On a stormy night in Berlin, Molly enters the hospital maternity ward pregnant. She worries about the sudden disappearance of her husband David, but the baby is born without incident. However, the appearance of a phantom throws Molly into confusion and doubt. The apparition tells Molly that her child is a Node Child with the ability to travel through time and space and will change the fate of the world. Molly feels scared and helpless, but decides to believe the phantom's words.Eighteen years later, Maria Winters is a skateboarder, showing off her tricks on the streets of Berlin. She receives a notice and is offered an adventure. Maria is excited and ready to set sail.