The First Sin [Sebastian x Claude]

Chapter 5 - An Unexpected Showdown

[Sorry for the delayed chapter! I'm working on some other stories on the side <33]

Shortly after the two butlers had exchanged knives, lunch was finally prepared. Ciel walked up to the grand table, slinking into his seat. His orbs flicked over the massive amount of food that was displayed. Alois plopped into the seat besides the earl, scanning the array of meals. His pale blue irises flashed to the two butlers that stood in front of the table. Sebastian had his hands behind his back, his eyes closed. His smile was curved into what appeared to be genuine, though any demon could differentiate it. Claude was stationed besides the tall raven, his hands pinned behind his back as well. His golden orbs silently flicked over the table before closing.

"Wow! This is so much food!" Alois laughed, unable to help himself from plucking a grape from a grand arrangement of fruit. Ciel hummed slowly, ignoring the low growl from his stomach. The two demons certainly outdid themselves. Around the corner of the large room, three heads were poking out. Finnian was drooling, his jade orbs glimmering at the sight of the food. Mey-Rin was trying to hold back the loud groans that came from her stomach.

"O-Oh my! Mister Sebastian and the Trancy butler prepared all this for the two young lords? S-Such talent, yes!" She squawked, her cheeks flushed. Bardroy was silently, his teeth gritting the butt of his cigarette. He exhaled, covering his face with a large hand.

"I'm so hungry.." The chef murmured under his breath, eyeing the feast. Alois clapped his hands twice.

"Alright! We shall now proceed to the tastings-" He was cut off by the opening of a large door. To the right of the grand dining area, the wooden door was opened. In stepped Tanaka, who dipped his head in respect.

"My sincerest apologies for disrupting your event, young master. I've come to inform you that the manor is swarmed with armed men. I will give a full report later on their whereabouts, but for now, I've come to fetch the servants." Tanaka informed, his slim eyes closed. He had one hand on his chest. In that moment, Finnian, Mey-Rin, and Bardroy all scrambled into the open.

"Sir!" Finnian saluted, the three of them standing in a line. Alois whistled, his eyes suddenly beginning to gleam. Before Ciel could say another word, Alois abruptly stood up. He had slammed his hands on the white tablecloth, his blonde bangs whipping to the side.

"I object!~" Alois stated, his gleaming eyes flipping to the three servants. Ciel raised an eyebrow. He set down his fork slowly, still chewing on a serving of food.

"These four can stay here to help eat the food," Alois added, sitting down. He waved a fork, gesturing towards the empty chairs that sat at the table. Bardroy's eyes widened, his cigarette dropping from his lips. The Trancy boy pointed his fork to the two demons, smirking slowly.

"I bid you two to go on and take care of that rubbish outside. Chop chop!" Alois ordered, clapping his hands twice. Sebastian slowly dipped his head after a moment of hesitation. This was a little much. Claude dipped his head as well, his eyes closed. He had a feeling that they both were going to be tested from this extermination.

"Yes, my Lord."

"Yes, your Highness."

A minute had passed and the two demons had found themselves outside of the manor. The two butlers stood back to back. Claude let out a hefty sigh, slowly withdrawing a set of golden silverware. He glanced down at his weapons, his orbs reflecting the glimmer. He held them to his chest, looking ahead.

"I shall be the victor." Claude stated, determination interlaced with his words like a web. The crow snickered, drawing out a set of his silver knives. He firmly held them between his knuckles.