Ender and Valentine leave the colony

Ender and Valentine, now adults, decide to leave the colony and travel among the stars. Ender carries the Hive-Queen's cocoon, searching for a world where she can awaken in peace. They become itinerant speakers for the dead and historians, traveling from world to world. Ender's books, the Hive-Queen and the Hegemon, become holy writ. The story ends with Ender and Valentine continuing their journey, with Ender still seeking a home for the queen.