Chapter 3 His Butler:The Dinner

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(This has to be one of the longest chapters ive done and im tired please vote and comment since i made a lot of work on this and hope your liking it so far and promise that their will be a lot of plot twists here so be sure to add this to your library for more!" 


Victoria's pov


Today we are expecting a visit from Mr Damiano a from the poseidon company who also works for the Fumtom company i was cleaning some dishes until i sneaked outside of master Ciel's bedroom as i heard Sebastian."Master.it is time for you to wake up,for breakfast today we have a lightly poached salmon accompanied by a delicate mint salad.I can also offer toast,scones,or pain de campagne.Which dish would you care for this morning?" 


"A scone." "Today you have a meeting with Mr. Hughes, the authority on the history of the Roman Empire. And this evening, Mr. Damiano of the Poseidon Company will be paying you a visit." i headd Sebastian say to the young master. "Oh, is that the man I have in charge of stuffed animals at my factory in India? "Yes. I'm told he's Italian. We will of course offer him all the hospitality the estate can provide." "I know this smell.Is this tea earl gray? "Yes from Jacksons of picadilly i told Victoria to pick it for you young master"


"I shall wait for you at the dining table, Master." Sebastian says as he began to walk out until Ciel threw him a dat and Sebastian got it without looking "Well thrown, my lord. Even so, let's save the games for later" I can imagine Ciel frowning as usual since he hates Sebastian." Yes, I suppose you're right, Sebastian.While your on your way out tell Isabelle to come." Sebastian nodded as i shivered and began to tip toe away from the room.


"Looks like you were listening to our conversation..Victoria." i blushed as i looked up at him "I-im sorry Sebastian i was just cleaning up a bit since Mr.Damiano and i want everything spotless for Master Ciel." i stuttered as Sebastian backed me up to a wall as he lifted my chin up and i stared at his eyes as they glowed he was getting closer until Ciel shouted my name.i gritted my teeth and pushed Sebastian away as i ran to his room without glancing over Sebastian.


"What took you so long?!" i bowed as he seemed angry "Im sorry young master i was tidying up the house." "Hmm alright i want to change into something different that good for nothing butler doesnt know how to dress appropriately." i nodded as i began to search in his closets for something formal yet comfortable to wear i showed him what i picked as he nodded and i helped him get changed i bet your asking how i also got a contract out of Ciel and if ill be able to eat his soul well for the most i wont be able to entirely eat him since Sebastian got the contract first and i have mine on my right hand so when the time comes to eat him well ill be off to the underworld again.


"I want you to clean up everything in the house and tell those other fools to help you do i make myself clear.' "Of course Master Ciel." i bowed and stood up leaving the room 'Now i have to the entire job here!' i began to panic on the inside as i ran downstairs and heard Finny cry.


"Ow! Ow ow ow ow ow ow! What was that for, Master? What did i do?" I ran and saw Finny bleeding by the back of his head as he held it."Nothing. I don't need to justify my actions. I quickly grbabed a cloth and ran to Finny as i helped him "Thanks Victoria." he smiled shyly as i returned him a smile and nodded.


"There you are!." Sebastian says suddenly opening the doors as Finny jumped up "Have you finished weeding the courtyard, Finny?." Finny looked shaken so Sebastian knew it was a no "Mey-Rin, have you washed all the beddings?" "O-oh umm well.." she was nervous as she blushed "Baldroy, shouldn't you be preparing for tonight's dinner?" He stood there like nothing mattered well a bit.


"Tanaka... well, I suppose you're all right as you are.Now all of you, we have no time for thumb twiddling this morning. So get to work!" Sebastian raged as everyone began to run "Yes, sir!" "Simply hopeless.And you too Victoria this mansion needs to be spotless."i rolled my eyes as i went to work .


 Sebastian's pov


The silver is polished to a spotless shine. The tablecloth is crisp, clean and wrinkle-free. There is not a single bruised blossom among Master's favorite white roses. And finally, the highest quality ingredients have been gathered to prepare a first-rate dinner. "The table is perfection. This will be an elegant Phantomhive welcome." I sighed as i saw young master was calling for me." Still so much to do and he calls me now." i wiped my hands and placed my tailcoat on again as i walked down the hahalls.



Victoria's pov

I was wiping a away some dist from the portraits as i heard Bardroy's voice "A guest is comin'. All right, then this is our chance. Sebastian looks down on us all the time. Today we will be so perfect he won't even know what 'it 'im. "Ah!". Yeah, that's what he is gonna say." "Ah" "Thats for him to say not you" he said as he grinned as everyone agreed and i walked over to them."Hello guys what are you up to?" "We want to impress Sebastian so he knows that he cant boss us around and we can take cere of the work on our own." Bard says smiling with his cigarette in his mouth.


"That seems wonderful! i hope you get to do it right" "Why dont you help us out?" Finny asked which surprised me "Y-you want my help?" i asked pointing a finger to myself they all nodded as i smiled "I would love to.



