A/N: I had honestly no clue whatsoever about how I would end this story. But finally, it hit me. It was simple, really! Yes, now I know I have not updated in a long while again. But I will tell the truth, I had completely lost my motivation for this story awhile back. Though I couldn't bring myself to update for a very long time, I finally realized that, to become a great author, like I would someday like to be, I cannot just give up whenever I feel like it. Success calls for perseverance. You will never carry out anything great in your life if you simply give up. I have learned that in my short time alive, and as I continue my senior year, I realized it's important to learn such lessons. From now on, I will push myself to give it my all.
But yes, this is the end of Vinculis Infectum, I finally pushed through and created an ending that I felt suited the end of my story. Thank you, to all of you that stood by my side for these years while I updated slowly. I thank you for my patience. I am sorry for those of you who gave up on me, that is my fault. I was simply lazy, and couldn't even keep my own followers.
I love you all, and enjoy this last chapter of Vinculis infectum.
Thank you all for such a fun ride.
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As Sebastian yanked the front doors open, he felt ready to kill who ever had interrupted his time with his precious Ciel, but his dark mood instantly faded as he saw the man at the door and with this, promptly bowed.
"Lord Lucifer…" He mumbles, standing straight again to look at the ruler of demons, who was wearing an amused smirk on his lips, and Sebastian inwardly shuddered as he watched the blonde-haired ruler lick his fangs.
"May I come in, 'Sebastian'?" He asks, but regardless of his question to the other demon, he simply walked in. "That is what you are going by these days, I remember." Lucifer grins, looking around at the interior of Sebastian's manor.
Sebastian said nothing, but gave a simple nod as he stared at the ruler of Hell carefully. Sebastian was not a demon who feared many people, but if there was anyone in the entire universe he was terrified of, it was Lucifer.
"-And would you look at that! You haven't changed the décor since I appointed you this home!" Sebastian almost jumped, realizing that he was being spoken to.
"Ah, that's correct, my king." Sebastian quickly regains his composure. "I have not been home to do so, thus I decided to keep it the way you left it." He bows, taking a glance at the staircase, willing Ciel to do as he was told and stay in the bedroom. "Forgive my bluntness, Lucifer, but what are you doing here? I was told that you were to send for the boy and myself in a few days." The raven-haired demon remarked.
After a moment, Lucifer started to laugh, and even those who had never met the king would know that the pleasant chimes of his laughter held a dangerous and malicious ring to it.
"I came for the boy." He smirks, watching as Sebastian stiffens and clenches his fists tight. "Don't look so surprised! You should have known better than to bring such a cute and delectable looking child into Hell, whether he was a demon or not." Lucifer's eyes then travel up the flight of stairs, a mischievous and dangerous glint in them. "I want to see the boy who made you start a war."
I won't give him Ciel… Ruler of hell or not, I won't give him my m-… lover...
Sebastian stood his ground, a polite yet impatient look on his face.
"My King, if I could just implore you to re-think this," Sebastian urged, the stress showing up in his voice. "I have been nothing but loyal to you for all the years, and I ask for nothing in return except claim to Ciel. I will even take all punishment for those who died recently." The demon king's smirk widens as he watches the lower demon, and he chuckles.
"He made you soft, 'Sebastian'" He starts, nonchalantly starting towards the stairs, where he noticed the boy hiding around the corner, listening to everything. Lucifer flashes the earl a fanged grin, and then looks at his demonic host. "You are too fixated on him, and as one of my favorites, that is not good. How do you expect to serve me fully if your mind is wrapped around that child?" He waits for Sebastian to respond, but getting no answer from him, Lucifer continues. "Before you never would have hesitated to kill Damien, and you would have happily ripped him in two! But no, alas the boy had to do it for you!" Lucifer eyes over the other demon, which had adverted his gaze to looking at the wall, not wanting to look at his king. "Look at me, Sebastian." The ruler demands, grabbing the other's chin and forcing the raven-haired man to look directly at him. "If you want to keep the boy so bad, I want you to prove to me that you haven't become soft, and that goes for him as well."
"What do we have to do?"
Sebastian and Lucifer both then turn to look at the young demon on the stairs, Sebastian with shock, and Lucifer with utter delight.
"Oh, seeing you fully, you really are quite adorable!" Lucifer coos, but there was once again an edge to his voice. "Come here, boy."
Ciel took hesitant steps down the staircase, his hard gaze fixated on the ruler of hell, uncertain of what to think. The guy was dangerous, obviously, but that gave him no right to tell Sebastian what to do! Ruler of Hell or not, Sebastian was Ciel's demon!
