Disclaimer: I don't own Yana Taboso's awesome work. I only own the fic and my ocs. On a side note BBFan has brought up points that I intend on touching base on. Sebastian will seduce Beast. Because Rina does find out, and it triggers her transformation. It is from this anger that she is chosen to become a sin of wrath, a Fury. Her being a human and becoming such a rare type of demon will also start something that neither her nor Sebastian would have ever seen coming. With William what he said had a purpose as to why it was even said. Why? Well it will be explained in the story. With that said I think my story will turn out pretty good unless I really am horrible like my friend says I am. Writing FanFiction is an art! *cough cough* sorry. I did not want you guys to see me like that. As they say... On with the story!

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 Eight: Roses in Winter (pt.3)

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:::Third person:::

Sebastian and Ciel sighed finally finished with breakfast. Ciel comically struggled with peeling potatoes giving everyone in the room a good laugh, Sebastian included.

"Good job boys. Now go on and practice your act!" Joker smiled.

"I am terribly sorry but may I go wake Rose?" Sebastian kept in mind that they didn't call her by her formal birth name.

"I can do that. You boys just head over to Dagger for your training." Joker smiled.

"Black happens to be special to her and has been with her for a while so wouldn't it be reasonable for him to wake her?" Ciel reasoned.

"I guess you're right Smiles. Be quick Black. As for you Smiles go on to Dagger." Joker shoved Ciel lightly.

Ciel gave Sebastian a look that screamed "help me" but Sebastian just turned and made his way towards Rina's tent.

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Rina turned and stirred. The dream she was having was quite horrible. Sebastian leaving her for some other woman that was more beautiful then her. She had faith in him but at the same time she knew the truth. Demons were not monogamous. The Bible said it. Not that she was religious either. It still scared her to death. What if she wasn't enough for him? That thought caused an intense unpleasant feeling in her stomach. God please... Sebastian was the only good thing she had at this point minus Ciel. Selfishly Rina believed she had been through enough heartache in her lifetime and deserve a little bit of peace, even if minuscule. She tossed once more as Sebastian entered the tent.

"My lady it is time to wake. Joker saved you a plate for breakfast since you decided to sleep in this morning." Sebastian held her corset in his fingers.

"Do I have to wear that infernal contraption? Can't I just go without it and wear the tight fitting dress once more?" Rina did honestly hate that damn thing.

"I'm afraid not my sweet." He smiled softly at her.

Rina inwardly cringed.

What if I'm not good enough? Am I even enough? Is what William said about demons really true? Can I trust the word of a immortal being who despises the very existence of demons?

Rina frowned deeply hiding her inner turmoil from his as best she could.

"Fine. Hurry it before I change my mind about being cooperative." Rina removed her top and placed her hands on the wood bed footer.

Sebastian straightened the corset and pulled strings. Rina groaned in discomfort.

"You still pull too tight you fiend." Rina complained dressing herself in a simple red dress with a square scoop neck, short sleeves, the brown over coat and the old maroon colored bow I wore when I was younger.

"I do? My apologies." He smirked devilishly causing Rina to smack him in the face 'accidentally' with some of her hair.

"I believe you are forgetting what exactly I am." Sebastian stared Rina in the eyes with his eyes glowing that demonic red.

"And I believe you are forgetting who it is that let's you have your fun." Rina challenged while briskly moving towards the dinning tent.

Sebastian's arrogant look fell slightly realizing what she was implying.

"There you are Rose!" Joker smiled making his way towards her.

"Sorry Joker I normally do not sleep in so late. I guess it is because that bed is not as comfortable as the one I have back in the manor." Rina chuckled with a soft smile.

"We can try to change the mattress if that's the problem Rose." Joker spoke setting the plate of food in front of her.

"Oh no! I'm fine really." Rina insisted while babbling.

Joker laughed full heartedly, "You really are the same."

"Ah but I'm taller now and also I have my womanly looks." Rina joked.

