Angels and Demons: The Prophecy

Disclaimer: I do not own Kuroshitsuji, devils, angels, Heaven, Hell, God or anything related to religion. I would like to think I own myself but I’m not even sure about that….ah well Enjoy this chapter.

Authors Note: Okay so I might have lied now that I think about it. I don’t think Grell will be in this chapter but hey I haven’t typed it yet so we’ll see. I wanted to state the prophecy in this chapter but it seems too soon, so we’ll see what happens with that too. You might have to wait until the next chapter. Also I was thinking a little smut this chapter nothing big but we’ll see about that too. I’m supposed to be the author I should know what’s going on dammit but I don’t!!!! (even with an outline this is a sad fact.)
What I do know is that this isn’t going to be a very long story maybe 3 or 4 more chapters and then the Epilogue and that’s it….We’ll see on that too…..

Anyway thanks once again to my beta…and I still want you to write your story URRRR….
Enjoy!
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Chapter 3
It was a beautiful day out. The sun was high in the sky, the birds were singing. It would have been a perfect day if not for the bad news that Archangel Raphael was preparing himself to bestow upon his fellow angels.

He was called to God’s office prior to the announcement, where he was told the bad news. One of their angels, Ciel, had gone missing. Now, Ciel had only been with them for three years; which was a lot less than a lot of the other angels that Raphael knew, but he has a soft spot for Ciel. He was a kind, happy soul who always saw the good in everything. He was one of those people that always looked on the Brightside of things even if he found himself lost in a pitch-black tunnel. Ciel made everyone laugh, and if he saw someone was troubled or upset he took it upon himself to help them out. Raphael came to see Ciel as a very good friend, almost like a younger brother if you would. He knew others who also felt like this about Ciel, and that’s why he was dreading giving the news to everyone.

Raphael looked out into the crowd from the platform he was currently standing on. This platform was typically used for bands to perform on. When they held parties everyone would gather here to dance, eat, drink, and socialize, but today every angel that was gathered here was called to hear his announcement. An announcement that would most likely take away their merriment much like it did his. The Archangel cleared his throat into the microphone to signify to all the others that he was ready to deliver his news. When they had all quieted down he began to speak.

“Good day everyone. I’m sure that you have all had a very busy day planned ahead of you and I am very sorry for this interruption. But I am afraid that I have some bad news. A few days ago, one of our brothers, Ciel, was sent down Hell for the annual report. Sadly, he has not yet returned.” He paused, waiting for the anticipated murmurs and gasps of everyone to settle, and then continued. “I spoke to Father earlier, and he told me that Ciel is still alive, but he does not know what has happened to him. He might be injured and could even be in danger as we speak. We are asked to be patient and to give Ciel a few more days to return home. Father does not sense any immediate danger. If he has not returned by then, we are going to send a search party down to Hell, and we will need some of you to volunteer. If anyone is interested in volunteering please see me or one of the other Archangels. Furthermore, if anyone has heard any information about him please tell us right away. We are all hoping that our little brother will return home safely. Thank you.”

Immediately after his announcement four angels approached him.

“I would like to volunteer to be in the search party!” shouted the blond haired boy eagerly. He was a bit on the shorter side and donned pink clips in his hair.

“Yes, Meirin and I would also like to volunteer.” Spoke another. This blond, was taller and his hair was cut short.

“Ho Ho Ho,” came another voice from the crowd. Raphael took it to mean that he too wanted to volunteer. These four angels were always found hanging around their lost angel; so there was no question as to why they would want to help get him back as soon as possible.

“Thank you for your support.” Raphael said. “When we are ready to send out the search party we will let you know.”

Unbeknownst to Raphael, his announcement had also caught the attention of another angel. She was a tall, skinny woman; who wore her hair short and loosely curled to lay about her porcelain complexioned face. She also had a habit of tucking one side of her hair behind her ear. When she heard the announcement she kept a smile on her face but the fiery anger in her eyes told a completely different tale.

“Shit,” she thought. “This could be problematic if this is….” She left that thought hanging “I have to go check it out.” Immediately after Raphael was done speaking she left the gathering. After walking out the gates of Heaven, and she was out of sight, she began to morph. Her body turned into that of a man’s. You could tell by their faces, and body structure that they were one in the same person, but she was careful to never show her other side to other’s around her. Keeping her male form a secret was detrimental to her plan. Opening up his wings he began his descent to Hell.

