Here's the next chapter! I apologize if the ending's a bit depressing, but other than that I hope you enjoy. It's more of a filler chapter though. I needed something to put before the whole 'mansion murders' part. please review too ^^

A young boy with blue-black hair slowly stepped out of a carriage. An elegant butler followed, carrying a large suitcase and another sleeping young butler as he and his master walked onto the train station platform. Various men and woman were climbing aboard the train after handing off their luggage, paying no head to the odd group as they headed towards the first class. A young light haired girl, carrying a small basket full of oranges, stopped them just when they were about to board.

"Excuse me sir, would you like to buy an orange? It's only a penny."

The boy, Ciel Phantomhive, gave the girl a bored expression before ordering his butler to buy the orange. Sebastian put down the suitcase, adjusting the young butler on his back, and pulled out the desired money before boarding the train.

Sebastian laid the sick, exhausted Damon on the seat as he put the luggage on the rack.

"I apologize, but due to our sudden departure Damon and I will be in first class because the third class seats were booked out."

"I don't really care."

The train departed and the ride was a quiet one, broken only by Damon's occasional murmur. Sebastian finally broke the silence with a question that had been on his mind, since Ciel ordered him to get the train tickets, as he began peeling the orange.

"Why go to the workhouse that they were brought up in?"

Ciel was a bit taken aback by the question, but quickly composed himself and answered logically.

"Well, you cannot run a workhouse without a patron. You need a new one. Since Earl Barton is close by, I'm sure he won't refuse that donation. Therefore, there is no harm in introducing myself."

"Are you showing sympathy?"

A chuckle interrupted before Ciel could answer and they both turned to Damon, who was sleep talking.

"Ahaha…Ciel being nice?…Not even…in my…dreams…"

Ciel's eye twitched while Sebastian smirked and wiped a bead of sweat from the side of her face.

"Che, cleaning up the mess is my job. There's no need to sacrifice the public over the selfish actions of the underground."

"Why sacrifice those children then?"

Ciel sighed gently as he removed his glove and took part of the orange.

"I've seen things like those children before. When they became that way, there was no turning back."

"So they would be happier in death? How arrogant."

"Is there a non-arrogant that even exists?"

"Not that I've met."

Ciel licked his fingers, savoring the citrus juices.

"Humans are weak, especially children. How much strength would they need to come back from something like that? Back then I summoned you so I had the power to come back. At the Kelvin manor, the only demon was you…and you are mine. I'm arrogant, but not so much that I'd help someone just to brag about it."

Sebastian smirked, but looked over at Damon when she began whimpering. Her face was scrunched up and her ears and tail had come out. Her ears were laid back and her tail wrapped around her shaking form.

"Sebastian, what is going on? The train will be arriving soon and if the passengers see this-"

"I know, but I have no clue what's going on. I assume it could be a nightmare, but if I try to do anything about it while she's sick…"

Ciel rubbed his forehead angrily, willing to wait it through until the train began slowing down.

"Sebastian, I don't care what you have to do, do it now!"

"But sir-"

"That's an order!"

Sebastian glared at Ciel, who flinched at seeing his butler actually get angry at him, before he laid his ungloved palm against her burning forehead. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, as he forced past her mental barriers into her mind. Damon's ears and tail disappeared not seconds later, and Sebastian snapped his eyes open. Ciel thought that was it; thinking that Sebastian was worried over nothing, but when Sebastian scowled and grabbed Damon's face, Ciel began to wonder whether his decision was right.

"W-What's wrong?"

Sebastian ignored him as he checked her pulse and her temperature.

Nothing's wrong? Impossible, I distinctly felt it when I forced my way in. Something's changed, but why can't I find it?

He slowly relaxed as he convinced himself that nothing had happened. The train had stopped and he grabbed the luggage and Damon.

"Sebastian, what happened?"

He looked at his master with a slight glare, still not quite over the fact that he was ordered to do something so risky.

"When I forced my way into her mind in order to hide her demon qualities, I distinctly felt something…break, for lack of better terms. I'm beginning to think I imagined it, because I have not found anything wrong with her. Her temperature's the same and her heart rate hasn't changed, but I guess we won't know for sure until she gets over her fever enough to awaken."

