King of Rosy Thorns (Black Butler)

Her son, Bitter truths

After breakfast the next day I lead Ciel through the mansion. Sebastian stayed behind with Mary to help clean up, leaving us to go see the doctor. Briar had gone with gray to the gardens where Finny, Charlie, and himself could keep her occupied. Finally we stopped at a door and I opened it "Dr. Black, your assistance is needed" I call. The room was completely white, it was large and held several beds for those the doctor needed to keep a close eye on. Soon I hear some rustling and the man appears "ah! Master Devat, good morning! What is it you need?" He asks, sitting at a desk and gesturing to us to sit. We sit down, Ciel is quiet as I speak "Dr. Black meet Lord Ciel Phantomhive, Ciel meet our doctor" I introduce. The ex reaper grins and looks at Ciel "oh! Apologies, my lord, it's a pleasure to finally meet you! Welcome" he says, and Ciel nods "no need for formalities or apologies, I'm only a guest here" he says. I couldn't tell if that was fake or he meant it, I shook my head to clear the thought, my sapphire gaze turning to meet the doctor's own green orbs "since Ciel will be staying for a few days I have brought him here to discuss my mother's condition, your better at explaining it so I thought you could fill him in, I have told him what I knew of her mental but not much of her physical" I explain, leaning back in my chair. The man smiles warmly "ah yes. I believe the best way to start would be her physical health. Lady Y/N is usually in bed and everyday her limitations change. One day she could be so weak that she can't even speak while others she could be well enough to walk and go outside. In the cold seasons I don't allow her outside but in the warmer seasons she goes out more often.

She eats twice a day and stays hydrated but she remains frail. She gets sick easily and sleeps often..." he trails off and I know what coming next. Ciel nods gently, telling him to continue. The man clears his throat and begins again "she has been visited multiple times by grim reapers but each time she comes back and they leave without accomplishing their job. Her mental health is delicate but she takes everything slowly and cautiously. She doesn't protest or get angry. She is slowly getting better though, and with you here I'm not sure how she'll take it." He finishes, folding his hands above the desk. Ciel sighs and nods "thank you for the explanation. When do you think is the best time for me to visit?" He asks, I glance at the doctor who is quiet for a moment before answering "well, I would say we start today. She'll remain in her room and we'll take it slowly so that her mind can process the change. Though the decision is entirely up to Devat" he says, Ciel and I look at each other before I sigh "alright, but I would prefer that when you visit both the doctor and I accompany you" I state, standing and smoothing out my blue vest.

Time skip cause I'm lazy right now

Y/N's POV

I hear a knock at my door. I was staring out the window once again, my back against the pillow that leaned on the headboard. I hear multiple people walk in and I hear Devat's voice "mother...you have a visitor" he says gently. I slowly turn my head and my eyes adjust slightly. I freeze, my void eyes are wide. There he was. My ciel, My blue orchid. Tears filled my eyes as he slowly walked towards me and sat beside me "...I-is this r-real?...n-not another d-dream, is i-it?" I whisper, he cups my cheek gently as the tears finally fall. I hug him deeply, my eyes were no longer void but they held sadness, anger, relief and love. He was hesitant but he finally wrapped his arms around me as I cried "it's alright Y/N. I told you I would come back some day to visit" he says gently "w-why did you...l-leave me b-behind?....i-I needed y-you" I cry out, I hear him sigh slightly "a decision I know I regret deep down" he mumbles.

Devat's POV

I sigh slightly and leave, Dr. Black staying behind to monitor them. I make my way to my normal study and sit down at my desk, beginning to get paperwork done until Mary steps in holding a letter "master, a letter from the queen" she says, handing it to me. I take it with a small frown, gently opening it and reading it.

'Dearest Beloved Gaurddog,

I hope your having a wonderful summer. I must thank you for saving those children as well, but I must cut to the chase. Recently My family and I have been subject to multiple assassination attempts by a group called 'The bloody corpses'. I fear for the lives of my family and my own. since my time is nearing and my throne will be passed on to my son, Edward Vll, I ask that you find this group and get rid of them so I may pass on without worrying of my family's wellbeing. I thank you and your family for serving us for so long. As always, be careful.

Queen Victoria'

I folded the letter back up, my eyes closed as I thought. Finally I spoke "Mary, find as much information as you can on the group called 'The bloody corpses'" I order. She bows slightly "yes, my lord" she says before leaving me alone in the study. I spin around in my chair to face the window, my eyes narrowing slightly. Corpses and assassins? Hmm. I stand and leave the room making my way down the grand stairs, Emily was cleaning the floors and she looks to me "master? Is something wrong?" She asks and I shake my head "I'll be gone for an hour or two, Emily. You know what to do" I say, taking my black coat off the wrack and sliding it over my white undershirt and blue vest. She curtsies "of course young master" she says before continuing with what she was doing. I make my way to the stables and saddle up a black stallion that had been in my care for awhile. I smirk and stroke his head "ready for a ride into town Moon?" I ask the horse. He huffs as I climb into the saddle and take the reins.

Soon we are racing off Phantomhive grounds and towards town. Once we arrive I steer him down a path which lead to a very familiar shop. One that had been an aid to me often. I slip off my horse and step into the shop "undertaker!" I shout.

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