His Caged Owl

Holiday Bonus

First and foremost, I am sorry it is taking so long for updates, due to the holidays I have been busy doing different things. But I promise updates shall commence normally once the holidays are over. For now I leave you with this bonus chapter, it isn't cannon to the story, just a bonus full of cliche romance. Please enjoy.
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"Left.... Left... I said left!" I shouted at Finny "This is the left M'lord." Finny whined "Your left!" I growled from atop the stairs. I leaned on the railing as Bard, May-rin and Sebastian ran around decorating, I was ordering Finny on where to put the tree "Why didn't you say so!?" He moved twice to the left and plopped the tree down "Better?" He looked up at me "Yes. Start decorating it, hold the ladder for Ciel when he decorates and make sure he doesn't fall." I ordered once more before taking my leave. Tonight was a charity ball, I invited company allies of the rich, and the whole orphanage in London, it is for them after all. I even gathered different objects from different companies, paintings, tea sets, toys, goody baskets, all sorts of things to sell for the charity.

"Rooms decorated?"
"Check."
"Tree decorated?"
"Check."
"Foods out?"
"Check."
"Is Ciel dressed?"
"Check."
"Servants know to behave?"
"Check. But I will remind them once more."
"No need, I will remind them."

The list was complete, everything in order, I stood in front of the mirror in my holiday outfit. It was a long sleeved white shirt, a red vest with a green bow, red shorts to my knees with fur on the bottoms, Brown boots with white fuss balls on the laces, a Santa hat atop my head to complete it. Sebastian was in his normal attire, though he had a candy cane tie, and an elf hat. "One more thing." I spoke was I was done glancing at my reflection. "What would that be?" He asked as he stepped aside "Make sure Pluto keeps his clothes on." I sighed at the thought "Of course." He bowed lightly only for me to grab his collar and placed a soft kiss to his lips "I know demons hate the holidays, and prefer Halloween more, but I got you a present. But you have to wait till later." I smirked at him, his eyes flashed pink as a smirk graced his features. "I can be patient." He kissed my cheek gently.

"Alright, before our guests arrive I am reminding you. Best behavior, not for the rich guests, no. Best behavior for the children. These are humans that have little to nothing, that are looked upon with pity and little hope for a bright future. Do not show pity to them, respect them and treat them as you would any other guest of the Phantomhive manor, but most importantly. Show them what the world has to offer them when it comes to positivity and joy." I finished my lecture, all 5 servants saluted and yelled "Yes Sir!" Before running about to finish a few things "Big sister, how many kids are coming again?" Ciel yanked on my shorts, he wore the same outfit as me "About 15. Make some new friends ok." I smiled down at his bright face "I promise!" He cheered.

The rich arrived first, they talked and complimented Elizabeth attacked me in a hug, her father shook my hand, her mother hugged me gently along with Ciel, her brother gave me nasty glares and rude comments, which I ignored. When the children arrived everyone welcomed them with kindness, they had a look of wonder as they looked about the manor, when everyone had settled I spoke "Welcome everyone to my manor, for those of you who do not know I am (Y/N) Phantomhive. Tonight we have a charity auction, and later we will be passing out some gifts to our special guests. So till then please enjoy the party."

Everyone danced, the kids played a few games that I had put out, Ciel taught some of them how to play chess "This party is so calming. Good going (Y/N)." A familiar voice spoke "Soma, glad you could make it." I smirked "Of course I would come. I don't get to see you very often." He forced me into a hug "Hello Agni." I huffed "Hello Lord (Y/N)." He bowed as Soma let me go.

I stood by the wall as the servants passed the kids their gifts, I had Sebastian go to the orphanage earlier in the year and took notes on all the kids interests and we bought gifts based on that information. So far they all loved them "Such a charitable soul Lord Phantomhive." Undertaker spoke beside me, I invited him as well "Just doing what is right." I crossed my arms "Not everyone would have even thought of doing this though." He snickered "Whatever you say Undertaker." I gave him a sideways glance as he smiled a fool's smile.