Sebastian really was beginning to dislike Joker. Especially with how close he was to Rina. Unknown to Rina but demons are very much selfish and greedy creatures. In both food and mates. This causes intense jealously, hostility, possessiveness and or all three.

"You better eat. After that head to the big top so you can practice with Wendy and Doll." Joker smiled leaving her alone to eat.

"Sebastian." Rina spoke causing the demonic butler to look at her.

"Is there any possible way you can find me a fruit filled croissant instead of all this meat and breads?" Rina questioned staring at the plate.

"Of course. Anything you want love I will deliver on." Sebastian spoke disappearing.

Rina blinked a few times in shock before he was back with a basket full of them.

"Your choices are fig, blueberry, strawberry, or raisins and banana." He held the golden brown treats in front of her.

"I'll take strawberry." Rina smiled taking one.

"I will place the others in your tent on your desk my lady." Sebastian vanished yet again.

Rina smiled taking a bite of the croissant.

"Where'd you get that?" Rina turned and found Beast standing there.

"Black. He went to get them for me." Rina smiled.

"I don't suppose he has more does he? I could use a blueberry one." She spoke.

"Blueberry as requested." Sebastian placed the plate in front of Beast.

"What use is having so much if you can't share with your friends?" Rina smiled still enjoying her own.

Beast took a bite and let out a satisfied moan.

"This is really good." Beast was amazed.

"They're from my favorite baker in London." Rina pipped up.

Sebastian observed the two as they held a conversation. He could tell Beast somewhat disliked Rina. He then smirked to himself. He could use that in the future if needed.

:::Rina's prerogative:::

I sighed watching Ciel fall off the ball.

"Black I really think Smiles is suffering." I spoke.

Sebastian just chuckled.

"He'll be fine. You just concentrate on landing this flip." Sebastian threw me and I did a double flip as William grasped my hands so I would be able to make it to the platform.

"Wow! Black and Rose are amazing!" I smiled hearing Doll.

I chose not to tell Ciel that Doll was his roommate. Maybe he'll actually I don't know... make friends?

"Rose is amazing isn't she?" Ciel commented with a smirk.

I just rolled my eyes slightly and flipped into the net below us.

"Rose you truly are remarkable!" Joker called.

"Aw thank you. I've been out of practice for a while but as soon as I got up there I remembered all the training you put me through." I smiled.

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"Phew! I forgot how physically demanding the trapeze can be." I straighten myself up and stood up.

"Why don't you get a bath?" Wendy suggested.

"That does sound relaxing." I spoke to no one in particular.

"It's over here." Wendy led eagerly.

I pulled back the curtain and step in. It was a public bath?!

"Here's your bucket. I can wash your back if you'd like." Wendy smiled.

"Aw thank you." I guess I will have to get used to this.

I stripped my dress and everything and began washing my hair as Wendy washed my back.

"Your skin is so soft Rose!" Wendy giggled.

"Well I don't know why it is but thank you for commenting on it." I smiled softly rinsing my hair and back.

"I can wash your back if you'd like." I offered.

"Would you? Yay! Rose is going to wash my back!" Wendy turned excitedly.

I washed her back and smiled. I remembered how small she was when I was here last. I always loved Wendy.

I collected my clothes and wrapped my bare body in my over coat. I hightailed it to my tent and dressed myself in clean clothes.

"Rose." I turned and found Joker there.

"Hey." I smiled seeing him.

"Can I show you something?" Joker asked.

"Of course." I answered standing up.

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The walk wasn't as far as I thought and we came to a frozen lake. He smiled holding up and pair of skates.

"You remembered?!" I gawked putting on the skates.

"I remembered how much you loved to skate with me." He pulled me onto the ice and began to skate around.

The two of us used to sneak out of the compound to go skating. Joker would bring us hot cocoa and some breads if we got hungry. So any great memories with this circus. None of which I would ever get rid of. I glided across the ice. I've gotten better since then obviously. And it looks like Joker noticed it too because he stood there watching me for a good minute or two. We continued on till dark skating around like idiots that is.

"Look." Joker pointed up at the sky.

