Narrator's POV

Astre gulped as he followed his brother into the master suite, scared of what the older boy would say once they were alone.

"What a naughty boy." Ciel laughed as he closed the door behind them

The younger blunette did not know what to say, worried about what his twin would do.

"You do not have to look so scared, Astre, I told you before I am not mad." The older twin soothed, "In fact, I am so very happy with you and all the decisions you have made. I was so worried you would choose that demon and your revenge over me, but you did not and I can help you get away from that damn demon forever!"

Ciel began to walk towards the large wardrobe, "But first, we must deal with today, and that starts with getting you into dry clothes."

Opening the wardrobe Ciel began to look through the outfits, looking for one similar to the one he wore.

"I miss the days we matched down to every detail, we must commission our tailor to make a second of every outfit." Ciel commented as each hanger was pushed aside

Eventually, the u dead boy began to laugh and pulled out two hangers that were hidden in the back.

One held the pink robin dress Astre had worn while undercover at Viscount Druitt's party for the Jack the Ripper case.

The other held the red and gold silk 'China Doll' dress Lau had given him.

"Care to explain, little brother?" Ciel asked, holding the robin dress

Astre's eye widened yet again, a bead of swear dripping down his face, "I-I can explain."

"I am sure you can, but tonight after the Midfords all leave, I want to see you wear this." Ciel said with a hum

The living twin blinked a few times, surprised as to what his older brother had told him, "Y-You want to see me wear it?"

Ciel nodded, "It is only fair I get to see what everyone else did, one fun night so we can put all this water under the bridge and move on."

Astre just nodded as the hanger was put back and Ciel pulled another out.

Ciel's outfit was comprised of a black button-up, a dark grey overcoat and shorts that had light grey detailing with a light grey ribbon around his neck.

Whereas the outfit chosen for his twin was a white button-up, a royal blue overcoat and shorts that had black detailing with a teal ribbon around his neck.

"Perfect!" Ciel smiled as he helped his brother dress, "Now, let us go talk with Uncle Alex and have him handle the Yard for us so we can get reacquainted faster!"

Holding hands, they began to leave the room together when Ciel suddenly stopped in his tracks.

"What is wrong?" Astre asked, concerned

"I almost forgot you stole the candy from my tummy." The older twin replied, stroking the ring his brother wore, "Give it back."

Astre did as told, slipping off the two rings and placing them on his brother's open palm, feeling a massive weight be lifted from his shoulders.

He watched as Ciel slipped the rings on and they went to the drawing room together.

***

The twins entered the drawing room just as Tanaka was pouring the Midfords tea —from the smell of it, Astre guessed it was chamomile to soothe everyone's nerves from this stressful day.

Ciel sat on the lounge chair across from his uncle and cousin, Astre sitting beside him.

"What is going on?" Alexis Leon asked after Tanaka poured the twin cups of tea

Ciel took a sip of his tea before placing it down, "On our tenth birthday, the attackers that caused our parent's deaths sold us on the black market. We went through a few hands but eventually Sebastian Michaelis bought us. When he learned did our identities, he immediately began to plan to steal our wealth. When I refused to be complicit in his plan, he beat me so hard I spent the first two and a half years in a coma and I have only just been slowly waking up these past six months. Astre has been under threat of my death the entire time to insure his silence on the matter while these criminals siphoned the Phantomhive money away."

Edward and Alexis Leon were shocked.

"I do apologize for all the worry and trouble I have caused over Lizzy's disappearing and running away. If I had been in better physical condition, I could have persuaded her to return home." Ciel added, looking to his fiancée, "She stumbled across my half-comatose self when she visited the Music Hall, she is how I escaped and have been with Undertaker who had been nursing me back to full health."

Ciel then placed a hand on his brother's knee, "Astre has been performing the Earl's duties spectacularly in my absence and now it is my turn, as the true head of house Phantomhive to continue to carry out those duties. And that includes the duty passed down in our family for generations, I will take on the title of the 'Queen's Watchdog'."

"You will have to request audience with her Majesty soon, she will be very curious of our circumstances and for your formal appoint to Earl." Astre added

Ciel nodded, "I will eventually, but my health is still not in top condition."

"I see," Alexis Leon added, "make sure to prioritize your health."

"Yes, Uncle Alex." Ciel smiled

Soon the marquess and his children left, leaving the twins alone with Undertaker and Tanaka...