An Earl in Night Raven College (Book four)

The Tactician of Scalding Sands: Part 5

*Please read note below for explanation*
*Ciel's POV*

We arrived back to the dorm a bit later than I usually do since I took a quick detour to the cafeteria for some dinner, due to Grim complaining about being hungry. Though I should've just pushed through his complaining and make food at the dorm. I shivered as I felt the cold winds blew past me as I opened the door. I quickly enter and closed the door behind me as Grim jumped out of my jacket to stretch his limbs from being in my jacket for a while. After locking the door, I turn my head down the hallway with a smile on my face.

"Happy ghosts, we're back!" I called out only to hear nothing

"Um, happy ghosts? I said, we're back." Still nothing, this caused me to worry.

'Something's wrong...'

"Maybe they're out?" Grim says, confused by the silence as I looked at him while taking off my shoes.

"Um... Grim? You're forgetting that they said that they were gonna stay during the break."

Then we jumped in surprise when we heard a crash and shouts as the ghosts scream out in a panic coming from the lounge. Me and Grim looked at each other before rushing towards the lounge to see what was going on. Once we got to the lounge, I froze in surprise at the sight before me as Grim hid behind me, after jumping on my back. In front of me was the three ghosts being chased by a large group of people, wearing what seems to be servant uniforms, with weapons. The group each took turns attacking the ghosts, who quickly dodges, and break things in the process and based from the mess, which probably mean they been at this for awhile and needs to stop.

"What is going on in here?!" I shouted as I pulled out my sword and pointed towards the unknown group.

This caused everyone to freeze up, in very silly poses with wide eyes, and looking towards me as I pointed my sword towards the group. I wasn't gonna hurt them mind you, but I didn't want them to think that. We stood there for a while staring at one another, as Grim peeked over my shoulder, not making any sudden movements. Then, the group lets go of the ghosts and ran up to me, which caused me to ready a strike thinking they were gonna attack me. Only for me, and Grim, to be greeted by a huge hug and happy cries from the group as the Ghosts watched on.

"Young Master!"

"Smile!"

"Eh?! W-What!" I exclaim in surprise as I dropped my sword

"Ack! I'm being squished!" Grim exclaims as I gave a stern look, or tried to while being squished.

"Please let go! Who are you guys anyways?"

This caused them to freeze as they slowly let go of me and takes a few steps back while Grim let out a sigh of relief, grateful to be freed. I paid him no mind as I looked at the group with my arms crossed, waiting for an answer. The group looked at me in shock, as if they were looking at me like I was crazy. We continued staring at each other in silence for the next couple of minutes, the only noises was coming from the ghost trio and Grim, who were whispering to one another. Then the man with orange hair let out an awkward laugh, which made me confused at the sudden action.

"Huh? Ha ha nice joke there, Smile. It's us, your servants, don't you remember?"

'Servants? I have servants since when and why?... Memories I wished you were with me right now.' I thought with a pained smile.

They must've taken noticed of this as they looked at each other with very concern looks on their faces while muttering to one another. Despite being able to hear well, I wasn't able to understand what they were muttering though I know it's related to me. I began to rub my head as I tried to think about what to do about this. I let out a sigh as I sit down on the couch, with Grim and the ghosts following suit, and snap my fingers, which caught the group's attention as I had a serious look on my face.