tonight. Snake glumly sat in a corner as he tried to scratch a hole into his pants. "Stop that," Sebastian said as he glared at Snake, "I...want to go back to my friends." Snake muttered.
"They are safe; I've made sure that they were properly fed before I locked them up." Sebastian said as he went through Ciel's armoire and took out an outfit for Ciel to wear. It was the same outfit that Lizzie had made for Ciel when she wanted to have a dance at the mansion, it had survived the fighting and he thought it would be better to bring it over for an occasion like this.
"Will Feather be alright by himself?" Snake asked. Sebastian stopped and looked at Snake, "He will be fine...beside it's for his own good." Sebastian walked over to Ciel and lightly shook him, "Young master, time to wake up." Sebastian said softly.
Ciel muttered in his sleep and opened his eyes, "Matthew?"
Sebastian lightly chuckled as he shook his head, "Young master, you depend too much on Matthew. He isn't here to sing you a lullaby you know." He mocked the young boy and Ciel glared at him. "Shut up and do your job." Ciel demanded.
Sebastian bowed to him and started dressing him, "The party will be a small one. Though it would be good to scope it out, our target maybe there after all." Sebastian said as he fixed Ciel's bow and handed him his cane. "Good. Snake, I want you to walk around the upper deck." Ciel ordered as he walked over to the open door.
"Ok." Snake said as he bowed to him and did as he was told.
Sebastian and Ciel walked down the hall and they stopped at a door. Sebastian went forward and knocked on it, "Lady Elizabeth, Young master is here to escort you to the-" The door slammed open before Sebastian could finish and Lizzie snatched Ciel's hands. "Ciel! You're wearing the outfit I had made for you!" She spun Ciel around and Sebastian cleared his throat. "Lady Elizabeth, shouldn't we be heading to the party-"
"Ah!" She screamed as she nodded vigoursly and dragged the poor Ciel all the way over there. Sebastian chuckled and followed after them.
Matthew, I know you can't hear my thoughts since our bond it severed, but it would be nice to have you here by my side. Sebastian thought as he entered the ballroom. Lizzie already had Ciel dancing with him to the beat of a soft piano. Sebastian stood straight as he searched around for the target. His eyes landed on someone in white and his eyes bulged out of his head.
~ASC~
The waves washed over Leviathan's back, the spikes cutting through the water and even separating it for a moment. I've never had the chance to ride Leviathan, nor had I really had the chance to summon him compared to the others. He was a large dragon, though Uroboros true form was bigger than him by 4 times. He was still dependable, but he doesn't like doing favors, so I owe him a lot.
"Now I know that Sebastian means good by making me stay," I said to Leviathan, "But, I don't want to be away from him right now. I mean, wasn't he the one that wanted me to stay by his side? If he can't even keep his own word, then I don't know why we even bother being together." Leviathan's eyes looked up at me and he spoke, a deep rumble caused large ripple waves around his body, "Didn't you say you love him."
"Well, yeah. But I honestly don't know what love truly is." I said as I lay down on his neck, his scales were rough under my hands and I sighed as I rubbed my chest, "Honestly, I have never thought once that I and he were a mistake. Once we formed that bond, all doubts left my mind. It wasn't until I thought he died was when I started thinking this way." My hand lightly brushed the feather and Leviathan's tail swished from side to side as the sun followed after us, it was almost about to set and I wondered how far the ship is from us.
"It is ok to be confused, I am 10,000 years old and sometimes I doubt my mate and I should be together." Leviathan said, "You want to know how I know for sure that we are meant to be together?" He asked me. I lay on his large head and looked down straight into his eyes, "Yes please." He smile, the scales glistening in the light, "There is no sure way." He said.
My smile fell and I glared at him, "Seriously." I told him.
He laughed, almost throwing me off and he said, "If love was so sure, then there would be no doubt."
"You're not making me feel better."
He chuckled again and stopped. I looked up and blinked in surprised at how massive the ship was. "Love is not a simple thing to understand, it will take time to understand each other, if you are willing to put that time in, of course." He says as he stretches out his long neck, the top of his head peeking over the rails. "Till then, you must remember, the good, the bad, everything has a purpose in tearing you or keeping you apart." I hopped off his head and he nudged me with his snout, "Goodbye, boy." He pulled back and I gave him a slight smile, "Goodbye, Leviathan." I returned him back to his world, and I looked around the boat. There were paper lanterns to brighten the upper and lower decks, since they were on, this told me that everyone must be inside, not just humans though, I can feel something else was on here, but it feels massive, not in quality, more in quantity.
