I've calmed down from yesterday, and realized I acted quite unlike a noble man should. I should have been more patience with Lizzy, not have raised my voice. But that still doesn't excuse the fact that she destroyed all my hard work. I'm not quite ready to apologize yet, but I eventually will. I'm now trying to save the documents that are still legible, so I can continue working.

"Young Master." Sebastian spoke politely from the doorway. "What is it, Sebastian?" I asked calmly. "I have identified a survivor from the Eastern regions of London." Sebastian said. The news alone was enough to make me want to dance. Of course I wouldn't, but the sentiment was there. "We are going to meet with him immediately, get my coat." I said, getting up from my chair. I didn't want to lose this lead. "Certainly sir." Sebastian said, walking away.

He stopped. "Young Master, forgive me if I'm talking out of turn, but do you plan on reconciling with Lady Elizabeth soon. She seemed quite upset yesterday." Sebastian said. "You're right, you are talking out of turn. Get the preparation for the trip Sebastian, that's an order." I said, annoyed that he would even comment on the matter of me and my affairs. "Yes, my Lord, forgive me." Sebastian said, leaving the room.

Lizzy sat in her room alone, brushing her golden curls. Her face twisted into a frown, she was still upset from yesterday. The words of Ciel's wrath echoed in her head all night. She hadn't smiled since yesterday, and wasn't sure when she would smile again. Elizabeth heard the doorbell ring. "Probably another of her father's wealthy friends." She thought to herself. She had spent so much time trying to please Ciel, that she didn't have too many friends herself.

There was a knock of Elizabeth's Bedroom Door.

"Lady Elizabeth, you have a guest." Paula called from outside the door. Elizabeth fixed her appearance, as she wondered who was at the door. "Come in!" Elizabeth called out in her usually happy voice. She hadn't shared her troubles with Ciel, with her family and friends, and planned to keep it that way. The door open and there stood Earl Alois Trancy, and his dark, glasses clad butler.

"Earl Trancy? What a surprising visit." Elizabeth said, trying not to be rude. Even though the last time she saw or spoke to Earl Trancy was four months ago at his costume party. "Hello Elizabeth! Long time no see!" Alois rejoiced and hugged Lizzy. Elizabeth was quite fond of hugs even though, she rarely got them willingly from Ciel. So she was happy to hug Earl Trancy back.

" , you can come with me and have tea with all the other servants." Paula said to Claude. "Is that alright master?" Claude asked Alois. "Of course Claude, go have fun!" Alois said, waving Claude away. With that, Paula and Claude left Alois and Elizabeth alone. "So what brings you by Earl Trancy?" Elizabeth finally asked, curiosity getting the best of her. "Oh please call me Alois! And since Ciel and I are such closed friends, I figured why not become friends with his fiancee!" Alois said sweetly. It was as if he had sugar running through his veins.

"Aww well how sweet, I want to be your friend too! I didn't know you and Ciel were friends though." Lizzy said. "Oh you know how Ciel is, secretive and shy!" Alois said. "If that's what you want to call it." Elizabeth thought to herself. She began to compare Alois to Ciel. The only thing they had in common was that they were both male and Earls. There was Alois, who seemed like a ball of fun energy. Then there was, Ciel who was always stiff and boring. Elizabeth cleared her thoughts ,she was determined not to think of Ciel today.

"Alois, would you like to go for a walk in my rose garden?" Lizzy asked. "Well of course, sounds fun!" They walked swiftly through the Midford Mansion, and walked out into the beautiful garden. A variety of flowers, all colors, all breeds, popped out at anyone who would look. The scent although, was a light fragrant scent. "Wow this is simply amazing!" Alois awed at the massive garden. "Yes, mother planted them all. With the help of servants, of course." Elizabeth said.

"I want to plant a beautiful garden, like this one day." Alois said. "You should! I'll help you if want." Elizabeth said. After all she assisted, her mother with their garden. "You would do that for me?" Alois asked. "Why not? We are friends!" Elizabeth said. The hours past, with Alois and Elizabeth's friendship growing stronger by the minute. It had been a while since Elizabeth had, had so much fun.

"Wow today was great, Lizzy!" Alois said, as they laid in the grass staring up at the sky. "I know! I had so much fun with you, Alois." Lizzy said. "Well, it's getting late, I should go." Alois said getting up. "I'll walk you out." Lizzy said, following him. Alois and Claude were now at the front door, preparing to leave. "You must come back Alois, there so much we need to do together!" Elizabeth said hugging her new friend goodbye. "It was nice to meet you Claude." Paula chimed in.

Claude took her hand, and placed a gentle kiss on her soft skin. "The pleasure was all mine." Claude said, his golden eyes shimmering in the evening light. Paula shrank back and blushed. "Goodbye! We will see you soon." Alois said, as he and Claude entered his carriage. As soon as the doors closed and the carriage began to move, Alois turned toward Claude.

"Really Claude? You're fucking the frumpy maid!?" Alois said, his sapphire eyes glaring at his butler. "Of course not sir, just being friendly." Claude said, adjusting his glasses. "Mmph, I've never met two people so naive in my life! This is so easy, I'm going to drag this out as long as I can! Hahahahhah! Two flies caught in my web!" Alois said, as he laughed all the way back to his manor.

Meanwhile, Ciel and Sebastian had finally reached the survivor of the Eastern London assassinations. He was a man about 36 years of age, brown hair, dull blue eyes, round, and he look absolutely petrified. "Hello sir, I'm an Earl Ciel Phantomphive. I'm here to interview you about your attack." Ciel said shaking the man's hand. "Hhh-hello my name is Tom Yales. Well it was dark, I was out drinking with some friends, and I started to walk home. No one was on the street but me, I was hurrying, as it was a tad chilly." Tom paused, then continued his story.

"I started hearing light footsteps behind me, but when I turned around I saw no one. I started to walk faster, the footsteps got louder and faster. I was running at this point." Tom stopped and turned around, he lifted his shirt. Down his back were long scratch marks. I grimaced, this was no human we were dealing with. Tom began to speak again.

"Whatever was following me scratched me. I fell over, and turned around to face my attacker. But all I saw were black and purple figures, and the eeriest golden eyes." Tom said, still obviously shaken. Purple figures and golden eyes, huh? I think I know the direction in which this case is going. "Then this voice laughed and screamed out "You will all be swallowed by the darkness!" and then they disappeared. I shook Tom's hand once more. "Thank you, sir. I promise the ones responsible for your attack will be eliminated."

Yay! Chapter 2! I hoped you liked it. Leave your comments and I will try to make this story even better. What did yall think about Claude and Paula? ;) I wasn't even trying to do that it just happened! What's going on with Lizzy and Alois? What is Ciel going to do? Tune in next time!

~Joker11315~