Ciel's pov 


Finally Sebastian came "Im a bit hungry.i'd like something sweet." i said blankly "You shouldnt eat now master.you dont want to spoil your appetite for dinner with your guest" "I dont care make me a parfait." "im sorry sir." I gritted my teeth how dare he,well i guess i should call Isabelle or Victoria whatever her name is so she can fetch it for me. "Fine then.about the portrait in the hallway.."


"Yes." "Take it down.I am Ciel Phantomhive,son of Vincent,and i am the head of the house now." i spoke i dont want to see non of my parents faces or anyone from my family "Consider it done my lord." 



"Victoria's pov 


I was finishing dusting the beautiful portrait when young master Ciel was ver young with his parents i remember i met him once when he was a child he was so cute and happy all the time i really miss his smile i used to babysit him once when Master Vincent was out of the manor with his lovely wife and this other red head girl i dont remember.I hummed as i looked up and saw Sebastian come "Oh Sebastian you came." i tried not to sound nervous by our previous encounter.


"Yes looks like you cleaned the portrait but unfortunately Master Ciel wants it down." "What?' i asked slightly sad by taking it down "THEN I WOULDNT HAVE DUSTED IT OFF IT TOOK ME FOREVER FOR NOTHING!!" i said gritted my teeth as Sebastian pinched the bridge of his nose "Please calm down Victoria i wouldve told you this sooner if i knew now tell Finny and Bard to come take it down." he said walking away as i stayed there alone or so i thought as i saw Mey-Rin cleaning.

"Now, how exactly did this happen?  "I thought things would go faster if I used extra strength weed-killer on the garden. "I was trying to reach the tea set we use for guests, but I tripped and the cabinet fell! "


"There was a lot of meat to be cooked for dinner, and it was gonna take a long time, so uh, I used me flamethrower."Oh~, we're so sorry. We didn't mean to." i heard them whine..Our guest will arrive just after 6. At most we have two hours left. Not enough time to replace the tea set or find premium meats. what will Sebastian do? i decided to go Ciel's study.



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"Here you go Master Ciel.the parfait you wanted." i said entering the room as he seemed relieved as i placed the dessert in front of him "At least you listen to me unlike Sebastian." he said taking a bite as i gave him a small smile."Master Ciel-" "I know what your going to say and no i dont want Sebastian to know it..not yet" i stayed quiet as i could sense someone approaching.


"Looks like Mr Damiano finally arrived." i said as i looked over the window and saw his carriage arrive "Might as we go then." Ciel says standing up as i followed him outside as did the other servants.




"Oh, how impressive!" is this a lunatic or what "Hello, welcome, sir." the servants replied to him as he looked around the place."This is called a stone garden. It is a traditional feature in Japan."Ah, prodigioso! Wonderful! Truly an elegant garden."We thought it appropriate to serve dinner al fresco this evening. Allow me to escort you inside until the meal is ready."


" Ha ha ha, I should have expected this from a Phantomhive. I cannot wait to see what else is in store!  "Phew, We actually did it." Who would've thought a dozen box of gravel could turn into an amazing garden?" Finny says amazed by our work."Naturally we were able to handle this. We serve the Phantomhive family after all. There's still work to be done. Let's take care of it while the master is talking business with his guest. Look sharp now." " Right!" 


I began to prepare for tonights evening dinner as the the other three helped me with the table i looked over to Ciel's study as he sensed it and glared at me i know what he means now "Victoria is everything alright?" Mey Rin asks "Yeah dont worry lets just finish this quick alright?" i better keep and eye on this guy he's up to something.


"How is it going?" Sebastian suddenly asks us "I'm doin' it like you said to. Is this really what you want?" "Yes, that looks excellent."  "Sebastian! Found 'em! Aah!" i turned around and saw her blushing up at Sebastian as she almost fell i glared at her as my eyes glowed. "Oh, honestly. How many times have I told you not to run inside the manor, Mey-Rin?" "I'm so sorry, sir! My glasses cracked and I can't see a thing!"


"These are the last items we needed for dinner. Splendid work, everyone especially you Victoria." i blushed as he said that that means a lot coming from him."And now I believe you can leave the rest of it to me and relax for a bit. But I need you to do well, very well, during dinner tonight." "He said it twice..." i giggled as he said that "Ooh, that's serious."


 "Pardon the interruption, but dinner is served." Sebastian says as we both enter "Oh, dinning out in that exquisite stone garden? Shall we go, my lord? "Very well, we'll finish the game later" "Oh, is there any real need to finish it? It's obvious I'ma going to lose." this man really doesnt know what hes getting into." I'm not in the habit of abandoning games halfway through." Ciel says as he walks next to me.


"How childish" we both turn and glare at him as he seems speechless."Oh I, I mean that sometimes it takes a child's eyes to see what's really important. It's a true gift. Maybe that's what's made the Phantomhives the nation's foremost toy makers. It certainly impresses me!" yeah right "Master Ciel want me to follow this creep along with Sebastian then?" i whispered lowering a bit so only he can hear me "Thats correct keep a close eye." 


