"Where have you been?!" Ciel asked his butler and maid as they entered his room to help him tidy up his clothes, "Terribly sorry, milord." Aurora said, "it won't happen again." Ciel sighed, "I should hope not. This isn't exactly a holiday. We're still on a job for the queen." Sebastian tied the boy's tie and smiled, "There. Now young master, shall we go join your fiancé and family for breakfast?"
Sebastian and Aurora were standing nearby at all times, ready to serve their master and the Midfords. Paula stood awkwardly alongside them. Lizzie ended up dragging Ciel to several events on board, Sebastian, Aurora and Paula followed the children around to each activity. Sebastian was not thrilled to be in the sun all day, and Aurora was finding quite a bit of humor in it. Paula was serving Ciel and Elizabeth some lemonade and Aurora took the chance to tease her demon. "Enjoying the sunshine, Sebastian?" The demon narrowed his eyes, "I'm not fond of it." Aurora giggled, "Yes, the brooding demon is used to the darkest shadows. Don't worry, I believe the next activity is indoors." Sebastian smirked, "The only activity I would like to do is in our room." Aurora blushed furiously and was quiet. Sebastian chuckled softly to himself, "Would you not agree, Aurora? Was it not you who stated I was simply one hell of a lover?" Aurora shot him a look, "You best not let Paula or Lady Elizabeth hear you say that, if they did it would be detrimental to both us and the young lord." There was a chuckle from behind them, "Oh yes, your relationship getting out would be terrible." They turned and Aurora grinned to see Lucian. "Lucian!" She greeted, "What are you doing here? Are you on oath?" The angel shook his head, "no. I actually have some bad news." Aurora's face fell, "What kind of bad news?" Lucian sighed, "A certain vengeful arch angel has escaped the Lilum. I'm here to warn you of Gabriel attacking you. I would advise staying on your guard, he was last seen in London. But when he found out about your holiday, he disappeared." Aurora looked terrified. "You mean..." She trailed off, her voice shaky. "He's going to kill me?" Lucian nodded, "That's what the council is afraid of." Sebastian looked over, "How did he escape the Lilum? It's near impossible to evade them." Lucian frowned, "Your ex mate heard Aurora's angelic cry of grief. It echoed throughout parts of Heaven and Hell. You gave everyone quite a shock, Lord Malphas. The Demon Angel would have come up herself, but she's overseeing something to do with demon wars." Sebastian looked shocked, "Demon wars?!" Lucian nodded, "Fights have broken out among demons, and because their Lord isn't there they've been reckless. I wouldn't worry, Lucifer calmed them, he's assisting Lady Lust Lucia in soothing them." Sebastian pulled Aurora to his side protectively, "Should I anticipate the King of Hell visiting me?" Lucian shrugged, "I couldn't say, Lord. But he wasn't too thrilled when he discovered your relationship to Angelica." Lucian looked over, "How are you doing? Have you checked your wings? To see if you've truly Fallen?" Aurora looked at the floor and Sebastian answered for her. "Her eyes are demonic. Rimmed with an angelic silver. I would say she's Fallen, but I don't know for sure. I'd need to take her to the Isle of Death to test her demonic powers." Aurora shook her head, "No. I don't ever want to go back there after what happened with Claude! You know how horrified I was!" Sebastian sighed, "Aurora- you do realize your not the same angel you were before." Lucian nodded in agreement, "You know the Fall changes that." Aurora frowned, "That doesn't go for me. My mother gave birth to me as a Fallen. I would have some tolerance." Sebastian nodded, "That is probably why your eyes are rimmed silver instead of all demonic." He looked back to where Ciel and Elizabeth were playing shuffleboard, "With the current case this could prove a problem." Aurora looked concerned, "What do we do?" Lucian smiled, "Arch Angel Uriel has requested I remain by your side as your guard, Lady Angelica. I am your sword and your shield." Sebastian narrowed his eyes, "I can protect Angelica perfectly fine on my own." Aurora looked at Lucian, "I wouldn't mind if you stayed near. Just... a safe distance away. Patrol the ship for Gabriel." Lucian gave her a nod, "Certainly. I'll leave you alone with