The Church's Grim

oat; my mind was racing as the memories of what happened replayed. Laughter sang ou

ach as the sight of the freshly built church came into view. I burst into the graveyard, quickly spotting the priest. He was standing over Fenrir. He was a wolf and

f consciousness. It felt like, for a time. I didn't even exist. There was simply

oat with that rusted sickle" The beautiful man slapped his knee and laughed hard

ll over his left eye. He was very slender and tall. He had straight wispy black hair that fell to his shoulders. He had a funny foreig

st death of coordinates..." The man trailed off. He began

e area. Fenrir had been sitting next to a cut square stone. I

we?" I asked. My voice was shaky. I was

anished. He turned slowly with his head cocked to one side. His red eye burned through the chunk of skull. The heat

Death."

all from his head. Death sauntered towards Fenrir; his hips swung hypnotically. He got to the

re we?"

ear. The entire time he gave me a weird, judgmental look. Fenrir barked and Death nodded his head sl

d not be awake right now. But I just had to meet you. I am

und frantically and recognized the graveyard, the church was

ghter and placed his

other side of a mirror. A Reflectio

t top speed. I embraced him tightly and he licked my face.

have to put you back to sleep now." He shrug

tting Fenrir and stood up. I looked Death up and down. I was sizin

ch in his pants. He pulled out a thin sl

He asked. A moment of s

d he would be." Death sighed and mumbled into the ch

back into the pouch. His flamboyant demeaner faded an

he continued. His voice faded out as he mumbled som

carved chair. The wood was stained the darkest shade of black I had ever seen.

me going. I laughed so hard that I just need to wake you up and shake your hand... However, times are up. I need to put you back to slee

eath dropped his hand and look

d your worried about a wol

lit? That betrayal?" I was genuinely worried about my friend. I ran my hands through

d that devilish toothy grin appeared back on his face. He clapped his hands gently as he walk

le longer in humans than in dogs... The fine print will get you every tim

in a circle around us, but he was slowly getting closer. I felt unea

ed his neck. He pulled his arm

s bound to a land and cursed to protect it. For who knows how long." Dea

got the word out bef

ly running out of time here. Its bed time." I had not noticed how close he had gotten. He

!" I

away with all my strength. Fenrir

ghed. This time it was earie and sounded murderous. H

hed and thunder crashed. A meteor came rocketing down and crashed into the ground. The force sent

floating in the air above it. He raised his right hand in front of hi

e." Death shrieked a laugh like a

side of the pit. I turned my attention back to Death and focused on the beautiful black blade of his weapon. It shined beautifully yet tragically. In the reflection danced thousands of tormented faces. They took turns

f the weapon was an ancient wood, cracked and worn from an unfathomable age. Silver vines crept up the br

boy." Dea

branches caught me and felt comforting from the force. My forehead was burning. I rushed my hands to the spot and rubbed intensely

ce of the air sent you flying." I he

orcelain skin. I grabbed and pulled myself up. I brushed myself off. I heard Fenrir bark and saw him running around the pit t

pt attacking me. I reacted a bit aggressively." Death removed

n excited. He was unharmed. Death gathered h

ad at the words. "No need to worry Ty. As deeply as you care for Fenrir, I care for

hat they were looking for a great beast to sacrifice and bury in the graveyard. Some rituals regarding protection and safety. I never would have thought that the r

e confidently. "Please let me swap place

pread across his face again. H

She is always right."

glove, and presented his hand to me. I was hesitant

th smiled warmly. I grasped his hand, and he pulled me into a tight em

... and because my sister said so... she is so annoying. Not as annoying as my brothers though... Actu

enrir barked and joined me

laughed and cont

are not the Grim and your soul is very vulnerable. If you get devoured by a Demon and remain i

decision. I shouted louder than I mean

h Fenrir!" I yelled. Fenrir howle

and shook his head

ime now, but I hope you are still here when I come visit next." Death said, h

on friend." Death reached down

once more. His crimson red eye seemed compass

one. I sighed and walked over to join Fenrir. I continued pa

My home should be just as I left it." I thought as we wa

e. I realized I wasn't in much pain from crashing into that tree. I had so much to think about but all I wanted to do was crawl into

e of this out tomorrow." I yawned and stretched. F

he ceiling and l

l..." I thought,