I smiled staring at the stars.

"Don't tell me you're going to say something cheesy like I shine brighter then the stars." I snorted.

I covered my mouth. I haven't snorted in a very long time. My mother said it was unladylike to do so.

"There's that cute snort I remember." Joker laughed.

I frowned at him.

"We need to head back. We've been out here for a while. I think the others will notice." I teased.

"True. I do have to do something. You can get back on your own right?" Joker asked me.

"Yes I can. Go. What ever this is it must be important." I pushed him forward.

"Now git. Go." I smiled when he started to leave.

:::Third person:::

"Where were you?" Beast had stopped Joker and he turned with a sigh.

"I don't have to tell you everything Beast." Joker spoke.

"Joker." Beast has grabbed his arm.

"I was with Rose. We went skating. Now let me go. I have to go." Joker's face reflected how serious he was.

"You're leaving again?" Beast still held him.

"I'm off to see father." Joker didn't bother with looking at Beast.

Beast breathed in.

"What about you? Can't sleep?" Joker stared at Beast.

"Let's quit." Beast suddenly spoke.

"We have this circus. We can work it out. So let's just stop doing these things and escape to a place where father can't find us." Beast seemed a bit more shy saying this.

"Cross over the mountain to you? That's impossible. I don't have time to debate such things with you." Joker turned swiftly.

"Wait!" Beast grabbed hold of Joker from the back and held on.

"What's wrong? This isn't like you." Beast said softly pressed against his back.

"This is what we decided. We decided to protect our most precious thing. For that we will do anything. But..." Beast paused, "But I don't want to see your painful face anymore! Because I..." Joker suddenly turned Beast and stared into her eyes.

"Do you forget? We can't turn back now..." Beast looked like she was ready to cry.

"Staying up late isn't good for your health." Joker wrapped his scarf around Beast's neck.

"Joker!" Beast yelled.

"Goodnight." Joker turned and walked away from her.

Beast grasped the soft fabric and began crying.

"Are you crying?" Sebastian's voice called through the darkness startling Beast.

"You! This has nothing to do with you! Go the hell away!" Beast screamed still holding onto the scarf as if it were a life line.

"What?" Beast froze when Sebastian was now directly in front of her.

"It's pointless to pursue a human like him. He cannot return your feelings. He thinks he should treat you nicely at least but he knows in the end he will only hurt you even more then he has. How cruel." Sebastian mused.

"When did you start this? These miserable tears and a relationship that relies on nothing more then sentimentality." Sebastian's question was left unanswered as Beast reeled back her fist.

"What would you know?!" She screamed as Sebastian dodged the flying fist.

"Simply nothing. But there is one thing I do know..." He quickly moved to behind her, "The way to release you from that pain just for a while."

"Stop kidding Black and let me go." Beast fought his grip as best she could.

"Oh you think that I am joking. How amusing. What will you do with this pile of painful thoughts?" Sebastian whispered into her ear.

"It is obvious that his affections lay with Rose. You would have never stood a chance. Let me ease that pain you feel." His whispers sent a shiver down her spine.

He continued to seduce Beast like the prey she was. All this pain. All of this despair. Was absolutely delicious for him.

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Rina sighed finally leaving Ciel alone to rest. She remembered when Ciel had his first asthma attack. She was worried he would have died if it weren't for her mother. The chill in the air picked up causing Rina to wrap the brown coat tighter to her body.

"Ah..." Rina's ears picked up a moan.

She turned pink. This really wasn't any of her business. What people do in their tent isn't for her to see or judge.

"By what name did you call him?" An all too familiar voice husked.

Rina immediately looked in the direction of where the voices were coming from. She covered her mouth in absolute horror.

"Why do you... Hn... ah!" Another moan.

Rina paled. Sebastian... she ran not wanting to look any longer.

She ran until her feet collapsed under her. Rina let out an agonizing sob. How could he? She gave him her heart. She then though back on what William had said.

"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."

