"Hm... you're right... I'm sorry Sinz most of the clothing stores close about this time, but I promise we can go tomorrow." Aura offered and Sinz nodded in understanding. "That's okay... I didn't notice the time either." she said softly but didn't seem to mind either. Aura then looked to Aria to see if she still wanted to take the food to her shop or if she just wanted to wait till morning, surely it would still be good. She easily grabbed a few of the sandwiches and a cupcake or two placing them on a plate as she thought of maybe looking through some of the books in her room to see if she could find out more about the witch.

Aria smiled as she stared putting coverings over the food. She turned as she watched Zaylic pick Sinz up and watched the two head out. Zaylic smiled as he carried Sinz out to the garden. He gently placed her on the ground. He quickly join her as he laid on his back and gazed up at the stars. "I use to enjoy doing this." He said as he gently wrapped his arms around Sinz. "Maybe later we can see what cloths you may like. I think there are some enchanted books that can show us what clothing there is in the local stores if you like little bird." He said to her softly.
Aria spent her time cleaning up the mess she had made. Once she was done she headed up to her room. She shut her door and locked it as she walked over to her bed. She felt a little sad wishing Kayo was there to cuddle up to. She gently pulled back her covers as she fell asleep. She shivered as she tried to cuddle down in her blankets knowing that something was missing.

Aura sighed after watching Zaylic leave with Sinz and helping Aria before heading back to her own lonely room. She looked around a bit before starting to look through the books that were in her room and started to read through the records and was shocked at some of the stuff that she read... most of the stuff she read really.

Sinz was surprised but happy as she was picked up and then laid down next to Zaylic watching the stars with him. "It's really relaxing... I haven't done this in awhile." she said softly with slight happiness in her voice as she leaned her head against Zaylic softly and lovingly. "Do you really think we'll be able to get my heart back Zaylic?" she asked quietly and you could tell that it had been weighing heavily on her mind, she just couldn't help but worry about it.

Kayo frowned as he saw how late it was but just sighed, he really needed to help the others, he really wanted to do whatever he could for Aria. Quickly and quietly he started to search for anything, anyone, who could point him in the direction of the witch but he knew it would take him quite some time to find anything, he wasn't planning on resting until he found out something at least.

Zaylic heard the worry in Sinz voice as he turned and face her. He gently held her chin as he gazed into her beautiful eyes. " Little Bird. I promise we will do our best. Aura gave you her word and so did Aria. I give you mine. " He said as he gently leaned over and kissed her fore head lovingly and for a moment felt something. It was like with Aura but better deeper different. He gently pulled her on top of his chest as he held her close and gently stroked her hair. He closed his eyes as he enjoyed the moment with her. This had to be one of the best moments he had had in a very long time. It was innocent and pure something he wasn't use to.

Damien looked to Rose after a while as he wondered what he should do. He honestly didn't feel like sleeping.
"Is there anything I can do in the mean time my lady?" He asked as he kept staring at her beauty. If he was human he would have blushed slightly. Honestly he would have kissed her hand and seen if she would want him to kiss her more. However he wasn't sure anyone could want a doll.

Sinz looked at Zaylic softly as she listened to him and seemed to cheer up at his words and actions and hugged him back happily and lovingly "I'm sorry I worry too much" she said softly as she nuzzled him again then just laid there with him enjoying the closeness.

Rose was looking through one of her spell books when she heard Damien and looked up for a moment thinking some. "well we can't do anything tonight... that's just not right sneaking around like that... I have some business to take care of tomorrow... maybe you could help me pack for it? if you don't mind that is, and if you wouldn't mind accompanying me it'll take a few days." she asked sweetly hoping he would agree... she was sure he would.

Daimen nodded as he bowed hearing her answer. "My lady what can I do to help?" He asked wondering what she needed of him. He looked around her house as he noticed no pictures of a family or any of a special someone. " My lady I know this is froward but I don't see any pictures of a significant other or a family. May I ask why?"

Zaylic smiled as he held Sinz. "We better get inside and get to bed Little Bird. However I am enjoying this. I wish to stay here like this with you." He said as he looked at her. He gently caressed her face as he leaned up and kisses her softly on her lips. He knew she was just a doll now but he didn't care it felt right. She may not be able to feel it but she could see it and was there in the moment.

"Hm... would you mind helping me pack for my trip? You can come as well of course, I could get you some things as well." Rose asked as she lead him to a room where she started sorting through some items and put bags down to be packed. "Well it's simple, I don't have either, no family, and no significant other, I have some friends spread out across the land though not many" she explained softly before looking through some potions she might need.

