An Earl's Problem; Black Butler Fan-Fic

Everyone was doing rather well, keeping Iris a secret. Though, a few times Ciel caught them talking about the cat; they were able to make him think they ment one of themselves. Although, Sebastian started getting curious. He did everything he could to keep the cat hair in the servants corridor, yet he found some once in awhile around the manor. However, he hasn't seen his young master sneeze at all. It was rather strange.

It was the day before the business party at the Phantomhive manor. And it was highly known, and expected to be given the highest form of hospitality in a Phantomhive home. Sebastian had given everyone their tasks for the day, then went on to do his own. Little did anyone know that Iris had gotten out of Sebastian's room. Now, she was in the main manor; happily exploring.

"Ah damn it, there's so much to get done for the bloody party." Baldroy lit a cigarette while looking over all the meet he had to prepare. Then, an idea crossed his mind.

"There's just so much, I bet I can get done quicker with my trusty blowtourch." Chuckling to himself as he went for the small gasoline tank needed for the contraption.

As Baldroy was screwing on the gas canister, Iris had wondered into the kitchen. She stopped, horrified at the large contraption. It was easy to put together what he was about to do, as she was looking back from the chef to the raw meats laid out. Quickly, she jumped onto the table.

"Oi, what the bloody hell are you doin in the manor?" Baldroy stared down at the cat, who seemed to almost be glaring at him. Without her claws, she swatted at his hands.

"Huh? You tryin to tell me something?" He was obviously confused. The little cat pawed at a tray of raw beef, then almost playfully hit the handle of his blow tourch. Jumping down, Iris then nuzzled up to the oven that sat there unused.

"Wha? You tryin to tell me to use the damn oven instead?" Iris nodded with a happy meow. "But- we-we got so much to do." Baldroy sounded like a kid who had been yelled at.

Iris started angerly meowing at the chef, causing him to jump back a bit.

"Hey! Shhh, shhh ok! Ok ok ya win. Just please, keep quiet or Sebastian will get pissed off at me. Worse yet, the master will see ya." Iris smirked up at him, slightly nodding and shutting up.

Reluctantly, Baldroy put away his blowtourch. As Iris watched from the corner, he started to properly prepare the meat. Once he was to far gone to turn back, Iris happily wondered back out.

"Baldroy?" Sebastian peaked his head in ten minutes later, hus eyes growing in surprise. Baldroy was properly marinating, slow cooking, and trimming all the food.

"Huh? Oh hey Sebastian, how's it lookin huh?" Baldroy beamed with pride. Rarely did he do something right, let alone something so time consuming.

"But- you-" Sebastian stammered, then took a breath. Calming down he simply smiled. "Great job, I expect this meal to be delicious." Baldroy looked like he was about to cry, watching Sebastian leave. The butler in question couldn't believe what he had seen. He was fully prepared to do all of the cooking, as well as fixing any mistake made. Shaking it off, he went back to his duties.

Through an open window, Iris had made her way into the side yard. She was happily wondering, when a very hot breath made her jump. Looking high into the air, her eyes met red. Pluto was staring down at her. His large wolf body a building taller, his hot demon hound breath blew over the small cat. The world was still...

"Meow?" Iris slowly walked up, booping her nose to his. Pluto flinched back, before slowly lowering on the ground. His tail slowly wagged, and Iris started to purr.

While the pets started to bond, Finnian started work on the garden. Humming happily he trimmed the hedges, just the way his master likes. Though once he moved to the flower bed, he noticed the large amount of weeds there.

"Aw, now this won't do at all." He scratched his neck, looking at all the weeds. "Ah! I know. I think we have some strengthened weeds killer in the shed!"

With a pep in his step, Finnian skipped to the shed. His laughter caught the attention of the pets. Iris had gotten on Pluto, happily nestled on the top of his neck; close to his head. Meowing down at Pluto, the demon hound stood and followed the gardener. Together, they spyed on the cheerful boy. He grabbed the large container and sprayer, pulling it out easily. Finnian weirdly enough, didn't notice the large hound following him.

"Alrighty! Time to go you pesky weeds!"

Just as he rose the sprayer, Pluto howled out; making the gardener jump. The hound ran over, nuzzling him with his wet nose.

"Ah! Hey Pluto, what's the big idea? You ok buddy?" Finnian stroked the hounds snoot, looking into his ruby eyes in confusion. Just then, Iris slowly climbed down Pluto. Plopping on the ground, she gently pawed at his pant leg.

"Awe, Iris you little cutie. How'd you get out here?" Being carful of his strength, Finnian picked up the cat. Slowly moving her so she fit in his arms. "Were you on Pluto? I'm surprised he let you."

He chuckled, patting the nose of the hound. Looking back down at the cat, Finnian watched as she jumped down. Using her back legs she knocked over the large container of weed killer.

"Hey! Bad kitty!" But before he could say more, Iris meowed up at him. She walked over to the over weeded flower bed, and with her teeth started pulling weeds out by the roots. It too the precious boy to realize what she was doing.

"Oh! You want me to pull them instead of usin this stuff? I mean. Hm, last time we had guests over I did use this. It was such a disaster. I can't believe I forgot! Thanks kitty cat." Removing his gardeners glove, he petted the feline. Iris purred and nuzzled him, before walking away. Jumping back into the manor, thanks to Pluto's help.

Sebastian ventured outside a few minutes later. Slightly biting his lip, waiting for what he was assuming to be a disaster. Yet, all he saw was Finnian covered in dirt. With a large pile of weeds next to him. Looking down, he saw the weed killer still on the ground.

"Finnian? Did you use this?" The gardener looked up the a proud smile.

"Nope! I'm pulling these sneaky guys out by hand, don't you worry Sebastian!" With a wave, he got back to work. Leaving Sebastian to simply nod. Pluto looked over, his tail wagging quickly. Though, he wined in distress as Sebastian quickly ventured back inside.

Now, he was getting weirded out. Though it would mess up his schedule, the butler hoped when he found May-Rin; she would be cleaning up a mess of broken plates.

"Oh I can't wait~! This is gonna be real nice, yes it is." May-Rin wobbled down the hall, carrying a comically large stack of plates. Beautifully decorated, expensive plates. Iris was walking around, when she saw the maid. She was walking out of the way when she saw the loose floor board. Quickly she looked around, and spotted a small cushioned bench. On it, two large throw pillows. As fast as she could run, she jumped onto the bench. It was definitely a mouth full, but the cat bit the sides of both pillows. Dragging them over, she was barely in time when May-Rin screamed. Falling down the plates flew ahead. Just then, Sebastian heard the scream. At lighting speed he caught the maid. A soft clink got his attention. On the floor, the plates landed on the two pillows. It looked like maybe three had some cracks, but enough for the party.

"Ok, how on earth have all of you been-" Sebastian stopped himself, finding his answer nuzzling his ankle.

"Iris? Was this all you?" Setting down a now blushing May-Rin, he nealed down on one knee. Picking up the cat, Iris purred and nuzzled.

"Please excuse me. Get back to work, and try to be carful May-Rin." May-Rin watched as Sebastian started walking back to the servants corridor.

Sebastian stared down at the feline who stared back. Her tail swayed, claws lightly fluffing his arm.

"You are one interesting cat aren't you?..." Sebastian set the cat on his bed.

"But please, stay here little one. If the master find you, I'm not sure what he'll do. I'd hate to see such an adorable creature be left homeless again." Iris meowed adorably. Following Sebastian's hand as he left the room.

Iris did her best to obey, for the rest of the day she napped inside Sebastian's room. Although..the day of the party..was a different story..