Misako was helping Ronin wash the dishes, including Kyria, when Lloyd ran up to them.

"Mom, there's a girl in the castle," he informed her excitedly, making her laugh a little.

"Lloyd there are lots of girls in the castle," she responded. "Bree, Rose, Nya, your sister. You'll have to be a little more specific."

"No," said Lloyd as he shook himself, "I mean a human girl! With long black hair and gray eyes! I saw her myself!"

"Now don't be silly," Misako gently chided. "A man shows up the night before and a girl shortly after? What are the chances?"

"What if she's his wife," asked Kyria as she came up from underneath the bubbles.

"That…. That could be a possibility," Misako said. Ronin grabbed Lloyd by the handle and tossed him in the water.

"Nonsense," said Ronin as he used a washcloth to clean Lloyd. "I doubt it. You said she had black hair and gray eyes? So does the guy who showed up at the castle. If anything, I'm willing to bet that they're related. Maybe cousins, or even siblings. That is if this mystery girl exists at all." Then, the Beast burst in with Jay in hand.

"We have a new prisoner," he said. "I exchanged her for the old one." Misako looked surprised.

"So there really is a girl," she said softly. "But why is she here?"

"She came to save her brother and took his place instead," he replied. "Gather as much of the staff that can fit in here. We're going to discuss what's going on."

The Beast was in the kitchen, talking to the staff.

"So that's what's been going on," he said. "Jay suggests that she'll be able to break the spell. I have my doubts."

"Why do you have doubts," asked Misako. "You don't even know her yet. It's too soon to judge the poor girl."

"She's the sister of a common thief," he replied. "What kind of person do you think that makes her?"

"Siblings aren't identical just because they're related," stated a swan shaped feather duster, making the Beast look down guilty. "It's not fair to either of them to assume they're the same based on that." He growled, trying to find a proper response, but instead just paced around.

"I hate to say it but I agree with Ka- I mean the master," Cole input. "We don't know her at all. Even of she does break the spell, then she'll be queen of Ninjago. Her brother sounds like a foreigner, Midonnian based off of the accent. If we want to keep the peace, we have to have it be someone from Ninjago."

"Like who," asked Jay. "This is the first girl who's come to the castle in the past 20 years! The fire rose has started to wilt and turn to ash! We have to do something, and soon unless we all want to be antiques!"

"I have to agree with Jay," said the feather duster. "Although I can't help but think this plan is dangerous." Jay smiled and took a wing in one of his hands.

"Maybe," he said, "but it's worth it to kiss you again Nya." She giggled a bit and the Beast groaned.

"Hands off and keep your displays of affection private," he ordered, making Jay reluctantly let go.

"If I might say something," said the stove, "I think it's a good idea. I've always been one for going with the flow, and I think the flow brought her here for a reason. Besides, I have a feeling that everything will work out in the end."

"Thank you Bree," said Jay triumphantly. "We should go forward and you should try to woo her!" The Beast groaned, but nodded.

"Fine, I'll do it," he said. "What should we do to start?"

"First, you give her a room," Jay responded. "And the best room in the whole castle is the Ember Room."

"But she's in there," the Beast argued.

"Hey, she doesn't deserve to be blamed for any of this," Cole responded in defense. "You can't keep blaming her for not having her powers. She didn't pick her powers or her name, so chill." The Beast snarled and walked right past Cole, picking up Jay.

"Just shut up Cole." He sighed as the Beast walked off with Jay. Misako rolled the cart over to him.

"It's alright Cole," she said. "He's not mad at you or Rose either. He's just frustrated. He doesn't understand why everyone but him lost their powers. Once the spell is broken I'm sure he'll let her be free."

"I know," he said, "but I'm the head of the household. I should be able to convince him to let her out."

"Listen to Mom," said Lloyd. "We'll all get out. Dad always used to tell me that love always saves. He said that his love for Mom and us saved him, and if you love Rose then it'll help!"

"I don't love her," Cole replied. "Who told you that?"

"It's an easy mistake," Nya answered. "I mean, you're always talking about her."

