Another chapter for my oh so patient readers ^^ Remember, the more you review the fast I update. Hehe.
~The Costume Party~
At around three in the morning Ciel woke to restlessness. He couldn't get comfortable, it was either too dark or too light in the room, the lightening outside didn't help much either. He rolled over on his side tucking his tail between his legs when he snuggled into a warm heat source, at first in his not quite awake state, he cuddled into it, but when he heard the gentle sigh of another person the young Earl launched himself from the bed, landing on his backside rather hard. He stood up and ripped the blankets off of Alois who was in Ciel's bed.
"Wake up!" Ciel whispered harshly. " Alois!...Damn it.."
The blonde boy finally responded and sat up, Ciel blushed noticing how, dare he say it, cute Alois was, his hair was a mess and his ears were lop sided. He picked up the end of his tail and rubbed his eyes with it.
"What's the matter Ciel?" The child asked innocently.
"Out of my bed you pervert." Ciel snarled, his ash, almost blue colored ears laid back with aggravation.
"Awww...but I got lonesome in my bed all alone. Hmph." Alois complained, again rubbing his eyes. A massive bolt of lightening crashed outside and the thunder shook the manor.
"Tsk, damn this accursed storm." The phantomhive boy complained, Alois stood beside him and tugged on his tail. Ciel immediately flinched and tried to pry the blondes hands off of his tail.
"Let go!" Ciel shouted.
"Hehehe, but Ciel...we're all alone, it's a dark night, and the storm is very loud..hehehehehe...you could scream my name all you wanted." The boy teased with a slight seriousness and he leaned in closer. That was it, Ciel couldn't take it. Without thinking he swung his fist at the Trancy, landing the blow on his face and knocking the blonde onto the floor. He winced for a moment but then stood up, glaring evilly. In one swift motion Alois sent a fist flying at Ciels face as well, striking him hard on the right side, Ciel steadied himself and tasted the irony metallic flavor of blood touch his tongue.
"You idiot!" Alois hollered. " We could be the best of friends, you just take me too seriously!"
"I can't take your humor! Now shut up and go back to sleep!" Ciel hissed back, just then the two heard a strange sound and followed it to the door. When they peered out they saw a rat scurry away down the hall. Cat instincts in over-drive both the Phantomhive and the Trancy took off after the rodent, not caring how much noise they made. Soon it became a battle between the two of which one could catch the rat first, Ciel had the lead for a while until he ran into a spiders web and slightly flailed knowing what it was, soon after catching up to the other boy.
"It's mine!" Alois called as he tackled the intruder into a room, Ciel ran in right after and skidded to a stop, nearly tripping over the boy on the floor who was devastated to have not captured the rat.
"Honestly, is this what all the ruckus is about?" A calm voice said from by the window to the left of the room. There stood a quite irritated Claude, who held a rat by the end of it's tail. "Hmm..and to think I told you both to stay in bed.." Ciel picked up the vibe right away and took off out of the room, Alois nearly running right over top of him from behind. The two made it to the bedroom and locked the door, launching themselves back into the beds, and wishing on hidden stars that the butler wouldn't come in. After waiting for forty minutes for the angry devil to come in, Ciel dozed off and found himself in a deep sleep, as well as Alois, who clutched a teddy bear for dear life.
The next morning came quickly, Ciel didn't feel at all rejuvenated. He stretched and yawned several times, Claude came in without a word and got the two dressed. He loaded them into the carriage after breakfast, and a miniature food fight leaving both the boys less than clean, taking Ciel back to his manor. Ciel and Alois plucked tiny raspberries out of each others hair.
"Hehe, Ciel, you simply must come over again soon, perhaps when you do we can execute my super sneaky trip and trap Claude trick. Hmhmhm.."
Ciel smiled sheepishly as Claude opened the door with a certain look that told the boys he had heard what Alois was scheming, Ciel climbed out and saw Sebastian, without thinking he lunged himself at the butler, purring slightly as he wrapped his arms around him.
"Uh, young master. I assume this means you enjoyed your stay?" Sebastian asked in a relaxed tone as Ciel came to the realization of what he was doing and let go of the butler, backing up quickly, his face several shades of red. The demon hummed a laugh again, as he usually did. "You didn't cause any trouble did you?" Sebastian prodded as he plucked a whipped cream covered almond from the childs shoulder.
"Chasing rats through the manor, waking everyone at three in the morning, and let me not forget starting a food fight this morning over breakfast." Claude explained for him as he straightened out Alois's bow.
"It was his idea!" Alois shouted but was answered by a death glare from Ciel.
"That's a lie and you know it!" Ciel bellowed. "You threw your stupid yogurt at me!"
"Either way, typical Neko boys." The butler finished as he loaded Alois back into the carriage and Sebastian guided Ciel inside the manor.
"That liar..." The boy mumbled to himself as he was taken to his room and cleaned up and presented with a new piece of clothing.
The rest of the day went by on a slow drag. Ciel was at war with himself constantly, fighting down stupid emotions that shouldn't exist. He received a few confused looks from finny when the boy had gone out into the garden and seen the destructive gardener clipping away dead roses, and Ciel couldn't help but chase after them at one point when a gust of wind picked them up, sweeping them away into the air. As well as another time during the day when the boy phantomhive had gone into the lobby and seen Mayrin on a latter dusting the chandelier. Creating tiny spots of light on the floor that danced around and Ciel found himself prancing around with them, chasing them and smiling and laughing. It was at that moment that he had a feather duster fall and hit him on the head, looking up he had seen the look of shock on the red headed maid.
