Disclaimer: I don't own jack shit. Just my own characters and the rights to this beautiful piece of crap (and I say this lovingly) that I am writing. This is my first long running fic that I have been dedicated to finishing. I always thought I would be more dedicated to Fairy Tail (another one of my favorites) but it seems life has other plans. Hopefully school won't interfere with my ability to write. Also I have skipped to the Noah's arc circus arc because I honestly love Sebastian in this arc, also Rina is in for some major changes. Make sure to send my other kuroshitsuji fic One Hell of a Maid some love as well. Anyway without further delay I present Blood Rose to all you lovely readers.

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.

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Chapter Six: Roses in Winter (pt.1)

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~Rina's Dream/Memory~

"Joker! Stop!" A little girl with pretty red hair and gold colored eyes whined embarrassed by her friends clapping.

"Nope! I'm gonna keep on cheering!" A young boy with orange hair and violet eyes named Joker grinned.

"I'm not even that good at this. Your better at this." The young girl frowned.

"Hey now Rose. Don't frown like that. Doc said you can preform with me as my assistant." He grinned.

The girl couldn't have been more then twelve or thirteen and Joker couldn't have been more then fourteen or fifteen.

"You know I'm better at acrobatics and the tight walk." Rose, as she was called, frowned.

"Doc promised that Doll could do tight rope when she gets a little older." Joker spoke.

"So does that mean I have to do acrobatics?" Rose frowned.

"Yep. And I know you'll do great if you try. Now come on and try to juggle one more time before you practice the acrobat routine that you wanted to do." Joker smiled.

Rose rolled her eyes but smiled. There wasn't anything she wouldn't do for him.

~End of Memory/Dream~

"My lady..." Rina jolted sitting up.

They were in a carriage currently. Ciel was staring causing Rina to look at Sebastian.

Her mind was still drifting back their last case with the Indians. It was sickeningly sweet that Soma offered to be Ciel's big brother. She was a bit sad to see the two unwelcome guest leave but he was a prince. In her opinion Ciel deserved someone that would look after him that wasn't her.

"We have to go to undertaker for some information regarding the children's disappearances." Ciel spoke.

Despite being creeped out by the old man she nodded. She hated cases that had to do with children. It always effected her seeing a dead child and or injured child. Rina shook her head trying to push those thoughts to the back of her mind.

:::Rina's prerogative:::

I reluctantly stepped into the dark and dusty parlor. The floor squealed when I stepped down causing me to inwardly cringe with each step towards the center. A creepy chuckle echoed slightly only hinting at the fact that he knew of our arrival even before Ciel had called him.

"Hehehe are you here to finally be fitted for one of my coffins?" Undertaker threw a damn skull at the floor causing me to jump and press myself against Sebastian.

Any person would be able to tell my fear just by how bad I was shaking at this very moment. That man creeps me out to no end.

"The surface world has yet to find any of the missing corpses it seems." Sebastian spoke.

"Children's corpses hm?" Undertaker seemed to be stumped.

Maybe that's a good thing... less creepy moments.

"In the underworld children's corpses are an everyday occurrence sadly." Undertaker spoke.

"I've brought documents for you to look at that may be of use." Ciel spoke.

Sebastian had taken the missing persons reports and handed them to undertaker.

"I wonder... where are they? If I saw anything interesting I'd think I'd remember. You understand earl. You have to give me that. If so I will tell you what ever you want... a first rate laugh." Undertaker was literally twitching in anticipation.

I shivered slightly. This man is a loon.

"Sebastian." Ciel spoke.

"Then..." Sebastian adjusted his glove.

"You're going to rely on him again?" Undertaker questioned with a coy smile on his face.

"No. I'll do it." I spoke removing my coat revealing the white blouse and red skirt I was wearing.

Ciel looked at me waiting for me to tell my joke.

"You two wait out there. I'll only be a minute." I spoke shooing Ciel and Sebastian.

"What are you going to tell me Rose?" Undertaker smirked.

I froze.

"How do you know that name?" I held my ground trying to hide the trace amount of fear rising in my heart.

"The underworld talks. It seems you have secrets lady Dalles. Worse then the ones your mother had." I balled my fist.

"Underworld? That's a bunch of rubbish. Your eyes give you away reaper..." I glanced up.

He only gave me a wicked smile.

"I see the demon conversion is nearing. I find it fascinating that the demon butler chose you. When I initially met you your heart was as pure as they come. Kind, compassionate, generous, the complete opposite of what demons look for in human mates. Now, I can see the the darkness gathering... it is like he is molding you into the perfect mate... the same way he is crafting your cousin's soul into the perfect damaged deliciousness a demon craves." He held his smirk.

