Sebastian and Aurora had returned with a tired Ciel to Phantomhive Manor. The manor was still quiet, the other servants being in the hospital recovering from the fire in London some time before.
Ciel was sound asleep in Sebastian's arms, his face nestled against the demon's shoulder, and soft snores escaping him. Aurora followed just behind them, right arm in a makeshift sling- that was in fact Sebastian's tie, and her wings unfurled, dragging along behind her like a cloak. She watched from the doorway as Sebastian laid the boy down, tucking him in before pausing to watch for a moment.
Then, he joined the blonde at the door, putting an arm around her and guiding her into the parlor where an array of medical supplies had been set. "Sit." he said, beckoning her with a hand towards an ottoman. Aurora obeyed, sitting while he took a seat in the chair behind her, his fingers gently taking to hand one of her wounded wings before slowly dabbing at them with an iodine-like substance.
Aurora grit her teeth, whining a bit in pain. Sebastian shushed her, "It is alright, my angel." Aurora nodded, biting her inner cheek as he cleaned her wounds. He wrapped her wings with a bandage, before pausing, "Would you like help sheathing them?"
Aurora shook her head, "I think I'll keep them out for now... Thank you." Sebastian kissed her cheek. "Of course."
He left then, returning to the boy's side for the remainder of the night. Aurora had changed into a night gown, and was in the doorway, watching him. Her fingers gripped the edge of the door, finger pressed against the dark stained wood. Sebastian was stiff as a board, not once moving.
He doesn't even breath...
She stepped slowly into the room, bare feet against the plush blue carpet. "Hey..." She murmured, "Come on, you can't stay here all night. Come to bed with me."
Sebastian didn't respond, and she looked at the child in bed.
Ciel was deep in sleep, and would be resting for days, replacing a soul into a body was no easy task.
There was always risks that something could go wrong.
She supposed that was why her lover was so fixated on watching over him.
She hugged the demon tightly, pressing her body against his, and watching over the sleeping boy in bed.
That was only the first night.
The second, after subtle prompting from Aurora, Sebastian complied to rest. They returned to the butler's room, playing card games and petting Sebastian's tiny black feline, Noire. It was late when Aurora gave a small, squeaky yawn- making the demon smile. "Is my angel tired?" He teased. Aurora sighed, "I believe so..." She went to move, but Sebastian's hand shot out to gently stop her.
"Sleep here." He insisted, "So I might watch over you."
Aurora shifted uncomfortably. "I can manage on my own."
Sebastian insisted once more, "Stay here. I can protect you. What happens if Claude or Lilli come? I cannot let them harm you. I could never forgive myself." Noticing her discomfort, he stood. "If it soothes you, I can lay on the floor? Or stand in a corner? Just outside the room if you wish?"
Aurora sighed, "I do not- Malphas...." She caught his hand, "No. It is fine. Share the bed with me. Please." She smiled sweetly, and offered her hand to him.
Sebastian smiled, shaking his head, and catching her hand in his, letting her pull him into the bed beside her. They laid facing one another, grinning. Aurora reached out to push a strand of dark hair behind his ear. "Promise me you will at least try to sleep?"
Sebastian smirked, "But of course. And you know I would never lie to you, my dear sweet angel. I adore you far too much." He kissed her on the top of the head before settling down beside her, draping an arm over her side.
"Sleep, love. I will see you when we wake."
It was the middle of the night, Sebastian laid awake, Aurora snoozing at his side. The angel was clinging to him, humming songs in her sleep. A breath escaped her, and Sebastian felt the heat against his neck, biting back a soft moan of desire.
She doesn't even realize how something so simple can...
A scream and a cry startled them both, and in seconds they were in Ciel's room. Ciel was terrified, shaking and his little body heaving with sobs. "Ciel!" Aurora exclaimed, kneeling at his side and holding the boy in her arms. "What is it? Ciel are you hurt?" Ciel curled into her arms, hands gripping his head as he wailed. "It- it won't stop! My head-!"
Aurora hushed him, brushing a hand through his hair to massage his scalp. "It's alright Ciel. It was just a dream..." Ciel whimpered, "C-can you and Sebastian stay here? Please?"
The immortal couple looked briefly surprised before sharing a look. Neither could deny their young master. "Of course, young master." They both said without hesitation. But shock shook them when Ciel scooted into the middle of the bed, his cheeks dusted pink from embarrassment at the silent request.
Sebastian bit back the annoyed sigh, snapping his fingers to change his attire into loose pajamas to match his lover's as he climbed into the bed, he and Aurora sandwiching the boy between them. The demon couldn't deny this was definitely one of the weirder requests he had gotten from any of his masters, especially a traumatized thirteen year old boy.
