Jeremiah, Markus, and Erin are held as prisoners deep within Valhalla Sector, where Jeremiah's father Devon tells his son that his presence has given those in charge a dangerous advantage in their effort to take control of the country. Military dictators of Valhalla Sector use Jeremiah to try to force Devon to reveal the secret of the Black Death. Kurdy, dodging pursuers, encounters the enigmatic Mister Smith who says God is sending him messages. One message is for Kurdy to stop trying to find his friend; he will find him if he gives himself over to those who are chasing him.

Jeremiah meets Devon's lab assistant, Liberty 'Libby' Kaufman who tends to him after the Valhalla Sector leaders torture him in an attempt to break Devon's resolve.

Eventually, Kurdy is captured by Lee Chen , who takes him back to Thunder Mountain. Once within Thunder Mountain, Lee introduces Kurdy to Meaghan and outlines a desperate plan to get Jeremiah, Markus and Erin released in exchange for Meaghan. The unsuspecting leaders of Valhalla Sector agree to the swap.