"Because she was banished to the Ember Room and since she can't get through doorways without help she has been trapped in the same room for the past 7 years," Cole defended. "Wouldn't anyone be worried?"

"True, true," added Bree. "It'll be interesting to see what happens with this whole situation." She had a thoughtful expression on her face. "Hm, I wonder what kind of things she eats."

"Well, I'm gonna go tell Rose what's going on," said Cole as he started to walk away. "Assuming she's awake."

Kim was looking at the open wall, a sheer drop of several hundred feet underneath it. She took in a deep breath, and turned around, her foot going down as she tried to feel for a foot hold. She smirked and started to get on her knees until she heard footsteps. Muttering under her breath, she got back up before anyone could see. Within moments, the Beast was going up the stairs of the open wall, soon coming to her cell door and opening it. The moment he did, she glared at him.

"You didn't even let me say goodbye," she yelled. "I already didn't get the chance to tell Auriel goodbye, and now I can't even tell my big brother goodbye? What kind of cruel monster are you?!" He looked away, trying not to let her comments sting him.

"Follow me," he said curtly as he started to walk away. She frowned and looked out the cell in confusion.

"I thought you said I was a prisoner," she said cautiously.

"You are," he responded. "But it's cold and drafty up here. You're likely to get sick like your brother. Do you want that?"

"Well, no," she answered uncertainly.

"Then follow me," he ordered. "I'll lead you to your room, where you are to live out the rest of your days." She rolled her eyes and crossed her arms over her chest.

"Dramatic much?" He started to glare, but after a nudge from Jay took in a deep breath.

"So, how did you find this castle," he asked.

"My horse lead me here," she informed. "He's very loyal."

"Must be a smart horse," he said. "If you own a horse then you must make decent money."

"Not really," she said. "My brother is just a metal worker. He makes all kinds of things. Weapons, armor."

"Doesn't that just make him a blacksmith," the Beast asked.

"No," she said sharply. "He was more than that. He made wonderful sculptures out of metal. Heating it and welding and forming it until it looked just the way he wanted it to. He used the make me dragons when I was little."

"Do you like them?"

"I love them," she said excitedly, her hands flitting around as she spoke. "They're so powerful and majestic! I always loved getting them, but there was a drought and we had to sell them all. He hasn't made me any since."

"Well, there are lots of dragons in the masonry," he offered. "The castle is your home now, so you can go wherever you like. Except the West Wing."

"Why," she asked. "What's up there?" He turned around sharply, glaring once again.

"It's forbidden," he said definitively. "That's all you need to know." She frowned, but nodded as he started walking again.

"This is going well," whispered Jay. "We're almost there, so invite her to dinner." The Beast nodded and opened a door.

"I would like you to join me for dinner," he said. "And that's not a request!" She glared and stepped into the room, crossing her arms over her chest.

"Is that how you talk to people," she asked. "That's no way to make me like you. Not that it matters. I'm just a prisoner, not a house guest." He took in a sharp, angry breath and slammed the door, walking away.

"She is so difficult," he vented at Jay.

"Come on now," reasoned Jay, "she's been through a lot. She's lost her family and her freedom in like not even ten minutes. She's gonna be angry for a while but I'm sure she'll calm down!"

"You'd better be right."

Nadakhan was sitting in a chair in the local tavern, a chair he had made and sold to the owner. It was one of the true high quality products he had made. It supported his weight well as he stared at the fireplace, moping. Dareth came up behind him, holding a mug of beer.

"Come on, cheer up Nadakhan," he said, bolding out the mug. "So she said no. There are lots of girls here who like you!"

"I don't want any of the other girls," he replied, snatching the mug and drinking up. "I haven't felt this down since I lost Flintlocke." He sighed. "I was going to name one of our children after him."

"I'm sure he would've loved it," Dareth assured. "And that can still happen!"

"How," Nadakhan asked. "I've been rejected, utterly humiliated! This is the end for my love life."

"Gosh it disturbs me to see you looking so down in the dumps," Dareth said, rubbing his shoulders. "Every guy here would love to be you, even if they're taking on your problems."

