I tentatively stepped forward at your verbal and physical prodding, taking the tiniest of steps. After a few steps, I gained a little more confidence, you had kept your word and I had, so far, not run into anything. I began to relax slightly and found new and exciting feelings creeping into my mind.

Soon, I felt something soft under my feet. Puzzled, I knit my eyebrows together and concentrated....grass! A broad smile broke over my lips as I luxuriated in the simple pleasure of the feeling of grass between my toes. Just as quicky, I sucked in my breath as I felt a gentle breeze caress my skin, causing it to goosebump and my nipples to harden. Enjoying myself immensly, I continued walking forward, with a light step.

Sounds invaded my blackened world and with a start I realized that there were others out here with us. Self consciousness set in as thoughts raced through my brain. Was I being watched? By whom? My pulse quickened and my breath grew harsh once again as I strained to place the voices I could hear. They sounded close. Sounds I could not place invaded me - a sharp crack, somthing that sounded like scissors...

On the verge of panic, I was about to stop when I felt the crop once again, changing my direction ever so slightly. I felt myself walking up a gradual incline and heard a dorr open infront of me. The overwhelming smell of a doctors office permeated the air around me.

"Wait here. Don't stray lest you get yourself in trouble..."

With that, silence. I stood still where I was, straining to make out anything that would indicate to me where I was and what was going to happen next. Try as I might, I could not make sense of anything. The silence was deafening until finally, thankfully a sound broke through. Listening carefully I was sickened to realize it whimpers of unease coming from my own throat. I tried to stop myself but could not.

I stood as still as I could, whimpering quietly and waited for God knows what. For the first time I wondered if I knew what I had gotten myself into. I began to question myself and curse my fathers friend. How could I get through this?