Note: First chapter of part two and a new posting schedule! What fun! (sort of) Anyway, we're jumping right into part two with a fairly eventful chapter... Some people will be very upset with me after this, however some may see this as a dream come true. Either way, a lot happens very fast, just a fair warning.

Warnings: Character death, violence/gore, implied sex, kissing, minor language

Part Two Genre: Romance/Horror

Part Two Summary: Sebastian's hard work and great patience from the past few months finally pays off, but leaves Ciel in a heartbroken mess. Ciel, however, has no regrets in allowing this all to happen, as long as he has the demon by his side.

Impatience was a very human thing to feel. Sebastian, who was normally a very patient being, was genuinely getting tired of waiting, however, and his jealously (another human emotion) toward Elizabeth was in no way helping him.

Nothing was worse than the caring, though. That he actually found himself caring enough to try and wait the nine months as to be sure Ciel wasn't too upset was the most terrible part.

In the end, he found himself unable to wait.

.

The cry from the washroom was earsplitting.

Ciel had been aware Elizabeth was having morning sickness, but nothing so bad it could emit that sound from her.

He was up and scrambling to the washroom in seconds, nearly tripping several times. Unsurprisingly the door was locked. He raised his fists to bang at the door.

"Elizabeth? Elizabeth! What's wrong?"

His only reply was another wretched scream, this time it was his name.

"Elizabeth?" He pressed himself to the door, shaking the doorknob pointlessly. "Lizzie!"

There was the tapping of shoes coming up behind him, but he ignored it.

"Elizabeth!"

"What's going on?" Mey Rin said.

"My lord…?" Ciel felt the tiniest bit of relief at Sebastian's voice.

"Sebastian, break down the door!"

"Yes, my lord." Ciel stepped aside and Sebastian rammed his shoulder against the hard wood, which caved in on contact. Ciel shoved past him into the washroom.

"Elizabeth, what-?" He dropped off, the words smothered by a flood of emotion.

"Ciel..."

He took in the scene, horrified. Everything was soaked in blood and vomit, and Elizabeth's night gown was nearly shredded, blood pouring from more wounds than Ciel could count.

He was on his knees in seconds. "What happened? Who did this?"

"I…" She cut off, gasping to breathe. "Ciel…!"

"Elizabeth… I'm right here. What happened? You have to tell me."

"I… I can't…" she sobbed, her voice choked. "I…" Her eyes wandered from Ciel's face for a second, but she was clearly having trouble focusing on anything for more than a few seconds. Her gaze fell on Sebastian. "I…"

"Elizabeth…"

She closed her eyes, her face so pained Ciel was nearly in tears himself.

"Please… tell me!"

"Save the baby…"

He blinked. "Wh-What…? Elizabeth… What do you mean…?"

"Save the baby, Ciel! Get it out of me before it dies!"

His eyes widened. "You aren't going to die! Elizabeth, I promise, I won't let you-"

"Just do it, Ciel!"

"How?"

Sebastian stepped forward. "Finny, Bard, go get some towels and bring them here. Mey Rin, take Ciel back to him room. I don't want him to see this."

"What? What are you-?"

"Just trust me, my lord. If this is Lady Elizabeth's dying wish then you want it to be fulfilled, don't you?"

Ciel didn't move until Mey Rin came and hoisted him up. He fought against her, and he probably would have won in any other situation. "No! No! Elizabeth!"

Mey Rin all but dragged him back to his room, insisting that he sit down and try to calm himself.

"Please, my lord," she choked around her tears. "If you continue to strain yourself like this… then…"

Ciel held up a hand and she fell silent. "Leave. I'll be fine. Just leave. Tell Sebastian I want to see him as soon as possible."

Mey Rin nodded, scurrying away. Ciel sat and stared at the ground, waiting for the tears to stop.

.

When Sebastian finally arrived Ciel hadn't moved at all. He looked up at Sebastian through teary eyes, and Sebastian could only think of how much younger his master looked at that moment.

"My lord…" He indicated a small bundle of towels and blankets in his arms, and Ciel acknowledged it for the first time.

"Is she alive?" Ciel asked softly.

"Of course. You didn't think I'd allow her to die, would I?"

Ciel swallowed hard, holding out his arms.

"My lord, in your current condition I don't-"

"Give me the child, Sebastian."

