"Z-Zaylic you're so silly." Sinz said a hint of embarrassment in her voice but somehow still had the feeling that he wasn't joking and was actually being serious... but who would want to marry a timid girl like her? A girl with no heart... in a broken shell of a body no less.

"I have an extra computer at my house that i'm not using, I could bring it to the bakery, it should have a connection." Kayo smiled some then thought a bit. "Well... after my beloved vanished I just wandered aimlessly, I used to travel with her but after she was gone I just couldn't seem to find beauty in the world anymore. About 20 years ago though I came back this way and saw the burned down town quite a ways away from here, and I saw Aura and her family. Aura tells it that her big brother saved her but I think she just forgot that she only had three other siblings, I saved her and was going to save her sister but couldn't find her once I got Aura to safety. I decided to stay in town after all that happened... this was where me and my wife had met during a festival after all... it made me sad but this place just felt like home, and i wanted to make sure that Aura was okay. So, that's why I settled here, she lost her entire family, and I was the only one that she trusted." Kayo shrugged a little and gave a sheepish smile. "Sorry I didn't mean to say so much. What about you? Was there anywhere you always wanted to see?" he asked curiously.

"Here you go, I hope you like it" Rose smiled a bit as she sat the food down in front of him easily and smiled a bit at him. "So, why don't you tell me a little bit about yourself while you eat?" she offered kindly

"Why haven't you told Aura the truth? " Aria gently asked as she smiled at him. " Thank you I would enjoy learning about the computer. I am very sorry about your love. I felt how much you cared for her and Aura. Maybe we can find out together what happen to her. " Aria said as she thought about what he had asked her. " I wanted to see the sea. Zaylic once spoke of it and only of it. He was once a great adventure. I had bonded with him and saw some of his past however I wish I hadn't. The only thing that brings him peace is the sea. He had lost his love to a tragic accident and blamed himself for it. She was the only person he loved more than the sea it's self. I always wanted to visit his home however I'm sure it is gone by now. In his memories at least it is beautiful or it was. I know that in his memories he adored the beaches near the sea. That is what I love to see. I would love to feel the warmth of the sun and sand between my toes. That sounds a little crazy I know but I would love to see it." She said softly as she smiled at Kayo. "Any how what about you? Where would you go if you could once again? "

Zaylic looked at Sinz as he shook his head. " You need to gain some confidence in yourself and your abilities. A little confidence is needed for everyone. If not your going to just be a mat for people to walk on. You are very beautiful and different and I honestly like that about you. With this potion we should be able to cure all of your cracks so you will be a brand new doll of shots. " He said as he helped with the last of the ingredients for the potion. " You should try and have more faith in Aura and the others. If they believe they can get your heart back they will. " He said softly as he gently wrapped his left arm around her waist to help steady her as he helped her stir the brew. " Your all done with the potion and look you did it correctly it turned a dark purple that is how you know it is done correct." He said softly to her.

Damien looked surprised as he saw the food. He slowly started to eat as he felt a little weird for a moment. He kept eating as he tried to figure out what he should tell Rose about himself. "I...this food is really good!!! I really enjoy it. It's almost as good as Aria's. " He said as he kept eating. Finally the food was gone as he sat there something a little off with him he thought as he felt like he was in a slight haze. He notice that for some reason Aura was fading from his mind. " I-I....I love to read and teach. My favorite food is any with good sea food. I love to entertain and I'm always up for a good adventure. " He said as he felt the years of sleep vanish. He felt like the prince he had once been before the betrayal. "I must say that your beauty is quiet captivating. You remind me of a women I once knew only prettier I believe." He said as he smiled at her fondly.

