Trinity

Chapter 3

When I learned about the case Ciel had been assigned by the queen I felt conflicted. I knew certain things. Things that I had learnt by mistake during the couple of months I spent with Aunt Ann.
  I wasn't doing too well back then, it was actually a real surprise that I was able to survive in my condition. It was because of my state that Aunt Ann must have thought that it would be easy to get pass me. But I caught her one stormy night. She came home with one of her servants, a man named Grell, at first glance everything seemed normal and as expected from the rain they seemed soaked and left little wet spots and some other strange small spots. I was about to go back to bed but the lightning flashed illuminating their features, their features covered head to toe in blood. Those puddles of blood were a strange pinkish caused by the rain.
  I remember being frozen in my spot unable to speak or move as they spotted me. It struck at something familiar within as I watched them but I still can't recall what. Nevertheless it put me in shock. It made me feel hopeless. I couldn't defend myself just like I couldn't in the brief memories of that month I can barely remember.
  I was—no—I still am that scared little boy. That month didn't change me like Ciel. In fact that month only took things from me, it didn't really leave any of the same scars, that I know of, that it did to Ciel. That month doesn't hold as tightly onto my mind as him. Maybe it was through that that I was able to be fine. It may be true that my feelings towards death had changed, but I think Aunt Ann played one of the biggest factors in it. Because I remember staring wide eyed at the bloodied duo approaching me. I was scared, only able to fully rely on sight to help me determine their actions. I didn't want to be hurt, I just wanted my lovely Aunt. When she got to me I was relieved she didn't hurt me. Instead she simply peeled off her bloody coat and gave me a tight hug.
  That night Aunt Ann broke down to me without evening meaning to. Her once blood stained clothes were instead covered in salty tears as we both wept. We cried for the misfortune the world has given us. We both had been quite screwed over, so that's all we could do.
....I decided not to tell her secret...
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Aunt Ann had never been that active before, it was never this often. I know something had influenced her and I had a feeling it had to do with that butler, Grell. He was quite clumsy compared to Sebastian but he had presence that felt off like Sebastian. Definitely one that influences the one they serve. So I knew as she excused herself after the party what she was up to.
It really was a mistake for Aunt Ann to have continued that night, if she hadn't they would have closed the case with the Viscount's arrest. But she didn't and that got Ciel and Sebastian digging their way deeper. There is no way that the truth can be kept from them now, so all I can do is wait from them to find her guilty. She will be caught and it's all her fault. There's nothing else that can be done, I've repaid her the best I could offer already.
  I can only feel regret now for not coming clean sooner especially as I sat with my ear pressed to the office door straining to hear. "There's —- -o-bt Seb—ti— M——am Red must be —-——-."
  "L—kely —- th—ugh th-re's s—m-th-ng —-." My ears seem to just be getting worse and worse the more I attempted to listen. That doesn't stop me though, I need to hear their plans especially with the mention of Aunt Ann.
  I continue to listen to them go on for awhile  until I hear them mention a steak out, specifically at the place of a likely future victim. I recognize the name. A patient. One I've seen with Aunt Ann...
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  'Ciel' had decided for us to go to the next victim's house tonight, but I never would have thought that Rosier would be trailing behind. I had noticed from the start that he had more interest in the case then usual but I can't say I wasn't a little bit curious when I noticed him eavesdropping. It's really hard not to notice a half deaf boy trying to listen in. I had not said anything about the incident or his presence behind us yet. It is far too tempting to wait and see what he will do.
  I can sense something big is about to happen, such as from that rather bittersweet goodbye when Grell came to get Madam Red. Somehow Rosier is wrapped up in it.
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  My brother was leaned against a wall dressed in some really urm...bad quality clothing...I really should've thought about going out dressed all fancy-like too but it's too late now.
  I listened carefully. "He'll show — we st-ak out this pl—ce -ight?"
  "Yes."
  "You -now, I'-e real-zed t-e mur-ered pr—titu-ues     -ave oth-r th-ngs in c-mmon —sides th-ir
prof—sions."
  "The —st beau—ful —ossy bl—k hai-." What is Sebastian...oh wait, is that a cat?
  "But I -on't unde—tand why -e had to -ill t—m al-." Not even questioning what Sebastian said.
