“The bucket you hold in your hand see it rinsed then filled with fresh water, “she says. Doing as she was told she rinses the bucket thoroughly before refilling it with water. When she was finished Molly finishes mixing the oats after cleaning everything up she grabs the bucket with Tina close behind and exits the kitchen locking the door behind them. Turning the corner they were greeted by stairs that spiraled downwards. Grabbing a lit torch that hung from the wall Molly turns her head and smiles at her.

“Now, for the fun part, “she says smiling. Slowly walking down the stairs Tina holds onto the cold metal rails to help maintain her balance. As the stairs continued to spiral it seemed forever until they reached the end, when she felt solid ground beneath her heels she breathed a silent breath of relief. Molly, once again removing the keys opens the grand oak door before them. Stepping inside immediately screams and cries echoed against the walls forcing Tina to pause.

“No one hear will bring you any harm, “she says, “I can assure you that.” Grabbing her free hand Molly guides her.

“This is the pit?”

“Yes, those you find behind each of these cells are recent captives all loyal and true followers of Jennicus.” Looking in each cell as she passed her gaze was met with unwavering stares. There were about ten individual cells five on each side only six were occupied. Starting with the cells at the end on the right side Molly stops grabs the soup spoon and fills each prisoners medium size bowl to capacity.

“Fill the container next to the bowl with the water, “she instructs Tina. Moving from cell to cell they provided the prisoners with food and drink. When they reached the only cell occupied on the left side Tina could not advert her gaze, it was Adele. Sitting on the cot, she leaned against the wall with her knees pressed up against her chest. Unlike, the others she did not rush towards the iron bars that kept her prisoner.

“My mind is fading I forgot fresh bread, “she says handing her the other bucket, “I shall return quickly.”

“You would leave me here alone, “she ask in a panicked tone.