One Hell of a Love (Book 1) Chapter One
Sebastian Michaelis x Demon! Reader
Chapter One: One Hell of a Reunion
Summary: Sebastian comes across someone he hadn't seen in centuries.
“Remind me again why we’re at some silly Baroness’s funeral?” muttered Ciel tersely once they finally made it to the reception.
“Young Master, the Baroness Alma Ellington was a contributor to Funtom enterprises for many years,” said Sebastian. “It couldn’t go said by the nobility that the Phantomhives didn’t attend the funeral of such a generous woman.” He smirked.
Ciel tsked. “At least it’s almost over.”
“Yes, Young Ma—” Sebastian straightened, and his eyes narrowed.
Ciel looked up at his butler. Clearly, something was wrong. “What is it, Sebastian?”
“There’s another demon here,” said Sebastian quietly, gazing around the room.
“Another demon?” Ciel furrowed his brow. He’d never encountered another demon or had seen Sebastian around another of his kind.
“Yes.” Sebastian’s eyes were dark. “We’ll excuse ourselves as soon as acceptable.”
“What, you’re not popular with others of your kind?” Ciel smirked, eager to tease Sebastian.
His butler merely smiled. “We are solitary creatures, Young Master. It is not in our nature to remain close. Besides, we’re not fond of one another, even in our best moments.”
Ciel looked around the room, trying to determine who the demon could be, but with only Sebastian to go on, he wasn’t sure who to look at. He sighed in annoyance at not getting a choice to see Sebastian out of his element. “Very well. Let’s excuse ourselves.”
Sebastian bowed slightly. “We’ll let the maid in charge know we are departing.”
The pair crossed to the entrance of the reception hall where the maid was taking the cards left to the heir of the estate with condolences. They nodded smoothly with a gracious smile as each person left. As Ciel and Sebastian approached, though, Sebastian’s eyes narrowed. This was the demon he had sensed.
“Young Master, this is it,” murmured Sebastian, slowly drifting closer to Ciel in case the demon tried to grab for his soul.
“The—?” asked Ciel.
Sebastian nodded darkly. “Yes.” He gazed at the demon as they thanked the latest couple for attending before turning to Ciel and Sebastian.
Their eyes met.
Sebastian’s brow furrowed, and the other demon’s did the same. They both regarded each other with a bit of…familiarity. Ciel looked between them cautiously.
“Oh,” said the newer demon, straightening.
“Ah,” said Sebastian, his dark expression relaxing.
Ciel deadpanned, and an irk mark appeared on his forehead. “Would you care to explain what I’m missing, Sebastian?”
“I know them, my Lord,” said Sebastian. His eyes passed over the demon again, as did theirs, as they both gauged the latest appearance the other took on.
“I thought you said you didn’t like others of your kind,” said Ciel.
“They are the only tolerable being of my kind,” replied Sebastian with a nod to the maid.
The demon smiled. “Why, thank you. I think the same of you.”
“I am superior to most,” said Sebastian with a smirk.
“And being tolerable made you drop your guard? Sorry excuse…” muttered Ciel, unimpressed with Sebastian’s pride.
“They are the only demon that has any…slight honor, Young Master,” said Sebastian. “They will not try anything against me.”
“And I just finished a…job contract, so I’m well fed,” said the demon with a catlike smirk.
“Ah, the Baroness?” asked Sebastian.
The demon smiled sharply. “She needed a little help with her husband.”
“Ah, yes, the one who died in the unfortunate accident,” said Sebastian with a sly smirk.
“Actually, he had been about to gamble away the fortune he’d gotten when marrying the dearly departed Baroness. She got quite lucky, in a way,” said the demon, smirking.
“Ah, indeed,” said Sebastian with a knowing look.
“And this is your latest contract?” asked the demon, smiling at Ciel.
“Earl Phantomhive,” said Ciel curtly.
“Please to meet you, my Lord,” said the demon with a nod. They understood why their fellow had taken him as a contract. His soul radiated purity. However, they had just fed and had no need for another soul for a long time, plus this was their old acquaintance making the contract, they couldn’t interrupt that.
“I assume you’ll be looking for new employment, then?” questioned Sebastian.
“Yes, just tying up some ends here and there,” said the demon. “Though I am not hungry and am loath to return…home, so who knows what I will do.”