The auction went well, way more money for the items then I thought, double what I thought actually. (Sorry don't know how to estimate pounds author-chan not to bright.) "Lord Phantomhive, the children would like to thank you." The nun of the orphanage spoke sweetly, I turned around to see the children holding their gifts "Thank you for throwing us this party Lord Phantomhive!" They cheered in unison. "..and for our presents!" They finished before running to the carriages and arguing over who sits with who in which one, the nun giggled to herself before turning to me once more "Thank you so much, this means a lot to us, not just the children but the other staff members. I haven't seen them smile in so long like this." She bowed "It is nothing, I wish to do this again next you, and so on, a new tradition." I stated bluntly she looked at me shocked "But M'lord, it is rare for the children to get adopted, the number only grows, if you do this every year I fear we would have to start paying you as thanks." She started to rant, I raised my hand to stop her "Don't worry, I have more money then I know what to do with, I made a contract, look it over, it states the Phantomhive household shall always throw a holiday charity party for the London Orphanage, and shall now donate to it. I have already signed it, all it needs is the owner of the orphanages signature. Here, take it with you, and send it back." I handed her the envelope "Thank you so much." She began to tear up as she took it "You are welcome. Now it is getting late, you should head out." I smiled at her "Yes. Have a good night Lord Phantomhive." She bowed before getting in the carriage.

~Time skip~

After Sebastian bathed me and Ciel (not together. Naughty people.) I told him to go to his room and wait for me to bring his gift.

I walked through the empty halls, a simple brown box with a red bow with a few holes in one hand and a little candle holder in the other, I have only been to Sebastians room twice, once when I showed it to him, another when I was stressed and came to play with his cats, though he wasn't there for that one, I snuck in. Sadly the cats I allowed him to have, passed away of old age, he barred them under a willow tree in the garden.

I placed the candle on a side table and knocked on the door, Sebastian opened it with a light smile "Good, you didn't get lost." He opened the door as I picked the candle up and blew it out "Of course not, what kinda master gets lost in their own manor." I snickered as I walked in. I sat on his bed as he closed the door "Here you are." I held out the box "You do know how to tie." He laughed "Shut up." I blushed as he took it.

He slowly pulled off the bow and lifted the top off, his eyes widened. He scooped up the gift in one had and dropped the box, he held the Calico kitten gently looking it over "You are so precious." He coed to it gently "Best thing about it, it's a zombie cat." I picked up the box as the kitten gave a soft meow "A zombie cat?" He looked at me curiously "Yep, took me forever to fine it... don't even ask what I did for undertaker to give me the info about it." I sighed "A zombie cat is a cat that either died at birth, or at a young age and was revived instantly after death, it can age till full grown, and can't die. So you can keep it and not worry about it dying. Also, it is hypoallergenic, Ciel can be around it." I placed the ribbon in the box and picked the lid up. "Master..." He mumbled "Don't cry on me." I smirked he placed the kitten down "Don't tell me you don't like it." I frowned "No I care for it deeply, thank you very much." He walked up to me, "I am just ashamed, you see... I couldn't find anything worthy as a gift for you. For Lord Ciel I got him a stuffed toy he wanted, for the other servants I gave them some trinkets. But nothing caught my eye for you." He looked at me as the kitten trotted around the room "That is fine. I don't need nor want anything." I moved to pick up the candle to leave but he grabbed my wrist gently "There must be something." He stated. I thought to myself "No... I see no reason to want anything anymore..." I spoke softly "Come now... at least one thing." He took the box from my grip, placed it on the table and gently pinned me to the door "You know Sebastian, once I break my engagement off with Elizabeth, I may very well never find a love interest. Not with this birth defect, and future rumors that will come from the engagement being off..." I looked him in the eyes "I am aware, but I shall always be by your side." He moved a piece of hair from my face to behind my ear "I thought of what I want." I spoke "Yes?" He questioned "If my reputation is ruined, I wish to travel the world... with you, maybe even Ciel." I placed my hand on his shoulder "If that is what you wish, I am destined to be with you till you die.." He moved both is hands to my waist. "That is what I wish for."I nodded softly as our lips finally met.