"Well... one of the mages told her that her brother left... they didn't want her to know about me and they knew I wasn't really her brother so they lied to her... after her training she started to actually live in the village and I got to see her again... I never really thought to tell her the truth, she seemed happy so there was no reason to." Kayo explained then gave a sheepish smile. "I do care very much for both of them... and I would love to know what happened to the one I loved... but i have also found myself quite attracted to you Aria." he said kindly then smiled a little as he listened to her. "the beach is quite nice, if you like I could take you there sometime." he offered softly then smiled again. "It sounds like you and Zaylic are very close, I'm kind of glad, he seems like a good guy." he smirked a little then thought some. "Hm... it's a place called Japan, they have a very nice culture, it's different and interesting, I'll have to show you some pictures I took the last time i was there" he smiled easily before showing her to his house after he showed her around a bit more. He easily opened the door for her and gave a little bow. "ladies first" he grinned easily.

Sinz seemed rather happy as she listened to Zaylic, if not still a little embarrassed. She then looked at the potion before looking back at Zaylic and seemed happy. "Thank you Zaylic, for helping me, you're really nice" she said softly and you could tell if she could she would be smiling at him. She seemed a bit unsure though as she looked back at the potion and wasn't sure what she was supposed to do... was she supposed to drink it? But she was a doll... that didn't quite make sense to her.

"Well thank you." Rose smiled softly before listening to him and was surprised when she heard him, it seemed her spell had an unexpected after effect... it seemed like he was remembering his past again, how odd. "Well that is quite interesting." she smiled then smiled even brighter when she heard him. "Well thank you Damien." she smiled softly before getting him something to drink having put the same type of doll spell on it as she had put on him before, but hopefully in the haze he should be in he wouldn't notice the change. "Here you must be thirsty as well I'm sure." she offered seeming to be only acting kind as she offered him to cup of tea.

Aria blushed softly as she heard what Kayo had to say about her. She couldn't help but smile softly as she stepped through the door of his house. She paused just inside of it still amazed by it. She looked over at Kayo as she thought about what he said. "I would love to go to the beach with you. And to learn about Japan. It sounds like a very amazing place. Maybe one day if....I can break free from my curse I could see it with you. I promise I will research your love....what if you come to the house with me once a week and we can go through the secret records together and learn about what happen to your love? I know that is important for loved ones to know.' She said softly as she still smiled at him softly.

Zaylic nodded at Sinz as he pulled out a large wooden spoon. He dipped it into the potion and then took one of her arms as he slathered the purple potion over the cracks. A bright light came from it and then vanished along with the potion. It left her arm in perfect condition. " With this potion you rub it on anything that is broken and it fixes it instantly. Use this potion sparingly you don't need very much to fix things. This potion doesn't have any side effects like most potions when used poorly. However I'd suggest just a little because it takes a lot of ingredients to make. " He said as he held the spoon out to her." Here now you try and fix the rest of your cracks. If you like I will step outside while you do this.

Damien happily took the tea as he sipped on it. He didn't notice the change in his physical appearance or the fact he couldn't finish the rest of the tea. He sat there as he looked at Rose. " Your food is quiet refreshing thank you. I must say you have been quiet kind. Do you know why I came here? Where is my guards?" He asked as he wondered why he was here and not at his own castle. " I must say though you are very beautiful."

"Aria I... thank you.... I don't know what to say... I would just love to know that she is okay or had a good life after she vanished." Kayo smiled softly before leading her through his house that was full of picture and trinkets from all of his travels. "Once your curse is broke I would be happy to take you wherever your heart desires... if you would allow me of course." he smiled easily before showing her into his study that was full of books and papers and in the back he had two computers set up both being sleek, new looking laptops. "Alright this is my study, and those are what's called computers." he smiled easily before pulling out a chair for her in front of the smaller one but it was still a good 17 inches.

Sinz was surprised at this and looked at her arm in wonder before looking to Zaylic and nodded. "Um... would you mind?" she asked softly hoping he didn't mind stepping out of the room so she could get all of the cracks she could reach.

"Oh dear, you don't remember? i found you in the forest, you must have hit your head and forgotten." Rose said sounding very concerned and friendly as she started to clean up. "It seems some evil witch calling herself a Love Mage put a curse on you, you've been asleep for a very long time my lord. I have been looking all over for you since that evil woman caused your kingdom to fall many years ago. I am very sorry to be the one to tell you this." she said sounding kind and sincere. She knew he would believe everything she said and hoped that she could have him as her new puppet and turn him against this so called love mage that dared to take her book, her house and her loyal dolls away from her.