I noticed the ring glowing.

"Ah see... the ring... it's the key..." Undertaker's fingers brushed against my skin once more.

"Enough. Let's get this over with. I'd hate for Ciel to grow suspicious of how long this is taking." I spoke in dire need of his comments to stop.

"I suppose you are right my dear." He stepped away.

I cleared my throat.

"There once was a woman from Cue who filled her vagina with glue. She said with a grin if they pay to get in, then they'd pay to get out of it too."

:::Third person:::

"What is taking her so long? Should we go back in Sebastian?" Ciel asked.

Right as the earl asked the building shook with the Undertaker's laughter.

Ciel and Sebastian reentered the shop where the Undertaker now in a very interesting position laid.

"Oh earl this one is a keeper I tell you." Undertaker giggled.

Rina just rolled her eyes.

"Please do tell my cousin what you know." Rina's patience was wearing thin.

"That is the thing. I know nothing." Undertaker spoke.

"What?!" Rina gapped as Ciel and Sebastian shared a look of confusion.

"So you have deceived us?" Ciel had a look of displeasure on his face.

"Not at all. I am saying that the underworld has not received any of the bodies from your missing persons reports." Undertaker handed the papers back.

"This means we will have to investigate first hand." Ciel spoke.

:::Rina's prerogative:::

My heart jumped up into my throat. I wasn't ready to face him again. What would he think of me showing up after all these years? Does he even remember me? I sighed softly as to not draw attention to myself. I'm with Sebastian now... but I can't just forget Joker either... damn feelings. So confusing.

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"Is this it?" Ciel questioned.

I gulped. It was the same as when I was younger. The booths. The food. Everything. I wonder if Doc is still alive, even if I hadn't met the man.

I sat down next to Sebastian who sat in the middle of Ciel and I. The lights were dimming.

"Boys and girls! Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to Noah's arc circus!" Joker greeted.

A soft smile found its way onto my lips. Joker was absolutely the same minus his growing taller and building a bit more muscle.

I smiled as act after act performed. Wendy and Peter the new acrobatics were amazing. I could tell they had used some of the techniques that I had shown Joker. Dagger had grown as well and so did Doll. She look so elegant walking the tight rope the way she did. I was glad that Joker had saved that for her.

Snake was new. I didn't know him but he looked so graceful dancing the way he did. After Snake finished the sound of a whip brought my attention.

Beast. She looked absolutely beautiful in her costume. To others she may look like a harlot but to me she has blossomed into a beautiful woman. What impresses me more was how she was able to control the tiger.

"Sebastian why are you standing up?" Ciel questioned causing me to turn towards him.

"Sebastian what are y..." I was cut off by the spot light

"Yes you in the Tail coat! Please come on down!" Joker called.

"Oh no..." I muttered.

"No if you would p..." Sebastian went straight towards the tiger.

"Of course tigers are bloody cats!" Ciel groaned.

I just giggled.

Sebastian was cooing at the cat and to be quiet honest it was very unlike him.

The tiger bit him in the face and I almost fell out of my seat.

"Sebastian you loon!" I ran into the ring.

I noticed that Joker and Beast's eyes widen seeing me.

"Rose?" Joker muttered.

I had to ignore him for now.

"Let him go! Betty!" Beast threw her whip towards the tiger but Sebastian caught it.

"She did nothing wrong. In the face of such loveliness I was unintentionally rude. And besides that if you simply recklessly swing that whip, you'll never be able to tame her.

The tiger bit the back of his head.

"My my what a tomboy." Sebastian cooed and the whole circus tent screamed.

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"What the hell do you think you were doing the both of you?!" Ciel snapped.

"I went to help Sebastian. Don't give me that look. You look like a child when you make that face." I frowned turning away from Ciel.

"My apologies. I've lived for such a long time and have yet to figure cats out. They are just so wild a majestic. It's beautiful really." Sebastian sighed in a dream like state.

My frown deepened into a grimace. Are cats more important then me?

"Rose! Rose!" I turned to see Joker.

"Joker?" I questioned.

Joker picked me up and twirled me in the air before pulling me into a tight embrace.

"I thought you had forgotten us." Joker smiled.

"What? No! I'd never forget you. You guys are my second family!" I smiled brightly.

