Three caramel butter fruit bars and five alien Capri Suns later, and I'm ready for a nap. When I start yawning, 9335 and 9782 take the hint. They decide to put off trying to further explain the science behind their body transformations, exotic cultural habits, and weird experiences with other species so that I can get some rest. I was very interested in what they told me, but this food coma crept up on me fast. They inject me with half a dose of smurf juice this time. As my eyelids get heavy, 9335 tells me the next time I wake up, we will begin the initial research phase of the experiment. I want to protest, but my body doesn't have the strength to stay awake any longer. So I drift into a dreamless slumber.
"Good, you're awake," I'm greeted by 9782 after my nap. I'm starting to like him more than his counterpart. They have this Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde thing going on. His presence has become comforting and reassuring during this experience. He tells me that he will run some tests to ensure the equipment is functioning correctly. The tests won't hurt, but they need me to stare at a screen as they show me some pictures.
The first picture is the fluffiest puppy I've ever seen, I resist the urge to squeal and awe at it, but my body still twitches with excitement. The next is an asteroid hitting the earth, and the sheer dread I feel is apparent as all the machines start flashing and the warbling alarm sounds off again. Mr. Hyde grabs a smurf juice needle, but Dr. Jekyll grabs his arm to hold him back. "It's just a picture, Infinity. It's not real. Earth is fine. Look, I can show you." he waves his hand, and a video of the earth starts playing. I have no reason to believe him, but so far, Dr. Jekyll hasn't lied to me yet, so I begin to relax.
Once I stabilized, Dr. Jekyll told me all the systems had been calibrated except the one between my legs. To be honest, it's super embarrassing, so I did my best to try to forget it even though I couldn't do anything about it. "How does it fit?" Mr. Hyde askes with a smug grin on his face. If I wasn't strapped down to this chair, I would have risen up and slapped him. Instead, with all the sarcasm I can muster, I ask him whether he had a vagina or not, and can I shove a giant alien cucumber machine up his then ask if it had a good fit.
Mr. Hyde turned to Dr. Jekyll and casually said, "I think it's too big." "decrease the device by 3," Dr. Jekyll instructed. As Mr. Hyde turned down the dial on his alien iPad, I could feel the device getting smaller. By the time it stopped, my posture had relaxed enough that even the scientists could tell the difference. Dr. Jekyll turns to me, "all calibrations are complete. Alright, Infinity, let's begin Phase one."
My eyes got big as I realized we hadn't even begun yet. On the contrary, we were just getting started.
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The cost of Infinity
Science FictionIn her family, Infinity is known for being shy, reserved, and insecure despite her beauty. But, once she is taken by an alien race to be studied and used for their breeding program, she has to find her inner strength and courage to stand up for her...