Aria nodded as she stared at the computer. "Very interesting." She said as she looked around at it. She took a seat as she smiled looking at Kayo. " I'd happily go any where with you. Thank you for being willing to show me around and put up with me. Not many would be so kind." She said as she smiled at him.

Zaylic nodded as he walked out of the room making sure to lock the door. He felt something happen to the house as he walked through it trying to figure out what happen. He froze as he saw the library doors. Something was off with them. He couldn't put his finger on it but they didn't have the same bright glow they had once had. Maybe it was nothing however he couldn't be sure with the witch about the place.

Damien sat there as he lessen to the women. He looked down at his hands as he saw she spoke the truth. He wasn't sure how he should act. To him nothing had changed at least in his mind. He wondered if this was part of the curse as he sat there. He finally looked back at the beautiful women. "Thank you my lady for your kindness. I don't know what else to say. " He said honestly not sure what he should do. His kingdom was gone and he was still cursed it appeared as he just sat there.

Kayo smiled softly at her before sitting down beside her. "how about I show you how this works before I take you back home? I wouldn't want your guard dog to attack me" he teased softly before starting to show her how to work the basic functions of the computer along with showing her his phone and how he could use it to ask someone else to do something for him. He put in a request for internet to be routed to the house since it seemed that somehow the house had already adapted to the day and age, it seemed it already had electricity... maybe when Aura showed up it figured out how everything had changed?

Sinz slipped off the cloak as Zaylic left the room and started to put just a little of the potion on each crack that was on her body and watched in amazement as they all vanished... all except for the cracks around the hole in her chest that is. Once all that was taken care of she slipped the cloak back on knowing she would need new clothes soon but easily unlocked and opened the door seemed very happy as she hugged Zaylic. "Thank you so much, I feel so much better now." she said happiness clear in her voice.

"Please call me Rose." Rose smiled softly and gently placed her hand on one of his. "would you be willing to help me? That monster needs to be stopped, I heard that she's captured two other people and has already killed so many, she says she just found them and was trying to help them but they are still cursed, she even consorts with one of the most dreaded creatures, a vampire." she said knowing he would understand what that was and probably would want to kill him too.

Aria nodded as she enjoyed learning. She frowned slightly as she heard he was going to take her home after this. She had honestly wanted to stay with him a bit longer and cook for him. However it looked like he had changed his mind. After a while she finally stood as she looked to him. "Thank you for your kindness. I will leave you be. I hope you have a wonderful evening and I'll see you tomorrow maybe." She said before turning and letting herself out of the house. She walked back to the house as she looked around not seeing the others. She could tell that Zaylic and Sinz where there. She let out a breath wondering what was wrong with her. She felt slightly down and upset for some reason. It was strange she felt powerful emotions again.

Zaylic smiled as he gently hugged Sinz. He held her close as he liked the feeling. He felt himself change again as he smiled softly at her. "My beautiful little bird." He said softly at a whisper to her. He looked at her as he looked back to the door. He would be content for now just to know Sinz was safe. However he would have to talk to Aura about the door. Something had happen he was sure of it.

Damien stared at Rose as he heard what she said. "We must stop them at any coast!" He said as he slammed his hand on the table. "How dare such a vale being be allowed to roam free. " He said as he looked at her honestly upset at the news. " What are we going to do?" He asked wondering what could be done to ride the land of such evil.

"Aria? Wait that's not what I meant..." Kayo started but sighed when she saw that she was already gone, he needed to find a way for her to listen and understand what he meant.

Sinz seemed happy at this but then looked to where the doors were before looking up at Zaylic. "is something wrong?" she asked worriedly.

"Thank you for understanding, we can't do anything right now, we need to prepare but how about I show you to a room you can have? I would be honored if you stayed here, and I would feel much better knowing you were safe." Rose offered with a smile seeming kind enough.