Ciel nodded silently and they managed to hitch a ride to the workhouse. When they reached the top of the hill that the workhouse should be at, Ciel was shocked to find the place in ruins. It had obviously been uninhabited for quite a long time, as pointed out by Sebastian, but Ciel burst into sudden laughter. Sebastian was surprised when Ciel began to rant about how the circus people were all protecting a place that never existed.

"…And I'm the same. I'm also full of the same contents as them. This is what a human is! I'm a human being Sebastian!"

"Yes you are. You're not the same as demons who are revolting and possess a complex evil intent."

The dark blue ribbon on Ciel's hat was blown off, but Sebastian let it fly away as he thought about the dirty humans.

Telling lies, desperately struggling, kicking each other down, stealing the stolen, while repeating the reasons, and even so, you aim for the horizon past the hills. I suppose that's why humans are so interesting.

Both master and servant returned to discover a good chunk of the mansion in complete ruins. Damon was placed in another room due to the extent of the damages, and Sebastian began changing Ciel as Lizzy came in.

"I apologize miss, but because of our servant's blunders, the young master's wardrobe was damaged and the only suits we have are the few we brought from London."

"What? But I wanted to get all dressed up and go for a boat ride…"

Sebastian poked his head out from behind the changing screen to apologize further, but Lizzy interrupted.

"I know! If there are none, we can just make some! Now's the perfect time, let's do it Ciel!"

When Ciel didn't respond, she broke him out of his stupor and began complaining about him not listening. He quickly remedied the situation by offering to buy her a new Easter dress while Sebastian led them to where they could eat their breakfast. The two of them sat down while Sebastian served their tea when Lizzy spoke up.

"Sebastian? Where's Damon? I don't see him around."

"Damon is currently resting after catching a cold on our trip. His fever has gone down though and he should be waking up soon. I shall check up on him as soon as you two are comfortable."

Ciel took a sip of his tea as Lizzy looked upset. Placing his tea cup down, Ciel sighed and waved to the door.

"Go check up on him. We'll probably need him to get fitted for a more appropriate butler uniform as well. Unless you like having him wear yours."

"Yes, My Lord."

Sebastian walked to Damon's room, not in too much of a hurry. She'd just gotten over her fever this morning and Sebastian still hadn't found anything wrong with her when he changed her into a large night shirt. A crash sounded from down the hall and he was outside of her door in an instant.

I don't know why I'm so worried about her. Wait…yeah I do. She'll surely be pissed about that kiss from before, and I really want to see what kind of expression I can get out of her this time. That mutt's just so fun to tease.

A loud thud was heard from the other side of the door and Sebastian decided that now would be as good as time as any to enter the room. When he opened the door, Damon was standing near the window; glass from a lamp scattered on the floor and the nightstand flipped on it's side. Her ears and tail were out and one ear twitched, turning to the direction of the door.

"Who's there?"

Sebastian just smirked and stayed silent, thinking that if she didn't want to turn around and look, he wouldn't make a sound. Damon visibly shook, before changing and tackling Sebastian, mouth biting onto his arm hard and growling.

"Are you that happy to see me, Damon?"

The growling stopped and she let go of his arm, shocked.

"S-Sebastian? I-Is that you?"

Sebastian was slightly confused at why she didn't recognize him, but thought that it was just because of her cold.

"Of course…Is there something wrong, Damon?"

She had gone quiet and got off him, changing back in the process. She backed up further, hiding her face by turning around, that's when Sebastian knew something was wrong.

"Damon."

His tone was serious, but I wouldn't tell him no matter what. Just then, I smelled a new scent heading in this direction, mixing with the smell of burnt rubble.

"Sebastian, what happened to the mansion, and do we have a guest coming?"

"The east end of the mansion, including your room and the master's wardrobe room, was destroyed by those incompetent fools while we were gone. As for the guest, Lizzy called a tailor so Ciel had something more to wear. I assume you can smell her better than me, which explains how you know. Oh, and Ciel would like for you to get dressed so Miss Hopkins can fit you for a butler uniform…You're avoiding the topic."