Ciel seemed to relax, especially as Aurora pulled an arm around him, gently hushing him.
"Goodnight... mother... father..." The drowsy boy murmured.
Sebastian's jaw parted only slightly, a small sound of shock escaping him as he then glanced up at Aurora. The angel simply smiled and pulled the boy close, "Goodnight, Ciel." Ciel was quick to drift into sleep after that, and Sebastian looked at the angel, "We are never to speak of this again. Understood?"
Aurora smiled, "Whatever is the matter, Sebastian? Don't tell me you haven't ever thought about being a father? I'm sure you and Lilli at least considered it." Sebastian sighed,
"Lilli... Lilli wanted an heir.
Not a child she could... do well by.
She wanted a spawn to entrap me with her for the rest of eternity. But it just never worked.
So she comes to drag me out of every contract she could just to try. Eventually I just got tired of it."
He looked down at Ciel, "Just the idea of having a child destroyed our relationship, lack thereof." Aurora frowned, reaching over the sleeping boy between them to put a comforting hand on his. "I'm sorry. I didn't intend to bring a bad memory."
Sebastian scoffed, "Sorry? I could care less for it. Now- goodnight Aurora."
Aurora watched as he rolled over, his back to her and Ciel. Aurora frowned, settling down beside the earl, pulling the blue haired child close and closing her eyes to sleep.
The nights continued much the same- Sebastian and Aurora waking midway through the night to Ciel's cries, and the boy would demand Aurora and Sebastian sleep in the bed with him. But slowly returning to himself, he ordered them to both be gone the moment he fell asleep, and never breath a word of it.
Sebastian couldn't agree more, but looked forward to when he would be able to leave the bed. Sebastian himself however was caught in an inner turmoil. He had indeed fallen out with Lilli. So when he and Aurora left the young master's room before dawn, he walked out to the garden.
"Lilli," He called. "I know your here, quit hiding yourself." Nothing.
Strange... She is not here... But if she is not here then where-
His vermillion eyes flashed in panic, and his anxiety sent him racing to Aurora's room, only to find the angel asleep in her bed. She was cuddled against her pillow, a smile on her face, and sleeping soundly.
Relief flooded through him.
Thank Lucifer... She is alright...
Sebastian walked slowly into the room, his steps not making a sound. He stopped before her bedside, shadowing her.
How is it... That I do not understand what I am to do now?
She not simply exquisite.
She is everything.
But she is a distraction.
Sebastian stared at her, eyes glowing with the soft red hellfire.
In all of his contracts, all his life- he had never had this problem. Now- he was not only in love with an angel, but he was mated to Lilli, and at the same time playing parent and protector to his young master.
Of course there was the role of butler tossed in, but that wasn't the point.
A demon could simply not love.
Not other than their mate of course. But even that concept alone was complex. Demon's did not love like any other breed, whether reaper, angel, or human- the closest they could come to such an emotion, was lust. That was his understanding at least.
But Lilli was his mate, and while he was often annoyed with her- he supposed he did care for her. But at the same time- and with a burning passion, he loved his angel. What irked him more was they had yet to address their relationship.
While they had that one night in Paris, and their short reunion after he returned without Ciel's soul- they'd never spoken of their night together or anything else. Sebastian watched the angel, she was beautiful- but he supposed that went for all angels.
Sebastian reached down, brushing a few fingers through Aurora's blonde locks. Soft like silk, the color and almost white blonde with hints of soft gold. Sebastian couldn't stand it. Gently, he moved her over a bit and laid down beside her.
If not for relations, for comfort. He buried his face into her silky hair and closed his eyes, he dozed, not fully in sleep but on the verge. Ensuring he would be able to aide his young master if the situation called for it.
Aurora smiled in her sleep and cuddled close to him. Sebastian hummed, putting an arm around her and holding her close.
Claude Faustus was in the woods behind Trancy Manor, laying in a den of branches and trees a blanket draped over his nude form as well as the lean figure beside him. His company's stark black hair was loose, the red ribbon that once held it in a braid lay nearby.
The demoness herself, Lilli- had been his mistress as of late. Lilli would come to him during the days, and in the midst of his work, they would have their little tryst. Claude and Lilli had been together since Lilli discovered Sebastian's infidelity. Heartbroken (to an extent), and knowing her reputation in hell could be in danger, she found Claude.
Their first time had been out of anger. But it aroused them both so the affair continued. Each night after Claude would lay Alois to rest, and vowing to make 'one hell of a feast' from the blonde boy, he would make the trip to the den in the woods, and spend the night with Lilli. "What is it Claude?" Lilli murmured, feeling him move.
