Disclaimer: I don't own kuroshitsuji. I only own Rina and the story rights. I'm glad that this story arc is being so well received. I thought for sure people wouldn't like this arc as much as I did. To clarify this arc is meant to reveal what I believe are important points of her life that will help develop the next arc as best I can. Without any more waiting let us go on to the chapter.
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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 Sixteen: Immortalized Roses pt.2
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:::Spring 1880:::
Ciel and Elizabeth ran around the garden chasing each other in an exhilarating game of tag. Vincent and Rachel sat smiling while watching the two of them play. Angelina sat across from the two of them sipping at her tea. Directly next to her sat her ten year old daughter Rina whom had the family dog, Sebastian, at her feet. The ten year old snuck a scone to the dog whom appreciatively gobbled the morsel up.
"Rina darling what have I said about feeding the dog under the table?" Angelina looked at her daughter who smiled sheepishly.
"Not to do it." She answered bashfully.
"Oh Angelina don't be so hard on the girl. I remember when you did that." Rachel, her older sister, smirked while Angelina just rolled her eyes while smiling.
"How has your German been?" Vincent asked little Rina.
"Wonderfully. The tutor you appointed is the best uncle." Rina smiled.
"I wish you would be as ecstatic about the parties I take you to just as you are excited about your education." Angelina pouted at her daughter.
"Mother I much rather bury my face into a book then socialize with strangers." Rina spoke.
Vincent and Rachel looked at each other. Their niece was probably the most intelligent and inquisitive child they have met. Her brilliance was something to be admired. Most girls her age loved parties and social events but she preferred the company of either Ciel or her books.
"You and your books. Your father would have loved to hear you say that." Angelina smiled sadly.
"I'm sorry mother I didn't mean to upset you." Rina apologized seeing the fall in her facial expression.
That was another extraordinary thing about Rina. She had the ability to read human emotions and body language unlike any child they had seen.
"Don't worry darling it wasn't you that upset me. I must be going now. I have to prepare for this event. Now Rina be good to your aunt and uncle while I'm gone. I will be back to fetch you in three days." With that her mother seemingly disappeared.
"Rina why don't you go play with Ciel and Elizabeth. The two of them are staring at you." Rachel smiled.
Rina turned to see Ciel and Elizabeth hiding behind a tree trunk watching her.
Rina turned towards Rachel and smiled.
"You better run! The tickle monster is coming!" Rina yelled hopping out of her seat and running towards the the two five year olds.
"Run!" Ciel giggled as the two of them took off.
Sebastian took off at her the three children barking playfully.
"You know Vincent I can't describe the feeling I get watching Rina. That child is oh so special. I hope Angelina realizes it soon. I would hate for her and Rina to become estranged." Rachel sighed.
Vincent placed a kiss on her forehead.
"I agree love. If Angelina does continue to push it may end up damaging her bond with Rina. But you must also remember that she has a very strong bond with Ciel and the family dog. I have a feeling that her home is more here then anywhere else. I think she will be just fine as long as she has us." Vincent spoke wisely.
Rachel nodded. Her husband always knew what to say.
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"Come on this isn't fair Ciel! I can't even find you." Rina huffed making her way deeper into the garden.
"Ciel! This isn't funny anymore!" Rina yelled.
In fact it was scary. She had never been in this part of the garden. It looked as if no one has. The plants were over grown and cast shadows looked as if they were monsters. Rina breathed in deeply. Monsters didn't exist. Uncle Vincent said that as long as she kept a light in her heart that nothing would hurt her.
The bushes of blood red roses wrestled causing her to stop her movements.
"My my little one are you lost?" A deep voice called out.
"Whose there?!" Rina yelled.
"Look up." Rina looked up and saw a raven.
"Was it you?" Rina asked the bird.
"Yes. Yes it was." The bird replied.
"You know uncle Vincent says that ravens are bad omens." Rina spoke looking at the bird.
"Oh he is just giving us a bad reputation. We are not that bad." The bird answered.
"Last time I checked... animals can't talk." Rina spoke skeptically.
"But I am no animal." He spoke.
Rina raised a brow staring at the bird.
"You're a raven. That is an animal." Rina spoke.
"No I am in my animal form. I have a human form... and a demon form..." the raven's eyes glowed a bright red.
Rina felt fear spike in her blood but decided against showing that fear.
"Then what is your name?" Rina decided to ask.
"My name? That isn't important." The raven spoke.
"Then I shall call you nevermore." Rina spoke.
"I see you enjoy literature." The raven spoke.
"I enjoy all sorts of books. I'm not like other girls who prefer their dolls and toys." Rina smiled.
"Rina!" She heard Vincent and Rachel calling for her.
"Will I see you again nevermore?" She asked.
"Maybe. We shall see little one." With that Rina ran towards the voices.
"Rina I was so worried!" Ciel had ran to her when she had emerged from the foliage.
"It's ok Ciel. I couldn't find you or Elizabeth." Rina chuckled.
"We were hiding in the secret place papa has in his study." Ciel giggled.
"Of course you two go inside when we're playing outside." Rina playfully rolled her eyes.
Though her mind drifted back to the raven. Something about him seemed off... but she wouldn't be bothered by trivial things. Ciel was what was important at this moment.
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Rina sighed opening her mathematics book. She wanted to play but at the same time she had to get through this lesson. Gah! What does factoring even mean?!
"Rina dear would you like a snack break?" Rachel entered the library with a plate of macaroons and a cup of tea.
"Yes please." She answered as if she were in dire need of one.
"What lesson are you working on?" She asked as Rina stuffed the sweet into her mouth.
"Factoring." She answered taking a sip of tea.
"If I remember correctly it goes something like this..."
Rina and her aunt Rachel sat down and made their way through three lessons before uncle Vincent had interrupted the lessons to bring Ciel to his mother. The four of them looked like a happy little family all together. Rina, Vincent, Rachel and Ciel. Her mother may not realize it but Rina acts as if she is more a Phantomhive then a Dalles. Little did she know that the raven "nevermore" was watching the whole family. The ravens eyes glowed a demonic magenta before it took off into the evening sky.
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AN:/ Another chapter finally! Next chapter is the fire... poor Ciel. Speaking of Ciel. I am in the process of writing a new story called Just to See You Smile. This one is a CielxOC. The summary is:
What little smile Ciel had left vanished when Elizabeth died in a tragic riding accident. Burying himself in work he avoids the world even pushing his own butler aside. What happens when a baker's daughter enters the equation? Will Ciel be able to finally find his smile again or will he end up succumbing to his own inner demons?
Let me know if you want to see this story go up. To address Shape of You. I will update! Don't worry. I have to organize myself but I will update asap. My Fairy Tail fics Shades of Pink will be updated as well as Girl with a Broken smile. Any who favorite/follow and don't forget to leave a comment/review!
Until we meet again~
Gracie