your POV

so. it would seem I am 15 now. I like the sound of that, I am this little bit closer to becoming an adult in this world.

these were the thoughts that went through my head as I dusted the stairways, I smiled. "All clean." I mean, I could of used my Demon powers and finished with super speed but I find; sometimes its more enjoyable to do stuff properly.

cleaning, I felt, was one of these things: watching all the dirt of past times to wash away (like wax and stone) and leaving a pristine, clean image to fill with new memories. and the peaceful, serene environment with only the slight sounds to fill the silence. in a way, I suppose it was unsettling. depends on the surroundings.

anyway, back to the present:

as i was dusting the stairway, i heard a rather loud knock upon the door. so -as expected- i rushed to answer, there were 2 men outside. both had blond hair with a slight blue tint. one of them had their hair cut short and scruffy; this was the taller of the pair.

the other, had his hair tied back, it appeared as light and soft. this man carried a sword at his waist which he guarded with one hand as though his very life depended on it. i sensed something odd about this sword. it wasn't demonic nor angelic, yet it was not human either.

"ah, hello my fair lady! Charles Phipps and Charles Grey. at your service. is Lord Phantomhive around?" bowed the taller Charles.

"i-- um, yes. forgive my asking, but is my Master expecting you?"

he chuckled, "quite alright m'lady, we come on business from her Majesty. there is a private matter that she wishes us to discuss with the Earl."

"oh, of course. follow me to Master Ciel's study."

"your too kind." they followed me up the steps and across the hall Master's study. once we had arrived, i bowed to the men and knocked gently on the large door before leading the men in.

"my apologies, Lord but these men have matters to discuss with you from Her Majesty. i shall bring you all some tea momentarily." i smiled, clasping my hands in front of me.

"yes. thank you (y/n). that will be all." the master replied, gesturing for me to leave him and our guests.

at least Ciel isn't acting strangely anymore i suppose. all is normal again, i just miss my other Master.

i wonder how he is doing...

Alois POV

"You lousy old tart! clean this up at once!" i shouted at my maid. can she not do anything right? honestly, i should fire her and those whispering triplets. Claude could handle everything perfectly well without them. and i would certainly be better off without all of this nonsense!

"yes, your highness." she bowed hastily and hurried from my sight.

i miss (y/n). not as a servant but as a friend. my only friend other than Claude. i smiled as i thought of her scolding Hannah along side me but then tears rise as i realise that if that thought was to become reality; (y/n) would not be (y/n) simple as that,

no, she would be scolding me for the terrible way i treat my workers. although it was for good reason, she would still be mad at me if she was to know that this was how i had always treated them. i would surely not live to see the next day!

"I'm bored." i sighed, slouching on my bed.

"well, there is a variety of paperwork that must ---"

"shut up Claude! i wish to visit London. prepare a carriage." and with that, i leapt to my feet and left the room. perhaps ill pick some flowers..

Ciel's probably having a grand old time being smug as usual. ill show him someday...

Ciel's POV

apparently, there have been some children going missing in each town a certain travelling circus has visited. they are most likely dead although no bodies have been found. the queen would like me to investigate and, "naturally, i shall get straight to it. i am head of the Phantomhive household afterall and so it is my duty to do as our great queen instructs." i told the pair.

"we expect good results Lord Phantomhive. farewell now."

they exited the room and Sebastian escorted them to the front door. a circus, i thought as i frowned at the tickets i had been given. how childish, mother an father took me to a circus once. i had gasped and cheered at all the acts, drawing smiles and chuckles from my parents. i had so loved it, now i think of this task as an inconvenience and annoyance.

i scowled at those pristine slips of paper that they upon my desk. they read 'Noah's Ark Circus' in large, capitalized words.

howdy! so, if you didn't already get the hint; the next group of chapters will be on Book Of Circus. sorry if the timings a little off and i have to change a few minor details because of how the story has ben so far.

also, sorry that i haven't updated recently, that the chapter is so short, and that the quality is lipping a little. ya see, ive been trying to keep track of 3 stories and i might not even be updating Black Cat for a month or so. i have soooooo much hwk that i may or may not (;D) of been doing. i am also suffering a severe case of Writers Block as of late. and as if that isn't enough to keep me from updating regularly; there has been a lot of people bullying me since i was old enough to go to school. (special shout outs to Matty, Cam, Lewis, Lilly, James, Amber and Tyler for their extra persistant bullying. well done to you, i would call you b*tches but that would be offensive to the female dogs of the world.)

MESSAGE TO ALL BULLIES: so what if you think we're freaks? all the best people are!

soz bout that! XD

ive decided that i will do different endings and just so that yall know which you will be leading up to; i will be putting the names of the possible choices at the start of the chapter title but throughout the story, i might add more possible people to end it with.

this will mean that i will take even longer to update as i don't want to have some of you guys waiting longer than others.

the next chapter or few chapters will be neutral though, just so yall know.

shout out to my BFF Madie who has been there for me since as long as we've known each other. if you like scary stories then please check out her book, Deadtime Stories on wattpad.

and if ya like tragic payback/romance stories then check out one of my other BFF Izzy's story Ugly Heart.

Love ya! xxx