Sebastian was silent for a moment before looking at Ciel. “My Lord, I believe the manor is in need of further staffing.”
“Isn’t four enough with you there?” questioned Ciel, raising an eyebrow.
“Unfortunately, my colleagues are less than adequate at times,” said Sebastian.
“Are you suggesting I offer another of your kind a job?” asked Ciel. He wasn’t sure whether to think Sebastian was losing his mind after being so territorial or to actually take him seriously.
“There is very little good help these days,” lamented Sebastian. Plus, he trusted this one to the extent demons could trust one another. They were fed and had proven time and time again to respect his status as a demon, so he had no reason to worry after them stealing his soul. (And it had been a while since they had seen one another, not that it played into Sebastian’s decision making. That would be flawed reasoning for a butler such as him).
Ciel shrugged. “What the hell? I already have one of you.”
The demon brightened. “This does seem like a fun way to pass the time.”
Ciel nearly deadpanned again. And I thought Sebastian was strange.
The demon turned to Sebastian and held out their gloved hand to shake. “I look forward to working with you again, Mr…?”
“My master calls me ‘Sebastian,’ ” said Sebastian, shaking their hand.
“Sebastian…” repeated the demon thoughtfully. Their nose twitched, catlike. “There have been worse.”
Sebastian scoffed quietly. “And you?”
“The Baroness called me ‘(Y/N) Noir.’ I believe I will continue to use the name,” said (Y/N). They took a step back and smiled. “Now, Sebastian, my Lord, I must finish my service to the Baroness. I will head to your estate within a day.” (Y/N) bowed to Ciel, nodded to Sebastian, and turned to the other guests.
“Sebastian,” said Ciel as they left the reception hall.
“My Lord?” asked Sebastian.
“How do you know this demon?” asked Ciel.
“My Lord, if you are wondering about their ability, they are capable and, even if not trustworthy since they are one of my kind, reliable,” said Sebastian. He gave a small false smile. “If you are concerned for your safety or your revenge, there is no reason. (Y/N)—” He let the new name roll of his tongue “—will assist with our endeavors. Of course, that is until they take their own contract, but then they will merely part ways with us.”
Ciel gave a look at Sebastian. “If I wanted references, I would have asked for them. I asked you how you know them. Don’t evade my questions.”
“Very well, my Lord,” said Sebastian, giving a slight bow before guiding Ciel into the carriage and sitting across from him. “I taught (Y/N).”
Ciel raised an eyebrow. “Taught them? Demons teach one another?”
“Occasionally, yes,” said Sebastian. He smirked. “I taught (Y/N) well, and so they give me…more respect than demons typically give one another. None of our encounters have ever been uncivil.”
“That explains why they acted like you, charming everyone and being the perfect servant,” muttered Ciel. “Are you two the same type of demon or something?”
“No, Young Master,” said Sebastian. He smirked. “I am a raven. They are a cat. We are completely different.”
Ciel groaned. “Of course, they’re a cat. You love cats.”
“I can assure you, Young Master, I adore cats, but my feelings towards (Y/N) are very different,” said Sebastian.
However, with Ciel’s order to never lie to him, Sebastian found himself speaking in quite the roundabout fashion.
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Sebastian opened the door and smiled pleasantly as he found (Y/N), maid outfit pressed carefully, standing beside a single bag outfit the doors of the Phantomhive Estate.
“Right on schedule,” said Sebastian. “An excellent start to the job.”
(Y/N) had a catlike smile as they looked back at him, still as fresh and unafraid as they had been a millennia ago. “I was taught to be perfect at any job I took.” A mischievous light glinted in their eyes. “And I don’t fail my teacher.”
“No, you do not,” said Sebastian with a smirk. He lifted (Y/N)’s bag. “Come, I’ll escort you to your quarters. Then, I shall show you what it means to be a Phantomhive servant.”
(Y/N) nodded as they walked through the silent halls to the servant’s quarters.
“This will be your room,” said Sebastian, opening the door and placing the luggage on the bed.
(Y/N) looked around and nodded. “Very well.”
Sebastian brandished a maid’s uniform from behind him, pulling it from nowhere with the skills only a demon could possess. “This will be your new uniform for the Phantomhive Estate. As you have gotten used to performing as a maid for the Baroness, I assume you will continue such a role. If not, I will have a manservant’s uniform prepared momentarily.”
