The Watchdog and the Lap Cat

Chapter III

Recap:

I rolled my violet eyes and sheathed my katana, though keeping an untrusting eye on the male who walk in front of me.

My eyes stayed on him as he knocked on a large white door.

"My Queen, Count Acilia has arrived...."

My teeth chewed on my lips as I heard the reply.

Well here it goes....

ACACIA P.O.V.

I walked into the room with a smile on my face.

"Dear Acacia!!!" I was quickly engulfed into a hug, my face pushed into a chest.

"Your Majesty..." I was able to mumbled out, even when my face was completely covered.

The elderly lady pulled away as she gave me kisses on each of my cheeks.

"Look at you!! You've grown so much since the last time I have saw you!" Queen Victoria happily chirped as she examined me closer.

"My, the similarities between you and your parents is astonishing, it won't be long until you would have men lining up in front of your mansion asking for your hand in marriage!"

My mouth twitched as I forcefully smiled at the powerful person in England. At the corner if my eyes, I noticed Ciar chuckling into his hand, as he gave me a amused look.

I gritted my teeth as I gave the queen an closed eyed smile.

That cat is enjoying this too much...

"Oh dear, what am I doing making you stand!" Victoria gushed as she ushered me towards a table filled with finger foods and tea, "Come here my child, I had all these food prepared for us." The gray haired female quickly pushed me into a soft cushioned chair and started to pile a plate up with food. When no more food could be added, she placed the plate in front of me and smiled.

"Eat child, you seem skinny as a stick!" I sighed at the queens pushiness but did not refuse the elegant sweets in front of me.

When I noticed her pick up a tea cup, I send Ciar a look, silently commanding him.

With long elegant strides he stood behind the queen and softly stopped her movement.

"Please your majesty, let me do the work, my mistress was very excited to come and see you today, please enjoy your conversation," Ciar charmingly stated as he professionally started to pore the tea.

"Oh my, child, Ciar is magnificent as always, always so proper and charming," Victoria giggled as she took a sip of her tea that Ciar pored.

I gave my butler a small smile and nodded in thanks. The shaggy haired male lightly bowed before walking towards me, standing behind where I sat.

I brought a cookie to my mouth and bit into the sweet, chewing on it slowly.

Though I stopped when I saw the queen look at me seriously, "Child, I do believe you know about the multiple murder cases...."

Slightly amused, I nodded before picking my own cup of tea and sipping it. Immediately I recognized the tea as one from my company.

"The murder of the prostitutes, I've heard the police and them call the murder, Jack the Ripper," I state the information I know.

I leaned back into my chair playing with one of my many curled violet strands of hair.

My amethyst eyes examined the older woman's worried looks.

"All the bodies are so abnormal, gruesomely cut open by a sharp object... I grew so worried, I asked my dear boy to find the culprit..." The Queen sighed as she placed a hand on her cheek.

I immediately grew curious as she mentioned her 'dear boy'... Was it...?

"Your majesty, by your 'dear boy', is it your watchdog?" I questioned, my tone light and cheerful.

My fingers twitched slightly as the Queen smiled at me, "Yes, Yes. The Earl of Phantomhive, Ciel boy. I trusted this case for him."

My eyes narrowed in slight annoyance. The watchdog of the queen..... Even though I countlessly have heard the name, I personally have never met him in person.

I knew that he was around the same age as me and he took over his family company and job after his parents death just like me. As the queens watchdog, he worked underground doing all the dirty work the Phantomhive family has been doing for years.

I smiled inwardly, I found it quite amusing how similar our stories were.

Both of our parents death, working for the Queen as her pet, a noble with enough money to own multiple businesses.... We were so similar, yet different. That's what I believed.

"Dear Acacia, I received a letter from him few days back. He believes that Viscount Druitt is somehow related to the crimes. He stated that he was going to be present at the Viscount's party and see. This was actually the reason why I called you over here today," the elderly female started to explain.

My eyes caught sight of Charles who was absent from the room come in and stand behind the Queen. Quickly following the silver haired man was Charles Philips another butler of the Queen.

I gave the second Charles a nod of greeting which he returned with a small smile.

"As your father did, I would like you to investigate this crime as well," the queen started to talk once more. Her voice was soft yet held the seriousness in it as well.

