In Your Arms, I Lay
By: sleepdeprivedsoul
A/N: Terribly sorry for the lateness of this chapter. You might now want to hear my excuses, but I'll tell you guys anyway. The reason why this was so delayed is that I had to move halfway around the world for my job. If that wasn't enough, I was already required to take their own version of the national board exams since apparently, my license to work wasn't enough. (Blergh!) Needless to say, it was quite a busy few months for me.
I am so very thankful though to all you people who still stuck with me through all this. Sorry for the shortness of this chapter. I wanted to revise it and add a little more to it, but I figured I'd never post it if I had to wait. So, here you go! Hope you enjoy!
Chapter 2
Frigid blue eyes narrowed in suspicion and contempt met his words. Despite the fact that he introduced himself as the King of the Underworld, the root and cause of all that is evil and miserable in this world, he could not detect even the slightest change in the others demeanor, or even the smallest hint of fear from his eyes. Instead the child bore his curious regard head on, chin jutted out in defiance, shoulders and back held arrogantly as if he should be the one in awe of his presence.
What a truly interesting child you are. I can see why my little brother is so taken with you.
Not a second after the words have passed through his mouth did a shot ring out, the bullet narrowly missing his head by a few centimeters. His temple throbbed for a second with the burn of the swift passage of the bullet before his supernatural healing abilities kicked in and the pain receded of its own accord.
Do not call me a child!
With a lift of his right brow he commented wryly, And are you not one? I dont think humans have evolved so far to consider someone of your stature to be an adult already.
Another warning shot was fired, and this time, Ciel was not shy of hitting his mark. It wouldve caused him considerable damage were it not for the fact that he was a demon, and thus, was quite impervious to human inventions.
Really! How rude! And here I was trying to be nice out of consideration of my little brothers feelings, Lucifer declared in mock distress while slowly advancing upon the figure in bed. Ciel watched his advance with cold, determined eyes, bracing himself for the demons retaliation.
A blink of his eyes was all it took for the demon to reach his side in an instant and push him down to bed, on hand tightly grasping his neck in a chokehold.
Little boys like you should learn to be a little more respectful of your superiors.
The tingling of his senses was all the warning he had before a ball of crackling pure black matter was hurdled in his direction. He barely had time to teleport himself away to avoid getting hit. Unlike human inventions, materials made up of spiritual energy could seriously hurt and ultimately kill his kind.
Id appreciate it brother if you stopped messing with things that do not belong to you.
A dark chuckle. So you finally graced us with your presence.
A single glance at the demon of the manor showed that all was not right with the other. Sebastians eyes were half-lidded and glazed. He was panting slightly and his cheeks were suffused with warmth. His hair was disheveled and his clothes were in a disarray, as if he just got up on bed and put his clothes on in a hurry.
I see it has started. In rapid footsteps, Lucifer crossed to the other side of the room, where Sebastian held himself up barely
He ran a critical eyes on the other before stating quite curtly, Quick! We must return to the castle
You are mistaken, brother, I have already chosen the one who I will bringing to my bed.
Lucifer stared at the other in incomprehension before sliding his eyes upon the only other occupant of the room. You must be joking!
With difficulty, Sebastian straightened up and met his brothers eyes with conviction. Brother, let me introduce you to Earl Ciel Phantomhive, Head of the Phantomhive household, my mate.