Sinz seemed rather embarrassed but happy at this as she looked up to him. "I feel the same way... I like being close to you." she said sweetly before she was shocked as he kissed her and she just wished she couldn't actually feel it. The whole feeling she got when he did it... she knew it should make her happy but instead it made her very sad causing a slight tear to fall from her doll eyes. Slowly she pulled away and looked away seeming really sad now. "I... I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I just... this feeling... or... the missing feeling rather... I...I..." she stopped wishing she could cry but knowing it wasn't quite possible... not how she wanted to let it out at least. She placed her hand where her heart should be and her body seemed to almost cringe with pain as she closed her eyes. It hurt so much... not being able to really feel the closeness she wanted to feel with him... it was true that without her heart she couldn't shift... she could care... even love to a certain degree... but anything past that just hurt her so much.... because even if she wanted to... no matter how much she wanted to... all she could feel was the fondness she had for him... and nothing more... nothing more but pain from not being able to feel it.

Damien bowed as he followed her. He started packing things he thought that he needed. He looked around the house once again before returning to his chore of helping her pack.


Zaylic looked at Sinz as he picked her up and headed inside. He gently placed her in the bed and tucked her in as he joined her. He softly hugged her as he just laid beside her. He said nothing as he drifted off to sleep still holding her tightly.

"Thank you, I think that's everything, why don't you get some rest?" Rose offered as she was looking through one of her books again and checking over everything they had packed just to make sure everything was there.

Sinz was surprised when he didn't say anything and felt rather worried that she had upset him with her sadness but then just closed her eyes as she leaned into him soon falling fast asleep next to him.

The next morning Aura Awoke at her normal early time and got ready for the day checking once more to see if Damien had came back before setting out into town to do some work while also checking around to see if anyone had seen him, she was still really worried about him... it didn't seem like him to just go off like this.

Aria woke a little later than normal for her as she slowly got up. She got dressed as she looked around the house trying to see if Damien had come back yet. She frowned not seeing him and headed off to the baker. She took the extra food she had made with her and displayed it offering it for free as a grand opening special for the bakery. She had made different drinks to go with it so people could enjoy themselves. She smiled and was rather happy compared to just a few hours ago while she was at home thinking about Kayo. She danced around the shop taking orders and of course asking if any had seen her brother Damien. She was relieved that a few of the people had seen him yesterday around the town. So at least he was ok and around the town.

Zaylic slept for most of the day as he slowly woke and smiled as he saw Sinz still asleep. He just held her as he laid there not daring to move. He didn't want to wake her and had a feeling if he moved she would wake. He looked around his room as he held out his hand and said some magical words. Silver magic danced around the room as it looked different. Everything looked new and he had added in some things for Sinz using her likes and dislikes to do so. He was only able to do so thanks to magic however he wasn't sure if it honestly was what she liked or dislike. Magic wasn't a exact science and sometimes had it's limitations.

Damien nodded as he turned and left her. He walked back to his own room as he stared at it. Nothing felt like it was his here. He felt alone here he didn't like the feeling. He slowly open the window and climbed out onto a large branch and used it to climb onto the roof. He laid on the roof as he peered up at the sky finally finding some peace as he fell asleep there.

Late that night Rose left the house making sure that she wasn't seen as she changed forms her hair turning white and she looked quite innocent without even a hint of her powers or her aura to give her away as she made her way to where the tree was glaring at it a bit before staring down at the ground using her powers to see where each of the bodies was and saw the one that she needed but noticed that the roots of the tree had wrapped around it. She smirked a bit, at least that was one problem that she didn't have to worry about. She soon made her way back to her house shifting back into her other form knowing that with Damien under her spell he wouldn't notice the difference between the two forms at all now.

Kayo frowned as he decided to check and make sure that the witch wasn't around noticing something off as he made his way towards the tree before just heading back off feeling like he was missing something.

Sinz yawned as she awoke and looked up to Zaylic seeming happy as she saw him and nuzzled him lovingly. "Good morning... or is it afternoon already?" she asked curiously but seemed happy.

~About a month later~

Rose smiled at Damien as she walked into the house and saw how it shined "Hello Damien, very good job around the house, I have a question though, are you still wanting to get back at the witch that had cursed you like this?" she asked knowing that he would and hoped that he wouldn't recognize her when he saw her.

