Chapters 14 & 15

I was surprised that Kira had believed in Matty's gift so quickly. She probably didn't want to be healed because then she wouldn't be completely herself. Why would Forest want to destroy them, as Leader said? What had changed Forest? Was it because of the Trade Mart or did the Trade Mart change because of it? I think that Matty and Kira will have a very hard time getting back to Village, but they will make it.