I looked at my clothing, I still had my old ones on and I knew that I would stand out like a sore thumb. A door opened, light shining from inside and some man in a white twin tailed suit came out. He had a bottle of champagne and looked quite drunk, "Play this, play that! Bah!" He shouted as he gulped down the contents of the bottle, till only half was left. "No good rich bastards. The whole lot of them!" The man screamed, I smirked and walked over to him.
"Tell me, what instrument do you play?" He looked at me, his cheeks tainted red and his body going side to side. "Huh?"
I cracked my knuckles and grinned at him, "Hope you play piano." I slammed my fist into his face and he was out like a light. "Ouch, that hurts a lot!" My hand stung and I shook it lightly as I looked at the drunken man. "Well, he's almost my size; the shoes will be a problem though." I looked down at my own feet; they were probably one or two sizes smaller than the man's own. "Well, no time to dilly dally."
I removed the man's clothes, leaving him in his boxers and undershirt, and I placed them on. Something in his pocket was poking my side and I took out a black mask with silver vines traveling opposite of each other, and curving on the sides, "Huh a mask? I suppose it would be best to hide my face. It'd be better if I go in as Matthew Ross, pianist." I placed the mask on and looked down at the man, "Great...now what do I do with the body..." I looked around and spotted a lifeboat, "Ah perfect!" I dragged his body to it and dumped him in, his head hitting the boat pretty hard, "Oops." I slipped in an oar and lowered the boat down to the water, "Hopefully he won't get too lost."
The small boat slowly disappeared into the darkness and the door opened once more, "Ah there you are!" I turned around and some man in a black tux ran over to me. "We are sorry for having to hire you last minute. But we really need you to play for us, the ball has already begun!"
"Ah, um yes...is my instrument there?" I asked, slightly nervous.
"Why of course, the grand piano has not been touch...why are you wearing that mask?" He asked me, his eyes narrowing suspiciously at me. Think of something quick, something quick!
"Yes, um... you see if I were to reveal myself, I would not have a moments rest here on this ship. It is so hard to be a pianist, people want you to preform everywhere, and they expect you to do so for free as well! I mean, I remember once-" The man raised a hand to stop me, "Please...we have no time for your story, I know very well how famous you are, only a simpleton will not know...uhm..." So he was bluffing as well.
"Oh yes, I never really introduced myself well!" I gave him a quick bow and said, "My name is Matthew, Matthew Ross."
"Of course I know your name!" He said, puffing out his chest as if I was belittling him, "Anyways, we need you to play, now!" He rushed into the ship and I followed after.
He led me to a large ballroom and pushed me to a beautiful white piano. I looked over at the crowd and they were watching me, whispering, especially one, the man who I lied to, and I could tell that he was telling everyone that I, was playing. My eyes went back to the piano and I took a deep breath, "Now or never." I muttered as I sat down on the bench and my fingers lightly danced over the piano, playing Beethoven's Sonata Pathetique.
At first no one danced, to mesmerize, but then men started asking women to the floor. It surprised me that people would dance to this, to me Moonlight Sonata doesn't seem like something to move together with, it feels like your slowly sinking in to the sea, and the moon is shining down on you. As I continued to play I kept watch of the people, looking for anything suspicious.
The double doors opened and in came Lady Elizabeth and Ciel, she drags him into the center of the room, and they begin to dance. I spot Sebastian, my heart beating loudly in my chest, as I hope he wouldn't look over here.
It was too much to wish for as his eyes passed over me, only to do a double take and his mouth even fell open in shock. Wouldn't the others love to see his shock look, hehe...crap this is no time for jokes, I am screwed! Sebastian looked around and he suddenly disappeared and was behind the curtains, near me.
"What are you doing here?" He growled silently.
I kept my head down, feigning concentration, and I said, "Didn't I tell you? I have a part time job now. You know, I thought I do something during the day." I could feel him glaring at me and I huffed as I changed music, "I didn't want to be away from you...is that so wrong?" He stayed silent and he left me there, watching over Ciel, and scouting out the room. I sighed, the doubt in me growing even more now, and I continued to do my 'job'.
