In the morning, it was discovered that another prostitute had died at Jack the Ripper's hands. Ciel was furious when he read the paper, and the head title was of another prostitute that had been murdered. What you had found at the Vicount's party was something completely separate from the case. You were slightly angered by the fact that it meant nothing to the Jack the Ripper Case. Being touched inappropriately, and almost sold on the black market, was what happened as a result of looking for Jack the Ripper, but in the end, it meant nothing. Ciel and Sebastian came to collect you to go into the city during the night while the dark rain clouds blotted out the moon. You asked Ciel, what was going on, but he could only tell you his suspicions about a killing that might be happening at the very moment. This leaves you to stand between Ciel and Sebastian at a corner turning to a dead end. Three buildings were standing together, but the middle building was pushed back, creating a square turn. You wore a comfortable dress, while Ciel wore what he called 'commoners' clothes. Sebastian was dressed the same.

   " He'll show up if we stake out this place, right? "

   " Yes. "

Ciel pulled his head away from the corner and leaned against the wall, folding his arms. You stayed quiet as Ciel started to piece together the situation and set the story straight.

   " It's true that the murdered prostitutes had other things in common besides having their organs removed. "

   " Beautiful, glossy black hair. "

   " But why should he have to kill them? "

   " Sinfully lovable. "

You grew curious at Sebastian's words to describe the situation and turned towards him. Behind you, Sebastian was crouched on the ground, with a black cat in his lap, cuddling up to the butler. You put your hand over your mouth, trying to hide your smile.

   " And I-"

   " Ciel, I don't think he's listening. " You said, catching your companion's attention.

Ciel stopped talking and looked towards his butler to understand what you said.

   " Listen when I'm talking to you! " 

   " I apologize. She's a rare beauty. So soft. . ."

While Sebastian's words faded away, a scream erupted from the middle building, making you cringe and look around the corner in the direction of the building.

   " No one could have gotten past us. . ."

   " Unless they were already inside, by the time we got here. " You inquired.

   " Let's go. "

Ciel led your trio towards the door. Sebastian ran behind you. Ciel threw the door open, but he paused, causing you to hit his back.

   " Ciel, what is it? "

   " No! "

   " Please close your eyes, my lady. " Sebastian yelled to you.

You slapped your hand over your eyes, and you felt Ciel's body leave your front. Sebastian had jumped away from the door with his master while you stood in front of the door with your eyes covered. Sebastian couldn't cover both of your eyes and pull you away with Ciel, so he chose his top priority first, his meal. You learned the sound of Ciel tossing his dinner up and out of his mouth while Sebastian called out to you.

   " Lady Y/n, listen to me carefully. Turn around in the direction of my voice. "

You slowly turned around, deciding that you didn't want to see what Ciel had behind the door.

   " Uncover your eyes. "

You took your hand away from your eyes and saw Ciel's hands on his knees as he was leaning over, vomit laying on the ground, beside him and Sebastian. Sebastian kept his hands on Ciel's shoulders as he stared at you intensely.

   " Walk towards me. "

You took slow steps towards Sebastian but stopped when someone behind you placed a hand on your shoulder. You looked toward the hand to see a glove that had blood splattered all over the white glove. 

   " That's quite the mess you made, Jack the Ripper. . .or should I say, Grell Sutcliff? " Sebastian said, slightly smiling towards Grell.

   ' It's Grell!? '

You turned your head a little more, careful not to look past the door, and looked up at Grell. Grell was covered in blood, while his yellow/green eyes were wide.

   " Y-You have it all wrong! "

Grell gripped your shoulder and turned his head downward to look you in the eyes. You felt your body stiffen, and your adrenaline start to pop.

   " I heard the scream and ran over here, but she was already--"

   " I think you can stop playing innocent in that body, Grell. This is the first time I've met someone like you in the human world. You performed the role of 'harmless incompetent butler' quite adeptly. "

Your words were lost in your throat, and your brain was running around, your head trying to figure out what Sebastian was talking about. When Grell smiled, you only felt your hands start to shake, and his once straight white teeth became sharp while his eyes turned crazed.