I looked away, trying to find another distraction.

"What clothes do I wear today?"

Sebastian sighed and got up, heading to the door.

"I'll fetch you something from my room. After that, you need to help me move some lumber for the repairs of the mansion."

I nodded and got dressed when he returned with my clothes, but I began to have a problem with the buttons. Hands grabbed my own and removed them, as Sebastian buttoned up my uniform and straightened my tie.

"I swear, you're getting more and more like those three idiots. Clumsy as ever."

"I-I never asked for your help you know!"

He chuckled and held the door open for me, before giving me the lumber to take with him to where the repairs were happening. We picked them up easily and began walking when Sebastian stopped to speak with the guest that'd just walked in.

"Miss Hopkins, I believe I've told you before that merchants are suppose to come in through the back door."

"So you've finally appeared, Mr. Stiff."

I smirked at his nickname, but shivered when he addressed me harshly. He'd seen my smirk.

"Damon, let us continue. The master is waiting for you in the drawing room. Mey-Rin, please escort her."

We headed off and quickly put the lumber away, before making our way to the drawing room. I had turned one of the corners a bit to sharp and hit my shoulder, but continued on, not noticing Sebastian looking at me from over his shoulder. We met up with Miss Hopkins and Sebastian opened the door for her to the drawing room, where she and Lizzy hit it off well and she spoke to Ciel.

"The Earl is still an adorable boy as always. It's amazing."

I snickered at the comment, turning away as Ciel glared a hole through my head. Sebastian got straight to business, despite the awkward tension that had grown in the room between Ciel and I.

"Please tailor some suits for the young master today. We also need an outfit for him to wear on Easter, a matching dress for Lady Elizabeth, and some butler uniforms for my assistant, Damon."

I bowed in her direction and Lady Elizabeth began speaking about how she wanted her dress. There was a quick movement of cloth and Lizzy squealed about Miss Hopkins showing her legs, while I just stared. Ciel had obviously been zoning out as Miss Hopkins monologued about styles and measurements. I couldn't help but make a snide comment when he snapped out of it.

"You should just take a picture of her legs, it'll last longer, Master."

He growled and threw his coat at me, it landing over my head, before he started getting measured. Nina, as Lizzy referred to her as, said something about Ciel in an evening dress which caught my full attention.

"I regret that I didn't get to see you in that dress. I heard rumors of twin tails…"

I heard Sebastian laughing and leaned over to him.

"Ciel wore a dress?"

"Don't you remember Damon? It was at the Viscount's party."

"Ugh, I hate that man. He could've raped me while I was out."

I shivered and didn't notice Sebastian twitch at my comment. Just then, Nina finished measuring him and began freaking out about the different designs she had going through her head. Sebastian decided to put in his own ideas, though roughly ticking off Nina.

"This is why I don't like Mr. Stiff. Haven't you ever heard the saying 'you can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs'?"

"'A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it'. Isn't that right, Sebastian, Miss Hopkins?"

They all turned to me as I smiled innocently. Feet scuffled on the floor and the door was slammed shut, leaving Miss Hopkins and I alone.

"So you're Damon?"

"Yes ma'am."

She came over to me and I could feel her look me up and down. She ordered me to take off the outer layers of my borrowed uniform and she began to measure me. After a few moments, she 'hm'-ed to herself questioningly.

"Is there something wrong?"

"Yes, these measurements…You wouldn't happen to be a woman would you?"

"I am, but I am different from any woman you ever met I'm sure. Any, even slightly feminine clothes you try to stick me in will be completely destroyed. So I suggest you keep this secret to yourself, seeing how only you, Sebastian, and Ciel know."

"Ah~ It's great to meet another woman who isn't afraid to speak her thoughts and challenge the rules of men!~ You may return with the rest as soon as the fittings are done."

I bowed and replaced my jacket before following Sebastian's scent to one of the untouched rooms. Sebastian was preparing tea when he spotted me come in.