"Now you're being a flatterer Dareth," Nadakhan said with a small smile. "I appreciate the efforts though."

"Just telling the truth," Dareth said. "Now can you cheer up?"

"Alright," he replied as the doors were thrown open, Karloff staggering in.

"Karloff needs help," he stuttered out, shivering and hugging his soaking wet arms.

"Help for what," asked Sensei Garmadon, taking off his cloak and giving it to Karloff. "You look like you've seen a ghost. Come, sit by the fire and warm up." Karloff nodded, letting Garmadon lead him to a chair by the fire. "Alright, now start from the top."

"Kim been taken by huge beast," he said. Karloff needs help to rescue her!"

"A beast," he repeated.

"You mean like a beastly person right," asked a man in a chair, a blanket over his legs.

"No Cyrus," Karloff replied. "Real beast! Big, with paws and claws!" Everyone in the tavern short of Garmadon laughed. "Why laugh? Little sister is in danger!"

"Calm down Karloff," said Sensei Garmadon. "I'm going to take you home. It was probably just a bad dream." Karloff shook his head, but let Garmadon take him out of the tavern.

"Crazy Karloff," said a man with brown hair with a smile as he cleaned a glass. "Thinks he's seeing monsters now."

"Hm, Crazy Karloff," Nadakhan contemplated as he rubbed his chin. "That gives me an idea." Dareth frowned.

"What are you planning Nadakhan," he asked.

"That crazy man is Kim's brother," he replied. "It seems that his sanity's only so so. The wheels in my head have been turning and forming a plan. I promised myself that I'd be married to Kim and now I know how to do it!" He started whispering in Dareth's ear.

"I don't one the sounds of that plan," Dareth said hesitantly. "It seems kinda… messed up."

"Are you with me or against me," Nadakhan asked firmly.

"I uh, I guess I'm with you."

Kim sat in the bed in the dark dusty room, hugging the pillow tightly. This room was seal times higher up than her previous cell. She heard a knock on the door and glared at it.

"Go away," she said, "I don't want to talk to you right now!"

"It's not the master," said the person on the other side of the door. "It's only Misako and my daughter Kyria." She looked wary, but nodded.

"Well, alright then," she responded. The door opened and Misako wheeled in on her cart with Kyria hiding behind her.

"Oh, aren't you lovely," she said with a smile, making Kim gasped and backed up into a wardrobe, which snorted and belted out a note as she woke up. When the wardrobe did that, Kim shrieked and fell to the bed.

"What is going on?!" Misako gently shushed her and poured a cup of tea.

"It's alright dear, just calm down and drink a nice cup of tea," she instructed. "You'll feel a lot better." Kim hesitated, but reached out to grab Kyria's handle, lifting her up and taking a sip. "Feel better?" Kim nodded.

"A bit," she said slowly. "What… what is going on?"

"Well, my name is Rose Beulieu and you are in the castle," said Rose, "and this is now your room."

"No I mean, ugh, never mind." She looked back at Misako. "But what are you doing here?"

"We're here to comfort you," she responded. "What you did back there for your brother was very brave."

"Yes," added Rose, "we all think so."

"I just did what I had to," Kim responded. "He's my brother."

"I think I would do the same thing for Lloyd," Kyria finally said. "And I know he'd do the same thing for me."

"Oh, you talk too," Kim said softly. "Does everything?"

"No," replied Misako. "Not everything. Finish your tea dear before it gets cold." Kim just slowly finished off the cup and then set her down.

"Thank you," she said. "So, what now?"

"Now you get ready for dinner," Misako replied. "Get dressed. We'll be waiting." Before Kim could respond, Misako and Kyria rolled out the door.

"Oh, it's been so long since I've dressed anyone," Rose said excitedly. "Come on, stand up so I can find something for you! Let me see what I've got in my drawers!" She opened one up, but all that came out were moths and she quickly shut it. "Oh, how embarrassing!" She waited a moment before opening it up again and pulling out a red dress. "Now this will look lovely, better than that dreary gray!" Kim frowned as Rose shoved the dress towards her, pushing it away.

