An explosion destroys their portal and two vital members of the alliance are lost between Earth and Yagdi. The teens discover their powers have vanished and they can't reach family and friends. The prime suspect is a cunning little man who appears out of nowhere and offers to guide them to safety. Whitney and Edward are suspicious of his motives. He's childlike and unpredictable but seems to know his way around. Hoping they're not making a grave mistake, they risk following the stranger, but remail alert for signs of deceit.