One Shots

Ciel's Funeral

Elizabeth

I stand beside Sebastian who is tightly clutching Philip's shoulder. None of us have been able to go look at Ciel. I wasn't with him when he took his last breath, but Sebastian was.

"I want to go up." Philip says sternly. His little black suit fits to perfection, he's the Earl Phantomhive now.

"Let's go." Sebastian whispers and Philip leads them up to the casket.

Philip

I look down at Father with tears in my eyes. His eyepatch isn't on. I never got to see what was under it.

I look up at Sebastian who is staring down at me sadly. Before I know what's happening I have my arms wrapped tightly around him, and his are gently embracing me.

"You can't leave me." I say into his tailcoat. "You have to stay."

Suddenly Sebastian backs away from me, something seems to glisten behind his eyes.

He bows down, right hand over his heart, then says,

"Yes Bocchan." He says clearly.

I hear Mother gasp before letting out a quiet sob. I'll never forgive her.

It's all her fault father's dead! She's the one who locked me up in that place! She's the one who let him get shot!

Suddenly all the emotions become to much and the tears start to pour from my eyes. I drop to my knees, hands rested gently on father's casket.

Undertaker made it, matter of fact he's watching me from a few rows back. He was slightly upset when Sebastian and I delivered the news. I've never been hugged like I was when he saw the first tear fall from my eye.

"Father." I sob out as I feel Sebastian pick me up bridal style.

When my hands leave the perfectly make coffin I turn and sob into Sebastian's chest. My whole body seems to hurt.

Why goddamn it?! Why did mother have to lock me up in that place!

"Philip you need to calm down." Sebastian says gently.

"Elizabeth didn't know. She was just scared and thought she was doing the right thing." He explains as if he read my mind.

"H-he's dead! And it's all m-my fault!" I cry.

"Philip get yourself together. You're stronger than this." Sebastian snaps harshly.

I push away from Sebastian and start taking deep breaths. I'm okay. I have to go back in there and show these people that I am strong. Just as strong a my father was.

"You good kid?" Sebastian asks and I nod.

"Let's go. Mother probably needs me." Sebastian just nods and leads me back inside without another word.

We make it back to our seats just in time to hear Mother speak. Vienna instantly jumps into Sebastian's arms.

Mum looks at me and smiles sadly. She takes a deep breath before beginning.

"A lot of you in this room think I'm a fool for going back to Ciel so many times rather than just giving up. Ciel did love Sebastian much more than he could ever love me but he did share a small part of my feelings. Ciel's last night in the manner he wrote his goodbyes to Sebastian and I. My letter read,

Elizabeth, my dearest, I've always honored you for being so brave. You've raised my children to perfection and I know as soon as this is done with you will release my dear Philip. Elizabeth I never wanted to hurt you, but you can not die before I do. I won't allow it. I love you and my children to much to let that happen.

Be with Ludwig and stay with Sebastian. They'll love and protect you the way I always tried to. Elizabeth please take little Vienna to Germany one day. Tell her it's a gift from me.

Love always,

Ciel Alexander Phantomhive."

I break down into tears again as mother continues talking. Ludwig, who had moved to sit beside me, grips my hand tightly as I cry.

It isn't fair! It's not fair he died and I didn't! It's not like him to just give up like this!

"Breathe Philip. I have a letter to give you when this is all over." Ludwig whispers to me causing my teary eyes to go wide.

Gilbert wrote me back. I thought after what I told him in my last letter he'd hate me!

Sebastian hands me Vienna then switches places with Mother. He doesn't seem nervous like she did.

"Hello everyone." Sebastian says politely. "I'm sure you all have a few choice words you could say about me but that's not what matters. Ciel Phantomhive continously fought for what he thought was right. I have chosen to keep Ciel's goodbye to me private due to it being far to personal to share." Sebastian pauses then eyes me.

"Although the Ciel we all knew and loved has moved on I know he lives on through his children. In Philip I see that clever, cunning, side of Ciel I'm sure all of us witnessed. In sweet little Vienna I see the side of Ciel only Elizabeth and I ever saw. That sweet, charming, dare I say enchanting side of them that the two of us will always miss......"

I end up tuning everyone and everything out. Two men in all white suits enter the room. They look to much like them.

My breathe catches in my throat and I grab onto Ludwig's suit. He just sighs sadly.

The rest of the day goes in a blur. One minute I'm sanding in front of Father's grave the next I'm being shoved in a carriage to go back home.

Do I really want the job position I have now? Not the slightest bit, but I'm doing what I think Father would've wanted. I'll never be truly free but I will make him proud.