Finny: Grace! Hide me!
Me: What? Why?
Finny: I ruined the young master's prize roses. He's going to kill me for sure. *sobs like child*
Me: *sighs* Fine. Go hide in my closet. Not a peep you hear!?
Finny: Thank you! *shakes you in pure excitement* I promise to make it up to you. *hides*
Me: *rolls eyes and sits back at desk*
Sebastian: You wouldn't happen to know where Finnian has gone do you? *whispers in ear*
Me: *glares* No. No I don't. Now leave. I have to finish this chapter.
Sebastian: They say taking breaks in between writing is a great way to prevent writers block. *smirks with hand on my shoulder*
Me: Oh no no on. Last time I bare was able to walk. I'm not going through that again. Find someone else to curve your hunger. Not me. *stubbornly stomps*
Sebastian: Oh is that so? *hands caress my skin* Your body begs to differ.
Me: *red faced* You have a Damn silver tongue you bastard. *struggles to look at Sebastian*
Finny: *in closet blushing madly from Sebastian's interaction with Grace*
Me: Just get out already. I have to write *voice cracks slightly*
Sebastian: Hmmm. I have other plans. *smirks while picking you up and placing Grace on the bed*
Finny: *holds mouth while trying to keep himself from a nose bleed*
Sebastian: Kuroshitsuji does not belong to Grace all credit goes to Yana Taboso. Grace only owns Rina and the story rights. *purrs while licking lips*
Me: I don't like your tone or the look on your face. You better tell me what in the hell you are planning and you better let me up if you know what's good for you damn demon. *struggles under Sebastian's hold*
Sebastian: Oh I believe you will find what we are doing quite pleasurable for the both of us. *still smirking*
Me: *shivers* You ruin my sheets and I will ring your neck.
*loud moans and groans*
Finny: Oh My... who knew she and Sebastian... *thinking quietly while brain shuts down*
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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 Twelve: Wolfbaine and Roses
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:::Third person:::
Rina ran down the hall and slammed the door open startling everyone in the room.
"Ciel! Oh my god!" She had been hysterical for the last two hours upon learning of Ciel's condition.
"Don't touch me! Rina! I can't see. It's dark and I'm scared!" Ciel screamed clinging onto Finnian.
"Ciel it's ok I'm here." She approached the bed with caution.
She softly sat down and rubbed soothing circles around his back. Ciel let go of Finny and crawled awkwardly into Rina's lap still whimpering.
"Nothing will happen to you Ciel. I promise." Rina continued to coddle him like a small child until sleep had taken it's toll.
Rina delicately removed herself from Ciel but soon was pulled on by him.
"Don't leave me..." He whimpered still holding onto her.
Rina sighed.
"Meyrin fetch my book." She spoke crawling into the covers next to Ciel.
"You're staying?" Tanaka asked.
"Yes. I have no other options. Besides with how vulnerable he is I wouldn't want someone larger then him to prey upon him. At least with me here I can put up a good fight." Rina answered receiving the book she had requested from Meyrin.
"The rest of you go back to sleep." Sebastian finally spoke sending everyone out of the room.
"I'll be back my love. I have to speak with the witch. I promise to come back with some sweets. Although is still don't understand why you enjoy human food seems how you are a demoness now." Sebastian spoke with a bit of tease.
Ciel looked quite confused while Rina responded in German.
"I still enjoy at least pretending I am human. Also human food may not be sufficient for our kind, I still partake in it because it does curve my hunger slightly." Rina answered.
Sebastian smiled.
"Ciel what do you want me to read to you? I have a book of Fairy tales." Rina cooed at Ciel due to his fragile state.
"Read to me." He answered in a more relaxed state.
"Alright." Rina smiled.
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Next morning the green manor was a buzz. Why must you ask? Well, today lady Sullivan has a new butler, one named Sebastian Michaelis.
"Good morning everyone. I know it is a bit late for introductions but I am Sebastian Michaelis. I will be the one serving master Sullivan today. As for the rest I have assigned duties. Meyrin you will be striping the linens and washing laundry. Bardroy you will be making lunch preparations. Snake you will polish all the sliver. As for you Finny. You will be taking care of the young Lord and lady Rina." Sebastian spoke.
"Yay! I get to... Wait! Take care of the young master?!" Finny yelled in shock.
"Do I really have to?" Finny asked.
"You're the only one he will allow around him minus lady Rina of course but he won't let her go so it's up to you to take care of the both of them. As for me l will be serving master Sullivan." Sebastian turned and began to make morning tea.
:::Rina's perspective:::
I yawned sitting up. I hadn't slept like that since I was small. I then looked down at the night stand to find breakfast waiting for me.
I picked up the mix berries compo and spread it on my scone. I also had a cup of warm earl grey tea. Sebastian must have been in here while I slept. Ciel began to stir next to me. He curled up holding onto my arm like a stuffed bear. I was able to eat with one arm luckily. I then leaned back onto the head board with pillows situated behind me so I may be comfortable. I then picked up my own personal copy of The Count of Monte Cristo. I could use a little bit of revenge and love right about now.
