There was no moon, yet his eyes still shone brightly. I couldn't believe my eyes. My brother was back, and there was no doubting it. Tears were rolling down my face as I ran to Ciel, knowing that he was finally home. I hugged him tightly, fearing that if I let go, he would disappear. As he pulled me apart from him, he took the gun gently out of my hand and placed it back under his pillow, exactly how it was. Turning around, he looked at me, then took a match out of his drawer and lit the candle, once he picked it up off the ground of course. Placing it back on the table I was able to see….through him. He glanced down at himself, blushed a little, and then was solid yet again.
"For one, I'm happy that gun was on safety because who knew what you could have done. Also, I have something important to tell you, and you have to listen to me, because I have very little time before Sebastian notices that you are awake," Ciel sat on the bed, and gestured for me to sit beside him, which I did lightly.
"I am dead, Naomi, or I think so anyways. I'm not exactly sure," I opened my mouth but he held up a hand, silencing me, "I know about as much as you do, but right now I am here with you, and I have a reason for that."
"Were you that raven perched on that branch?" I asked quickly, which made him sigh and nod, "But then why didn't Sebas-"
"That's what I want to tell you. Sebastian can't know of my presence. It would cause many issues between demons and the death gods. I usually wouldn't care, but you would be in-between, so to speak. So I want you to keep this a secret. No one can know about me, not even Sebastian, can you do that Naomi?" I nodded in response and he smiled, liking my answer,
"I'm assuming you got the note that was in my jacket pocket. I smudged them on purpose. The people chasing after me wanted to know what I found out, so I had to in order to protect London. After all, that is what the Phantomhive family does, correct. Now, I want you to listen carefully. Tomorrow, when you have free time, I want you to go into the Library and find a small set of weak boards, they're by my Edgar Allen Poe books, and lift them up. You should find a small box, which is woven. Open the small woven box and you should find a small leather bound book. This book belongs to Selene and Jack Phantomhive, who started the Underground. Naomi, here is the information in case you forget by morning. I'm hoping this helps with the clues I left behind. But whatever you do, don't let Sebastian know. This game that I created is now left to you, my queen," He smiled and started fading.
Footsteps were echoing off the hall outside the door, and they were coming closer at a quickened pace. I turned back to Ciel, who slipped the piece of paper into my hand, "Ciel but this doesn't make since at all, why can't you just tell me?" He smirked and vanished, blowing out the candle's light with it, leaving only the moon's light in the room.
A soft knock came from the other side of the door before it opened. Sebastian came in with a gentle smile on his face. He entered the room, coming to my side swiftly. I hid the note under my pillow, hoping that Sebastian didn't notice anything, "Young Mistress, Lady Elizabeth is here, she was able to get before the storm arrived. She is waiting for you," I nodded in response. He bowed slightly, then exited the room.
Confused I looked at the window, seeing that the rain that wasn't there moments ago, hit the window. I sighed, getting up to walk out of the room, when I caught myself taking a glance at the window. Sure enough, there he was, sitting on the closest branch in the rain. I turned to open the window, and stuck my arm out as far as I could go. But to no avail, he wouldn't come towards me. Even in death you still stubborn as always. I swear if he had a face right now, that he would be smirking at me. I shut the window and walked out of the room, feeling his eyes on me. Hesitating, I ran back to the side of the bed and grabbed the small note, and snuggled it between my corset and my breast. I left the room at a quicken pace, running into Sebastian as I was turning the corner.
"I was wondering where you were Young Mistress. Come, Lady Elizabeth is waiting," I followed behind him to the lounge, where Lizzy was sitting in a chair drinking tea. When she noticed me, she gave me a small and sad smile. I smile back and sat down on the chair closest to hers, where Sebastian gave me a cup of tea. He bowed, and left the room. Something about him was off, could he have found out already?
"Is it different without him here?" Lizzy asked looking down into her tea, then looking up at me, "Or was he so quiet that it doesn't make a difference if he is or isn't here?"
Looking straight at her I sighed, not really wanting to talk about it. But knowing that she would ask the question later, I should just answer it, "I'm use to him being gone all the time, due to him having errands to run for the Queen, so to speak. Yet, I always knew that he was going to come home, since Sebastian was always with him. But now…" I faded out, and sighed. I stood up making Lizzy look up, "I'm sorry Lizzy, but I have a lot of things to get done. Please excuse me," I gave her a smile and walked out the door, heading towards the Library, hoping Sebastian wasn't there.
