Sebastian chased after Hannah while Claude runs into the last thing he ever wanted to see, the one responsible for Jasper's death. The pair fight as hard as they can only to end up having their partner see their opponent. Claude is angry however Sebastian is furious when he learns of Claude's opponent's identity.

Alex can't find them so she runs down to see where they are to find a massive brawl at the lake. William and Ronald also join in as they attempt to stop Hannah and the man in white from killing Claude and Sebastian.

Who is the man fighting Claude?

What will Sebastian do when he sees Claude's opponent?

How on earth will they stop the pair of intruders?

Why on earth did Alex punch someone?

Oh god someone please tell me why Grell still has only safety scissors?

I hope you enjoy,

~The Dark Ringmaster

I do not own Kuroshitsuji.

Chapter 35: Sparks Fly

Sebastian did a back flip and landed gracefully in a tree near by, his blood red eyes narrowed as Hannah flew after him. She was faster than he had anticipated they had fought previously however nothing to this magnitude, she delivered a hard kick to the trunk of the tree causing it to crack and begin falling. Sebastian was quick to sprint to the top and leap off before the tree hit the ground. There was a whistle and a flash of silver as it left Sebastian's gloved fingers which seemed to glow in light of the stars. Hannah gasped and took cover behind a tree, she was grinning again, she had managed to outwit Sebastian again. There was complete silence and after a moment Hannah poked her head out from behind the tree. "Huh?" she asked, a scowl was on her face as she looked around. "Looking for someone," sang a familiar voice she pun around only to find herself flying backward. Sebastian's lips twisted into a grin and Hannah grit her teeth, "It looks like your back to your old self," she spat. Sebastian tugged at one of his gloves and replied, "Oh believe me I never left." Hannah stared as Sebastian leap through the air toward him, she attempted to shoot him only for Sebastian to catch all five bullets. With a grin of pleasure he threw them all back at her. Each of them found there target and she groaned.

Her violet eyes widened with terror when she realized she couldn't see him anywhere. There was a distant crack and Hannah's head snapped up, she stared at the tree which was about to topple on top of her. She sprinted out of the way and nearly slid into the pond. Her heart was pounding and she could remember the many times she had encountered Sebastian previously; clearly this wasn't going to end well.

Claude's golden eyes narrowed as the white robed figure slipped out of his cloak. He had white hair and a pair of purple eyes, however his skin was snow white. "Lord Grey," said Claude angrily. Grey laughed and his eyes narrowed, "It's too bad I didn't find Sebastian however I'm sure you will do," he said snidely. Claude slipped his mask off and pulled knives from inside his coat, usually he didn't bother packing weapons however he had a sinking feeling he would need them. Grey ran at him with a sword in hand only for Claude to jump out of the way. Grey laughed and replied, "You're head." Claude sighed and did a back flip on to the top of the gazebo which was on an island in the middle of the pond, "I'm glad we cleared that up because I swore you were trying to sell me AMCO products," said Claude sarcastically. Grey turned beat red and threw a large garden statue at Claude, which he dodged effortlessly. He grinned and threw a few knives at Grey which tore through his jacket. Grey glared and leaped in the air which made Claude jump off the top and spin backward before delivering a hard round house kick. Grey flew back and suddenly collided with a figure in purple on the other side of the pond on the shore.

Claude's eyes narrowed as he jumped off the roof of the gazebo, Sebastian was about to attack him when he looked at him with a hint of confusion. Claude paused and stared at the two which had collided into each other, "Hannah?" Claude said and Sebastian asked, "Grey?" Grey stared at Sebastian and laughed, "It seems you're a loose dog again, so disgusting," chimed Grey as he grabbed his sword. Sebastian was trembling with anger and Claude noticed an all too familiar hue of pink in his eyes. Sebastian bit the tip of the middle finger of his prestine white satin gloves and pulled it off. It hung from between his lips and Claude watched it fall effortlessly to the grass. Sebastian's eyes were now bright pink and Claude smiled as Sebastian removed the other glove. "I had planned on taking this slowly," said Sebastian, he looked at them and his lips twisted into a grin, "However it appears that this issue should be resolved as soon as possible." Claude smiled and nodded as he nipped the bottom of his glove and pulled it off with his teeth. His eyes flickered the same eerie pink as he threw his gloves off to the side. Hannah pulled out a pair of hand guns while Grey lunged at them. Claude and Sebastian leaped backward and grinned as they threw their knives. It had been a while since the pair fought as a team rather than solo, and Claude thought this was going to be rather enjoyable.

