Takes place in the time between the episodes “Shadows and Symbols” and “Afterimage”, shortly after Ezri first comes on board. She has enough trouble adjusting to DS9 when she finds herself on Martok’s ship the Rotaren. There she finds even troubles when the ship re-unites her with some old friends. All this and a demon out to conquer the universe too. What is a young Trill to do?

Deep Space Nine is in a state of panic, for Captain Sisko is away and the Federation lies on the brink of war. When Worf, Dax and Bashir take a runabout to rescue a starship they get more than they bargained for. Now only the blazing infernos of a star will save them, with a relentless enemy hunting them at every turn. Meanwhile on the station, Quark is going to meet his match, and it is someone who he has known for years. This story also features apperances by characters from other Star Trek shows.