Disclaimer: I don't own Kuroshitsuji. Only the characters in which I own. The rating is also clearly M for a reason. Blood, Gore, Sex, Profanity, the usual. Anyway, I'm sorry for the extremely late update. School seriously is a pain in my ass. Anyway please enjoy the story. Also No flames, and constructive criticism is welcomed. Again I'm sorry for the late update.

Summary: Just like the Rose she was both beautiful and deadly. She was beautiful like the satin red petals, and deadly like the thorns that adorn it's stem. And it was because of this that she seemed to captivate him. She was his beautiful rose and he intended on keeping it that way.

Chapter Three: Stains Of Red

:::Rina's perspective:::

I rubbed my eyes feeling a warm sensation to my left.

"Good morning my lady." I almost fell out my of my bed in pure surprise.

"Sebastian?! When did you get here?! And I'm indecent!" I babbled while somewhat shrieking.

"I came here personally to wake you in stead of . He had other duties to attend to." Sebastian gave me a devilish smile that seemed to always warm me up.

"Very well. I am awake so you may leave now so I may dress." I spoke composing myself from my earlier semi heart attack.

"I cannot do that my lady. What kind of butler would I be if I were to leave one of my lord's guests alone with something as difficult as a corset?" My eye twitched.

"Are you implying I am too dim witted to figure out a simple corset?" My glare settled upon his chest due to his height.

That man had to be like six foot two. I huffed aggravated by how short I am. Curses for me being a measly five foot five and a half.

"You look rather adorable in this flustered state." Sebastian mused which only made me seethe that much more.

"I am a noble woman . Not some toy to be played with. I would appreciate some form of respect sir." I demanded.

I sound like I am a child. I'm eighteen for Christ sakes then realization then dawned on me. Maybe the reason he is single is due to his very flirtatious manner. It would seem plausible since he is teasing me.

"But of course. I will keep that in mind when in front of your cousin and your mother my lady." He smirked holding up my corset.

"Just then? Does that mean I will be subjected to your merciless ridicule while behind closed doors?" I frowned deeply.

I then sighed heavily turning around so that devil of a man would not see my exposed chest and placed my hands on the dresser as he slid the corset around my apparently "perfect curves".

"On second thought don't answer that. I fear I may not want to know the answer." I gripped the dresser as Sebastian pulled the strings awfully tight.

"Not so tight you demon! I still need room for my organs!" I howled wiggling and loosening it slightly so I could breath normally.

He was fixing to pull again and I turned abruptly tying the strings myself.

"Kill me now then you will not have a chance to court me and you say you are intelligent. I'm beginning to doubt your words good sir." I spoke with a little bit of tease to my voice.

"Is that teasing I hear in that silky voice of yours?" Sebastian's gloved fingers lifted my chin.

"Oh I do think you are indeed perfect for me my dear." Sebastian spoke with a husked tone to his voice.

"I wouldn't say that quite yet . It takes more to win over a Dalles then that even if you are devilishly handsome." I chuckled slipping into a scarlet red dress my mother had gotten me recently to "make up" for her lack of presence during my break period between tutoring sessions.

"I see... You are a very much worthy prize I would say." With that the two of us left my quarters down to the dinning room.

Ciel was situated at the head of the table as per usual and a seat was set up for who I assumed was myself and my mother.

"It is about time you showed up. Sebastian what was the hold up?" Ciel demanded.

"My corset Ciel. It's old. And Sebastian had to help me lace it yet again." I spoke softly taking a seat next to him.

"I will have Sebastian buy you a new one." Ciel answered as Sebastian poured tea for Ciel.

Grell poured tea for me and my mother and we both sipped at it.

What is this?! It's salty?!

"What?! Who makes tea salty?! You had one job Grell!" My mother made a big fuss about the tea and Grell had taken both cups away.

"What?! Another killing?!" Ciel gawked.

Sebastian seemed just as surprised as I was but mother seemed a bit less surprised then the rest of us. Granted she was still surprised but something in her eyes told me that something wasn't right with mother. Call it a woman's intuition but my mother is defiantly up to something.

