Monson and the rest of the royalty candidates are introduced to the A-listers attending the Spring Solstice. Things heat up as the dinner concludes and the dancing commences. Monson and his friends try to save the day when a cruel trick is played on one of the showcase participants.

Kylie reveals why she came to Coren University. The group discovers some insight on the history of Coren Valley. The day of the Spring Solstice, Monson’s nerves get the best of him. As the night of the dance approaches, Monson is met with glitz, glamour, flash bulbs, and runs into a sticky situation, literally.

After a night of fitful sleep, Monson, Casey, and Arthurious head over to the GM for a morning workout, only to stumble upon an unexpected couple. Later, outside in the Inner Gardens, Monson begins to contemplate all that has happened to him and finds himself trapped in his own dream. Finally awakened by his friends, Indigo stops by to show off Ms. Blake’s new artwork. Upon leaving the GM after breakfast, Casey is attacked.

Casey is asked to the Spring Solstice as Monson meets Grayson’s childhood friend, Marie. Grayson and Marie accompany Monson as he tries to connect with his power. As a result, Monson is forced to face a devastating possibility. Back at his apartment, an unexpected visitor takes Monson on an adventure that becomes a night he will never forget.

Seven Bloods. Monson learns about H.U.M.A.N.E. and has another out of body experience. Dawn shows up to help discover the information Monson is seeking. As he comes to, Monson is astonished at what happened while he was ‘gone’.

Monson is forced to deal with the aftermath of his choice to take Taris to the Spring Solstice. Another strange dream sheds light on his search for answers. The next morning, after missing his date with Taris, Monson loses his temper in The Atrium. As Monson finds out that someone may have witnessed the results of his anger in The Atrium, he scrambles to find out what they may know.

Monson meets with Christopher Baroty and is interrupted by a surprise guest. As Monson's evening comes to an end, an unexpected visitor shows up. Later, Monson and his friends discover the nominees for the Spring Solstice and Monson is caught between a rock and a hard place.

The three boys discover the contents of Baroty’s envelope. During their late night excursion, they find that Kylie Coremack is out past curfew as well. As Casey tries to fend off some uninvited guests, a cold familiar emotion creeps over Monson.

Monson catches a rare glimpse of the real Taris Green. At the school-wide assembly, Molly’s mystery man is finally unveiled. Back at the cafeteria, Monson is given a non-descript white envelope from one of the most influential men on the planet.

Monson continues to try to put the information he has learned to good use and as a result seems to be distracted. As the school resumes its normal schedule of classes, Monson is caught in a sticky situation. As the students gather for a special assembly, Monson is greeted by a familiar voice.