Can the Damned be Loved?

Chapter 9: To Wish Upon A Star…


Claude's normal golden eyes suddenly became blood red and feline. Snatching you from your beloved, the demonic Trancy butler held you secure in his arms. Ciel stood there, completely taken by surprise. Then the darkness within him rose and bubbled to the surface. Reaching up to rip the black eye patch away from his face, Ciel gritted his teeth in sheer anger.

"Sebastian, this is an order! Kill Alois Trancy and defeat this demon. Bring Lady (y/n) back to me safely!."
Materializing out of the shadows, Sebastian knelt behind his human master, "Yes my lord."

Claude only smirked and chuckled, adjusting his glasses.
"Come now Sebastian, you know that to take from another demon is signing a death warrant."

The black butler removed a white glove, revealing an ornate purple pentagram on is right hand, "I will do as my master commands. Such is the duty of a Phantomhive butler."

From the cradle of Claude's arms, you shrieked, "Enough!!! No one will die because of me! Claude I demand you put me down at once!!!" you slapped his face, pushing and shoving.

The cool demon grew displeased and maliciously glared at you, "You would be wise to restrain yourself my lady. I take orders from Alois Trancy and no one else."

Tears threatened to fall as you backhanded the insolent butler.
"Tsk, Tsk. To speak in such a barbaric way to a lady is most unbecoming, Claude. It might be in your best interest to set the lady down," Sebastian tensed ready to do battle.

Ciel could only watch as his butler and Claude fought with demonic speed, and you were in the middle of it. Claude spun and jumped, dodging Sebastian's offense. The Trancy butler, in an attempt to land a blow on the other, threw you clear into the air. Ciel gasped in fear as he saw you ascend in the moonlight.

"Sebastian! Grab her!"
Seeing you, the black butler flitted up to you.
"No Sebastian!!! Behind you1" You screamed.
Glancing to his left, Sebastian noticed the flash of green from a sword and twisted away.
"Ciel!!! Help me!" you yelled whilst falling.

The young earl ran over and prepared to catch you. Just when you were about to land in his arms, Claude grabbed you for a second time.
"No! Let me alone!! I refuse to go back, tell Alois that I renounce his engagement! I do not wish to marry that hedonistic sociopath!"


Sebastian landed easily on his feet in front of Ciel, "You heard the Lady, she wishes to remain here, and wed MY master. Personally I think the Phantomhive household more befitting," he spouted.

"Whether or not what you might feel is of no concern to me. I don't care where or who she lives or weds, but she belongs to my master. To Alois Trancy. And that is where I shall take her."
With a low crouch, Claude leapt up and disappeared.

~ "Ahh Claude, you brought me back my lovely bride to be!" Alois gloated as the two of you entered the estate.
Successfully pushing out of the demon's hold you stumbled and ran over to your fiancé.
"Alois! As a lady of breeding I've never begged for anything, but please!" you knelt in front of him, grabbing his red frock coat, "Please renege this farce of an engagement! My family will offer you anything you want!" you began to cry.

"I'm begging you Alois! Don't make me do this!" your voice echoed off the walls.

The blond count stared coldly down at you. Deep inside he wanted to strike you, to break you. His overwhelming jealousy of Ciel Phantomhive made him want to violently take you and make you his. Alois' desired to hurt what the earl loved most, Elizabeth wasn't it. Neither were his servants, nor was it Sebastian his demon lap dog. It was you.

"This…dress…is from him?"
"What does that matter!? Are you listening to me?" you shrieked.
The blond count reached down and took a fist full of your hair, snapping the fine comb in half.

"You listen! What makes you think you have the audacity to speak to me that way!? Your family? Whatever I want? I WANT YOU! And I'll be damned to hell if I am refused what is rightfully mine! Do not forget Lady (y/n) you are mine! And soon you will officially belong to me," he leaned close to your face and whispered menacingly, "for better or worse, till death do us part."

Your wide, frantic eyes searched his for any sign of virtue, integrity, honor but found nothing but a sickening insanity. Acting on instinct, your right hand whipped up to connect with the side of his face. With his head snapping to the side, his hand loosened its grip on your scalp. Seizing the chance, you bolted around the dazed count and back into the drawing room. From behind you the sounds of stomping feet tracked you. Panicking, you shut and locked the doors. Soon, pounding racked the door. Alois was outside and he was furious.

"Open the door!"

Scurrying, you saw decorative swords X-ing the eastern wall. You took one out of the heavy scabbard and brandished it in front of you. You had no idea how, but just as soon as you pointed the blade towards the door it burst open. The lock flew off and it the rug with a dull thud. Alois stormed into the drawing room, his face dark save for the red spot where you struck him. He saw you with the sword and laughed outright.

"This is too much! Do you honestly think you could harm me?"
"Yes. Yes I could Alois."
You cold response intrigued him.
"What's this? Moments before you were on the floor begging me to release you from our engagement. Now your threatening me with a sword? You are more like myself then I thought."

