Hey there! Happy Thanksgiving my fellow Americans!

...So, I guess I owe you guys an apology (eeep! Don''t shoot me!)...I've been distracted with drama recently, so I haven't had much time to update! I'M SO SORRY! Anyway, I hope to be updating regularly from now until December (I hope)...After that, drama starts up again and my updating will be dependant on what part I get... In addition I'm really sorry for the bad spelling mistakes last chapter!...So without further ado, take it away Ciel!

Ciel: *mutters* It's about time...

Me: Excuse me?!

Ciel: Nothing Raven...

Me: That's what I thought.

Ciel: Raven does not own Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji), but if she did *his face pales*

Me: *smiles wickedly* Keep reading Ciel...

Ciel: Itwouldprobablyendupbeingayaoi!

Me: Good boy! Now everyone enjoy!

Last time on A Rose With Many Thorns:

"What do you think of the estate?" Ciel asked her quietly.

"It's very nice. Big. But nice, nonetheless." Rosalind replied, confused.

"How would you like a job here?" he asked her.

Rosalind's P.O.V.

"W-WHAT?" Rosalind stuttered, shock and disbelief written clearly on her face.

"Oh please, don't look so shocked." Ciel said calmly. "I have a handful of possible candidates coming in for job interviews later this week; you would just compete with them."

"Compete?! I couldn't possibly-"

"From what I see you do not have much of a choice." Ciel interjected. The two stared each other down, the tension in the air so thick that you could cut through it with a knife- until a small cough was heard from the doorway. Rosalind turned her head slightly to see a red-haired maid with glasses stumbling over to them, Ciel however was still staring at her.

"Se-Sebastian said you sent for me young master." The maid said stuttering and blushing slightly when she said Sebastian's name. Ciel looked at the maid from the corner of his eye.

"Mey-Rin bathe and clothe Miss-" He turned his gaze back to Rosalind. "I'm sorry I didn't quite get your whole name."

"It's Rosalind Cantatio, Earl." he nodded and turned back to Mey-Rin.

"Bathe and clothe Miss Cantatio, she will be staying with us for the next few days."

"Yes young master." Mey-Rin replied. She nodded quickly, causing her red pigtails to bounce up and down. Mey-Rin bowed quickly to Ciel, then turned to Rosalind. "Come along now, mistress."

Rosalind felt awkward as she stripped if front of Mey-Rin so that she could be bathed. She felt the maid's eyes on her as she slowly removed the clothing, being wary of her burns. Her skin looked darker with all of the dirt and blood, and her golden-brown eyes watched Mey-Rin warily; however, she sighed in contentment when she slipped into the warm water. 'Ah...the water feels so...pleasant. When was the last time I had a bath? It must have been more than a month ago...' Rosalind thought as dirt was gently scrubbed off of her bare skin. It felt strange, but with the humming of delight coming from the maid, she guessed it was alright.

"You're so dirty, but you have beautiful skin! It's like porcelain! The dirt is coming off easily, yes it is!" Mey-Rin exclaimed. After a few minutes, she fetched Rosalind a towel. Mey-Rin helped Rosalind out and the towel was put around her. Rosalind was so tired that she felt like passing out right there, but the hands on her shoulders kept her awake.

"I have a small night dress for you to sleep in. It might be a bit big on you, but if it is okay with the master, we will go out to town to get something for you to wear! It's exciting just to think about it! Mister Sebastian doesn't let me go out often!" Mey-Rin smiled very happily as she helped Rosalind finish drying off then she helped her into the dress. It was just a little big, but other than that it was a perfect fit. "Well, I tried to find something..." Mey-Rin apologized softly.

"It's okay, I was only fed once every two days by Master Lucian..." Rosalind frowned softly and looked at her chest. She used to be a C-cup, once upon a time..."But once I gain weight, it should be perfect! Thank you for your kindness, though!" Rosalind said optimistically, hugging Mey-Rin and catching the older girl by surprise. Mey-Rin returned the hug.

"Oh you are just the sweetest little thing! I do hope we can work together! Yes I do!" Mey-Rin remarked happily, letting go of Rosalind. A cloud of worry came across Mey-Rin's face as she looked at Rosalind again. "That's if you pass all the tests that is."

"Mey-Rin? What exactly are the tests?"

"I cannot tell you Mistress, Sebastian will get mad at me."

"Oh, Mey-Rin, please call me Rosa; after all, we are friends, right? And don't friends tell other friends things that call help benefit each other?" Rosalind's smile twisted into something truly terrifying, a dark aura radiating around her. She slowly approached Mey-Rin, causing the poor maid to scurry backwards toward the door. Soon enough, Mey-Rin was trapped against the door by Rosalind (whom still had that creepy smile on her face). "You do want me to stay here, right?"

Mey-Rin opened her mouth to speak, and as she did the door behind her flew open, causing her to stumble back into Sebastian. "Mister Sebastian!" He glared at her as he straightened her up. Behind Mey-Rin, Rosalind smiled angelically.

"Ah, mistress. Please allow me to show you to your room." He told Rosalind politely. They walked away from Mey-Rin, who was staring at Rosalind with her mouth agape.

"She is an odd one, yes she is." Mey-Rin said to herself as she watched them disappear down the hallway.

"Thank you so much," Rosalind told Sebastian with a smile. "For everything really, especially getting rid of Master Lucian." Rosalind shuddered.

"You see if I couldn't kill a man, what kind of a butler would I be?" Sebastian smiled with his eyes closed.

"Yes what kind of butler would you be..."Rosalind muttered.

"What?"

"Huh?"

"What did you say?"

"Nothing!" Rosalind smirked as they stopped in front of a doorway. Sebastian shook his head and proceeded to open the doors.

"We have prepared this guest room for you." It was a lovely room, complete with a wardrobe, a vanity, a writing desk, a dresser, a bed and a small fireplace. It was painted a pretty hue of violet-blue. Rosalind took a hesitant step inside as Sebastian continued. "Over the generations, the Phantomhives have furnished this room with the finest quality historic pieces. You will find that everything is suitable for a gentlewoman, so please, do make yourself at home." Rosalind felt like bursting into tears when she observed the room. For the past few years, she has had to sleep on the floor in Lucian's room, so she was very grateful to finally sleep on a bed again.

"It's beautiful." Rosalind said in awe. She turned back to Sebastian. "Thank you..."

"Sebastian Michaelis, at your service." He bowed. "At least that is until we're equals." He smirked at Rosalind. "Good night, mistress." And at that he left, leaving Rosalind alone with her thoughts.

Sorry! I wanted this to be longer, but I don't have the time! I'll try to update tomorrow, okay? So what did you guys think? Reviews please!

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