Piper lives in a quiet part of the new US called Ukuthlia. It's been 5 years and she is still dealing with the loss of her parents. After going to a town meeting, they deny their allying neighbor's president's request to merge causing an up roar. Piper then becomes a part of the team that will help protect Ukuthlia from the decietful president. Not only does she have to prepare her body for a fight but she'll also need to learn how to let people back into her life, and in turn, how to let them go. Will they reach the president? Will everyone make it out alive? Can Piper learn to love again?