Defeating the hostile kolbs was just the beginning for the human crews that were kidnapped and taken to Rykol. While Bolob investigates a new alien threat, a different culture is introduced into their small community as the trip back to Terra is delayed. Returning home to betrayal and murder, they find a world that has changed due to disaster. Forced through a time-tunnel, the vekorna and their human passengers see Terra destroyed, and vow to find a way to prevent their worst fears from happening –again.