Kai was in the bathtub as Ronin scrubbed at him, Jay standing on a stool next to it.

"I think this idea is stupid," Kai said as Ronin scrubbed his back. "Why dud we spend so long preparing for this? It seems like a bad idea!"

"Come on, she said yes didn't she," Jay reminded.

"She might have only said yes to be polite," Kai argued.

"She genuinely wants to dance with you," Jay said. "She doesn't seem like someone who would say yes if she didn't want to do something." Misako, Lloyd, Kyria, and Nya all rode in on a cart, Nya smiling brightly.

"The ballroom is all cleaned up," she proudly declared. "The lights are all ready and Zane and Pixal have written a perfect piece to dance to."

"What's it called," Kai asked uncertainly a he got up and dried off with a towel.

"It's called Beauty and the Beast," Misako replied with an amused smile. "Zane asked me to sing since Rose can't."

"Lloyd and I are doing something called backup vocals," Kyria said.

"We just sing the same world over and over in different notes," Lloyd said with a pout. "It sounds like no fun."

"I'm still excited," Kyria said.

"Now what are you gonna wear," Nya asked. "Do any of your dress clothes fit anymore?"

"I think so," he said as Ronin reached to grab an outfit.

"He'll wear this," he said, holding up the red and gold outfit. "Rose sent it up and had it matched to Kim's dress apparently."

"Not surprised," said Jay. "Rose likes to make outfits match."

"She is working hard to make this night perfect," Misako said. "As are all of us. We want to see you happy with her."

"I want to be happy with her," he said softly with a sigh as he got dressed. "But does she want to be happy with me?"

"I bet she does," said Nya. "We'll make sure everything works out well so you can tell her how you feel." Kai smiled and nodded.

"Thank you all," he said as Ronin started fixing his hair. "I'm sorry I haven't appreciated you like I should. From now on, I will."

"Thanks buddy," said Jay. "We all care about you. It's nice to know you care back." The door opened up and Cole came in.

"My prince," he said, "your lady awaits."

Kai walked towards the staircase, looking nervously and waiting to see her. When he did, he gasped softly at her stunning appearance. Her hair was down, but the front had been braided and pulled back, and she wore a dress made to look like fire. She was clearly nervous about being in such attire, but he smiled and slowly walked down the stairs, watching as she went to meet him, gently taking his arm.

"You look beautiful," he said softly. "More beautiful than anyone I've ever met."

"Yeah right," she replied sarcastically, "and I'm a princess."

"You are to me," he said as he led her down the stairs. "Even if you don't have the title, you have the heart of one, and no one can take that from you." He smiled down at her as Zane started softly playing the beginning of the piece.

"Tale as old as time," Misako softly began singing as Kai lead Kim in a dance," true as it can be. Barely even friends, then somebody bends unexpectedly. Both a little scared, neither one prepared, Beauty and the Beast." The two used the whole ballroom as they danced. She was nervous about dancing since she hadn't done it before, but Kai led her well, and soon the song ended. After that, Kai led her to the balcony, sitting down on a bench.

"Kim," he asked, "I just, I'm happy you're here. I never knew I could ever feel like this. You make me happier than anyone in my life."

"I seems hard to believe," she responded. "Your staff seem to care a lot about you, especially your sister."

"I know," he said, "and I love them like family. But you, you make me feel something completely different." He gently grabbed her hands. "I've never felt the way I do about you."

"I bet you say that to all the girls," she replied with a smile. "I doubt I'm the first to hear this."

"I'll be honest, you aren't," he said, hesitating a bit.

"Did you trap another girl here," she teased. "Had her for breakfast I'm sure."

"Funny," he said sarcastically, "but no. I actually meant my ex fiancé" She seemed to be shocked, pulling her hands away and putting them on her lap.

"Finacé," she repeated softly.

"Let me explain," he said. "She was close to me. We grew up together and her father and mine were close. Her name was Skylor. I thought I loved her, but then when her dad died, she told me she had only been with me because her father asked her to so she could be queen. But now that he was gone, she didn't have to pretend anymore." He looked away. "It's been hard for me to trust anyone since then, since she left." She gave him a dad look as she put her hands over his.

"Kai, I'm sorry," she said softly. "That must be been horrible. I can understand a bit though." He perked up a bit at that, turning to her.

