Science fiction, set on earth 1000 years after humanity has become extinct. Rising to take its place are the descendants of genetically-engineered beings that were an experiment.Hallia, a 16-year-old girl grown up in a repressive society, risks her life to leave. An exploration team from another society finds her, and gives her the chance to become whatever she wants to be. Her newfound friendships and love will be tested and tempered in a war fought to preserve the freedom she so recently gained.