EDIT: Just corrected a few mistakes, they're very minor but it definitely makes the story better!

"They weren't anything special, just parents passing down a noble name. It was a normal life you could say..until one day, at the age of ten, I found them all mysteriously dead on the living room floor. Even the dog Sebastian.. They were a happy couple I suppose, it's a shame they died so suddenly, with no culprit or witness.

I was taken after that, but that's a different story..

When I returned with my butler, we found the entire manor burnt to ashes. So, I had it rebuilt, and the servants replaced. And that's it really.

So there's your answer, my parents are nowhere. Maybe in heaven, maybe in hell..we can't determine that now can we..?"

I felt even more stupid for asking, yet, I was shocked he told me. I tried not to feel guilt, in fact, Ciel had his hands cupped and was wearing a smirk the entire time. I mean, his tone saddened, but his body language stayed the same.

Could this kid even cry? Did he have normal emotions?

I wanted to say I'm sorry, or something, but nothing came to mind. There was just silence. The Earl closed his eye, then chuckled. Seeming satisfied that I said nothing!

I stared at the double bow tied around my wrist as Ciel began to read over pages. "Well uhm, new topic, do you play any games?" I asked and the boy looked up from a letter. He closed his eye and chuckled, "Doesn't everyone?"

I didn't answer right away, "Well you aren't exactly like everyone. By everyone I mean kids." I chuckled and slid off from the wooden desk. "So what do you play?" My tone brightened on the subject of games. I had to keep reminding myself of the time period though, no Call of Duty here.

"I'd like to know what you play?"

Ciel gave a smirk and cupped his hands under his chin. I stood a little dumbfounded. "Uh.. I love horseback riding." I said, giving a weary smile. Ciel chuckled, "Hm. I figured. I prefer Chess. But a person like you wouldn't be interested."

I sighed and crossed my arms. "I beg to differ actually." (That sentence was probably the most proper thing I've said since arriving here) I felt proud in myself.

"Alright. Go down the hall to the left and in a storage room you'll find it."

I nodded and left the office. Okay, I lied. I wasn't interested. In fact, I don't even know how to play! I sighed heavily and followed Ciel's directions. I stopped by what I guessed was the storage door and opened it swiftly.

A scream escaped me as I stared at the little old man sitting on the shelf. "Ho. Ho. Ho." He laughed and sipped a green cup of steaming tea. I clutched at my chest and quickly grabbed the Chess board. "Tonaka's back oh yes he is!" I turned around and faced the red head, Mey-rin.

"Well what is he doing on the shelf?" I asked and Mey-lin sighed, her fogged over glasses looking more fake than usual. "He does that, yes. "

I sighed again and shifted past her. The boxed game in my arms as I made my way back to the office.

"Okay I got it."

I held up the box and Ciel patted his desk. "Set it here."

I did as told and set the board down. Watching as the earl set up the board; once finished he looked at me. "You first." I nodded and looked at the pieces. Great, now what?

"Master I-' Sebastian peeped his head through the door and frowned. "You're late." Ciel replied boredly.

"Certainly not Sir. " Sebastian gave a smile, "I have dinner prepared for you in the dining room. However, I can put it on hold until your game is finished."

Ciel couldn't reply before I jumped up, "No way! Lets eat now!"

The tall butler frowned again, but quickly smirked. "Right this way."

I wasn't sure of Ciel was mad or not, seeming as he gave me a glare when we sat down, he was disappointed. But once the meal arrived, he perked up and looked at the plate. "Cooked, fresh salmon with parsley and salad on the side." Sebastian cooed. Though the meal looked, and smelt, delicious, Ciel's expression returned to a glare.

"Fish?" There were daggers from his eye, "Just skip to the desert please."

"Certainly not Sir, just try it, I have a feeling you'll like it."

Ciel was irritated, but did begin to eat, and so did I. At first there was silence, until out of the blue, Ciel sighed. "I signed us up for one of Druitt's balls."

"Really?"

