Agreement

                                    

                                          
When their hands clasped, a sudden lightning bolt descended from the sky, delicately touching the palms of both the Time Father and the Invader, creating a small yet potent spark between them. Although the lightning itself caused no pain, the distinct marks it left on their hands silently bore witness to the approval of their agreement. With this unexpected event, the Invader once again questioned the Time Father,
"So, what happens now?"
In response to these words, the Time Father, faced with a slight grin, replied, "Not now; the first step of the journey will be taken in the past."
Following his statement, the Time Father lifted his right hand toward the windows of the house, directing it towards the empty land beyond. He opened a time portal almost as tall as himself. The Invader, trying to comprehend what he had just witnessed, remained bewildered. The portal resembled something out of a fairy tale, emitting light and containing infinite possibilities without revealing what lay within. It exuded the sensation of an infinite power source, uniquely created by the Time Father. Initially, the very Time Father that had seemed very real to the Invader due to the pain he had experienced, began to feel like a fantastical element.
Even though the initial uncertainty towards the Time Father was visible and tangible, what the Invader saw provided evidence of the accuracy of the Time Father's words. It proved what he was trying to convey through his actions and what he pointed out previously.
Nevertheless, the Invader remains vigilant, unwilling to let caution slip away. Gripping his sword tightly, he follows the Time Father slowly and deliberately towards the time portal. Upon reaching right in front of the portal, he takes a deep breath and contemplates once again what he is about to do. He understands there is no turning back, and the uncertainty of what awaits him looms.
Despite it all, the Invader, realizing that there is nothing else he can do to reunite with the woman he loves, takes one more step and resolves to enter the time portal. However, the portal turns out to be vastly different from what the warrior expected; somehow, inside the swirling vortex, memories of Leto become visible. Intrigued, he questions the Time Father,
"Are these my memories?"
The Time Father wisely responds,
"Yes, each memory you see here belongs to you. The time portal does the same for everyone who travels through time. It serves not only to remind them of what they have done but also as a great way to remind them why they are doing what they are about to do. After all, taking one step without considering the other is common. However, when it comes to you as awareness, things get a bit more complicated."
The Invader struggles to fully grasp Time Father's explanation and persists in trying to glean more information from him.
"What about you? Where are your memories?"
"I've integrated with time, so my concept of it is a bit scattered."
Without dwelling too much on the topic, the warrior shifts the conversation in search of answers, saying, "You still haven't told us where we're going."
"Be ready; you're about to see."
Upon Time Father's words, the tip of the portal sparkles. Bodies that had been hovering in the air like ghosts solidify once again, landing on the ground with the same weight as before. As they emerge from the portal, it doesn't take long for Leto to realize they are now in a different place and time. Despite it being autumn, spring flowers bloom around them, and even though it is night, the sun is suddenly overhead. This revelation helps him comprehend the leaps and ruptures they've experienced in time and the consequential shifts.