Chapter 2: Phantomhive Mansion
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Charlotte's POV
Chesire curled up in my lap as soon as I sat down at the carriage. I leaned on the window. I wonder if Ciel still remembers me.
I petted Chesire as I looked out the window. We were close. I know it since I remember when we were always going to their mansion we pass by a long line of trees.
I wonder how he is doing. Well, I am close to finding out.
Suddenly, the carriage jerked to a halt. James, my butler, opened the door for me. He helped me down first before going to the front door and knocking. A tall, raven-haired butler opened he door.
"What is it that you might need?" He asked with a polite smile.
"I would like to speak to Ciel Phantomhive," I said with authority, raising a letter with mother's seal. "Queen's orders."
"Of course. Please follow me." The butler gestured inside.
I stepped inside the mansion. As we walk, I look around. It was just the same as before. We arrived at what I recognized Earl Phantomhive's study. I guess Ciel is an earl now. The butler opened the door slightly, telling me to wait.
"A girl wishes to speak with you, Young Master. Queen's order." I heard the butler said. It was then followed by a muffled 'come in'. I stepped inside.
"Hi Ciel," I greeted cheerfully.
"Who are you?" Ciel snapped. Whoa. You do not know me? Fine, read this freaking letter.
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Ciel's POV
The girl didn't reply and handed me a letter. It has the Queen's seal. I got it and quickly opened it.
My dear boy,
I apologize for the disturbance but I sent my daughter, Emily Charlotte, to your care. Please teach her the proper way for a lady to act. Treat her as you would treat me. I expect that next year's first ball she will act like a proper lady. Thank you for your cooperation.
-Victoria
Wait, this is the Queen's Princess?! I imediately bowed in front of her.
"I am truly sorry for not recognizing you, your highness," I apologized, still bowing.
"Okay, whatever. Stand up, I do not want a childhood friend of mine to bow down to me," She commanded me. I stood up and looked at her confused.
"What do you mean, your highness?" I asked. She sighed.
"Emily Charlotte Cunnington, at your service," She introduced with a smirk.
"Charlotte?" My eyes widen. "You are the Queen's Daughter?!"
"Yes, yes I am," She answered sounding rather bored. "May you please escort me to my room now since I am awfully tired from my journey from the palace."
"Of course." I gestured to the door. "This way please, your highness."
I walked out of the room and continued through the corridor with Charlotte me. She looked around.
"Everything seems to be the same, Ciel. Where is Uncle Vincent and Aunt Rachel?" She asked. I suddenly stopped.
"They are already dead," I said emotionlessly, "They died from a fire in this mansion."
She gasped. "I'm sorry! I should have known..." She trailed off.
"It's okay. Something lost will never return," I answered curtly and continued walking.
"Yeah, I guess your right."
She followed me to the most fanciest guest room that I have.
"This will be your room till you leave," I said, "You will start tomorrow as I will make the preparations later. My maid, Mey-rin will wake you up tomorrow."
"No it is fine. I can wake up by myself," She answered, entering the room.
"I will leave you then. If you need anything, just call Sebastian."
"Who is Sebastian?" Charlotte asked.
"He is my butler," I replied.
"Okay, thanks!" Charlotte closed the door. I sighed.
She's gonna be a piece of work.
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Charlotte's POV
"Chesire, you can come out now," I called.
I saw her grin at the corner. Then her whole body became visible. I saw my suitcases beside the bed. I opened the one that I packed myself. It was my research equipment. I pulled out my journal.
"Okay, let us see what this charm does." I thought aloud and put out the silver charm and wrapped it with my hands.
"Oh sacred charm, show me your true nature!" I chanted and a white light shone around the charm and an ice dragon appeared in front of me.
"So you are an ice type, Icalicle." I said to name the dragon. I turned my head to Chesire. I smiled. "Nice catch."
I ordered Icalicle to turn to his pet form. He turned to a white feathered bird.
"Awww... that is so cute!" I gushed, writing down the information I got. I ordered Icalicle back imside his charm.
I put the charm on my necklace. I keep some in Chesire's disguised bag. The bag doesn't get noticed by humans and other supernatural beings.
I quickly fixed my research things on the table I saw. I hid my journal under my pillow for safe keeping. You can never trust anyone in a new surrounding.
Suddenly there was a knock at the door. I opened it attentively and saw a maid with pink hair.
"Oh, you must be Mey-rin," I said with a smile.
"Yes, yes I am!" The maid answered enthusiastically. I giggled.
"Can you please help me to fix my things?" I asked, doing a cute act. The maid blushed and nod frantically. I skipped to the bed and plopped myself there.
"C-Cute..." I heard Mey-rin stuttered. I smiled a bit. This house is interesting. Hmm, how many pranks can I do in this house? Probably a lot. I chuckled to myself.
"Is something wrong, miss?" Mey-rin asked me while unloading my dresses.
"Nothing." I gave her a close eyed smile while smiling evilly inside. This is gonna be fun.
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