Alex paused and realized that both Claude and Sebastian were now missing, something was really wrong. Grell sighed and commented, "I still think I would look better in a dress than you." Alex looked at him and shook her head as Rin laughed. Lady Campbell looked slightly disturbed until she noticed a pair of men standing side by side, they were wearing identical suites and held masks in their fingers. One of them was a slender blond man while the other was a taller and much more muscular. Alex recognized them immediately and said, "Good Evening Mr. Spears, Mr. Knox." They nodded and smiled, immediately she noticed that they weren't wearing their glasses. "Contacts?" she asked and the pair nodded, only Grell was wearing his red glasses. "Grell lost contact privileges after the Ripper incident," responded William. She hummed and looked around the room again, "You don't seem to be pleased that we are here," said William. Alex froze and replied quickly, "No it's not that, Sebastian and Claude have been gone for a while now." Rin shrugged and replied, "It's a party they have a right to pause as much as anyone else." Alex shook her head and replied, "Believe me they aren't the type, they've been gone for an hour it's unusual." Rin shrugged, it was apparent she hadn't thought much of their disappearance. Alex looked at Lady Campbell who was now engaged in a conversation with a number of artists. She shivered again and said, "Something's off." Rin sighed, her honey eyes looked at Alex and she commented, "They're grown men they don't need someone to keep track of them." Alex looked over at her and shook her head, it was true that they were old however the part about being human just didn't apply. It wasn't the fact that they were adults which worried her, it was the fact that they weren't was the issue.

"I apologize however I need to use the powder room," Alex said sweetly and Lady Campbell smiled. She simply waved her had and Alex got up. She had learned the layout of the bottom floor however she didn't know any of the other floors by heart yet. She turned the corner and noticed that there wasn't a moon in the sky. It was dark except for the numerous lanterns which had been lit in the garden. She was about to walk away when she heard a loud bang. Her eyes widened as she watched a white marble statue fly through the air. Her heart was pounding as she picked up the skirt of her dress and sprinted outside, her shoes clicked against the marble floor. Her small hands pushed open the doors leading to the patio and she was greeted by a rush of cool air. She was out of breath and she spotted what had been accruing by the gazebo of the lake, a pair of figures clad in black were fighting against a woman in purple and a man in white. She stared in shock as she spirited down to the lake. "What the hell?" she asked as she stood on the tock. Claude did a back kick as Sebastian managed a round house, she couldn't believe how quick they were moving and then she noticed the pink flare in their eyes. William and Ronald skidded down the hill and stopped at the dock. There was the whistle of silver wear and the pair stared as the watched Sebastian land on top of the gazebo. His blood red eyes narrowed and he leaped back into the air and delivered a hard right hook to the side of Grey's head. Claude fallowed with a side kick to the ribs. The pair landed in the lake a few meters away from Alex and the two shinigami. Grey flew backward and he landed on the dock in front of her. He jumped up and then stepped into the lake, before Sebastian and Claude could even register where he had moved to a wall of water came flying at them. The pair were pulled under it and she watched in horror as the water swirled creating a whirl pool to keep them under water. "It's really too bad Jasper didn't fight as well as you two did," said Grey.

