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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.2)
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:::Rina's prerogative:::
"Good at darts? We should start with throwing knives then." Joker suggested.
I bit my lip and stood idly by as Dagger pulled out the knives. Unexpectedly they passed Ciel and went straight for me.
"Ladies first." Joker handed me the throwing knives.
I stared at the weapons before taking them. I felt the way they were weighted and breathed in.
By the look on Ciel and Sebastian's face I could tell they did not exactly like the way I was dressed. Yet again I had put on the Chinese silk dress Lau had given me. I figured if I am going to audition, I might as well play the part to the best of my ability. And besides... I miss circus life to an extent.
I closed my eyes and kept breathing in deeply. I could hear everything down the heart beat of the others around me. I then reeled my arm back and began throwing knives with my eye still shut. The sound of the blades flying through the air sounded so sweet. All twelve knives sank into the board. I opened my eyes and notice how they either were piercing the heart or the head.
The circus people whom had been watching gawked at me while I just smiled sweetly as per normal.
"I'd hate to be on Rose's bad side." Joker laughed nervously.
Dagger still held the most shocked look I had ever seen. I guess he didn't expect me to be as good as I was. I giggled and kept my smile when I looked at Joker and the others. I then took my place next to Sebastian. Ciel gave me a when-did-you-learn-that look and I just smirked slightly.
"I doubt the boy can do much better then Rose." Joker spoke handing the knives to Ciel.
Ciel stood there. How the hell is he going to hit the target from that damn far? I was only able to throw those knives from that far of a distance because of acquiring some demonic abilities from the special bond I share with a powerful demon. I crossed my fingers as he drew the first blade. Oh please... He then threw the blade. It started to take a nose dive and my stomach fell. Oh Ciel...
I mouth went agape though when the blade shot towards the wood board. I glanced at Sebastian's hand and notice a rock. I sighed with relief knowing Sebastian was able to at least help him. The rest of the blades made the same "miraculous" journey earning two very shocked faces from Dagger and Joker.
:::Third person:::
"Tight rope? Are you sure that's ok for a young boy like him Joker?" Rina questioned after getting down for the trapeze.
"He'll do fine." Joker dismissed.
Rina looked up and bit her lip slightly. She couldn't hide the fact that she was worried. Sebastian placed a hand on her shoulder and gave her a comforting look causing some form of ease in her mind.
Unnoticed Joker stole glances at the beautiful girl. She had grown up to be the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. Joker had thought that God was smiling on him when she had came back, but then he noticed the man in black. He didn't like how close he was her or how he interacted with Rose. Joker was determined to win her heart as he once had when they were younger. When Rose was apart of his life his world seemed so much more brighter and full of love and happiness. With her he felt wanted and accepted. Rose accepted him despite his deformities and even showed him love and compassion that the others simply could not. At least not to what he defined it as. And it was her love that he craved more then anything in his life. Rose was the only girl he would ever consider giving his heart to. His heart was her's and now her heart was going to be his. Even if he has to get rid of everyone in the process.
Rina snapped Joker out of his daze when she had grabbed him in a hug bouncing up and down. He then followed her gaze and saw that the kid had sure enough made it across.
"Well I'll be! This kid is amazing but... he's missing something important." Joker spoke as Rina let him go.
"Missing something?" Rina gave an innocent head tilt with a look of confusion that Joker did find absolutely adorable.
"He's gotta smile!" Joker exclaimed.
"Come on smile!" Dagger joined in.
Rina whipped her head towards Sebastian and Ciel. Ciel looked slightly displeased but then to Rina's complete and utter shock, gave the most brightest smile she had seen him give in years.
"Ah there it is! From now on today we have new friends!" Joker smiled.
"You all remember Rose! She's the one with the beautiful long curled scarlet red locks! Then we've got Black. Lastly the kid is named Smiles!" The rest of the circus family accepted the three new comers with open arms.
"Rose you look so pretty in that dress!" Wendy exclaimed as well as some of the other women.
