Your Butler: A Choose Your Own Adventure Story
Disclaimer: I own NOTHING of Black butler, all rights go to the original owner. Please don't sue me ._.
Well thanks for having me, this is the first time in a long time that I have actually started to write once again. I hope that this time ill be able to get more then just five chapters done before completely giving up. I wont be know as that person anymore. This story is mostly going to be focusing on our favorite butlers in black. Well enough abut me, this is gonna hopefully be a good story. Also, when refer to the main character as I, its going to me you. I hoping that this stays as it is, and not a first person/third person kinda view. Please bare with me, you will all see when the story kicks off.
How the hell could this have happened? There I was, sitting on my couch minding my own business. All I wanted to do is start off this summer vacation with watching a bit of TV and a few good books. Obviously, things don't always go as I have planned, but this has blown everything way out of proportions. But I think we should start at the very beginning of this story.
There I was, sitting in the last period of class for the day. No, not for the day, for the entire summer. As I looked around at my classmates, I found myself becoming just as restless as everyone else. Looking at my history teacher, Mrs. Clark, I spied her glancing around at all of us. Looking at her watch, she stood up, and gently began to speak. " Ok everyone, I know your not going to like this. But we do have some summer reading for you all to do." moving towards the stack of paper, she started going to the different rows of students. Passing out the papers, she would tell each student to take one and pass them back. " You all have to choose at least three out of the seven books to read over the summer. I know its not something that you all want to do, but as I said it is a school requirement, and must be done." I joined in the course of groans from my fellow students. This was supposed to be a time of celebration, staying up late, and going to the beach. Now a time for doing bookwork, and writing a paper.
Taking the paper, I would pass it back, and look down at it. Some of them I thankfully had heard of before. The lord of the Rings, Deer Skin, The Mortal Instruments. But the other four were something to be less then desires, and the last one, was a comic? I Blinked as I looked over the name. Black Butler. Hm.. Sounded kind of interesting at least. That was at least something that ive never had the pleasure of reading before. So the first thing I need to do when I school lets out and walk to the bookstore here in town. Looking back at the clock, I wanted to groan. All that there is left is two minutes, yet those two minutes are going by so slowly. Looking around, I spotted a girl who has become more of a tormenter to me for the past four years. Thankfully after this, Ill never have to see her ever again. Looking to my right, I spotted my best friend. He turned around, and gave me a smirk as he pointed to the clock. Casting my eyes back to said object I was right in time to start the final countdown to summer vacation. Everyone else must of looked at the clock as well, as the countdown became audible.
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I started to stand up, I was getting excited at the possibility of going home for the summer, and starting collage in the fall. Clean slate, new life, and hopefully, new friends. That was what I was hopeing for anyways.
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'Come on.. Just a little more..' I can hardly contain myself as everyone else had started to rise to their feet. Excitement was in the air and adrenalin was pumping. Some of the students were already slinging their backpacks over their shoulders, all in preparation of leavien gthis one hundred and eighty days a year long hell hole.
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We were cheering! Everyone jumped out of their seats, and made their way to the parking lot. I was right behind them. Grabbing the keys to my 1999 gray olds mobile. Fitting the keys into the lock, I turned it slowly, only to be grabbed from behind by an excited best friend. " Can you believe it! We made it! Finally we can rest for the summer, and start our lives in the fall with collage!" I looked at him as he explained himself. I myself was glad that this year was over. Turning towards him, I would speak in a gentle voice. " I gotta get going. I gotta hit the book store for that comic that we can read about for summer reading. I think it would be a change for once." Smiling, I bid him farewell, and a " Ill call you later" Hoping into the car. I would put the keys in the ignition, and started her up. Driving out of the school parking lot, I was met with traffic from everyone wanting to leave. After about twenty minutes or so, traffic was gone, and I was smoothly sailing towards my destination.
After about ten minutes. I made it to the bookstore. Most of the people don't like coming to this one, because they believe that its being haunted by some ghost or something. Also, the owner of the store is a little more then creepy. I personally didn't mind him. Getting out of my car, I pushed the lock button, and shut the door. Walking on the sidewalk, I took a minute to look at the old building. It had other letters that were faded out on the building, but if you look close enough, you could almost make out the word… I shook my head. Every time I had tried to decipher the faded out words, I ended up going home with a huge headache. Instead of figuring it out, I would walk into the store. The little bell gave off a high pitched ring as the owner of the store came out of the back room. Seeing me again, he offered a creepy smile. His silver, grayish locks were always hanging in front of his face. I almost am tempted to ask him if he has ever tripped over himself due to his long hair.
" Well well, welcome back my dear. It appeared that today is the last day of school. I take it you are here for the summer reading?" I blinked, I was always wondering how he seems to know these things. I took notice today that he was wearing black, with a high collar that seemed to cover his neck. If one can get past the stitches across his face, he would be a handsome fellow. " Hey Creed, and yes, school is out for the summer and im here to pick up my three books for summer reading. Though im looking for a certain one now. " I waited till I had his full attention. No I didn't know his real name, so he thought it would be humorous for me to give him a name. So what did the geek in me say? That's right. Creed. From Assassins Creed. What? It was a cool game.
" Really? And what special book would you be interested in? I possibly have it." I looked at him, and pulling out my summer reading list, I pointed to the bottom one that red ' Black Butler.' His eyebrows shot into his hairline as she started to laugh like a maniac. I nearly jumped out of my skin as I never heard him laugh like that. Looking over the counter with a raised eyebrow of my own. I cautiously asked. " Are you all right Creed? I've heard you laugh, but never like that.. " I saw him pick himself up off the floor, and after catching his breath. " … I've got just the one for you… " He left, still cackling to himself. I took this moment to glance around at all of the other books. Picking out Deer Skin and The Mortal Instruments, I placed them on the counter, and whipped out my credit card. After a few minutes, he came back out form the back room. In his hands, he held a black book with silver writing. Glancing over at him, I would tilt my head to the side. As he placed it down, he moved his hair out of his eyes for the first time. I noticed that they were a golden color, edged with green.
