By a tragic turn of events, Sebastian Michaelis, the Phantomhive butler, will become human in 24 hours. The contract, between the young Earl and his demon butler, will be nullified. Sebastian prepares the young master's tea and breakfast. He tells Ciel his tragic news.
Sebastian wears an anxious expression as he performs his duties and Ceil watches. Ciel knows that Sebastian will never have his one true desire, the consumption of his soul. Ciel and Sebastian have become as close to one another as their stations allow.
Ciel asks Sebastian what he would like to do with his remaining time. Sebastian immediatelyr replies, "Hunt and kill Grell, of course. I can't very well Iet him come after my cinematic record at the end of my human life. I absolutely can NOT have that. The new life I live must not be tainted by that felonious, flamboyant, red-headed reaper!" Ciel and Sebastian comb the streets of London for Grell. They locate him, the battle ensues and Sebastian prevails. Grell cries out, "Oh Bassy!" as he dies. They return to the estate.
Sebastian turns to Ciel and asks him to allow him to remain the Phantomhive butler. "I can't bear the thought of leaving your side, my lord" he says. Ciel huffs, "Oh, alright!" Ciel smiles secretly to himself and steals a glance at Sebastian, only to find him smiling too.
The hour has arrived and a new day is dawning, Sebastian removes Ciel's eye patch and the glove from his left hand. Time is up, the marks of their contract fade with the dying night. Sebastian crumples to the ground. Ciel manages to catch him and lies him down gently. Sebastian's chest rises and falls but he doesn't wake.
Ciel has Sebastian moved to his own bedchamber. Sebastian lies in sleeping in Ciel's bed, his young master never leaves his side. Sebastian's eyes flutter open. His first sight is his young lord's face, Ciel's eyes are filled with tears, Sebastian smiles and wipes the tears away. Ciel throws himself over Sebastian's chest and sobs with relief. Sebastian comforts him and Ciel looks up and meets his eyes and says in a raspy voice, "Never leave my side, Sebastian. That's an order." Sebastian pats Ciel's back and replies, "Yes my lord, but on one condition. I want a kitty of my very own. Ciel sighs and agrees with the condition of their new contract.
Years and Sebastian has grown old. One morning, Sebastian fails to bring Ciel's morning tea. Ciel rushes to Sebastian's side but finds him cold, with a hint of a smile on his face.
Ciel buries Sebastian in the center of the Phantomhive estate's garden. Sebastian's grave is surrounded by small headstones, each bearing the name of one of Sebastian's precious kitties. His marker reads, "Here lies simply one hell of a butler, he was worth his salt"
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