There was a low rumble and Alex stared in shock as Sebastian blasted out of the water, his eyes were pink and she stared at the beautiful black raven's wings on his back. It was as though Sebastian had lost all reasoning as he attacked Grey. His movements were aggressive and he growled in anger. However Grey seemed to block each one of them and grabbed Sebastian's ankle before flinging him across the lake. Alex watched in shock as Sebastian skidded across the top and then rolled before hitting the water. Claude shot out of the water and Hannah managed to deliver a hard kick to his rib cage which made Claude fly back in a different direction. There was cheering from the manor and William jumped in front of Hannah before she could land another blow on Claude. Alex stared as Ronald whipped out his lawnmower and literally came down on Grey who shrieked. Grell sprinted down the hill with safety scissors in hand and shouted, "No one touched my Sebastian!" Claude punched Grey in kidney and shouted, "He's mine!"

Grell ignored him and jabbed at Hannah with his scissors. "Don't ever think of hurting him!" cried Grell. Alex clentched her fist, she was seething with anger at this point. This guy was actually going to destroy her career if he kept this up. She had spent far too much time planning this event. Alex tapped Grey on the shoulder, he turned around to be met with a hard right hook. She heard his jaw break and his head snapped to the side. A stream of blood ran from his mouth and she realized that he must have bitten his tongue after being punched. He turned to her and Alex said, "You have no idea how much money, time and effort I have poured into this event." Grey paused as he watched her smoky blue eyes narrow, "I'm not about to allow you to destroy this event," she spat. Grey glared and in a swift motion Alex felt a pair of long figures wrap around her throat.

She squirmed and felt him squeeze it even harder, his hands were coarse and tough. There was a loud crack and Alex fell to her knees. Towering above her was Claude, his eyes were narrowed and the same deadly pink as before. Sebastian jumped out of the water and cracked his knuckles, "How many times must we go over this Grey," he said with a tired tone. "Don't touch my things," he said darkly before throwing another series of knives at him. Claude stood in front of Alex; she looked up at his broad back as she gasped for air. Grey managed to stagger away and muttered, "I wasn't expecting to be met with this much resistance." Alex watched as he snapped his fingers a dull fog rolled in off the water. It surrounded the group and in a flash disappeared, taking Hannah and Grey with it. Claude knelt on the dock, Alex was still wheezing and he slowly lifted her up. Sebastian slid to his side and Alex breathed, "It's over?" Claude gave a firm nod and kissed her forehead. She slowly closed her eyes for a moment, "Tired," she mumbled. Sebastian smiled and whispered, "Rest I'll wake you before the show." Alex looked up at him and nodded.

Ronald hissed in pain as he moved, his ribs were healed however there was now a large bruise on his side. William looked at him and asked, "Are you all right?" Grell spun on his heel and said, "Of course Will." William sighed, he didn't mean Grell however he always did seem to interoperate it as that. Grell was about to say something when he heard the laughter of the Undertaker which seemed to echo through the grounds. "I thought I was the only one who could make him laugh like that," commented Sebastian. Claude looked at him in confusion and he sighed, "It's a long story." Claude snickered and watched as Sebastian seemed to relax, he could tell Grey had irritated him. In fact he was more concerned that he would be set on edge. However at this second his attention was turned to Alex. His hands gently moved her chin so he could see her neck. "It's going to bruise," said William. Sebastian hissed unhappily, he hated the idea that her neck would be bruised blue. Ronald looked at him and began to feel a little unsteady, he stumbled forward and William caught him. He looked up him and whispered, "Thanks." William nodded and held him up.

Claude slowly picked Alex up and carried her to a bench, he was about to set her down when Sebastian sat down and said, "Place her head on my lap." Claude nodded and slowly set her down before sitting beside Sebastian. He smiled as he held her there as Claude dried their clothing. That was the one advantage of being a demon, no blow dryer required. William was still holding Ronald up when he noticed a soft patch of grass. "Lay down for a minute, it will ease the pain," said William. Ronald sighed and eased himself down onto the grass. He closed his eyes and listened to the soothing sound of William breathing. William ran his fingers through Ronald's hair and looked down at the slender blond. Claude smiled when he noticed that William had finally found someone to love. He had known the elder shinigami for years thanks to his run in with Ciel. However they didn't break off contact, William had wanted Ronald for a while however he was unsure of how far William had gotten with him.