"You do," he asked in disbelief. She nodded and looked out towards where the village would be, through the forests.

"In my home village, there was a man named Nadakhan" she said. "He's a swindler, selling his merchandise for far more than it was really worth. At least I could tell, but everyone else in the village thinks it's really worth all that. He tried to get me to marry him, not because he loved me, but because I look like his late wife." She sighed. "It's so hard to trust someone and love them when they don't even see you for you."

"I… know exactly how you feel," Kai replied. "But I know I can trust you and I want to make you happy. Do you think you can be happy here with me?"

"Yes," she responded, but she was still looking out at the woods.

"What is it," he asked. "I've known you for long enough to know that that look means that something us wrong." She looked back over at him.

"I just want to see my brother and sister," she said finally. "If only one last time. I miss them more than I can say." He smiled and stood up.

"You can see then again," he repeated. "Follow me." He led her back to the West Wing and picked up a mirror laying next to the rose. "One of the gifts the Enchantress left. Ask it to show you anything at all and it will." Kim nodded, taking it and holding it gently.

"I'd like to see my brother please," she asked softly. The surfaced changed to show him, coughing as he trekked through the woods. "Oh no! At least Auriel is sage, right? Show me Auriel." The surface changed again to show Auriel in a similar position. "No! What are they doing? They could be killed!" Kai looked at her worried expression and gently placed his hand on her shoulder.

"Go to them," he said. She froze for a second and then looked up at him.

"I don't think I heard you right," she said.

"No, you did," he replied. "Go to them. I release you from your promise. You're not my prisoner anymore. You're free." She turned to him.

"Kai, are you sure?"

"Yes," he answered, pulling away a bit. "They need you. Go, be with your family. And if you ever want to come back, we'll all welcome you with open arms." She smiled and hugged him tightly.

"Thank you for understanding," she said before pulling away. "Good bye Kai." She went to hand him back the mirror, but he just pushed it back.

"Keep it," he insisted. "That way you can always check up on us if you decide not to come back. It can also guide your path. Just ask it to show you the way, and it will."

"Alright," she said. "Good bye." With that, she walked out of the room, leaving Kai by himself.

"I really did it," he said to himself as Cole came in.

"Hey, where's Kim going," he asked. "She seemed to be in a rush."

"She's going to find her brother and sister," he replied. "And she's probably never coming back."

"Why wouldn't she come back," he asked. "Kai what bone headed thing did you do this time?"

"I let her go," he said.

"You did what," Cole asked in disbelief. "But why?!"

"Because I love her," he responded as he looked out the window. "I had to let her go. She could never be happy as my prisoner."

"He did what," the staff all said in disbelief as Cole told them what happened.

"Why would he do something so stupid," Jay asked.

"Because he loves her," Nya said softly. "He couldn't force her to stay anymore."

"Isn't that enough to break the spell," asked Kyria.

"No," said Zane. "She has to love him in return."

"She seemed to feel something for him though," said Pixal. "I could see the way she looked at him when they danced."

"I saw it too," replied Misako. "But you must realize that she may not even know how she feels. She also might not feel anything at all, at least not romantically." Misako sighed. "Still, this is the first time I've had any real hope." They all watched as Kim came down the stairs, wearing the same gray dress she had first arrived in, going to the door where Ronin was waiting.

"You'll need this," he said as he handed her a heavy shawl. "It's gonna be cold out there." She smiled and took it, wrapping it around herself.

"Thank you," she replied. "I'll never forget you, any of you." With that, she went out the door and left on her horse, riding out of the castle as Kai watched from his tower. She rode through the forest, holding up the mirror. "Show me the way to my brother and sister." The mirror lit up with a glowing arrow, pointing the way to Karloff. She kept calling out his name as she searched, only to find him passed out and shivering. She wrapped her shawl around him, and with her Elemental Powers, she was able to lift him up onto the horse. She held the mirror back up, and the arrow changed directions. She got back on Phillipe, keeping Karloff in front of her as she rode fast and followed the mirror. Soon she came upon a pile of snow and was confused at how that could be her sister, until the thought that the snow had buried her hit her. She started digging through it until she pulled out Auriel, picking her up and putting her on Phillipe, on top of Karloff. "Hurry Phillipe, to the village!"