your demon." They watched him begin to walk away, but he paused. "Lord Malphas," he said, "Do expect a visit from the Raven or your former mate. They were both quite shaken by the word of your death." He gave the couple a wave and a smile before walking off. Aurora was terrified. "Sebastian." She whispered, "What do we do? Gabriel-" Sebastian cut her off with a quick kiss when no one was looking, "I assure you, if Gabriel makes himself known I will protect you." Aurora shook her head, "No." He looked surprised for a moment. Aurora's eyes were fierce and cold as she spoke her next words. "I want you to teach me how to defend myself. I can't always rely on you to rescue me. You have Ciel. And he comes first. We both know that. We are both bound to him. And my oath to him is as a guardian. I need to be ready to give my life for him should it come to it." Sebastian sighed, "Aurora- we can't train you here. Trust me and Lucian to protect you if Gabriel does come. I'm sure-" Ciel called out suddenly, "Sebastian! Aurora! Come along!" Sebastian put a hand on his angel's shoulder, rubbing comfortingly, "I promise you we will both be fine." He gave her a quick kiss on the cheek before starting after the young master. Aurora sighed and followed after as well.
Eventually Aurora and Sebastian were able to retire to their room around eleven o'clock. Aurora groaned as she walked towards the bed, undoing the back of her dress and grabbing her night gown from her luggage. Sebastian was over in a second, "I don't think you'll need that quite yet, Angelica..." Aurora sighed, "Oh? Might I ask why?" Sebastian smiled and guided her to the en suite bathroom. "I thought we might share a bath before bed." Aurora smirked, "Is this your way of telling me I smell?" Sebastian laughed, "Of course not my love. I just know that you need to relax, and what better way to do that then me bathing you?" Aurora hummed, eyes flashing a silver rimmed magenta. "Well I do like the sound of that..."
Ten minutes later, Aurora was in the bath, Sebastian behind her, massaging the soap into her hair. "Sebastian..." She murmured, "When your done with my hair, why don't you just get in the tub with me and I can do yours?" The butler chuckled, "I do like the idea of getting in the bath with you..." He poured some warm water of her head, rinsing the soap from her hair. Then he pulled it into a pretty side plait before he undressed himself and climbed into the bath with her. Aurora crawled into his lap and leaned on him, closing her eyes as she relaxed on him in the warm water. "I still don't understand how we managed to get a first class room alongside a smaller one for Snake." Sebastian hummed, "Technically it's a shared suite. Snake's room is the locked door in the front of the room, but obviously he won't be coming in here." Aurora smiled, "That's good to hear." She twisted in the butler's arms to kiss him. "But still, why would Ciel get us a room like this?" Sebastian smiled, "Perhaps he was feeling a bit kind. You have rubbed off on him." Aurora laughed, "Not as much as you have! He's practically a son to you now." Sebastian pulled her close and his hands ghosted over her body, "Yes. I suppose he is in a way."
They got out of the tub after some time, Sebastian carrying the angel out of the bath room and into the bedroom bridal style before climbing onto the bed with her. Aurora smiled and pulled him down. The demon above her growled a bit hungrily. They eventually climbed under the covers, and an hour later they were rolling around in the bed, hands running all over each other when there was a knock at the door. They both froze. "Sebastian!" Aurora hissed in a whisper, fear coursing through her. Sebastian stood up and threw on a pair of pants and a night shirt before answering the door, surprised to see Lucian outside the door. "What are you doing here?" The demon deadpanned. Lucian smiled, "Lord. Wonderful to see you. Is Lady Angelica about?" Sebastian growled, his eyes glowing a bright fuchsia. "She's indecent. You can't come in." Lucian sighed, "Well I'm actually here for you, I found someone wandering about the ship who you might want to see." Sebastian groaned, "Can this not wait until morning, Lucian? Angelica and I-" He cut himself off as he noticed Lilli walking over. "Hello, Sebastian." Her eyes were dark, "It is good to see you, alive."
