With protests outside X-Central building to a fever pitch demanding the release of 'Nature's Champion', X-Central staff are declared 'Critically Endangered' by Hansie's escape! Taking Dr. Charles hostage, it's all our heroes can do to negotiate his safe release but what are the Beastmaster's demands?! Meanwhile, Tazen and Anna find themselves in the Canadian wilderness, in pursuit of Tazen's lost voice! With tensions rising can our heroes escape the grasp of the CLAWS OF IRON?!