Although Hunter enjoys his life in the Inner World, he does miss home at times; particularly one person who was close to him, but an Insector civil war doesn't give him much time to reminisce these days. When a new Spider Rider who insists on hiding his true identity enters the fray, he's only the prelude to something bigger Hunter and co. aren't quite prepared to learn about...

Nearly 3 years after his humiliating defeat at the USA martial arts tournament, Sean finds himself at a crossroads in his life. Nobody takes him seriously as a fighter, but his other life options aren't all that stellar, either. Sean's resentment of people mocking him drives him to prove everyone wrong, but as usual, Sean finds himself in too deep, and not for the reason you think.