Author: Kuroshitsuji is not mine.

'Pain..Pain..Pain..'

Those thoughts raced on Ciere's unconscious mind. A few of her senses are coming back, she felt a breeze of air touched her back and her body trembled in response. She was being carried, by someone. Someone she does not recognize, the structure of the arms were too sturdy and masculine for it to be Ciel. It was different and she started panicking a little because she can't see who nor can she open her eyes yet. In the midst of her panic a familiar voice was heard and her body immediately relaxed.

"..S....tian....c..er..h..."

Her hearing slowly regaining its sense and she was immediately tried to know a bit of what her brother was saying. Focusing on her ears to listen more, when suddenly a warmth spread through her body and she concluded that she was wrapped up by something. She could hear trees as well as grass being stepped on, does it mean that they're outside? Why is she alive? Didn't she die? A lot of questioned formed on her mind and her body started wriggling as an attempt to move her body but only end with a gasp of pain from her abdomen.

"Young Master, it seems that the mistress is awake." the butler informed and Ciel was immediately beside him.

"Ciere?" Ciel called out, questioning her consciousness if she was really awake.

Slowly and barely Ciere was able to gasp out Ciel's name, pain was clearly evident on her voice. Ciere's eyes slowly fluttered open, her sapphire eyes unfocused, trying to reach out to her brother whom immediately grasp her hand.

"W-Where *pant* a-*pant*re we?" Ciere asked, warmth covering her hand. "Don't worry, we are safe now. Rest for now, Ciere. I shall wake you up once we arrive." Ciel assured, thumbs moving in circle at her hand.

Ciere smiled and once again closed her eyes, seemingly entered into a deep slumber. Once Ciel was sure that Ciere was asleep, he glance at the demon.

"Sebastian, Let us return to the mansion." Ciel ordered in determination as they have been roaming around aimlessly at the forest.

"Finally a work to do" Sebastian mused, he was quite bored for a while now, just walking carrying a almost lifeless girl in his arms without fighting a bloodbath battle.

"Well then, shall we return now? Would you mind leading the way, Young Master?" Sebastian politely asked with a fake smile while Ciel on the other hand just stare blandly at him.

"I don't know where it is. In fact, I do not even have the slightest clue on where we are right now." Ciel deadpan, sighing, shaking his head as if disappointed. An irk mark throbbed on Sebastian's head, still smiling gracefully.

"I have a relative in the Royal Hospital. Let us head there first." Ciel ordered. It would also be a great opportunity to have someone to aid Ciere's wound.

Heading their way Sebastian slowly placed Ciere at his one arm and grabbed Ciel's waist, carrying him like a sack of rice causing the earl to complain and struggle. "Young Master if you do not want the Young Mistress to fall you might as well as behave yourself." with that being said, Ciel immediately behaved.

Although the way that Sebastian handled him was rough, Ciel did not complain and obediently wore the clothes and eye patch that Sebastian stole for him and Ciere. His younger twin was now a lot more presentable than earlier but their clothes was still poor quality which would fit a commoner.

Sebastian wiped out the blood from their bodies however they were still a little bit dirty.

Without wasting any seconds they were finally at the entrance of the hospital. Ciel entered first, his butler carrying his sister followed. They've gained a lot of disgusted look and a lot of hateful glare, clearly seen that they are unwelcome. Gossips surrounds the room as Ciel went to the front desk.

Ignoring everyone Ciel stated "I'am looking for Doctor Durless." as soon as he finished he heard a loud thud near them which immediately gained his attention. Ciel look beside him where the noise came from and was confronted by a surprised old man who desperately tried to crawl towards them.

"Tanaka?!" Ciel gasped in disbelief. The nurses tried to calm the old man down but no avail.

"Young Master! Young Mistress!" Tanaka shouted in a desperate manner.

Ciel gradually ran towards him, helping him sit up as Tanaka gripped tightly at Ciel as if he would disappear in any second.

"You're alive!" Tanaka cried out in relief.

The nurse who was pushing his wheelchair manage to get Tanaka off of the ground and back to the wheelchair with Ciel's help.

The nurse lead them to Tanaka's room "I hope you don't plan on giving me a scare again!" The nurse admonished before closing the door, giving privacy.

Silence.

No one talked until Ciel ordered Sebastian to aid Ciere. Tanaka repeatedly apologized about what happened in the manor.

"No, it was not your fault. Did you find Mother's and Father's body?" Ciel asked, trying not to look hopeful as much as possible but Tanaka just slowly shake his head.

Hiding his disappointment Ciel went over to Ciere, who looks a lot more better than before.

"Your name was Sebastian, was it?" Tanaka asked rhetorically.

"Please take this." Tanaka offered, reaching for his pocket, he took out a silver pocket watch and handed it over to Sebastian.

Sebastian took the watch, observing it critically as if it was puzzle that he first encountered. "What is this?"

"It has been passed down from every Phantomhive butler to the next." Tanaka informed him. "I don't know who you are, or where you're from. But please.." he trailed.

"...please take care of the Young Master and Young Mistress." He asked, no, he begged Sebastian.

"As you wish. As a butler I shall do my best to serve them well." Sebastian bowed, hand on his heart and Tanaka gave a satisfied look, his body automatically relaxing and abruptly turn into a chibi form.

Without a further notice a harried footsteps heading towards the room was heard and the door slammed open, revealing a woman with a gorgeous red hair.

"Ciel!" the woman rushed towards him and gripped his face, tears on her eyes.

"Oh! Look how thin you are!" Her words were croaky. "I'm so glad that you are fine" She sobbed out, hugging him in happiness before dragging Ciel, Sbeastian and Ciere who was still passed out to her office.

Angelina gently patch up Ciel's wounds and soon after tend Ciere's.

"Poor Ciere darling.." Angelina sobbed out as she repatch Ciere's wound.

Seeing this Ciel flex his hand and stare at it for a moment before opening his mouth. "Aunt Ann. I want to check the mansion." he said, causing Angelina pause what she was doing and turn to Ciel, worry evident on her face.

"Are you sure?" She asked worriedly and he just nodded, closing his eye as he heard his Aunt sigh.

"Well then, I shall prepare a carriage for you two as well as your butler. Where did you find him?" Angelina asked, glancing at the said man standing a distance away from them.

Ciel just shrugged carelessly and Angelina flicked his forehead.

"*Sigh* Wait a little more. I'll finish tending Ciere soon." Angelina state, sighing as she called out for a nearby butler of hers to prepare the carriage for Ciel and Ciere.

A moment after another butler arrived with a coat on hand. Angelina took it from him and wrapped the coat around Ciel, buttoning it up before doing the same to unconscious Ciere.

The four walked out of the hospital together. Ciel hold onto Ciere's hand, not letting go.

Sebastian politely give his gratitude towards Angelina for the carriage and sat Ciere inside before assisting Ciel to go inside.

"Are you really going? You should stop at my house" Angelina fretted, while Ciel just shook his head.

"No. I'm going." Ciel state, rejecting her offer.

"You should get that eye check on." She said, stubbornly trying to hold him back.

"There is no need. Sebastian already treated it." Ciel replied immediately and Angelina gave out a look of disappointment before hugging Ciel once more "Ciel, I'll give this to you." She handed a ring, the same ring that he have always seen on his Father's hand.

"The others burned down. This was the only one left." She said.

"Thank you." Ciel muttered in daze then waved her off. Sitting beside Ciere the carriage started moving. Not looking back, only focusing his eyes forward.

'Let the game begin.'