I have played for 3 hours straight, my hands were killing me and the guy finally tells me I can stop. Good, the room was almost empty, Ciel and Sebastian had already left and I walked over to the buffet table and grabbed a glass of wine.
"My, how beautifully you played."
My body froze, and I had to force myself to turn my head, and lo and behold the Viscount Druitt was in front of me. Why does my life suck so badly? He looked at me as he grabbed a wineglass and took a sip, "Only the best of course from the great Matthew. Am I ri-" He stopped talking and the glass fell from his hand, his eyes widen and he gripped my shoulders tightly. "My...Cinderella...I have found you!" He said happily. I gulped and pried his hands off of me, "Ah...I need to leave." I said as I started to back away.
"Wait!" He said as he grabbed my hands, goose bumps immediately erupted on that arm and he pulled me near him. "I have waited so long to see you again; I should have followed you when you left!" He said, for some reason sparkles came around his head as he held my hand, his other arm around my waist, creepy much? "I have to leave." I said once more and I escaped his hold.
"Wait!" He called after as I rushed out of there. "Will I see you again?"
I stopped and looked at him, he looked expectantly at me and I grabbed the door and just left. I didn't even make it down the hall before that gossiping man, I think he's the conductor for the actual orchestra, was in front of me, "Your room has been prepared, as to your liking, your luggage is as well there, so please follow me." He said. I obliged and followed after him.
The room of the 'former' pianist was a first class one. The walls were wall to wall with red and gold flowers creeping up the side, match red and gold carpet was under my feet, so thick and plush that if you wore heels it would sink in by an inch or so. The bed was large, a queen size if I had to guess, with huge pillows, and a thick quilt covering it. There was an armoire filled with clothing, a few suitcases near a table with a large mirror, and in the center of the room was a small circular table with some tea, and stacks of letters, and for some reason a pocket watch, it looked very well made, and now it was mine to keep hehe. "Ah yes, it seems that word got out of who you are, we are trying to find out who it was that did it." Oh I wonder who it can be. My eyes narrowed at him, but the man either didn't notice, or he pretended not to. "If you need anything there is a phone right here." He points to one on the desk, it looked like the one Ciel has and he turned and bowed to me, "If you need anything please call and we will attend to your needs."
I nodded to him and he left the room. I looked back at the room and let out a soft sigh, "Wow...hehe, this is better than my room." I looked around suspiciously and quickly locked the door. "In fact...the bed is so big and soft looking." I kicked my shoes off and threw myself on the bed, bouncing slightly, and I laughed as my body stopped.
"Having fun?"
I sat up immediately and blushed as Sebastian and Ciel were looking at me; the porthole was opened near them. "Ah, C-Ciel! What a coincidence that we would wind up in the same ship, haha." I laughed nervously and Ciel frowned at me, his eyebrow ticking in annoyance. "A certain bird told me that a famous pianist is on board, and he goes by the name of Matthew."
I glared at Sebastian, "You snitch." He turned his head away from me, not looking like he wants to talk. Ciel went to the table and picked up some of the letters, "Unfortunately, if you were to be seen with me, it would arouse suspicion."
"Actually, I could say that I accepted your invitation. Anything really, just as long as I can avoid Viscount Druitt." Ciel froze and I can see his body shiver in disgust, "If he were to see you with me, it'd be worse! Matthew this is an order, you must not speak to me, not unless we come to you. I need you also to keep the Viscount's attention away from me."
"But-" Sebastian and I said together.
Ciel glared at me, "This is an order." He said.
I sighed and stood up from the bed, and I bowed to him, the mask in my hand and over my heart, "Yes, my lord." He nodded to me and made a move back to the porthole. "Sebastian, you will not interfere with Matthew at all. And Matthew, keep the mask on so no one else can recognize you."
"By 'no one else', do you mean Lady Elizabeth and the Marchioness?" He nodded to me and Sebastian sighed as he walked over to Ciel, "I wish you luck, Matthew." Ciel snuck out of the porthole and Sebastian looked at me, "You..." He didn't even want to finish the sentence.
