Buguese survives after crashing Dark Opal into Mantid’s fortress and laments that he lacked the power to force Mantid to bring back the sun. Meanwhile, desperate to confront Mantid before the Oracle’s sun goes dark permanently, the Spider Riders journey to Mantid’s Citadel led by Grasshop. Grasshop guides the Spider Riders through the sewers. Once inside the group separates: Sparkle and Lumen escort Grasshop to visit his family.