With a snarl, you lunged forward. The tip barely missed his side when your wrist was snatched, causing the blade to fall to the floor. Wrestling like beasts, the two of you fought to stave off the other. Alois, proving to be the stronger, shoved you down and pinned you to the floor. The blond count fixed his blue eyes on you as you managed to stay conscious. Your corset restricted your breathing, resulting in you gasping for much needed air. So there you were, panting and weak, trapped beneath Alois.

"See, you cannot overpower me. Your tirade was futile in the end."

The blond bent lower to capture your parted lips. The kiss seared your mouth like molten lava. Tears trickled down your temples, he had stolen your first kiss. The intimate gesture that you had wished to share with Ciel Phantomhive was taken and would never be replaced. Alois tilted his head to conform to the natural shape of your mouth. His lips moved slowly over yours almost tenderly. You hated being subjected to this, yet in the back of your mind couldn't help but think of how soft his lips were…how gentle they felt. Soon without your discretion, your lips moved along with his.

"Now this is interesting, what will my master think?"

Quickly pulling away from the kiss you snapped your head to face the owner of the smooth voice. Sebastian stood in the doorway, covered in blood and holding the decapitated body of an unfortunate triplet. Alois sighed and stood, running a hand through his blond locks.

"What a bother you are turning out to be. You dare to interrupt two in love?"

Smirking, Sebastian tossed the body aside, blood splattering the fine wall, and came towards your prone form. Picking you up, he easily walked out, leaving Alois alone. The demonic butler thinking the rescue too easy, quickened his pace. Breaking into a swift run, Sebastian darted for the front door. However, a forceful blow brought the demon down, slamming on the wooden floors, dropping you in the process. Rolling several feet away, you coughed and shook your head. Looking to Sebastian, you felt the heat in your body leave, there on the floor he lay, his scarlet blood pooling from the open wound in his back. Standing above him was Claude, holing his green sword. The fallen butler spat up more of the thick red fluid, ruining Claude's shoes.

"Nooooo!!! Sebastian!!!!" you screamed.

Your voice seemed far away as you rose to run over. With each agonizing step, Claude's sword lifted higher. Your eyes were wide with fear and panic. Time slowed, and soon you heard, saw, felt nothing. The distinctive flash of green whizzed before you, then as if by magic, suddenly vanished. The sound of piercing flesh permeated in your ears. The moist sensations of soft tissue and organs, the rush of hot blood spewing forth like a waterfall filled your senses. Sebastian's eyes were wide and trembling, blood trickling out of his mouth. His hands clenched into fists as he stared helplessly up at you.

"L…Lady….(Y/n)"

Shaking you reached out for the demon, the servant and friend of your beloved and saw blood on your hand. Gasping, you choked out incoherent words as you looked down. There, sticking out grotesque from your stomach, was a green sword tip. Claude braced behind you, his hands tense around the hilt. Your insides burned as blood projected from your mouth. Your knees buckled and you sank to the floor. Sebastian watched as the light in your eyes faded. You felt cold and thirsty, yet you did not know why. The beautiful pink satin dress was now sodden with red. Disgusted and disgruntled, Claude wrenched the sword from your back. The motion jerked your body in a sickening manner and you fell to the floor. In the distance, you were not sure, you heard Alois screaming. His voice shrieked at Claude and his blue eyes well with angry tears. In your speckled vision, you saw as he beat the demon furiously. scratching and kicking, Alois inflicted numerous injuries to his butler.

"Cure you to hell! You killed her! You killed my fiancé!!! I will rip out your heart and burn it! How dare you do this!! You useless incompetent sod!"
As Alois reigned blows upon is butler, Sebastian managed to rise and feebly gather you up into his arms.

"Lord Alois, May I tae her? My master will want to see her one last time."

The broken count did not respond, only preceded to pummel Claude bloody. Tearing at his face and hair, Alois destroyed Claude's features, disfiguring the demon. The boy screamed and wailed like a banshee.

"She was mine! Not yours! And now she's gone! She's been taken from me by YOU!!! I hate you!"

Claude dealt while his face was mutilated. Sebastian watched the sad display for a few moments before turning to leave. Beyond the estate, Alos' desperate cries could be heard.

~ you shook violently now. Your body ghostly pale, your wound open and raw. Sebastian set you down in the Phantomhive garden. Ciel was inside, pacing. Waiting for Sebastian to return with you. The demon knew this and sighed.
"Se…bastian, don't l…et him…s…see me…like…this," you stuttered.

The butler gently wiped the blood caked hair away from your face, "I won't my lady. I will spare him that pain."

You felt tears fall, and you suddenly felt afraid. You were dying, and no one could help you. You looked up at the shining moon and weakly thought back just a few hours. How happy you were dancing with Ciel. How bright your future seemed. And you gasped as Alois had successfully taken everything from you now. Sebastian's eyes began to glow red. His pupils shrunk into fine lines as your end drew nearer. Your soul was leaving, and he readied himself to devour it.

"Sebas..tian, I…please…let me…be with Ciel…."
Smiling, the demon leaned close to your reddened mouth and opened your lips.
"As you wish, Lady (y/n)."
You stared into those evil eyes, and felt your heart tug. In a flash of purple light, all went black.