Angel Unknown ~ Kuroshitsuji/Black Butler Fanfic

Visiting Her Betrothed

I wake up feeling sick, "ugh....what happened?" I groan and wipe my eyes. "Ria! You're awake!" I feel arms around me, "A-Alois?" He smiles, "hello love." I blink, "what happened?" He frowns, "you have been sick for the past three days. I've been taking care of you, along with Claude of course."

I nod, "oh yeah. We went out and got caught in the storm, I got really wet and hit my head.... then I was sick...." My memory is a little fuzzy. "Are you feeling better then, love?" He asks, kissing my lips lightly. "Yes, I really am." He nods. "Hannah! You tart, come dress Ria!"

Hannah comes into the room quickly and Alois leaves shortly after.

Hannah helps me dress and as soon as she's done, Alois enters again. He grabs my hand and pulls me out the room. "Let's go to the gardens! I've already told Claude to clear my schedule for today!" He kisses my lips and I smile but it doesn't feel quite....real?

Ciel's P.O.V

I am going to tear that brat apart. As soon as I arrived at my manor, I find out he has taken Ria. "Why would she leave? I told her specifically not to leave!" I growl. "Perhaps Lord Trancy had somehow persuaded her to go against your orders Bocchan." Sebastian suggests calmly but I can tell he is highly upset.

"And how could he do that?" I retort sharply. "Ria is unknowing and innocent as a kitten. She'd follow someone without a second thought if it meant learning something or trying something new." I feel my anger rise even more as Sebastian says this, "as much as I hate to think she wouldn't reject him. She doesn't see the bad in most things or people. We're headed to the Trancy estate, clear my schedule."

Sebastian bows, "yes Milord."

Ria's P.O.V

I smile as Alois places a crown of bluebells on my head. "I did all of this for you, every possible dish my Claude can make so you may learn new things." My eyes light up and Alois sits down, pulling me into his lap. "Claude!" He calls and the first plate of food is brought out. Its sat in front of me and Alois picks up a slice of the food, feeding me.

"What do you think Ria? Is my Claude's food delicious?" I nod slowly, I've had this before though.... "It is very good but I feel like I've had this before..." I reply and his eyes narrow. "Nonsense, maybe Claude has made it for you and forgot that you've tasted it. Right, Claude?" His voice is dark as he grabs my chin so that I face him.

"Oh, alright." I accept it with a nod, he smiles. "Well Ria, you're free to eat or taste whatever you please but I get what I want later." I blink but nod, not understanding what he's implying at all. "Trancy!" Someone calls and I snap my head towards the person, unaware of Alois' dark smirk.

"Ciel, its so good to see you~!" Alois greets happily, not moving our position. 'Ciel...do I know that name...?' I wonder silently as a boy with blue hair and blue eyes comes to my view. "What have you done with- Ria! What are you doing?!" I feel startled by his words and whimper, burying my face into Alois' neck.

"To scare a Lady, Ciel? Tsk tsk tsk, what has gotten into you." Alois taunts and holds onto my waist. "What did you do to her Alois?" His voice is angry and I feel my animal side come out slightly because of the malice in his voice. "I do suggest you watch your tone Ciel, Lady Ria can sometimes become a bit....protective."

I see the boy clench his fists from the corner of my eyes. "What's wrong with her?" He almost hisses. "Simple, she does not know you." Alois replies curtly with a bored expression. "Why you-!" Ciel tries to attack Alois but I grab his arm the second he does, my face shadowed by my hair.

"Do not touch Alois." I can see his surprised expression and Alois giggles, clapping. "Go ahead Ciel! See if she recognizes you!" I release Ciel's arm and he stares at me. I keep a level gaze with him. "Do you...recognize me Ria?" I stare at him longer, something about those blue orbs seem deathly familiar. Its like the answer is at the tip of my tongue.