"All you two have to do, little boy," Lucifer started, a wicked smile dawning his features as he looked back and forth between the demons that had caused him so much trouble. "Is respond truthfully to every question I will ask you. I would like to see how faithful you truly are to my favorite demon, here. Pass, and you two may continue this whole "Love" nonsense you have going on." Lucifer paused, looking directly into the young boy's eyes. "Fail, and I will kill you."
An exhale of breath was given; the cracking of clenched fists could be heard in the now dead silence. Sebastian Michaelis was not in any way happy. Ciel wouldn't be able to survive Lucifer's questions! If Lucifer wanted it to be, Ciel would be killed on the spot.
"My King-"
"I'll do it." The Phantomhive retorted, cutting the older demon off. "I am not afraid of any game you have, Lucifer."
"What spunk," The devil sneered, his hand harshly coming down to ruffle the earl's hair. "Well. If you do not mind it, then we shall start right away. He smirked, "Let the testing begin, Ciel Phantomhive."
The room was black. Ciel, unable to allow his eyes to focus stood perfectly still, knowing that somewhere within the silent room lurked the demon king. Though he could not see, the young earl could practically feel Lucifer's glare shooting him down. The young demon had stood in the same spot for what had felt like hours, neither of the two demons speaking a word. Ciel pondered if this was perhaps a way to test his patience. After all, Lucifer was known for his trickery.
Ciel wasn't stupid; he knew that he would most likely die at the end of the night. If he said one wrong thing to the lord of the underworld, he would be killed. Ciel would have to think of every response carefully, and proceed with caution. That was, if the king ever spoke!
"Alright Ciel Phantomhive, I suppose I shall begin questioning you." The king sneered from what seemed to Ciel as above. "During this entire time, you won't be able to see me. As to be expected, lie once, and I will end your life before you have the chance to blink. Understand?"
"Yes." Ciel replied simply, keeping his back straight, trying to show nothing but confidence in the inquires that would come. "I will not lie. There is no need." A chuckle emitted from Lucifer.
"Very well. First question then. This one should be pretty easy. Why did you make a contract with a demon?" His voice rang smoothly. Ciel closed his eyes, thinking back to the events that had caused him to make a contract with Sebastian. The fire burned across the boy's mind, and screams of pain filled his ears.
"I made a contract with Sebastian simply because I wanted revenge on those vile people who humiliated me and killed my family. I made Sebastian my butler, and he was to serve me until the day I obtained my revenge." The younger demon replied truthfully, fighting the urge to cross his arms. He could not show any attitude towards the king, knowing that it would be the end of him if he did.
"Hm. So, you had no intention to fall in love with Sebastian?" Lucifer asked next, giving a slight hum.
"No. That was unintentional."
"Very well, as for my next question. Why are you still alive, Ciel?" The king snarled softly, his hate for the younger clear in his voice. "You were to be a simple meal, were you not? Then why are you alive?"
"It was a mistake." The Phantomhive began briskly. "I was in peril, and another demon was after my soul. I gave Sebastian what I think was my final order as a human; he was to serve me up until the day he was to receive my soul. But then, I was turned into a demon. So, Sebastian was stuck with me for eternity, since he can never take my soul." He ended the explanation softly, unsure what Lucifer would think.
"I see..." Lucifer spoke after a moment of silence, seeming to think over the options. The king wanted to kill Ciel Phantomhive, but that would also entail his favorite pet dying as well, for Lucifer knew Sebastian would want to follow suit of the boy. "My final questions then..." He gave a slight irritated sigh. Damn this boy. If he killed the brat, Sebastian would surely partake in an attempted overthrow. "Do you love Sebastian Michealis? So much that you are willing to die for him as he is for you?"
Ciel hesitated. Sebastian would die for Ciel, and the little demon knew it all too well. But would he really die for the man?
Ciel let out a soft sigh, closing his eyes for a moment, before opening them back up, his demonic eyes glowing with confidence. "Of course I would. I love the demon." He steadily replied.
"And if I were to kill your butler? What would a tiny demon like you do?" Sneered Lucifer. Ciel couldn't help but give a growl, barring his small fangs at the king.
"I would find a way to kill you." He snapped, bringing a smirk to the king's face.
"Interesting response, little Phantomhive. Very well, Here's what we shall do..."
Sebastian impatiently paced back and fourth, his red brown eyes filled with annoyance. How much longer could it take for the demon king to interrogate Ciel? He pushed his raven hair away from his face, a sigh exhaling his lips. Sebastian had to admit, he was afraid. Afraid that Lucifer would kill his dear little Phantomhive. The boy was innocent of any crimes, as far as his demon was concerned.
