Chapter 14: A Hell Hound Turned Faithful Dog
Hello faithful readers. I am back and I feel so grateful for your continued support for this story. Just to let you guys know, I will be following a mixture of the manga and anime for the plot of this story, but it will end somewhat like the anime.
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Quote of the Week: "The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are. You trade in your reality for a role. You give up your ability to feel, and in exchange, put on a mask"
-Jim Morrison
So anyways, I hope you like it and on with A Demon's Angel!
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When I awoke in the morning, Sebastian was still laying next to me with his arms wrapped around me and he was awake.
"Good morning, my mate," he greeted in his smooth alto voice.
"Good morning Sebastian. What are we doing today?"
"We are going swimming after breakfast." I gave a squeal of joy as I jumped off the bed.
"I get to wear the bathing suit I made!" A chuckle could be heard from my bed while I opened my wardrobe chest to find it. Just as my hand found the article of clothing, arms wrapped around my waist from behind as a chin rested on my shoulder and a nose buried itself in my hair.
"You smell so divine," he sighed, his hot breath washing over the back of my neck. I shivered at the feeling while I could feel a smirk appear on his lips as he pressed his mouth against my bare shoulder. "Are you sure you should wear your brother's shirt to bed? It always seems to slip off your shoulders." A blush appeared on my cheeks at his comment.
"It's way more comfortable than the nightgowns that I'm supposed to wear," I defended, crossing my arms under my chest.
"I'd say more revealing, but who am I to complain when I am the only one to see it." This caused my jaw to drop and my face to turn even more red. Through our bond, I could hear my brother call for Sebastian. A sigh then ghosted over the back of my neck before Sebastian let me go. He made to say something but I stopped him.
"It's alright Sebastian. I'll see you at the breakfast table." He gave me a small, genuine smile before he disappeared from sight. My heart warmed at the sight as I pulled my bathing suit from the closet as well as a flowing dress to wear over it. I hope it'll look good, I thought to myself as I put on the white suit that tied at the neck with silver ribbons and pink stars at the end while the rest of the suit clung to my skin down to my hips where it ended on my front and butt leaving all of my leg bare. At my hips was a silver band where a white skirt that ended at the middle of my butt that was pleated with a sliver line on each pleat. Then I put on a white summer dress with thin silver straps that hugged my form until my hips then flared out with a frilly pink underskirt that had the white as an overskirt that parted at knee level so that you could see the underskirt followed by me slipping on a pair of white slippers. Once I was dressed I loosely plaited my hair, placed a white summer hat with a silver trim and bow, and spritzed on some tiger lily water to finish off my look. With a satisfied smile, I skipped out of the guest room that was assigned to me, down the stairs, and into the dining room where Ciel waited for me.
"Good morning!" I greeted everyone in the dining room as I graced over to my seat.
"You seem excited Ariel," Ciel remarked when he saw my glowing face.
"Of course I am," I replied. "We're going swimming!"
"Well, you are," Ciel interrupted. My eyebrows knitted in confusion before I remembered that Ciel did not know how to swim.
"Don't tell me that you still-,"
"I simply do not see the point in swimming just because you can." I smiled in understanding while giving him an exasperated look.
"Ciel-,"
"Not a word Ariel. Not a word." We both finished our breakfast quickly, much to my joy, so that our little group could head out to the beach.
"Yay!" I cheered while taking my hat, dress, and shoes off so that I could place them on the blanket that Ciel was sitting on. Well, his chair was sitting on.
"Ariel, what are you wearing?" Ciel asked is disbelief when he caught sight of my bathing suit.
"My bathing suit." Just as I had answered his question, I heard a growl in my head from Sebastian.
Why are you wearing that in front of other men?
Because it is comfortable and less likely to weigh me down while swimming. He continued to grumble at my choice of swimwear, but he didn't force me back into my dress.
"Alright guys, let's swim!" I exclaimed, taking hold of Mei's hands so that I could drag her out into the water. Finni and Bard were right behind us trudging through the water so that we could engage in a water splash battle, with me using my powers to raise the water to douse the others.
My my, came Sebastian's voice when he caught me using my powers. Are you cheating, my mate.
No, I am not cheating. Technically we did not set any rules and the most important part is that we are all having fun. No other words were spoken so I turned my attention back to the game were playing.
My, that looks like fun, Angela commented from her spot on another blanket where Sebastian's packed lunches waited for us.
Why don't you come join us sister?
No, I'm fine. It brings me joy to know that you children are having fun. I sent her a smile while Finni called out to her. Once we were all done with our fun, we walked back up to the sand where our lunch waited for us. Mei, Finni, Bard, Tanaka, and I began to eat heartily while Angela look hesitant but she began to eat with us after some convincing from Finni.