"It's not all that bloody exciting." Ciel sighed, taking a smile bite from his fish. I had about finished my small portion by now. "And because I don't trust you alone, I'll be your partner. We'll find him together." He added.

He didn't trust me huh? Once glance up at Sebastian, and I realized he didn't either. None of them did. "Very well." I replied.

After dinner, there was a small desert, some fanciful chocolate cake. Then Ciel was led by Sebastian to his room for a bath. At the mention of Sebastian returning to assist me, I ran up to the nearest bedroom bath and hastily washed myself.

No way is that butler bathing me! The only thing I found in the wardrobe was a night gown, it was an unfashionable thing but I guess it was specifically for sleeping.

Sebastian wasn't pleased that I bathed myself, and even seemed shocked that I hadn't made a mess. "I was raised to be independent Sebastian." Was my only excuse.

Night had fallen quickly, the manor grew eerie and dark, almost forcing you to stay in your room. I hadn't seen Ciel at all since dinnertime, even Sebastian stopped roaming the halls. But I couldn't sleep, not in this comfortable bed. Not in this unusually massive room, as dark as a cave with a candle at your bedside.

I couldn't sleep.

And I had no thoughts but the death of Ciel's parents. The strange death. Did he vow revenge? Does he crave it? I would, oddly enough..I wouldn't stop until I had answers. Even the dog who was humorously named Sebastian was murdered.

I crept out of the bed, I myself didn't even know what I was doing. If I was asked or stopped, I'd deny it. Down the hall, a candle in my hand, I entered the circular room. Four windows, only the moon's light to guide me to that beautiful grand piano. I remembered seeing it and made a mental note to pay a visit.

Setting my candle on a stool beside it, I lifted the covering of the keys, and began to play.

Lavender's Blue; It was the only song I knew how to play. And thanks to the patience of my mother I was able to learn it. But right now, I found myself messing up every time. Now matter how soft, slow, or emotional I played, I couldn't get passed that stupid part!

If only mom were here, she'd correct me, she'd teach me. But she was nowhere, not even in existence in this time period. Yet, I was. Was this a dream? How did I get here? Why?

Why can't I play this song!?

Lavender's blue, dilly dilly,

Lavender's green
When you are king, dilly dilly,

I shall be- ick!

"So that's where that annoying sound is coming from."

It was Ciel. I quickly wiped my eyes of any tears, "Lavender's blue huh?" Ciel added in a yawn, shuffling over to the piano. "The only one I know."

"Well you're terrible." He was blunt when tired apparently. (More blunt then usual) Instead of a black eye patch, he was wearing a white medical patch. Another question came to mind:

What happened to his eye?

"Gone on then." Ciel urged, yawning again as he sat next to me. But he was careful not to touch me which I found odd.

Lavender's blue, dilly dilly,
Lavender's green
When you are king, dilly dilly,

I shall be...

I paused shamelessly, but Ciel lazily placed his right hand beside mine,

queen.

Why was I shocked he could play? I always had an idea he couldn't do anything. "Go on." Ciel urged again, his tone a bit meaner than before. But that didn't matter to me at the moment.

Who told you so, dilly dilly,
Who told you so?
'Twas my own heart, dilly dilly,
That told me so

Whenever I froze up, Ciel played and we eventually finished the song together. The earl yawned all throughout out however, and once we ended he stood up to leave. It was an odd moment we shared, but then I realized he could've been sleepwalking.

He was quick to leave to his room without a word, and eventually, I left to my own. The house was darker than usual, and I had to guess which direction to take. Once I found the bedroom- a bedroom- I wasted no time crawling in the bed.

My movements were slow and steady, until something moved from under me.

CLICK!

Before I knew it, I was stopped in mid-crawl with a gun pressed to my forehead.

"Tch. Sneaking up on me are you?" Ciel, his tone now alive..and deadly serious.

And through the candlelight, I saw a spooked Ciel, his right eye shut tight, and holding a handgun up to my face.