Once again landing on Avalon, Goliath, Angela, Bronx, and Elisa find out that Lord Oberon and Lady Titania, King and Queen of the Third Race, have returned after deserting the island for 1000 years.

Lord Oberon intends to have the Gathering soon, and he is furious to discover that mortals (Princess Katherine, Tom, and the Eggs) have taken shelter on the magical island and he demands they leave or be vanquished.