This one is actually two chapters long. Your welcome! ^^

Ciel and Sebastian waited by the court house. They were told that's where the lamp lighter started his rounds. They waited a good two hours for him to show up.

"Where is he? Those people better not have lied to us." Ciel said as he started to get chilly from the night air. Sebastian wrapped a cloak around his master.

"Please, keep warm." Sebastian said as they waited some more. It looked like he wasn't coming tonight.

"Someone who doesn't do their job properly should be punished." Sebastian said as he sensed something watching from the corner. "Or who doesn't show up on time."

The shadow ran but Sebastian easily caught up. The man swung his lantern and hit the side of Sebby's head, small sparks caught his suit on fire.

"I am getting tired of everyone trying to ruin my clothes." Sebastian said as he narrowed his red eyes and held the man's hand tightly. "You may also upset the master by doing so."

The man shook in fear and tried to get away. Yeah, like that was going to happen.

Ciel came out of the shadows and stared into the man's face.

"Please don't hurt me! I don't have anything for you!" The lamp lighter said as part of his jacket fell off his arm.

Ciel scrutinized the man's face. "What is your name?"

"Edward. Edward Cloverfield. Please Lord Phantomhive!"

"Let him go." Ciel ordered Sebastian. "Why did you run from us and show up late?"

Edward rubbed the hand Sebastian had grabbed him by and explained. "As of late, I have tried to avoid this part until last. I have become concerned with the recent killings."

"That's still no excuse to slack at your job." Ciel said coldly as the man looked at him like he was crazy.

"What?!"

"You heard me. Loyalty above all else, right Sebastian?"

"Of course my lord."

While Edward looked confusedly at them, Ciel began to question the man about that night.

"Do you know anything about the nights of the murders? We heard you were around that area."

Edward though about it. "I really didn't see anything. I was busy with lighting up the streets."

Ciel was doubtful. But I guess if he didn't know anything that was fine. He already had some information to go on and was making progress.

"You are sure?"

"I'm certain. Sorry for running from you two. I didn't know you were with the yard. Can never be too cautious, yeah?"

"I'm not from the yard, but I was sent by the queen herself. Take care, Edward."

Ciel and Sebastian left with a suspicious feeling. Sebastian knew the man knew more than what he let on.

Edward finished lighting up all the street lamps and just wanted to go home. His small hut of a house awaited for him to rest and offered a decent meal. Traveling through the streets half way into the night, he stopped to sit on a nearby crate. The shadowed man came to him again and crouched besides the box.

"I didn't tell a thing. That butler, something strange about him."

"So.. the Earl came to chat huh?" The mysterious shadow said as it stood up, revealing all grey eyes. "I'm guessing someone suggested that you could know something."

"They became very suspicious. Good thing they didn't check my pockets." Edward said as he revealed more vials of holy water. "These are for you."

The humanoid shadow grabbed them and put them into his own pockets. "These will do. We have to cleanse even more now. Damn that little beast. Stay safe my friend and carry out his orders."

With that, the shadowed person took off as it jumped across the buildings. Edward then transformed into what his friend had been. No demon nor reaper had ever imagined they could exist. After all, they were just myths.

intermission

(The next day. At the manor of Trancy. Alois had been in the gardens with Claude. Claude watched his master run around as he knit. Hannah tended to the shrubbery.)

"Always with the knitting! Why don't you wish to play with me Claude? Come play!" The sadistic brat, otherwise known as Alois Trancy, said to his butler Claude.

"If that is what you wish." Claude said as he tenderly placed the lace he knitted down.

Alois grabbed his hands and swung Claude in circles. Laughing, Alois beckoned Hannah over and grabbed a ribbon off her outfit. He danced with it, throwing it this way and twirling it that way. When he was finished, he had Claude carry him over to a bench and give him some sweets. Claude fed his master like a mother bird would her young, but scowled the whole time while doing so. Alois winked at Claude and giggled happily.

"Did you hear? The other day, one of the people who was killed was that piece of trash girl. She practically ruined my leather shoes." Alois said as he went on to Claude. "Her and her family were victims of the 'heartless' killer everyone has been talking about. I'd say that that was justice rather than a crime."

Claude watched as his young master looked out into the garden, his blonde hair falling over his eyes.

"I should get a hair stylist out at the manor. Your hair is growing so unruly."

Alois ran his fingers through his bangs. "Well? Get on it."

Claude bowed and left to find his master a hair stylist. While gone, Alois took off his purple waistcoat and dove into the pond. He chased the fish around while Hannah and his triplet demon servants waited. He sat on the pond edge when he was done.

(Back at the Phantomhive manor.)

"Sebastian! Where is my cane?" Ciel said as he waited by the carriage.

This isn't like him. Why is he so distracted?

"Coming young master!" Sebastian said as he halted to a stop in front of Ciel. "I found it."

"About time. Come on, we need to confront that man."

"Yes my lord."

Sebastian had decided to take the long and scenic route to town for his master. He thought a little bit of scenery would do him good.

"My my, isn't it a lovely day? All the flowers are at their best this time of year." The butler said as he smiled, opening the carriage window.

"mmm..."

"Young master are you feeling well?"

"I'm fine..achoo!" Ciel sneezed. "Close that blasted window!"

"My apologizes." Sebastian said as he closed the window back up.

They rode past the Trancy manor. But Sebastian with his super sight, spotted someone in the attic window.

"Stop!" Ciel yelled to the carriage driver. The carriage lurched forwards. "Sebastian?"

"I definitely saw something."

"Ah here of all places." Ciel said to himself. "Are you sure?"

Sebastian nodded and they both got out and waited at the gate.

"Alois Trancy!" Ciel shouted. "Let us in!"

Alois heard Ciel and opened the gate for him.

"Ciel Phantomhive? What do you want?" Alois asked as he threw his sweet roll on the ground.

"We need to check out your attic."

"What?! What for?" Alois said snootily, realizing he was still soaking wet.

Sebastian stepped in.

"Sorry to interrupt you, but you seem to have a guest you don't know about. Let us investigate for you."

"What makes you think I'll..!" But he was shocked whenever Ciel moved him aside and walked into his mansion. Sebby shrugged.

Ciel walked right up the stairs past Alois' study, bedroom, and closets. He pulled down the latter and started to climb. Alois huffed after them.

"Claude! Claude!"

Ciel and Sebastian lit the room up and looked around. Nothing. Ciel opened the last cupboard and pigeons flew out.

"Ah!" He said as he stumbled backwards. Sebastian caught him in his fall.

Claude and Alois met up with Ciel and Sebastian in the attic. The two butlers gave death stares at one another while Ciel saw an out of breath Alois.

"How..how dare you! Come in my house and disregard me! Claude!" Alois said as he clapped."Take care of them!"

Claude headed for Ciel first but of course Sebastian was blocking him.

"Please, let us explain. I'm sure no one feels like fighting now."

Alois humped as Claude dropped his arms. "Speak."

Going downstairs, Ciel told Alois what had been happening. You already know the story.

"Ah I see. Well? Was there anything up there?" Alois said as he offered Ciel sweets. Of course he took one! :3

"Just a bunch of pigeons. I guess everyone has problems with vermin." Ciel said as he ate a small cake with cream inside.

"I have been hearing noises at night. I always thought it was the wind blowing branches. Anyways Claude will get right on that."

Surprisingly, the young masters departed on better terms than before. Among the pigeon feathers in the attic was one that didn't quite belong. It had been burned and was already turning to ash.