Truth and Hope or Lies and Despair

Chapter Thirty "Angels Always Fly Away"

~* Ciel's POV *~

As I ran, my mind replayed the special moments I had with her. Meeting her.. The strong yet weak personality that captivated me.. Her own tragic past that reminded me of my own... the only one who truly understood me.. And how I fell in love with her.

But could we really live together? Be happy together? This curse I must bear, will she end up paying the price? She will be in constant danger with me. I can't imagine what would I do if she was killed because of me.

Then there is also the fact that I am a demon. I am the thing she hated most. Can she really abandon that burning hatred?

"I would rather die than live in a place without you."

Her words crossed through my mind. She knew who I was yet she said that. This gave me hope that she would accept me for the monster than I am.

Sensing her presence nearby, I found myself standing in front of a chained door, locked from the inside. My eyes flashed its fuchsia eerie glow before I ripped the bounds off with my inhuman strength. Running inside, I immediately spotted her.

The room was freezing. There she lay, curled up, shivering. Rushing to her side, I checked to see if she was hurt anywhere. Fortunately, no one did anything to her besides the wound on her face. Still, I was beyond furious that anyone had the nerve to hurt her.

Her eyes fluttered open, "C-Ciel..?"

I smiled softly, "Are you alright, Venus?"

"Actually, it's Angel," she stated. Her eyeglasses were off and I noticed the change in eye color. So this is the other side of her?

"This is the last time I will appear," she promised, almost a sad look in her orbs, "Now that Venus has you, she doesn't need me anymore. She finally has someone other than herself she can trust and rely on. I couldn't be more happy."

"What will happen to you, Angel?" I questioned, concerned.

"I will dissapear. Simple as that. The Venus you know and I will merge, finally become one. It's all I've ever wanted," she smiled, a tear falling from her eye.

"Thank you, Ciel, for everything."

She closed her eyes and I knew she was gone. It saddened me a little that there was a part of her that I would never see again.

Venus opened her eyes once again with her mesmerizing cyan colored orbs. Her face scrunched up in confusion as she looked around the dimmed room.

"Where am I?"

"We were captured by the Dark Knights during the Masquerade ball," I replied.

"The last thing I remembered is being grabbed from behind as I tried to get to my room," she scowled.

My fingers lightly brushed over the bruise on her cheek, pain crossing her face as I did, "Are you alright?"

"Never been better," she said sarcastically, standing up wobbly, leaning on me for support. She tried to walk towards the door but was still a little woozy from the drug that they used on her to make her fall unconscious. Picking her up, I carried her in my arm.

Her face became red, "W-What are you doing? Put me down! Let go!"

"I am never letting you go again."

She stilled for a moment, shock filling her eyes as she heard me say these words. A smile claimed her lips and she snuggled into my embrace, her cheeks hot in embarrassment yet her orbs glistened with happiness.

"Whatever," she murmured but I could feel tears falling onto my shoulder.

~* Venus's POV *~

Flames engulfed the building, the bomb going off.

We made it outside, Sebastian and Lizzie waiting for us. I buried my face in the crook of Ciel's neck, too ashamed to face Lizzie.

"She makes you happy, doesn't she, Ciel?" Lizzie asked sadly, sounding as if she was about to cry. The guilt pierced me like a dagger. Second thoughts began to fill my mind. I shouldn't do this to her! Ciel is her fiance after all!

I tried to face her but Ciel's grip on me tightened, keeping me in place. Glancing up at him, he nodded, answering her question. No! This idiot! He's going to make her cry!

"I thought so. I always just wanted you to be happy, Ciel. Even if it isn't with me," Lizzie stated, finally realizing how different her and the Earl was.

"Sebastian, bring Elizabeth back home," Ciel ordered.

"Yes, my Lord."

They turned to leave.

"Thank you Lizzie," the Earl said sincerely, making her pause and turn around. She smiled, her eyes forming tears yet she had the happiest look on her face, "You finally called me Lizzie."

With that, they disappeared from sight.

Finally escaping his grasp, I leaped from his arms and punched him right in the stomach. He winced and doubled over.

I glared at him, "Why did you do that to her?"

"I have never beared feelings for her. It was only a matter of time before our engagement ended. I finally had a reason to do so," he stared straight into my eyes, a blush creeping on my cheeks.

"My Lord," Sebastian appeared, bowing in front of his master, "Lady Elizabeth has been sent home and I have gathered information on the Dark Knights as you requested."

Ciel nodded, gesturing him to continue.

"I have confirmed that Christopher Faye is indeed the current leader."

My body went still as I heard this. No way. This can't be happening. The Earl glanced at me worriedly.

"Liam is also the son of the previous leader of the Dark Knights but gave up that position to one of his most trusted friends. It seems that Liam and Christopher first met in school. According to their peers, the two were extremely close."

I knew Liam seemed familiar. I probably had seen him when I was very little but just couldn't remember. That bastard. He must have brainwashed my brother. Yes, that has to be the reason. He would never join such a group willingly. Chrissy would never do such a thing.

"Venus, are you alright?" Ciel's voice snapped me out of daze.

I nodded, "Yes. I am fine."

"I can tell when you're lying," he sighed. Concern was all I could see in his eyes. I shrugged,repeating the same old lie I tell everyone, "I'm fine."

He suddenly pulled me into a hug. I froze in his arms, my walls shakily standing but starting to crumble as he spoke softly into my ear.

"There's no need to lie anymore, no need to feel pain by yourself. It's okay to cry. Crying doesn't mean you are weak. It just means you've been strong for too long."

Tears rolled down my face, my walls finally coming down. Ugly sobs left my body as I wailed my brother's name. All the sadness and loneliness... the betrayal and the anger... just everything...

Chrissy... Chrissy... Is it true? .... Please, just come back... I don't care what you've done... I just want you back... I want to be a family once again...

A family, huh? If only I knew, it was too late. 

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