"I actually came to apologize to the fellow in the tail coat. Beast should have controlled her better. Why don't you two come with me to the back so Doc can fix you up? Also I think Doc would like to see Rose again." Joker smiled.

I nodded my head without hesitation.

Ciel and Sebastian gave me a look a disbelief and shock.

Sebastian and I followed Joker.

I glanced into one of the tents as we went and made eye contact with Doll. Her eyes widened seeing me. I waved as well but she had turned her head when I had.

"Snake! Is Doc in the first aid tent?"

Joker called.

Snake didn't reply.

"Oops he's on business, huh?" Joker smiled rubbing the back of his head.

"Huh... isn't that the guy who got bit by the tiger? It is! The stupid guy! Oh and that must be Rose! She's as pretty as Joker said she would be!" Joker blushed when Wendy and Peter pointed that out.

"Ah there's Doc. Doc!" Joker quickly changed subject.

"Hmm?" Doc turner and Dagger's eyes widened when seeing me.

"Hey Joker is there something wrong with your arm agai... Rose?" Doc looked at me in shock.

I blinked repeatedly when he wheeled his way up to me.

"Do I know you?" I asked slightly confused.

"Oh heavens no! How rude of me. I am Doc. You may have not seen me but I have seen you my dear. Plenty of times. Enough to know how much Joker adored you." He smiled.

I giggled but Sebastian by the look of his face was becoming jealous.

"Isn't that the man who got bitten by Betty?"

"Bitten by Betty?!" Doc began examining Sebastian and all I could do was giggle at the display.

"He doesn't look like he's been bitten by Betty." Doc spoke.

"It was only a play bite." Sebastian smiled.

By the look on Dagger and Joker's faces I could tell that they were very confused about Sebastian's statement.

"I'm glad yer ok. The ring leader would have my skin if you were hurt." Joker breathed.

"You're not the ring leader?" I questioned softly.

"No, I'm kinda like a shop manager. The ring leader is a scary man." Joker smiled.

"If boss heard you say that he'd be mad right about now." Dagger spoke.

Right then Beast entered the tent.

"Big sis!" Dagger's eyes lit up

"Doctor can you take a look at my leg it's... you!" Beast screamed.

I jumped not expecting Beast to scream like that. She ranted about how Sebastian ruined the show but Doc of course cut her off and told her to sit so he could look at her leg.

Prosthetic, like Joker's arm.

Sebastian suddenly opened her legs and stared at her... why that bastard! I'll kill him!

"Pervert!" Beast attempted to slam her leg down on him but he had moved.

"Ah that was rude of me." Sebastian spoke completely unfazed.

I balled my fist.

"You no good bastard!" I yelled hurling the closest object to me.

A book.

The book slammed against his face and slid down on a comical way.

Sebastian of course was shocked I could hit him. Must be part of the demonic mutation.

Beast swung her whip in attempts to join me in my assault but sadly she missed.

Doc tried to stop the whole thing but Dagger also joined in by throwing knives.

I was able to dodge a few but I couldn't dodge the last two he had thrown. I expected to have those sink into my skin but Sebastian picked me up bridal style and hopped up to one of the ropes balancing perfectly.

Dagger threw more and I wrapped myself tightly around Sebastian as to avoid being hit and he was able to catch all eight in one hand.

All of them were amazed of course but Beast still remained insulted and threw her whip once more. Joker blocked the hit and presented her with some pretty flowers... roses...

"Okay okay. That's enough." Joker spoke.

"Boss!" Cried Dagger.

"Why didn't you stop them earlier?!" Doc screeched.

"Impressive what you did holding Rose. I'd kinda want to scout you." Joker chuckled.

"Really?" Sebastian got serious and I just smacked my palm to my forehead in reaction to his bluntness.

"The truth is that he has been terribly over worked by my cousin. I try to make it comfortable but my cousin is his master and I only a meet girl. Not much I can do there." I stated.

"So he's a butler? In your manor? Rose you never told me you were of nobility." Joker looked at me in surprise.

"I didn't. Not that I wanted to talk about it. At least here I felt as if I were able to be myself without prejudice." I muttered.

I let that slip out... Oh I'm never going to live that down. Sebastian will see to it.

"Then why don't you join again Rose. I bet you can show Wendy and Peter some of your acrobatic skill as well as your tight rope abilities." Joker smiled.

"Joker I can do more then just that now. I am deadly with blades." I smirked.

"Before I except I must ask if I can have someone try to join as well." Sebastian spoke.

"I see no problem in that. What says you?" Joker turned to Doc whom nodded.