"Looks like it's back to the drawing board yes my lord?" Sebastian looked down at Ciel.

He looked awfully upset.

"Ciel I have faith you will catch this killer. Don't worry please. I hate seeing you so stressed." I cooed him slightly like the child he was while rubbing soft circles on the back of his hand as I held onto his.

"I suppose I can come back with the true killer." Ciel spoke with a little more of a relaxed tone.

"See just relax. Besides you do better with your mind clear of all that rubbish having to do with this case. How about a game of chess or let me read to you." I offered as something of a distraction from his frustrations.

"A game of chess sounds quite nice. You've yet to beat me Rina." Ciel smiled slightly.

"I will this game. I can almost smell victory." I smiled following Ciel into one of the parlors.

::In the heart of London::

A dimly candle lit room eerily echoed with the sound operatic music. A woman struggled against her ropes with tears in her eyes and a gag tied to her mouth. The dark figure removed the gag with a shark like smile, predatory even. Her eyes widened in fear as she saw the rows of blades set on the table next to her. The figure then took a paint brush dipped in red paint and applied it to her bottom lip. Her lip quivered causing the figure to mess up her upper lip. It snarled.

::Back at the Townhouse::

"Check mate." Ciel smirked.

"You win again. How do you do it?" Rina let a frustrated grunt.

"It's very unladylike for you to grunt." Ciel spoke with a coy look on his face.

"Oh shut up." Rina mumbled.

"Rina. Grell is here." Madame red stood with Sebastian staring at her daughter.

"Mother I'm going to stay with Ciel for a few days. He is going to need help with the case." Rina spoke.

"Very well. Then I shall see you when the case is finished." Madam red spoke as Sebastian went to see her out.

"Wait. Promise me something butler." Madam red turned towards the demonic butler.

"Of course my lady." Sebastian replied.

"Take care of Ciel and my daughter. This world is cruel and unforgiving. The last thing I want is my daughter and only nephew perishing." Madam red bit her lips slightly.

"As your nephew's butler I will do my best to protect him. As for your daughter you have my word that I will see to her safety at all costs." Sebastian bowed.

"My lady." Grell was waiting at the door with an umbrella.

:::Rina's perspective:::

With each step my heeled boots clicked on the marble flooring.

"Don't tell me you are him." I heard Ciel's voice.

"Surely not my lord. I've been here the whole time." Sebastian's smug voice echoed through the empty hall.

"Ciel?" I opened the door more and stepped into his chambers.

"Rina? What are you still doing up? And why are you dressed like a commoner?" Ciel asked.

"I have a hunch I was planing to follow. My mother hasn't been acting her normal self lately." I spoke nervously.

"Sebastian find me some commoners clothing." Ciel spoke.

"You don't have to come. I can handle myself." I huffed.

"If anything were to happen to you I would be responsible. You are under my care so I will do my best to take care of you." Ciel answered somewhat coldly.

"Alright. I'll wait in the parlor." I spoke leaving his room.

I sighed. I hope I'm wrong.

::In London::

"The killer has yet to kill Miss Mary Kelly so it is to my understanding that the killer will come back for her." I spoke with Ciel following me.

We stopped in front of Mary Kelly's home.

"Oh so soft." I glanced at Sebastian whom was surrounded by cats.

"Pay attention!" Ciel snapped.

I only smiled softly.

A shrill scream filled the air and I rushed for the door without a second thought. My fingers wrapped around the door nob and with all my might I shoved the door open.

I covered my mouth as blood oozed out the door way and splattered on my dress and face.

Ciel and I stood in shock as my own butler, Grell Sutcliffe, came out covered in blood.

"You don't understand. I heard her scream... I rushed to help." Grell reached out for my hand but I pulled myself away backing into Sebastian's chest.

"Cut the act. You have been figured out." Sebastian spoke deeply.

Grell smirked.

"You're a smart one. Handsome too." Grell's smile was shark like.

I held my breath.

"My question is what is one of your kind doing as a butler?" Sebastian asked.

