Milar and Tanni have ventured deep into the heart of Queen Inis’ palace in hopes of finding Sirra’s egg, but so far, their efforts have all been for nothing. The long days of serving the palace inhabitants and the long nights of snooping in the palace halls are starting to take their toll on Milar and Tenna. But when Milar makes a startling discovery, they decide to act out a dangerous plan that sends them running to escape Queen Inis’ soldiers.