Twisted-Wonderland: Our Precious Treasure (Part 1)

Preview for the Next Adventure...

"Alright, you dogs. The time's up. Submit all your answer sheets."

Jonah let out a groaned as he slammed his forehead onto the table, weakly raising his answer sheet for Grim to take. He let out a loud yawn as he rubbed his eye. That was only the second test and he had already exhausted. He had been pulling an all-nighter repeatedly he was sure his eyesight had gotten worse.

"Captain?"

Jonah looked up toward Ace and Deuce who walked toward his table. "Hey, guys..." he gave him a weak wave.

"How was it for you?" Ace asked.

Jonah yawned. "I don't know... I sort gave up by the time I reach the gargoyle part."

Ace and Deuce exchanged a glance with each other. The Ace perked up. "How about we study at Heartslabyul today? I'm sure Trey can make us some tea."

"Yes!" Grim cheered. He shook Jonah's shoulder. "We need to feed that brain of yours some vitamin."

Jonah lifted his head and ran his hand down his face. "Tea sound nice..."

Ace nodded eagerly. "That's right. Tea and cake. That'll lift your spirit."

Jonah hummed as he gathered his stuff and walked with the boys out of his classroom. Maybe if he wasn't so tired, he would notice how Ace kept his hand on his shoulder or how Deuce was walking a few steps behind him just in case he would suddenly fell from exhaustion. Grim was flying in front of them, leading the way. However, he suddenly stopped and Jonah nearly crashed into him if it weren't for Ace pulling him. That surely woke him up.

"Guys, what's wrong?"

He felt Ace grip on his shoulder tightened and Grim's tail swishing. Looking past the cat, Jonah noticed a familiar group walking toward him, the one on the center greeted him with a nod. "Jonah."

Jonah nodded back. "Hey there, Senior Azul."

Azul looked at him from up and down. "You don't look so fine."

Jonah chuckled weakly before he was cut off by his own yawn. "I was... Hoahm... Tired. My brain is steaming."

Azul chuckled. "Ah, working hard are we?"

"Yeah." He then realized something. "Oh, and Senior Azul."

"Yes?"

"Umm..." Jonah rubbed behind his neck sheepishly. "I don't think I can go to work today."

"And why is that?"

"Look. I really need to pass this! So, uh... I promise I'll work overtime once we finish the test."

Azul laughed. "Why do you act like I'm about to fire you?" Azul walked toward him and put an arm around his shoulder, pulling him slightly away from the group. "So, you are asking for some days off." Jonah gave him a small nod. Azul chuckled. "That wouldn't be a problem."

"Eh?"

"In fact, how about I give you an order: I don't want to see you in Mostro Lounge until the next semester."

Jonah frowned. "Are you sure you're not firing me?"

Azul laughed. "Of course not~ Why would I fire my favorite employee?"

Maybe it was just his imagination but Jonah felt like Azul gained some height slight because his shadow completely covered his small figure as he towered over him. "In all seriousness, Mister Argentum?" Did his voice also become deeper? "For the next few days, I don't want you to enter Mostro Lounge. I have some personal business these days and I don't want anyone to get involved."

Jonah frowned. "Can I ask what is this business?"

Azul actually glared at him. A warning sign. "It's a secret for anyone besides me and the Leech twins."

Jonah frowned deepened. "Final order, Boss?"

Azul nodded. "Yes."

Jonah sighed, raising both of his hands, surrendering. "Fine. Fine." He stepped back, glad that he was out of Azul's shadow. "I'll keep my hand away from you."

Azul pushed his glasses up his nose. "Glad we can have a compromise, Mister Argentum."

Jonah hummed, looking back to his friends who for some reason seemed to try their best to stay away from the Leech twins. "Guys, let's go."

All of them gave a collective affirmation and thus they walked away. Jonah glanced back again, seeing that the Octavinelle Trio were also walking away in the opposite direction. Though, he noticed how Azul also glanced back. Both of their eyes met and for some reason, Jonah felt chill.

He felt like he was missing something important...

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"Mark my word, Azul Ashengrotto. I'll get back my crew if it's the last thing I do!"

"Give it your all, Captain Jonah Argentum. I'm dying to see your comeback."

"Jamil, you will never betray me, right? Because we're best friends!"

"Of course, I'll never think of doing something like that."

"There is no such thing of Prince Charming!"

"No! He's real! I've met him before! But... I can't find him anymore..."

"Maybe... Leaving Night Raven College is the best solution for all of us..."

Twisted-Wonderland: Our Precious Treasure (Part 2)

[An Adaptation of Octavinelle Main Story, Scarabia Main Story, and Ghost Marriage Event] 

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