Hunted by evil forces, Brielle AsTar must disappear. The Galactic Guardians warn Esán and Gar they must leave with Brie and tell no one. Ari's sense of loss triples as Elf departs, her friends are nowhere to be found, and her twin sister vanishes without a word. The Mocendi's plan unfolds. Events take a frightening turn. Ari remembers a quote from her study of Old Earth's history: United we stand, divided we fall. She shuddered. They had never been more divided.