"I don't wanna wear it," she said defiantly. "I'm not going to eat dinner with him!" Rose gasped.

"But you must," she insisted. "You don't want to make him angry. Trust me, the master is not nice when he's angry."

"Like I care," she responded, crossing her arms over her chest. "Give me one good reason." Before Rose could respond, Cole opened up the door, walking in.

"Miss, dinner is served."

The Beast paced around the dining room on all fours, Jay on the table and trying to give him all pep talk.

"Come on, we both know you can do this," he said excitedly. "Back when you were human you had hundreds of girls fawning over you!"

"That was when I was human and had an irresistible face," he argued, sighing and running his hands through his hair. "Like this, not even Skylor would talk to me."

"She didn't even really like you anyway," Jay replied. "No offense, but once her dad died she ditched. So much for your engagement." The Beast snarled and swiped at Jay, making Jay scream and fly at the incoming cart with Misako and Kyria.

"You brought up Skylor again didn't you," Misako said with an amused smile as she used her spout to help him up.

"No, he did," Jay defended. "I just kept going."

"You shouldn't have," the Beast argued.

"Well, ignoring that, I've just met with the girl," Misako informed. "She seems extremely sweet. Kind and gentle. Very lovely."

"I feel like she's never going to fall for me," said the Beast with a groan. "I mean you've all seen her! Look at me!"

"I think you look cool," Kyria said softly.

"I look like a monster," he spat at her. Misako glared and rolled the cart up to him.

"She was trying to make you feel better! Apologize right now!" She had a fierce look for a teapot, and the Beast conceded, head down.

"I'm sorry Kyria," he apologized in a hushed voice.

"I forgive you," she said with a smile as she hopped off the cart. "I'm gonna go play with Lloyd. He promised to teach me a new trick!" She went out the door, leaving Jay and Misako with the Beast.

"Now, getting past that, you need to focus on charming her," said Jay. "Stand up straight! You don't want her to see you as a beast right? Well you're not gonna get that if you walk around like an animal!" The Beast straightened up, stiffly standing on his hind paws.

"When you talk to her speak gently," advised Misako.

"Compliment her," added Jay.

"But be sincere," Misako suggested.

"And above all-"

"You must control your temper," they said together.

The door slowly opened and they looked at it excitedly, only for Cole to walk in with an annoyed face, much to everyone else's displeasure.

"Where is the girl," the Beast asked.

"Hate to tell ya, but she's more stubborn than you," Cole informed him in annoyance. "She's refusing to come down. I've been arguing with her for 10 minutes and she didn't relent."

"WHAT?!" With a loud roar, he ran on all fours past Cole, darting up towards the suite she was staying in in the East Wing. He ran past Nya, who frowned and followed after him while Cole, Jay, and Misako sped after them. He reached the room and beat on the door hard.

"I TOLD YOU TO JOIN ME FOR DINNER," he shouted.

"I'm not hungry," she argued. He started taking shallow, angry breaths.

"Calm down," said Nya. "Do not loose it!" He clenched his fists and took in several deep breaths.

"I tried to make things comfortable for you," he countered as politely as he could while sounding like he wanted to yell. "Since I'm trying, will you please meet me halfway and come down for dinner?"

"No matter how flowery you make it, a prison is still a prison," she argued. That was what made him lose it, making him pound hard on the door.

"YOU WILL COME DOWN RIGHT NOW!"

"No! I would rather starve than dine with you!"

"Then be my guest," he replied, "go ahead and STARVE!" He looked over at his staff. "If she doesn't eat with me, then she doesn't eat at all!" He quickly turned around, walking away from the room and heading to the West Wing. Nya looked over at everyone.

"I'll talk to her," she said. "No one knows him better than me." She looked over at Jay. "Go ahead and have Bree fix something up for her, okay? If he finds out he'll get over it." He nodded.

"Just leave it to me," he said proudly, gesturing to himself.

"And Cole," she said, "don't be a wet blanket. We want her to like it here."

"I am not a wet blanket," he argued as Nya turned around and went inside.