Ciels POV

"mmmmmmph." i sighed as i stretched my arms and sat up in the crisp white bed of the London town-house. i looked around for my butler, yet he was no where to be seen. neither was (y/n).

thinking of her brought back fond memories of when she would smile and laugh (often at me). i remember when she dived into that flooded river to save me and Lizzy from drowning that time with the white stag; how worry had flashed in her perfect blue eyes as she watched over me when i awoke. how she had been so forgiving after i killed her. basically all of those moments that she wasn't being sarcastic or rebellious.

i shook my head just as i heard a knock at my door -those were feelings i hadn't considered in a very long time- "Master Ciel? i have brought your morning tea." i heard her voice.

"yes, come in." i replied.

"i am surprised you are awake before me or my brother has to open the curtains." she smirked as she lay out a plate of bacon, eggs, cooked tomatoes and mashed potato. (a/n: potaaatooooo.... XD sorry, i had to.) "todays tea is Earl Grey. just like every time i make you breakfast. enjoy." she said, standing beside me as i ate.

"its decent." i shrugged. (y/n) grumbled at my feeble comment. is she still jealous about Sebastian's cooking skills? probably.

speak of the literal devil.

the butler walked into the room and bowed his head to me. "good morning, Master. i see that (y/n) has made you tea but has yet to open the curtains. i shall get right to it." he said as he stood.

"now, (y/n) as of todays assignment, you need to," i shuddered before continuing, "assist me to pass the audition to join the.. the circus." (y/n) blinked blindly at me in shock and amusement.

"and you also will need to successfully obtain entry to the circus." i added, dabbing my mouth with a napkin as i finished my food.

(y/n)'s ears and tail spiked up in horror and she said very low and threateningly, "whose idea. was. this."

i immediately pointed to Sebastian. (y/n) turned and growled very low and loud, baring her teeth at him. Sebastian turned and glared at her in a way that was as if to say (a/n: 'COME AT ME BRO!!' jk 'I WILL DESTROY YOU!' also jk 'I WILL EAT YOUR SOUL B*TCH' again jk for the last time. i mean, this is sebby we're talking about.) 'don't even think about it (- or else ill tell mom' jk and btw imam shut up now :P) or you will regret your life.' so she backed off and walked away. she was never one to back down but she did know when she wasn't going to win.

Alois' POV

it has officially been 1 and a half months since i last saw (y/n). and now i am bored out of my life. Claude's always too busy doing servant-y stuff so i have nothing to do.

i tapped my head on my desk repeatedly before grumbling and sitting with my arms spread over the desk and my head resting face first on the wood, "bored. bored. bored. bored. bored!" i mumbled into the cold wood.

i turned to the side and grabbed my telephone from the stand and dialled the Phantomhive Household number. the phone rang a few times before a crackling sound and then a woman's voice, "'ello? Phan'omhive Esta'e?"

"hello, my name is Alois Trancy, Earl of the Trancy Estate. is my good friend Ciel there?" i said.

"I'm afraid the Earl 'as gone on a trip. 'he wont be home for at least a few days now. terribly sorry."

"oh, in that case, is my other good friend (y/n) currently available?" i asked, frustrated.

"umm, (y/n) 'as also left for London with my Master." the woman said nervously.

i hung up the phone and threw it violently across the room, causing Hannah to rush in.

"is everything ok, your Highness? i heard a crash and -"

"get out!" i yelled.

"y-yes." she whispered and rushed out. honestly.

i cant believe (y/n) went on a trip and didn't tell me! now i look like an idiot to Ciel's servants!

"Claude!," i called, " I'm bored! i want to go somewhere!"

"yes, your highness. do you happen to have any ideas?"

"youre the one that's supposed to know about stuff! you tell me if there's anywhere fun to go!"

" i have heard tell of a travelling circus that is in London. perhaps you would like to view the performance?"

"yes, that should do. when is this performance?"

"in 3 days, highness."

"that's way to long to wait! find me something today!"

i heard him sigh, "yes. your highness."

"ill go to the circus when its on. I'm bored now." i complained.

Your POV

we pulled up at the circus grounds. the ringleader that had assisted Sebastian greeted us, "hallo there. ah! its you from the performance the other day! and i see ye have brough' ye friends that ye wanted to audition fer us!" he smiled, "righ' this way."

we followed him to the centre of the campsite where we saw a few of the performers training. we had to dress as commoners as to blend in and not seem suspicious; i wore a simple, brown dress with long sleeves that was tied at the back with white string, Sebastian wore his butler attire and Ciel was dressed in brown trousers with a smudged, white shirt and a plain, brown waistcoat with a matching cap to complete the look. he also had to wear his eye bandage thing rather than his patch.

"first, why don't we test ye both on knife throwin'?" the ginger smiled, gesturing to a target and a box of knives. "youngen, you go first." so Ciel stepped forwards and held the knives.

"Joker, don't you think that's a bit cruel? his tiny arms will never be able to throw that far!" said a blond boy with a red circle painted below each of his moss green eyes.

"well, would ye rather i put the target right in front of the boy?"

his trajectory was way off, but thanks to me and Sebastian, he never missed a single shot.