Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy

Someplace Safe is deserted except for the children. The museum contains art depicting the 12 original Guardians who founded Uhuru and freed hundreds of enslaved Remarkables and Unremarkables. Two of the 12 are the twins’ ancestors, Sarah and Wesley Blake. The museum’s collection includes statues of the Seer Harriet Tubman, the Manifestor Nat Turner, the Manifestor Booker Bailey, and the half Giant John Henry. Henry wielded the Msaidizi in the form of his famous hammer. Ty sends Nic a message, informing her that the Elders are convinced of Calvin’s guilt even though there is no proof and that he will be sentenced soon: “You must find the Msaidizi in the next two days. It’s the only way to save him” (193). Nic is shaken by the thought that LORE might wipe her father’s memories, but LORE’s original mission gives her courage and determination. The twins nearly come to blows when Alex says that their father deserves whatever punishment he receives, but JP intervenes. Nic refers to Alex as JP’s new best friend and yells, “I wish [Zoe had] never found me!” (196).

The children put aside their disagreement to look for food. They emerge from the train station into a rural area and find a gas station.