I thought back on the events of Noah's arc circus. I automatically went to what William said about demons and what happened with Beast. Yes I forgave him, but deep down... I still loath him for it. These feelings I am coming across are rather frustrating. I love him with all my heart but I also still hate him. I growled putting down my book. If this bond we share is so powerful... then why was he able to push it aside? I had so many questions. Maybe I should actually talk to William again. I groaned. All of this thinking is giving me a headache.
"Rina what time is it?" Ciel had sat up and was rubbing his eye.
"Looks to be about nine or ten by the position of the sun." I answered.
"Are you going to read more to me?" He asked meekly.
"We finished the fairy tales. What else could we possible read?" I questioned.
"What you are reading." Ciel felt around for the novel I was currently engrossed in.
"Count of Monte Cristo? Are you sure you want that one?" I asked holding the book in my hand.
Ciel nodded his head and I smiled.
"Fine. I guess I can read you this. Although I can't guarantee you will enjoy this novel as much as I do." I mused.
"Chapter one..."
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"Ciel come out from under the covers and let lady Sullivan check your wounds. It will hurt more if she doesn't change the bandages." I spoke standing next to Sebastian.
Ciel peeked from under the covers and finally came out of the little cocoon of blankets he had wrapped himself up in.
"Ciel do you mind if I go step out for a little. I promise to come back." I smiled.
:::Third person:::
Ciel uneasily nodded allowing her to leave. Sebastian followed in suit.
"Are you alright?" He reached to caress her cheek but she pushed his gloved hand away.
"Sebastian this has been wracking my brain for some time. Why is it that you cheated on me so easily? If this bond we have is so strong why were you able to shove it aside in that one instance?" Rina asked with hurt written all over her face.
She had to admit it felt great releasing such a negative feelings in stead of holding them in like she had been for the last few months.
Sebastian was taken back by her sudden change of mood. What could have brought on such a negative discussion?
"Easy? It wasn't at all easy. I had my orders from the young Lord. He said to collect as much information within any means possible. You and I both know that his orders are absolute when I am locked in a contract. I never would intentionally break your heart if I could help it. I tried all possible methods to get her to relay the information the young Lord so desired but she didn't respond to any of them. I had no other choice. And because of what I did to you I you now are feeling such negative feelings. It tears me up inside knowing I had hurt you so badly. You even refused my touch for two months. Please believe me when I say that I love you. I don't know what I would do without you by my side." Sebastian spoke softly.
Rina bit her lip.
"What brought this up to the surface? Please tell me love." He begged for her to answer.
"I was reading the Count of Monte Cristo..." Rina muttered.
"A book brought this up?" He gave her a look of shock.
"Yes. A book. I just. I don't know. I feel as if maybe you only love the idea of me. Not me. I've been told almost all my life that I am absolutely beautiful and that I looked as pristine and regal as a rose. Sometimes I wish I that mother hadn't found me on the bank of the Thames just so that I might have had a light chance of being treated more human. I..." Rina rubbed her arm turning away from Sebastian.
"William and I had a conversation. He said that demons lie in order to obtain what the desire. He even went as far as to say that I was your prey... I don't know what to believe. I'm starting to think that our relationship was damned from the very beginning. Human turned demon and an ancient demon together might upset your ruler Lucifer." Rina's hand gently held onto Sebastian's.
"No. I do not care if our relationship upsets anyone. It is you that has taught me what real true compassion really is. It was you that did this." Placed her hand on his chest over his heart.
Rina felt the heartbeat of his chest.
"Sebastian is that?" He cut her off.
"A heartbeat? Yes. It happened after we made love for the first time. You gave me a heart. You gave me a reason to care. You're the reason I can feel love and empathy. Don't ever think that I do not love you." Sebastian kissed her forehead.
"Malaphas... I love you but I also loath you." Rina spoke before walking back in the direction of Ciel's room.
"I hope your loath for me is weaker then your love." He spoke genuinely.
"We will see. It's a matter of whether you can be truly monogamous or not." Rina opened the door right as lady Sullivan finished wrapping the last bandage.
"And don't mistake this as me forgetting. I'm giving you a second chance. Don't ruin what I have given." Rina said entering.
"I promise you won't be disappointed by the outcome my lady." Sebastian spoke.
Rina only sat back down in the bed right as Ciel wrapped his arms yet again around her person.
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An:/ Another chapter! Yo yo guys. So I put in a little tid bit about what initially happened in between Noah's arc and the Atlantic arc because of a review left by a Guest. I completely messed up by having Rina initially forgive Sebastian so soon and also neglected to have him show remorse for what he had done. I assumed because of the time line having Noah's arc during the winter at some point and the Atlantic arc in the beginning of spring that maybe two months would be a good period of time for Rina to contemplate her whole reason for being with a demon in the first place. All will be explained in her own personal story arc I will be putting here. Not sure how long though. Maybe one or two chapters. Anyway don't forget to leave a comment/review and remember to follow/favorite this story for updates.
Happy reading my luvs~
Gracie (GraceRoyal)