The White Butterfly of Phantomhive

Chapter 8: Jack the Ripper part 3

The Viscount's ball was extravagant to say the least. It was clear that the man had spared no expense. Food and drinks were being handed around endlessly. Many musicians were gathered to perform their wonderful music to fill the air. The ballroom itself was gigantic. Each and every corner was wiped clean and shined bright enough for the others to see their reflection on the clear surface. Above it, was a gorgeous crystal chandelier. And of course, many of wealthy nobles were scattered about. Gossiping and enjoying their time here.

All that combined with the fact that she's wearing a very fancy dress and that she's in a room filled with rich people... Mei was incredibly uncomfortable being here. True, no one knows a thing about her, but the point is that she's just some common girl and she just felt so out of place. The question that was going around her head was 'why did Madam Red bring her here?' Honestly, Mei hadn't had the slightest idea on what the point of bringing her to a place like this. She didn't belong here... Mei knew she was going to embarrass herself in front of these people.

Mei heard Madam Red calling for her, so she lifted up her skirt slightly and walked towards the others. Once she arrived at Ciel's side, Madam Red began addressing them their roles. "Lau is my young lover. Ciel and Mei will be my twin nieces visiting from the country. And Sebastian, will be my nieces' tutor. Oh, and Grell is my butler, per usual."

"Madam!" Grell cried out.

"And just why do I have to act like your niece?!" Ciel shouted as his face was red with embarrassment. Ciel was disguised as a girl with long hair tied in high pigtails with the bangs covering his right eye. He wore a pink dress, with white frills, a white petticoat, a pink hat with a long white bow tied around it and pink roses beneath it, a white bow on the chest with a pink rose, a white and pink neckband, and long, black gloves. Mei wore the same outfit and accessories, except hers was a soft blue colour with her long hair covering her left eye. Ugh, how he hated this.

"Because dear I've always wanted a girl! A daughter who looks wonderful in frilly dresses." Madam Red said happily as she was adoring how cute the two looked. "You're kidding me!" Ciel shouted at her. Oh...so that was her reason for this... Mei sighed as she understood why she was dressed like this, but she still had no reason to even be here. She doesn't really like these sort of things. And what does she mean by 'twins'? "And for the record, what do you mean by twins, Ms. Misaki and I don't look anything alike." Ciel asked.

Madam Red dropped her smile as she went over to the young Earl and took him to the side. She then told him, "You don't want them knowing you're a Phantomhive now do you? It would be disastrous for us all, right? In any case, if people were to see a one-eyed boy with a well-dressed butler, they would know it was you on the spot! So that it follows that this is the best disguise. Also, you and Mei actually have a few similarities and I'm sure that she'll be a good shield for you."

Ciel took in on what his aunt said and sighed in defeat. She had a good point. If he were to appear as himself, then their plans to get close to Aleistor would be difficult, if not impossible. Alright, fine. If this is how it'll take then he'll swallow his pride and bear wearing the dress. If Mei's by his side, she might actually provide some coverage for him. Then...Madam Red said this. "Besides, I've heard Lord Druitt has an eye for any pretty little thing in a skirt, and we do want to catch his eye right? He supposedly loves women of all ages, so it's better if you two are dressed that way."

"WHA...?!" Ciel nearly yelled out. It was one thing for him to be dressed like a girl but he has to practically woo him?! Not just him, but Mei as well?! For some reason, Ciel got angry at the thought of the Viscount putting his hands on Mei. Like hell, Ciel would allow him to touch her. Alright, now he was beginning to hate this. Especially since he didn't want to involved Mei to begin with.