アニーの遺産

After our "dancing session" Sebastian left me to go get ready for the "ball". I still wasn't particularly keen on dancing either way. I don't really like that sort of thing. In 2011 I never was a big party goer, unless some business partner with Tina required me to do so. She was always that kind of person. Having fun at parties and dancing the night away. I smiled when I thought of her. Oh wow... I miss my friends... they were my own family.

I opened the door to my room, and froze immediately. Unintentionally, a small part of Feral made it through my wall, and I sniffed the air. Someone, had been in my room. And left their scent all over the place... I walked in, and closed the door behind me. I wouldn't want someone suddenly passing me by and see me sniffing around. After closing it properly, I went to work.

I knew this scent. I knew it very well actually. Dread filled my heart as I realized who it was that this... smell belonged to. I sighed and shook my head, "That didn't take long at all... how did he find me?" I muttered, gripping my bangs and tugging. My head was now flooded with what could happen now. The scent of cologne, sweat, and chocolate basically suffocated me. My nose inhaled it for a moment longer, just to confirm it with myself. My expression darkened as I noticed an envelope sticking out slightly from underneath my pillow. I almost laughed at how careless that was. I walked over, sat on my bed, and grabbed the envelope. Familiar writing had my name printed on it sloppily.

"To Underling-" I read aloud. Ripping the envelope open, I tugged out the letter and read it to myself.

Dear Underling,

Thought we couldn't find you huh? Nah, we found you. Or more like I found you. Ira is getting rather impatient with me, now that you had escaped from our secret attack and all. He has been on my ass about how I'm insufferable or something. Even right now, as I am writing, he is griping. Man, that guy is annoying. Fucking asshole, but I don't have a choice. Anyway, because I really don't like Ira, and because I am rather fond of you... I'll give you a while. You're safe for at least a couple of months. Heck, maybe a year. I'm not too excited to be doing this you know. To me, this is shit. But... Ira will kill me if I don't.

You're wondering about your friends right? They're okay. For now. If that guy Ivan doesn't stop fighting with Ira at least. The cripple... what's her name? Line? Lain? Whatever, she's been in and out of the wheelchair and hospital a lot lately. Still making cannons and toting guns under her skirt. For a kid, she's pretty scary. I admire her. Then there's mama hen. She's okay too. But she won't be for long... Winter too.

Ira is getting impatient, like I said. But, you don't have anything to worry about though. I'll look after them. Though I will at some point... have to attack you. Nothing personal. Like I said, Ira will kill me. Though I see you have gotten yourself nestled into another nest huh? That's a pretty good cover, you know that? A humble maid... nice. And you got that tall, dark, and handsome man protecting you too. Not to mention the little Chihuahua who's got him on a leash. I'm impressed he got such a good body guard. Sebastian Michaelis... hmm, has a nice ring to it. You know what I thought when I first saw him? C'mon, I know you think so too! He looks just like Ira, but in a weird twisted alternate universe! You know you thought so too.

Anyway, I need to go. Have fun, and I will see you soon.

-
Erin

I frowned at the name the letter was signed as, and shook my head. Even if he didn't like it, or didn't want to... he will do it. I sighed, calming myself down, and started to undo my uniform. I delved into my closet, to find a cream colored gown, that had wide sleeves. The inside of the sleeves were black, and the bust had black lace trimming it. I looked at myself in the mirror, almost sighing. The garter around my thigh kept my socks up, and because of that, I didn't wear bloomers, but instead, had to wear regular panties. Well... regular panties for me at least. I unbuckled the garter, and switched my socks, moving to a lace print. I moved it over my legs, and then threw the dress on over my corset.

I couldn't help but think of the letter the whole time.

...

Elizabeth was being dressed up by Meylene when I walked in, just as she was gushing over the clothes she had naught for Ciel. I smiled a little. She may be a little shit, but you have to admit... it was kind of cute. "I'm sure Young Master would look dashing in the clothes you brought him." I said, and the girls gaze turned towards me. Her eyes seemed to rest on my blindfold for a moment, "You can see out of that?" She asked. I paused at the straight forward question, then smirked. "Yes, I can. I can see perfectly fine underneath this..." I said. Her brows furrowed. "Then why do you need it on? I'm sure it would look much cuter if we could see your eyes..." she said, and her hand quickly reached for it, but I saw that coming and dogged out of the way.

"Sorry, Lady Elizabeth, but its best if we keep it on." I said, keeping out of her grasp. "Why? I won't break it..." she whined, and I frowned. "I know that. No one can break it. But its more so a matter of just keeping it on. I'd rather not have it off as it would create some, diffic- GAH!" Elizabeth promptly aimed for my face in the middle of my speech, and I shut my eyes tightly. Putting a hand over them, I frowned.

"Lady Elizabeth..."

"Awww, I was hoping to see your eyes..." she said, her voice whined. Brat. Go die. I snatched my blindfold back, and put it over my eyes. "Sorry, but nice try." I said. I opened my eyes to see her momentarily scowl at me. A look of pure hate strewn across her face, but hen quickly changed, "Ahh, well what about you, Meylene!"

I watched as she attacked the other maid as well. This girl was a menace.

"That's enough of that..."

We all turned to the door way, to see the owner of the voice leaning against the frame. I sighed, and walked towards them. Going behind Sebastian. I look up at him, his wide back facing me. Tugging at his tail coat a bit, to squeeze in together, I peeked from under his arm. Normally, I wouldn't be this close to him, nor would I touch him unless necessary, but I was feeling a bit needy at the moment... suddenly realizing that you're going to be struggling, and fighting once again for your stolen right if freedom... makes you wanna be closer to the people around you. Sebastian, also being one of those people. He looked down at me, his arm moving out of the way of my head. I looked up at him, and gave him a simple answer, "I have a cramp." And he cocked an eyebrow. "A cramp, Miss Annie?" He repeated, and I nodded. "Its bad, so I need to lean on you, okay?" I said, and he sighed. His arm moving back down, but this, time resting on my shoulder. "Take your time." He said, and I nodded.

I was so close.

Not really.

To being free... out of Ira's clutches... I closed my eyes, drowning out the voices around me. I clutched Sebastian's tail coat tightly for a moment. I was so close... I inhaled when tears formed on the corners of my eyes, and Sebastian caught that. "Bad cramp?" He asked, and I nodded. "Yep. Yeah... a really bad cramp." I muttered. Sebastian only wrapped an arm around my waist, and lifted me up off my legs. "Well, allow me to help you." He said, and I stood straight, but this time, I was full on leaning on him. His arm was holding my shoulder, and pressing me against him.

"Give it back!" Ciel's voice stung in the air, and I was jerked back into the situation. Elizabeth was staring, wide eyed at Ciel who was glaring angrily at her. I blinked, "What ju-"

"It seems that Lady Elizabeth has taken Young Masters ring..." Sebastian said, and I blinked. Watching the scene unfold, I stood up straight now, no longer leaning on the demon. This looked like it could get ugly...