It's been six months since I started working for Dr. Ron. Together, we've been developing a device that Ron says can open a door to another universe. I think its all bullshit, but I have to repay my dues to the old man.
Almost half a year ago, I got caught sneaking into his warehouse. It was the perfect job too. Old man. No family. Definitely had some money. My dumb ass made too much noise and found myself face to face with one of his sound wave canons, his finger on the trigger. I agreed to work for him until he finished developing his secret project. Luckily, we're almost done.
"Huzzah young lad!!" he yelled, "We've done it! We've finished the Alternate Universal Teleporter".
"Wow Doc, will it work?" I asked.
"You bet your 1960s Batman figurine it'll work"
Dr. R walked over to the warehouse wall, stumbling over wrenches and screwdrivers in the dim light from the industrial lamps overhead. He gripped a large lever and flipped it down. "Huhhhh, my back... Come over here and help me walk whippersnapper," he said.
I put his arm around my shoulders and walked him over to the A.U.T. As we watched, the portal began to slowly illuminate as it hummed with power. The air around us began to swirl, kicking up old papers and candy wrappers.
"YOU NEED TO USE THE PORTAL TO TEST IT," yelled Doc. "IS THAT SAFE?" I replied.
"NOT REALLY BUT I BELIEVE IN YOU"
"THANKS, BUT HOW WILL I GET BACK"
"YOU'LL FIGURE IT OUT"
Dr. Ron slapped what looked like a remote to my chest and pushed me into the portal. I looked back and yelled as he smiled and waved goodbye. "FUCKKK YOUUU OLDDD MAANNNNNN"
I gripped the remote as I spun and spun into the unknown. My vision went black as I hit the ground. When I opened my eyes, I was in a small alley in a bustling city. I could hear cars honking and the buzz of a lunch break in a packed city. I stood up and walked towards the street.
When I turned the corner, I walked into a woman. I got back to my feet and went to help her up. I grabbed her hand and she regained her footing. "Watch where you're going du..." We met eyes. She was... something. She was half human. Half... cow? She smiled at me and grabbed my hand. "Hi, my name's Beth but you can call me BiBi," she said.
I shook her hand and introduced myself. She licked her lips. I was caught off guard and pulled away a little bit. "Oh, don't be scared. How about you come with me back to my place for a nice shower and lunch, you look tired," she said with a grin. I nodded and she put her arm in mine and led me through the city.
As we walked, more and more women passed, but they were all mixed with something else. They all passed and winked or licked their lips as if I was a piece of meat. "So what brings you to Mamono City?" Bibi asked. I shrugged. "You know, your kind isn't common here," she said.