Aura frowned as she finished her work and looked everywhere for Damien but just couldn't find him anywhere. She was starting to get worried... where in the world could he have gone? She frowned again as she started to make her way back to the house hoping he had just went home but had a feeling that that wasn't the case at all.

Damien nodded as he slowly rose from his chair and looked down at the dishes. She had been so kind to him. " My lady I'll do the dishes for you before hand. It is the lest I can do for you." He said kindly as he quickly gathered the dishes before himself and walked over to the sink and put them in. For some reason he didn't find it odd at all. Instead he acted as if he knew what he was doing and had been doing it for years. It was strange to him that he knew about the new world for some reason however he wasn't sure how or why. He looked around the kitchen as he knew what every appliance was and how to work it. He knew that Rose lived alone and had just got to this place some how and that she was the reason he was able to remember so much. However he wasn't sure how or why. He washed the dishes and sat them in the dish rack as he paused turning to look at Rose. "Was part of my curse knowing about this new land? For some strange reason I can look around your house and I know every new technology and how to use it. I also for some reason know more about you than I had thought. Where is my sister the black haired girl. And what name did you give me? Surly you gave me a new name upon finding me. " He said wondering how he knew so much it appeared.

Aria paused once she walked inside as she saw Sinz and Zaylic standing before the library doors. She looked at the doors as she gently placed her hand on them something was off slightly. However she herself wasn't sure. She looked to Zaylic who seemed very worried about it. She hung her head knowing how he felt and what fear he had. She open her eyes as she felt her body change back into a doll once again. Her mood was one of sadness as she looked over at Sinz and tried to show happiness for her. " Zaylic said he would help and he did. I hope you feel better. Aura is coming we can talk to her about your heart." She offered as she felt a strange pain in her own chest. It was nothing like Damiens hers was not physical. Maybe it was due to how fond she had become of Kayo so fast. Maybe not seeing him for a while would help. Zaylic shifted his eyes to Aria as he felt her slight pain and the worry she held about the door as well. However he had heard her request and wouldn't bring this up to Aura just yet. Aria was right until they knew where Damien was they shouldn't freak out at every change. He shifted his eyes back to Sinz just happy to know she would be in less pain and her cracks where healed. He still held her close as he heard what Aira had said. "Aura would be the one to speak with Sinz." He said softly as he looked to Aira." Maybe you should go fix her some food?" He suggested wondering if that would help improve Aria's mood.

"Oh no dear that curse is horrible about leaving people in the dark, but my house is enchanted you see, as soon as someone it deems fit walks in it fills them with knowledge that it feels they need." Rose smiled softly then thought some. "That evil woman took her away, poor little Setsudan must be scared to death, or even worse that woman must have brainwashed her just like the others in her care." she explained sadly before shaking her head. "Oh no no no, you are a prince, I would never want to change your name." she smiled softly.

Sinz looked at the two worriedly before seeming happy when she heard Aria mention that she looked better. "Yes i feel so much better, I'm really happy, and it's all thanks to Zaylic, I'm not hurting anymore... or at least I'm mostly not." she seemed to beam a bit at that even without being able to smile you could tell she was happy about being fixed. She certainly didn't seem as shaky without all the cracks and seemed a bit more confident about speaking up.

Aura sighed as she made it back to the house but a cold chill ran down her spine as she saw that the house didn't look quite right. She quickly went in and checked Damien's room and then her own getting even more worried before she started to head towards the library. "He didn't come home... Aria... Zaylic... you two haven't seen Damien either have you?" she asked worriedly as she came up to where the doors to the library were and saw the others standing there.

