[ WP ] Teleportation is finally invented . Your friend is one of the first people to use it . After coming out on the other side , the more time you spend with him , the more you realize that this is not your friend

`` This is Ray with the Tokyo team, we are ready to receive you.'' The Japanese team of scientist continued to run their last minute checks, they knew everything was in place but it is the human condition to worry. It had taken Ray 12 hours to fly here from California, a feat which was revolutionary only a short while ago. Now, his friend Donovan would make the same trip in less than a second. 
 
 Holding up a bag of IN-N-OUT burgers, his friend spoke with a broad smile. `` Two burgers animal style with one hold the pickle. Honestly though, I think it is a travesty to ruin a great burger by taking out the pickles.'' Donovan, shaking his head with mock pity, moved off the large screen and directed the camera at the teleporter. 
 
 `` You can try to convert me once you are here. Beginning the countdown.'' Ray tried to sound confident but he could not hide his nervousness. Donovan also seemed to be his relaxed self but Ray knew otherwise. Running tests on animals only gave so much assurance that it would actually work on a human. 
 
 The countdown finished, a bright flash happened simultaneously on the live feed from america along with the receiving end in Tokyo. Standing before them, burgers in hand, was his friend Donovan. The team of scientist erupted in cheering, once again, humanity had done the impossible. 
 
 Donovan embraced his friend and handed him the promised burger. Ray, barely able to chew due to his laughter, suddenly frowned as he tasted pickles. At first, he assumed this was one of Donovan's attempts to convert him but paused as he saw the man happily eating the pickle-free burger. `` I find it hard to believe that after all these years you are suddenly agreeing with me.'' Ray spoke while eyeing his friend. 
 
 `` Agree about what?'' Donovan asked as he continued to eat. 
 
 `` You've always refused to eat a burger without pickles...'' 
 
 `` Oh....Well, I suppose there is a first for everything. Besides we have more important issues to deal with.'' Donovan quickly changed the subject and began to answer the scientist's questions about his experience. He said there was no pain and despite feeling a little dizzy, he was otherwise fine. 
 
 `` Well then, guess we can go ahead and cancel the flight back. No need to travel like neanderthals eh?'' Ray joked has he butted his friend with his elbow. 
 
 `` No!'' Donovan screamed with terrified eyes. The entire room startled, turn to look at him. Realizing this, Donovan took a moment to regain his composure then spoke in his usual care-free manner. `` I mean, we should wait to see if there are any long-term effects before I go in again. Safety first and all that, right?'' 
 
 
 Ray nodded slowly. `` I suppose you are right, Amanda will be disappointed when she hears you wo n't be home tonight.'' 
 
 Donovan gave him a blank stare, then glancing down at his ring replied in a smooth voice. `` Oh well, I could always use a night away from the wife.'' He gave Ray a wink then turned away. 
 
 `` Amanda is your daughter.'' Ray could not hide the worry in his voice as he approached him. `` Don, did you really forget that your wife has been dead for years?'' 
 
 Donovan paused and met Ray's eyes. He could see the fear, for a moment no one moved. Then, Donovan ran. 
 
 `` Seal the facility now!'' Ray screamed chasing after him. 
 
 Donovan did not get far before they grabbed him. The lab had a number of containment protocols for the specimen they experimented on. However, it was not until after month that Ray saw his friend again and this time, it was from the other side of a cell. 
 
 `` To be honest, I do not even know where to begin.'' The head scientist spoke in a tired and frustrated tone. `` His fingerprints are entirely different and he has no memory of the life he led before. These are certainly things to be worried about but they were within our parameters considering what we were putting him through. What really scares is....well, to be honest I am not even supposed to tell you'' 
 
 `` Please, I need to know.'' Ray spoke in a soft voice as he stared down at the man he called his friend. 
 
 The scientist sighed but continued to speak. `` His blood is black and thick as tar. This was enough to terrify us but it was only the tip of the iceberg.'' The scientist motioned towards the room below. `` His prison is actually vacuum. That thing, does not even need to breathe oxygen. In fact, we took out all the air in secret and he did n't even notice. There's more but this is all you need to know, what you are looking at is not human. I am sorry, but Donovan Rogers did not survive the experiment.'' 
 
 