Entering the large library, I saw that the curtains were open, showing the storm at work. The rain was beating on the window and the wind was howling. Well, either the wind or Pluto, wanting to be let in. I started walking towards Ciel's Edgar Allen Poe books when something started hitting the window. I looked over to see a blue eyed raven looking at me, watching me. Tomorrow went through my head as I looked at him. Is it really that important to wait until tomorrow? I looked back at the raven, who was watching my every move. Sighing, I went back out the door. Before closing it, I looked back through the window, seeing nothing but darkness and the occasional flashes of lightning shoot across the sky.
Walking towards the study, I noticed that Lizzy was taking off her dress with the help of Paula. Perhaps her dress was slightly damp? I knocked on the door before entering, seeing Paula grab a more pale color dress. I was a medium grey, which Lizzy wanted to put on. Knowing that Ciel wouldn't want to see Lizzy like this, I walked over to Lizzy's closet, seeing a light blue gown, that she has never worn, hanging there, "Lizzy, why don't you put this gown on. Ciel's favorite color was blue, and I think it would look good on you," I smiled and glanced at Paula, who seemed to get what I was doing.
Paula ran over and took the dress gently from my hands and smiled at Lizzy, who looked at her in confusion, "It is such a pretty gown. And you haven't even worn it once. Why don't you put this on? Besides, grey isn't your color, my Lady," She smiled again, only bigger, hoping that Lizzy would change her mind from the grey dress that layed on the bed. She shook her head and sighed, sitting down on the edge.
Noticing her hesitation, I sat down beside her and took her hand in mine. I started tracing little figure-eight into her palm, "Ciel would want you to be happy, wouldn't he?" She looked at me shocked and I just smiled, "So put on that pretty blue dress and wear it with pride. Now if you excuse me, I need to make sure of a few things," I smiled and stood up. Walking out of the room, I glanced back to see Paula helping her put on the blue dress I found in the closet.
Walking into my bedroom, I noticed the clock on my bedroom stand was reading 9:30. Strange, I honestly didn't feel hungry. Slipping off my dress I went into my nightgown. The small slip of paper Ciel gave me tumbled out, falling onto the ground. I quickly picked it up, and hid it underneath my pillow. Turning towards the mirror, I started attempting to button up my night gown. I started getting the hang of it, I got up to about my breasts, where I started struggling. Shrugging, I pulled out the covers and climbed inside. I glanced out the window, where there was a black feathered, blue eyed raven was looking at me. Smiling, I turned over, only to notice the candle was still lit. No matter though, when Sebastian came, he would blow it out. Feeling the sleep invading my head, I closed my eyes and drifted off; hoping to wake up even earlier then Sebastian, if that was ever possible.
~Later~
I woke up to the sounds of the wind howling and the thunder echoing through my ears. Lighting was lighting up the sky. I glanced over at the clock, which read 1:35 in the morning. Getting up as quickly as I could, I raced to the door and opened it slowly, peering out into the hallways. This is the only chance I get, I thought, running down the hallway and into the Library. I had to do what Ciel asked of me.
Opening the door, I took a moment for my eyes to slightly adjust before stepping inside. Shutting it with a soft click, I used the cold oak door as support as I was trying to slow my breathing down. Finally calming down, I looked at my surroundings. The tall rows gave me shivers, as if they were watching my every room as I walked down the row closest to me.
Finally finding his Allen Edgar Poe novels, I was trying to find a sign that I was near it. Out of curiosity, I took a glance out of the window to see that there was no raven. I stepped on a squeaky set of boards, sending the sound echoing through the library. Looking down then stepping off, I kneeled down then listened, hoping that Sebastian didn't hear. Taking off a few of the boards, I peered down to try to see if anything was in the hole below. With no avail, I stuck my hand down there, hoping to feel something. My fingers traced across a small object. Finding the edge, I picked it up, seeing the outlines of a book or journal. I smiled and placed the boards back when a dim light was coming towards me. I started backing away, only to step on the creaking boards beneath me. The light started coming faster as I started scrambling into a different row of shelves. A hand covered my mouth as I saw the candle light flickered between the books and the shelves.
"Did you get the book?" The voice asked, whispering into my ear. I nodded, clutching the book to my chest. I felt a smirk against my ear, "Good," the voice said, uncovering my mouth as the light faded away.
I turned around to see two sapphire, ocean blue eyes looking at me, "Ciel, why can't anyone know about it?" I looked at him as he reached over to grab the book out of my hands. Taking it, he started flipping through the pages, opening to the center and took something out of it. Handing to me, I looked at it. A light appeared right above me. I looked to see it was Ciel controlling it. Looking back down I saw that it was a photograph of two people. Turning it over, I read two names on it; Jack and Selena Phantomhive, April 17th, 1795. Turning it back over, I looked at the photograph more carefully. Jack was standing by Selena, and right next to her was a butler who was dressed in black. A butler dressed in black? "Is this Sebastian?"