She rode into the village, well after everyone was asleep. Using her powers once again to pick up her siblings and carry them inside, she placed them both on Karloff's bed. The noise had woken up Dareth, who had fallen asleep underneath a pile of snow.

"They're back," he realized. "Should I really tell Nadakhan? It might be better not to… but then what will he do when he finds out I know they're back? I better tell him." He got up and started walking to Nadakhan's home.


Inside Kim was spoon feeding both of her siblings some hearty broth.

"Please, eat you two," she said with a worried tone. "You both look like you haven't eaten in days." Karloff took a slow sip.

"How did you escape," he asked. "Mighty beast kept you locked up."

"He didn't," she said. "He let me go Karloff. He's nothing like you thought he was. He's sweet and kind now. He's different." Auriel tried to sit up.

"What is he like," she asked. "Is he big and fluffy?" Kim smiled.

"The fluffiest." Kim reached into her bag. "I can show you even." She felt her hand touch something cold, like ceramic, and with a hint if confusion pulled it out, just to see Lloyd take in a big breath of air.

"It stinks in there," he complained.

"Oh," asked Kim with an amused smile. "Looks like we have a stowaway." Karloff looked at him and laughed.

"Karloff not thought he'd see you again little cup," he said as Auriel leaned forward, staring at him.

"Big brother, the teacup is talking." Karloff laughed once more and pat the top of her head.

"Yes Auriel, he does that." Kim put him down and he looked up at her.

"Kim, why'd you leave," he asked. "Don't you like us anymore?"

"Of course I do," she said sadly. "But Auriel and Karloff needed me. I had to leave."

"Well, are you gonna come back then," he asked.

"I don't know," she replied honestly, looking out the window and towards the hills. "Part of me wants to see him again, but another wants to stay here with my family." She looked towards the door after hearing a knock. "Hide in my bag Lloyd. We don't want anyone to know you're here." He nodded and jumped back into the bag. She stood up and opened the door, confused at Clouse being there. "Clouse? What are you doing here so late at night?"

"I've come to collect your brother," he said as he stepped aside a bit to show her the caravan meant to take him away. "Rest assured, we'll take good care of him."

"What," she stuttered out before standing in front of the door, arms outstretched. "You can't take him! You're going to have to get through me before you can so much as touch Karloff!" Clouse turned to two men by the caravan.

"Choppe, Kapow, come here and take care of Miss Kimberley," he instructed as two order lies came up to the door.

"Stay away," she warned as she closed her eyes. "I won't hesitate to use my powers!" The sleepy people of the town started to come out of their homes, dressed in their night clothes.

"What powers," Clouse asked. "You're just a girl. You don't have anything to use against me." She smirked.

"That's what you think," she replied as she brought her hands together. Before she could do anything, she felt paralyzed. She tried to move, but couldn't move a single millimeter. Clouse worked at her as Kapow and Choppe moved part her.

"I think my original thoughts were right," he said as he moved past her. "Karloff Kuznetsov, you have been deemed a danger to others and yourself." Karloff backed up into the headboard, holding Auriel tightly as they got closer.

"Family needs Karloff," he replied.

"Don't take my big brother away," Auriel begged. "Please!"

"We'll take care of him well," he said. "Pull her away." The two nodded and forcefully grabbed Auriel, taking her out of Karloff's arms, no matter how much she screamed. Kin tried her best to break free, but it was like she was under a spell. She couldn't move an inch. Sensei Wu and Garmadon were the only ones who dared get close to the scene as the order lies carries out Karloff.

"What is going on," asked Sensei Garmadon who then gasped at the sight of Kim frozen. He glared at Clouse as he came out with his order lies holding Karloff. "Let go of the both of them!" Clouse smirked and suddenly Kim could move.

"I don't know what you could possibly mean," he said. "I'm just here doing my job."

"And is your job tearing families apart now, hm," asked Sensei Wu as he stepped forward. Nadakhan walked over to them, acting completely unknowing of the situation with a nervous Dareth by his side.

"What is going on over here," he asked. Kim went over to him and grabbed his arm.

"Nadakhan please," she begged. "Help me! They're trying to lock up my brother! You can vouche for him! He's not crazy!" Nadakhan smirked at that.

"I might be able to persuade him," he said, "if…"

"If what," she asked.