"He's been caught!" some villagers announced as they ran past where we sat. "The bad dog's been caught! It's James's dog! The punishment's about to begin!" At the announcement I made to fly from my place on the blanket, but Angela took hold of my wrist.
Don't little one, she warned me. We have to keep our identity as angels a secret.
But they're going to kill that poor, innocent dog!
Let it be little one. Let it be. After our little conversation, I threw my shoes, dress, and hat since I was dry so that I could follow our group as we trailed the villagers. When we reached the arena, I saw that the dog I had saw with James was chained up against a wall while other dogs were barely contained by leashes their owners held.
"He's got something in his mouth!" cried the group. "Make him spit it out!" One man from the mob came forward to remove what the dog had in its teeth, but he held fast. I couldn't help but admire that dog's bravery and loyalty. "Let go, you bad dog!" The man then began to hit the dog repeatedly while shouting,
"Let go!"
"What a stubborn dog," Lord Henry commented. "Definitely a bad dog. Begin!" The crowd cheered while they watched the dogs being released so that they could viciously attack the chained dog. Both Finni and I were the only two that were affected by the cruelty that was shown to the poor dog.
"Stop!" the two of us exclaimed as we rushed to the aide of the dog. Finni ripped up a large steak from the ground while I used my powers to rumble the ground so that the dogs would back off so that it was easier for Finni to whack the dogs away. I'm sorry, I sent the dogs when they yelped in pain. The rest of our group minus Sebastian, who I had not noticed had disappeared, rushed to our sides once we kneeled by the injured dog's side. All the villagers looked horrified at our interruption of their "ritual". In retaliation, they armed themselves against us.
"They interrupted our holy punishment," they uttered in unison. "They're more bad dogs. They're bad dogs! Punish the bad dogs! Punish the bad dogs!" They tried attacking us, but my training was quick to kick in. In seconds I had the first wave down on the ground all around our group. People kept coming after me until I was hit in the back of the head by a person who had managed to get behind me. I dropped to my knees which was the perfect opportunity for the villagers to restrain me and the others.
"Master, I beg you, please forgive these people," Angela begged Lord Henry.
Ariel! Are you alright! came Sebastian's frantic voice in my head.
I'm fine Sebastian, I assured him. I'm just dazed. Where are you?
I'll be right there. I'm just finishing something up for your brother.
Take your time Sebastian. We'll be fine.His end of the conversation went dead so I tried my best to concentrate on what was happening all around me, but my vision was fuzzy as was my hearing because of my injury. I faintly heard the deep tone of Lord Henry's voice as well as my brother's tone converse before Lord Henry shouted something followed by harsh barks of dogs. Oh no, he's setting the dogs on us and I can't see or hear enough to protect us.
I'm here, Sebastian announced as I heard the yelps of dogs.
Thank goodness.
I thought you said you were fine. I couldn't help but detect the anger in his voice.
I'm not dying, I remarked with a weak chuckle as I fell into darkness with Sebastian's voice shouting in my mind.
Drink, my mate, Sebastian ordered when I came back into wakefulness. I opened my mouth at once which allowed warm liquid that tasted like chocolate to run down my throat. I could slowly feel my pain edge away as well as feel my hearing return with each mouthful of liquid I swallowed.
This tastes so good. What is it?
My blood, he chuckled. My eyes instantly burst open and I bolted up in my bed.
I'm good! I forced myself to swallow the mouthful I had before looking into Sebastian's wine colored eyes.
Why must you always put yourself in danger?
I had to protect everyone from getting hurt. He sighed in exasperation as he pulled me into his chest. No words were spoken as he held me tight and ran a hand through my hair, releasing the loose braid that I had put it in. A sigh of contentment left me while I buried my nose in the crook where his shoulder and neck met.
Now about that bathing suit... I chuckled at his words, shaking my head against his shoulder. He couldn't help but laugh softly with me as one of his gloveless hands moved to cup my cheek so that he stared into my eyes. You don't know how long I've waited for you, my mate. My heart pounded heavily in my chest as I stared into his hypnotic wine colored gaze.
Sebastian... Our faces slowly inched towards the other until we were only seconds away from kissing. Wait, I thought in the back of my mind. I decided to court Pheobus, and forget about Sebastian. But he is your mate, part of me argued. It isn't fair to Pheobus though, my rational side argued back. Our lips were just about to touch when we both heard a scream echo through the manor. Since the both of us were off guard at the moment, both of our instincts kicked in and we were out of my bedroom door and down the stairway to the basement where Lord Henry was locked up. However, when we came upon his cell, I saw that he was missing. Now that is the work of Pluto, I thought when I saw the hole in the wall. That is what Lord Henry gets for using someone else's name to do horrible things. A pounding at the front door took our attention from the cell so that we all raced to the doors where a villager waited.