"Damon, perfect timing. Could you please serve the young master and Lady Elizabeth while I see to the repairs for a minute?"

I nodded and he left in a flash, as I made my way over to the tea set. I bumped into Ciel's chair, apologized, and found the cart with the tea. I grabbed the pot and slowly made my way to their table, before I spoke.

"Can you hand me your glass, Lady Elizabeth?"

"Um, sure Damon."

I held out my hand and could practically feel Ciel staring at me, as I carefully poured the tea. I guessed how full the cup was by the weight of it, before placing it on the table. I turned to where Ciel sat and held out my hand.

"Could you hand me your cup, Master?"

"No. You get it."

I grit my teeth, but used the sound of his voice to guess where the cup was. I was close enough to brush the handle and grabbed the cup before pouring the tea. I heard Ciel take a breath to say something, but he was interrupted when Miss Hopkins came in the room announcing that it was time for the fitting.

We all made our way to the room, Sebastian had returned from where ever he went, and Ciel was dressed up.

"Ciel! You look so cute!"

"Is that so?"

I heard the change in his tone, right before I heard Nina yell and rip some sort of cloth. I assumed that she had torn his shirt and chuckled lightly, knowing he was probably embarrassed.

"Ciel, what's wrong?"

"Ah, it's nothing. I just got caught on one of the pins."

He's lying…but why? Is he hiding something?

I ignored what was going on, knowing that whatever it was, Sebastian would take care of it. Then, it seemed that Miss Hopkins wanted to take some nude measurements. I didn't move, just stood beside Lizzy 'watching' what was going on. After various…position changes Ciel asked Lizzy to look away. Sebastian went to get Ciel's shirt and was about to ask me something when the door slammed open.

"Hey Ciel! Why did you return to the main house without telling me?"

Soma and Agni had arrived. A quick rustle of clothe and a harsh wind blew past as Sebastian clothed Ciel. They all began talking at once and I felt Soma tackle me in a hug. I was slightly taken aback, because they had brought in curry and it was affecting my sense of smell, causing me to fall backwards.

"Ah! Uhmar! I'm sorry! I didn't think you would fall!"

I sat up and smiled at him.

"No, it is my fault for not expecting you to hug me."

"Agni, let us go to the dining hall at once! This lady must eat my curry!"

He got off me and we all headed to another room, but I was pulled aside by Ciel.

"Yes?"

"You. What happened to you?"

"What ever do you mean?"

"You know what I mean! You can't see…can you?"

I sighed, knowing that someone was going to find out sooner or later.

"You're correct. The only reason I've been getting around so well in my demon senses."

"That explains why you asked for our cups and why they weren't filled completely. It also explains why you didn't react to Miss Hopkins earlier and why you didn't move to help me."

"Help you do what? I knew you were hiding something, but I didn't know what."

"I-It doesn't matter. It's a scar from long ago."

I knew he wanted to drop that subject, so I did until he spoke up again.

"How long?"

"Excuse me?"

"How long have you been unable to see?"

"Since I woke up in the room. I had a horrible time finding the door, mind you."

"Does Sebastian know?"

I paused, wishing he hadn't asked that question or that he would drop it, but I knew he wouldn't.

"No. I've been trying to hide it, but he's getting suspicious and he'll probably confront me about it soon. Don't tell him, though."

"Why not? I think he deserves to know…even if it was my fault."

He'd whispered the last part. I still heard him, but thought he had enough burdens and didn't push it.

"I don't want him to know because…although it may have been your order, he would still blame himself. And Ciel?…It's not your fault either. It was my own carelessness, so don't you dare pity me or go around beating yourself up about it. Got it?"

I guessed that he nodded, since he stumbled out a 'yes' a few seconds later. I ruffled his hair and told him I was going to go to bed. He told me that was fine and that he'd tell the others, and away I went; thinking about how Sebastian would react when he discovered that what he'd done had made me blind.

He'll probably kill me for not telling him, and he'll most likely get upset about the whole thing…Yeah right. It's Sebastian. He probably doesn't care. It's not like he's ever cared. No one does.