Ash's POV

She slept on my back as I carried her up the stairs. She mumbled a bit as we went. Something like "Don't eat mister Mittens!" and "Off with her head! Down with the white Queen! " in other words I was quite confused. I finally reached the door to the queen's study where she had The Phantomhive child with her along with that accursed Demon. I knocked softy. "Come in. " She said softy. After opening the door I walked in smoothly. "Young Alexandria is here your majesty. " A smile graced her face and her eyes lit up; "Let her in then!" I smiled and turned a bit so she could see her niece. Victoria laughed and pointed to the small love-seat next to her. With a nod I set her on the seat. Then Alexandria opened her eyes slowly and quite gracefully, surprisingly.

"Auntie! " She called out upon seeing Victoria. Victoria smiled at her and gave the child a hug. Alexandria seemed to brighten the Queen's soul more with just that hug. She must have a bit of angel blood in her. She is interesting, I might need her later on. "Auntie. Why haven't you gotten rid of Ash?" Scratch that I might kill her. With that I left to get everything in order once more.

Alexandria's POV

Li Hua and Li Ming walked to me and both stood behind me quietly. I smiled at my auntie and sat back down on the love-seat. " I came to visit on a whim sorry auntie." I apologized embarrassed. She laughed and smiled brighter than she had for the past few months. "No dear it is a good that you came. The days have become harder without my dear Albert..." She cried with great sorrow at having said his name. I jumped up and hugged her. "Shh. Auntie you have to be strong, dear uncle Al would have wanted you to stay strong for your people." She nodded at me and cleaned her tears.

"Ohh! Dear, meet Earl Ciel Phantomhive. Ciel my dear niece Duchess Alexandria Eli Northland." I looked over to the Earl and nearly laughed. He looked so cute! I ran over to him and hugged him, completely ignoring my manners naturally. "You are Soooooo cute! Ahh if I could have had a brother...My mother decided no more children after me. How lonely I was...and am." I cuddled him in my arms and lifted him over to my seat, placing him in my lap. He looked irritated and like he was about to snap. I snapped my finger and clued Li Hua and Li Ming into action. Li Hua fanned us while Li Ming presented Ciel with a plate of different treats. Devil's cake, Angel food, Strawberry shortcake, pineapple upside-down cake, velvet cake, banana split cheese cake and a selection of fruits. "Eat whichever you would like Dear." I encouraged as I saw his eyes widen and gleam at the plate. He seemed to forgive me and take the bait as he ate a bit of the Devil's cake.

I couldn't help but smile at him, he seemed like a serious kid but he is sweet in his own way that much I could tell. "Auntie I have decided to take the job but you promise I don't have to do field work!?" She smiled at me with a hint of sadness in her eyes but nodded. "Okay, then you can send me the archives in your position and a paper naming the current missions to look out for. I will need somewhere safe to place them once they have been looked over and organized...I might get a secret room created..." I highly doubt that someone will try to steal the information because I will not be as well known as the other agents. Then again it would be best to start work on the room immediately, one can never bee too cautious. Auntie nodded at me with a grim expression. "Yes, I shall send it all with Earl Grey." I looked at her and frowned; I dislike Earl Grey...a lot. I didn't protests though, it would have been too much. I was already being informal, no need to be down right imprudent. I nodded with a grimace. Ciel ate happily but listened to the conversation nonetheless. I patted his head and swiped off a bit of frosting from his cheek. I licked my fingers savoring the thick yet creamy chocolate frosting. As I did so I felt stares, intense stares at that. I looked up to see everyone staring at me. My Aunt, Ciel, the twins, Ciel's butler; It was quite disconcerting. I looked at the innocently with a tilt to my head. "May I ask what it is that has concerned you all? Do I have something on my face?"

They all nodded a negative but still seemed a bit dazed; I wonder why. "Well, I also wanted to inform you auntie that I might be adding a new branch to my company. We might invest in baked goods as well...like bread and pastries. I am currently working on a packaging that will not only look revolutionary but be revolutionary; with a design built to keep the goods in great condition for longer. What do you think?" She looked at me with doubt. "I'm sure it will be nice Alexandria." I gave her a stoic look. "Lying is a sin Auntie. A simple, I am unsure dear but the idea of it sounds nice dear, would have been sufficient. But beyond that I do hope you do look out for it. " I said in a calm tone that portrayed no true emotion. I then placed Ciel on the sofa and kissed his forehead. "I hope to see you all again...maybe...hopefully...not too soon. Good day to you all! Li Hua, Li Ming...lets go. Good day Auntie." With that I took my leave.

Once outside again, we made our way back to the square where the carriage was waiting. As we walked I took notice of the chilling morning air, it was a bit bad. It reminded me of myself in a way. Beautiful, bright, and shining from your window but harsh, cold, and gloomy once you stepped outside your home. I miss my parents. I sighed as I entered the carriage,

"Mistress Alexandria, are you ill?" asked Li Ming, concerned. I smiled at her. "No, I am not ill. I am just lonely. Nothing to worry about. " I responded and turned towards the window. I was then suddenly hugged by both of the twins. "We are here for you Mistress! Do not feel lonely. " Li Hua declared sounding determined as Li Ming kissed my cheek. I hugged them back and giggled. I was happy, I am happy. I am happy, happier then I have been in months. I smiled at them and laughed as Li Ming told me a joke. This feeling I get with them is something I like, I never really had any friends. I then stopped laughing. Li Ming and Li Hua looked at me questioningly. "Are we friends? " I asked shyly, hoping they would say yes. They laughed and nodded hugging me. "Best Friends." They told me with a twinkle in their eyes, a good twinkle. I smiled and started crying with happiness. They hugged, kissed and petted me trying to stop my crying. I giggled through my tears. Yes, I am happy, I hope mother and father can see this, my happiness.

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