"The it's settled. You two plus that person show up here tomorrow morning so we can get started." Joker smiled.

It was good to be back here. I had almost forgotten what it felt like to be somewhat free from bible responsibilities.

:::Third person:::

Rina sat before Ciel and Sebastian. A streak of nervousness crept its way into her mind. Like the snake it was it began to constrict itself almost suffocation the other emotions within her at the moment.

"Rina, how is it that all the circus members recognized you? From what Sebastian has told me, you seem almost as comfortable with them as you are here." Ciel had folded his fingers and Rina had bitten her lip out of nerves as well as played with her hair.

"Joker and the rest of them were very kind to me when I was younger. When mother was preoccupied with father I found myself lonely at times. Of course uncle Vincent and aunt Rachel said I was welcomed here when ever I felt alone, but that wasn't enough. I stumbled upon the circus. At first they all just looked at me with a peculiar look but they eventually talked to me. When I told them I was looking for some fun as well as some new friends I found Joker, Beast and Dagger. Joker was the kinder then the other two. Dagger was nice too but Beast mostly kept to herself. I eventually started to perform with them. At first I was just an assistant for Joker but I discovered my love of acrobatics. I did this for a good year before mother started catching wind of what I was doing. She cut it off and I haven't been back till today." Rina answered.

"You were a circus member?" Ciel seemed amused by this.

"Yes. I was. It was probably one of the best years I had in a while. Don't laugh at the little things in my life that made me happy." Rina puffed her cheeks.

Rina of course excused herself after Sebastian and Ciel had come up with a plan for the case. She absolutely hated that Ciel suspect her second family of kidnapping children in the dead of night. Rina sighed entering her personal room. This case was going to prove itself difficult. She knew it.

Rina then smiled softly seeing the cover up and dress Lau had given her. That's when her smile grew into a smirk.

'I'll wear that as my costume...' Rina undressed herself and prepared herself for bed.

At this point sleep was something she craved dearly. The door creaked open as Sebastian slipped in.

"You know... you owe me for hitting me in the face with that novel." He purred kissing her collar bone.

"No I do not. You were being a pervert." Rina crinkled her nose in fake irritation.

"I was not. I wanted to see the prosthetic." Rina raised a brow at this answer.

"Sure and I'm the bloody queen." Rina answered with sarcasm.

"This isn't fair. You tease me my love and then leave me high and dry? Im beginning to question wether you loved me or not." Rina rolled her eyes.

"Stop being so over dramatic." Rina smiled kissing Sebastian.

"I can't help but want what I have right in front of me." His hands grazed her hips.

"Sebastian stop making this hard. I want you too but we cannot, not now at least. I do promise you that when we do... You can do what ever your heart desires." Rina whispered.

Sebastian's eyes glowed a magenta as a devious smirk made its way onto his features.

"Oh my love you have no idea what you have just done." Rina moved closer to Sebastian till her body was flesh up against him.

"Oh I think I do." She smirked back.

What the two didn't notice was the fact that a certain earl was listening through the door. Ciel turned away a quickly made his way back to his sleeping chambers.

His head was swirling with thoughts. How could his damn demon seduce his cousin? It angered him to no end knowing that Sebastian, despite him knowing of his feeling for her, went after the affections of his cousin.

Ciel sighed sitting in the bed. He thought back to the peculiar ring she had started wearing. The stone looked very... odd. At the time he thought he was going cray when the ring glowed a soft tee light at certain points like when she was extremely angry or upset. He couldn't quite pin point it but all he knew was that ring... was not something from the mortal plain. No this ring... it was demonic.

He laid down. That ring was not good news and he need to find a way to get it off of her. Rina was his and his alone. Sebastian had no right to take her from him. He was a servant and Ciel the master. Rina... she was his beautiful rose. And he intended on keeping it that way. Even if he has to kill her in the process. She was his rose... his beautiful rose.

With the thought of her Ciel drifted off tightly holding what look to be one of Rina's handkerchiefs.

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AN:/ Tada! Another chapter! Ciel knows now! We also get to see his Yandere side. We also learn a bit about Rina and Joker! What do you think will happen to Rina? So many questions! But don't worry my Luvs I will answer them all in the chapters to come. Anyway don't forget to give some love to One Hell of a Maid! Feel free to leave a review and favorite/follow. No negative comments though. No one wants to be the one who looks like an asshole. To those who leave negative comments I must post the question: If you can't write then what business do you have telling others that their work is bellow par? It's just a question. Anyway thanks for reading!

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