Black Souls

Chapter 5: Dress Shopping

Eireland's POV

We had finished breakfast rather quickly, and we were now just sitting around the table, basking in the sun. Hunter was talking to Sebastian. She had a big smile on her face and I couldn't help but feel happy for her. She deserves happiness, especially after what she's been through. I looked around at the garden and smiled, it was so beautiful.

"Alright, so in a few hours we will be heading to the town to get supplies for a ball we are holding this week. We will need to get food supplies for our dishes for the guests. We will need to get dresses for you two ladies." Ciel explained, sipping his tea.

"Will we always have to wear dresses?" I asked, frowning. "Like we'll never be able to wear pants again?"

"Oh no, you'll get to wear pants again. That is if you can get back home." Ciel said, smirking.

"Actually, to be honest I don't want to go home. There's nothing for me there." Hunter said, looking down.

"Don't you have your family?" Sebastian asked. She nodded but stayed silent, so I spoke up.

"We've both been going through a lot lately; when we are ready we might explain it more." I said. I looked at Hunter and she gave me a grateful look.

"Well alright. Anyway you two should get a tour of the manor before we head to town." Ciel said, standing up. "Sebastian, please see to them. I'll be in my study." Sebastian gave a bow and then turned to us as Ciel wandered off.

"Please follow me ladies, and I shall show you around." Sebastian said, turning and walking off. Hunter instantly followed him, leaving me behind. I followed after her quickly. Soon enough we were back in the manor and we started our tour.

Hours had passed and we were finally on our way to town, although we had a bit of a delay because someone *cough*Hunter*cough* wouldn't leave the horses alone. Curse her love for horses. I had no idea why, but I felt giddy on our way to the town. Finally we made it there, people bustling about. We got out of the wagon and took to the streets.

"I didn't think this place to be so big. In the show it looked so much smaller." Hunter said, looking around in amazement. Then she looked at me. "Eireland look out!" she called out. I turned but I was too slow. A man carrying way too many boxes crashed into me, the boxes going everywhere and sending me to the ground. But before I hit the ground someone caught me. I looked up to meet Golden eyes.

"Are you alright Miss?" A voice said. I tore my gaze away from the eyes as he helped me up. I nodded in response to his question. "My deepest apologies. I had not seen you, until it was too late." He said.

"It's alright." I said, nearly melting at the sound of his accent. His voice was smooth and deep.

"Oh I apologize yet again, I am Claude Faustus, and may I ask for your name?" he asked, tilting his head. My heart leapt in my chest at the gesture. 'So cute!'

"Eireland." Was all I could say.

"It's a pleasure to meet a beautiful Lady with such a beautiful name." He murmured, smirking slightly. Just then, Hunter ran up, and her mouth dropped open.

"Oh my God!" she squealed, "You're Claude Faustus!" I face palmed instantly. She just couldn't keep her mouth shut.

"Yes, that is who I am. Pardon me, but, do I know you?" he asked, confusion on his face. And then Sebastian came along. When the two butlers caught sight of each other, the area became noticeably darker and colder. I could tell these two did not get along.