Aria looked to Zaylic as she heard Aura. She shook her head no as she looked at the door and hung her head knowing telling Aura something was off was the right thing to do. She let out a breath as she turned to face Aura. " We haven't seen him. However we have noticed something off with his library doors. That isn't a indication that anything is wrong however. So don't panic. And remember he is human now. He might have just chose to wonder. I mean he hasn't seen the world in so long. So don't panic. I will go make you some food." She offered as she left heading to the kitchen. She walked to her kitchen as she wondered what she should cook. Before Aria realized it she had cooked up a storm. She had made ten different deserts, seven different kinds of sandwiches, she had ten different dishes and was working on another dish. She hung her head as she realized she had made way to much for one person to eat. She let out a sigh as she saw for the first time just how frazzled Kayo could make her.

Zaylic looked to Sinz as he shifted his eyes back to Aura. "Maybe one of us should go see how Aira is doing in the kitchen." He said felling slight awkward just standing there. " I hear a lot of banging going on from the kitchen. I don't think your food should take that much noise. " He said trying to hint that maybe Aura should go have a word with Aria. It was easy to see that something was wrong with her.

"I... suppose you're right... but he just ran off out of nowhere... it kind of worries me" Aura sighed softly then listened to Zaylic and nodded before heading to the kitchen and sighed. "Aria, I think it would take me a week to eat as much food as you've just made, what's going on? is everything okay?" she asked worriedly putting her hand on the others hoping to calm her a bit. She wondered some if this had to do with Kayo, if so what in the world had he done to make her like this?

"I noticed and I'm sorry Aura." Aria said as she hung her head. She put the cutting knife down as she looked down at her doll hands. " I-I'm not sure. I am upset I guess. I don't remember having such strong emotions before. I want to help Kayo and for some reason I feel rather connected to him. However we can't seem to get on the same page. I'm not sure if I want to care for him at all. I mean he has a wife and he has enough issues he doesn't need me growing feelings for him. With the witch around I'm not sure it is wise I'm sure she would figure out how to use it against us. " She said as she picked up her knife and started chopping away furiously. "I'm not sure how I feel or what is wrong with me. I just urrrr....he makes me crazy. " She said as she slammed her knife blade into the wooden table hard making it stick. " He said that we could cook together and then he changed the subject to he would escort me home after he showed me the computer witch was really fun by the way. However I just feel like I'm reading him wrong. I think I just need to stay away from him permanently. I have more important matters to attend to right now than him. However I will help try and figure out what happen to his wife I promised I would. I have a bad feeling we will find the answer in your room in the ladies true diaries. " She said as she looked to Aura and tried to calm down. " I guess the appearance of the Lady just has me at odds. And I'm worried about Damien too. He isn't immune to her magic like you and I are. Zaylic is because I bonded with him and made him my puppet as people would say. But I think that we should just wait and see if he shows up or not before the two of us start a fuss over nothing. " She said as she looked at Aura and started to laugh softly at all the food. "Maybe I should take some of this to my shop and spend the night there and see if I can get us some extra money. With this much I may as well give it away for free. Thank you for putting up with me."

"Aria... Kayo has told me allot about his wife.... but I think all he wants to know is that she is safe and happy, he mourned the loss of her long ago, before I even met him but I think he has feelings for you Aria, you just need to give him a chance." Aura smiled some but then frowned and looked down. "I will try not to worry.... but it's going to be hard, I hope that Damien just wandered off and that nothing bad has happened but I'm sure one way or another we will find him and bring him home." she explained softly before hugging Aria. "Just try to calm down okay? worrying will get us nowhere, and I'm sure that working at the bakery will make you feel better, just don't over do it okay?" she smiled kindly hoping to help Aria feel a little better but wasn't sure if she could.

Aria nodded softly as she heard Aura. "Hey why don't you spend sometime with Sinz and maybe take her shopping. She could use a amazing best friend. And your the only person I know around here that can fit that bill. Or you could come with me to the bakery and eat yourself silly. If you would like I could stay here and we could attack Zaylic with some of this extra food. I mean it would be fun and it isn't like it's going to hurt him." She said as she started to laugh at the though of having some fun with Zaylic. Her mood improved as she changed into her human from seeming to forget about Kayo and everything that had once upset her.

