I entered into a man's house. It reeked of the stench of alcohol and blood. Where's the idiot I have to deal with? I walked into the living room and I saw the soul of the man watching his body and looking at the robber.

“You will pay!” He screamed and sprung from the chair at the robber. Jeez now I have to deal with a nut case!? I sat on the stool and watched the soul try and hurt the robber until he tired himself out. I checked the kids name on my arm and looked at the guy.

“So do you want a wish or not?” The man turned and when he saw me he stumbled back in fear.

“Th- they’re fake… The Grim Reaper is fake!” He yelled at me and I stood up and tapped my scythe.

“Yeah and you're dead!” I hissed. “So what's your wish?” He stared at his body and started opening his mouth.

“I can not bring you back to life so don't even try” He glared at me then looked at the robber

“I wish he would die and go to the pits of hell!” I stretched and looked at him.

“You sure this is what you want…?” He gave me a sneer

“Of course! He shall pay for my suffering!” I rolled my eyes and held my scythe out to the robber. A spark flew at him and he recoiled in pain. Blood shot from his eyes but one thing that I wasn’t expecting was for him to shoot himself. His soul stepped away from the body and when he saw the other man’s soul he flung at him. He grabbed him and they began to fight.

“Help me wretch!” He screamed

“Your actions in life and the choice you gave in death deserve the punishment of hell. Goodbye!” He screamed as a hole of fire opened up and swallowed them both. Why do I always get the nut cases? I looked to my arm and saw the boys name flash. Shoot forgot bout him! I ran to the window and jumped. No time for the portal I need to get there fast! I opened my wings and flew to the hospital. He was there talking with his mom.

“And she said she can make you happy!” His mother started with wide eyes and tears streamed down her face.

“Oh! Hi Ms. Reaper!” He began to cough again and his mother turned to look at me but of course only people close to death can see me.

“Honey th- there's no one there…” He looked at his mom then me

“My times up right Ms. Reaper?” I nodded and he looked at his mom again

“I'm sure you’ll be ok without me I promise!” He began to cough again and his mother jumped and began to squeeze him tight.

“I love you. You know that right?” The doctor yawned and if it wasn't for our law I would kill him right now!

“I know mommy! I love you too!” I stepped closer to him and raised my scythe.

“You’ll see her again soon. Promise!” He shed a tear and whispered

“Ok I trust you!” I brought the scythe down and his spirit leaped from his body. He looked at his mom and his body.

“She’ll be alright before I come back right?” I stared at the mother and began to walk away.

“C'mon kid, you need to be sent to Heaven for the time being” He walked behind me and as we stepped through the door the mother opened it and surprising followed us. I knew she couldn't see me but, I guess, souls do give off a cold chill when your near them.

“This is your stop kid, I’ll see you at your next death bed…” I opened the elevator doors for him and his mother stared at the elevator. She never pressed any button but I guess she knew where we were going and said her last goodbye. I closed the elevator door behind the kid and the mother broke down in tears. I leaned down and whispered into her ear.

“He’ll be fine and you’ll see him soon trust me…” She stared me dead in the face and whimpered a small okay and got up from the ground. She turned away and went back to the room.

“Good job Blood Dragon” I jumped as death stood behind me waiting.

“All’s well that ends well…!” She nodded

“Your relieved from your night duties” I nodded and left. That was stressful. Why can't the whole world be as kind as that kid was! Instead it's full of pests and ungrateful idiots!