The shoot has finally finished and Alex is exhausted. Sebastian leaves to get the car when Alex is found by an assistant from the shoot. He manages to insist that she come with him to get the rest of the images only to get kidnapped.

Claude runs to protect Alex when he learns that five children from a high school have been snatched and recognizes one of the picture of the boys. Only it isn't the boy's face he recognizes but his eyes which he had received.

William and Grell have finished with the Undertaker and have returned to the estate to find messages stating that not only is Ronald missing but several others as well.

Will they be able to stop the ceremony in time?

I hope you enjoy,

~The Dark Ringmaster

Chapter 15: Missing

Alex stretched slowly; she was exhausted from a long day of shooting. "That went really well," she said happily as she turned her attention to the photos on her tablet. "We have some phenomenal shots, I might change the main advertisement," she commented. Sebastian looked at the shot and nodded, it was of her sitting on the slightly more muscular models knee with her hand extended to the slender model on her left. Her eyes looked out at the camera and there was a charming smirk on her lips. Sebastian grinned and looked at Alex as she finished putting pins in the desired images. "Sterling was there," said Sebastian calmly. Alex paused and looked at him, "Sterling? He never attends shoots," she said. Sebastian smirked and continued, "He was enthralled by you, to the point he questioned where your inspiration came from." Alex blushed and looked away, Sebastian was well aware that he was the source of her inspiration. He enjoyed watching her create however he also was aware that even the greatest creators needed a little nudge. She sighed and looked at him, her eyes were drooping and he could tell she was tired, "I'll get the car, I have to return to the office for a minute and then we will head to the mansion," said Sebastian. Alex slowly took a seat on a barrier outside the building, "Okay," she responded brightly. Sebastian nodded and went to go get his car.

She pulled her tablet again and began looking through the photos, "Why did he select me for this project?" she mumbled. Sebastian had always made wonderful decisions which proved to be fruitful when it came to business. However by hiring her and having work one of the largest contracts of the firm she couldn't help but wonder what he was up to. There was a click and Alex looked up, hovering over her was one of the assistance from the shoot. "Mike told me that you are missing shots," he said softly. Mike was the photographer they had used, he was known for always giving designers all the files before leaving. "That's odd he always just syncs them," she said as she got up. "Well apparently he missed a few, they got mixed with another shoot," he replied, she noticed how nervous he seemed and realized immediately he was worried about his job. She looked down the street and sighed, even though Sebastian had instructed her to stay put she couldn't leave those photos behind. It was only a simple trip back inside. "Alright, let's get them," she said slowly and she got up. The young man smiled and walked behind her, "Oh and one more thing," he began. Alex was looking down at her tablet to turn it off when a pair of strong arms wrapped around her from behind. One of them covered her mouth with a rag soaked in what smelled like Either. She struggled against his grip only to find herself getting dizzy and then passing out. The assistant smiled and said, "The Master would like to see you."

Claude was about to leave his office when he caught wind of what was on the television in the hallway, "Five children were kidnapped during a fire drill at Saint Mary's High School, here in London," said the reporter. Images of the five children appeared on the screen and he recognized the pair of blue eyes belonging to a young boy. "The fire drill had no been scheduled and it was believed to be a prank until white roses were found under the pulled switch," the reporter stated, "So far the police have no suspects." Claude glared and pulled his cell phone. In order to summon any demon five sacrifices were required before the sixth was executed. Each of the five represented the different points of the pentagram of Sebastian's seal. He knew that they had already started the process, and once more that they simply needed to get their hands on Alex. "Hello?" Sebastian answered he could hear the purr of the car's engine. "Five children have been kidnapped from Saint Mary's High School," said Claude as he took the stairs. "What?" asked Sebastian in shock as Claude flew down another flight of stairs. "It would seem that they are going to attempt to summon you again," said Claude, "Where are you?" He could hear the click of the directional and Sebastian responded, "In front of the studio Alex was exhausted so I was going to get the car," there was a pause. Claude flew down another flight and asked, "What?" Sebastian responded quickly, "She's gone. There isn't a sign of her anywhere." Claude took off his glasses and flung himself over the railing so he would fall strait to the floor bellow. The air rushed by and he landed with a light tap. "That makes two," said Claude. There was silence and Claude explained, "Ronald is missing too, I can't get a hold of Grell and William but they left to see their friend at the Yard."

He could tell Sebastian was furious as he responded smoothly, "Claude, do you have any idea where they might be?" Claude walked across the lobby and replied, "No." He was silent as he waited for a reply from Sebastian, "It looks like once again someone has touched something that's mine," he replied coldly before hanging up. Claude knew how possessive Sebastian was when it came to his masters, Ciel Phantomhive was the perfect example of this. However he wasn't contracted to her, "What on earth is driving you my love?" he whispered before slipping the phone in his pocket. He shook his head, now wasn't the time for him to question what was driving his lover, he had to try and find Alex. She was the last piece they needed to complete the summons.