The butler hastily removed his glove, checking to make sure the contract was still there. There it was, glowing and prominent on his hand. Sebastian relaxed ever so slightly, shaking his head. He would know if his king took the young earl's life right away. So what was taking up so long?
"Sebastian." Said demon quickly turned, his eyes softening as he looked directly as he lover, unharmed and healthy. He fought the urge to rush up and pull him into an embrace, knowing that the king was watching somewhere within the shadows. Sebastian did however, walk closer towards the boy. As he moved closer, he stopped dead in his tracks, merely a few feet from Ciel, a gentle, sweet yet slightly bitter, and melancholy scent filled the air.
"Ciel?" Sebastian started, looking down at the young male with wide eyes, his gaze not returned as the bluenette continued to advert his eyes to the ground. "Are you-"
"I have made the child human again." Lucifer spoke up, coming up from behind the demon butler, causing Sebastian to spin back around, his eyes filled with what could be called confusion, with a mix of protective rage. Did that mean Ciel was once again in danger of death? How could Lucifer do that to the young boy? Without Sebastian's permission no less!
"Why did you do that?" Sebastian growled, his eyes changing red as he glared hatefully at his king. Never before had he felt such hate and loathing toward his ruler. The anger seemed to boil up inside of the demon, yet he made sure that at the same time he remained calm enough to keep a level head about him. The demon knew he couldn't lose his temper, in fear of hurting his young lord.
Lucifer simply gave a smile, patting Sebastian's back once. "It was I either kill him, or he became human again. You should be happy my dear, you have your meal back! No longer will you have to slave away. You can choose to eat the Phantomhive child, or keep him as a pet. No matter what you choose to do the boy will remain human, and my rule on the matter is final." He finished, briskly walking over to his throne, sitting down as a few gaurds quickly rushed over, taking their spots at either side of their king. "Now go, 'Sebastian'. Before I decide to give you a harsher punishment than just turning the boy human once more."
Sebastian gave a growl under his breath, opening his mouth to protest. But at that moment, he felt a small hand grip the sleeve of his suit. He quickly shifted his gaze down, looking at the young earl. Ciel's eyes held a calm look about them, something in them telling the demon servant that Ciel himself had accepted his fate.
The demon pulled away from his young master, bowing to him. "It's time to finally return home, young master…"
The manor hadn't changed a bit.
After saying goodbye to his long lost family, Ciel and Sebastian had made their way back home to the Phantomhive manor, both slightly surprised to find the manor in mint condition both inside and out. Sebastian had suggested that it was most likely due to Tanaka, who the demon butler had put a lot of faith in to keep the mansion standing, and not in shambles.
After a very animated welcome home from the household workers and a dinner gallantly prepared by Sebastian himself, Ciel was finally ready for bed. It wasn't that he was tired; it was more like he was bitterly numb to everything that had happened.
Now waiting for Sebastian to return after putting him to bed, Ciel was sitting up on his knees, watching out the window, staring at the moon that was high up in the sky, the stars around it seeming to dance.
He was human again. Sebastian could finally get his meal, and the contract could be fulfilled. Ciel had gotten his revenge; there was no longer a reason for him to live. A sigh left the young teen's lips, and he closed his eyes, thinking about everything that had happened while he was a demon. He had found family, and realized that it was ok to love Sebastian. Just when the earl found happiness, something worth grasping onto living with, it was ripped away from him. The demon king had found away to recover Ciel's soul, and as punishment for starting a war turned the young Phantomhive human again. Ciel would die. He had accepted his fate.
"Young master?" A soft voice called out, causing Ciel's eyes to shift over, noticing Sebastian standing in the corner of the room. How long had Sebastian had been watching Ciel had no clue, his senses no longer as strong as they were when he was a demon. "You're still awake." Sebastian noted, walking over to the bluenette's bed, sitting down next to his little love. Life seemed to have returned to its normality to the untrained eye, but both butler and master knew things had changed forever.
"I can't sleep." Ciel responded quietly, turning to face Sebastian completely. Ciel accepted his fate, but he longed for Sebastian to hold him again, kiss him, and make love with him again one more time before he had to die. He knew Sebastian didn't want to kill Ciel any longer, but their choices were few. Sebastian was starving, and Lucifer had given him his meal back. Romance or no, Ciel knew Sebastian was still a hungry demon who wanted his food. And now he could have it.
Sebastian let out a soft chuckle, bringing a hand over to his earl, stroking his hair lovingly. "Is there anything I can do to help, young master?"
"Kiss me." Was the response Sebastian received from the younger, and Sebastian wasted no time. He himself had longed to hold and kiss Ciel since they had returned home. The demon gave a small smirk, leaning down, pressing his lips against Ciel's own soft ones, cupping the earl's chin in one hand as Ciel returned the kiss, parting his lips to allow Sebastian full access. They wouldn't be disturbed this time.
