After a short walk toward the centre of Heartland and a catching of one of the buses that drove through; Zak and Angel had managed to place themselves in the middle of the great city. It never ceased to amaze them, with all of the bright lights, interesting smells and sights and all of the smiling faces. Mr Heartland was truly known as a grand Mayor of this fabulous location, yet he hadn't been seen in months. Even New Domino City was closely rivalled by the splendours of Heartland. Usually one would indulge themselves by visiting attractions and restaurants to fill up their hearts with anything possible. And Heartland was named just after that: a land full of heart and the hearts of the people made the land flourish.

But Zak and Angel were not here to sightsee or eat at fancy cafes or restaurants; they were here on serious and potentially fatal business: Number Hunting. The darkness of the Numbers that used to roam freely had long since faded due to the efforts of Zak, Angel, Yuma and Kite. Now only a few remained in Heartland and surrounding areas and there was no doubt that these Numbers were going to be tougher than the Numbers already hunted by the Hunters. Normally Zak or Angel would have to rush around and look for anything suspicious in hopes that it may lead to a Numbered Duellist. But they had a secret weapon, a power of the Numbers that they hadn't used for a while.

Angel drew out two Number cards and handed one to her friend. The duo then placed the Numbers on top of each other and grasped them between their hands: forming a bond between them and the dark cards they held together. At once a pulse rippled throughout each of the duo's minds and a vivid image of Heartland Theme Park followed suit. The image became more and more specific as it drew in on a Number Holder lying in wait at the amusement park. Then, finally, it located on the House of Dolls where Zak and Angel felt a dark presence flowing within. The image faded to black and the duo opened their eyes, having now been shown the location of a Number.

'Theme Park it is,' Zak said shortly.

'Sounds like a date, sweetie,' Angel winked, but Zak ignored the comment.

'Race you,' Zak then said, with a warmer tone.

Angel, wanting to try and return Zak back to who he was before, couldn't help but agree to such a request. And, with that, the duo of Number Hunters sprinted off in the direction of the Heartland Theme Park. At their pace, it didn't take long since they also knew a decent amount of shortcuts as they ripped through the streets. Before they knew it, they were standing at the front gates of the large amusement section of Heartland city.

'Never thought I'd find a Number here,' Angel whispered, as they walked through the gates.

'Already found two here,' Zak replied calmly, 'Fifty and Ninety-One.'

'Well that explains it then.'

The House of Dolls was closer to the opposite side of the Theme Park than its main gate, but it was easily reached by an inbuilt trail system of the Theme Park, which functioned as the main source of transport anywhere and everywhere within. Upon reaching the dark location of their next target, Zak and Angel noticed that there weren't any citizens around this section at all. It was as if no one cared for this part or attraction in the Theme Park. Needless to say, it made the duo somewhat suspicious as they entered its depths. The entire attraction was created from what seemed to be an old mansion as the large door out the front that opened into the main room seemed like it had come from the medieval ages. The interior only seemed to fortify this possibility, as the ancient doors and furniture looked as if they hadn't been touched in millennia. The only thing that set it aside from a haunted house of the olden days was the walls, which were shelved with dolls of all types. There were action figures and dress-me-ups featuring prominently among others. And to top of the interior was the staircase in the middle of the room. It led straight to the second floor upon which stood a huge dollhouse. The dollhouse and attraction itself could have been called a castle within a castle and no one would have questioned it.

There were a few doors on the sides of the room between the shelves which more than likely led to other rooms full of dolls, but the bright colours of the staircase and major dollhouse seemed to drain attention and life from all other areas surrounding it. However, to Zak and Angel, the most prominent feature of the entire attraction was the feeling of darkness which was pouring from the windows and doors of the doll-citadel at the top of the staircase. No doubt their target waited within. Zak made the first step toward it, but was stopped by a large creaking as his foot touched the staircase. The front doors on the dollhouse above them had opened and, behind the duo, the front doors to the attraction had slammed shut. The target knew they were there and knew they had Numbers. This was their trap and Zak and Angel were their prisoners.

Zak noticed a figure standing in the doorway of the large dollhouse and squinted to try and perceive who it was. The figure took a few steps forward into the reasonably lit room that was the House of Dolls. Zak, and Angel, was shocked to see a young girl standing before them. She was exquisitely dressed in clothes that seemed to fit the mansion-style of the attraction itself. A small bow was atop her fragile head and her dark blonde hair trailed to the floor. The look she displayed was innocent, yet the darkness of a Number was all about her. Angel felt like she recognized this young girl, but the name escaped her. So both she and Zak waited for the newcomer to make the first move.

'I am Princess Cologne!' The girl shouted with a dignified air, 'I am Heartland's mascot!'

Angel's mind clicked when she remembered the name. Princess Cologne was the cute, adorable little girl that was the very emblem of Heartland City. Her innocent figure and kind looks had become a model for all young girls to follow. Angel remembered a time when she herself had wanted to be just like Princess Cologne. So why was she standing before them, seemingly possessed by a Number? Was it that she was just possessed and fighting them against her will? Angel sensed that there was more to this than just that though. And, judging by his expression, Angel noticed Zak was thinking along the same lines.

'Why are you alone here in this big mansion, Princess?' Zak asked calmly.

'Because!' Cologne answered in an almost angry shout, but she managed to retain herself and reload her dignified look, 'Because I am this castle's princess and you two are trespassing! I'll have to call my guards on you!'

'And where might they be?' Angel asked confidently.

Neither she nor Zak had seen another living thing upon there short time in this House of Dolls. In addition, they hadn't heard anything either until Princess Cologne had showed up. There were obviously no physical guards protecting her, unless she had meant employees of the Theme Park itself. Yet Angel had a feeling that the employees were not what Cologne had meant and this was proved when the latter held up a brightly painted D-Pad.

'They're all right here!' Since I'm the Princess, you have to listen to what I say,' Cologne demanded, 'And I say you have to duel me! You first!'

Princess Cologne pointed a pale finger at Zak, who made no response except for the activation of his own duel disk. Cologne smiled vividly and activated her own. Zak put on his D-Gazer while Cologne did nothing. It was as if she could see the duel without the use of one, which made Angel wonder. The only other person that she knew could do that was Kite with his D-Gazer Tattoo, but Princess Cologne had none. Angel decided to just go with it and watch the duel. There was no way Zak could lose to such a young girl, even if she was Heartland's mascot. But the Princess, although volatile, did seem confident and she smiled innocently at Zak as the Augmented Reality Vision Link was established.

[Cologne: 4000] [Zak: 4000]