Aura laughed and smiled happily at Aria. "There ya go! I'm glad to see you happy, why don't you come with me while I help Sinz get some clothes? i think she would love to have more then one friend other then Zaylic, then we can come back here and pelt him with cakes if you like" she laughed a bit as she picked up one of the sandwiches and started to eat it happily.

Aria laughed as she nodded in agreement. " I have a carrot one just for him. He hates carrots almost as much as he hates cabbage. " She said as she grinned before laughing again at the thought of attacking him with it. " I wonder where we should get Sinz some clothes at. I can always enchant any you find. Maybe we should ask her first what she would like. She may not want anymore."Aria said knowing that was a possibility.

Zaylic glared at the two women as he crossed his arms over his chest leaning in the door way. " You shouldn't talk so loud have you forgotten the house echos?" He said as he didn't seem amused with their idea of attacking him with food. " I am not cleaning up any of the mess. You two can do that." He said as he turned his nose up to them looking very unimpressed with them at the current moment.

Aura smiled and nodded laughing a bit with Aria then looked to Zaylic and smiled at him before noticing that he had a shadow and looked to the side a bit to see if she could get a good look at Sinz but she still seemed to be rather shy.

Sinz had easily fallowed Zaylic but stayed a little out of sight still a bit nervous around the others but did feel better then before thanks to all of her cracks being gone.

Aria just grinned as she held out her hand. "Z-a-y-l-i-c" She said in a slightly creepy voice as she grinned at him. She picked up the carrot cake as she grinned happily at him. "NO PUT THAT DOWN YOU EVIL WOMEN!" Zaylic shouted as he stared moving to the side so he wouldn't push Sinz back. " I have a potion with your name on it you evil women!" He shouted as he failed to move quick enough to dodge the air born cake. It nailed him square in the face as he just stood there with it dripping down his body. He took one of his hands and whipped the cake from his eyes as he glared at Aria. Aria Couldn't help but laugh as she just died laughing totally enjoying Zaylics new look. "HAHAH....oh you make my day. Just looked like you needed a little carrots was all love. " She said as she threw a hand towel at him. Zaylic just stared at her as he caught the towel and started to clean himself. "Haha very funny you she witch. I'm not kidding I have a potion with your name on it. I know where you sleep dear. I hope bat boy likes cats." He said as he slowly turned into his human from and grinned at Aria. " Your just jealous I could still get a date before you as a cat. " She said as she just grinned at him.

Aura laughed even more as she watched the two but then notice Sinz looking down at the last comment Aria made and was a little surprised nudging her a bit. "Hey Sinz me and Aria were just talking about helping you find some new clothes, there are plenty of nice shops in town and I'm sure we can find something that looks great on you" she smiled and Sinz peered around Zaylic before looking up at him a bit unsure it seemed

Zaylic looked to Aria and then back to Sinz as he tried to smile for her. "Sinz, Aria is my sister or like it. We tend to prank one another. That is how we are. She wouldn't harm you as you can see and just likes being a aggravating nuance to me but I wouldn't trade her for the world as I wouldn't trade you or Aura. We are all family here Sinz. It might be nice for you to make friends with Aura and Aria. Don't worry those two are nothing but fun and kindness. I think it would be good for you to go. If you want I'll join you. I'm sure Aria would have fun throwing me into dresses....again." He said as he just glared at Aria for a moment before smiling at Sinz.

Sinz looked up at Zaylic as she listened to him and slowly nodded before moving so she wasn't behind him anymore and looked at the others. "Um... i would.... really like some new clothes..." she said softly making Aura smile happily. "You should come too Zaylic, I'm sure she would be much more comfortable with you there too." she smiled easily. "We can go whenever you feel like it Sinz, if you want to wait we can do that too." she offered kindly but Sinz shook her head since she really needed new clothes as soon as possible.

Zaylic just laughed as he finished cleaning himself off. "So Sinz it looks like it's up to you. So what do you want to do?" He asked Sinz as he waited for her answer.

"We can go ahead and go if you guys want to." Sinz smiled easily and Aura nodded with a smile before looking to Aria and Zaylic to see if they were ready as well.