Elizabeth P.O.V
I am utter furious! Ciel was suppose to be here an hour ago! We've missed our big entrance in our matching green outfits. At first I thought maybe there was a problem with the carriage, and maybe that caused the delay. But Ciel, would have called, at least. I've been pacing the floor, trying to calm my nerves, as Paula keeps offering sweets. "Maybe a cupcake would make things better, Miss Elizabeth." Paula stretched out her hand offering me a cupcake. "I don't want anything but for Ciel to pick me up, and take us to the ball!" I said, plopping down on my bed.
"Maybe there was an emergency and he's running a little late." Paula said. "But, why won't they answer at his mansion? He has 5 servants, and not one of them can answer the phone!?" I was so mad, I had been looking forward to this ball for weeks. Custom made dress, imported makeup, and hand crafted shoes going to waste! I was worried that something may have happened to Ciel. Maybe he had an asthma attack, I hope he is okay. If there truly was something wrong, I wanted to be there for Ciel. "Come, Paula. We're going to Ciel's house, and if he's not there we're going to the ball without him." I said.
So Paula and I were headed for the door. Paula opened the door and Alois was on the other side. Claude was in the motion of knocking on the door. Alois was dressed in a nice purple and black suit with black heeled boots. Claude was dressed in his usual attire but he wore a purple tie with black polka dots. "Oh, hello Elizabeth. You weren't at the party so I came to check on you. I know how excited you were about this night, so I know you wouldn't be missing it for no reason. What's going on?" Alois asked concern in his eyes.
"Well, see Ciel was suppose to pick me up, but he hasn't come. We were going to check on him, now." I said. "I spoke with Sebastian early, and he said him and Earl Phantomhive were going out on business. They may not be back yet." Claude commented. "You know actually on our way here, we saw a carriage that looked identical to Ciel's headed in the opposite direction to the next town over. I'm sure he has a good reason for leaving, it was probably The Queen's will he had to carry out." Alois said trying to give Ciel the benefit of the doubt.
I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I was ready to speed down to his manor, to make sure he was okay. But all the while, he was running all over London and I couldn't even get a damn phone call. I looked down at his ring. The blue sapphire glistening in the night light. I had half a mind to crush it beneath my foot. Instead I took it off and set it on the table by the front door. I was tired of Ciel hurting me, I was going to go out tonight and forget about him.
"Alois, do you mind if Paula and I ride with you back to the ball?" I asked. "Well of course not! What are friends for?!" Alois said smiling. "It would be our pleasure to escort such fine ladies this night." Claude said grasping Paula's hands. "You look even more beautiful than usually, Paula. I honestly can not believe my eyes." Claude said wiping his glasses and smiling. Paula blushed harder than I'd ever seen. "Thank you, Claude. You're too kind." Paula remarked. Alois and I smiled at our two servants in their romantic bliss. Our eyes slowly met one other. I had never realized how handsome Alois was. With his flowing blonde hair framing his perfectly flawless face. His beautiful sparkling blue eyes , and of course that gorgeous infectious smile. Oh, Ciel. You don't understand what you've done. You may have drove me into the arms of another.
Ciel P.O.V
My body was badly beaten and bloody. My left eye was almost swollen shut. My hair was matted with blood and my head throbbed. I was sprawled out limply on the floor. Laying in my own pool of defeat. Sebastian was no better. Claude really went to work on my butler. I couldn't even tell if he was conscious or not. One because I was struggling to see out of my swollen eye, and he had his head hung down. "Sebastian." I called out to him with the little strength I had left. "Yes….Master." Sebastian answered with the little strength he had. "Can you get free from your bindings?" I asked. I couldn't stay like this any longer.
"No, sir. The spell Claude used in creating this web, is derived straight from the darkest parts of hell. The only thing that could free me, is in my room." Sebastian said. "So is this it then?" I took a pained breath. "Are we destined to remain here and bleed to death, or be at the mercy of Alois Trancy when he comes back?" I said. A pain in my chest caused me to curl up a bit. I hadn't felt this pathetic since that time I was held captive and humiliated. I vowed never to feel that way again. But again here I lay in shame. "Are you done, sir?" Sebastian said.
I looked over at him. "What?" I said. "Is this the extent of your will? Is this where it all ends for you?" Sebastian said looking up at me. I laughed. I laughed hard, causing the pain in my chest to worsen. "Forgive me, Sebastian. I got caught up in my own weakness. I forgot who I was for a minute." I said, struggling to sit up. "Where in your room is the item you need to free yourself?" I asked Sebastian. "Under my bed to the left, in a brown tattered box, Master." Sebastian spoke. I took a few breaths, and focused all my strength on my legs.
I push with everything I had, until I was standing. I never felt such pain before. My abdomen screamed for me to lay back down. My legs resisted every movement, I made. Tears flooded my eyes, as I tried to keep them from falling. I laid across my desk to retrieve the letter opener on my desk. I began to saw through the ropes that held me captive. I will avenge my pride, by having Alois take his last breaths at my feet.
Joker11315~ I loved this chapter. This is my second favorite chapter out of 8. Will Ciel and Sebastian get free? Is Lizzy really falling for Alois? *COMMENT* :)