The forces of the Blackness are openly making their moves. The crew of the Novus has been split. Luigh and Aislinn finally made it to Occursum, the home of the Quia, facing new challenges, with their new power, and new enemies. Maia, Damara, and Farr make their way to Angus and Rowan in Hangetsu Minato. Aires has spies everywhere, and a plan - they will join and swear allegiance to him or die. Who is keeping the group divided? Will the group accept their fates or be swayed by Aires? Juventus is a wild card; is she the key to helping Rowan, Aires, or does she have a different plan? The Phoenix will rise again.