Three days later, we cross the border into Roland. Sion decides to explain things to us before we head towards the unknown. It doesn't take long for us to hear him out. I stand up from my rested position. I help Tiir up. The soldiers take the chains and start leading us away.
Two days later, we arrive in Roland. Tiir and I are taken to Sion's office, while Lafra and the other children are taken to his large spare room. Sion doesn't say anything. It seems like he's waiting for someone.
Just then, a man enters. He has short brown hair, brown eyes, and a sleepy look on his face. Sion addresses us concerning the man. "This is Ryner Lute. He's an Alpha Stigma bearer," Sion introduces him.
"Hey, my name's Ferra. That's Tiir. He's a Lino Doue bearer. I bear Infra Eyes. There were five magic eye types until I was born. I really think that I'm the first of my kind," I tell him.
"Ryner, we are lacking in spare rooms. They will sleep with you in your room. Take them with you and explain everything there," Sion orders.
Ryner nods his head. He leaves with us following him. He leads us into his room. "Sit anywhere… I still don't know why he woke me up for this…" Ryner sighs.
I help Tiir lay down. "He's sick. Please don't bother us," I warn Ryner.
"Whose bothering you? I just want to sleep," he states simply.
I continue to talk to Ryner. "Why'd you choose to be with humans? They're evil. Why?" I ask.
"It isn't like I had a choice. I was in military custody since I was five. I only trust two people, maybe three," Ryner explains.
"Who are those two, or three, people?" I ask with genuine curiosity.
"Well, there's Kiefer Knolles. I haven't seen her in more than two years. I trust Sion. There's also my partner, Ferris Eris. She's the psycho, sword-wielding isnip…" Ryner begins. He's whacked in the head before he could finish.
Behind the now downed Ryner, a woman with blond hair and blue eyes is standing there. She has a large sword in her hands. "Must you keep doing that?!" Ryner shouts the question.
"Must you keep whining?" The blond retorts.
"Touché. Ferris, this is Tiir and Ferra," Ryner introduces us.
"Why'd Sion bring them here?" Ferris asks.
"They bear magic eyes," Ryner answers.
"What kind?" Ferris asks.
I interrupt them. "Tiir bears Lino Doue. I bear Infra Eyes. I think that I'm the only one with Infra Eyes. I wouldn't mind meeting others, but it doesn't look like that's a possibility."
"What's wrong with him?" Ferris asks, gesturing to Tiir.
"He's sick with an unnamed illness. Only the strongest have survived it before. I've been taking care of him since he came down with it," I explain.
Ryner and Ferris step out. Tiir turns his head slightly to face me. "You want to meet others like you?" Tiir asks.
"Yes… I hate being the only one…" I groan. Tears leak out of my eyes and roll down my cheeks.
I sniffle. Tiir carefully places a hand on my shoulder. "It's alright. I'll help you find others," Tiir offers.
"Really?" I ask.
"Yes," Tiir answers me. He hands me a tissue from his pocket. I use it to dry my eyes and blow my nose.
I look back at Tiir. "Thank you for helping me," I hug him gently.
Tiir strokes my head. "And thank you for helping me. Without you, I'd probably be dead."
Ryner and Ferris return an hour later to find us asleep. Tiir is laying back. I'm curled up to his chest. Tiir's arm is wrapped around me.
"Hey! Wake up!" Ryner nudges us. I give off a big yawn. Tiir blinks his eyes sleepily.
"Huh. I guess you're not the only pervert around here…" Ferris addresses Ryner.
We both glare at her. "We're not perverts! I'm just tired!" I shout.
"That's what they always say," Ferris replies.
"I don't have to listen to this!" I continue to glare at her.
"Anyway, Sion gave us permission to show you around," Ryner interrupts us.
"No. I don't want to go. I don't want to leave Tiir," I turn the offer down.
"Alright. In that case, we'll go see if there's a cure for his illness," Ryner and Ferris concede. They leave us alone.
No one will hear us, now. I move closer to Tiir. "I have an idea. Tonight, I'll escape and make my way to the headquarters. I'll tell them where you and the others are," I whisper to him.
"How would you be able to find the Headquarters?" Tiir asks.
"You did say that it's in the Central Continent. I'll find it!" I answer.
Ryner and Ferris return an hour later with food. So far, they've been unable to find a cure. I know they'll find one, though. I just have to believe that no matter what.