Fugitive'Padawan'Zayne Carrick'faces his darkest moments so far as a desperate attempt to avert a cataclysmic disaster drives him into the arms of his'enemies. Zayne puts his life on the line in an attempt to save those who don't even realize the grave fate they face, but will his sacrifice be in vain? Meanwhile, the small-time con'Gryph'has happened upon big-time profit, but if he doesn't keep his greed in check, this seeming success story could quickly turn tragic!