Stay With Me (Black Butler Sebastian Fanfic)

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WARNING: DIALOGUE MAY BE INCORRECT; GOT IT FROM A DIFFERENT SITE THAT ISN'T FUNIMATION SINCE I AIN'T PAYING FOR THAT!!

About two weeks later we were back at the manor. Soma and Agni were still in London but we had to go back sometime.

All of us but Mey-Rin were in Ciel's office. Sebastian was serving tea, Bard, Tanaka, and Finny were sitting on the floor, and I was just standing there.

"'On the night of the Funtom Company's third anniversary a charity play is to be performed for poor children. The program: Hamlet.'" Ciel put down the paper with a huff. "Quite a big write-up, isn't it?"

As Sebastian was pouring a cup of tea he replied, "Indulging in charitable work? I am full of admiration for my young master's love of mankind."

"Love of mankind? In this day and age, love gives rise to money." Ciel picked up the tea cup Sebastian had just placed in front of him. "'The Funtom Company shows love to poor children.' There is fiscal value in such a label-"

Ciel was interrupted by Bard crying loudly. "This is making me weep! 'Showing love to poor children.' he says!"

"Our young master, who lost his parents, surely understands how these children feel!" Finny wiped a tear away with his finger.

"Ho, ho, ho..." Tanaka held a handkerchief under his eye.

Ciel abruptly stood up. "You lot! Have you even been listening to me?!"

Sebastian closed his eyes and held his chin with his index finger and thumb. "One should expect no less from our young master. Or should I say, from his little lordship? That said, it is Hamlet. A prince who swore to avenge his father's murder even at the cost of his own life. This drama could almost have been written specifically for the young master."

Ciel sat back down. "The theatrical company I arranged just happens to preform this play. I don't care about contents."

The door swung open. "Young master!" Mey-Rin ran in, making everyone that was sitting on the floor, stand.

"What? An accident?!" Ciel asked.

"Yes. It seems that the ship carrying the actors had an accident. They will probably not reach London before next week!" Mey-Rin answered.

Ciel sighed. "The performance is in three days. Besides, it has been widely advertised. Reporters will flock to see it. It's impossible to alter the program now."

Sebastian had a hint of a smile. "How shall we proceed?"

Ciel closed his eyes. "We have no other choice. Sebastian, this is an order: make this performance a success, and do not allow the Phantomhive name to fall into disrepute."

Sebastian put a hand on his heart. "Yes, my lord."

I began to chuckle causing everyone to look at me. Ciel's eyebrow twitched. "What are you laughing about?"

I was smiling. "Nothing, I'm just excited, that's all, young master."

"Excited?" Ciel repeated.

I nodded. "Yes. You'll see soon enough." With that, I left the room.

Later in the day, we went to the London house and Sebastian gathered Lau, Ran-Mao, Agni, Soma, Lizzy, and even Undertaker. We were all in a room together. Lau and Ran-Mao were sitting on the couch, Undertaker and Lizzy were standing together and talking, Agni and Soma were on their own carpet eating/making curry, Mey-Rin, Tanaka, Bard, and Finny were all standing together, and Ciel and I were standing on either side of Sebastian.

"Say, Ran-Mao, which role would you like to play?" Lau was holding Ran-Mao's chin.

"Wakame." Was Ran-Mao's simple answer.