Reena and Mica are WAY in over their heads, and now they’re not in Kansas anymore. They’re not even on Earth anymore!
Mica hugged her tightly, and they sat still and quiet for a moment. Then, the other systems inside the chamber began to whir and activate. A loud THUNK jolted them both back to their feet, clinging to each other.
“What was that?” Mica yelped. “Are we dying?”
Ahead of them, the giant metal bulkhead split in the center and opened, like a curtain being parted. Behind it lay the vast expanse of the night sky, black velvet studded with twinkling stars, and the shimmering atmosphere of the Earth itself.
Reena’s mouth hung open. Mica squeaked like a hyperventilating gerbil.
Earth.
Planet Earth.
“Reena?” Mica gasped. “That’s Earth.”
“Yes.”
“If we’re looking at Earth that means we’re not on Earth.”
“Yes.”
They both turned to Bast who stood at their feet.
“Bast? Explain!” Reena trembled.
“I told you. This is the Ikroza.” He shrugged, his tail flicking back and forth. “This is very bad. Very bad indeed.”
“We’re in space!” Mica’s voice had risen three octaves.