" Listen carefully my dear. This book has been passed down from generation from generation by a benefactor. Ill relinquish it to you, because I know that it will come in handy for you." Looking at the book, I smiled. It looked very old indeed. Gently I went to lift the cover opened, but he slammed his head on the book. Jumping back, I looked at him. " Whoa creed, relax. I just wanted to see the inside of the book. It looks very old." He looked at me, and tilted his head to the side, before giving a small giggle. " indeed. This book was made at the end of the 1800's." I gawked at him. He would let me buy this book from him, something that old should be in the public archives or something. Looking away some. I glanced at the man known as creed. " So this book is very special, yet you are letting me purchase it." "Barrow it dear. I cannot let you buy it. However, Ill let you take it.. If you can do something to entertain me." He gave me his crooked smile. I had done something like this before for him, only it was make him laugh. This one was going to be a tad difficult after all. Thinking to myself, I would wonder. ' What would I do to entertain someone?' Then it hit me. I leaned forward, so that only he could here me, and whispered. " he cackled once again and fell to the floor. Listing himself form the floor, he would pass me the book.
Looking back at him, as I scooped the book up into my hands, and placed it gently into my backpack. I smiled over at him, and gently gave a low boy at my waist. " Ill take good care of it, and as soon as im done writing my report, ill be returning it. Thank you very much." I went to walk out, but he caught my arm on the way. Looking at his face, he had a look of seriousness there. "be careful my dear, When reading the book, be sure to put it away before midnight. I wouldn't want anything to happen to my favorite customer." I gave him a look, before nodding my head. I was going to ask him why, but then the phone rang in the back. He let me go, and made his way towards the back after bidding me a fond farewell. Leaving the store, I made my way to my car. I nearly screamed, as the biggest spider that I have ever seen was crawling across my driver side door. Waiting a moment for it to get away from the handle, I open the door, and slammed it shut behind me. I breathed a sigh of relief, but it was short lived. Looking at my window, I realized that the window itself was down. Screaming, I looked all around my car, and calmed down after I realized that it didn't get in.
Putting the keys into the ignition, I had placed the car in gear and made my way home. Pulling the car in the driveway, I sighed when I realized that my drunken father was finally back. Really, I had not the foggiest idea why mom puts up with him. All he does is work, goes to the bar, and comes home shattered. Usually it involved mom getting the brunt end of the battering, sometimes, its myself. Taking my things form the car, I made my way up the stairs, and into the house. Yes they were fighting again, yes, I've heard the worse "Divorce" once again. But I knew it was never gonna happen. Going past the feuding couple, I made my way towards my bedroom in the loft. Throwing open my door, I made my way towards my bed, and tossed everything on it. Taking out my book, I would gently open the cover, and on the first page it held the date. Published in 1899 Funtom company. 'Hm.. Must be an old company.' I flipped to the fist page, and realized that the book wasn't a comic at all, but a lengthy book. I started reading.
I never went down for dinner, I never took my shower that night. I never even changed out of my clothes for bed. Outside of my window, a lone crow gave its lonely cry outside of my window. Placing the book down for a moment, I hadn't realized what time it was. My room was burning hot in there, and with my AC broken, I needed to use the window for my only source of comfort. Going over to the window, I opened it, and the screne as well. Sighing as I looked at the rather large crow, I cocked my head to the side. Hearing a small thump, I looked over towards my corner. A rumble of thunder came, closeing in as lighting flashed. Just as quickly as blinking. The lights flickered, and went out. " Damn it.. Now im gonna have to find my flashlight." Making my way over to my dresser, I shook my head as I went through my draws. Hearing a loud cry coming for my window, I just had time to duck, when the crow entered my room, and landed on my bed. Its wings were outstretched as I looked at it. It sat on the book that I been trying to read.
Pain shot through my left foot, and looking down at the same time the lightning flashed, I screamed as that same( or least I thought it was) spider that was on my car, was now on my floor. Looking at my watch, I noticed that it was well past midnight. I hopped on my bed to try and look at the damage that the bite had down to my foot. Something odd then happened. The crow landed on my shoulder, at the same time as the spider wrapped his hairy legs around my ankle. The lighting flashed, as my hand touched the book, and then a flash of white.
I slowly start to awaken, blinking open my eyes, I seem to look around. 'Wait, how did I end up in the woods?' I think to myself, confusion is now starting to take over. Wasn't I just in my room?. I just happened to look over my shoulder, thinking that that I've seen something. Riseing to my feet, I took a step forward, and it was a good thing I did, because right were i was sitting there was a 'Clunk' sound. I turned around imbedded in the tree where I was just sitting at, were two objects, a golden knife, and a silver fork. "What in the name of gods green earth is going on!" I say out loud to no one unparticular Just then two figures launch themselves out of the woods throwing their respective silver wear at each other. Dodged as a golden knife was thrown my way. Falling to the ground, I looked down at my foot, it was now starting to swell form the bite. By this time, both have seem to have taken notice of me, and have stopped. Both gold, and wine colored orbs stare intently on my figure, each with their own look of shock on their faces.
AN: Well? Hope you all enjoy the first chapter, because now the real challenges is going to come. Working on double chapters is gonna be fun and a handful. Well have a good one and please read and review! A friend of mine is going to be helping, and as soon as he gets his name up, Ill be able to credit him as well ^^
