Black Souls

Chapter 1: London, England

Eireland's Pov

I opened my eyes and let out a groan of pain. My entire body hurt, mostly my head. I looked around and blinked. I didn't recognize anything. The sky was orange and I realized that it was sunset. How long was I out? And how did we get here? Is Hunter oka-

"Oh my god! Hunter!" I looked around frantically for her. I noticed her a couple feet away. She lay on her back and I crawled over. My eyes widened in horror. Blood soaked her shirt and the ground beneath her. "Please be alive" I whispered, feeling for a pulse. I found it, but it was weak. I looked around and started to cry out for help. But no one was close enough to hear my calls. I pulled out my phone and I frowned when I couldn't get a signal. I swore and stood up. 

"Hold on Hunter, I'm going to get help." I said, even though I knew she couldn't hear me. I ran off to no where in particular, hoping to find a town, or at least a house. 

After ten minutes I finally heard the sounds of a busy town. I picked up my pace and quickly made it to the town. I weaved through the many people, frowning as they all seemed to be wearing older fashioned clothes. they all stared at me as I weaved through them.

"I need help! My friend is injured! Can someone help me, please?" I yelled. The people stared at me as if I was crazy. They all backed away and circled around me. 

"Who is she"?"

"What is she wearing?"

"Is she mentally disabled?"

Voices whispered. My desperation quickly turned to anger and I stopped.

"Shut up! My friend was shot and she's dying! I need help! Please!" I yelled, no longer begging, but rather demanding. No one moved. It was completely silent. Then a miracle happened.

"Where is your friend?" A voice said. I turned to a see a boy, not much younger than me. Behind him stood a man dressed in a butler's uniform. They both seemed oddly familiar. I brushed it off, deciding to think about it later. There were more important things on hand.

"She's near the forest, Not too far from here. Can you help me?" I asked, hopeful.

"Take us to her and we shall see." The boy said. The man smirked ever so slightly. I nodded and turned to lead them back the way I came. The crowd parted as I walked. As soon as we left the town I picked up my pace, almost running back to Hunter. But I had to slow down for the sake of the others. When I glanced back they were right behind me, so I sped up again. Just then, my stomach churned. Something was wrong. I sped into a run, not caring if I lost the others. I needed to get back to Hunter. As soon as I ran into the area my heart stopped. A wolf was looming over her unconscious body. 

"No! Get away from her!" I yelled. The wolf didn't even glance up.

"Pluto! Away!" I heard the man yell. The wolf's ears perked up then flattened as it backed away. I ran over to my friend and checked to see if she was still breathing. She was, but barely. I looked up when the two knelt beside her. 

"What's your name? Where are you two from?" The boy asked.

"My name's Eireland her name's Hunter. We're from Canada." I said softly. The boy shared a strange look with the man. 

"What unusual names. But we'll help you. Sebastian, carry Miss Hunter back to the wagon. We shall take them to my manor." The boy said.

"Yes my Young Lord" The man, or Sebastian said, lifting Hunter up. She let out a groan of pain. 

"Careful!" I said without meaning too.

"Miss there is no need to worry, your friend is in good hands now. Please, follow us." Sebastian said. Why did that name make a bell ring in my head? I sighed and nodded, trying to keep up with their fast pace. Within minutes we made it back to town. We kept walking until we came across a horse drawn wagon. They got in and set Hunter in the back. I got in beside her. Sebastian took hold of the reins and gave them a flick. The horse started walking then went into a steady trot. I watched the scenery around us pass by. 

Half an hour later, a huge mansion began to inch closer. 

"Is that your manor?" I asked. The boy glanced back and nodded. 

"Just wait a little longer, we'll get your friend the help she needs." He said. I nodded and watched as we pulled into the circular driveway. I looked up at the towering manor. They pulled up to the front doors and four people came out. A girl with red hair and huge, round glasses, was dressed in a maid's outfit. A man with dirty blonde hair, was dressed in a chef's outfit. He had a stick hanging from the corner of his mouth. A boy with blonde hair, and the biggest blue eyes I've ever seen, was dressed in a gardener's outfit. He also had a straw hat strapped to his neck. A very short old man, was wearing a butler's uniform and sipping what I assumed was tea. I got major deja vu.

"Welcome back Master!" The gardener called running over, with the others following. They paused when they saw me.

"Who's she?" The chef asked. 

"This is Miss Eireland," Sebastian said. "But no time for introductions, we need to get her friend medical attention asap." The servants saluted and the boy hopped into the wagon. He carefully lifted Hunter up and handed her to the chef. The maid helped me down. Then we all went inside the manor. I gasped at the sight. The servants led us to a room and set Hunter on the bed.

"Miss you must step outside while we work." The boy said. I' shook my head. 

"I'm not leaving my friend." I said, taking a seat in the chair. He sighed but nodded. They soon got to work, removing the bullet.

An hour passed and it was dark outside. They had finally finished. The smell of blood was strong in the room. The maid was bandaging Hunter up, when I heard her groan in pain. 

"It.. h-hurts..." She whispered painfully. I ran over.

"Hunter? Can you hear me?" I asked sitting beside her. Her eyes opened and flicked over to me.

"Eireland..." She gasped. Then she tried to sit up. 

"Miss, don't move, you mustn't!" The maid said. Hunter froze and looked over to the red head. Just then the rest of the manor walked in. 

"We heard a commotion." Sebastian said. 

"She's awake, yes she is, sir" Red head said. I was upset that I only knew Sebastian's name. But what Hunter said next made me freeze.

"Sebastian..? Ciel..? Mey-Rin..? Finny..? Bardroy..?" She said in disbelief. The person with each name called, froze. I looked at Hunter confused. Then it clicked. I knew these people too. 

"Oh my god." was all I could say