"Just say it!" I slapped my mouth shut, not meaning to yell out my frustration, and I stared wide-eyed at Sebastian. His eyes were blazing and he stalked towards me, "You," He said harshly, gripping my wrists, "I hate seeing you with another man. You drive me up a damn wall every time I see you near someone." He brought his face close to mine, his fangs peeking out and his whispered into my ear, "If this keeps happening, my self-control will snap, and I'll show you how a demon punishes their own mate." I gulped and he released my grip.
He walked towards the porthole and looked me one last time, "Seb-" I wanted to call him back, to apologize for causing him to feel so angry and jealous, but, he was already out of my room.
There was a stone in my stomach as I closed the window and laid myself back on the bed, a headache coming on from the lack of blood again. Things were going bad, and I don't know how to fix things. Was it really wrong of me to come? I just didn't want to be alone from him, and now he is angry with me, Ciel orders me to be away from him, and now I have to entertain the date-raper from hell.
"Sebastian... I wonder if you can hear me, if you can... I can't wait for my body to get better," I sighed and clutched a pillow near me, "Yeah; I can't wait, I want to have that feeling of you always by my side to return." I yawned and held the pillow closer to my body, "Sebastian..." Sleep over came my body, and I couldn't help but wonder if Sebastian was next to me right now, because I felt something holding my body, so close and so warm.
~ASC~
The morning sun peeked through the porthole as the Viscount Druitt rose. He stretched and snapped his fingers, two male servants entered and they dressed the Viscount. "Were you able to find out where his room is?" He asked the servants.
"No we haven't yet. Though there is a man who will deliver any request to Sir Matthew."
There was a knock at the door and the Viscount slightly tilted his head to the door and one of the servants opened it, "I didn't ask for a delivery man, I want the room number." He huffed.
"Viscount Druitt, pardon me, but there is someone who wishes to see you right now." The servants bowed to him and he huffed as he walked over to the door. "Who is-" He stopped as he stared at the figure leaning on a wall, clothed in white, with a black mask and silver vines decorated on it. "You..." The Viscount was stunned as he stumbled out of his room.
Matthew moved away from the wall and walked over to the Viscount, "You wanted to see me again right?" He asked, his voice had a hint of British accent, and was music to the Viscount's ears. He took his hat off and bowed to Matthew, "I thought you might have run away again. If you had, I would have gone after you and chased you through the seven seas." Matthew chuckled softly, his smile hidden behind the back of his hand, "Ah, I made you laugh! This must be a sign that today will be good. So tell me, Cinderella, was there a reason you came to me?" The Viscount asked.
Matthew stared at him and he smirked, "No reason."
The Viscount smiled brightly and he placed a hand on Matthew's back, "Well then, would you do me the honor by spending the day with me?"
"Of course."
They walked together on the upper deck, the Viscount speaking for the entire time and they finally stopped at the front of the ship. "You've been listening to me yap on and on. Tell me something about yourself."
"Ah Mister Matthew!" They both stopped and looked behind, there was a small brunette boy rushing over to him, and a women running after him, "Johann! Stop!"
The boy, Johann, grabbed Matthew's hand and grinned at him, "You were so cool! Can I have your autograph, please?" The mother rushed over and grabbed Johann away, "Please forgive him, he didn't mean to intrude on your business." Matthew smiled kindly to her and he went down on one knee to Johann, "Do you like the piano?" The boy nodded eagerly, "Do you want to play it someday?"
"Yes, I've been trying very hard to learn. I want to be the greatest Pianist in the whole world!"
"Then, you will become one, until then, if you are really serious, learn to play, practices often. But also remember to have fun, music is about memories brought to life, each and every song you will play will become a part of you ok." He nodded once more and Matthew rifled through his pockets, "Here, let us make it a promise then." He took out a golden pocket watch and opened the inside, "I'm going to mark the date today, so every time you look inside, you will remember the promise." Viscount removed something from his pocket, and handed Matthew the small blade and he carved the date inside. "There, now then Johann, listen to your mother and father ok." He grinned at Matthew and held the pocket watch close to his heart, "Thank you! I'll make you proud!"
His mother grabbed his hand and lead Johann away, "How sweet of you to do that?"
