you grin wider. the jig is up, my man. "what!?" Henry gasped, clearly startled now. "what evidence do you have?" you simply trot over to a brown dog and tap his muzzle. if you'd please. "mew." he nods and, with effort, spits out a small dog shaped skull out if his mouth. thanks much! "meow!" you chirp, pawing the skull to sebastian. oh, no problem kitty cat. "raarf." he whispers cheerfully. sebastian picks up the skull and shows it to the crowd. "it was found in your mansion, I confirmed the teeth marks on James match the teeth in this skull." the crowd is quite taken aback by this, and Harry breaks out in a sweat. "do you see it now, the truth behind the demon hound?"
you then trot over to a projector and press a button, showing the same wolf head silhouette in the grey clouds. I was stupid to have fallen for this. "it's shadow is nothing but a projection." you stepped back, looking quite smug. you then trot over to sebastian as he takes out a small bottle of that illuminating dust. "the glowing is phosphorescent dust.." he tips it over and pours it onto the ground near your paws. "sprinkled onto a normal dog." you inhale and blow into it, creating a glowing green cloud. "the demon hound is merely an illusion, a story made-up by an evil man." Ciel speaks up. "the man you let rule your village. this man. Henry Barrymore."
"No! this is all nonsense!" he tries to sound angry, but you can scent his fear on him. "you can't fool them, where's your evidence!?" you raise your chin and trot over to the bound dog. you hold a paw out to him. may I? "mreow?" almost at once, he spits his trinket out. here, take it, you've earned this! "Yip!" he pipes cheerfully. you purr and nodded and turned around and held up the small cloth for everyone to see. "what I fine material. I wonder why the dog was so eager to hang on to it." sebastian steps out of the way as you walk up to the crowd so they can get a closer look. "interesting behavior, don't you think?"
Harry now had the look of fear. "wha.. what the hell..!?" you narrowed your eyes at the man as sebastian elaborated. "yes, a scrap of cloth from your pants." he stated coldly. "torn off by James' dog after you attacked his master. you recognize it, yes?"
Harry was cornered now. his people were turning on him. the truth was revealed and there was no turning back. "give up barrymore!" ciel called to him. "it's all over now!" yeah! you killed my master! you will pay! pay I tell you! "BARK! ARF! ARF! BARK!" James' dog flew off his hinges for a moment pulling at his chain and barking furiously at the man, foaming at his mouth. you trotted to him, and pushed him back with your forepaws. easy. your master has been avenged now. "meow.." you muttered to him, pushing him back, glancing back as they picked the guilty man up and carry him away. you snort and nod.
good riddance.
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James' dog looked at you, the upmost graduate as you unchained him, using your long claws as keys to undo the lock. thank you so much, kitty cat! you didn't have to save me, but you did! not only that, but you even avenged my master! "Bark! Raf!" he yipped happily, wagging his tail. you shook your head. hey, you're amazing yourself. defending your master till the end. you've earned a second chance in life. "meow." you reply, placing a paw on his shoulder. the dog suddenly licks your face, covering it in smelly dog slobber. Thank you! thank you, thank you! "Bark arf! arf!" he gushed. you leap back and use your paw to wipe your face off. not.. a problem. "mreow..." you say, breathlessly, trying to hide your disgust. the dog looks you over, sniffing at your dirty, bloody body. you sure you're gonna be okay? "Rrruuor?" he asked, worriedly. you nod reassuringly. no worries, my friend. I'm just a bit banged up. I may get an earful from my master for doing this to myself, but I'll survive. it was worth it after all. "mrreeoowww." you reassure softly. you put your paw on his shoulder. what about you? with no master.. what's your plans now? "mew?" you ask in concern. he looks down, with a solemn expression. he suddenly looks up, a fire in his eyes. I... I'm gonna gather the rest of master's dogs.. and start a pack! to live freely and roam the village! "Bark!" he states firmly.
your ears perk. oh? Like.. a wolf pack of sorts? "arw?" you tip your head to the side. he nods, looking determined. yeah. as much as I want to stay with you.. I'm gonna restart. I'll make sure no dog is to suffer and perish like many have ever again. We shall work together! "ARF!" he then offers a wink to you. and you're my inspiration. I'll be sure to tell everyone about you and and make you a legend here. "Rark!" he bows his head to you. that's my thanks to you, for saving my life. "Rarf." you blink, suddenly feeling warm all over. it's my honor. "Meow." he raises his head and looks you in the eye. I realized, I never asked your name. what is it? "rraur?" he asked with a tip of his head. you bow politely to him. I am (name), Javanese of the Phantomhive household. "mreow." you look back up at him. do you have a name? "mew?" he lifts his chin proudly. call me (dog name). "Bark!"
