Part 2

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An eeirie wind blew through the dim, dusty back street as the two figures stood looking at the run down shopfront before them.
"I'm amazed this place is still here after all this time... Over one hundered and thirty years. From what I understand, it's now a listed building" said Ciel, glancing over at the butler.
"Indeed it is my Lord. Though it has certainly seen better days" replied Sebastian as he looked up at the badly damaged, cobweb-covered sign above the window, simply reading 'Undertaker'
"Shall we?" he said, gripping the door knob.
The door creaked loudly when he pushed it, holding it open for his Master to enter.
Ciel stood in the darkened shop, lit only by a few random candles.
"Undertaker!" he called out, his voice echoing round the room.
The young Earl stood quietly, waiting for an answer.
"Why, Lord Phantomhive.... it's been sooo long." came a low, unnerving voice. Ciel's attention was drawn to a sudden movement at the back of the room.
He watched as four boney, long-nailed fingers crept round the long, velvety black curtain that hung there, pulling it aside to reveal a tall, dark figure; dressed in long black robes, standing in the brightly lit doorway.
"Undertaker" said Ciel, watching the dark figure move towards him.
"To what do I owe the pleasure?" asked the Undertaker with his usual creepy grin.
"You know there's only one reason I'd come here, so let's get on with it" Ciel grunted, knocking his walking stick on the floor hard as he frowned.
"No need to be rude my Lord" said the Undertaker as he sat atop of a coffin. "But you know the price... The times may have changed, but that never has" he smirked, wagging a finger at the young Earl.
Sebastian let out a low sigh and reached for the door "If you would, Master" he said gesturing for Ciel to leave.
"Fine" said Ciel, rolling his eyes "But make it quick! I don't have all day" he huffed and walked out of the door, giving the Undertaker one last disgruntled glance as he did so.

The young Earl stood there for a few minutes, tapping his foot impatiantly when a sudden burst of hyena-like laughter startled him, rattling the windows in the process.
"That was quick" he said as Sebastian opened the door.
"What kind of butler would I be, if I couldn't handle something as simple as that?" Sebastian replied with a smirk as Ciel walked back inside.

"Now then my Lord, what exactly did you want to know?" said the Undertaker, wiping away the last laugh induced tear from his eye.
"Witches in the woods. I need facts, rather then silly stories" said Ciel, sitting on the coffin opposite him.
"Ah.. You're referring to the recent reports of strange bodies found, and the supposed black magick rituals involved. Correct?" the Undertaker asked, watching the young Earl closely.
"So you know about it?" Ciel replied and gave Sebastian a glance.
The butler giving him a clear 'I told you so' smirk back.
"Indeed I do. According to my sources... There is, infact, a group of supposed Witches that had been seen 'practicing' not far from the scene, just before the bodies were found... Members of which, were also spotted around the same time the victims disapeared. From what I understand, there are strange symbolic marks on these bodies... ritual related, couldn't tell you what though. Unfortunatly I haven't had the pleasure of examining them myself. All being kept tight under wraps in the Yards' care you see" said Undertaker, swinging his feet back an forth as he sat there.
"Is there anything else you can tell us, Mr Undertaker? Perhapes about these supposed Witches?" Sebastian asked politely.
"Hmm?.. They're local to the inccidents, that's for sure. Unfortuatly that doesn't help too much" said Undertaker, tapping his fingers on the coffin lid.
"What do you mean?" said Ciel, a look of suspicion on his face.
"Well, there are at least a dozen Covens in and around the area, you see. Most of them decent enough. These supposed rituals... if what I've been told is true, are of a very dark magick. Banned from most Covens, from what I understand, so you can see my problem" replied the Undertaker with a small shrug.
"But you can't give us any actual solid information on the people involved?" Ciel huffed with a disapointed frown.
"Afraid not my Lord... Drop by on Sunday, I may have something then" said Undertaker as he stood up, turning his back to the Earl

"Now, if it's all the same to you my Lord... I need to get back to work. My guests are waiting" he said giving a wave as he headed back through the door, pulling the curtain behind him.
"Not as much information as I was hoping for, but it's enough to work from" said Ciel as he headed out the door.


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The early afternoon sun hung high in the sky as I walked along the quiet street, a shopping bag in my left hand and my mind wandering.
I glanced over at the nearby shop windows as I passed them, not noticing the tall, smartly dressed figure walking towards me; his own attention solely on the boy walking beside him.

The tall figure bumped in to me, knocking me backwards to the ground and knocking my shopping bag from my hand, the contents scattering across the floor.
"Ooof!" I muttered, a slight pain in my bottom as it hit the floor.
"Are you alright young Lady?" came a young male voice.
"I'm fine" I replied, still a little stunned. Glancing up to see a smartly dressed boy and an older gentlman beside him.
"Sebastian! At least help the woman up" said the boy in a demanding tone.
"I do apologise Miss" came a smooth, charming voice.
I looked up and the tall, handsom dark-haired gentleman infront of me, offering his hand. "I honestly didn't see you there" he said as he helped me to my feet.
"No, it's my fault. I wasn't looking where I was going" I replied, begining to blush.


"I suppose we're both at fault then, but it was I that knocked you down. Might I at least ask your name?" said the raven haired man, his dark crimson eyes staring straight in to my (Y/E/C) ones.
"It's (Y/N) " I replied, my cheecks turning a deep pink.
"A pleasure to meet you Miss (Y/N). My name is Sebastian and this young man is Lord Ciel Phantomhive" said Sebastian, gesturing to the boy beside him. He then knelt down to gather my scattered shopping, a look of curiousity on his face as he picked up a small bundle of white sage along with a green candle.
"Seriously? A Lord?" I asked, looking at the finely clothed youth.
"Yes. Earl Phantomhive, as matter of fact" replied Ciel, a smug smirk on his face as he looked at me.
"Impressive" I grinned, an odd feeling of pride running through me; It's not often you come across aristocracy or celebrities just wandering the streets of London. Not without a ton of body guards and paparatsy.

I looked at the young Earl and noticed the small folded map in his hand. "So... What brings you to boring old Greenwich?. If you don't mind me asking" I said curiously.
Ciel looked at me, raising a clearly disapproving eyebrow, but before the young Earl could answer, Sebastian stepped in.
"To be honest Miss (Y/N), we've gotten ourselves quite lost. Perhaps you could point us in the right direction?" said the butler in his most charming tone as he handed me my bag.
"I'll do my best" I replied with a smile.
As we got to the end of long street I stopped, pointing across towards the nearby station. "The main train from that station runs right through to London Bridge Station every forty minutes or so... Or it's supossed to anyway. It's always packed on a Saturday so it might be running late" I said, watching the two strangers as they muttered to each other.


"We're very greatful for your help Miss (Y/N). Might I persuade you to join his Lord-ship and I for a drink, a simple thank you?" said Sebastian in his usual swav tone, taking my right hand in his left, lifting it up and lightly kissing the back of my fingers.
My cheecks flushed red and I pulled away. "I.. I.." I stuttered.
Ciel stood there watching me, a smirk on his face.
"Any other time I'd say yes, but I'm afraid I'll have to say no today. I've kinda got plans and I really can't be late" I said, staring down at the ground, a little embarrased.
"Of course Miss (Y/N), I can quite understand that. We've already taken up enough of your time and we're very greatful for that." said Ciel, shaking my hand. "I do hope we meet again" he said with a clearly false smile.
"Well.. you're very welcome and who know's? Maybe I'll see ya around?" I grinned, waving as I walked away, scurrying round the nearest corner and out of their sight.

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