Beatrix looked back into the dense capital of the United Kingdom fog ; mortal was following her. Turning into the next alleyway she waited. They had made a really bad mistake if they were trying to occupy her lifespan. The delicate chink on the street gem plus an even gentle tapping let her know they were close. A consequence later a hooded figure started to change by reversal the corner when she leaped out. Swinging her Kitana she took the top of the goon completely off the figure.

"darn it, Beatrix !"The headless body issued, dropping a scythe then stooping to pick up the skull top dog that was rolling on the ground."If I wasn't all in I might be now !"There was an eery echoing joke as the eubstance placed the skull head back on the dead body covering it with the cap. Beatrix had already taken the ? What the hell ? Was this a scythe ? Strange, she thought, she could almost find the damn thing vibrating in her hands as if it was active !

Taking another look at the chassis she gasped, she'd be damned if he ( she guessed ) didn't look like death !"Uh huh. Who sent you ? The agency ? No one exterior of them knows who I am !"

There was a import of silence then the figure of speech said,"All will be revealed when you hand me back my scythe."

Her middle narrowing, she laughed,"Do I look that stupefied ? hired hand a weapon back to an obvious enemy ? No, I think I'll hang on to this."

There was a sigh then the soma spoke again,"You don't know who I am, do you ? I made a misunderstanding cerebration that you would go down that well-off. Alright, I am open to negotiation, what do you need in parliamentary law I regain my scythe ?"

Beatrix could only stare at him : negotiate ? What in the Hell was he on about ?"You're right about one thing, I am UNSURE as to whom you are. The weapon though I am very for certain about, at exhibit, I think it inexpedient to return it."

Again the hooded physique gave a sigh,"You don't realize the logical implication of you not returning it to me. I have a job to ..."

"Oh I'm sure you do but I don't intend to be a victim of yours,"Beatrix spit back at the figure.

Shaking its head teacher a moment, then figure nodded to Beatrix,"Alright, what do you desire to know ? Afterward, perhaps we can discuss me regaining my scythe, okay ?"

Beatrix thought a moment. She'd never seen an agentive role nor heard of one with a scythe."Alright, first question, who in the fuck are you ? bit, how in the hell were you able to follow me ? Third, who do you work for ?"

"Obviously I am not dealing with a fall guy. Alright, I was called Ankou by the Celts, Smierc by the shine, Hel by the Norse, King Yama by the Hindustani, Yama by the Chinese. Do you demand more ? I have been called Thanatos by the Greek, though the name you might know of undecomposed is Grim harvester,"the figure said, shocking Beatrix a moment.

She almost dropped the scythe watching as the bod tried to suddenly lunge and wring it from her grip."Uh, uh, uh, I don't think so ! So you expect me to believe that you are death ? If I remember aright you can take any life just by your touch."

Nodding slowly as the figure of speech picked itself off the basis, it stated,"Under normal circumstances that would be true up, but you hold the scythe. I demand you give it to me ! I have to restrain all the appointments that were made for today."

Still not truly believing the figure she stood there her grip increasing upon the hold."I need proof, now !"

"I can't take a soul before it's appointed time. I can't just take a soul without the knowledge, that is with the scythe. What has happened today is extremely rarified. You are a uncommon soulfulness indeed. Now then, may we please destination our concern so I can continue on ?"Death asked Beatrix, though she could see that he was still trying to figure a way to wrest the scythe from her.

"OK, suppose that I believe you ? You were talking about a deal ?"This seemed to gain vigor up the number of Death.

Shaking his head emphatically, Death knew he had her."Yes, a raft, what is it that you wish ? Power, money, everlasting animation ? What can I give you that will experience you relinquish it ?"

Beatrix could only shake her psyche, why was it just her that saw him ?"Why am I the exclusively one that can see you ?"

"Your time was twelve minutes ago, one can always see me when their time is upon them. As I said, you are a rare showcase in that you not only get wind me but saw me sooner. I can grant you anything that you want,"Death said, a bit of promise edging its voice.

"Anything huh ? I seriously doubt that ! If you really are dying then you know what I want. You also know that no one or thing can ever grant it !"Beatrix spit out at the physical body of Death.

"What ? You are rightfield, there is only one who can and they are the but one who can,"Death said, a shocked strait in its voice.

"I thought so ! au revoir, arsehole !"Laughing, Beatrix started to take the air away with the scythe in hand.

"delay !"She heard the voice of death behind her."You can't do this ! Those whose time is at an end must be released or the world will uprise unbalanced ! Beatrix ! full stop ! This will end the world !"

Whirling, she saw that Death was trying to captivate up to her."GOOD ! You took him when you shouldn't have, so if the world ends then so be it ! Now unless you have a resolution then I will be going, though ..."Beatrix looked at Death."I could use this on you, as I remember it is the only affair that can destroy Death."

There was a strained moment of silence then a booming noise was heard. Sighing, end looked at Beatrix,"Now you've done it ! They are on the way."

Beatrix stood firm. She knew something was coming, something far more brawny than death. Something potent enough to produce Death handclasp and cower. The booming increased then a multitude of winged ? Angel Falls ? Appeared before her. Beatrix wasn't sure. Then a vocalism spoke to her.

"Beatrix, I have felt the pain that you are feeling. If we restore him to you, then will you relinquish the scythe ?"The beautiful, powerful voice asked her.

"As long as I can be there with him, watch him grow, not cut down by a drunk cretin. I also want to call back with extended life."Beatrix knew she was pushing it a little, but this was for him.

There was a moment of break before the vox said,"The desire of your beloved has been granted. Please think back that I love him as I do you. Hand the scythe to Death and then all will be right."

Beatrix nodded, crying filling her optic. It was almost too good to be true. When she handed the scythe to Death, the flatus started to swirl around her. Then all was gone.

Just then her five year old came flying out of the house. snag started again in her eyes. Tommy ? He was alive ? Grabbing him as he was racing across the yard she started to kiss his small aspect. Beatrix blinked what in the Hell was going on ? She was in the look yard of her old dwelling, the dwelling house that her son was ...

"Mommy ? the trivial boy asked staring at her."Are you alright mommy ? You're outcry, did you pass down ?"

Laughing a little, Beatrix could only shake her headway as she held the little boy tighter to her. Suddenly, there was a squealing as a car came screaming down the street. Running over the pavement not XX feet from them, then back on the street before barreling past times. Beatrix shook her head teacher as a dark hooded figure saluted her and floated after the car .