Ciel nodded, then handed me the book, "Read that passage, there is something that Sebastian is hiding."
Taking the book I looked down, wondering just what secrets were being hidden.
September 25th, 1795
Sebastian found his way into our lives a few years ago. However, he was looking at me oddly today, as if he wanted my soul, even though our contract wasn't up yet. But that was impossible though, demons never break their anesthetics, right?
I read the passage over and over again. Obviously, it was Selena's handwriting. But the question was: did Sebastian ever look at me like that? I flipped through a few pages, skipping ahead slightly, hoping that there was more information to be given.
October 31st, 1795
It was All Hallows Eve, and of course Jack had to be out. Surprisingly though, Sebastian didn't go out with him though. Perhaps my brother decided that he was to stay home in order to watch me. I really didn't know, and I honestly could care less about his intentions. I was all alone with Sebastian, and I truly didn't feel safe with him. After my strange dreams that I've been having, with him in it, I didn't feel safe anymore.
~Later~
It was very late at night when I was woken up by Mary, my head maid. Her eyes were red, and her hair was a complete mess. That worried me, Jack hasn't come home yet, and he usually tells me if this was going to be more than a day trip. The words hit me like a train; Jack was dead. They found his body in the street. But the question was; why wasn't Sebastian there? Why couldn't he sense that he was injured? He said he had no idea, but there was something off. He said he would always protect us, that he doesn't lie like the humans. But was he lying that he doesn't lie?
I looked up at Ciel, shocked. This was the exact same thing that happened to Ciel. Looking up at him, I saw him leaning against the bookshelf, with his eyes closed. I touched his shoulder lightly, and his eyes opened. They were full of sadness and frustration.
"Be careful, Naomi," Ciel said and walked away into the night. As lightning flashed there was no sign of him. It was as if he just vanished, like a ghost in one of those cheesy shows. But this was real, wasn't it.
To be honest, this is all confusing, this home, and this world. Nothing seems to make sense in my life. It feels like I fell into a rabbit hole, and entered the world of Wonderland. Only, this one was twisted and dark. And I don't follow a rabbit, I follow a demon. More like a demon that follows me. The only one that was there that night, and that demon is mine.
I sat there on the ground, not wanting to fall asleep. All of this can't be processed at one time, there was just no way. A hand touched my shoulder lightly. I jumped, looking up to a smiling Sebastian looking down at me. I took a deep breath and stood up.
"Young Mistress, it's very late, what are you doing?" He looked at me for a moment as I hid the book behind my back. He sighed but continued to smile, "No matter let's get you off to bed, my lady," Walking out of the library, we headed back to my room. There was a question that was burning in the back of my throat. A question that needed to be answered, but I was afraid that if I asked then he might become suspicious.
As we walked into my room, Sebastian walked to my bedside as I was coming towards the bed. He was about to open the covers when I stopped him, "Sebastian I want to say my prayers tonight," He looked absolutely shocked, but smiled and placed a hand over his non-beating heart.
"Yes, My Lady."
I went by my bedside and went to my knees. My hands were on the bed, clasped together, and my head was down. Then I prayed, "As I lay myself to sleep, pray to the lord for my soul to keep. And If I die before I wake," I glanced over at the glowing eyed and smirking demon and ended, "Have the soul for thy demon to take."
Sebastian said nothing as he helped me into bed, "Goodnight, Young Mistress," He bowed and left the room. The door clicked with a softness that wouldn't disturb anything I saw a dim light from under the door, the only light that was coming into the room. The light went out, yet there was no footsteps walking away from the door. I layed there for moments, keeping my breathing steady, even though the room was completely black and the only sound was the second hand ticking beside the bed. Laughter came from the other side. It was cold and cunning, as if he one.
It was the most hideous laugh I've ever heard of.
Footsteps went down the hallway and disappeared, leaving me there, alone. Laying there, I couldn't help but have one thought come into mind; What happened to Selena then?
GOMENASAI! GOMEN GOMEN GOMEN! Oh jeez guys I'm terrible. Luckily though I didn't state a deadline, because that would have been surely passed a long time ago. Anyways, again, GOMENASAI! I really hoped this chapter was good and if it wasn't well, let me know because I would love to fix it. I'm always looking for constructive criticism. And no, none of this happened in the anime or manga. I also DON'T OWN KUROSHITSUJI! I wish I did but I don't so, ya. Anyways, I really hoped you enjoyed! I shall be working on the next one between school, chores, and swim!
~Akira Naniki Uchiha :D