Aurura had spent the last month searching tirelessly for Damien, she had missed him so much it was hard for her to concentrate on anything else. But even as she worried she had still started to teach Sinz how to use her magic better and help her get more comfortable in her new life. She was hoping soon she could help Zaylic start a potion shop in town but she was sure he would still need to get used to the new technology. She sighed a bit as she made her way back to the house feeling a bit sad once more as she walked in and noticed how it still felt wrong... off and almost a bit empty. She looked around to see if the others were there wanting to see if any of them needed help with anything.

Sinz happily spent the next month with Zaylic enjoying learning new spells and potions along with what Aura had called 'girl time' she really liked that, it made her happy that someone like Aura and Aria would want to spend time with someone like her. The only thing that she didn't like was that she was still a doll... and still fighting with her own emotions and pain, sometimes it was so horrible that she didn't even want to move but she always tried her hardest not to let the others see her pain... especially Zaylic... she really didn't want him to worry.

Kayo had spent most of the month searching the forests and nearby towns for the witch and barely fed at all but even when he did he was never satisfied... he really worried that he had screwed up with Aria but he just didn't know how to make it up to her... he just hoped that he could figure that out before it was too late

Aria had spent her mouth looking for Damien and trying to manage her booming business. In her spare time she tried to find out what happen to Kayo's partner. She felt like she was running in circles in all areas of her life. She wasn't sure what had happen to Damien and there seemed to be no clues. She had tried to find Kayo to talk to him but his house was empty every time she went. She feared she had screwed up with him. Every time she went she slipped a small note under his front door telling him about the day and the different things he was missing along with her own apology tacked to the bottom of each and every letter. She had a feeling he was out travailing maybe he was looking for Damien too. She wished he would have told her before he left. However it was her fault she had left before he could explain himself.

Aria spent most of her day at the bakery and the rest keeping Kayo's house clean and in order. Many of the villagers had even started to come and help her keep it clean. It seemed more people liked Kayo than he knew. Even some of the villagers started writing letters to him and slipping it under his door for when he came home. Aria always smiled happy to see that people did care. After a month she still spent the rest of her evening in her bakery making up sweets and helping the elders with her love magic. However she still felt lonely and regretted how she left things with Kayo.


Zaylic cursed as he smacked the computer screen. A month had passed and now he was in his own building getting ready to open his potion shop. However he hated the stupid computers and phones that everyone was in love with. He didn't care for computers but luckily he knew that Sinz seemed to have a knack for the computers and phones. He had grown very fond of Sinz and didn't like to be far from her. He loved watching her learn and the fact that there was another potion maker in their messed up family besides himself.

Damien bowed as he saw Rose. "Of course my lady. I would love to rid myself of this form and the world from this witch you speak of. As well as the evil monster." He said as he gently took her hand kissing it softly. " Your still a beautiful as every my dear Rose. " He said meaning it as his fondness of her was obvious. He was in love with her more like puppy love but still love. He wasn't sure when this happen but he like the feeling and couldn't think of anyone better to harbor feelings for.

Kayo was flying back to town and just about to pass Aria's bakery when he suddenly lost focus as he was hit with a very strong blood lust and his wings buckled sending him plummeting to the earth just outside of the bakery. He landed with a large crash and held his head with a groan as he tried to figure why he had crashed like that.

"Smacking the computer won't help, believe me I've tried." Sinz said in a bit of a laugh as she walked into the room with paper work for him and a spell book Aura had given her to study.

"Good, because you will finally have the chance to take your revenge on them, thanks to that spell we received as payment we can now break the burrior they have up. Shall we get ready to leave?" Rose smiled some then seemed happy at his words. 'Why thank you Damien." she smiled kindly to him.

Aria had just left the shop waving off the last of the visitors when she heard something behind her. She turned in time to see something crash into the earth. She moved closer as she saw it was Kayo. "KAYO!!!" She said more surprised than anything as she slowly bent down next to him. "Kayo...what is wrong are you ok? Everyone has been looking for you. I-I thought you where mad at me." She said as she went to touch him.

"Are you sure? It makes me feel better." Zaylic said as he glared at the computer. " I am only putting up with this thing for you. I hope you know that." He said meaning it as he turned and pulled her to him not caring if she dropped the papers or book. He didn't care if she was a doll he kissed her passionately as he picked her up by her rear and just grinned at her. "I guess all that is left is marring you since we have a store. " He said as he stared into her eyes. " Don't worry one day you'll be able to feel I promise. " He said meaning it as he stared into her beautiful eyes.

Damien looked at Rose as he wondered what she meant. "I am confused I thought that you needed to wait a bit longer before that. Besides You said that you weren't ready yet. What changed my lady?" He asked wondering what was going on.