Beast sat there with a light glare settling upon Rina. She had never really cared for the girl. If anything she was jealous. She was an aristocrat. She had so much money yet she was here amongst people that didn't have what she had. But she couldn't deny that she was very sweet and considerate. Even brave at some points but Beast saw her as more of a pest. She was always with Joker doing something. It pissed her off that someone younger then her who has been around for far less time had most of if not all of Joker's attention. Now she was back and Beast saw the way she looked. The girl was an absolute beauty. Rose had grown to be one of the most beautiful girls she had ever seen. And this made her even more jealous. Why wouldn't Joker look at her like that? Beast saw how the men in both the audience and circus looked at her with such desire. It made her sick to no end that someone so perfect could exist. Rose was just that. Perfect. Beast turned to leave the tent. She didn't want to see that tainted rose. Beast then sighed. The girl was kind though. She had a heart of gold and cared about everyone she came into contact with. Even Beast herself. She didn't know wether to completely despise the girl or to grow to love her. All of this because of Joker.
Beast was ripped from her thoughts when Rose began to speak.
"Joker why don't you show Black and Smiles around the circus yard. I'll join you three later. I just have something I need to do real quick." Rina smiled.
"Alright. Be careful Rose. If you get lost just call and we'll come." With that Joker dragged the two unwilling new comers in the other direction.
"Beast." Rina spoke softly.
Beast turner and stared at her.
"It's good to see you. I've missed you. Also... keep on going for Joker. He's bound to see what a great woman you are." Rose gave the most sweet smile she had ever seen.
"Why are you telling me this?" Beast decided to play it off as if she had no clue what the younger girl was talking about.
"I see how you look at him. I'm saying to keep on trying. I believe you two would be great together." Rose kept a true smile.
"You really think that?" Beast was a bit surprised.
"Yes I truly do. Also you have no reason to think of me as a rival. I am in a relationship with Black. Hopefully this allows us to become better friends." With that Rose had left Beast alone.
:::Rina's prerogative:::
I wrapped the large coat around my body in an attempt to keep myself even remotely warm. Damn maybe wearing this dress wasn't one of my brightest ideas. I walked around aimlessly as I reminded myself of life here. I spent from January into mid spring here at Noah's arc. Uncle Vincent always covered for me when my parents did come looking for me. I couldn't help but smile. I did love it here. I felt so much freedom here.
"Miss Dalles we meet again." I look up to find that reaper that had taken Grell away.
"I'm sorry but I don't remember your name sir." I spoke softly hugging myself to keep warmth in my insulated coat.
"William T. Spears my lady. I must ask why you are here?" He pushed his glasses to his nose with what I presume was his scythe in hand.
I never thought tree trimmers could be scythes but then again if it's a weapon, it can be done.
"Isn't it obvious? I'm following my cousin on another case." I spoke seriously.
He gave me a rather blank look. My god, either these reapers are too expressive or lack any emotion to begin with.
"I am guessing that filthy demon is with him." William's voice carried a hit of disgust and hatred.
"As he is always. Why are you here may I ask?" I questioned.
"That is classified information Miss Dalles." I nodded my head.
"I can respect that. That isn't my business." I spoke.
He gave me a minuscule smile.
"I'm glad you see it my way. It's a shame that demon has gotten to you. You would have made a wonderful reapress." William spoke.
"Why thank you. It's not like I had the choice really. He seduced me from the very beginning I suppose." I felt a little bashful explaining this to him.
"As do all demons. They weave a web of complex lies with that devilishly sweet tongue of theirs and then allow you to get further tangled in the web before they strike upon the prey they seek. In this case you." William looked so serious when he did say this to me.
"If I didn't know any better I would say you actually care about my wellbeing." I mused at him.
He just scoffed.
"Preposterous. I merely am making observations. I find humans rather dull and dense at times. Although you prove to be very intelligent so I might make an exception for your case." William spoke looking directly at me with a calculating gaze.
"Well I wish you luck on what ever it is that you are doing." I spoke politely.