Matthew turned back towards the sea and sighed, "No...He is a good kid, and has the potential to be great, I can tell." Matthew stared out at the open sea and closed his eyes as a gentle sea breeze ruffled their hair and clothing. The Viscount sighed as he leaned against the railing, "You must be an angel, no one can be so perfect like you." Matthew stared at the Viscount, a frown on his face, "Maybe we should stop for today." Matthew made a move to leave and the Viscount grabbed his hand, "Wait, please don't leave. Was it something I said?"
Matthew shook his head and pulled away, "Even Lucifer was an angel, think before you make a horrible mistake." The Viscount smirked as he took Matthew's hand and laid a kiss on the back of his hand, "I have thought it over many times since that day, there can be no mistake, following you would have saved me on that day, instead I turned my back on you and was tricked by a beautiful mockingbird and was sent to jail." He placed Matthew's hand over his heart and with such air of exaggeration he said, "My angel, can you ever forgive me, for leaving you for another?"
Matthew pulled his hand away and stepped back, "I-" Matthew stopped speaking and started moving side to side, "What is wrong?" The Viscount asked. Matthew fell forward and the Viscount caught him and gently brought him down on to the floor. "Matthew!" He lightly touched Matthew's cheek and the blonde's eyes fluttered open, "Ah good, you had me worried for a second."
Matthew sat up and touched his forehead, "Oh my, please forgive me. I...I'll be fine, just a little light headed." Viscount Druitt chuckled as he helped Matthew up to his feet, "You're so much more fragile then you seem. Like a dandelion that can be easily blown away by a gust of wind." Matthew chuckled softly, "If I were to be blown away so easily, this would make our meeting rather short." Viscount smiled happily at Matthew, "My your just as amazing as I imagined."
"So you imagine what I am like? Makes me wonder." Matthew leaned on the railing, the Viscount still by his side, "Wonder what?" The Viscount asked.
Matthew leaned closer to the older man and whispered into his ear for no one else to hear, "If you know what I can do, and can be." The Viscount threw his head back and laughed heartedly as Matthew just looked to the ground, a smirk on his face. "My oh my, what strange words come out of your mouth."
"There is more to me than meets the eyes, just a slight warning for you."
"I want to know everything about you then. Tell me, where do you come from, do you like Paris, or Rome, did you get your looks from your mother or fathe-" Matthew silenced Viscount Druitt by placing his index finger on his lips. "Let me...stay a mystery. Besides, familiarity breeds contempt." Viscount smirked and grabbed Matthew's hand, "Come, why don't we eat a light breakfast, hm?"
"Oh, I can't be around people...someone has told the entire ship of where my room is, and everyone is so eager to eat with me. I would rather have a quite meal, if you don't mind."
"Of course, anything you want." Viscount bowed to and led him to his room.
They sat down and the servants moved around them, setting the food in front of them. "Is this kind of peace more to your liking?" Viscount asked.
Matthew picked up his tea and brought it near his face and breathed in the delicious aroma, "It's perfect. But..." He looked at the servants that were waiting by the side for any orders, "Are you not worried to be seen with a male like myself?" He asked.
Viscount smirked and plucked a grape from the bowl of fruit, "Everything that happens here will remain secret, as far as anyone knows, you have grace me with your presence." Matthew leaned into his seat and smiled at Viscount Druitt, "Then, bon appetite." Matthew sipped his tea and together they ate in silence.
~ASC~
Matthew was once more to perform for the guest on the ship, and the Viscount stayed to watch him for a short while before leaving. Matthew stood up, walked to the crowd and bowed to them, they clapped and he walked off stage. The man from before tried to follow him, kiss up to him, and tried to get him to meet up with some people. Matthew denied those request and locked himself into his room.
"You are in a happy mood." Ciel said, sitting on Matthew's bed, Sebastian standing straight up waiting.
Matthew removed his mask and grinned happily at the two, "Wow, I feel very amazing just so you know." He walked forward and started to stumble a bit. Sebastian went to his side and sat him down on a seat. "What is with that stupid grin on your face?" Ciel asked as he hopped off the bed and stared at Matthew. "Well," Matthew raised a finger up, "One, I could tell you that I'm happy to see you."
"Or." Ciel said.
"Or two, I can show you Mr. Pianist secret stash of happy meds."
"Huh?"
Matthew waved his hand at Ciel to wait and he pointed to a suitcase, "In there, I felt really sick, and nauseous at being anywhere near that guy, so I saw the meds and thought of taking a few and bada bing bada boom, the best hallucination ever!"