"I would ask you the same question demon." I looked up at Sebastian and his eyes glowed a deep red.

Oddly I felt safe in this demon's arms.

Grell's dark locks then turned a brilliant scarlet color and his eyes a yellowish green.

"Oh I'm so glad to be able to talk to you in my true form." Grell smiled flirtatiously sending visible shivers down my own back and Sebastian's.

"You have yet to answer the question." Ciel growled.

"Let's just say I did it out of love for a certain woman." Grell spoke.

"Was it really that hard to figure out." My eyes widened as my mother walked out into the moon light.

"Mother how could you? All those women?" I murmured still in Sebastian's hold.

"You wouldn't understand. They had a gift and they chose to throw it away... like it were nothing..." My mother stared directly at me.

"Sweetheart please go home." Madam red spoke.

"No. I came to help Ciel." I spoke firmly.

"Ciel. Ciel. Ciel! Is he more important than I am?!" Mother screamed.

"I made a bloodily promise to auntie Rachel and Uncle Vincent that I would be here for Ciel and protect him. Do not treat this like I am choosing!" I snapped my eyes blazing right about now.

"You brat you turned my own child against me! You ruined everything!" Mother screamed right a Grell pulled out what looked like a bladed motor.

Sebastian quickly deflected the weapon.

"You really think you a lowly demon could defeat me? A god?!" Grell screamed as the two battled.

"You brat..." mother pulled a blade and I threw myself in between Ciel and her.

"Stop! You will have to stab me before I would ever let you hurt him!" I screamed.

"Why? Why did you have to chose him?!" Mother screamed.

"I made a promise and I don't break them no mater what is thrown at me." I spoke stubbornly.

"You always did take after your father." Mother muttered dropping the knife.

"What are you waiting for?! Kill her if she's in the way!" Grell yelled.

"I can't..." Mother started to cry.

"What use are you if you're just another woman?" Grell then did the unthinkable and tore my mother open.

Blood spewed as she hit the ground.

"Mother!" I screamed running towards her.

It was as if time had stopped as I kneeled next to her. I couldn't hear what Ciel was saying or Sebastian.

"I-I... love y-you... d-don't forget th..." Mother then went limp.

I couldn't see through the thick tears that ran down my cheeks.

Nothing registered.

"I'm so sorry..." I muttered.

"Rina..." Ciel was standing next to me.

"Where's Grell?" I quivered.

"Taken care of." Sebastian spoke. His white undershirt was bloodied and ripped.

I glanced down at her dead body.

"Rina let's go back. It's been a long night." Ciel was soft with his tone.

"Tell me... Sebastian. He is a demon right? So wouldn't that mean that angels exist too?" I looked up at the two of them.

"Yes. They do." Sebastian spoke.

"Then why would they let her suffer like this? Why would they let her sink into insanity?" I placed my bloodied hands in my lap.

"I asked the same questions when my parents perished. I learned that god is cruel like that. That is part of the reason I refuse to go to church." Ciel spoke.

Sebastian suddenly picked me up bridal style. I was too tired to fight him. Today has been all too much. Ciel has been nothing but kind which is surprising. He also has taken full responsibility for my care meaning I am now a lady of the Phantomhive estate. Just so much things. I can't.

I glanced out the window of my dim lit bedroom.

"My lady, you need your sleep." Sebastian was standing at the foot of my bed.

"I can't. Not after what I saw." I looked down at the wood floors.

"I wouldn't suppose holding you would help?" Sebastian sat down and pulled me to his chest.

"Stop being such a tease." I muttered in a sleepy haze.

:::Sebastian's perspective:::

I had no choice but to put Rina to sleep. Humans are so fragile. I don't understand why she is so different. I find it quite entertaining to tease her but she is also so witty she can tease me back.

My my what have you gotten yourself into my little cardinal.

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AN/: Tada! That took longer then expected. Hopefully it's not too rushed. I'm not remarkably talented at fight sequences as you can see. Anyway new chapter! Bam! Follow/favorite and leave a review or comment. Nothing negative please. No one likes an asshole.