  "So v-ry l-veab-e, it -ould al-ost be a sin." ...Definitely not everyday you see this...
  I felt pity for my brother as he just just continued on. "And wh—'s -ore I-"
  "So -oft, —h -o —ft." I can barely understand what Sebastian just said but Ciel's face is looking priceless right now. We all know that he has a strange obsession with cats but personally I've never seen him down on the ground playing around with one, especially while in the middle of a conversation!
  "Ur—-gh! -isten —en I'm -alking — you!"
  "Oh, I apo-o-ize sire but sh-'s -o bea-tif-l, -nd -oft."
  Shattering the comedic scene moments later there came a scream from the alley. It sent shivers up my spine hearing it, I've only ever heard it a few times before, a dying scream.
  Without a moments hesitation I saw my brother run into the alley with the butler behind. I couldn't get myself to move. I felt stuck in place, not sure by what. A few minutes later I was able to get myself to peak into the alley.
  I saw Aunt Ann and a man that I believe to be Grell. I know they won't hurt me if I just went away, but this time I don't think I want to do that. It's not like they'll really care to call me out and Sebastian and Ciel haven't noticed.
  "Rosier." Never mind. It was just Ciel that didn't notice judging by his just as shocked expression.
  "I'm getting called in?"
  "Of course, we are revealing everyone at the moment after all, aren't we?"
  "I guess. How much have I missed?"
  "It doesn't matter," my brother cut in,"I gave you an order Sebastian don't make me say it again. Put an end to them now Sebastian!"
  "Indeed, my young lord." Without a second thought Sebastian dived weaponless into a battle with the feminine looking Grell. This Grell was far different then I was used to...and let's see I believe the word masochist would be best describing him at the moment. Mainly because of how he said, "It's more fun when it hurts a little bit though isn't it!"
  My attention was bought back to my Aunt as she started to address my brother in a harsh way I've never seen. I think the next few sentences will always be stuck in my mind. It's the first time I've truly been treated so harsh by her.
  "Ciel you are the queen's guard dog. Since you now know the truth that makes me you and Rosier's prey. If this is now hunt or be hunted, there's only one thing I can do!" This woman I see looked like a shell of my Aunt. She would never do anything to us. She loves us. She told us that we were like the sons she never had. But she attacked us. She grabbed on to my brother and I. She pushed us back to the wall in choking positions.
  "Agh! I thought you were a doctor, why'd you do it?!" Ciel choked out as best as he could.
  "A-Aunt Ann s-stop it. Y-you know you don't need to do t-this. Let us go. L-listen to Ci-!"
  "You guys don't understand and you wouldn't even if I told you! You are just bratty children!" She threw me to the ground, cutting my head in the process and leaving me trying to rapidly catch my breath. I looked up at her my head spinning. I saw her pull out a shiny object, a knife. I called to stop her but I couldn't find the air for it. I want her to stop. She raised the knife. "You guys shouldn't have been born in the first place!!!"
  The other voices didn't matter after that. Not even the shriek of, "Young master!!" That came from the pinned butler. Time just froze in that second as that line played over and over in my mind. I knew it was true...at least for me...and Astre. Astre already left, so I'm just the other spare. The fact still remains that I really should have gone along with him though. I feel dizzy just...
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  "Stop Sebastian! Don't kill her!" The words flew from my mouth without a thought. Even though my Aunt had hurt me on a much deeper level, one that she may never know the truth behind, but something made her hesitate. Maybe it was what stopped her. Moments after she said that I had heard her gasp, "Ah, sister." She's only ever seen similarities between my mother and I as...Perhaps she realized the truth? One that not even my identical brother knows. Trying to change the sudden attention I gave Aunt-Madam Red I quickly commented on the arm Sebastian just lost. It fell on deaf ears.
"Awww, how sweet of you Bassy. Really like a prince; letting go of one of your limbs to save the children. On the other hand, you're really such a disappointment madam. Hurry up and kill the brats!" Grell said approaching the shaking madam now with her head in her hands.
"I loved my sister, I loved her husband, I loved their boys. I can't kill them. I can't kill him. I can't kill their beloved sons."
"Getting soft-hearted after all those deaths," the red haired reaper grinned showing off his sharp teeth, "If you don't end them, or at the least the guard dog, they'll end you."
