Flash (Eric Johnson), Dale (Gina Holden), Baylin (Karen Cliche) and Zarkhov (Jody Racicot) are searching for a T junkie to learn why Joe (Giles Panton) tried to kill flash. They learn that the water that was released to the cantons by Flashin Terek's nameis found to be contaminated. Ming (John Ralston) has had the water poisened. Flash goes to warn Tariq, but to late, they are captured. Flash is forced to drink the poisoned water before he is allowed to leave to find a cure, while Tereq is held captive. Aura (Anna Van Hooft) has gone to the healers to look for a cure and ends up helping them.
Baylin, Dale and Zarkhov learn about Mings mind control tricks and capture Lenu (Sonya Salomaa). She reveals how they controlled Joe with the implant to steal the Imax.
In an effort to prevent a massive loss of life, Flash and Aura search for a disgraced Omadrian Esmeline Esmeline (Samantha Kaine) who made the poison. They make a deal, Flash has to battle some plants, Aura helps. Flash brings the antidote just in time. We learn that Auras mother is the chief healer, but she is sworn to secrecy. They trick Lena into announcing that Ming was the poisenor.