A small smirk made it to my lips as I listened to the Queen.

"As the queen's lap cat, I assign you the task to keep on eye on Earl Phantomhive and make sure the murder is caught, dead or alive."

Slowly standing to my feet, I pushed the chair that I was sitting in away from me

Pulling my dress's hems up slightly, I curtsied elegantly.

"Yes your majesty...."

My job as the lap cat.... Just like the watchdog was to work underground, the dark side of the England.

My mother and father, Countess Margaret Vandenberg and Earl Thomas Vandenberg also worked for the queen as a lap cat. Unlike the watchdog, the Phantomhive, we weren't known that we worked underground, just a family the queen took under her wing and favored very much.

Little did everyone know, we were the spies for the queen, digging up information that is needed... The people the queen uses when she silently want to eliminate someone....

"The Viscount's party will take place tonight in London," the Queen's seriousness left her tone, the kindness coming back.

I nodded, my violet hair bobbing slightly.

"I have multiple dresses already prepared for you, so you are free to use anything!" The queen clapped happily, the wrinkles around her eyes thickening as she smiled.

I opened my mouth to speak but a certain butler already spoke up before I could.

"Your majesty, would you like Lady Acacia to be under a disguise?" Ciar questioned as he gently placed his hands on my shoulder.

I looked over my shoulder and snickered when I saw him smiling sweetly at the blushing female in front of us.

"O-Oh, no that wouldn't be necessary, it would be quite better if you actually announced yourself as Acacia Vandenberg, people would gather around you which will help you gain informations," the queens stated while losing the pink on her cheek.

I nodded and looked at Ciar, "Well, Queen Victoria, I am going to go to prepare myself, thank you for the treat today."

As I took a step closer to Ciar, I froze when I felt a fencing sword pointed near my jugular.

"Where do you think your going Lady Acacia? We still haven't finished our match!" Earl Grey chirped as he smiled at me sweetly.

My hands moved to my katana but before I could unsheathed my weapon, the sword was removed from my neck.

"Earl Grey, I would humbly appreciate it if you are able to stop attacking my Mistress, we do have a party to attend to," Ciar pleasantly stated, his gloved hands pushing away Charles weapon from my neck.

I smirked at the irritated silver haired man and walked away, leaving him as Charles Philips held him back.

As I stood in front of the door, I curtsied once more, giving Grey a mocking smile before walking out, Ciar following closely behind me.

A maid stood in the hallways, "Lady Acacia, I will lead you to the dress room..."

I nodded and follow her. But while I walk I motion for Ciar to walk beside me.

My butler matched his long strides to mine as he walked beside me, "Please prepare some pocket weapons, I have a feeling we would be needing it today," I whispered.

Ciar's smile widen as he nodded, he seemed rather excited, well I was not very surprised, he may actually have an earlier meal than expected.

>>TIME SKIPS>>

"Ah! Nn!" The noise escaped my lips, "N-no more!" I groaned as I leaned forwards, my hands placed on the table in front of me. My back arched as another ache attacked my body.

My cheeks were burning with heat as sweat formed around my forehead.

"C-Ciar!!! I c-can't, please sto-"

My mouth dropped open in a silent scream as my insides tightened.

Tears came to my eyes as I slipped onto the table, breathing heavily.

"Well done, my lady, I just finished!" Ciar's masculine voice stated amusingly.

I tiredly turned around and glared at my butler who looked rather pleased at himself.

"You enjoyed that didn't you?" I accused him, pointing my slender finger at him.

Ciar gave me a close eyes smile as he wiped his own sweat with the back of his hand.

"You look quite amazing in the corset mistress, your lady figure seems to be much more define."

Heat crawled up my neck and went to my cheeks. In embarrassment, I turned around and angrily looked at the dresses on the hangers.

I growled in annoyance when I felt arms wrap around my body, a warm flesh pressed on my neck.

"What do you think you're doing Ciar?" I questioned in annoyance, it was quite obvious what was on my neck.

"Acacia, you seem so appetizing, you would not mind a small bite would you?" Ciar cooed huskily as he traced his lips on my neck.

"Don't be ridiculous, just a small bite out of my soul and I would be dead!" I scold and swat him away like an annoying fly.

