Lynton
The man takes Roy's interest. He raises an eyebrow at the news.
"Actually, I didn't know this. I appreciate the news feed. But what can I do. I'm just a fool enrolling into the university of Isola."

Lynton

"There are many things at stake, and many other factors. You do not understand the scope of this event. This is more than just a war. You have already encountered some of the varied abnormalities of this world. It is no coincidence. We all have our parts to play, including you."

He pauses.

"And there are other lives at stake, besides yours."

Lynton
Roy listens to the man's words of wisdom.
"Well-"
He pauses.

"Wait what? What are you saying? Who are you?"

Lynton

"I am nothing more than a guiding hand."

He turns away, as if distracted by something.

"You will be conscripted if you stay. This may get you closer to your goal, if you so wish. I am sure you will be sent to Gate Valley if you are. You will find much death and destruction, but you may also find answers. Whatever you choose to do, I will assist in the matter as much as I can. But you must choose now."

Lynton
Roy watches as the man walks away.

He shuts the door and returns upstairs to Toya's room.
With his head in his hands he begins to think.
I can't join the army, I'm not cut out for it. I would have to leave everything behind and-
He turns around and looks at Toya, soundly sleeping.
Everything, yeah right.
And what's my other choice? Going to college and becoming a genius for all to admire?I'm just a stupid boy with big aspirations.
Roy begins to laugh, and he returns to Toya's bed, and simply lays there, basting in his thoughts.

Lynton

Roy suddenly notices what appears to be a skull like figure on the wooden floor below his feet, made of the warps and curves of the wood. A somewhat cold breeze passes through the room. And just like that, the effigy of the skull is gone, and it is warm once more.

...

It is now noon. Armies are clashing throughout Gate Valley, and human reinforcements arrive at Overwatch. Elven reinforcements are slow to arrive, but are on their way. Conscription has begun for the elves in an effort to get more soldiers.

Lynton

Roy turns over and sees that Toya's awake.
They just stare at each other, not having anything to say, him awkwardly, and her blissfully.
"Wait, Roy, was your eye always like that?"

"Like what?"

"Your left eye. It's got a little gray in it. Has it always been like that?"

Roy runs to the bathroom mirror.
He examines his eye. There is a slight gray discoloration, pretty unnoticeable, but present none the less.
His blood boils, but he suppresses it.
"No, it wasn't always like that."

He turns back to Toya, who is sitting on her heels on the bed.
"Well, I like it. It looks mysterious"
She says

Roy walks over to her, and begins to kiss her.

She says
"Hahaha, Roy stop it. What time is it anyways?"

"I don't know."
And as if on cue the clock tower bell rings, signifying it is noon.

Suddenly, Roy remembers the arrangement he had with the stable owner, the transport to Isola.

Roy jumps to his feet, and begins putting his clothes on in a rush.

"Oh come on. I was just playing with you. Now get over here!"
Toya says

"No, no, not that. We're late for the transport to Isola. Now get your clothes on and lets go!"

They run about the house, gathering their luggage and supplies for the trip.

After they've got all their stuff, they sprint out of the house, headed towards the stable.

Lynton; Stable

A young girl with black hair stands by a cart, awaiting her passengers. As people walk the streets near the stables, she notices one particular person in the crowd. He seems to be staring directly at her, walking with purpose. His eyes are steely gray, grim and determined. The cowl of his hooded dark tunic dips up and down with his fast pace. She is transfixed by the man, unable to train her eyes away, disregarding her surroundings. Suddenly, the feeling is interrupted as another man with an iron bird-like mask in a long cloak walks past the steely-eyed figure. Like that, they are both gone, and she is left bewildered by what she just saw.

Lynton
Roy and Toya run through the streets, making their way to the stable.

When they finally get there, they meet a young black haired girl.
While catching his breath, Roy introduces himself.
"Hi... my name is Roy, and this is Toya. Sorry we're late."

Lynton

Returning her attention to the world around her, the girl notices the couple.

"Ah yes. Nice to meet you, Roy. I'm Tal. Just load your things into the cabin and find your seat. I'll leave in a few minutes."

Once things a ready, Tal and her passengers set off for Isola...