Chapter 15.
Ciel was more than a little bit put out by this turn of events, though he really was not the only one. It was bad enough that Sebastian had already been violated by Timber and Canterbury, but now it seemed as those these five beings that he did not recognize were after Sebastian as well. Didn't they have something better to do besides go after Sebastian?
Alois, for his part, was downright irritated and that was a very dangerous turn of events. He'd been having fun with Ciel, especially when he'd given him that kiss. Not only was he still wearing those adorable bunny pajamas, but they'd actually been getting along very well. Eating breakfast together would have been amusing, and after the obligatory visitation to the ailing Sebastian, he'd planned to dress Ciel in the outfit he'd picked out. He'd even been about to discuss something very personal with the other boy.
This was ruining everything. Ciel was no longer paying any attention to him and Alois could tell that, like Ciel had mentioned, this group was also after Sebastian. Giving them a rather haughty look, Alois cleared his throat. "Claude!" he called, his voice echoing in the open room easily. There really was very little in here, besides the tub, the candles, the towels, and the soap. "What the Hell is this all about?" If his demon refused to tell him, he might just do what Ciel had said; order him to tell. Alois didn't like fights like this happening without his knowledge.
Claude easily dodged another attack, rapidly moving to one side and pulling Sebastian with him to keep him out of reach. "Your Highness, I'm afraid these miscreants want Sebastian," he replied, speaking loudly enough to be heard. Dropping low, Sebastian was jerked down with Claude to the floor as a male demon grabbed at him again- only for his outstretched hand to be shot the only expert markswoman in the room right before he could grab his tailcoat. "He does not desire to leave with them, but they will not take no for an answer..."
Releasing Sebastian for a moment, Claude dove forward, his own hand reaching out and viciously cutting across the other demon's throat. Sharp nails tore through skin and tissue, blood spurting in the wake as the demon shrieked in pain. Flicking his hand to the side, the blood flew onto the wall from his fingertips as the golden-eyed demon looked to his master. "And Sebastian is not strong enough yet to engage in a prolonged battle for very long."
"Sebastian is contracted to me!" Ciel sharply snapped, his suspicion now confirmed. Even having figured they were after Sebastian, the words that confirmed it made him even angrier. It was very lucky that Claude had been with Sebastian when they attacked, though Ciel did not know why this fight was occurring in the bathing room. "Mey-Rin, Finnian... Don't let them through!" It was a demand, not a request.
Claude's statement about the state of Sebastian's ability to fight wasn't necessary; the way the other demon was moving him about to keep him from being snatched spoke volumes. Mey-Rin aimed at the nearest demon, firing a perfect shot into his head. The wound bled but once again, the demon started to heal immediately.
"Thompson! Hannah!" Alois ordered immediately, turning to his other two servants. "Help Claude drive off these uninvited guests!" Scowling briefly, he thought for a moment, before he decided it wouldn't be worth the trouble of summoning Timber and Canterbury. Who knew if those two would really help or not?
Finnian whirled when he heard a sharp gasp; two of the rogues had attacked Claude at the same time, while a third had managed to get a hold of Sebastian's arm. The red-eyed male launched a kick at his assailant's face, landing it squarely on his right cheek, though he was not released. Those thin fingers dug into his slim arm, leaving the imprint upon the pale skin and he was yanked forward, despite his efforts not to move.
"Claude!" Sebastian gasped, only to be caught by Finnian- who held him still with just one hand on his other arm. Even against demonic power, there was great power inside of the small teen; this was the first time he was actually grateful to have such tremendous strength.
