“Through our company’s more…intrepid pursuits, we believe we’ve opened what we’re calling a gateway in space-time.”

For a second I started to wonder if I was in some sort of movie, but then I realized these madmen had tampered with our DNA and given us all super powers, so I tried to expand my horizons as Dr. Andretti went on.

“We’ve sent small objects and a few gerbils through, and through the data we’ve gathered, it appears to dump out into some sort of alternate dimension, like onto another universe’s version of Earth.”

Rachel and Campbell seemed too intent on honing their abilities, practicing the new extents of their powers to really pay attention, but Sara and I listened closely. I knew she was concentrating to save Bruce, and i felt a little remorse for just wanting a way out.

“We know little of this alternate world. And we’d like to send the four of you who remain through the gateway as our ambassadors to see if the inhabitants of this other Earth pose any threat.”

“So you’re covering your asses with your superhuman test subjects,” said Rachel as she fabricated a set of anthropomorphic bunnies in suits to scamper through her cell.

“Your powers should be an advantage if you make contact and begin negotiations, yes,” said Andretti. “I’m ashamed to say it, but we’re beginning to lose control of the gateway and it opens sporadically now, not just when we want. You will be our first line of defense should they prove less docile on the other side.”

I heard Campbell snort, but with a quick look around the room (especially at Sara) I knew we were all interested. A new world or an undisclosed, inescapable prison. Tough choice.

“Fine, we’ll do it,” I said.

“Good,” said Andretti, “we send you through tomorrow.”

A string of orderlies stepped in, bringing us a set of bountiful meals, sliced chicken breasts with rice pilaf and a mango chutney, the most hearty food we’d seen in weeks if not months.

“Eat up. Who knows what you’ll see on the other side.”