Silent But Deadly [Black Butler] (Under Editing)

Chapt. 30 ~ Mysteries Or Secrets?

'What are you? You're a creature of something more. Something that endlessly embraces the darkness without hesitation. Where did you come from? Why do you burn so hot just by the mere thought of you?' Claude pondered through his thoughts throughout the night while His Highness slept and the other demons in the mansion were off doing their own thing.

All he could think about was Mute. Her hair, her eyes, her fair but also pale skin, and most of all, the dark and bitter aura she expressed during their encounter. Ever since his encounter with the creature herself Mute was all Claude could think about. 

'You are a creature of pure darkness.' He ranted on with his thoughts. "Yet..." His expression turned into a glare. "You are bonded with that crow... Destined to be mates, but I know it is something you do not even want. You poor thing. Not to worry, my sweet. I will free you from the chains that bind you from Sebastian Michaelis." 

Claude's eyes glowed a demonic pink color as he said this. As he did, Mute opened her eyes and awakened from her small nap. "Is something troubling you, Milady?" Sebastian noticed her awake. 

"It's nothing." Mute replied while rubbing her eyes. 'Why do I have a bad feeling?' She felt a shiver run down her spine, and not in the good way. It was like a warning. 

"We are almost there. You can continue to rest once we settle ourselves in." Sebastian gently grabbed Mute by her chin and turned her to face him. 

'Ugh.' Mute shoved his hand away and turned her head away while rolling her eyes. Now wasn't a good time to get touchy. Although she could melt under his touch, she knew she had to stay alert. They were on their way to the Trancy Manor for the Costume Ball. It was the perfect opportunity for Mute to get closer to Alois. "Are you certain you want to participate in the ball? I thought you were not the one to play dress up." Mute turned her focus to Ciel. 

"It was an invitation from Earl Trancy. What better way to get close by meeting him in person?" Ciel smirked, as if he had already won some game. 

"The fact it could be a trap... You're playing right into his hand. From one earl to another, and from somebody who plays everything like a game, you should know the turns of the events." 

"I am well prepared." 

"Prepared or not, not everything goes according to plan." Mute lowered her head. 'Especially when his memory is not all there... When the soul returned to the body there was something wrong with the soul itself. As if it was altered.' 

Mute looked out the window when the carriage came to a stop. She took note of the Trancy Mansion before stepping out of the carriage. Mute grabbed a hold of Sebastian's sleeve as they were walking to the door. 

"I'm going to be wandering around the mansion." She informs him. Sebastian gives her a nod followed by a smirk. He knew well enough what she intended to do, and he did not want to get in the way of her work. Mute appeared in the manor in the middle of the hallway. 'Where are you?' Referring to Alois. 

"That's shit. And so is that!... Honestly, what the hell are you thinking?!" She could hear his tantrums from one of the rooms down the hall. Mute heard Hanna's grunt from inside one of the rooms before making herself present. Alois gasped at the sight of her as he grinned. "It's you!" He ran towards her like a child and smiled at her while closing his eyes. "You're here! I can't believe it!" 

Hannah was intrigued by Mute's appearance. 'Who is she?' She wondered. Mute glanced at Hannah with the corner of her eye, sending her a dangerous & territorial glare. Hannah flinched as beads of sweat formed on her forehead. She took a step back and kept her eyes glued to the floor. 

"Wait. What are you doing here?" Alois questioned confused. 

"For you." Mute communicated back. 

"Me?" 

Mute took his hands into hers and gave him a gentle smile. "Mhm." She nodded. Her eyes snapped open, sensing something from Alois and his soul. 'What is this?' She wandered. Mute gazed upon Alois and saw a tint of black surrounding the soul she saw within the boy. 'His soul is being protected by something... No. It's preventing the soul from going anywhere. Why?...' 

She could see Alois' soul with something clinging onto it. Being the creature that she was, her eyesight was far different from any other creature's. Even a demons. Seeing this made Mute frown. "What's the matter?" Alois frowned when seeing Mute's smile disappear. That moment Claude had walked into the room. 

Claude's eyes showed a glint of excitement when seeing Mute. His lips parted followed by a small gasp. Mute slowly turned herself around to face Claude. 'So that's why... It's because of him. And I forgot they were already in a contract.' 

"Is he here?" Alois asked, breaking the silence, and referring to Ciel. Claude back to before nodding his head and adjusting his glasses. "Then everything is set." Alois smirked. 

"Hmm?" Mute hummed with confusion. 'What is he planning?' 

"Don't worry." Alois reassured before blinking with confusion for himself. "Hold on. Why are you here?" 

"She is here with Ciel Phantomhive." Claude answered, earning a glare from Mute. Both Alois and Hannah expressed surprised looks. 

'It can't be... She's with Ciel?... Why? For how long?' Alois's mind began to spiral with questions. Mute gently cupped his chin and frowned again. She wanted to speak and say something to him to have him stop his overthinking. But she couldn't. 

Mute frowned when seeing his expression change from sad to anger. She knew there was no use talking to him. "Alois, listen to me. I'm here now." Mute communicated with a gentle smile. Her hands were still cupped on both of his cheeks. "I can save you from all of this. You don't have to give yourself away to the demon. You're being tricked." 

Alois shoved Mute away from him. "Why are you with Ciel?" He questioned. Mute could only shake her head in response. If she were to tell him her reasons, she doubts he would understand. He was only human while she was something a Fallen Angel. She knew they wouldn't see eye to eye. "Why are you with him!?" He asked again, this time shouting. "Answer me! Why are you with Ciel Phantomhive?!" 

Mute took a step back. Her eyes widen when seeing the dark expression on his face. The look of hatred. It was all too familiar to her. Mute frowned again before hanging her head down before disappearing from their sights. Alois clicked his tongue before gritting his teeth. 

"It's not fair..." 

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