「 - 𝑺 𝑻 𝑨 𝑹 - 」// 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐫 [Discontinued]

┊͙˚. • Funeral • ┊͙˚.

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-ˏˋ⋆ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ᴛᴇɴ  ⋆ˊˎ-

"My sweet daughter I lov-" She stopped talking as Grell's chainsaw went through her, blood dripping from her mouth. Etoile's smile immediately dropped and stares at Angelina's dead eyes, Grell pulls out the chainsaw, Angelina's blood splattering on Etoile, then her body backwards. Etoile stares at her body, trembling 'Angelina...' The sight of her body, her blood on Etoile's face was enough to make her faint

'I love you too'

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She sat near the window, the outside is dark, cloudy. Rain, drizzling from the sky, she stares down at her meal, a parmesan risotto. She sets it aside and continues to stare, her hand tracing the wound that Angelina gave her.

Mey check upon her, she looks through the crack of the door and heads back with the others
"That's the fourth time that she's hasn't been eating yet" She discusses with Finny and Bard
"If she keeps doing this, she's gonna get sick" Bard said as he leans back on his stool
"I haven't seen her smile in a while now. I'm worried" Finny looks down and resting his head on the table

"I hope you're not slacking off" Sebastian cross his arms as he watches the servants sulking
"No... It's about Etoile" Bard mumbled, Sebastian signs and went to towards her room 'Thanks to her, the servants slacking off but then again... The incident. Madam Red and Etoile had a good connection with each other. Didn't the young master wants to speak to her?'
As he approaches her door, he noticed the was slightly open, he heard the wind blows, he steps inside, there were no lights inside, just her with the window open. She puts her hand out outside, letting it get soaked in the rain, He walks towards, gently patting her shoulder

She turns her head "My goodness, you're quite a mess" Sebastian said, staring at her puffy eyes, the bags under her eyes
"You even haven't eaten any of my cooking. Since you're not doing anything, why not join me to have a wonderful conversation with the young lord" He grabs her wrist, pulling her out of the chair, and walks into the servant's hall. The servants watch Sebastian tugs Etoile around, once they both arrived at Ciel's door, he knocked and letting them both inside

Sebastian went ahead and stood by his master, Etoile approach his desk
"Please, take a seat" Ciel watches her, sitting in front of him
"Do recall what happened during the Jack the Ripper case. You may remember when that grim reaper, Grell Sutcliffe, talking about demons. It's time for you to know the truth. Sebastian"

Sebastian nodded and remove his left glove, revealing a marking on the back of his hand "Etoile, I am-"
"Demon!" She interrupted him
"I always knew there was something fishy about you. Like when you write down all the suspect's names and you have such strength!" She continues to rambles while Ciel and Sebastian both stares at her

"Wait! You're not scared of him at all!"
"Of course not!" She was back to her happy self, full of smiles and twinkles in her eyes. Ciel cross his arms
"Is this normal?"
"Never in my years, I met a human so happy to face a demon. I believe she's the first" 'You're truly unusual, Etoile'

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"Since that was over" Ciel leans back into his chair, remembering all the questions asked to Sebastian
"I have a request" Ciel looks at Etoile
"Join me. Be at my side along with Sebastian, join me with other cases, and become the head maid of the Phantomhive manor"
'Am I getting promoted...' Ciel take out his hand, she smiles and they shook hands

"I accept!"

『••November 14th, 1888 ••』

Today is the funeral

Ciel stood in front of the doors of the church, along with a red dress. The wagon was roses were set, Sebastian opened the door for Ciel. Everyone watches him as he walks towards Angelina's body in the casket. Ciel sat next to Angelina, laying the red dress on her, moving a few strands of her hair
"White flowers and plain dresses didn't suit you in life and they don't now" He place a rose next to her face
"You belong in red, the color of passion, the color of spider lilies. Farewell, aunt ann"

A large gust of wind blows the petal of roses into the church. Etoile wipes the tears away but they continue to flow
"Now don't cry, little star" Undertaker appears next to her, wiping the tear with his nail "This is part of life" He brings his hand to his mouth and lick his nail
"Salty tears" 'Gross!!' He began to chuckle at her reaction, she immediately wipes the rest before he does anything else

After the funeral, Ciel and Sebastian went somewhere quiet in the halls to have a chat with Lau
"So you're not going to report the true identity of Jack the Ripper to the Queen" Lau said as he leans against the wall, smirking at the Queen's guard dog
"I don't think it's necessary. She simply instructed me to stop the incidents"

"Oh I think I found something interesting that I learned between your maid and Madam Red"
"And that is?"
"At Viscount Druitt parties, I heard Madam Red speaking to Etoile about moving countries after the Jack the Ripper case has been solved"
Ciel stood in shock, Sebastian began to understand Angelina's intention
"I see now..." Sebastian smirks

"Why didn't she tell me this!?" Ciel exclaimed, Lau chuckle, turning his back to Ciel
"It's best not to confront her about this. Who knows, she could break down in seconds if we mention Madam Red. I'll see you soon, my lord" Ciel and Sebastian watches Lau walks down the hall

"Is there anything you like to tell me?" Ciel questioned
"We discovered Madam Red's reasoning behind the murders of the prostitutes. She wanted a child. Ever since Etoile came into her life, she became obsessed. Lau did say Madam Red discusses moving countries. What I learned so far, that Madam Red wanted to move countries along with Etoile, just the both of them. To be mother and daughter"
"Ridiculous. Let's go, we have someone to visit" Ciel said
"Yes, my lord"

Meanwhile with Etoile
She waits for everyone to exit out the church, once they left, she sneaks inside. She walks down the aisle to stop in front of Angelina's casket
"Angelina... No... Mother? I'm sorry. I tried" Etoile sat next to her
"I didn't want this to happen, it happened so quick. I didn't know what to do. Remember when you were talking to Sebastian about staying by Ciel's side... Well not anymore! I'm gonna be at Ciel's side. I'm gonna protect him so he won't end up-" She stops and looks at Angelina's face
"Like you... Wait no I'm going to try to protect everyone at the Phantomhive manor! For you!" She shouted, her words echoed the church

'Once I protect everyone, I hope I will see you soon, mother'