Intertwined Fates

A Change In Scenery

A couple minutes later, we landed on a patch of grass. I got up, brushing the dirt and grass off of my jeans. I looked over to my right and saw the Phantomhive estate. I looked to my left and saw Talia.
Her chin-length black hair seemed cartoony and her green eyes seemed bigger and more shining than normal. She was surrounded with anime flowers and her eyes were filled with sparkles.
I felt a large, wet thing fall down the back of my head. I reached around and felt its shape.
Wow. I was actually anime sweat-dropping.
I continued looking around, and started dragging Talia this way and that, trying to find my way out of this maze of a garden.
“Can I help you?”
I shivered, and slowly turned around to see a suspicious Sebastian. I resisted the urge to squeal and fan girl as I somehow managed to gather my wits enough to speak.
“Me and my friend have important business with Lord Phantomhive.” He raised an eyebrow at this and I continued, keeping my voice level and calm, no matter how nervous I may be. “If we are not immediately shown to his study, butler, I will be forced to tell people the Earl’s little secret…it would completely ruin his reputation, as you know very well.”
I narrowed my eyes at him and he matched my glare with one of his own.
After what seemed like ages, he finally spoke. “Fine…right this way, Miss.”
Thankfully, Talia had kept quiet with her questions until now. I gave her a look that said ‘I will explain later’ when she opened her mouth to ask what my plan was. She nodded, and shut her pie hole.
Smart.
I glanced at the hallway Sebastian was leading us down, and realized we were headed for the basement.
Ohhhh, that son of a bitch!
I growled and stopped in my tracks. Talia bumped into my back and rubbed her nose, shooting me a glare. Sebastian also stopped, noticing I wasn’t following him. He gave me a questioning look.
I scoffed, “Don’t try to fool me. We are headed to the basement, demon. Yes, I know where the study is, and yes, I know your little secret, too. And no, do not try to fetch out your petty silverware. If you did not notice, I palmed it when you started leading us from the garden. I would prefer for us to go to the study, but if you are against that because you suspect us of trying to kill your meal, then I shall lead my friend and me. Goodbye, little butler Michaelis.”
I turned around and started walking toward the study. Talia followed, and we left Sebastian standing where he was, frozen.