"Er... Aria...? No... l-leave Aria." Kayo started but then cut off as she got closer and her scent overtook him. he had no choice as he pulled her to him and sank his teeth deep into his neck moaning as he tasted her blood once more enjoying it full unable to think of how this might hurt her right now.

"For me? Zaylic I told you that I could do what needs to be done of the computer remember? Why don't you just take that class that I showed you?" Sinz said then was surprised as she was grabbed and the books and papers hit the floor. She knew if she was human she would have blushed as he kissed her but she then just looked at him in surprise and embarrassment. "Z-zaylic." she said and was really starting to get the feeling he was serious about that, but who would want to marry a girl with no heart? A woman that he couldn't claim as his wife... a woman he wouldn't be able to have children with...

"The spell of course, that's what we needed, what i was waiting to get remember? Now that we can break the barrier we can take down the witch and save you from this curse, but we do need one more thing... do you think you can convince one of the other dolls to come back here? She has black hair and is missing her heart, I'm afraid one of the witches evil dolls tricked her and is now keeping her with him." Rose frowned but knew he would believe her.

Aria was surprised as she felt Kayo's fangs dig into her neck. She let out a small yelp from the pain but didn't fight him and tried to relax and let him take what he needed. She closed her eyes as she sat on her knees in front of her shop with Kayo attached to her neck. She was glad that no one was really around to see this. She didn't care about what they thought about herself but was more worried what they thought about Kayo. " K-a-yo pl-please can we take this inside. " She managed to say not sure if he could hear her in his current state.


Zaylic looked at Sinz as he smiled at her and laughed. " I'm going to marry you so stop looking so shocked Little Bird. As for that class I have you I don't need the classes or the aggravating things. " He said as he stared at her and kissed her cheek before letting her go. " What did you want to do now? I cleaned the shop and decorated it as you asked. I even started unpacking the bags you made for us to put the potions in. " He said as he looked around the shop happy that he had Sinz. He smiled at her as he gently took her hand. " I'm glad to have you Little Bird. You make this Shop friendly and beautiful. Thank you for staying with me."

Damien could only nod as he heard her. He would do what was needed. "Why do you lead me on Rose? " He finally asked wondering why she kept her distance from him as she did. He wasn't sure why she always kept him at arm length instead of giving in and letting him love her as she should be loved.

Kayo couldn't quite understand was Aria was saying but did soon let go and licked the wounds to heal them "I'm.. really sorry Aria... I hope I didn't hurt you." he said softly as he held her close and looked at her worriedly hoping she wasn't mad at him for leaving or for biting her like that.

Sinz still seemed rather embarrassed but then got a bit of a cold chill and whimpered as she felt a new crack forming from where the hole in her chest was. She placed her hand over the spot and looked a bit frightened. "I... think we should get back to the house..." she said softly fearing that something bad was about to happen.

"What do you mean? i don't see how I am leading you on, am I not helping you with what needs to be done to set you free?" Rose asked with a frown since really she hadn't done anything to entice him other then putting the spell on him, which should have over shadowed his mind... maybe the effects were starting to wear off... she would need to check that

Aria rested against Kayo shoulder as she heard him speaking once he was done. "No...I'm fine just a little tire. What happen Kayo it's been a month. " She said softly as she closed her eyes enjoying his sent once again as she rested against him fully. "I have missed this and you." She said as she smiled softly peering up into his eyes. "I'm just glad to have you home. " She said as she gently caressed his face.

Zaylic didn't hesitate. He picked Sinz up in his arms and headed out the door at full speed. He ran all the way back to the house and ran into the house and up to their room as he gently placed Sinz down on their bed as he looked at her worried. This wasn't like Sinz he could tell something was wrong. "What is wrong Little Bird?"

Damien turned from her as he heard her answer. "As you wish. Lets get this over with." He said as he turned walking away from her as he waited for her outside of the house. He peered up at the sky as he wondered when she would just admit she had feelings for him. Maybe he had read her wrong.

"I'm... I'm really sorry Aria... i thought I had really upset you so I decided to go off looking for Damien and the witch, i found a trail but I couldn't figure out where they were, I've missed you very much... and... Aria I should have told you before but... I love you Aria, I really do." Kayo said softly as he looked at her lovingly and hoped that she would accept his feelings.

