Reconnected to their magical heritage, the Shadowlink teenage witches and wizards regularly train at the underground Crossroads Barracks. Each time they enter the Barracks, they encounter Hexel, a cloaked Fury. She is a fearsome guardian. No one enters without her approval. Hexel lives a lonely life with no ability to communicate or touch. Natalie, the Shadowlink, makes it her mission to always recognize Hexel as she ventures into the Barracks. Throughout the disasters that happen during the latest adventures of the Shadowlink mages, Natalie grows a deeper bond with Hexel. Through this bond, a devious action results in an incredible event for Hexel.