Sebastian parked his car and was quick to get out, he had to find her. It would be the autumn solstice which meant it was the prime time to summon a demon. "Where are you," he muttered as he darted down the street in search of her scent. He was thankful for one thing about that shoot, she had accidently spilt the perfume on her slacks which gave her a different scent. Since it wasn't released it would be impossible for anyone to imitate. He darted down a series of allies, as he went the scent got stronger until he had reached a dead end. He looked around quickly, the perfume was at it's strongest yet he couldn't find her. He was about to leave when something white caught his eye, it was the dress shirt she had been wearing earlier and her slacks. Her abductor had stripped her and now he had no way of finding her. Sebastian growled in frustration as he jumped over the wall and darted across the roof tops back to his car. If he hadn any chance in finding her, he needed to return to his home.

Grell and William had returned from the yard back to the mansion when William checked his phone. "Hmm?" he muttered as he put in his pin and held the phone up to his ear. Williams's blue and green eyes widened as he listened to the messages. "Grell we have to go," said William urgently. He grabbed his death scythe and looked at the red head shigami. "William I know you are attractive but I had no idea you saw me like that," said Grell as he attempted to wrap his hands around William. "No, we have to help the demons," he shouted. Grell pulled back and asked, "We have been helping them haven't we?" William adjusted his glasses and replied, "Five children have been kidnapped, Alex is missing as well and Ronald is not answering his cell. Claude has been trying to reach him for the past hour." Grell froze as he attempted to understand what was going on, "You mean to tell me that who ever is trying to kill her is going to succeed if we don't help?" he asked. William nodded and Grell pulled out his death scythe, "Let's go then," he responded.

The engine roared as Sebastian shifted into sixth, he was driving at a speed which was considered reckless for even a demon. The car hugged the road as he zipped through another corner. He had to find them in time. "Please be safe," he muttered as he flew into the driveway. Sebastian slammed on breaks when he spotted Grell and William. "We heard, and have decided to do what ever you ask," said William. Sebastian looked at Grell who nodded and replied, "Who ever threatens Sebastian is a threat to us." Sebastian gave a firm nod before parking. In seconds he was out of the car and running up the stairs into the foyer. "I need to locate her, she should still have her cell phone," said Sebastian he was about to open a new window when he noticed and orange phone on the table. He sighed and responded, "A trace would be useless we know where it is." Grell walked over and picked up the phone before asking, "What now?" Sebastian looked flustered, the only way he could find Ciel so quickly was because of the contract.

Claude realized after a moment that the best way to find her was to fallow that awful stench, even if his stomach didn't agree with him as he chased it. In moments he was sprinting through allies, careful to remain in the shadows as he moved. His heart was pounding, if he couldn't reach her not only would kids die to fulfill their selfish desires but Sebastian would be heart broken. He remembered the day he collected Ciel's soul, once he had finished his meal he was in tears. It was the first time he had ever seen his lover weep. He couldn't bear seeing those crimson beads travel down his face again. He picked up pace and came to the sudden realization that he was heading toward an old glass factory. It wasn't far from the hospital and he began to wonder what on earth was going on. The sun was sinking bellow the horizon and he realized that time was more precious than ever. He couldn't afford them to begin the ritual, it took a great deal of time to complete however if finished there would be chaos.

He skidded as he rounded the corner, the sun was bellow the horizon and the moon was becoming visible. "I'm running out of time," he muttered when he noticed a pair of people in midnight blue robes with violet stoles and golden emblems on them. In seconds he had leapt our of sight and was perched on the roof of the building. "They finally found her," said one of them, Claude recognized the voice immediately, it was Rodger Fulton from a toy company he had represented. "It took them long enough," replied his companion, another voice he would know anywhere the general surgeon of the hospital near by Richard Wilcox. "She really is beautiful, it was a shame we were unable to complete the ritual before," said Fulton. Wilcox nodded and slowly opened the door, "Why was she selected anyway?" Fulton asked. Wilcox smiled and replied, "Didn't you know? She was given to us as a gift by a man who claimed to have purchased her from a woman." Claude froze, she was sold and then given to them as a gift. "Why is she so important though?" asked Fulton and Wilcox laughed. "You really don't know about that girl do you, did you really think she was a peasant?" Fulton fell silent as Wilcox continued, "She's the sole heir of the Campbell estate, the fox as she has been called." Claude knew this after fallowing the information he had been given by Damien but he had no idea what they were saying. "The fox?" asked Fulton in confusion, foxes were usually hunted, why her majesty would want one in her court was a mystery. "Campbell replaced the queen's guard dog, the late Phantomhives. A clever and sly lord from Essex, who was trust worthy only to the queen, even if he was hunted by her dogs. Secretly he would work in the shadows to keep the demons at bay," said Wilcox, "He was the most powerful man in the court, yet now no one knows where he is." Fulton stared and whispered, "He vanished after the accident?" Wilcox nodded and said, "Now then let's get inside."