On a journey to make Axe strong enough to defeat the demon Alvin, Brendar and Evan must ask for Evan's parents for help in continuing; what could go wrong?
Continuing their quest, Brendar, Evan, Horus, Stacy and Axe traverse the ominous Swamp of Fear, where one's worst fears are shown; Brendar is surprised when faced with her own anxiety and demons.
In order to be given dragon tears to strengthen axe, Brendar and her companions must seek special ingredients at a magical marketplace; Stacy meets a witch who gives her the truth of Brendar complicated backstory.