This is a taste of what it would be like if Sebastian had contracted with Ciel when he was 8, instead of 10. (Just assume that his parents died two years earlier than in the actual story.)

All Kuroshitsuji rights belong to Yana Toboso!

*Reminder: He's eight in this story.

The thunder crackled as an almost violet light flashed across the room, momentarily making the dark visible. Ciel sat up, breathing hard. His tiny hands clutched at his chest, holding the white cotton nightshirt he was wearing. His forehead was slightly sweaty, along with the palms of his hands. He gazed over at the window to the left of his bed, and saw the source of his nightmares: the rain. The pitter patter of the drizzle hitting the earth from outside slowed his racing heart. Knowing that his dreams weren't real, and that there were no monsters with thundering voices, calmed him.

Other monsters on the other hand, caused him no trepidation.

His lips trembled, as he opened them to speak: "Sebastian."

Another light splashed across the room, and with a small shriek he ducked under the covers.

"Yes, young master?" the kind voice spoke from outside the sheets. The thunder caught up with the lightning, and a cacophonous boom echoed outside. Ciel couldn't respond, for the monsters weren't far off, too real in his mind. He felt the nice monster sit beside him on the bed.

"Did you have another nightmare?" the benevolent voice whispered. Ciel slowly pulled back the sheets, seeing the pink glittering eyes in the darkness. He nodded his head. Sebastian sighed, holding out his hand.

"Come here," he said, coaxing the small child from his blanket fortress. Ciel hesitated, slowly removing the sheets off of his body and legs, preparing to move to the safety of the monster's arms. He reached out his tiny palms, fingers stretched to make contact, when another flash of light lit up the room. Ciel whimpered and quickly made his way to the monster's side, clutching his large hand. Sebastian took the small boy into his arms, cradling him against his chest.

"It's okay, young master. I'm here." He rubbed his hands over the small of Ciel's back, trying to comfort him. Ciel snuggled his head against Sebastian's chest, trying hard not to cry. He breathed in the comforting scent of his butler, trying to stay relaxed.

Honestly, Sebastian thought. What an odd, troublesome child. Unafraid of monsters but afraid of natural forces.

He stayed like that for some time, holding his little master. When he felt a less labored breathing against his chest, and when he heard a slower heartbeat, he laid the boy back onto the bed. The boy didn't wake. He replaced the sheets over him, and tucked him in. He stood back and half-smiled at the tiny, sleeping human. Assuming all was well, he trudged over to the open door, trying not to wake him. He was already one foot out the door frame when he heard the tiny voice again:"Sebastian."

He let out a small sigh. He returned to the little boy's side. "Yes, my lord?"

The little lord looked up at him through cobalt and lavendar eyes. His voice was a barely audible whisper. "Stay?" he asked. A question, not a demand. Sebastian almost chuckled.

"Yes, young master." He sat on the bed again, this time removing his shoes. Ciel, in anticipation, scooted over to the middle of the bed. Sebastian laid back and slid under the covers. He laid on his side, facing the little boy.

"Go to sleep," he said to him. Sebastian closed his eyes, pretending to sleep, as it usually helped the small child rest if he thought that he was resting too.

Ciel couldn't sleep. He looked over at Sebastian, who seemed to be asleep. Ciel bit his lip, unsure if what he was about to do was okay. He decided it would be fine, and he proceeded to slide over slowly, until he was right next to his butler.

Sebastian was only the teeniest bit surprised, the corners of his mouth turning upwards into a smile. He sighed once more, and pulled the small boy against him. Ciel snuggled into his chest, holding the fabric of Sebastian's shirt in his hands.

"Goodnight, young master."

Awwwwh what cutesy tooth rotting fluff! :3 Review? Give me more ideas for baby Ciel and Sebastian to do!