She heaves a deep exhale and closes her eyes. “On your father’s tenth birthday, the mansion was burned down and his parents were killed. ” She begins. “Ciel was kidnapped by noblemen who were trying to summon the devil. They claimed Ciel as their sacrifice and branded him like a cow to show that Ciel is their property. ” The children gasp. “The noblemen succeeded in summoning the demon, but instead of forming contracts with them, the demon formed with one with Ciel.
In exchange for his soul, Ciel ordered the demon to help him get revenge on the ones that have wronged his family and mistreated him. This is how Sebastian come about. Elizabeth explains. “I received a letter a couple of days after Ciel’s soul was collected. It was written by him the night before his death. He told me that he is ordering Sebastian to destroy all evidence of him being affiliated with demons and the evil noblemen that kidnapped him, which is why Ciel’s contracted eye was missing as well the reason why the yard were unable to identify the branding scar on his back. It also told that he ordered Sebastian to dispose of his contract arm as well. ”
Elizabeth opens her eyes. “He did it because he did not want to shame our family. ” She says. “I can’t believe it. Abigail breathes. “The question is what will you three do now? ” Undertaker speaks behind Elizabeth. “What do you mean? ” Louis inquires. “Will you three accept this information and go about your lives peacefully or will you become angry, grow with sick the need of revenge to kill the demon who took your beloved papa and contract a demon? ” Undertaker grins. Elizabeth splutters, “Be quiet! How dare you put such thoughts in their heads! After all I have been through! ” She blusters while trying to hit the reaper, which were dodged effortlessly. Abigail looks to her siblings with fright. “… ” she stutters.
Elliot bites his lip. “Should we? ” He asks nervously. “No. ” Louis says, turning to Undertaker and their squabbling mother. “While I understand my father’s grief and hurt, I do not see the point in revenge and continuing a vicious cycle. ” He says firmly before adding, “I do, however, want to continue his legacy. I want to become an Earl and work for the King. ” Elizabeth’s eyes widen and ceases her futile assualt against Undertaker. Undertaker grins. “Oh? And Is this decision unanimous? ” He asks, glancing at the twins. Elliot nods his assent. “Yes. I will not go to Weston College in favor of continuing father’s legacy. “I want to as well! ” Abigail adds. Elliot turns to his sister in astonishment. “Are you sure, Abby? You will have a hard time finding a man to court you if you are out doing dangerous work. ”
Abigail chortles lightly. “I am having hard time already since everyone believes the Phantomhive’s are cursed. Besides, I do not possess an interest in nuptial things just yet. ” She smiles. Undertaker hums. “Well, this is an interesting turn out. You realize the job will be hard, yes? ” He reminds. “We know. That is why we will dedicate ourselves to training for a few years. ” Abigail nods before turning to her mother. Hopefully with mother’s help. ” She adds hesitantly. Elizabeth beams, wiping stray tears from her cheeks. Her greatest fear in life was the children somehow discovering their father’s secrets and sealing their fates to revenge like he had. Now that she has nothing to worry about, she could be anymore happier.
“Of course. ” She nods. “And the servants can help us as well. They are all highly useful. I am sure they will agree since it is for father. ” Elliot says. “And surely Christian would be willing to help as well! ” Abigail adds. “If I could get ahold to father’s address book, I could contact his old acquaintances. Louis interjects. Undertaker grins. “Such enthusiasm. They truly have no idea what they are getting into. ” Elizabeth smiles at him. “Thar u Undertaker. ” She mumbles. “What ever for, my lady? ” “Every since Ciel passed, I have worried myself sick wondering if the children will ever find out the truth and what would they do if they did. I thank you for helping Louis. ” She smiles. Undertaker grins. “The next years will prove to be interesting with the new generation of guard dogs. The guard dog’s puppies, if you will. ” He chuckles. Elizabeth beams. “I’m sure they will. ” She says watching sun rising on the horizon.
