[Weekly Bonus Chapter 3/6] Back In A Familiar Place

In the desolate slum streets, rain poured down in sheets, soaking everything in its path. Neon signs flickered weakly, casting eerie shadows on the empty sidewalks. Puddles formed in the potholes, mirroring the flickering lights above.

Some faces could be seen peeping through the broken windows, and boarded-up storefronts lined the streets. Yet they were unaware of what was happening in the alley behind the buildings. 

Out of nowhere, a small portal appeared in one secluded alley. Without any warning, four figures were hurled out of the portal, including a small, cuddly wolf, landing in a tangled heap on the wet pavement. The next moment, the portal disappeared as if it had never been there.

Adrian got up, shaking off the dizziness, and checked on the rest. Amelia and Sophia threw the helmets away and puked their guts out right then and there. Since Adrian had been through a much worse dimension-hopping session, he wasn't phased this time.