When the monstrously reptilian Dilicar break through to the surface of the earth, the fate of the planet is in jeopardy. Max, an orphaned teenage boy, suddenly finds himself at the centre of a survival effort to protect the other children, with the help of homeless and dog-loving Adrian and ex-military Duncan with his tiny daughter. But they're not alone. Cheerful and deadly Bealmor and the panthers Helmar and Selene inform and guide the rag tag group - all under the protection of the mysterious Guardian. But is it enough to save the fate of humanity...