My Lady (Black Butler x Reader)

Chapter 20: Returning to Them

The carriage ride was peaceful, and in the distance was the Phantomhive Manor. You smiled seeing the manor in the distance, and you spotted Ciel and Sebastian waiting for you at the top of the steps. Like last time, Finny played with Pluto outside while Mey-Rin and Bard were inside. Finny was holding onto Pluto's leash tightly but was flung around easily. You laughed when Pluto flung him into the side of the manor, and Finny was still smiling at the demon hound. When the carriage stopped, Sebastian approached and opened the door, holding his hand out for you. 

   " Thank you, Sebastian. "

   " Welcome back, my lady. "

You placed your hand in Sebastian's, and he helped you out of the carriage. He took your bag and shut the carriage door. The driver whipped the horses, and the carriage was soon in the distance, heading back toward your estate. You walked up the stairs of the manor and smiled toward Ciel. Ciel had a slight smile on his face, and he approached you.

   " Welcome back, Y/n. "

   " It's good to be back Ciel. I missed the ruckus you have here. It was too quiet at home. "

   " You missed quite a lot. The Winter Festival is over, and there was a small rescue mission to save Lizzy. "

   " What happened to Lizzy? "

   " I can tell you on the carriage ride. I must go into town, by orders of the Queen. Bodies have been found, and I've been asked to investigate alongside the Yard. We will stay at the townhouse we slept in during the Jack the Ripper case. "

   " Alright. "

Sebastian placed your bag inside the carriage and opened the door, gesturing for you to step inside. You entered first, with Ciel behind you. Instead of Ciel sitting in front of you, he sat beside you in the carriage while Sebastian sat outside. The carriage lurched forward and headed away from the manor. Ciel placed his cane on his lap, with the head touching your lap.

   " So, tell me about Lizzy. " You said, looking beside you at Ciel.

   " Well, she had come upon a ring, much like my family ring, but the blue diamond was cursed. Anyone who holds the ring has been cursed. Elizabeth found herself, in a position with someone much like a dollmaker. He tried turning her into a doll, but after we defeated him, we saved Lizzy. Grell and Pluto were very useful, during that time. "

   " How was Grell? "

   " He should be overjoyed. I promised him a day with Sebastian where he can do whatever he pleases. "

   " Poor Sebastian. He's not going to enjoy that day. "

   " No, he won't. " Ciel said, looking towards where Sebastian would be sitting outside the carriage.

Ciel had an evil look in his eye, and you chuckled, nudging his shoulder. You knew Ciel always tried to get under Sebastian's skin and vice versa. Finally, Ciel looked back toward you, with the evil look turning soft.

   " And how was your adventure? "

   " It was. . .eventful. "

You started to explain your story to Ciel. You started your story by explaining what happened when appearing at your manor and meeting Undertaker. Once you mentioned the Harvey's house, Ciel's face turned sour. He listened to every word you said, but his expression didn't change from the sourness. Once you had finished your story, Ciel's sour face softened. He took your hand in his and held your hand on his lap. He rubbed his thumb over your hand in a comforting way.

   " I'm truly sorry for everything. You shouldn't have experienced that, especially as a young child. "

   " Thank you, though you shouldn't apologize. It's in the past, so I shouldn't ponder on it. I'm just glad that it's over and I figured out what happened. "