The Antidote

One minute of complete silence passed until I heard the familiar clack, clack, clack of multiple footsteps against the floor. They're coming. I paused every muscle, even hold my breath just to stay silent, anticipating how close they were. Finally the clacking came to a halt, and I resisted the urge to face my captures, beyond frightened of what might happen. A voice spoke, it was warm and feminine like she was my friendly next door neighbor, Mrs. Hurst. "How are you feeling Apollo?"