Sebastian stared, speechless. "Sebastian?" Aurora murmured from inside the room, "Who is it?" Sebastian tensed, "Get dressed." He deadpanned, "We have company." Aurora pulled on her night gown and walked over to her demon with a little limp. Lucian hissed, "Have you hurt her?!" Sebastian growled and Aurora shook her head blushing. "No... Quite the opposite, Lucian." Lucian's face was blank and Lilli smacked him, "They had sex you idiotic angel. Do they not teach you these things?" Aurora's eyes widened at the sight of Lilli, and she subconsciously scooted closer to Sebastian and clung to his arm tighter. Sebastian glared at the two supernatural beings who now stepped into the room and took a seat in the sitting area. "Is there a reason your both here?" Sebastian asked, his eyes narrowed as he pulled Aurora close to him roughly while he glared at his former mate. Lilli smirked, "Sebastian-" Sebastian hissed, "You and I are not on good terms, Lilli. You are out of line to address me so casually." Lilli rolled her eyes with a sigh, "Very well. Lord Malphas. I am here with a team of demoness' to dispel the threat of Gabriel. King Lucifer thought I should inform you and your little-" Sebastian snarled, "You address her respectfully, Lilli. Anything less is an insult." Aurora frowned, "Sebastian it's fine." Sebastian snapped, "No it is not! She has been nothing but trouble for us! And now that she's finally out of the picture things are finally getting better!" Aurora sighed and turned his face to meet hers. "You need to calm down. Your going to attract bad attention." Sebastian relaxed a little bit and he nodded for Lilli to continue. "Among this team is-"
The door was thrown open and Sebastian looked surprised to see a demoness that bared a striking resemblance to him. "Mallllphaassss!" She said stretching out his name, "It's been forever big brother!" Sebastian growled, "This is the last thing I need..." The demoness looked at Aurora, "Oh! Is this the angel Lilli wouldn't stop whining about?! She's pretty!" The demoness inhaled getting a little too close for Aurora's comfort. Her eyes glowed a bit and a hungry look was in her eyes. "She smells like a thousand of the finest souls..." Sebastian pulled Aurora behind him then. "Vulpes." Vulpes frowned, "Oh come brother, must you be so formal? Raven works fine you know. Or Ilia." Aurora frowned, "Sebastian? Who is this?" Sebastian sighed, "This, my love- is my dear younger sister." Aurora nodded, "Your twin?" Sebastian nodded, "If it's not obvious. Her title is Lady Ilia Vulpes." Ilia sighed, "Shall I list your titles, your Lordship? Lord Malphas of the Forty Legions, Prince Corvus Of Hell, Lucifer's Eye, Lucifer's Second..." Sebastian waved his hand, "Yes. Enough. Now why are you here?" Ilia grinned, "Oh, Lilli and I are here as part of the Lillum team sent to apprehend Gabriel. We won't be interfering with your work brother, we're only here to make sure he isn't here. We'll be back in hell soon. We just wanted to make sure you lived." Sebastian nodded, "As you can see I am fine. Now go."
Ilia whined as he pushed her out of the room. "Corvus! Come on!" Sebastian shook his head, "I order you, finish your work and get back to hell." Lilli sighed and followed Ilia. "Yes Lord." they said. Lilli paused to glare at Aurora and snarl at her discreetly before leaving. Lucian sighed, "Anyways, everything has been fine so far. No sight of Gabriel. He might not even be coming after you, just going into hiding." Aurora and Sebastian stared as the three left. "What... just happened?" Aurora asked a few minutes later. Sebastian sighed, "I honestly haven't the slightest clue, my dear. Now- shall we continue?" His eyes flashed demonically and Aurora smiled, "We shall."