Sebastian did as he was told. Ciel was surprised at how light she was as he looked at the small face framed by layers of white towel. She was a shriveled little pink thing, her eyes closed and her face a perfect oval.

Sebastian sat next to him. Strangely enough, the demon's presence was calming. Ciel was able to relax with Sebastian next to him. "Am I allowed to touch you, my lord, or will it upset you?"

Ciel turned his head just slightly so his mouth touched Sebastian's. "You and Lady Elizabeth had already decided a name, right?"

Ciel nodded. "Rose."

"Rose Phantomhive…?" Sebastian smirked. "What made you decide that?"

"Do you remember on my birthday when Elizabeth gave me that red rose? I wore it in my lapel."

"I do."

"It… It was the same color as your eyes."

Sebastian's smug smile was almost comforting. "And Lady Elizabeth agreed to this?"

"I didn't tell her. And I'll never have to, now."

Sebastian chuckled softly. "You're acting as if you'll never see her again. You seem to forget that you will one day join her in the afterlife."

"That may be true," Ciel said, "but we'd be a world apart. I'm going to Hell because of you."

"You seem to forget, my lord, Elizabeth has committed a terrible sin that has ensured she will not pass the gates of Heaven."

"What do you mean?"

"She bore a child before marriage."

"What are you blathering about, Sebastian? You were there when we were married."

"You may have gone through with the ceremony my lord, but the marriage was unofficial. Your vows to me overrode those you made to Elizabeth, leaving you unwed. We've gone over this."

"Bastard!" he hissed.

Sebastian smiled. "I wouldn't speak that way. The last thing you would want is to offend Miss Rose."

"If I wasn't holding the baby right now I would beat you senseless."

Sebastian simply laughed.

Ciel was in no mood to fight, however, and let it go. He stared at Rose's tiny face, fascinated by her silence. He was sure Sebastian had done something to keep her from crying.

Whatever it was, it wasn't permanent, for a few seconds later she started to cry.

Ciel stared at her, wide eyed. "What do I do?"

Sebastian reached to take the child. "May I?"

Ciel handed him the baby, which he held against himself tenderly, swaying back and forth. He stood and paced, humming under his breath. The baby fell silent in seconds, but he didn't stop his pacing. He smiled up at Ciel. "Children are very simple creatures and very easy to please if you know what you're doing."

"How do you know how to care for children?"

"A while ago a man requested that I play the part of a mother for his children until they were old enough to live without him."

"But you're a man."

"In this form, yes."

Ciel frowned. "I couldn't let my butler mother my child," he said. "That'd be ridiculous… She needs a real mother."

Sebastian smirked. "I could breast feed. All it would take is a few minor alterations to my physical body and-"

"Quit fooling around, Sebastian!"

The butler laughed softly. In his arms Rose responded with a light gurgling.

"How could you let this happen?" Ciel said. "I thought I told you to stop the murders?"

"You told me you didn't want to hear any more of them. And you haven't."

Ciel stared. "Sebastian… What happened to the man who committed the murders?"

"He stopped killing the women."

"But you didn't kill him?"

"I did not."

"Did… did he kill Elizabeth?"

"He did."

Sebastian didn't look away from Rose the whole time. Ciel was starting to get angry.

"What is his name? I want him dead."

"I'm afraid that's impossible, my lord. You cannot kill him."

Ciel's hands balled into fists. He was getting angry now. "Why the hell not?"

Sebastian smirked. "You cannot kill a demon, my lord."

"But-" Ciel dropped off, the pieces moving into place. There was an odd falling sensation and he felt dizzy.

Sebastian shifted Rose so he only had to use one arm to hold her and reached into his pocket. He produced a piece of crumpled paper and offered it to Ciel.

My lord,

I can honestly say I have enjoyed serving as your butler. But you have made some truly unwise decisions and it seems it has cost you the lives of many. There are some lines that you mustn't cross, and you've stepped passed them all. I love you for your bravery in doing this, and that's unacceptable. Too many human emotions follow love, such as jealousy, lust, caring, etcetera. This wasn't part of the original deal, so I'm afraid I'll have to charge you extra.

-Your butler, Sebastian.

Ciel looked up at Sebastian, who had ceased his pacing. Rose had begun to cry again.

"I'm afraid there will have to be some alterations to the contract, my lord," Sebastian said coldly, "and I cannot promise they will be in your favor this time around."

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