Chapters 14-16 Summary

In chapter fourteen, Matty attempts to convince Kira to allow him to heal her leg, but Kira refuses, stating that her leg is a part of her. Matty reveals his gift of healing to Kira, giving her a demonstration by cutting his knee and healing himself. Kira demonstrates her own gift by embroidering tapestry images of the future. Before Matty has an opportunity to ask Kira to return to Village with him, Kira surprises Matty by declaring that she will return with him. Kira has seen her father awaiting her return and the dark changes in the Forest. Kira and Matty agree that the two must venture to Village the following morning. When Matty asks Kira if she has seen Leader, Kira responds that she has felt his presence.

In chapter fifteen, Kira and Matty prepare to enter the Forest the...