Dark Crow's Jewel ~Kuroshitsuji Fan Fiction~

Chapter Nine

When they arrived at the ball, it was a crowded, noisy mess. Ladies and gentlemen were dancing around the dance floor while others were drinking and flirting with each other. Ciel was in obvious disgust.

"I can't imagine why people would even come to these things."

Madam Red just rolled her eyes and scoffed at her nephew's comment. "To have fun, silly, something you should try more often."

"She's got you there, Earl." Lau said cheerfully.

Sebastian's eyes scanned the crowd. "Fun in more ways than one, I can see.." He thought as he watched the nobles mingle and saw a few couples sneaking away upstairs. As he was a demon, he knew every single sinful thing they desired. Sometimes it surprised him how far humans went to get them, like his Master for instance.

Ciella wasn't comfortable in the least. She didn't like the looks of this party. She didn't feel like it was the right place for an 11 year old girl to be in. She wanted to go home. She reached over to tug Ciel's dress when he shot her a look. He meant business. Ciella just huffed and crossed her arms over her chest. "So Sebastian will be a tutor, Ciel will be my niece and Lau my escort."

Ciel grumbled. "Hold on a second! Just why do I have to be your niece?! You already have one!!" He gestured to Ciella.

"Because dear, I thought you'd draw more attention as twin sisters. You both look divinely beautiful so it should draw the Viscount to you." Ciel was in pure shock. Sebastian was snickering with a suppressed smile and a finger on his lips. Ciella wasn't too sure about this plan. She had a feeling it would go wrong.

They all scattered into the party, Ciella stayed close to her brother and Sebastian, being too afraid to do anything else. Ciel only sighed but ignored her timidness. "Now to locate the Viscount.." Ciel said as his single blue orb searched high and low. "I'm so glad no one we know is at this party."

Sebastian chuckled. "If your fiancée were here, the first thing she would say is how cute you look."

Ciel growled. "Shut up, you damn man.. But you're right."

Ciella was puzzled. "Fiancée?" She asked innocently

"Your brother is engaged to a noble lady named Lady Elizabeth. She's a tad too cherry for your brother's taste and she's also your cousin." Sebastian replied as he was distracted searching for their suspect.

Ciella frowned softly. "He's too young to marry and if she's his-our cousin.."

Ciel stopped her. "We'll discuss my engagement later. Right now we have a job to do." Just then a shrill voice cut through the crowd. Sebastian and Ciel both turned and froze.

"Oh no!" Ciel said frantically and began to shake.

"Mas-Mistress calm yourself."

Ciella only stared at the person who had called out to them. She had curled blonde hair, a red and pink drilled dress and big green eyes.

"Lizzie..here...Se-Se-Se-Se." Ciel was petrified.

Ciella frowned. "That's her?"

Sebastian only nodded. "Lets go before she notices us." He grabbed her hand and began to cut through the crowd at a rapid pace. Ciella gasped but didn't say anything. He eventually made it out to a lonely balcony and let go of them.

Ciel sighed. "I can't go out there! She'll know it's me on the spot!"

Sebastian nodded. "Indeed. If you're to be discovered, your family name will be ruined for years to come."

A few female voices were heard and they went quiet to listen. "Ah, isn't Lord Druitt so radiant tonight?"

"Yes, he looks like an angel." Another woman added.