A Little Hope (A Black Butler Fan Fiction)

Two

You sit at a table quietly eat breakfast with your family. You didn't really eat much, your stomach was already queasy from your nightmare. You think about the song still buzzing in your skull.

"Your skeleton forgot to bring its backbone. Next time pack it in your body bag. Your skeleton forgot to bring it's backbone. Your broken ribs are cracking me up."

You sat there, picking at your food. You finally started eating when your family shot you looks of concern. Once you finish you excuse yourself and walk into the study. You sigh sitting down on your favorite chair by the fireplace. Its softness makes you feel like your on a cloud, and when the fire is lit, you begin to doze off.

You can't get the nightmare out of your head. You grip your head in frustration. What did the dream mean? Was it just there or did it have meaning to it? You wish you knew, but you didn't. Was somebody going to murder your family?! You blink your eyes and shake your head at that thought. Who would murder your family?

A knock on the door disturbs your thoughts. "Who is it?" you asked.

"Harold. Your brother, Cole's personal butler. Earl Cole ordered me to check on you m'lady."

You sigh, you really did not like Harold, "Oh, I'm fine."

Harold sighs, "Okay Lady (y/n). I will report that to him. Thank you m'lady."

You heard his footsteps leave you back to your own thoughts. You kept on about the nightmare.

*time skip*

Jiana was helping you into your ballgown. Every servant in the house was busy. Everyone was going to the ball. Once Jiana finishes with your dress, you twirl around in it. A (f/c) blur almost. Jiana sits you down to do your hair. She puts you're (h/l) hair up into a high ponytail. Your bangs still hanging down in front of your face, but they were not covering your face serverly.

A (f/c) bow is placed in your hair. Jiana laces up your knee-high, black boots with (f/c) laces. She then does your make up. You felt so beautiful. All your thoughts of the nightmare was gone. Jiana quickly curtsies to you and leaves to help the other servants. Tonight is a busy night for them.

You walk through the halls of your manor, looking at all the paintings. You were so excited to go to a ball. You hear footsteps behind you so you quickly turn around. You see your sister.

"(y/n)?" she says in a soft voice.

You kneel to her level, "Yes, Lucy?"

She looks down at her feet and speaks in a low, soft tone, "This is my fwrst bwall and I'm weawwy scwared about what's gonna hwappen (y/n). Is anything bwad gwoing to hwappen?"

"No," you smile brightly, "Balls are a wonderful thing. If anything does happen though. I won't let anyone hurt you Lucy. You will be safe at the ball."

Lucy smiles and runs back from the way she came. You continue to walk and look at the paintings. You hear a whisper from under the staircase you're on. It is that song again!

"Your skeleton forgot to bring its backbone. Next time pack it in your body bag. Your skeleton forgot to bring it's backbone. Your broken ribs are cracking me up."

You look around, shake your head, and continue walking. It was just a nightmare. You're just hearing things. Jerrod ran into you on accident. He caught you and all the clothes, before they hit the ground.

"I am terribly sorry Lady (y/n)! Please so forgive me!" He exclaims.

You chuckle, "Oh its fine Jerrod,"

You stand back up and smile at him. He smile back at you and, you both walk away from the scene.

*time skip*

Everyone is piled into the carriages. Your family in one and the servants in two. You looked out the window and watched the shops pass by as you were transported to the ball. You didn't know the Phantomhive boy. You only heard rumors about him. You were not sure whether or not to believe them.

Your family is talking amongst each other. Your brother kept looking over to you. He cared about you. In fact he was protective over you. He always wanted the best for you. Cole wanted you to know right from wrong, good from bad. And you did for the most part.

Before you know it you are at the Phantomhive manor. Many other people were entering. You are overwhelmed with joy and excitement.  You are helped out by Todd. You grab his hand and he helps you step down. You wait for everyone to gather and walk in together.

You are greeted at the door of the manor by a tall, handsome butler. He had raven black hair and crimson eyes the color of blood.  He bowed politely to your family. Jerrod seemed to glare at him. The Phantomhive butler seemed to return it. I waved it passed and walked in. It was a big ballroom. You liked it.

A long blonde haired girl runs up to you and rants about how pretty your dress is. "Oh your gown is beautiful. I love it. The color really brings out you (e/c) eyes! Oh and you are so pretty." By this time your family had split up. "Oh my god!" You brought your attention back to the blonde, "You should meet my fiancé! He isn't very friendly, but he may take a liking to you!"

The blonde grabs your wrist and pulls you through the crowd. You weren't aggravated by this. You were having fun. The blonde enthusiasm sprung from her and into you. Soon enough she stopped in front of the Phantomhive boy. The blonde introduced you. He bowed and you curtsied. "It is nice to meet you Lady (y/n)," Ciel said.

You smiled, "As to you Earl Ciel."

The young Earl had a look on his face that seemed like he wasn't enjoying your company much. The blonde gasped and both you and Ciel look to her quickly. "I forgot to introduce myself. I'm so sorry. My name is Lady Elizabeth."

You hide your chuckles under your smile, "Nice to meet you Lady Elizabeth." You curtsie to her.

She curtsies back to you and runs off to compliment more people on their dresses. You watch her for a bit and giggle. You soon turn back to Ciel and loom into his eye. Yes eye. He had an eyepatch over the other eye. You suddenly feel uncomfortable.

"I am sorry Earl Ciel if you aren't enjoying my company much. I will excuse myself," you curtsied to the navy blue haired boy and begin to walk off. He grabs your wrist. You look back to him and turn back his way, "Yes Earl Ciel?"

"Oh please just call me Ciel.... Anyways I was still hoping to talk to you a bit more Lady (y/n)." the young Earl says.

You smile, "Oh please just call me (y/n)."

Ciel observes you for a moment before asking, "Do you like chess (y/n)?"

"A bit. I enjoy playing, but I can't play for hours on end," you say. 

You are suddenly jerked away from Ciel. You almost scream, but a hand is covering your mouth. Ciel seems a bit worried. You begin to struggle. Soon you can't see a thing.