"Hallucination?" Sebastian and Ciel said.
"Ah, yes I was so~ high! Hehe, hell I even surprised myself! I didn't know I can flirt, then again it is easy when it's that kind of hallucination." Sebastian raised an eyebrow at this and went to the suitcase he took out several bottles and each one had a plant inside, he opened up one and sniffed it, "This is poppy and," He sniffed it once more and covered his nose, "Angel's trumpet. This can kill you!"
Matthew raised his hands in defense, the goofy smile still on his face, "I did think of the consequences, so I got an expert on plants to help me." Matthew unbuttoned his coat, threw it on the bed, and rolled up his right sleeve, revealing a bandage around his forearm, "Lilith gave me the right amount to make me delusional, yet aware of what I am doing...unfortunately the effects start to wear off after a while so now I feel like I've drank 2 bottles of wine."
Ciel shook his head, "Did you notice anything strange while you were out and about?"
Matthew frowned, "No, nothing unusual, yet at least. The Viscount is quite guarded, a little too touchy though." Matthew shivered and rubbed his arms of the goose bumps, "Anyways, did you find anything?"
Ciel sighed, "Nothing."
"I see." Matthew stood up and clapped his hands together, "Well, I'm going to take a much needed bath, I was told that it was prepared for me, though I think the water is now cool. So if you'll excuse me." Ciel nodded and Sebastian took Ciel out of the room. Matthew stretched and removed the clothing, letting them lie on the ground and he walked into his bathroom, the air inside was slightly warm, but the water was cool to the touch. He sighed and emerged his body into the water.
"So," Sebastian said, leaning against the wall of the bathroom, "What were you seeing that made you so touchy feely?" He asked.
Matthew tilted his head back and grinned at Sebastian, "Who else but you." He stretched his arms out and Sebastian clasped the outstretched hands, "You mean it?" Matthew pulled him down and he laid a kiss on Sebastian's neck, "I cannot lie to you." He pulled at Sebastian's clothing and drew him into a deep kiss. Their tongues danced together as Matthew removed Sebastian's coat, "Matthew wait." Sebastian pulled away from the kiss and Matthew moaned in disappointment, "Come on, this is what you wanted right? It's ok, I'm well enough to continue, so you don't have to worry." Matthew stood up from the tub, water sliding down his body and he pulled Sebastian into his arms, "Matthew don't." Sebastian said, wanting to hold him back and continued where they had left off.
"Please." Matthew whispered, his tongue darted out and he licked Sebastian's lips. Sebastian turned his head away, "You're not in your right state of mind." Matthew smirked and bit Sebastian's neck. The demon shivered from the action and his nails dug into Matthew's back, "Ah~" Matthew moaned and he nipped at Sebastian's neck, "Please, Sebastian."
Sebastian bit his lip, blood dripped down and he pulled Matthew away, "No. Not like this Matthew." Matthew pouted and Sebastian forced him to lie down in the bath, "You're no fun." Matthew splashed some water at Sebastian and the demon sighed as he scrubbed Matthew's body clean, and trying to remove the toxins in his mate's body.
"Sebastian..." Matthew called out, the daze look in his eyes was fading, and he lightly tugging on a lock of Sebastian's hair, "Thanks." Sebastian smiled and he kissed Matthew's forehead. "Just don't overdo it with the drugs, you're still healing." Matthew nodded and Sebastian pulled him out of the water, a large towel wrapped around the blonde's body, "Are you still angry...at me?" Matthew asked as they walked out to the bedroom.
"No...I'm sorry; I shouldn't threaten you like that either." Sebastian toweled off Matthew's upper body, and he made Matthew lie down on the bed and he dried his legs. "Will you stay with me again tonight?" Matthew asked as he sat up and looked down at Sebastian. Sebastian looked up and smiled at him, "As you wish." He brushed his lips against Matthew's knee and he pushed Matthew down onto the bed. "Sorry, your little actions in the tub riled me up, but don't worry, all I want is a taste again." Matthew bit his bottom lip as a blush came to his face, he nodded and Sebastian smirked as he laid a trail of kisses down Matthew's chest.