"T-The Demon Hound," he huffed from running. Everyone but Sebastian, my brother, and I looked at each other in confusion. An unspoken agreement seemed to pass through the group as we ran after the villager to the center of the town. The whole village seemed to be in a semi-circle around something along with the dogs chanting the same "lullaby". We entered the little group to see that the corpse of Lord Henry leaning against a brick wall. To the side of me I saw Angela faint from the sight before us.
"Angela," I exclaimed as I ran to her side to check on her. Her breathing seemed fine as well as there was no bruises so I sighed in relief.
"She's fine," I assured the group while placing her on my back. "I'll take her back to the manor and make sure she gets tucked in."
"Alright," Ceil agreed. "But when you're done Ariel, I want you to come to my room. There is much I must discuss with you."
"Roger that." I then began to jog to the woods where I knew people could not see me. There I released my wings and flew us up to the balcony of Angela's room. That is where I saw Pluto waiting.
"Ah Pluto, good boy," Angela greeted him from my back.
"Angela, when did you wake?"
"When you landed on the balcony." She then lowered herself from my back.
"Hello Pluto," I smiled to him as I followed behind Angela into her room.
"Ariel," he returned.
"I can see why you did what you did," I told him. "Even though I do not encourage killing, it was not fair that Lord Henry used your name to kill innocent people." All I got was a grunt. "You remember that you can speak with me right?"
"Yeah." I gave an exasperated smile to him while he moved to lay on Angela's bed with her.
"Well, I'll see you guys later. I have to go talk with my brother."
"Please stay," Angela requested as Pluto draped an arm around her waist. "I want to share Pluto with you." I stopped in my tracks in confusion.
"What do you mean share Pluto with me?"
"You've never had a man?"
"A man do what?" Both laughed at my answer. "What?"
"Why don't we show her Pluto?" Angela turned to lay on her back while Pluto leaned over her and slowly licked her neck. She gave a pleased sound and I found myself blushing as an unfamiliar feeling took root in me.
"I-I don't understand," I stuttered uneasily.
"You will in time," Angela told me. A gasp left her when Pluto bit her where her shoulder and neck met after her lowered her dress so that the top of her breasts showed. My face heated even more as I backed away from the two while the feeling grew even more in me that made me want to squeeze my legs together.
"I-I-I have to go." Chuckles left the two as I ran from the room to my brother's room where he sat in a chair by his bed in his night robe.
"You forgot to tuck your wings back in," he told me when I faced the door to compose myself. I could hear Sebastian's nose flare to catch my scent to which he growled at. That alone made the feeling throb and I had to force myself not to squeeze my legs as I pulled my wings back in. "What's wrong with you?"
"Nothing. What did you want to speak with me about?"
"Are you positive that there is a real Demon Hound?"
"Yes. I spoke with him not that long ago as well as last night."
"Spoke with him?"
"Did Sebastian not tell you?"
I told him, he just needs to double check the evidence. I sighed.
"Yes. Everything Sebastian told you is true."
"Does he seem like a threat?"
"No. He actually wants to have me as his master." I could feel Sebastian's displeasure at the news. Ciel smirked at this.
"I approve." I could feel my eyes widen at this before I launched myself at my brother to hug him.
"Thank you so much Ciel. I'll make sure that he behaves." He only hugged me back and patted my head.
"Good. Now off to bed with you."
"Night night Ciel."
"Goodnight Ariel."
"I'll make sure that Ariel gets to bed alright." It was Ciel's turn to look miffed, but he said not a word. Sebastian then took that as a cue to put an arm around my waist to lead me to my room.
So, what happened before you came to your brother's room.
Noth-
I know you are lying Ariel. I could smell the spike in your scent. With a sigh I showed him what happened from the time I had left the group with Angela to when I had went to Ciel's room. It turned out that I could not block out my emotions from the trip down memory lane when I showed him. A hard glint showed in his eyes before a smirk came. Did you like how you felt, my mate? Another blush rose to the surface of my cheeks at his question.
I'm not going to answer that.
You do not have to be afraid of it. I-
Good night Sebastian. With that I entered my room and closed my door in his face. I could hear a chuckle through our connection.
Good night, my mate, he sent me in a way that stroked the feeling that I had earlier that night. I let out a huff at him before I went through a quick bath and dressed for bed before I slipped into bed for the night.
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Hey guys. I know I said that I would be able to update more over the break, but I have a dad at home who can't sit still so we are constantly going places. I honestly don't know how he can do that. Anyways, so here is this chapter. I know I kind of did a tease with the almost kiss, but I personally did not think it would be right to Undertaker. I also thought it was funny how Ariel reacted to the situation between Angela and Pluto. She is just so adorable! ^.^ So as always, if you have any question or comments please leave a review. Remember reviews are magic!
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