Now Ciel was guided back to his room, tormented by his uncontrolled cat like behavior of the day. He was sure that his butler was enjoying every moment of Ciel's childish behavior, he grimaced at the thought. Sebastian had laid out an outfit for Ciel on the bed. Only, it was a rather fancy outfit. It was a white and black shirt with a more formal neck tie and handkerchief with a blue gem that rested under his chin. A deeper blue formal jacket that hung gracefully behind him but shorter in the front, with white lace cuffs, and gold fastens as well as gold trim. The blue boots went up to just below his knees and bore the same golden decorative chains and buttons with black buckles. It also came with a blue mini top hat that would rest on his head slightly to one side, with a blue bow tied around the base and a few small red feathers sticking out.
"S..Sebastian. What is the meaning of this item?" Ciel asked as he felt the material.
"For one, it's Master, and to answer your question this was delivered today with a message from Lady Elizabeth. She requests that you wear it to the costume party tonight beginning at 8pm. At her manor."
The boy tilted his head with closed eyes and gave an exasperated sigh.
"I didn't realize it was the fifth already. Do I really have to..?"
Sebastian smiled sympathetically.
"I'm afraid so my lord." The demon said as he began dressing the young master. "Please be sure to thank the Lady for purchasing such wonderful attire for you." He teased.
The boy rolled his eyes and once dressed walked out of the room and into his office. He looked at the paperwork that he should have be able to fill out, but instead was lined with Sebastian's hand writing. He went and sat in his office chair and tried to put himself back into the mind set of head of household. Master of all of his servants including his butler. Sebastian simply stood in the door way calmly and observed as Ciel closed his eyes.
"Sebastian.." He spoke up suddenly, catching the butlers attention. "Go fetch me some tea, Jackson's Earl Grey."
The demon grinned and sighed but decided that he would pleasure his young lord for the time being.
"Yes, my lord." He said as he brought his right hand up to cross his chest and bowed then left the room.
Ciel sighed in relief that the butler did as he asked, which more than surprised him, but gave him a new sense of control over his manor and its staff. Not ten minutes went by before the butler returned and set the cup on the saucer before the young master and stepped back.
"Once you're finished my lord, we have a ball to go to." The butler reported. The young phantomhive looked a little irritated but sighed and stood, pushing his cup aside and making his way out of the room. A grin played at the devil's lips who followed close behind him as he strode down the hallway. The two made their way out to the carriage which was already ready and thus set off to Elizabeth's party.
Upon arrival, many carriages were stationed outside the manor, and Ciel wondered who all had attended the party.
"Sebastian, if it's a costume party why did I not wear a costume?" The boy asked suddenly.
The butler opened the door of the carriage.
"Lady Elizabeth wanted you to show the attendees that your are a Neko. Thus she purchased a flattering set of clothing for you to wear and a hat that wouldn't cover your ears.
Ciel moaned to himself at the annoyance. He was so incredibly embarrassed and ashamed at what he had been reduced to.
"Do try to be on your best behavior my lord, I would like to enjoy this party, as well as do some investigating of the Lord Druid." He said as he escorted Ciel up to the manor doors and walked in, Sebastian was considerate enough to not attach the boys leash. Upon walking in Ciel looked around and his eyes widened a little. Lizzy came flying over to him and he smiled slightly much to her surprise.
"Oh Ciel you look simply lovely!" She squealed. "Do you like the outfit I bought you?" She asked with an enthusiastic smile, Ciel simply nodded, but was more focused on something else. She followed his gaze to the balloons and streamers and ribbon that decorated the entire interior of the manor. "Hehehe! I'm so glad you like my decorations. Aren't they just adorable? All the pinks and whites..Those are my two favorite colors you know!" She said as she wagged a finger in his face. " But of course, you already knew that. Hmhm, my dear Ciel wouldn't dare forget something as important as my favorite colors! ^^" She smiled hugely and rushed over to another guest and began talking up a storm with her. Probably a close friend she had. Ciel stepped forward and went to the wall, taking part of the streamer in his hand. Now that all of the invited guests had arrived, the Midford butler went over and closed the manor doors, sending a slight gust of air through the room, blowing the streamer. Ciel gasped and went wide eyed, his cat like pupils shrinking as he was plunged into 'chase the mouse' mode. Sebastian saw his young lord jump for the streamer and grab it, hoping that it wasn't too late before the boy knocked over the large cake that it was wrapped around as a decorative accent, he jumped into action.
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Me: Hehehehe..I wonder what will happen to our dear Neko Ciel if he ruins the special cake for the costume party...hmhmhm *Evil eye glint* :D
Ciel:Please no. I hope you all realize that I would never actually do this..if this ever happened, I would have found a way to kill Sebastian. V.V
Sebastian: Hmhm..how so my lord?
Ciel:..*pause*..uh...well...hmph..why on earth would I tell you? How foolish do you think I am? Now, fetch me something sweet. I want a parfait.
Sebastian: Hmm...*Liking the idea of this story* Yes my lord..*Evil scheming.-snicker-*