"It's night." He said, "Shouldn't you be going to beg Malphas to impregnate you?" Lilli scoffed, "He's touched an angel. How can I lay with him knowing he's touched something so- pure?" Claude chuckled, "Lilli my dear, you are quite picky." Lilli purred, wrapping herself around Claude. "Of course I am, I am simply one hell of a demoness."
Claude growled and kissed her. "That you are, Lilli. That you are."
Aurora stirred, and was surprised to find Sebastian by her side. She didn't know what to feel. Should she be happy? Angry? Afraid? Ashamed? Sebastian was a mated demon. Married by her standards. And while they hadn't done anything proactive recently, she felt sick just thinking about it. But at the same time she felt rather thrilled. Aurora shifted in bed, but startled as an arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her close.
"Good morning." A familiar voice muttered.
Aurora rolled over to face Sebastian. The demon had a soft smile on his face and he was curled close to her. "Good morning," Aurora greeted softly. Sebastian furrowed his brow, crimson colored eyes flashing in concern. "Is everything alright, angel?" Aurora nodded, "Yes. Yes of course. I'm fine."
Sebastian looked slightly suspicious but before he could say anything he felt the familiar burn of the contract seal on his hand. "Forgive me, my lady. The young master is calling me." Aurora nodded, watching him leave. She slipped out of bed and changed into a maid's dress. Mey-Rin, Finny and Bard were still in the hospital and wouldn't be back for another few days. Aurora walked into the kitchen and started breakfast, humming to herself off as she mixed the batter for some pancakes. She stiffened suddenly as a blade was pressed to her throat.
"You little whore!" A feminine voice snarled, from behind the angel. "How dare you even touch my mate!" Aurora swallowed, panic beginning to drown her, "Lilli I swear I- it, it was so sudden nothing's happened since then! I promise- nothing!" Lilli snarled, "You still pose a threat. You've seduced my Malphas, so in return I will be shipping you off to hell! And know I will take great pleasure in torturing you when we get to hell!"
Aurora shivered. She could only pray Sebastian walked in before something happened. Lilli trailed a hand along where Aurora's wings were concealed, "Hmm... Oh how much fun I'll have severing your wings over and over again. Until your body can no longer regenerate them." Aurora squeezed her eyes shut as the demoness ran her hands over her body.
Sebastian... please help...
Almost just after Aurora's silent prayer, the door to the kitchen opened. "Aurora, the young master has-" He cut himself off, eyes widening in surprise when he spotted the scene before him. "Lilli." He said surprised, "What are you doing here?" Lilli hissed, "You cheater! You liar! How could you?!" Sebastian froze for a split second, but then all hell broke loose. "Me? Me? At least I only slept outside of our relationship once! Don't act all innocent, Lil- I know you've gone around behind my back!"
Lilli hissed, "Well maybe if you would give me more attention I wouldn't be so starved!"
Sebastian snarled, crimson eyes glowing.
"You are the one who has done absolutely nothing but pester me for centuries!
Do you seriously have to wonder why I would stray?
You're incredibly vexing me about the idea of an heir!
You blame me for the fact we've had none! It takes two to tango Lilli!
It cannot be entirely my fault!"
Lilli snarled, her sharp talonlike nails digging into Aurora's upper arm. The angel gave a gasp of pain. And it was at that sound did Sebastian leap into action. The demon and demoness were locked in a brutal battle a moment later. Sebastian ripped Aurora from Lilli's grasp, causing Lilli's nails to drag across the angel's skin before she was let go.
Aurora watched from her place on the ground, eyes wide as saucers as she watched the couple fight. Lilli slashed at her mate with talons, Sebastian deflected every move and fought back with just as much force. It didn't take very long for them to tire each other out. Sebastian, being the the bigger person, grabbed Lilli by the arm and dragged her outside.
Leaving Aurora alone to tend to her wounds.
"We need to talk." Sebastian hissed.
Lilli shook her arm free from his iron grip. "It would seem so."
Sebastian had dragged her outside to the back of the garden. "Lilli, you can't do this. You need to leave, now." Lilli snarled, "That little imp is a homewrecker! If you want to save us you'll let me kill her and send her to hell's torture chambers where she is supposed to be."
Sebastian was quiet. "Lilli," He said when he finally spoke, "This isn't working out. It hasn't been working between us for quite sometime." Lilli's pale red eyes widened. "What?" Sebastian spoke clearly, no doubt shone in his eyes or was reflected in his words. "Lilli Flos De Morte, I will no longer have you as my mate."