I opened my eyes the following morning and I could still taste the sourness that came with yesterday’s meal.
“Damn! My breath stinks,” I said as I waved away the odorous air that came out of my mouth.
Madam Poof stormed in suddenly and with a smile on her face said, “it’s good you’re up already up. Let’s get to the field. Your duties await.”
“Okay, I’ll be ready in a minute,” I replied.
I came out of my cell and walked down the hall, slowly dragging my feet as I passed by the cells where the others were kept.
“Wow! They’re all empty.” I said.
“What’s going on? I think something is wrong,” I muttered.
I hastened my steps and, on approaching the door, discovered that the guards weren’t even at their duty posts.
“This is crazy! Where’s everybody?” I screamed.
Quickly, I pushed open t
