*Third POV*
The group returns back to school after Azul had finished giving them a tour of the place and it's many artifacts. Despite the museum being a bit boring to some, the group enjoyed the trip especially Ciel and his friends. It's not everyday you go underwater and get to go through a museum without the fear of drowning due to lack of air. The group were standing in the mirror chambers as they began to stretch their limbs. While Grim was happy to be bring air again and out of the water.
"Ahhh! Oxygen, how I've missed you!" Grim exclaims with a smile
"Grim we weren't even there for too long." Ciel reminds him as he chuckles.
"Visiting the Atlantica Memorial Museum was pretty fun." Deuce states with a smile.
"I think I was bored to tears last time I went, but I had a good time visiting it again after all these years." Floyd states with a smile
"Once you get a feel for the world up here, it's funny to see how much of it merfolk misinterpreted in the old days." Jade states.
"That fork—I mean, 'silver hair comb'— was hilarious." Ace corrects himself as the twins nods.
"I'm glad you enjoyed the trip. I'm sure you must be tired after spending so long in a strange environment. It's just about opening time for the Mostro Lounge. Would you care to drop by for some tea?" Azul offers as the others thought about it.
"I wouldn't mind, tea sounds good right-about now." Ciel responds with a smile
"You bet I would! I was just gettin' hungry." Grim exclaims.
The group makes their way to the Mostro Lounge to get something to eat for lunch since they were given permission to leave campus. Though like always, they have to make up for missing class by taking notes from recordings and finishing homework for the next day. Once they arrived to the Lounge, they were ushered in by the twins as Azul lead them to the main area. However to their surprise, the lounge was pretty packed with a few tables available for them to sit at. They were seated as Azul and twins were with them while they looked around at each table.
"One house special, please and thanks!"
"I'll have the drink set with the limited snack!"
"Coming right up!" The Octavinelle student responds before running to get the orders.
"Wow, it's barely just opened and it's already packed!" Ciel exclaims in surprise
"Whoa! Why's it so crowded in here?" Ace questions in shock.
"Ah, I see the promotion is paying off already." Jade states calmly as the group looks at him in confusion besides Floyd and Azul.
"What promotion?" Jack asks
"After everything that went down, the headmage chewed us out and said not to take anybody's powers again, even under contract. So Azul devised a point card system!" Floyd explains.
"Point card system?" Ciel questions as the twins nods
"Yeah? How's it work?" Ace asks, wanting more information.
"You get one point for ordering a 6-thaumark drink special. And you get three points for ordering something off the 15-thaumark limited menu. When you build up fifty points, you earn the privilege of one free consultation with the manager—namely myself." Azul explains.
"Huh, that's kinda smart." Ciel states, a bit impressed
"When you say 'consultation,' do you mean, like, for ANYTHING?" Grim inquires as Azul nods.
"Let's say I needed help with my studies." Deuce suggests
"That would absolutely fall within my purview." Azul answers with a smile.
"What's more, when you fill three-point cards, you'll unlock even more perks." Jade states
"If you want to know more about these offers, please feel free to peruse this pamphlet or browse our website." Azul informs the group.
"Myah! In that case, gimme a special drink! And make it extra drink-y!" Grim orders as Ace nods in agreement.
"Same!"
"I'll have the snack set..." Deuce orders
"We appreciate your prompt orders." Azul thanks them.
"You guys..." Jack groans
"Nobody's learned anything from this!" Ciel exclaims but the two still orders something since they're hungry.
"Come, Jade. Floyd. It's time for us to make some money." Azul announces as the twins smiles.
"Yes, sir. / You got it, Boss."
"Still, I'm impressed at how packed we are. We have our work cut out for us today." Jade says, very impressed.
"Woulda been a breeze if the anemones were still workin' for us." Floyd complains
"I'll join you out in the front of house. That will give me a better sense of how we're providing for our clientele. Now, let us work diligently to make prof– *Ahem* I mean, please our costumers!" Azul orders while also correcting himself.
"Good timing there, or else you would've made the customers unhappy." Ciel states with a smirk.
The three proceeds to leave to take care of the other customers and to get the group's orders to them as quickly as possible. Meanwhile Ciel and his friends were talking to one another about what each of them was gonna do during the break. Though Ciel and Grim did feel a little jealous they couldn't go with them but they decided to just find something fun to do at the dorm with the ghosts during the break. After a couple of minutes, they were given their orders as they began to eat. The food and drinks tasted so good, it's no wonder this is the other reason this place is packed as Azul smiles at the group's blissed expressions.
"We certainly are busy! But that doesn't mean we can skimp on quality." Azul reminds the all of the students of Octavinelle students.
"Of course, I'm seeing many new faces today. This is our chance to expand our clientele. Floyd is keeping an eye out to ensure our costumers are treated with care." Jade informs Azul, who smiles.
"Ha ha. I see you're already on top of everything."
They continue taking orders and delivering orders after making sure Ciel and his friends didn't need anything else. Ciel was impressed by all their hard work and the fast pace they were going to fulfil their customers orders. He couldn't help but feel familiarity but instead it was just one person rather than three. He has a small smile as a tear streamed down his face at the familiarity but wipes it away before anyone notices. After awhile, all the orders were taken out as Azul and the twins smiles at one another while standing in front of Ciel and his friends' table.
"Splendid! We made three times our usual amount!" Azul cheers as the twins smile
"Heh. We're well on our way to meeting our goal." Jade states.
"Yes. If we can continue to earn the necessary funds... We'll be able to open a branch café!" Azul exclaims with a smile.
"You haven't given up on all that yet?!" Ace exclaims as Ciel chuckles.
"Did you really expect them to, Ace?"
Ciel continue to drink from the cup of tea before he coughs a bit, which gone unnoticed by the others since they were busy talking. He looks at the table to see a small puddle of ink, which confuses him but he shrugs it off as nothing. He just figures he eat something burnt without knowing as he continues to drink his tea while watching the group talk. Meanwhile, at the Scarabia Dorm, Kalim was looking through the results as he let's out a sigh. The results weren't what he was hoping for as his dorm's position didn't raise up like he preyed for.
"First there was the Spelldrive tournament. Now, even in the final exams, our dorm's position remains stagnant... This is a grave matter indeed. Jamil! Jamil, are you there?" Kalim exclaims as Jamil enters the room.
"Present, sir." Jamil informs him
"Gather all of Scarabia's students on the double. If those layabouts think they're in for a relaxing holiday, they are sorely mistaken." Kalim orders as Jamil nods with a smile.
"Understood, sir. All will be as my housewarden wishes. Heh heh heh..."
(I hope you all enjoyed Book three! I'll be taking a break from the series to work on another story as well as plan out the next book since there will be a special reunion waiting for you all and Ciel. I shall let you all know when I return with the release of the first chapter of Book Four, see you all next time my Celestials! ^w^)
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Fanfiction(Black Butler x Twisted Wonderland) Some time after the events of the Spelldrive, the time has arrived for Ciel and his friends to take their final exam. Much to Ciel's surprise, Grim, Ace and Deuce are all oddly confident, and when grades roll in...
