Philip and Shanya are lost in a long-dead ancient city. There is no help here, or in the mountains behind, or in the desert or the scientific camp where last night there were Philip’s father, and Shanya’s father, and others. In the morning everyone is mysteriously gone.

Now, in the city, they come upon a small animal, seated by a fire. And, to their horror, the animal speaks to them, saying it is Philip’s father…