"Now help me find a dress! The party starts in a little bit!" I rush as I put aside some of the dresses in distaste. I inwardly smirk when I see Ciar childishly pout and look at me in disappointment.

Ciar suddenly placed his hand on my shoulder stopping me from searching for a dress, "I have already picked out a dress for you my lady."

My eyebrows knit in confusion but widen when he pulled a dress out from behind him.

"Ciar, I am by wearing that," bluntly stating my opinion, I continued to search for a dress.

"But mistress, I already made adjustments so you can easily carry your weapons around, and lessened the fabric so you can easily move," My amethyst carefully looked at the bright pink dress.

It was nothing like what I usually wore but Ciar's words were tempting me. Easier for me to move, able to carry weapons...

"Hurry up and get the dress on me..." I grumbled in annoyance.

Ciar gave me a triumph closed eyes smiled as he quickly got me dressed.

>>TIME SKIP>>

"I'm surprised you're able to hide thirty three different weapons on you..." Ciar whispered into my ear as he led me into the large mansion.

I grunted in response and walked into the crowed room confidently.

I frowned as the once loud room became utterly silent as I stepped foot in.

"Is that Countess Acacia Vandenberg?"

"Such a rare sight to see her here! She often avoids to come to these banquets!"

"Look at her gorgeous dress! The fine material must have come from France!"

"Such beauty, you can not see this every day."

I hesitantly smiled and before I knew it, I was surrounded by countless of people greeting me.

As I smoothly and politely answered questions I received, I grabbed Ciar and whispered into his ear.

"Find information, and look for Earl Phantomhive, we must keep an eye on him."

Ciar gave me one small nod of understanding before he stealthy disappeared into the large crowd.

"Ah! Your dress is sooooo cute!!!! Where did you get it?!"

I was startled at the energetic feminine voice. Looking in front of me I saw a blonde female that had her long hair into two pigtail with bright green eyes.

"Oh my! I got too excited and forgot to introduce myself, I am Elizabeth Midford, call me Lizzie!" The female energetically states as she swung my arm up and down in a handshake.

I awkwardly laughed, "Hello Lizzie I am Acacia Vandenberg, it is quite nice to meet you," I lied immediately feeling intimidated by her cheerful character.

The taller female smiled at me as she ogled my horrific dress, "So where did you get this dress? It is so wonderful and cute!!!!"

Mentally I debated if I should tell her the truth and shrugged when I saw no problem that might arise from it, "Queen Victoria send it to me as a present."

Lizzie's eyes widen as her lips that were painted a light pink dropped open, "The Queen sent it to you?!"

I shrugged and smiled at her, moving my curled violet hair to one side of my neck.

"Yes, my family and the Queen have a long history," I state.

At the corner of my eyes I noticed Ciar talking to one of the men who held a violin.

My butler looked my way, his icy blue eyes narrowed. His gloved hands tapping his other arms forearm to time.

Immediately I knew what that meant. Now my job is to gain attention....

As I looked for a right partner I looked at Ciar once more and saw him jutting his chin in one direction.

My eyes landed on two people. A tall black haired man with glasses, a similar pleasant smile that I always saw Ciar had on his face. Next him was a young female in a frilly pink and white dress, navy blue hair in two pigtails, her bangs covering her right eye... Right eye!!!

Amused I placed my gloved hand on my cheek and chuckled slightly.

Ignoring the blabbing blonde next to me I swiftly walked near the two people that caught my attention.

At the same moment Ciar casually walked near me giving me a small smile.

Right at that moment, pleasant music flowed in the air, indicating that it was time to dance.

Before either of the male or female could respond, Ciar and I were in front of them, bowing and curtsying.

I stood in front of the tall black haired male and Ciar stood in front of the "female."

At the corner of my eyes I watched Ciar forcefully take the petite child's hand and pull her to the dance floor.

As my butler successfully was able to take the child away I smiled sweetly up at the shocked male.

"I'm sorry my companion took away your student, may I take her place for this dance?" I questioned.

The tall pale man seemed unsure for a moment before he lowly bowed.

"It would be my pleasure my lady."

Smiling pleasantly he lead us to the dance floor before starting to dance excellently.

Just as plan....

A/N

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As you may have noticed there is a picture to the side. Which is actually Acacia's horrifying pink dress that Lizzy somehow liked....

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