Barry feels strange after entering school and his friend Scott appears unaware of his presence. Barry experiences a painful pulling force and wakes up alone in a strange forest. He feels like he is being watched and sees marks on trees that were not there. Barry is transported away after hearing a bloodthirsty roar. The next day, a mysterious man appears in Barry's room and says he can help Barry understand what is happening to him. The man touches Barry and flashes of space and history pass through his eyes before everything goes dark.