"As do I towards you miss Dalles. Again it is a shame that scum has contaminated a girl like you." With that he vanished.
"How strange..." I muttered to myself.
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"Thanks for waiting. It's time for the new arrivals' tent assignments." Joker spoke.
Ciel seemed to sulk and I just pat him on the back empathetically.
"That's not very cheerful Smiles. Now for fairness these are the results of the lottery. Smiles you're in tent eight. This is your roommate." A boy maybe slightly older then Ciel smiled at him.
By the calculating look on his face I could tell he was thinking rather deeply.
"Black you're in tent nine." Joker smiled.
I couldn't stop the quirky smile that etched itself on my face when I saw the absolutely horrid look on Ciel's face.
"What?! Sebastian and I aren't rooming together?!" Ciel gawked.
"Aww! Looks like Smiles is really attached to Black." Dagger smiled.
"That's not it..." Ciel was cut off by Dagger.
"You'll be independent soon enough."
I couldn't hold my laughter and started to have a laughing fit.
"Rose you alright?" Joker asked.
"Priceless. Absolutely priceless. You really think Smiles can break away from Black. Black has been taking care of him for a very long time. I doubt he can even tie his own shoes and dress himself without black." I stifled my laughter earning a glare from Ciel and a smirk from Sebastian.
"Black's roommate is Suit." The look on both of their faces worried me.
I immediately separated the two of them.
"Suit," I had to call him by his circus alias, "You have to learn to get along with Black. The both of you need to learn how to coexist. I won't have none of that tension ruin the family like atmosphere here. You hear me you two?" Damn I must admit it felt good putting two very powerful beings in their places.
"I suppose she is correct. I will withdraw my preconceived notions for now. Note that I am doing this for miss Dalles. Not for your master or you disgusting demon." I bit my tongue back not wanting to say something that may upset William.
"I guess that leaves little ole me." I spoke softly.
"Rose you get your old tent number twelve. We haven't had anyone in it since you so it's your tent." Joker smiled.
"You're too kind." I smiled softly.
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I settled down in my tent and breathed in the somewhat old and dusty air. He was right. None of it had been touched in five years. All of it was the same. Her books. Some of her toys. Even the bow she use to wear when she was younger. A warm smile etched its way onto my face. They kept it the same way from place to place as they traveled. I really did have a lot of faun memories surrounding Noah's arc which is why it saddens me to think that Ciel believes they are behind the kidnapping of young children in London and other English cities.
"Love why are you staring up into space?" I practically jumped hearing Sebastian.
"Thinking. Why aren't you in your tent? It's almost lights out." I spoke in a hushed tone.
"Can I not see my mate?" Sebastian gave me a devilish smile.
"No. Not on a case like this." I answered.
"They know I am a butler. They also know that you are one of the people I work for. So why can I not check on my lady?" Sebastian reasoned.
I sighed not even feeling up to his games.
"What is it you want? I'm actually quite tired from today. Orientation day is always the hardest." I sat on the bed.
Sebastian smirked and sat down next to me with his hands rested in mine.
"What I want..." his voice was so chilling," is you..." I almost melted right there.
"No not now Sebastian. Wait till after the case or at least towards the end." I whimpered feeling the effects of the demon lust setting in.
Why the hell did I give into him again? Oh wait, he tricked me. Not that I'm really complaining due to how damn phenomenal he is in bed.
"You know Demons are not very patient. We will wait for a certain amount of time before we just don't want to any longer. And my dear that time has ended now for you. I won't wait any longer." Sebastian's
hands trailed my spine causing me to whimper yet again.
His fingers were magic I swear. He grabbed me by the back of my hair and pressed his lips firmly against mine. I didn't even have time to register what was going on before he slipped his tongue into my mouth. It was as if my body wasn't my own when he is touching me. God it feels so mind numbingly good.
My hands grasped his coat as I felt him slipping off my jacket to reveal the sleeveless Chinese silk dress underneath the dull brown over coat.
"You know when you wear this I just imagine the thousands of ways I could rip it off you right? The ways I could drive you mad with my body." His words were addictively sweet like pure cane syrup.
