Chapter Twelve: Love at first sight

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    Ciel's blue eye widened as the girl jumped from the carriage. She wore a black knee length dress with short sleeves and black stockings. She also wore a hat similar to Undertaker's. He wasn't phased by her skin tone, just the fact she was a female. A human female.

    "Well hello Undertaker, how wonderful to see you." The boy greeted. The strange girl stared at him then quickly hid behind the old man.

   "It is great to see you too my Lord, I would like to introduce my kitten, Halona." He said, mentioning towards the girl. Halona nervously waved and shyly held onto Undertakers arm.

   "Kitten? She's a girl." Ciel stated the obvious. Undertaker giggled.

    "Well spotted my Lord." He said. The boy clenched his fists tightly.

    "You never mentioned a girl." He said through clenched teeth. The Undertaker smiled when suddenly, Ciel sneezed. The boy felt soft fur rub against his leg, looking down Felicia pureed loudly.

    "Sebastian!" He yelled. The butler quickly swooped up the kitten in his arms.

    "You see my Lord? Halona is my kitten and Felicia there is hers." Phantomhive growled, then took a very deep breath.

    "Very well, there is no turning back now." With his head held up high he walked over to Halona and held out his hand.

    "I am Ciel Phantomhive, Earl of Phantomhive estates. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance." He said, giving a clearly fake smile. Halona looked up and Undertaker, waiting for approval. The old man nodded and she hesitantly took his hand. The Earl bent down and gently kissed her soft hand, which resulted in the girl sucker punching him in the face. Ciel landed on his butt and stared at the girl in shock.

    "Don't do that." She said.

    Sebastian grabbed her by the wrist and twisted it slowly.
   
    "I would advise not to do that again." He said. Halona smirked and kneed him in the groin which surprisingly, affected the demon butler slightly.
   
    Undertaker caught Sebastian by the back of his collar and pulled him close.
   
    "I would advise not to do that again." Said Undertaker.

    "That's enough!" The boy shouted. All heads faced him as he brushed the off his coat.

    "That's enough rough housing. Can we please just get on with this?" He asked, annoyed. Halona held her cat close to her chest. Felicia of course, was trying to get away.

    "I suppose so." Undertaker said, the reaper and demon let each other go and tried not to look smug.

    "Well I suppose I should be leaving." He said, then moving towards the carriage and pulling out a large suitcase."Don't forget your things my child." Halona immediately ran towards him with tears streaming down her face.

    "Papa!" She shouted, jumping into his bony arms. Undertaker held her close and shushed her.
   
    "I'll miss you papa." Halona said between sobs.

    "I'll miss you too my dear. Now, behave for the Earl okay. Don't be shy, you can trust him." He told her. The boy and butler were confused as to how this girl was his daughter. Halona looked up at the old man and nodded. Undertaker kissed the top of her head and looked at Ciel.

    "Don't let anything happen to her." He said in a serious tone, the boy's eyes widened at how he was no longer giggling or smiling. The young Earl nodded quickly.

    "She is safe here." He told Undertaker. The old man nodded and gave the girl one last embrace before leaving. Awkward silence filled the air until Ciel cleared his throat.

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