Disclaimer: I don't own Black Butler. I only own Rina and the story rights. Ah yes the dreaded chapter... I have no clue if it will be good. Anyway one with 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 Seventeen: Immortalized Roses pt.3
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:::December 1885:::
"Rina Rina! Wake up!" Ciel bounced on Rina's mattress.
"I'm up! I'm up! Good god!" Rina exclaimed sitting up.
"I'm glad your awake." Ciel calmed down.
"Are you kidding me?" Rina gave a light hearted glare.
"Today is very special and you know why?" Ciel questioned.
A soft smile spread across Rina's face.
"Hmm. Let me think. It's someone's birthday?" Rina looked at Ciel knowing she hit the nail on the head.
"Mine! It's my birthday!" Ciel exclaimed happily.
"Happy birthday cousin." Rina spoke standing up.
"How about I spend the whole day with you? I can ask mother if she will cancel my lessons just for today so I may do so." Rina smiled.
"Really? You'd do that for me?" Ciel's eyes widened.
"Of course! Why wouldn't I?" Rina smiled.
"Alright! I'll see you down stairs!" With that Ciel ran out the room.
Rina could only smile at the pure excitement that he held.
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Rina sat with her aunt watching Ciel practice his violin. She had successfully convinced her mother to cancel her lessons so that she would be able to accompany Ciel throughout the day.
"Ciel try this. I think you'd find playing that cord progression much easier." Rina picked up the second violin.
Rina played a small part of his piece as an example.
"See your transition would be much smoother." Rina smiled.
"Why don't you play with your cousin? I have something to tend to so I need you to watch him." Rachel smiled at the two children.
"Go ahead aunt Rachel. I'll keep track of Ciel." Rina smiled.
"Alright. You two stay out of trouble." She stood up and left as Rina and Ciel started to play.
After his music lesson Rina helped him with his French and German despite him throwing a fit about how German is so difficult.
"Maybe we should stop with your language lessons. Besides I have something for you." Rina smiled brightly.
"Really? What?" Ciel stared wide eyed.
"Happy birthday Ciel." Rina smiled.
The ten year old smiled as Rina presented him with his gift from her.
"What is this?" He asked holding up a leather bound book.
"It's a rare addition of the first Sherlock Holmes novel. I had it personalized too." Rina opened the novel.
"To my dearest cousin. Do not let others stand in the way of your happiness. Love Rina." Ciel read.
Ciel's fingers lightly traced the leather detail along with the gold lettering on the front. Ceil then held the book to his chest and smiled brightly.
"I can't wait to show mother what you got me!" Ciel took off with the book.
"Ciel slow down! Do you have any earthly idea how difficult it is to run in a corset!" Rina stopped suddenly to when Ciel dropped the book.
"Ciel careful with th..." Rina gasped seeing the dead bodies of her relatives.
"Ciel we need to leave. Now." Rina grasped Ciel and pulled him away.
"My lady! Take master Ciel and run!" Tanaka had been running towards them when he was suddenly attacked.
"Ciel!" Rina screamed when he was taken from her.
She felt the body of another person behind her and as fast as she could she kicked her heels behind her. Rina took off with the book in her arms. She quickly ducked into one of the guest rooms and hid in the thick curtains.
The smell of smoke soon filled her nose.
Fire.
She started coughing violently.
"Ciel..." She muttered before slumping over.
A tall figure loomed over her unconscious form.
"My my what have you gotten yourself into little one?" The man reached down and picked up her limp body.
He eyed the leather book before picking it up as well.
"You've become quite cumbersome as of late my little Rose." He smiled pushing away some of the loose strands of hair that had made their way on her lovely face.
The fire seemed to part ways as the tall man carried her to the front courtyard.
"I promise we will meet soon my love." He kissed her before leaving her on the ground with the book next to her form.
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Rina woke up in her bedroom with her mother blubbering about how she was so worried.
"Where is Ciel." Rina cut off her mother abruptly.
"Rina, dear... they didn't find him. They only found Vincent and Rachel. God bless their souls." Her mother had tears in her eyes.
"It's my fault..." Rina muttered holding the leather bound book to her chest.
A blank nothingness filled her heart knowing Ciel was out there somewhere. Probably dead. She cried by herself. The three people that probably cared for her the most were now gone. Her mother cared yes... but she was materialistic. All she really did was shove new dresses, and trinkets thinking it would make up for her lack of presence in her childhood.
:::Spring 1886:::
Rina closed her book and stared blankly out at the placid country side. She hadn't left her room since she had woken up and found out Ciel was truly gone.
*knock knock*
"My lady, your mother requests your presence." Spoke the new butler, Grell.
Rina stared blankly at her mother's butler.
