The Dog's Kitten

2. Agreement

^Ciel

That earl, which I now know as Ciel, is one sly bastard. He agreed to give me shelter, food, and clothing, but. I have to be his god damned bait. And for some stupid case about kids disappearing off the streets, which I knew about by the way, I just honestly didn't care.

And now the stupid noble is dragging me off to join some stupid circus, like what the hell? Oh and get this, his butler, Sebastian, is a demon, a demon! And the undertaker, a reaper! Of course at first I did not believe this, and the little mongrel just had to prove he was right, and showed me the butlers true form, which I had to say, I laughed in the inside after seeing, it was quite hilarious.

But back to the point, we're going to the circus now, dressed as peasants, which honestly is one step up from what I am, but it did boost my ego seeing the little earl dressed as one, and I was smug the whole trip there, and he was glaring coldly.

"You remember the plan, James?"

I look from the window and at Ciel, "I don't know you, I'm lost, and I can't find my mummy."

Ciel nods and I roll my eyes, "And then?" I glare at Ciel, "I ask to join the circus with you, as we become friends after the show."

Ciel smirks, "Right, and that means, you play nice, we have to act like true friends."

I nod sadly, "Damn, this is going to be tough."

Ciel glares at me again, "Tell me about it."

........

As I'm in the 3rd row down from Ciel, watching the performance I have to say that I was pretty entertained, and was not disappointed by the show, though, Sebastian almost made me face palm when he literally just strolled up to the tiger in front of hundreds and the tamer. Though, I do wish the tiger would have at least injured the demon so I didn't have to go along with this ridiculous charade any longer, but sadly I still have to play the innocent lost boy.

When the show was over I went quickly outside and looked around lost, of course it was an act, but no one would be able to tell, I've acted many many times in my short life, and this is no different. I even started to 'cry'.

I jumped as if startled, when 'Ciel' put his hand on my arm acting concerned which I had to say, was pretty convincing. I looked to him my eyes welled up and noticed the ring leader looking on curiously, "What's wrong?" Ciel asked.

I sniffle, "I-I can't f-find my mummy!"

Ciel hugs me and I haven't to keep myself from shoving him away, I hug him back tightly not giving away our plan, when he pulls back he stares in my eyes, "I'll help you!"

I smile happily, "R-Really? Thank you so much!"

He smiles as well, "No problem!"

We run off, making sure no ones watching, and jump in his carriage to wait for Sabastians part of the plan to be fulfilled. Ciel starts sneezing and I snicker, "Got a cold, Ciel?"

Ciel glares at me, "No, I believe it is allergies."

I chuckle, "I haven't had a cold or problems with allergies for a long time, I guess it's because I've gotten used to it."

Ciel looks at me curiously, "You've lived on the streets your whole life?"

I deadpan, "Of course I have, why do you think I have no problem stealing? Or I'm not bothered by this stupid case?"

Ciel ponders this, "I see, it's a shame, I would think you'd at least care about the children going missing as you are a perfect or rather were a perfect target."

I shrug uncaringly, "Like you said in the mansion, it's not like I have anyone who will know I'm gone and miss me, quite honestly being kidnapped would be a highlight in my pathetic life."

I chuckle, "Scratch that, it would be exciting."

I look at Ciel who's frowning at me, "You truly had no friends on the street?"

I sigh, "No, Ciel, I didn't, I prefer not to have any type of relationship, because I do not want to feel betrayal."

Ciel nods in understanding, "Well, I see your point and I understand, but from now on, we do have a relationship, and the only betrayal you have to worry about, is whether you do or not, I will not betray you I assure, you have my word."

I look to Ciel questioningly, "Why this all of a sudden?"

He ponders the question, "I suppose it is because I have taken a liking to you, I mean you are quite intriguing and very smart."

I laugh, "You mean you see me as a perfect tool."

At first he nods, but then frown and shakes his head, "Quite honestly, in the beginning I only thought of you as a pawn, and now I'm very unsure of what to think of you, because I don't see you as pawn anymore, I am quite confused really."

I grin cheekily, "Ciel has feelings! This should be in the newspaper!"

He rolls his eyes, "Oh shut up."

Soon Sebastian returns and informs us that he has not found anything, and suggests that we may have to get closer to the suspects than we originally thought.

And Ciel and I both groan in annoyance. "So we have to literally become, part of the elites?"

Sebastian looks at me answering my question calmly, "I would think that's the best idea for now, yes."

I nod and Ciel sighs, "Very well."

The next day, Sebastian has me and Ciel try out, Ciel of course is helped by Sebastian and makes it through quite quickly, they sat back and let me handle it myself, assholes.

I remained as a quiet shy boy, known as, 'William' and Ciel was named Smile, which I had to say was brilliant, and I almost couldn't contain my laughter.

"Go ahead William."

I'm drawn out of my daydreaming by Joker, and I 'blush' embarrassingly, "O-Ok."

I start by doing a round off back handspring, ending in a back tuck, instantly drawing in my audience. Next I walk around on my hands, then do front handsprings, cart wheels, and back handsprings across the high wire.

And when I came down, Joker, Dagger, and Doll, were looking at me in awe, "That was amazing!"

I blush, "T-Thanks."

Joker nods vigorously, "Yes you're in! Now to come up with a name."

He goes silent, obviously thinking about what to call me, hopefully it's nothing to embarrassing, like Smile. He snaps his real fingers, "Aha! We'll call you, Kitten!"

Kitten, I growl angrily on the inside, the hell!? I blush for real this time, only angrily, not that they'll be able to tell, "K-Kitten?"

Joker beams, "Yes! It's perfect! Your adorable like a kitten and flexible like a cat! It's perfect!"

Before I could protest, Joker claps his hands getting everyone's attention, "Meet our new members, Black, Smile, and Kitten!"

He turns to us, "I want you, and Smile to room together, you'll have another roommate sooner or later. Black you'll be rooming with someone else, follow me, Dagger, show Smile and Kitten to their tent."

At least I'm roomed with someone I can act like myself around, Though I hope he doesn't expect me to be Sebastian, because that sure as hell isn't happening.