The Gods Of Us

The clanging sound of wood banging against a metallic object was what awakened the prisoners from their slumber.

"Time to wake up you degenerates. You have slept long enough, now it's time for you to get to work". The guard commanded as he continued to bang the club on the iron bar, creating a louder clanging sound.

I groaned with annoyance as I opened my eyes with frustration.

"What do you know! Yesterday you looked like someone who wouldn't take a single nap when offered, but look at you now".

Why did it have to be him this early morning?

Opening my eyes, the first thing I saw were the eyes of Otto hovering above me as he monitored my sleeping position.

I paid attention to what he was saying as I took a look at what position I was in, and I realized that he had every right to mock me.

Indeed, I had been too relaxed.