Ash, her male name, was well known in Hell. He would visit Hell a couple of times a month and find a few big, tough, scary demons to fight. This was his way of keeping in shape and avoiding getting rusty. He couldn’t be rusty for the big battle.

He headed right for Cresil’s house. Cresil was a lazy demon who only stepped outside when he wanted to eat. Other than that he stayed in his house listening to the gossip and going on’s of the world around him. If Ash wanted to find where Ciel was he would know. Knocking on his door he could hear the sigh of that big oaf inside as he went get up. When Cresil answered the door his eyes went wide. Ash had kicked his ass in a fight not so long ago, and left him beat up pretty badly physically and emotionally.

“Hey Cresil. Mind if I come in? I have some questions for you.”

After about ten minutes of talking to Cresil, Ash left the house knowing everything he needed to know. The oaf squealed like a pig right after the door closed, telling him everything. So Sebastian had the little angel, how interesting.
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Every day, for the past few days, Sebastian had gone out leaving Ciel alone. He would leave in the morning and would not return until late that night. Ciel wouldn’t have minded him going out and having fun, if it weren’t for the fact that it left him utterly bored. Television was fun for a few hours, but not days on end. He had just finished cleaning the house for what must have been the tenth time today and he still felt restless. He needed to stretch his legs and get some fresh air, but he was too afraid to go out alone. So he walked into Sebastian’s room and took a nap on his bed.

When Sebastian came home later that night he brought home some fresh meat with him. He had come in contact with a new demon today. The new ones scared easily and were so fun to chase. This one gave him quite a good workout. After preparing and cooking the meat for the two of them, he called Ciel to the table.

Ciel entered the room with his hair a mess, his shirt rumpled, rubbing the sleep his eyes. Sebastian quickly glanced down at his plate when he caught himself staring. Angels, why did they have to look so darn cute when they woke up, unlike those filthy maggots down here?

“Thank you.” Ciel mumbled sitting down.

Ciel ate his meal in silence, which Sebastian found very unusual. Normally the little brat was chewing his ear off going on and on about nonsense. Shows he had watched that day, his life back in heaven, basically anything he could think of. Sebastian thought that having a silent dinner would be nice and relaxing but after days of hearing his incessant rambling it was…strange?

“Ciel?”

“Hmmm?” Ciel looked up from his plate.

“What’s” Sebastian made a face as he forced himself to finish his question. “wrong?”

“Oh…it’s nothing. Don’t worry about it.”

“If my prey is depressed before I kill him it would be no fun. I don’t want to kill something that is already longing for death. They taste of despair. Not sweet and delicious like a soul should taste.” Sebastian said licking his lips.

“I guess I am just house sick. I have been stuck inside these walls for days with nothing to do but watch television, clean, sleep. I long for air, to stretch my legs, to look up at the sky.”

“Hmmm,” Sebastian said thinking. “Okay, tomorrow I will take you out.”

“Really!?!” Ciel said excited, quickly perking up.

“Yes. Tomorrow I will take you for a quick walk around Hell, but I’m afraid it cannot be for very long. I have things to do and I do not want to risk being out for a long period of time. I do not know who I will run across and though most fear me they might attack for a tasty morsel, like yourself.”

“Oh thank you Sebastian!!!” Ciel cried flinging his arms around him.

Sebastian immediately pushed him off. “Keep this up and you won’t be going anywhere.”

“Right Sebastian. I’m sorry.” But even the demons rudeness could not wipe the smile off of Ciel’s face.

The next day Ciel awoke chipper making breakfast for himself and the demon. After breakfast Sebastian gave Ciel a coat to hide his wings noting that they might be able to stay out longer if he kept them hidden. They departed.

Ciel walked around happily, face to the sky. He was excited to be out, even if it was in such a desolate place like Hell. They encountered a few demons on their way, each more hideous and disgusting then the last. Some had giant gouges in their bodies, other with their eyes dangling from their sockets, some with bugs crawling from their ears, and others were just deformed beyond belief. To think that these souls were once human! Ciel let out a shiver, but even this would not ruin his walk. He was happy to be getting some exercise for once, but wished he was able to fly.