"Tell mother I will be down in a minute." Rina turned her way back towards the window.
"Of course." Grell spoke with a bow.
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Madam red was worried about her daughter. Rina went from a sociable and compassionate heart to a cold and distant person. She realized that her daughter might have been closer to her cousin then she had perviously thought.
"You wanted to see me?" Rina stepped into madam red's office.
Rina had become visibly thinner due to her lack of interest in food of any kind.
"I visited the Phantomhive estate and found the house completely rebuilt." Rina's eyes widened.
"And... Ciel he's-" Before madam red could finish her sentence Rina took off in a mad dash.
Rina couldn't think properly. All that crossed her mind was that Ciel... he was back. Rina slammed open the horse stalls and brought out her personal riding horse, Sabbath.
Rina half hazardously mounted her horse.
'I'm coming Ciel...'
Rina pulled the reins and Sabbath began galloping at top speed down the road.
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Ciel sat looking out the window. His eyes trail up to his newly contracted demon butler, Sebastian.
"Sebastian have my aunt contacted. I wish to speak with her tomorrow." Ciel spoke absently.
"Of course my lord." Sebastian spoke with a smirk.
"My lady I believe it would be best not to disturb the young boy." Tanaka spoke causing Ciel and Sebastian to loo towards the door.
"I don't care. I want to see my cousin." The door opened to reveal Rina standing there.
A big smile graced her lips seeing Ciel alive.
"Ciel I missed you." Rina walked with swift gracefulness towards her cousin and pulled him into an embrace.
Ciel as if by instinct wrapped his arms around Rina refusing to let go when she attempted to part.
"What in the blazes happened to you? You look like someone pummeled you in an alleyway." Rina spoke standing in front of Ciel.
"It is a story I wish not to speak of. Tell me did you arrive alone?" Ciel questioned.
"Yes I did. I mounted that black stallion you loved so much, Sabbath, and rode here with gods speed." Rina giggled.
"Sebastian have a room made up for her. Preferably her old room, the one with the rose patterned drapery." Ciel spoke.
"As you wish my lord." Sebastian again bowed eyeing Rina.
"Nevermore..." Rina muttered not sure with what she was saying.
Sebastian smirked. It delighted him to know that his mate recognized him.
"Tanaka bring tea and sweets. I want to talk with Rina." Ciel spoke.
"Of course, and what kind of tea?" Tanaka asked.
"Earl grey." Rina responded reading Ciel's mind basically.
"Right away." Tanaka spoke.
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Sebastian absently made the bed and dusted the rose patterned room. He had waited many centuries to find his mate. Of course he didn't expect to find that in a human of all things. Humans were food with petty and selfish impulses. But not Rina, his little Rose, his cardinal. No. She was the most compassionate and gold hearted girl he had ever seen. This also didn't make sense. Why would a demon enjoy being with someone with such a pure soul? He then smiled. Not many demons had the chance to manipulate and weave the perfect mate like he did. Oh... he could corrupt her. Turn her soul completely black. Turn her into the most dark and twisted woman he could ever want. The thought of that made his heart, or lack there of, jump and flutter.
"Oh I had no idea you would still be here." Sebastian turned and was met by sweet little Rina.
Her arms were full of books.
"That looks quite heavy. Would you care for assistance?" Sebastian asked.
"How kind of you but I have this under control." Rina repositioned her arms and made her way towards her bed.
On the way she tripped and the books fell all around her. Sebastian quickly reacted catching her.
"I'm such a klutzy fool." Rina muttered embarrassed.
"That's quite alright my lady. A lady of your stature would most likely find difficulty in carry that amount of books without tripping." Sebastian spoke.
"Are you calling me short?" Rina raised a brow.
"No of course not." Sebastian answered.
Rina just sighed.
"You know... I would like to thank you personally for bringing Ciel back safely." Rina spoke with a soft smile.
Sebastian was taken back by her simple thank you. The feeling in his chest was foreign to him. This warmth. What put him at ease though was the soft smile that radiated off of her face. Sebastian then shook off the warmth. Demons weren't emotional creatures. The only emotions they felt were rage, hunger and lust. Never love. They don't empathize.
"I'm honored that you feel so strongly as to thank a humble butler." Sebastian stared at Rina.
Rina shifted her dress in her hands and then looked up at the butler.
"Would you care to come with me to the gardens? I must know if aunt Rachel's roses are still present." A light pink dusted her cheeks as she asked.
"I would love to." Sebastian held out his hand and Rina took it with appreciation.
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An:/ Good lord! Finals is kicking my ass. I'm so sorry for not updating sooner. At least we get a little insight as to what was coursing through Sebastian's brain upon seeing Rina for the third time. Anyway don't forget to follow/favorite and leave a review or comment.
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Gracie