Disclaimer: *Me dreaming that I own at least Ciel*

A/N: I hope I won't be accused of Child Abuse. I'm not sure if this still rated T or already an M.
Anyway, for those who followed and made my story their favorite, thank you so much! T_T You made me so happy.

Chapter VIII: Hansel and the Poisonous Apple

"So, you're the one who's really behind all this?" Oz had his feet on the floor now, his eyes glowing with unreadable emotion. "That's so childish, Viscount… playing with innocent boys… Couldn't you think of a better excitement than your games?"

Aleister had to laugh for that. "As expected of the lad who already saw the most hideous prison of all…"

"How did he know about that?" Oz thought. He really has a bad feeling about this. But as for now, he has to play along.

"You like adventures that much?"

"I won't deny it. But if I'd be going on an adventure with the likes of you, I would probably rather die than do it."

"What a rude lad." Aleister laughed. "Would you like to know a secret?" Oz gave him a somewhat confused gaze, with a hint of a glare. "This kid's lips are the best. I had a really great time yesterday night. Ciel acted so cute that I couldn't control myself. Too bad, he couldn't remember our little game."

Oz's eyes dilated from shock and anger. "Y-You bastard! How could you— for god's sake, he's a child!"

"He's a child, that's why… and as you said earlier, I like playing with innocent little children." Oz couldn't swallow what he had just heard—in this case means "something very unfathomable". How dare that man touched Ciel like that? "Do you still want to make this thrilling? Why don't you try it to yourself, so you won't disagree?"

Oz didn't wait for anything any longer. He rushed to give the man a piece of his anger, but entirely lost to himself when he just suddenly fell on the cold floor. "W-What?" He tried to move but he couldn't; half of his body was so numb. He just happened to fell into a state of paralysis. "W-What's happening? I can't move."

"Oh, too bad, isn't it? It looks like it's taking effect." Aleister scoffed. "You were so hungry, you didn't even taste it. Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the careless lad who ate it all?"

Oz cursed. Damn that Viscount! The trick was so simple yet he didn't see it coming—a poisoned apple, like in the fairy stupid could he be? If he knew, he won't even lay a single bite to those foods.

"I didn't lie though. It wasn't poisoned; although injected with a medicine that will make a one's body numb for a useful period of time. Pretty, right?" Aleister took a small glass filled with the melted chocolate and raised it closer to Ciel's lips. "Now, let's add more color to this." He forced a spoonful of it into his mouth, resulting to the last time's effect.

"W-What are you planning to do?"

Ciel gradually opened his eyes. He looked around and saw the Viscount, but remained on his post like a doll being cradled by its owner. Aleister scooped the boy's chin and planted a kiss on his lips, tongue gliding through his entire mouth nonstop. Ciel didn't even twitch, but his whole body was obviously trembling. Oz watched in horror. Seeing Ciel being molested like that makes him want to throw up and kill the person responsible for it.

'Mister Gilbert, can you hear me?' A familiar voice echoed out from nowhere. Gilbert and Alice looked around only to see nothing but walls of houses around them.

"Sharon?"

'Yes, it's me. I put my Chain, Eques, into your shadow in order to see what you guys have accomplished. But there has been a little problem.'

"What?"

'I cannot seem to visualize your surroundings. I can only do telepathy by now,' Sharon explained. 'Also, I cannot track Master Oz's whereabouts. Break said something about a special barrier which obstructs other powers to monopolize the surrounding area where it had been put.'

"What? Who would do that? Is it a Chain-user as well?"

'I do not know, but probably that is the case. How about Miss Alice? Can she detect any smell?' Gilbert turned around and asked Alice about anything.

"It's not a Chain. If it is it, my nose should be able to sense it," answered the girl, irritatingly. "This is annoying! Whoever took Oz will surely die! How dare they take my manservant?"

"Don't be overly aggressive, stupid Rabbit," Gilbert warned and then asked Sharon once more. "Do you think the kidnapping had got to do with this?"

'That's a big probability, Gilbert. But still, even if it's a mere scheme, we cannot let our guard down.' Gilbert had to agree. After all, Oz was very prone to accidents and unexpected troubles. 'Please continue with your search. I'll send you back immediately if anything happens.'