   " Adeptly? Do you think so? That's right. I'm an actress, honey. And I'm absolutely first-rate. But you're not 'Sebastian' either, are you? "

While Grell spoke, his appearance started to change. He took the red bow out of his hair, took his glasses off, and took a comb out of his pocket, running the comb through his locks. His once brown hair changed into the color red while the comb ran through his hair. He placed eyelashes on his eyelids and changed out his cloves. The bloodstains on his clothes slowly went away, as his gloves were now black. He kept a hand on your shoulder the entire time, keeping you still.

   " That's the name I received from my young master, so yes, I am at the moment. "

Grell placed the glasses back on his face, completing the look. The glasses were red, with two tiny skulls hanging on the black string around his head.

   " My, so you're a 'faithful dog' character. Though for a fine-looking man like you, that's fabulous too. Well then, Sebastian--No, Sebas-chan let me re-introduce myself. I am Grell Sutcliff, butler to the Burnetts. I'm sure we two butlers can get along marvelously. "

He sent a kiss to Sebastian with his open hand, who flinched at the gesture. Your mind was blank as you looked up at Grell.

   " Ah, I know I'm fabulous in my true form, but there's no need to stare! " Grell shouted, looking down at you.

   " Wh. . .What are you? " You questioned with uneven breaths.

   " My dear, I stand between man and God. I am a grim reaper. And that scrumptious butler over there is a demon. " He said, getting on the same eye level with you and clutching your shoulder tightly.

   " A grim reaper? " You asked, with your own eyes going wide.

   " Precisely. "

You couldn't understand it, but at the same time, it made sense. Grell's explanation explained why Sebastian was so fast and prestige and why Grell changed his appearance so fast. You wanted to get out of Grell's grip, but his hand was tight on your shoulder. Sebastian continued talking with the reaper while keeping Ciel's eyes covered and putting his eyes on your stunned form.

   " Why would a divine being such as yourself bother to play a butler? "

   " Good question. Perhaps I should say I fell in love with a certain woman. "

   " And that woman would be? "

   " You don't need to ask, do you? " A familiar voice said, leaving the building.

Ciel uncovered his eyes as the door inside the building shut. Your eyes turned to the woman you dressed up as her own daughter only hours ago.

   " Madam Red. . . " you unconsciously whispered.

   " I didn't calculate on anyone being able to see Grell for what he is. " She said, crossing her arms.

   " Naturally you were on the initial suspect list. But your alibi was perfect. " Ciel said, wiping the saliva at the corner of his mouth.

   " You suspected even your own aunt? "

   " If you had the potential to be Jack, any blood relation was irrelevant. None of the humans on the suspect list could have committed all the murders. But if one had an inhuman accomplice, that would change everything. If he could enter the room in an instant without our noticing, he could also instantaneously get from the viscount's to the East End. You two are the only ones who could be Jack the Ripper. Madam Red and Grell Sutcliff. Jack the Ripper's victims had other things in common. They all underwent a certain surgery at London Central Hospital, where you work. The only patient on the list who hadn't yet been killed was Mary Kelly, who lived in that flat. I thought you'd show up here if I kept an eye on the place. I couldn't save her though. . ."

Madam Red looked down at the ground, with her eyes downcast. Grell kept you close to himself as everything was being explained. Your mind couldn't handle the reality of the situation, believing that Sebastian was a demon, Grell was a grim reaper, and that Madam Red was the killer you had been searching for. You were not informed of anything during this initial investigation, and now you were in shock.

   " This is unfortunate, my beloved nephew Ciel. If you hadn't figured it out, we could have played chess together again. But. . .I won't give up anything this time! "

Grell's grip left his shoulder and was replaced quickly with Madam Red's hand. You felt yourself choke a little when she stepped behind you. Grell had jumped towards Ciel with a red chainsaw, but Sebastian caught the chainsaw blade in his hands. He pushed Grell back, and Grell flipped and landed on his feet. Sebastian jumped to stand in front of Ciel.

   " Wh-What is that thing!? " Ciel shouted.

   " Grim reapers possess tools for harvesting souls. That is a reaper's sickle. "

   " 'Sickle' is such a dull name; don't call it that! Not after I've customized it to my personal specifications! " Grell yelled towards Sebastian, who placed his right arm in front of Ciel.