I opened my mouth to respond but just moaned softly as to not wake anyone as he pulled up the fabric on my dress up to my stomach. Swiftly without me even having to utter a single word he slipped into my entrance. My muscles softly massaged his girth causing pleasurable spikes in both him and I as he thruster both powerfully and quickly. I don't know what it was that was making this sex so incredible. Was it the chance of being caught? Or was it the demonic factors that weren't there last time? Either way I was beginning to feel myself slipping away into eternal bliss.
All the sudden Sebastian had flipped us to where I was on top of him with my ass up in the air and him continually thrusting.
"Se-Sebastian..." I mewed finally being able to release myself.
I heard a demonic growl come from his chest when he had finally reached his peak. Panting I slumped over him drained from intercourse. It might have been quicker then our last one but still he is able to drain me.
"Rose are you alright? I heard a growl." Joker spoke approaching my tent.
"Hide." Was all I whispered when Sebastian had quickly hid under the bed.
"I heard it too. But I don't know what it was." I called quickly straightening my clothes and my hair to the best of my ability.
Joker entered my tent.
"I'm just making sure your alright. Wouldn't want you to be hurt since you're first show is tomorrow afternoon." Joker smiled.
"Thank you for the consideration. Also what is it that I am doing for my act?" I smiled.
"You'll be up there with Doll and Wendy. You're doing both trapeze and tight rope." Joker smiled.
I could feel Sebastian's seed leaking into my underwear. I tried to ignore the sensation between my thighs.
"So how does it feel to be back after all this time?" Joker asked softly.
"Honestly... refreshing. My mother died not too long ago. I miss her but being here eases it somewhat." I lied.
I loved it here but nothing could really ease the loss of my mother. Not now at least.
"I'm sorry for your loss. Anyway get some sleep. I'll be here to wake you up in the morning." Joker came over and hugged me.
"I'm really glad you're back here with me." He sighed before leaving my tent finally.
I listen to his footsteps fade and then smiled softly.
"Is this Joker fellow of importance?" Sebastian had taken his seat next to me buttoning up just dress shirt.
"Yes and no. No in the sense that he is not anyone in particular like relative or past lover but yes in the sense that he was my only friend for the longest time." I explained.
Something in Sebastian's eyes changed slightly. I couldn't tell what emotion it truly was. It was as if it was s big melting pot of anger, jealousy, relief and some other fourth thing that I had never seen before.
"Be careful my little song bird. I don't trust this Joker neither do I trust these circus men and women." I smiled with the thought of him thinking of my wellbeing.
"I will don't be worrying about me as much as you should Ciel. We both know he is a stranger to normal household work like cooking." I pulled him close with a playful smile and then let go.
"That is true. The young lord has never stepped foot in a kitchen. Much less cooked a meal that was editable for human consumption." Sebastian chuckled at his own joke.
"You have to go. If Joker or Dagger catch you they'll assign you some hefty tasks, not that you can't do them, but I rather not have you doing so many that it makes them suspicious of your true origins." I spoke.
"Well said my love." With that Sebastian left me.
I was alone yet again and decided sleep would be in order. After all I did have a rather exciting day. I chuckled to myself. I wonder how Ciel is going to handle without Sebastian there to wait on him hand and foot.
Makes you wonder...
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AN:/ Another chapter. We are coming close to Rina's transformation. After much consideration I have chosen what type of demon she will be. She will be a Fury. I have made my own conception of a Fury. I her have Phoenix like wings, flames for hair, magma like cracks in her skin with black scales and clawed hands, and lastly dragon like horns. If you can't tell I chose fire. Why she becomes a Fury and not a succubus or a normal type of demon you will find out in the story. Anyway hopefully this chapter is good enough for you guys. Remember to send my other stories some love and follow/favorite Blood Rose. Don't forget to leave a review or comment too. I'd like to hear what you think about Rina's demon type and anything else you can think of that is positive. No negative comments. No one wants to be that person. Till next chapter!
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