his ears perk at a realization. oh! and here! "rark!" he lowers his head and paws at his neck. before you can question him, he yanks his blue collar, and places it at your paws. it is a token of my appreciation. it's not much.. but.. James gave that to me. use it to remember this moment! ..to remember me! "Arf!" you purr, as the gratitude threatens to overwhelm you. if only.. I... you look back at your tail and see the worn, blue ribbon around your tail still. ah, here we are. with no other words, you pull it off and push it to his paws. and you shall use this to remember me by. "Purreow." the dog's eyes glitter at the cloth. he picks it up in his mouth. thank you... I promise I won't forget this. "raph!" he thanks, in a whisper. he turns to walk away. I must go now. I have a pack to start. "Rark." he says firmly. he glances back. and this pack shall be called... "rrrrph..." he looks down for a moment, before his ear twitches. 'the pack of (name) James!' in honor of you and your nobility! until we meet again, brave (name)! "Bark!"
with that he runs off, past the phantomhive members and toward the village. FOR JAMES! "HOOOWWL!!" he howls between clenched teeth as he ran. you limped towards his direction a few paces and sit back on your haunches, watching. from behind, the phantomhive members gather around behind you, with finny crouching down behind you. "you're such an amazing kitten, (name). you know that?" he whispers to you, tenderly petting your dirty, bloodied head. "you stepped in and saved that pup when you didn't have to." You look up at him, purring softly, a very prideful glint in your eyes. His lip quivers at how you still purred, despite how battered you were. He giggles, a small tear running down his eye. "you're such a good girl. A very good girl." he picks you up and hugs you gently, careful not to add pressure to your still tender wounds. Sebastian, however, had an ever so slight sneer on his face. "How unfortunate." He uttered almost inaudibly. "Mistress has formed a bond with that pitiful creature..." he murmured. you just start purring to yourself, looking off to where (dog) had run off, clutching his collar between your paws.
goodspeed, little canine.
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back at the castle, a rainstorm had struck. you're laying curled up on your favorite cushion, all wrapped up and mended. another case closed. this time, with a happy ending. you thought with a purr. "very well done today, master. The case is closed, master!" you meow cheerfully. Ciel had his back to you, facing the window, watching the rain outside. he shuts his eyes and chuckles cooly. "ah, not so fast, dear." he says, turning around to face you, freezing your veins with a cold glare in his eye. "..Master?" you asked, taken off guard. his eye looks to your bloodied body to your face. What did I- your heart stopped for a split second as you realized the gravity of what he was referring to. "...Oh." you uttered. silence fell over you as you and ciel engage in a tense staring contest. "I... have a reason." you finally spoke up. ciel lifted his chin lightly, as if he were saying, 'go on'. with a clear of your throat, you sit up and raise your head.
"it's simple. I couldn't bare another pointless death." you responded lightly. "besides, it DID earn you the time to expose that barrymore brain to everyone, yeah?" He didn't look completely convinced. Just a blink. "... ahem, and! I saved your favorite animal! eh? Eh? Not bad, hm?" you tried you smile, but it still kinda hurt, with a split lip. he stares for a moment before sighing and shutting his eye with a thin smile. "very well. I'll let it slide this once....." he walks up to you. "besides... I believe your injuries are punishment enough." he says, poking your bandaged back, causing a flinch from you. "But if it happens again..." he narrows his eye at you. "Understood..." you utter, slumping back down to your belly. "I must say mistress..." sebastian suddenly starts. "the fact that you'd sacrifice your delicate life for such a low creature... it's rather distasteful, don't you think?" sebastian mutters, sounding more disappointed than usual. you snort in slight offense. "Well, unlike YOU, mr. Michaelis." you almost hissed. "I hold respect for ALL creatures. no matter how low." sebastian snickers, running a hand over your head. "fair enough, my lady." he coos, earning a purr from you. ciel makes a 'hmph' sound and scoops you up, clearly giving into his envy again. "we can leave when the rain lets up." sebastian stares at the boy for the moment before nodding. "indeed." you just purr and snuggle up to ciel.
I'm just glad this dog business is over...
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Call this part overkill, but come on, James' dog deserves it.