Sinz looked up to Zaylic once they were home and looked worried. "I th-think... sh-she's coming back... erh... I'm starting to hurt really bad too." she whimpered feeling like she was being torn between two desires... the witch still had her heart... which meant she could still control Sinz in some small way, but Aria was her new master... her strings were held by her now... it wasn't a good feeling to have two sides pulling on her.

Aria smiled as she heard what Kayo said. She gently leaned up and kissed him passionately. She blushed brightly as the kiss faded and smiled up at him. "I lo..." She was cut short as she felt pain and panic. She slowly tried to stand as she wobbled like a newly born deer making it to her feet. "I need to get home please Kayo. Something has happen. I feel pain and fear." She said as she turned and looked to Kayo hoping that he could help her get home.

Zaylic looked at her as he wondered where Aria was and Aura. "Aura?????? Aria????" He screamed out knowing they would need everyone of them to survive a attack from the witch. The witch just had to wait till now to attack it honestly made Zaylic furous as he gently took Sinz hands." We will protect you Sinz." He said meaning it.

Aura ran through the house as she heard Zaylic and quickly game into his room. "Zaylic what's wrong?" she asked worriedly looking to Sinz worrying that something had happened to her.

Kayo frowned but nodded and scooped Aria up into his arms and pulled his wings back out taking off quickly towards the house landing right outside the door before opening it and moved inside setting Aria down gently worrying what was going on.

Zaylic looked as he heard Aura and pointed to Sinz. " The witch is back. Sinz said that she was." He said as he felt Aria in the house. "Aria is here we will need everyone's help I'm sure with that old bat." He said as he looked back to Sinz. "I'm worried about her." He said softly and meaning it as he stared at Sinz." I wont let that witch have her back please we have to get her heart back. " He said as he looked to Aura ready for a battle.

Aria softly squeezed Kayo's hand as she lead them to where Zaylac,Sinz, and Aura was. She heard what Zaylic said as she still leaned against Kayo. She wanted to tell him how she felt however it seem she would every get a chance to with the witch around. Kayo meant more to her than she had ever thought until now. Not seeing him or having him for a month made her understand what he did mean to her.

Damien looked over his shoulder at the house. "Shall we go and finish this?" He asked ready to go and gain his freedom. He wanted to know why he was cursed like this. And he wanted to impress Rose.

"That's not going to be so easy... she has it with her but i don't know where, i was unable to find her house or track down Damien but... I know whatever has happened he has changed in some way, I caught a small trace of his magic awhile ago but just couldn't track it, it felt different but it was deffinately his." Kayo said aftering hearing what Zaylic had to say and saw the shocked look on Aura's face as she turned quickly when she heard him.

Aura listened to Zaylic but was then shocked as she heard Kayo talking and turned quickly to stare at him before nearly tackling him in a hug. "WHERE IN THE WORLD HAVE YOU BEEN?! Don't EVER leave like that again! I was worried sick! First Damien and then you do you have ANY idea how worried I have been able you two?!" Aura said after pulling away and glared up at Kayo.

Kayo smiled a little sheepishly before hugging Aura softly. "I'm sorry I'm sorry." he said softly before pulling away and wrapped his arm around Aria. "So what do we do? it seems she has a spell up to keep us from finding her... how can we get Sinz heart back if we can't even find the witch?" he asked curiously to Zaylic as Aura turned looking at Zaylic and Sinz as well then looked to Aria as she thought some. "if we can't track the witch... Aria you're Sinz master now right? Is there a way to use her to track her own heart?" she asked curiously just trying to think of ways to help.

"Hm... getting Sinz back should be our main priority, could you handle that?" Rose asked as she was using her magic to have a shield around them so they couldn't be seen or sensed by anyone.

Aria looked at Aura then at Sinz as she looked horrified. " I could but it will hurt her. If that is what you wish Sinz then I will do it. However that is your choice." She said as she hung her head and waved her hand over Sinz as she started to glow. "You can now track your heart if you would like." She said softly as she looked up at Aura and Sinz. " Zaylic we need to let Sinz lead and stay out of sight. Witch means we need your potions please if this is going to work. " She said as she looked to Aura. "I would gather all your magic and ready yourself for a battle. If Damine is under the witches spell it could have adverse effects and he will be more powerful than Zaylic now. He will not be anything to toy with." She said softly as she looked to Kayo and smiled softly.

Zaylic looked to everyone before letting his eyes land on Sinz. " Sinz.....Little Bird is this your wish? I promise to stay close to you and have your back." He said honestly not liking the idea of making Sinz bate. She was his to protect and he would do so. He doubted that Damien was near as powerful as him. However thought Aria never lied and he wondered how and why.