"That girl is the B-Rabbit, no doubt," Sebastian told his companion as they soar the sky to find leads. "It seems like her contractor is not with her."

"They said that they were looking for someone as well. It was seen on their faces that it was not a mere disappearance like the young master's case," Charlotte said in return.

"Indeed." Sebastian put on a troubled look. "I hope to find the little master before dinner. I wouldn't like to let my master worry any further."

Ciel stirred. The Viscount has his hands inside his dress now, stroking the upper portion of his chest. The drug that the boy had taken in was already losing its effect. It's only a matter of second before it's totally gone. "I see you're totally awake. Let us hear your sweet voice now." The viscount pinched the boy's side, making the latter whimper from the sudden pressure.

"W-What are you doing?" Ciel asked, trembling from the horror he was seeing. "P-Please take your hands off me…"

"Ciel!" Oz called from his post. He was a little glad now that Ciel was awake.

"O-Oz?" Ciel looked down, anxiety instantly fell on his young face. He was about to say something when the Viscount forced him to look at him. "S-Sir, please, let me go."

"Oh, I'm afraid that's a no-no, baby. Play with me just a little bit more and I'll release you and your friend."

"Ciel, no! Don't listen to that bastard!" Oz warned.

"Don't worry, it won't hurt. Just be a good boy and listen to me and I promise not to hurt the both of you," Aleister cooed on his ear. Ciel looked at Oz then back to the Viscount, tears falling down from his eyes.

"K-Keep… your promise…"

Aleister's grin widened. Oz yelled once more. There's no way that man would promise such a thing. He was playing with them for sure. "Look closely, Oz." He let Ciel face Oz this time, while he ran a hand inside of his dress once more and licked the boy's visible neck. Ciel flushed red from the touch. "Do you like what you're seeing? Or perhaps you're jealous and you want to join us?"

"Shut up! You sick retard! Stop that!" Oz yelled from too much anger. "Can't you see he doesn't like what you're doing?"

"Oh? Don't you like it, my cute little angel?" He said to Ciel this time. "Lord Aleister will make you feel really good, so please scream for him nicely and loudly." After the words came next the harsh bit he gave on Ciel's nape, which made the boy moaned in tears. He shoved his fingers inside Ciel's mouth, repeatedly teasing his tongue with it while laughing like someone who had just lost his wits.

"Mmm… ngh!" Ciel used all his might to pull the viscount's hand off from his mouth, which he successfully did after seconds of trying. "L-Liar!" he cried in tears. "Y-You're a liar! P-Put me down!" He thrust a hand forward, resulting on hitting the man on the face. When he managed to get down, he kicked the Viscount on his knee real hard, making him writhe from pain.

"W-Why you little brat!"

"Ciel!" Oz called. Ciel stirred from his post and ran towards Oz.

"I'll make you both pay for this. Just you wait." Aleister gritted his teeth from anger and stormed outside the room.

Ciel let a lot of his tears fall this time. "M-Mommy… Da-d-ddy!"

Oz felt guilt rushing through his entire body. If it wasn't for his stupidity, that thing won't happen. He reached for the boy's face, though remained lying on the ground. The lower part of his body was still numb, so he could only move the upper part, mostly his arms and head at the least. "I-I'm so sorry… I promised you I'll protect you, yet I let that thing happened to you."

"O-Oz… l-let's get out from here… I d-don't w-want to stay here anymore." He took Oz's hand and gripped tightly on it. If that nightmare continues, he would surely lose his mind in no time.

A/N: If you remember the previous chapters, the setting design I used in their room is the Old Witch's House in Hansel and Gretel. That is why I used Hansel instead of Snow White on the title to represent Oz. I just felt like borrowing the Poisoned Apple concept. Well, it's true that the Viscount was the one who's behind the kidnapping. Now that they had Ciel (who is obviously the one they had been looking for), he was expected not to kidnap any children anymore. But, he didn't do so due to the fact that Viscount Druitt wanted to get his hands on Oz as well. He was the last though.

The last time I checked on this, I was surprised (and happy) to see a Male who followed my story. If you can read this, I want to apologize, for I won't be assuring you that this won't include any dramas. I am quite sure that I had put a 'Drama/Romance' Genre. So… sorry, though I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. :)