The two must have been walking for at least twenty minutes when they began to turn around. As they were walking back Ciel saw a demon advancing out of the corner of his eyes in the distance. It was a giant viper! He was so long that Ciel wasn’t even sure he could see where his tail had ended. His tongue was poking out from between his pointy teeth. He was heading right towards them! Scared, Ciel grabbed Sebastian’s arm, pulling himself against the demon as if he were trying to melt into him for safety. Sebastian turned to reprimand Ciel for his actions and ask him what he was doing when he saw the demon.

“Oh, that is Botis. He is able to see the past and the future. He only comes out when he has something important to say.” Sebastian said frowning. “I wonder what he wants.” Stopping, Sebastian waved him over. “Botis, after I bring my friend here home I will stop and see you. We shouldn’t be too much longer. I am sorry for the inconvenience” he said with a bow, then straightened posture and continued on their path.

Even though the danger was gone Ciel was still shivering scared. He clung to the demon’s arm the rest of the way home. Sebastian allowed this until they reached the threshold of his home, then he pushed him away harshly.

“Let go of me! Do not be such a baby! The danger was over and done with. Angels. You guys are such weaklings. I do not even know why I bother. You better taste damned good for such an incompetent foul. Flinching away and hiding at the sight of the slightest danger. Can’t do anything for yourself? Do you always have to look for others to help you? You were probably coddled up there, but down here, if you want to go out again you better suck it up and not cower. Cowering feeds the demons energy and it just makes them crave you more. So unless you have a death wish, grow up!” Sebastian shouted. Feeling a bit relieved after his vent he looked at the boy.

Ciel was sniffling, and his lips were quivering. He looked like he was about to-

“WAAAHHH” Ciel cried aloud. “Why do you have to be so mean?” Sniffle. “It’s not my fault that I’m weaker than them. It’s not my fault that I’ve never seen a demon before. And of course I’m going to be afraid of someone who wants to eat me.” He said as the volume of his sobbing increased.

Sebastian sighed.

“I’m sorry Ciel I didn’t mean it.”

“Yes you did.”

“Fine I did, but can you shut up that crying is quite bothersome.”

His comment only made the little angel sob louder.

“I said shut up!!!” Sebastian yelled stalking up to Ciel. “If you won’t do it yourself, I’ll do it for you.” He said.

Grabbing his arm he slammed their lips together.

That made Ciel shut up alright. The little angel was so shocked that he didn’t know what to do. He just stood there letting the older male kiss him hungrily, not moving at all. That is until he felt the demon’s tongue slip in his mouth. Regaining his senses he pushed the demon away.

“How dare you ki-…” Ciel started to say angrily when he was cut short by a piercing pain that left him grasping at his face desperately. He was doubled over in pain. “IT BURNS!!!!!” He yelled, falling to the floor shaking and shivering, his body convulsing.

“Ciel?” Sebastian said worriedly. He was surprised at the different ways that Ciel’s body was contorting thanks to the spasms. Kneeling next to him, Sebastian tried to steady the boy’s body. After a few moments Ciel was finally still; however, his chest heaving up and down, he was panting heavily, and a whimper escaped his throat.

“Ciel what happened?” He asked once more.

“I…I don…don’t know.” Ciel managed to force the words out. When Ciel looked up at him Sebastian saw that burned into Ciel’s left eye was the same symbol that had been marked on his own hand many years ago.

“Ciel…” Sebastian implored. Staring at the angel’s eye he brought his hand up to his cheek to get a better view. He wanted to examine it more closely.

Ciel saw Sebastian’s hand move towards his face and jumped up.

“DON’T TOUCH ME DEMON!!!” He screeched.

With those words said, Ciel ran into Sebastian’s bedroom locking the door behind him.
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Sorry no Grell or prophecy for you. Ah well next time. I actually did not see this chapter being that long with the few things that I wanted to put in this chapter, but it was.
Next time: Sebastian gets his fortune told and the prophecy is revealed. ((Really a note of things to do for myself but a preview for you I guess:)))