Centuries ago, the world, Terra, was nearly destroyed by humans. As she recovered, Terra created the Guardians--a group sworn to protect her. But humans have returned to their plundering ways and Terra needs the Guardians. She calls on them only to find they have fractured--their last leader murdered years before. They need a new leader--a new Terra Protectorum--but when a young girl is chosen, outrage ensues. Questions demand answers. Why has Terra selected a girl with no knowledge of the Guardians? Why has she chosen a human when it is the humans destroying the earth? And most importantly, why has she chosen the girl whose father murdered the last Terra Protectorum?