"On tonight's menu is a dish of finely-sliced raw beef donburi courtesy of our chef Baldroy." I say to them both. "A pile of raw beef. And this is dinner?" "Yes, but surely you have heard of it? This, good sir, is a traditional Japanese delicacy, a dish offered as a sign of gratitude to someone who has accomplished important work. That, sir, is the wonder of donburi!" Sebastain says which almost make me laugh that he says it with so much passion.


"Oh, donburi!" "This is a token from our master, to show his thanks for all your hard work on the company's behalf. He wanted you to know that it's much appreciated."


"Now that's our Sebastian for you!" "He saved the day." " ho ho ho." "Excellent, what an inspired idea! The legendary Phantomhive hospitality in action!" " The vintage we are pouring tonight was specially selected to compliment the flavor of soy sauce.Mey-Rin. Now, Mey-Rin."


 Yes, sir!" I see over to them and she seems nervous now "Why are you just standing there? Pour the man a glass of wine." "Of course, yes, sir!" "Hey... " "What?" "Is it just me or is Mey-Rin acting a little strange?" " Mey-Rin, stop it! Can't you see you're spilling the wine?" I hear now those other two say hiding on the bushes with Tanaka as well.i turn to look at the wine about to spill and Sebastian quickly takes it off without that italian man seeing only Ciel which surprised him i let out a sigh of relief as i take Mey Rin and give her to Bard.

I quickly rearrange the plates and cups as Mr Damiano looks down as i smirk and stood by Sebastian's side  " Oh? Where did the tablecloth-a go?" "A speck of dirt, most unsightly. I had the cloth removed so it wouldn't distract us. Think nothing of it." "Please accept our apologies, sir. Do continue. Enjoy the meal at your leisure."


"Oh, Oh my! Lord Phantomhive, once again you have truly impressed me. What an able butler and maid you've acquired." "Pay them no mind. Their merely act as befits one of my servants."Our master is quite correct about that. Naturally, you see, We are just one simply hell of a butler and maid."Sebastian  both and i spoke as Mr Damiano looked a bit scared that we spoke at the same time as Ciel smirked at us.


It was almost midnight and i was walking down the halls and soon heard Mr Damiano on the phone Ciel sent is and Sebastian to follow him. "I'm-a tired of-a babysitting this-a child earl. Yes, I've already sold off the factory. Now all that's left is to pocket the extra cash. I'm trying to squeeze more out of the brat right now. The employees? Who cares about them? Ah...! Never mind. The rest of the formalities are for you to deal with. No, it'll be easy. Please, he's only a child." tsk just a child? if only he knew that Ciel has two demons to protect him i would say from any danger tonight he will remember to never mess with the Phantomhives nor us servants.


I continued following him along with Sebastian and he this guy ended up breaking a leg itll be a lot more easier for us now."Sebastian: Surely you aren't leaving the manor yet, sir? We haven't given you the full Phantomhive treatment yet." Sebastian spoke once we came out i walked by his side ad we followed Damiano." We still have to serve dessert.You've lost a leg, remember? Now you can only move half the number of spaces. So why not just relax a bit and make yourself at home?" i replied grinning he must be so scared now especially since we both are on the same target.


Damiano now ended up hiding in the oven how foolish of him."What an impatient guest we have. You couldn't even restrain yourself until dessert was out of the oven?" Sebastian knelt as to look at his reaction "The, the oven? Open up! Please, open the door!" 


"Perhaps the Italians aren't familiar with our customs. There's plum pudding, mincemeat pie. There are many traditional desserts here in England that make use of meat. I find them all quite tasty how about we turn in the oven Victoria?" he smiled as i nodded."Aghhhhhhhh! 


"Oh, hi Sebastian! Victoria!" Finny says as we walked outside "Thank you for your hard work today. As a reward how would you like some lemon meringue pie? The sugar will give you energy." "Sebastian! You're such a nice person! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" i giggled as i say them happy hugging Sebatian's legs as he sighed "Thank you so much Sebastian! Thank you!" " Oh, yes, and Bald, a workman will be coming by in the morning. When he arrives kindly let him know we'll be needing our oven thoroughly cleaned." "Huh? The oven?"


Mr. Damiano, I hope you enjoyed your stay, and the Phantomhive family hospitality, all the way down to your bones.I walked inside the manor with Sebastian as we saw a memory of Ciel younger as we smirked "It would appear we'll be needing new wallpaper" "Indeed" i replied looking at his eyes as we stared up to the missing spot of the portrait.


To be continued...


 My young master Ciel has another name. He's also known as the Queen's guard dog for his own in policing England's seedy underground. His small body houses great determination. You will marvel at the bravery he displays when dealing with the drug traffic in the ring. Also, feel free to admire my notable skills with the silver upon which I stake my honor as a Phantomhive maid as well like Sebastian. Next time on Black Butler, "His Butler, Captured". You see, I am simply one hell of a maid.



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