Rin sprinted down the hill to find Alex laying on Sebastian's lap, while Sebastian was leaning on Claude's shoulder. Sebastian's eyes were closed and she noticed Alex was sleeping soundly. Her dress dangled off the bench and the mask was gone however she still looked flawless. Sebastian looked like an angel as he slept it was almost terrifying how beautiful he was. They looked perfect together, "Oh so she did find you," said Rin. Claude nodded and Sebastian opened his eyes. He looked at her and she noticed how his hand rested on Alex's head. "She was feeling a little light headed, I don't think she's eaten anything for the past few day and liquor on an empty stomach is a bit harsh," said Claude coolly. Rin looked down at Alex and noticed how pail she looked, a shawl had been rapped around her. Rin paused; she didn't remember Alex walking out with it. It was a beautiful midnight blue with feathers and spider webs woven into it in silver thread. She slowly leaned in and watched Alex stir, "mhm, my head," she moaned. Her blue eyes floated open and Rin felt as though she was looking at a china doll. "Ah, the Earl was looking for the three of you," said Rin after a moment. Her slender fingures swept a stray hair out of Alex's face. She looked out over the lake and whispered, "It's beautiful." Alex smiled; no one would ever know that not too long ago an epic battle had taken place here. She noticed how beautiful Rin looked in the dress and felt a wave of jealousy sweep over her as she sat up. Rin's bare back was perfect in the light, she could see the line of her spine and she sighed. Rin turned to her and replied, "It's sad even the moon envies you, so much so it has to hide." Alex paused and slowly stood up she was about to say something when she heard the click of Sebastian's pocket watch. "We should return the main spectical is about to occur," he said softly. Alex nodded and Rin looked slightly confused. "Spectical?" she asked and Alex smiled.

"Yes something I wanted to give this couple that would make this moment the greatest memory," she responded. Rin simply smiled and fallowed Alex up the hill. Alex's mind was reeling and her throat hurt, however she made sure not to allow the pain to show. She had no idea who that man was and who the woman in purple was, however all of them seemed upset about it. She turned to find Claude and Sebastian fallowing her up, the other two were still by the lake. "They wanted space," said Sebastian and Alex nodded, the blond did look like he was in a lot of pain. As she walked over the crest of the hill she could hear the orchestra playing and laughter, the house was bright and she sighed. None of them had a clue as to what had occurred earlier. She gently pushed the doors open and noticed the hallway had been repaired as well. She continued through the house and found herself standing before the Earl and Lady they were chatting when she smiled. "Ah there you are, we were wondering where you had disappeared to," said Lady Campbell. Alex simply smiled and replied, "I wasn't feeling well, I have a very low tolerance for alcohol." Lady Campbell nodded and said, "Well be careful for the rest of the evening." Alex nodded and replied, "Thank you, now if you fallow me to the garden I have something to show you."

Lady Campbell smiled she had seen the garden under construction however the finished produce was beautiful as well. Lady Campbell looked so much younger at this moment and Alex smiled sweetly. Some how they seemed so cute standing side by side; the Earl looked at her and immediately took her hand. "This is spectacular," he said brightly, "I honestly was nervous about this however it's wonderful." Alex nodded and smiled as she turned her attention to the lake. "It's too bade there isn't a moon tonight," said the Lady the entire garden was lit by Japanese lanterns and jars of LEDs on the tables. Alex looked over at him and said mischievously, "I don't think so; in fact I think it's perfect." Lady Campbell stared at her in confusion and asked, "How so?" Alex smirked as she pulled a cell phone from her clutch, "45 years is quite the feat," she said as she looked through her contact. "45 years of struggle and happiness," she said as she held the phone to her ear. The earl looked confused, "Well yes," he said, she could hear how agitated he was. Alex grinned she wasn't ignoring him at all, "Five," she said.

The Earl stared and the Lady asked, "What?" Rin walked behind Alex, she slipped her mask off and said, "Four." The Earl's ocean blue eyes were filled with confusion and fear. "Three," said a lush voice behind him, he looked up to fin a pair of red eyes looking down at him, a smirk was curled on Sebastian's lips. "Two," said a stern voice which was just as full, Claude adjusted his glasses and held his mask in his fingers. "One," said Alex with a smile and the pair were about to shout when they heard a loud bang. Alex was looking at the lake and the pair stared as the sky came to life. "The sky can be a canvas too," said Alex, "A beautiful black canvas which will come to life as soon as you add color."

