To Einzbern Forest!

You board the next train out of the city on the way to the woods where Einzbern Castle sits. Rider's dressed casually in a black polo neck top, blue jeans, and pair of darkened sunglasses. You sit across from her as the train runs down the tracks.

Eventually the train comes to the stop closest to the forest, which is still a decent bus ride away. By the time you arrive at the edge of the forest, it's nearly noon. "Well, looks like we're here." You say. Rider nods. "Indeed. Are you ready, Shirou?" You nod. "As ready as I can be." You say. You both step foot into the forest and feel a bit strange.

"Did you feel that?" You ask. Rider nods, "This place is full of Mana, Master. We've stepped foot into a bounded field. We can't leave unless Illya wants us to. We'd better be careful."

Inside the Castle proper, Illya becomes aware of your presence in her forest. Illya cracks a grin, "Look like onii-chan is here. Sella, prepare the guest room. Liz, prepare the dining table. I'll prepare a route for our guests' arrival, hu-hu-hu~" The two maids bow in unison and depart as Illya waves a hand, weaving a trail through Einzbern forest for Shirou to follow.