“The maid uniform will do,” said (Y/N), smiling and taking it.
Sebastian nodded and stepped back out the door. “I will give you a moment to change.”
“Thank you,” said (Y/N). They glanced up at Sebastian as he closed the door. “And Sebastian…”
He looked at them, and their eyes, sharp with the eyeliner creating a catlike shape, met his.
“It’s good to see you. It’s been far too long.” A smile appeared on (Y/N)’s lips as the door closed.
Sebastian sighed. A little too bright for a demon. He supposed it took all types. Although, of course, he had put up with them for so long. He supposed it wasn’t too bad.
And they were right. It had been far too long.
Not that he’d noticed it.
Not at all.
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One Hell of a Love
Sebastian Michaelis x Demon! Reader
Book 1:
Follows the events of Season One
Prologue: One Hell of a Meeting
Chapter One: One Hell of a Reunion
Chapter Two: One Hell of a Rat
Chapter Three: One Hell of a Fiancée
Chapter Four: One Hell of a Case
Chapter Five: One Hell of a Viscount
Chapter Six: One Hell of a Ripper
Chapter Seven: One Hell of a Reaper
Chapter Eight: One Hell of a Dog
Chapter Nine: One Hell of a Hound
Chapter Ten: One Hell of a Fair
Chapter Eleven: One Hell of a Ring
Chapter Twelve: One Hell of a Doll
Chapter Thirteen: One Hell of a Prince
Chapter Fourteen: One Hell of a Deer
Chapter Fifteen: One Hell of a Curry
Book 1.5:
Follows the non-manga-canon anime events of Season One and Season Two
Chapter One: One Hell of a Monastery
Chapter Two: One Hell of a Congregation
Chapter Three: One Hell of a Cleansing
Chapter Four: One Hell of an Arrest
Chapter Five: One Hell of a Torture
Chapter Six: One Hell of a Queen
Chapter Seven: One Hell of an Angel
Chapter Eight: One Hell of an End
Chapter Nine: One Hell of a Thief
Chapter Ten: One Hell of a Camera
Chapter Eleven: One Hell of a Train
Chapter Twelve: One Hell of a Crisis
Chapter Thirteen: One Hell of an Instrument
Chapter Fourteen: One Hell of a Dress
Chapter Fifteen: One Hell of a Ball
Chapter Sixteen: One Hell of a Dance
Chapter Seventeen: One Hell of an Order
Chapter Eighteen: One Hell of a Separation
Chapter Nineteen: One Hell of a Maze
Chapter Twenty: One Hell of a Loyalty
Book 2:
Follows the events of Book of Circus, Book of Murder, and Book of Atlantic
Chapter One: One Hell of a Circus
Chapter Two: One Hell of a Prosthesis
Chapter Three: One Hell of a Roommate
Chapter Four: One Hell of a Hallmark
Chapter Five: One Hell of a Cold
Chapter Six: One Hell of a Show
Chapter Seven: One Hell of a Fire
Chapter Eight: One Hell of a Nature
Chapter Nine: One Hell of a Banquet
Chapter Ten: One Hell of an Alibi
Chapter Eleven: One Hell of a Murder
Chapter Twelve: One Hell of a Discussion
Chapter Thirteen: One Hell of a Newcomer
Chapter Fourteen: One Hell of a Perpetrator
Chapter Fifteen: One Hell of a Reveal
Chapter Sixteen: One Hell of a Hire
Chapter Seventeen: One Hell of a Ship
Chapter Eighteen: One Hell of an Experiment
Chapter Nineteen: One Hell of a Corpse
Chapter Twenty: One Hell of a Lady
Chapter Twenty-One: One Hell of an Identity
Chapter Twenty-Two: One Hell of a Scythe
Chapter Twenty-Three: One Hell of a Past
Chapter Twenty-Four: One Hell of a Record
Chapter Twenty-Five: One Hell of a Confession
Specials:
General: OVA
Halloween Specials: 2023
Christmas Specials: 2023
Valentine's Day Specials: 2024
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@im-making-an-effort
@izzieg3987
@jinxxangel13
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@bellacastiel
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