The Phantomhive Maid (A Black Butler/ Kuroshitsuji fanfic)

Chapter 5: The Earl's Fiancé

After awhile Sebastian called the exiled servants called us to greet Lady Elizabeth.

I unplugged the drain and let the murky water leave the tub. I redressed in my uniform and hurried upstairs.

Waiting in the now sparkling foyer was Finny and Bard. I left the servant quarter's stairs and moved to stand by Finny.

Finny was wringing his hands.

"Are you nervous?" I smiled and he nodded as the door bell chimed.

Sebastian moved and opened the door wide. A suit case was flung through the door followed by a high pitched squeal.

"CIEEEELLLLLL!" the voice squealed.

Ciel, who was standing at the top of the stairs made a nervous face as a young girl with blonde curly pigtails rushed through the door.

She ran up the stairs and threw herself at Ciel. He took a step back and slowly wrapped his arms around her.

The girl was squealing and jumping; definitely not a someone I would expect Ciel to enjoy being around.

Sebastian came up the stairs after her and lightly tapped her on the shoulder. She seep rated herself from Ciel and looked up at the butler.

He bowed to the girl and smiled, "Lady Elizabeth, may I take you coat?" he asked.

The girl's green eyes grew wide as she realized she still had on her coat. She thanked the butler and handed over her coat.

After Sebastian put away the girl's coat he lead the young master and lady Elizabeth to the parlor for tea.

I was ordered to ready her room. Sebastian directed me to the proper room and I began unpacking her bags.

While unpacking her undergarments I realized that I would have to dress her. I didn't even know what half of the under garments were. My father always called these things 'material' and 'unnessisary'.

I would look ignorant and it would be reflected on Master Ciel if I was unable to act as a normal maid!

Why was I worried about this? Why was I so concerned with dressing a young girl? I shook my head and finished unloading Lady Elizabeth's belongings I rushed out of the room.

Walking down the hallway I crashed into a solid figure. hands grasped my arms and steadied both of us. The person's grip was right and my arms screamed under the pressure.

"Ow!" I cried. the figure jumped.

"I'm sorry," Finny cried.

"No it's my fault," I said dryly.

I looked down into the foyer and saw Lady Elizabeth and Ciel. Elizabeth was going on and on about how cute Ciel looked in blue and he was grinning nervously look like he wanted to be anywhere but in front of Lady Elizabeth.

"She's wonderful!" Finny cried beaming at the young girl.

"Yes she is," I scoffed.

"I'm so happy that she's here for a few days."

"Why is that?" I asked.

"It was by request of his mother." Finny explained. "If only she knew the danger of leaving her here," Finny sighed.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"Well you see Ciel's father, Vincent-" Finny started before he was cut off.

"Was a very good man," smiled a very tall Japanese man with short neat white hair and a thick mustache lining his upper lip. He wore a monocle and donned a butler's uniform.

"Tanaka! Perfect you can explain what Vincent did on the side," Finny grinned.

"It was not a side job. The job of the Phantomhive men is very important and necessary. You se the Phantomhive's have been servants to the Queen for generations." The old butler Tanaka explained.

"Really, so would Lady Elizabeth's mother be aware of this?" I asked.

"I have no idea but I think she does." Tanaka pondered.

"Then why would she go and put her daughter in danger?" Finny gasped.

"Is she in danger? I believe the Phantomhive mansion to be a very safe place," Tanaka smiled before taking on a distant look before stalking down the hall cheerily humming and rambling.

"What's the matter with him?" I asked.

"Well you see before Master Ciel's parents were murdered, Tanaka was their head butler," Finny informed.

"Your serious?" I gasped.

"Yes, the death of Master Vincent and Lady Rachael really jeopardized the sanity if his mind. I believe Master Ciel keeps him around because he is almost family more than he is a butler to him." He added sadly.

Finny excused himself to tend to the garden. I nodded to him as I saw Sebastian return from accommodating his master and his guest and suspiciously slipping inside the door to the servants quarters.

I glared at the tall raven haired man before following him. I wanted to know what was going on in this skewed estate.

Silently using my acute stealth I followed the butler down the hall. Once we were deep inside the living quarters he stopped.

"Can I help you, Mey Rin?" he grinned looking at me from my hiding place behind a chair. I stood and locked his crimson gaze.

"I want answers, now," I stated blatantly.

"A rather bold statement Miss Maid," he smirked.

"I'm waiting," I clenched my teeth and crossed my arms over my chest.

"Mey Rin, I am not sure how I can say this politely. Bad things will occurs if you continue your search for answers." His whispered bending down so he was close to my ear.

I froze. Was he threatening me?

The feeling of my back against the cool surface of the wall jolted me from my thoughts.

I looked up into Sebastian's cold crimson's eyes. Noticing that he had my attention again he grinned.

"I do believe the young master has taken a liking to you so it would be very tragic if we were to be forced to refill your position," he said with false sympathy.

Cool sweat beaded down my forehead and a lump formed in my throat. My flight instincts were screaming to run. Just before my heart exploded from my chest his restricting hand left my shoulder and he left my surprisingly by door.

I dashed inside and braced myself on my dresser to calm myself. never had I ever felt like I was going to die. with shaking hands I took my gun from my holster and started to to disassemble it in an attempt to calm myself.

Never had I felt so scared. that damn butler!