Was that really all Sebastian did? Lie? Just so he could entrap her? Was he toying with her emotions as if it were all just a sick game for him? Rina balled her fist as anger began to bubble with in her.

She was not some toy to be played with! The anger and yearning for revenge triggered the blood ruby's magic. She let out an inhuman growl. Flames spontaneously ignited under her. Rina's skin turned into black scales and cracked revealing a magma like glow in the cracks. Her eyes darkened to a burnt orange color and her scarlet red locks turned into curls of flames. Rina's hands were now adored with sharp deadly claws. She also gained beautiful massive phoenix like wings. The feathers were hues of yellow, orange and red with flames licking off of the surface. Lastly she wore low backed orange and yellow corset piece with a shredded red skirt that cut off below the knee with heeled boots. The skirt cut in a jagged uneven shark cut.

Looking at herself in the reflection of a near by pond she clasped her clawed hand shut.

"I am not some whore you can play with." She growled.

Rina looked directly at the ring on her finger. Her heart sank once more deactivating her demon form. She then began to sob once more. Her heart lays in shambles and her spirit lies shattered by the very thing she held dear. Rina felt as if the lord had damned her from the start. She truly was an unfortunate soul.

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The sun rose as Rina finally stepped foot into the circus compound.

"Rose!" She turned.

Wendy and Doll immediately noticed the darkness that had over taken her.

"Rose... is everything alright?" Doll asked.

"No... not really. But maybe a good hard practice will make me feel a bit more chipper." Rina's voice sounded cold and distant.

"Rose if something happened you can tell us." Wendy brought Rina into the mess hall tent and placed a plate in front of her.

Rina snapped the fork in her hand and stared at Wendy.

"Black cheated on me." He voice sounded so menacing.

Doll and Wendy gave sympathetic looks.

"We'll talk to him today." Doll proclaimed.

"Yep." Wendy smiled.

The dark thoughts and negative emotions bubbled underneath. Every negative trait about Rina amplified once she lost her humanity. Her thirst for revenge. Her seething rage. Her cruelty. Her malicious tendencies. All of it.

:::Rina's prerogative:::

All of this power. It seemed so pointless. The only reason I had become this was so I could be with him. But... I'm beginning to doubt what I have been telling myself. If anything I'm fucking pissed off. He hurt in the worst of ways. He scorned me. When I lifted my hand from the table I noticed the scorched surface I had left in the shape of my hand. Damn me to hell... well... you really can't but you get the picture.

I am really curious as to where Ciel and Sebastian had disappeared to. It's not like then to up and vanish leaving me behind. I wandered the compound aimlessly.

"Beast! Where's Doll going?" I called to the two of them.

Doll was being helped up onto a steed.

"I have to go inform Joker of something." Doll spoke.

"Rose why don't you go with him?" Beast suggested.

"I like that! Come with me!" Doll smiled.

Ciel and Sebastian would find me eventually. Why not? Might sever as a little vacation from all of this supernatural rubbish that I have been thrown into.

"Alright." I answered mounting myself on the same horse as Doll but in front of him.

We rode off.

I couldn't help but let my mind wander towards Sebastian. Yes I was very hurt and angry at him, but I still love him. Why does love have to hurt so badly. Why can't it be like in the romance novels? I mentally sighed. I can't trust Sebastian anymore after that. I may not be able to stop loving him but it will take him a very long time before I ever give him my heart again. I have to protect myself. Before I gave up my mortality I was too kind, naive even. I trusted people far too easily and it was this trait that led to my heartache. Never again, I keep telling myself. I will not be that easily manipulated.

I could feel Doll's sleeping form as we trotted on. I'm guessing demons don't sleep due to the fact that I'm not the least bit tired. I guess I have the whole night to collect my thoughts don't I?

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AN:/ Viola! Rina is no longer a human! Gasp! Will Sebastian earn her trust back? And What will happen to Joker's family? All very good questions I don't have a good answer for as of yet. Any who leave a review as always and favorite/follow. No flames and CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM is welcomed. As always stay beautiful and don't do drugs

Bye Luvs~