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Don't feel like writing an author's note. Enjoy chapter five :)

Anwar's POV

I was standing in the same spot I was yesterday. I observed the bustling crowds with an uncontrolled grimace on my face.

"Excuse me. You're…Anwar, right?" I turned my head to see the green-haired novelist that speaks with her a lot. I gave a faint nod of my head and he continued, "Do you know where Aria went? She left town and the tournament is in four days. I'm afraid she won't make it back in time. I was going to go get her."

Away from town? That had to be…

I looked at the ground.

The novelist gave me a curious stare, but I didn't care.

She had believed me. She was going to cure the curse.

"I know where she is." I looked back at the relieved man. "But you cannot retrieve her."

Aria's POV

"You know why I'm here." I glared at the evil witch with malice- something I rarely did.

The old woman just chuckled and said, "I'm not sure I do." She grinned evilly. "Why don't you tell me?"

I resisted the urge to scream at the woman. "I demand you remove Anwar's curse!"

"Tsk tsk. You mustn't lose your temper." I pulled out my twin swords, Genesis, and continued my glare at the woman. "Oh, you seem very serious about this. May I ask why you care so much about this little curse?"

"It's not the curse I care about, it's who you cast it on!" I took a few menacing steps toward her, gritting my teeth. "He did nothing to deserve it! You're just heartless and cruel!"

She started playing with her mangled fingernail, and glanced up at me saying, "Are you sure that's why you want to save him?"

I was taken aback by this. I could feel my cheeks heating up a little, but I ignored it.

"Dispel the curse or I'll do it the hard way!"

"Now that's how a chosen should act!" cheered Rempo. The other three spirits shushed him.

"Killing me won't break the curse." She reminded me. I frowned at this, but didn't drop my weapons. I tried to calm my voice.

"What do I have to do?" the old woman smiled.

"If you can find a way to break the curse, I will never bother him again." I looked into the desert witch's eyes. She wasn't lying, I could tell. "Do we have a deal?" I hesitated a moment, questioning my own power, and what I would be able to do…

…and then Anwar's face flashed in my mind for a split moment.

"Deal." I returned my weapons to the book, and walked out of the palace.

It was night by the time I had gotten back to Rhoan. I was tired, but I had to see Anwar. I made my way to road where I had first seen him. He wasn't there. Maybe…

I turned around.

Nothing.

I sighed and continued walking towards the abandoned house. I gently pushed the door open, scanning the room for the boy.

There he was, lying on the bed, fully clothed. He hadn't bothered to go under the covers either.

I walked towards him, and bent down next to the bed.

He looked so peaceful when he was sleeping. He was cute. I gave a sad smile and lifted my hand to caress his sleeping face. My frown once again returned when I realized I couldn't do much for him. I had code scanned him once before, but I couldn't find the codes needed to remove the curse. I didn't have any leads to what it might be.

My eyes felt damp as I bent my heads toward his and closed my eyes.

"This is all I can do for you."

One tear fell before my lips met his.

Very short, I know. Sue me. Has anyone realized Anwar never once said Aria's name? Or thought it? (I think he didn't. he wasn't supposed to lol) Hee hee just a little something you should know :) Next chapter will be longer, I promise!