 The next day London is covered by red clouds blotting out the sun and the Wych-kin run rampant through the streets.This is only stage one of the Fraternity's plans.During this Stitch-Face, for reasons best known to himself, has mercy and returns Alaizabel to Thaniel who, reinvigorated by his love's return, leads the street gangs of London in their fight against the Fraternity.