Dark Crow's Jewel ~Kuroshitsuji Fan Fiction~

Chapter Ten

Bright light was shinning through the curtains of Ciella's room as her soft breathing was heard through the air. Last night seemed like a success, but sadly it wasn't. Downstairs, Ciel was reading the paper, Sebastian serving him his morning tea when he gripped the paper. Ciel's eyes widened as a growl escaped from behind his lips. Jack the Ripper had struck again, so Lord Druitt wasn't the killer.

"Damn it!" Ciel growled as he began to pace around the table. "Druitt wasn't the killer, that whole thing was pointless!"

Sebastian stood by the wall, his face this time was showing no emotion though he said nothing.

"I should go and wake up the Young Mistress." He said as he then bowed towards Ciel before leaving the room. As he walked up the stairs, his eyes widened and he was soon rushing towards her room. He had heard a THUD and grew worried. Last night, Ciella was beginning to have an attack and without her inhaler, medicine had to calm her down but it took longer. Finally making it up to her room, he threw the door open.

"Young Mistress." Sebastian said as he rushed to her side. She was on the floor, coughing as she held her chest. She tried to clam her breathing but couldn't.

Ciella was taking shallow breaths to calm herself. She felt dizzy. Sebastian stayed by her to support her as she stood up and sat on the bed. "This stupid illness. It gets in the way of everything."

Sebastian frowned. "Now now. Don't frustrate yourself over it. It'll only worsen." He laid her back so she could relax.

With a sigh, Ciella turned on her side and faced away from him. "I'm tired, do leave me to rest." He merely nodded and left without saying a word.

Ciella frowned as she snuggled in the bed, continuing to try and tame her cough but it wasn't working. She felt her head spinning which made her feel even worse. After moments of not falling asleep, she stumbled from the bed and out of her room. Her body wouldn't stay straight and she would stumble into the walls and even if she didn't know it, she had a very high fever.

Ciel was reading the paper still and sipping his morning tea when he heard noise coming from upstairs. "What was that?" He looked up from the paper.

Sebastian looked up before letting out a sigh. "It seems the Young Mistress is roaming the halls when she knows she should be in bed, resting."

Ciel frowned. "Well go see what's the trouble is and place her to bed. Do anything necessary." He said.

"Yes My Lord." Sebastian said with a bow as he quickly left. Walking up the stairs, he noticed Ciella stumbling as she tried to stay straight. "Young Mistress, you should be in bed." He said with a sigh.

"I wasn't tired..." She said in a coughing fit. "Just leave me alone." Her breathing was swallow, she was even shaking from her fever. Her face was red and if she doesn't return to bed the illness would only worsen.

With a sigh and an irritated look on his face, he was beside her in seconds, his glove hand gripping her face tightly. It made her gasp and her eyes widened as she was forced to look up at him. Sebastian leaned in close to her face, eyes narrowed.

"I don't think it's up for discussion.." He said with a slight growl. "You're sick and unwell. Go back to bed."

Ciella whimpered and winced slightly. "O-okay..."

Sebastian frowned. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to frighten you.." He said letting her face go. "Could you just go back to bed?"

Ciella stared up at him for a moment with innocent eyes. Sebastian glanced at her then couldn't tear his eyes away. Her pale skin made her big blue eyes stand out. Her rosy pink lips looked soft and lush. Her hair fell around her little frame making her seem doll like. Her body fit the nightgown perfectly and he could tell she wasn't wearing a corset. His face began to turn red but he quickly looked away.