I have a bad feeling about this. Somethings going wrong. I wanted to interrupt. Say anything to make them stop. But all I could get out was a breathless, "Madam."
"But, these dear boys. This dear boy here. This child is my dear A-" Grell cut her off bringing the chainsaw to her chest. Painting over her coat red. The death of beauty, and just when she learned about the "fragile" boy.
"Too late! How disappointing! What use do I have for you if you are just another woman?!" After taking the chainsaw out of her chest Sebastian and Grell seemed to stare off into something that wasn't there after that. But that's none of worry now I reminded myself as I spotted my brother. I have to take care of Rosier.
Throughout the recent event Rosier had been on the ground. He seems to be rather disoriented at the moment due to losing some oxygen and the head injury. Those along with what just happened might be a bit too much...just because he doesn't have the memories of that month. I walked over to Rosier and kneeled down.
"Rosier? Can you hear me?" No response. "Rosier" He shouldn't be that hurt. "Rosier?" He didn't get hit near his ears, right? "Rosie?!"
"Huh...? Oh A- wait what am I saying? Ciel did I fall again?" Rosier responded quite out of it. Is he in shock?
"Rosier, come here."
"...That was the first time I heard you call me Rosie in a few years, call me that again?"
"Fine Rosie, come here and let me look at you."
"Okay, let me-" Rosier fell back over onto the ground.
Quickly rushing over to Rosier I noticed how pale he is. I thought that it was just a small cut on the top of his forehead but now inspecting it I saw that it lead to the right side of his head into a deep gash. This definitely wasn't good. Rosier already had former injuries involving this side of the head, the place that we learned is responsible for hearing. He really has the worse luck with hitting his head. How did he manage to hit that one sharp rock right there?!
"Don't worry Rosier it's going to be okay stay still." I cradled him in my lap to keep him safe. "Sebastian, remember my order."
"Of course, my lord."
"C-ciel?"
"Yes?"
"Aunt Ann?"
"Don't worry about her it's okay."
"Is she gone?"
"...Yes, Madam-ur Aunt Ann is gone. But she's okay, she's...up in heaven with everyone else."
"Heaven..? I thought you didn't believe in it."
"That doesn't matter, save your energy for now. Just rest."
"I...don't want to...We lost someone else. We lost mom and dad. We lost b-brother...And now Aunt Ann."
"Please just rest for now. You are looking awfully pale."
"B-brother."
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Somehow Rosier got out of more traumatic memories. It was a scary situation but he got saved from another possible trauma. He may be a bit confused and not quite able to answer my questions on why he was there...But he's okay. He may take a bit to fully heal, so I'm planning to have him rest for awhile at the manor again. Not getting up to trouble this time.
Rosier was devastated at the news of Madam Red and he insisted on coming with me to the funeral. So I allowed him just for her and we put a parting gift of the rose petals and the dress together.
We arrived a bit late due to the preparations we had to make...That didn't stop us though. We walked right up to her to place the dress over her. People stood in shock gasping at us Phantomhive "twins" as the petals flew in.
"Plain colors never suited you in life and they don't now."
"Yes, Aunt Ann belongs in red. Color of passion, beauty, spider lilies...Farewell." Rosier added on giving the brightest smile I've seen from him in days.
Looking up at him and back at Madam Red I gave my final goodbye. "Farewell Aunt Ann. Rest peacefully."
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"I won't hesitate. I won't regret the moves I've made. Sebastian, you, you're the only one who can never betray me. And you can never leave my side. That's an order."
"Yes, my lord. I will be there, anywhere you wish me to follow. Even if your throne crumbles, your brilliant crown rusts, and a mountain of bodies pile at your feet, I will stay beside you. We will sit side by side atop your fallen pawns. Until the last bell tolls. I will be there."
Finny and I just looked at each other in shock. Then just walked away. My head started to pound once more as I thought about what we've heard. We had only came looking for them so we could head back...I guess they just didn't need to be found quite yet though.

~Arc 1: Let the dead bury the dead Complete

Note: Lol this kind of sucked a lot I'm terrible at writing. Also sorry about how long I took to update. I hope you guys don't mind how I skip some parts because I don't want to copy things directly. I just really wanted to add certain things(the ending). Just please leave comment of what you think, what to improve, spelling errors, etc!