"If you marry me," he replied. She gasped, then glared as it hit her.

"This was your plan all along, wasn't it," she accused. "I'm not going to marry you!"

"Then your brother goes to the asylum," he replied. "Which is it? Save your brother or yourself?"

"I don't have to if I can prove he's not crazy," she responded as she ran inside, making Nadakhan laugh.

"As if that's possible," he said.

"I don't know," said Dareth. "I think she might have something." She came back out with her bag over her shoulder, reaching in to grab Lloyd, but instead coming out with the mirror as Auriel watched from the door way.

"This will have to work," she said as she held up the mirror. "People of Ignacia, I have proof of what Karloff's saying! I've come from the castle and lived there the past 6 months! I can prove it to you! Mirror, please show me the castle and the Beast!" The surface changed to show Kai sitting alone in his tower, looking towards the forest. She brought it down and looked at it, her eyes sad. "He looks so devastated…" While the villagers looked on in fear, Nadakhan narrowed his eyes at her.

"Why do you look concerned for a monster," he asked. "Are you in love with him?" She glared up at him.

"He's no monster," she sharply spat at him. "The only monster I see here is you!"

"She's as crazy as Karloff," he said as he yanked the mirror away from her.

"Give that back," she demanded as he held it above her head. "He gave that to me! It was a gift so I could always look back on him!"

"They're both a pair of raving lunatics," Nadakhan said. "Lock them both up!" Auriel came out from the doorway at this point as the villagers went to grab the two and throw them in the caravan.

"No," she cried out, beating Nadakhan's back with her small, weak hands. "Don't hurt my big brother and sister!" She started to tear up. "They're all I have left!" Nadakhan sneered at her.

"If you're not with us little one, then you're against us. Do you want to be locked up as well?" Dareth put his hand on Nadakhan's shoulder.

"Nadakhan, you can't just threaten a kid," he said. "If you do that then you're no better than the Beast in that castle!" Nadakhan stroked his beard in thought.

"True," he replied as he looked out at the village. "Auriel will be without a family to guide her now. Who wants to take care of her?" Neuro and his wife stepped forward.

"We will," he said as Auriel ran over to him, hugging him and begging him to help her brother and sister. "Shh, shhh, it'll all be alright dear. We'll take you home. This will all just feel like a bad dream in the morning." He let his wife pull Auriel away, although not without Auriel's protests.

"Now we must decide," he said to the village. "Shall we let this threat live next door to us, towering over our very existence, or shall we go storm the castle and kill the beast?!"

"Kill the beast," the village echoed.

"No please," begged Kim from the caravan. "Please don't hurt him!" Nadakhan sneered at her.

"You sealed his fate when you rejected me again," he replied. He turned back to the village. "Grab anything that isn't nailed down! We're going to kill the Beast!" Most of the village men started to tear apart the village, with some of the women joining in as well. Regardless of how much Kim protested, they mounted their horses with their weapons and left to go and kill the beast.


Zane played a soft melody as Jay and Nya danced with each other.

"At least he learned how to love again," said Nya. "After what Skylor did to him, I thought he never would."

"If only that was the only thing we needed," Jay said with a sigh.

"Do you guys hear that," asked Cole. "It sounds like an angry mob."

"I've been on the receiving end of those before," said Ronin as he checked the window. "We need to prepare for the worst."

"I'll go tell Kai," said Misako as she turned to her daughter. "Kyria, go find your brother and hide." She shook her head.

"I wanna fight for our home," she said. "I'm not gonna run and hide when I can help!" Misako looked at her with pride.

"That's my little girl." She started to go up the stairs. Cole looked at the amount of people.

"We need to barricade the doors," he ordered.

"Move aside," said Zane as he ran up to the front door and stood up on his back legs. Everyone else piled on top of him, trying to keep the villagers out.


Once she was in the West Wing, she went up to his room and opened the door. "Kai, there's a mob at the door."

"I know," he said as he looked down. "So?"

"So we need to defend ourselves," Misako replied. "You have to fight! You're the only one with your powers. You are out best chance."

"There's no point," he replied. "The last petal is going to fall any minute now. I want to be alone when it happens." He curled his hands up into fists. "I can't watch you all die. So please, leave me be." Misako looked at him sadly, but left the West Wing.