~ASC~
Ciel's eyebrow twitched in annoyance as he saw Sebastian sneak back into his room. "He's never going to get better if you keep exciting him." Sebastian froze and he looked back at Ciel, a smirk on his face, "Temptation is hard to resist." Ciel rolled his eyes and laid back down on his bed, "Whatever, just take it easy with Matthew. He is still human you know."
Sebastian chuckled, "Yes, all the more reason to keep a tighter hold. All the more reason..." He looked out the window; he could not wait to head back to the mansion with Matthew. Could not wait to be bound together again.
~ASC~
Matthew yawned slightly as he woke up. His body felt weary as he changed clothing, and he went to his table and grabbed the next dosage of medicine to make him hallucinate, it tasted awful as he chewed and swallowed the mixed drugs. A soft knock came from the door and he heard Alistair calling out to him, "My sweet, are you awake?" Matthew grabbed his mask and said, "Come in."
The Viscount opened the door and smiled as Matthew tied the black silk ribbons behind his head, the mask fitting snugly against his face. "Why do you hide your face? It is very beautiful." Matthew smiled back at him as he walked over to Viscount Druitt, "I don't want people to see me only for my beauty, but for the way I project my music."
The Viscount smirked and held out his hand, "Do you want to go up to the deck, or would you like to head to the ballroom."
Matthew made a move to grab Viscount's hand, but stopped when he saw the conductor coming down the hall. "It seems we might have to cancel today's plans Alistair." Matthew walked past the Viscount and went to the conductor, "What is it?"
"Yes, you see, we need you to play for a special occasion."
"What special occasion?" Matthew asked.
"It turns out to be a guest birthday, and upon request, asked for the orchestra to play." Alistair moved behind Matthew and he said, "I'm going to have to leave as well Matthew, I may see you later on today." His words were mysterious, and the look in his eyes made Matthew think that perhaps this 'special birthday' was more than it seemed. "Very well. Let's do this then."
~ASC~
My shoulder stung as I continued to play on the piano, the orchestra playing softly as well. Smudges of blood tainted the keys under my fingers. I had summoned Smoke to search around the group; slowly he moved between the suit cladded men, and fancily dressed women. It was suspicious how they seemed to stick in bundles, and whispered softly. I wanted to continue to look around, but my focus on the piano was splitting too much.
We played for a long time, till even 12 pm, and finally we stopped, it was a good thing too, my hands were killing me. The others started to pack their instruments and I rose from my seat and walked down the stage, Smoke disappeared into the cracks of the wooden floor, and he merged with my own shadow. I went to a wall and leaned against it as the 'party guest' started to leave. Alistair was among the group, and he spotted me and quickly rushed over.
"Amazing performance, just stunning." Alistair complimented me as he laid a hand on my shoulder. "Your friends with Ryan Stoker?" I said, his eyes widen and he looked around cautiously, "How did you know?"
"You were speaking to him a lot. I'm a little jealous." I smirked at him and tilted my head, "Let's go for a walk." He nodded and stuck close to my side, "Now that you mentioned it. I have something I want to tell you." Alastair said.
"Yes, what is it?" I wanted to jump up and down, finally getting closer to the truth of this mission, but I used all self-restraint to control myself. "Well... Have you ever wanted to bring someone back to life?" I stopped and looked away, "Many times..." His hand touched my cheek and he gently made me look at him, "There is a way you know. A way to bring them back. You can join us, and can ask Ryan to do so." I laid my hand over his and gave him a small smile, "No... There's no way to bring them back... It'll be too cruel to do so." He stared at me and nodded, "I see..."
"I don't wish to talk about it anymore. I could use some food." A grin came to my face, the drugs causing me to be loopy again and he smiled back, "Very well, a quiet meal just for me and you." Smoke followed me and Alistair and I wondered what else I can get the Viscount to say.
~ASC~
Ciel gulped as he stared at the two seats in front of him. One was next to Madam Frances, and the other was next to Lizzie. Edward was right behind him, glaring at him, not wanting Ciel to sit next to his sister, and Lizzie looked at him expectantly and Sebastian just laughed inwardly, but a damn smirk was on his face.
Ciel step towards the chair near Lizzie and he could hear a growl behind him, he stopped and went to the seat next Frances, and he heard a whimper. He stopped and stared at Alex Midford, "Alright." He snapped his fingers to Sebastian, and Ciel found himself seated next to Alex and Lizzie, and Edward seethe in anger as he sat between Lizzie and his mother, though he was happy to be next to Lizzie, he was pissed that she was only paying attention to Ciel.
