Synopsis:
Hiaté tells the tale of how the Urakait broke through Tomed's defenses and gained control of Phen. After the loss of her mother to Jamal, Hiaté and her brother Haren are taken away to the country's border by Diestat, who claims that both he and Aquablazen have gifts for the girl. Bestowed an egg by the summon and the Rod of Ulzis itself by her grandfather, Hiaté is instructed to keep the relic safe at all costs lest the Kaits' victory be assured. AS Diestat guards the mouth of the cave, Hiaté and Haren work their way through to the other side of the mountains, only to be cut off by the Urakait and seperated. Falling down a sharp incline, Hiaté fades away to a familiar voice telling the demons that she will come to them in due time. The next thing she can remember is waking up in the wagon, supposedly rescued by Hickory and taken east.
Despite her strong feelings against it, Sam and J'Aime convince Hiaté that they must proceed back west towards Phen and fight for whatever's left. Promising to stay by her side, Hiaté finds herself both worried and glad to experience what had formerly been a rarity in her life: friendship.
"Get ready, Aquablazen. A great trial for us is about to begin." - Diestat (page 7)