Disclaimer: I don't own Kuroshitsuji (sadly). All credit goes to Yana Taboso for her work. I only own Rina, the story and my ocs. Man I didn't expect to have such a positive reaction to my story as I have had. I thought for sure people would have wrote it off as another weird oc story. Also BBFan thank you for your helpful reviews. Without further a due we shall get 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 nine: Truth Beneath the Roses
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:::Rina's prerogative:::
Sleep had not come to me at all last night. I breathed in the scent of morning dew. The sun had barely began to peak over the countryside hills that surrounded the dirt road we were currently trotting on. Cobble stone walls stood on either side of us keeping the sheep in their pastures. Occasionally we pass a wooden gate most likely used to herd the live stock into the next pasture. My ears perked hearing Doll mumble something before yawning.
"Big sis were we trotting all night?" Doll asked with sleep still laced over his voice.
"Big sis?" I mused.
"Yeah. You are apart of the trope. I figured I would address you like I would Beast." He looked too innocent.
"That's alright. If anything I'm honored you think of me so highly. To answer your question though, yes we have been traveling all night. Sleep did not come to me as easily as you so I kept us going. The more land we cover the closer we come towards Joker. This news you have must be important huh?" I smiled as we kept going.
Every once and awhile we pass a lone tree. Out here it was oddly calming. I know as a demon I shouldn't enjoy such things as peace and tranquility but I can't help the fact that my humanity is still slightly intact.
"Yeah. It is important. Really important." Doll seemed a bit quiet.
All of the sudden a loud gurgling noise disrupted my train of thought.
"Looks like you're hungry. Any city or town near by that we can feed the horse and you in?" I teased slightly earning a full hearted grin.
"Yes. It is the town that father's estate is located outside of. We can fuel up there and then make our way quickly to brother Joker." Doll answered.
I smiled. Doll was just what his name implied. A doll. He was precious and very trusting. If I can help it I'll protect him. I maybe a demon but it seems as if I still have my heart and wits about me.
:::Third person:::
"Son of the prostitute Karen Taylor. No entries on his real name. Cause of death blood loss. Today the ninth of February eighteen forty nine. Was involved with Rina Dalles even developing romantic feelings..." William looked down at the to die list where Joker's name was.
"Judgement complete." He stamped the book and closed it.
"Sheesh. What is personal affairs thinking? There is no way anyone can deal with this on their own. Right about now however to send you as an extra personnel..." William was cut off by a smirking man with ginger hair.
"My looks like you took personal offense after all." He smiled.
"Ronald Knox." William stated with an unamused face.
"Even though I rushed myself here. Still... perhaps you are just disappointed that it was me there sent." Ronald hopped down from his perch and stared at William.
"No." William blatantly stated.
"I had a bad feeling that I had to look after that thing today as well. I'm lucky it wasn't him. Come to think of it, Grell did go on another mission looking rather hyperactive, more so then normal. Hmm. What was it?" Ronald pondered.
"Was it the Phantomhive family? Yes! That was it! It seems less difficult then what we are dealing with. Speaking of Phantomhive, I heard you had a rather interesting conversation with Miss Rina, one of Ciel Phantomhive's first cousins." Ronald smiled slightly.
"Yes I did have one. It's such a shame that demonic filth has gotten to her. She would have been a very great asset for the association. She also has the potential to become either a formidable ally or a formidable opponent." William pressed his glasses to his face more closely.
"I would have to agree with you there but for the sake of time and me not wanting any overtime work. Let's get this done." Ronald revved up the engine of his lawn mower death scythe.
"Leave nothing behind." William readied his clippers before jumping to action along side Ronald.
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Rina and Doll rode up to the burning manor with horror written all over the both of their faces.
"What is this?" Doll muttered.
Rina hopped off the horse followed by Doll.
"Joker!" Rina screamed hoping that he were still alive.
"Brother Joker!" Doll called.
"Joker!" Rina screams were desperate.
She then froze when Ciel and Sebastian exited the flaming building.
Her heart dropped into her stomach. Please no...
"Black! Smiles!" Doll yelled as they came closer.
The sickening feeling in Rina's stomach deepened with each step they took.
"Why are you here? Where's brother Joker is he..?" Doll was cut off.
"Dead." Sebastian spoke with a devilish smile.
That's when the feeling fully hit Rina. Like a sucker punch to the gut she grasped herself trying to comfort herself.
"What the hell are you saying Black?! Smiles say som..." Ciel went to slap Doll but Rina reached out and grasped Ciel's arm with demonic strength earning a painful groan.
"Don't you dare lay a hand on him." Rina's eyes were glowing a demonic magenta.
Ciel's eyes as well as Sebastian's widened seeing her like this.
"Are you saying you killed him? Joker? What the hell did he fucking do to deserve that?" Rina spat viciously.
Doll was shell shocked. Rose, one of the tropes most sweetest members, had anger seething from her body. He could see it in her eyes too. Her wrath building like a bon fire.
"You know exactly why they had to die Rina!" Ciel snapped.