This is torture; Ciel thought as everyone started talking, I wondered if Matthew is doing... No, as bad as this little outing is for me, Matthew has it worse, especially with that man. Ciel stomped down a shudder as he remembered the Viscount touching his waist during the Ripper mission. Matthew, I do not envy your right now. Ciel thought as Edward started arguing with him, for hogging Lizzie.
~ASC~
Matthew threw himself at the bed, his body was aching, and he felt slightly woozy for having to keep Smoke around for such a long time. But he received some good information from Smoke, just not enough. He made Smoke return back to his world, and he heard the porthole creak open.
"Matthew, what did-"
"A lot, I learned a lot." Matthew groaned, "Pay attention because I don't think I'll be able to repeat myself again." Matthew sat up and he explained everything he learned. Ciel and Sebastian frowned slightly at this, "Then...tomorrow for sure?" I nodded as my eyes started to feel heavy, "Yes. Tomorrow."
"Very well, good job Matthew. Rest easy, and leave everything to us tomorrow." Ciel said. Matthew nodded and laid back down on the bed, "I'd like that a lot." He yawned and Sebastian took Ciel back to his own room, and came back to the sleeping Matthew.
He shook his head, really wishing Matthew had stayed at the mansion. He picked him up and slowly stripped him of his clothing, and dipped his body into the warm bath. Matthew was now half-conscious and Sebastian washed his body. Matthew gave a small moan of annoyance, wanting to go back to sleep in the large comfy bed, but Sebastian ignored this and continued.
He dried him with a large fluffy towel, and slipped on some nightwear onto Matthew's body and he laid him back to bed.
"Sebastian." Matthew called out.
Sebastian looked down at Matthew as the lights died out by his will. "Yes Matthew?"
"I can't help but feel worried about tomorrow." Matthew stared ahead and his fingers gripped the bed sheets, Sebastian frowned and crawled onto the bed, his hands lying on either side of Matthew's head, "Why do you worry love?"
"Because... Death has been following too closely than normal, and I fear, it will try to claim you, or Ciel from me." Sebastian touched Matthew's cheek and laid a small kiss on his mate's forehead, "I'll make sure nothing happens." Matthew bit his lip and looked away, "You're getting weaker...aren't you?" Sebastian paused and stared down at Matthew, the blonde waited for his answer, and he said, "Yes. I-I am. But I'm still powerful, that is something you do not have to worry about!"
"Sebastian," Matthew shook his head and his arms wrapped around Sebastian's neck, "I don't want to take that risk. Just bind us together, I'm well enough to handle it!" A small smile came to Sebastian's lips, though his eyes held sorrow, "I still have three more days Matthew, I can wait a little longer. I don't want to kill you because of my love for you."
A tear slipped down Matthew's face and he whispered, "But-" Sebastian pressed his lips to Matthew and smiled down at him, "When this is all over, I will restore our bond, and together forever, we will be one, once more."
"...Ok Sebastian..." Matthew said.
With the back of his hand, Sebastian stroked Matthew's cheek, wiping the tear away, and he whispered, "I'll grant you a wish tonight Matthew, what would you like?"
"Just...stay with me again tonight." Sebastian smirked and lay down next to Matthew, "Such a simple wish, I thought you would have argued to restore our bond right now." Matthew wrapped his arms around Sebastian's waist and buried his face into the crook of his mate's neck, "I don't want to argue...I just want to sleep peacefully again, knowing that you're by my side." Sebastian's arms went around Matthew's shoulders, "So much pain I put you through my love, but tomorrow, everything will end." Matthew nodded and he held Sebastian tighter, the heat from the demon's body, lulled him to sleep, and sweet dreams of him and Sebastian, danced in his mind.
Tomorrow...it will all end...
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So many questions must be roaming through everyone's mind, so many. Anyways, to my viewers, what do you think of making the anime fan fiction of Black Butler? As I said, some things would be different in there, but certain things will remain the same, as in Matthew and Sebastian pairing, the Jack the Ripper and Curry Arc, and also certain surprises. What do you think though; I would like your honest opinion. Please PM about this, and of course, thank you for reading.