The Earl slipped his Bantu off and looked at Lady Campbell who had taken her mask off. She blushed and looked up at the sky in awe. There was a roar of applause as they sky came to life before their eyes, vibrant greens, bright gold, lush reds, resilient whites and full purples filled the sky. The Earl smiled as he watched his wife's stalwart expression turn into one of joy. He placed a hand on the side of her face and whispered, "You really are beautiful." Alex felt her breath catch as she watched the pair engage in a kiss, some how this moment felt as though it could last forever. Rin clapped and smiled happily, "You asked me what I saw in their eyes when the looked at each other," said Alex. Rin turned to her and looked up at the sky, "This is what you saw huh?" she asked. Alex nodded and Rin sighed. "As much as I hate to admit this," she said after a moment, "I don't think I could have done better."

William and Ronald looked up as they watched the colors bleed into the sky. Ronald's eyes seemed to sparkle as he watched them fly. He smiled gently and William whispered, "Beautiful." Ronald looked at him and nodded, he felt William hold him close and then William's soft lips against his. Ronald's eyes closed and he felt the heat of William's tongue as it slipped into his mouth. The smell of William's aftershave was intoxicating as Ronald wrapped his arms around the elder shinigami. He felt sparks fly through his body and he moaned as William held him even closer. Ronald felt as if his head was spinning and he panted as William pulled back. Ronald's hand unconsciously slipped into William's perfectly combed locks. His fingers made William's hair fall out of place. Ronald's eyes were glazed over and it looked as though he was lost in a haze. "Should I stop?" asked William. Ronald licked his lips and replied, "Don't." William smirked as he knocked the other shinigami to the ground and hummed, "It really is a beautiful night."

Alex looked at Rin her eyes were wide with shock as the guests left the house, all evening she had been receiving compliments however it felt like Rin's was the highest compliment she could ever receive. "Really?" she asked sheepishly, her blue eyes fell to the floor and Rin nodded. "You really did wonderfully," she said. Alex blushed and attempted to hide it only for Rin to mumble, "I really wish you wouldn't do that." Alex was confused for a moment when Rin sighed, "Don't hide your true self." Alex froze, she never thought of it as hiding herself and yet Rin was right to a certain degree. She smiled nervously and mumbled, "I'm no where near as beautiful as you." Rin shook her head and placed a hand on Alex's cheek, "No you aren't." Alex laughed and Rin's gaze softened, "You're even more so." Alex looked at her in confusion, "I will never be beautiful," she replied. Rin was hurt by this and whispered, "Why don't you come back with me to the hotel and I'll show you how beautiful you are." Alex stiffened, she honestly thought Rin was joking however she couldn't find a hint of that in her expression. Rin slipped her fingers into one of Alex's black gloved hands, "I'm serious," she whispered. Alex felt her heart skip a beat and she blushed. Rin smiled and whispered, "You don't have to stay for ever just the night." Alex looked into Rin's honey colored eyes, "It's lonesome sleeping in such a large bed by myself," she continued. Alex shivered and mentally began to panic, no one ever wanted to touch her like that after seeing her scars. They always left and now Rin wanted to see them. Alex didn't even know what Rin would think of them.

Claude and Sebastian had disappeared into the garden far from sight. "You are a real tease," said Claude and Sebastian snickered as the pair collided. Their arms wrapped around each other Sebastian purred with joy as he felt Claude push him into the grass. "Oh my we haven't done it out side in a while," said Sebastian. Claude grinned and paused as he looked at Sebastian under the light of the lanterns and noticed the dusting of rose petals on the grass under him. His heart was pounding as he took the sight in. Sebastian's ink black hair had red rose petals in it, the petals were almost the color of his eyes. His white supple skin brushed numerous petals under him and Claude shivered, he was defiantly going to enjoy this.