Grell got serious again and held the blade close to his face, explaining his scythe. However, you weren't listening to him anymore.

   " This is a 'death scythe' only I can wield, and it can hack any being to pieces! "

Grell spun around and turned his back towards Sebastian, putting his thumb near his lip and a dramatic frown.

   " I've behaved myself so well lately, I'm out of shape now! I want to get some real exercise for a change. . ."

   " . . .with you. " He said, stepping closer, winking and poking his lips towards Sebastian.

Sebastian's eyebrow twitched, not amused by the reaper.

   " Could I ask you not to say such repugnant things? I am on duty. "

   " How stoic you are! Yet another thing that makes you irresistible! "

Heart's practically floated around Grell's head, but he stepped forward towards Ciel and Sebastian, getting serious once more. Madam Red still stood behind you, her hand relaxed on your shoulder, but you could barely feel her touch.

   " You see, I love the color red. Red is my favorite color for hair, clothes, and lipstick. So I paint those ugly women with pretty, pretty red blood. Sebas-chan, I'll make you even finer-looking than you already are. I'm really going to tear you up inside and make you red like beautifully-scattered rose petals. "

   " A grim reaper quietly harvests the souls of the dying. A butler subserviently follows his master like a shadow. Your vulgarity violates the aesthetic of both, and quite frankly, I find it sickening. "

Sebastian turned, placed his jacket around Ciel, and then turned towards Grell, whose smile widened.

   " Oh, Sebas-chan, you wound me. I'm a more deadly efficient butler than I look! " Grell posed, sticking his tongue out and tilting his head, with only two fingers sticking out of his fist.

Ciel reached toward his eyepatch and took the eyepatch off of his face. His right eye revealed a pentagram, and it started to glow as he spoke.

   " In my own black name and that of the Queen, I order you: put an end to them! "

   " Yes, my lord. "

Sebastian's eyes turned red, and he bit the corner of his black glove. Grell charged at Sebastian, swinging his death scythe around. Sebastian flipped and avoided the chainsaw, but he was pinned to the wall as the scythe slammed into the brick wall, cutting into the building. You couldn't comprehend anything going on, and you had trouble speaking. Madam Red smiled at her nephew while her hand remained on your shoulder.

   " We've now become guard dog and his prey. If it's hunt or be hunted, there's only one choice, starting with her! "

Madam Red pushed your body forward, and you fell to the ground, not resisting. Your body slammed against the ground and bounced lightly before settling against the floor.

   " Y/n! "

A small trickle of blood left your mouth, and blood started to coat your back from the wound Madam Red had given you. When Grell jumped towards Sebastian, Madam Red took a long dagger out of her sleeve and stabbed your back. You could hear a slight ringing in your ears, and you couldn't speak. You laid against the ground, letting the blood you were once choking on trickle out of your mouth as blood poured out of your open wound. Ciel's eyes wavered as he looked at your fallen body. His face had become pale, and his hands shook. His teeth started to grind against each other as he snarled at his aunt.

   " You're a doctor! Why do this!? "

   " A man like you would never understand even if I told him! "

Madam Red charged toward her nephew, putting her hand around his throat, and pinning him to the wall. Ciel's hands went to his aunt's, trying to pull her hand away gently. His eyes looked to your form, noting how you were not moving.

   " You should have never been born! "

At this point, you couldn't hear them anymore. All you could hear was the ringing in your ears. You looked towards Ciel, but black dots started to scatter your vision, and you felt lightheaded. You saw Grell's chainsaw impale Madam Red before blacking out. When you regained consciousness, you opened your eyes and saw Ciel hovering over you. Sebastian's jacket was placed over your back, and you had been turned to lay on your back. Ciel's lips were moving, but you couldn't hear what he said, and you couldn't read his lips. You slowly shook your head lightly, telling him you couldn't hear him. Your vision was slow, and everything looked like it was in slow motion. Ciel's brows were furrowed, and his eyes were hard. Ciel took your hand in his and raised it to your vision. He squeezed your hand, and you could feel a slight pressure around your hand from him squeezing your palm. Behind him, Sebastian and Grell were hopping around the roofs. Small black spots started to cloud your vision again, and you were out like a light once more.