After many soft, loving kisses were exchanged between the two, Sebastian slipped a gloved hand up his master's nightshirt, earning a shudder and a gasp from the lord. He chuckled, slowly trailing his middle finger up Ciel's length, feeling it start to twitch to life. He could hear Ciel's breathless moans as he gently wrapped his fingers around it, slowly starting to pump up and down. The moans were like music to the demon's ears, and he soon kissed the teen's neck, biting down earning another gasp from the other.
Sebastian stopped his hand after a while, turning the earl to face him completely, having Ciel sit on his lap, little legs spread wide. Ciel's porcelain face held a light rose-colored blush, and his pink lips were parted as he panted, trying in vain to regulate his breathing. The demon simply smiled, removing his gloves without a word. There was nothing to say this time around. There would be no teasing words, not snide remarks, nothing. There would be just love.
Sebastian brought his fingers to his lips, wetting them himself, making sure not an inch of them were dry before pulling them out of his mouth, kissing Ciel once before bringing his hand around to Ciel's bottom. Slowly and gently the demon started to push a finger inside his young lover, causing the male in his lap to gasp and twitch slightly, his small arms wrapping around the demon.
The demon butler gave a quiet chuckle, moving his finger around the inside of earl slowly, adding another as to start loosening his boyfriend up for what was to later come. He could hear Ciel's whimpers and moans as he continued to stretch and scissor him, trying make the teen prepared without the intense pain that may ensue.
After minutes of thrusting his digits in and out of his master's entrance, Sebastian removed them before Ciel had any chance to release, his member fully erect and throbbing. The young Phantomhive looked up at his butler with a lust filled rage, wanting Sebastian to end the teasing and hurry on with it. Sebastian simply smiled, undoing the button on his pants, shifting them down enough to release his own hard cock from the confines that had kept it contained.
With gentle love, Sebastian laid his lord back onto the bed, pulling his nightgown up above Ciel's knees as he placed himself in between Ciel's legs, whispering 'I love you' before slowly pushing his member into Ciel's entrance. Ciel let out a soft cry, arching his back as Sebastian entered him fully. There was slight pain as to be expected, but it was heavily outweighed by the pleasure and obvious love the young earl felt.
"I love you too…"
"Now young master, I believe there are some things that need to be discussed…"
Ciel looked up groggily, exhausted from their actions prior in the night. Eyes shifted down, and a sigh left small lips. It was time; Sebastian was going to take his soul.
"Just hurry up with it Sebastian. I've accepted it." Ciel quickly responded, sitting up with a small wince, still sore. "I have gotten my revenge, and the contract has been fulfilled. There's no longer for me to keep on living as a human." He continued, not noticing the sad look in his demon's eyes.
"Is that how you feel Ciel?" Sebastian asked, earning himself a nod from his master. Sebastian gave a nod to himself, leaning in towards his young master. "Well then Ciel, close your eyes, alright?" Ciel did as he was told, closing his eyes with a shaky breath.
Sebastian then gave a smirk, leaning in and kissing Ciel's cheek, before slowly pulling away.
"Ignorant child. I am not going to kill you." He scoffed quietly, patting his head once before standing back up.
Ciel's eyes shot open, and he looked up at his demon in furious confusion. Sebastian wasn't going to take his soul?
"Don't toy with me, Sebastian!" He snapped, getting ready to go on a rant, but before he could, a finger was placed on his lips to silence him. Ciel once more looked up at Sebastian, frowning as he noticed the soft look in his red-brown orbs.
"I could never kill the person I love, Ciel. I thought I had made that clear a while ago."
"But-"
"No matter if you are human, or a demon, I will never leave your side. You will grow up, live your life to the fullest, and I will be here to serve you." He continued, cutting the boy off as he stood back up. Sebastian gave a smirk, bowing to his little lord.
"Now my young master, what are your orders?"
Ciel looked down at his butler, giving a small smirk of his own. So things would turn out for the better.
"I order you to stay by my side until the day I die, never leave me, Sebastian."
"As you wish, young master."
Ciel Phantomhive would eventually grow old and die, both males knew that. But until that day showed itself, they would live their lives to the fullest, never leaving each other's sides. The chains binding them to their roles as master and servant had been undone. They could now focus on something much more important; their undying love.
A/N: Thank you all once again for taking the time to read my fanfiction. Finally Vincuils Infectum as come to an end, and though I feel the ending is a little weak, I hope you all enjoyed every word.
With lots of love,
Kit-chan