Rina glared sending a shiver down Sebastian's spine. Her demonic aura was intense more so then he had initially expected. She was the embodiment of wrath. She had become a fury, one of Lucifer's most brutal killing machines. This worried him somewhat. She was the first human in five centuries to convert into one of the seven majors in Lucifer's clutches.
"Bull shit! They did nothing wrong! You should have went for the Baron! Not Joker and the rest! They did nothing wrong! They did what the bloody had to do what they were told to survive! You of all damn people should understand that Ciel Phantomhive!" Rina spat vigorously.
Her fist were clenched as her haggard breathing broke the cracklings of the flames behind them.
"Ciel... Phantomhive? The queen's guard dog?" Doll stood frozen.
Doll stood there and let out a bloody scream surprising Rina.
"Give... I won't... forgive... I won't forgive you! Smiles!" Doll charged at Ciel with a dagger.
"Sebastian." Ciel spoke.
But before Sebastian could get to Doll Rina had placed her hand on Doll as he charged.
"Sleep." Was all she said before his body dropped to the floor in a deep slumber.
Rina picked up the blade and flicked it at Sebastian who caught it.
"No more death tonight." She spoke picking Doll up and placing him on the horse comfortably.
"What are you going to do with him?" Ciel asked.
Rina gave Ciel an empty cold look.
"Take him back with us. He will be apart of your staff wether you like it or not. Further more he is under my protection. If any harm come to him I will not hesitate to up and leave with him." With that Rina began to walk the horse down the road with the both of them in pursue of her.
"Also, I understand you had orders Ciel but it does my heart shame to know that you would do something so drastic." Rina spoke.
"Joker sent them after Elizabeth." Ciel spoke causing Rina to halt.
"You really think I would stand idly by if they threatened Elizabeth? Sebastian informed me of your ties with the circus. This is why I did not want you to tag along." Ciel stared at her.
"You were going to leave me blissfully unaware then? I am so glad you have faith in me dear cousin." Sarcasm and pain riddled her voice.
"I'm letting you keep Doll. Isn't that enough?" Ciel asked.
Rina was quiet.
Sebastian then stepped over to Doll and wiped his uncovered hand over his head. Rina felt the spike of demonic energy.
"What are you doing?" Rina demanded.
"Altering his memories. I made it seem as the young lord and I had shown up the same time as you two and made it look as if the rest of the trope had gone into hiding." Sebastian answered.
"As much as I hate you doing this. I will not object. We don't need him ruining Ciel's reputation with the Queen." Rina grumbled begrudgingly.
"I'm glad we agree." Sebastian went in for a kiss but Rina pushed him away.
"Oh no. I know about Beast. You sir are not getting anything from me. Go crawl to a prostitute or something." Rina snapped turning briskly from him.
Ciel smirked at Sebastian who held an unamused face.
Rina held a little smile on her face. She had a little bit of victory with being able to deny him.
Even though Ciel and Sebastian killed the only family she had growing up besides immediate family, she couldn't bring herself to completely hate them both. Because they had somehow permanently fixated their places in her heart and no mater what horrible thing they do, she will always love him. And this is her downfall, her compassion for others. Something a demon would never understand unless with their mate. She was one of those very few demons who still had some sense of humanity even after their conversion.
Ciel stared at Rina as she stroked Doll's sleeping form. He knew in his heart that she would never return his feelings. After this he saw just how much she cared for everyone, even those who haven't been in her life very long. Her heart truest to its nature really was golden. Ciel could see why so many men including his own demon would flock to her. She was beautiful both inside and out. Sebastian was lucky to spend the rest of eternity with someone as special as Rina. Rina was the truth and she brought truth to the saying:
Truth beneath the roses
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Doll had finally woken up and began thanking Rina and Ciel vigorously for giving him a chance as a Phantomhive employee. Rina of course laughed and smiled saying it was no problem. Ciel said nothing.
"Oh come on and smile. You able to yesterday." Doll spoke as they came up to the Phantomhive manor.
"This place is very nice." Doll spoke in aw.
"Now you know where I've been for the last five years." Rina smiled.
Rina introduce Doll to the the rest of the staff.
"Oh a boy my age!" Finny seemed ecstatic.
"Call me Doll." He smiled at Finny.
"Doll eh? Looks alright. I think he'll fit in nicely." Bard grinned.
"So glad you agree." Rina spoke.
"Doll as your first task I want you the help these three with cleaning. The only area I advise you not to go is the kitchen only because there is debris everywhere and you can hurt yourself." Rina spoke.
"What about you big sis? Will you be ok?" Doll asked very concerned.
"Oh I'll be fine! I just need a nice bath and some new clothes." With that Rina disappeared into the hall.
Doll smiled to himself. He still had Rose left... he wasn't as alone as most would think. He followed Finny for his first task. He thanked God that Rose had given him a second chance despite what the others were doing. Doll never liked the idea of kidnapping kids for father's sick amusement. He and Beast wanted to run away as fast as they could with the hopes that maybe... HE wouldn't find them.
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AN:/ Good? Bad? I don't know. I just had a big EOC (end of course) exam for English. I needed to ease my mind so another chapter! Any way follow/favorite and don't forget to leave a review.
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