Soul Reaper

-Karen-

I looked back up at tree canopy above me and could see the stars peeking down through the dark leaves. I managed to calm down enough after thirty minutes and kept walking towards the palace.

I came across a scattered skeleton under a small tree. Leaning against the tree was an old scythe and a ruby ring on the ground. I figured that this was another test having to do with death. Quickly, I gathered the bones into a pile and set the skull on top. I took the scythe and ring and laid it in front of the bones. I can't release a soul that isn't present but I can at least pay my respects to the dead.

I resumed my walk but was stopped as the blade of the scythe cut into my side. I put pressure on the new wound until I felt my feet kicked out from under me. I landed hard on my right shoulder, crying out from the unexpected pain. The scythe landed right next to my left ear as the angry skeleton started to flesh out.

“You who have limitless power- You will give it all to me!” The deep