The Everlasting RoadThe Everlasting Road

Bugz, who has recently lost her beloved older brother to cancer, returns to the Floraverse, where she can always find comfort and courage. She has recovered everything she had lost in that virtual world during the past year, and even though the remaining ClanLess members continue to conspire against her, she is easily able to repel their attacks. Even better, she's been quietly developing Waawaate, a robot that will serve as both an outstanding weapon and a comfort. Bugz feels ready to show off the Waawaate bot to Feng, who has become a daily companion in the Verse, and she cannot wait to work with both buddy and bot to establish her domination once and for all. The Waawaate bot looks and acts just like the brother she misses so much. Feng, however, has his own problems to contend with, particularly now that he has learned that his parents are still alive and want to get in touch with him, which threatens to upend his brand-new life on the Rez. Feng and Bugz discover that they are growing closer as they process their difficult grief and loss sentiments. However, there are disruptions in the Floraverse, and Bugz's Waawaate bot is becoming more powerful than she can handle.