Things to remember:

A) This fanfic contains shonen-ai. MALE ON MALE. BOY X BOY. Don't like, don't read. It's simple, folks.

B) I do not own Kuroshitsuji/Black Butler, sadly. But that's okay. I'll live.

C) I own Lincent and Kosuke and Hiroki. They are mine.

D) This is a work of FICTION. So because of this fact, anything I say goes. No complaining if something below does not make sense. I will be more than happy to explain my logic if you ask me.

E) MPREG ALERT. Deal with it.

F) 4/14

G) This is a sister fic to The Way We Were In Tokyo.

More relevant info to this chapter: Hello once again, those of you who are still with me. This will be a Lizzy chapter instead of a Lincent, as will the next. After that, it will be Lincent focused. As you probably noticed, these chapters are very short. I'm not really sure if they'll stay short though. Only time will tell.

ALSO: pretend that in Victoria England took place in the early 1900s, and they spoke Japanese. It'll make your life easier.

Sincerely wishing you all well,

Kida-Asumi, the Captin of Sirius

The loss of a parent was heartbreaking for anyone. When her father died, Elizabeth Ethel Cordelia Midford felt like her whole world would fall apart…and she had been eight. So as she bought boat tickets for America, she could only imagine what was going on in her poor, new daughters mind.

To lose both parents, and possibly watch one die at the hand of another, at the age of three was surely something hard to deal with.

"I want my Daddy! I want my Mommy!" Lin cried. Paula shushed the little girl as Lizzy approached them with their bags and boat tickets.

"I know you do, baby girl, Auntie knows. But we are going to America, and your parents can no longer be with us. I'm your mother now." She explained softly, brushing away her new child's tears. Lin glared, looking away.

"I hate you." She spat, though she cuddled closer. Lizzy felt her heart clench painfully and she pressed her lips against the girl's forehead.

Together they would get through it.

Life in America was hard for those that can't speak English. The only two options of jobs for Elizabeth was a job washing dishes and prostitution. The little money that she could legally have for Lincent barely got them a place to live for six months in New York City. Paula stayed home with Lincent as Lizzie worked.

On her way home from her first payday, Lizzy nearly walked into a bus and was shoved numerous times by small children attempting to pick her pockets.

She was lonely and miserable and hoped to god that everything would work out for her.

Then her world changed.

"Miss! Miss! You dropped this." A young man called out, running towards the blond. The woman turned, her green eyes wide as she took a look at the man who had called out.

He was about 6'5, with a frame much like Sebastian's. His hair was just as black, and his eyes were as dark as Lincent's.

He was quite pretty too.

"Oh god, Lin's social security card." She breathed, finally taking the fallen card. When she burst into tears, Kosuke frowned.

"Are…you okay?" He asked, reaching out to gently touch her shoulder. She shook her head.

"No, I'm not. My life has gone to hell in the period of three months."

"Wow." Kosuke breathed, stunned by what Lizzy just told him. The blond nodded, sipping on her tea.

Kosuke had ushered Elizabeth to a nearby teahouse, getting them a private booth. Without thinking, Elizabeth had told Kosuke everything. By the time it was all out, she had finally calmed down and felt so relieved.

To be able finally confide in someone new was something Elizabeth was quickly growing to cherish.

"That is a sane reaction." She replied honestly. Kosuke shook his head, in a slight shock.

"I can't believe all that crap you've been through. How in the world did you manage to stay so strong?" He asked, honestly stunned by that woman's strength. He had his own problems and was struggling with them every day, yet this blond across from him was…handling so much more, so much better than he was.

"I was forced to." She said simply. Kosuke nodded. That could be part of it. As the two slipped into a comfortable silence, Kosuke wondered if there was a way he could help her.

And then it hit him.

"Elizabeth, this may be a bit brash of me, but I need assistance with a problem that I am faced with and I do believe you are the one who can help me. Our problems will both be solved." He said. Elizabeth froze, narrowing her eyes at the man across from her.

"…and what may that be?" She asked. Smiling slightly, Kosuke looked away from her.

"I am the sole heir to one of the most prominent families in America. My father has been urging me to marry. I do not want a rushed wedding. If I do not have a wife by next month, I will be arranged a marriage. You are in need of a home for you and your daughter. I am more than willing to take you in. In fact, we could be married in name only if you so desired." He offered. Elizabeth kept her moth tightly shut, so that the many emotions going through her mind did not spew out.

She was, at first, outraged by such a request. Having spent the majority of her life engaged to the man whose child she was now raising was a huge blow to her ego. Next came the shame at having been put in this situation. Finally she thought about how this move would be beneficial for Lincent…and wasn't that what mattered? Lincent before all else? Sighing, Lizzy nodded her agreement.

"Very well."

Elizabeth had insisted they do this as fast as possible, so she brought him to her home so that he could meet Paula and Lin.

"Who are you?" Lin asked, she and Paula looking up from their spot in front of their fire. Lizzy blushed as Kosuke's expression softened once he laid eyes on Lin. He was pleasantly surprised when he noted Lin's dark hair and eyes. It would make it all the more believable.

"This is Kosuke Uchiha…my future husband. Paula, he knows everything, so you may speak freely in front of him." She explained. Lin shyly walked over to the two.

"Mama? Does this make him my Daddy?" She asked. Kosuke nodded, kneeling down before her.

"That it does, Madame."

A/N: Enter Lin's new family! Yes, Uchiha as in Uchiha Sasuke and Itachi. Surprised? I'm not and if you read my profile, you will no longer be as well. It all makes sense in the grand scheme of things.

- Kida-Asumi