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POV: Death

I definitely wasn't expecting any of this.

Due to the Brother Gods' presence leaving this world and the fact that I'm a lesser God, means that I am weak in this form. Though, I was strong enough to best Salem, just wasn't powerful enough to just appear in her castle and completely destroy her. That and the teleportation was 'randomized'. I was clad in my 'outfit'. It was designed in the way that no one would see my skin that much in their last moments. My skin would turn into something more horrible in last moments.

Definitely also not expecting to see a woman with silver eyes and a white hood. Not only that, but she was injured and surrounded by dark minions.

Just as one of the wolf-like darklings started its attack, I stepped in between her and the darkling. The darkling looked confused and tilted its head, I only responded with a pat to the head and a whisper to its ear. It obliged and backed off to tell its leader, which in turn told the snake darkling. One by one they left, giving no heed to me and the woman behind me.

"So..." I started, looking back at the woman. She looked surprised, and a little scared. Ouch, bad start then. "What's your name?"

"Uh...Summer Rose." She answered, unsure.

"Oh hello! Summer Rose. My name is Mors, God of Death." I say, holding out my hand for shaking.

She looked more scared and... was that curiosity? I dunno. But as soon as she brought her hand out, she winced in pain. I rushed to her side and saw her wounds. They were grave...and she was bleeding bad, luckily I picked up from Vita's lesson on healing. So, I applied the healing magic on her, fixing her up. By the time I was done, she was in a coma. Probably, because of side effects.

I brought a hand to my chin in thought, before having an idea. Putting her in a stasis pod, I led it to a cave. After clearing out some naughty darklings, I started to make a campfire. One tree down and a some fire magic, the fire was done. Smiling in victory, I looked at the pod. Summer was recovering some leftover wounds and her coma. Well, guess it's time to play the waiting game.

Ten Years Later...

"Oh you're awake! Had a good sleep?" I greeted her as she woke up.

She looked at me before remembering the encounter, she looked at me in fear. I sighed.

"Hey, stop acting like I'm going to take your soul or something. I take offense to that." That comment intrigued her.

"Sorry." She muttered.

"Apology accepted."

"..."

"So...any family?"

"What?"

"Do you have family you wish to get back to? It's been ten years so..."

"TEN YEARS?!" She shouted in shock. Looking scared.

"That's how long it took you from your coma." I shrugged.

"Coma?!"

"I'll ask the question again. Do you have a family you wish to get back to, Summer Rose?" I asked sternly.

She looked like she was about to explode before relenting. She was tearing up. I looked in alarm. "Woah, I'm sorry was it something I said?"

Shaking her head, she said. "In Patch, I have a husband and two daughters. Oum, I never even saw them grow up." Damn, she was crying.

"..." I looked ashamed. My healing powers came with a price, most of the time it will force the one being healed into a long coma. Summer was one of its many victims. I didn't think it would last long as ten years.

"I'm sorry to cause you trouble, I'll go now." I finally spoke, dejected. Walking away from the cave. A shout stopped me though.

"No, wait!" I turn back, it was Summer. "I'm grateful that you saved me, I'm sorry if it felt like it was your fault."

"It was though..." I muttered, looking down.

"It's not." She pleaded in hopes to change my mind.

There was many things I wanted to cry out. But, now wasn't the time.

"Whatever you say." I relented. She beamed up at that.

"Good, I can't have someone be grouchy during the trip!"

"Wait 'trip'?" I asked, perplexed.

"Well, where are you planning to go?"

"..." I actually don't know. Especially when I couldn't find Salem or her castle.

"That answers it! Let's go!" She walked to a certain direction.

"Alright." I followed her.

Few hours later...

"Thank you for the ride!" I called out, waving my hand.

"No problem, you did a great deed to this village. Consider it as thanks!" The mayor replied. Waving back.

The airship then lurched up, before flying to Patch. I took the seat next to Summer, who looked deep in thought. Deciding against asking why, I looked out the window. The ocean was beautiful, however, after seeing some darklings attack human ships made me look away. The ships always had some sort of defense mechanism, so they would be fine.

"Hey, Mors?" Summer asked softly.

"Yeah?" I replied.

"Do you have any loved ones?"

"..." I mean me and Vita are kinda getting into it, but I guess we aren't ready yet.

"Something like that." I said, uncomfortable.

"Oh." She muttered.

"Anyway, I should give you a cover story."

"Huh? Why?" I asked. I find no need in that.

"You can't just go 'Hello, I am Death. Nice to meet you.'. You need a cover story. Besides, I had your attire changed because I wanted you to not be noticeable." She explained.

"Okay?" I drawled, confused. My attire changed from menacing to normal after that.

"Hmm... It could be like you found me in the cave surrounded by Grimm while scouting around. That happened one year ago and you're name will be..." She paused.

"Barren Forest." I suggested.

She looked at me, before turning to me. "Is the story good?"

I shrugged. "It's believable."

She sighed. "I hope you're right."

"You're wondering how your family will react." I guessed.

"Yeah..."

"I will stand outside if you want."

Few More Hours Later...

"So...you are Barren Forest?" The blonde man asked. Behind him was Summer and their two daughters.

I nod, smiling faintly.

"Thank you...for saving her." He said.

"I was simply there at the right moment. I don't deserve the praise." I waved it off.

"Don't deserve it?" His blonde daughter said, with a brow raised. "I'm pretty sure that you definitely deserve it."

"I guess that is nice to hear."

"So..." The red-haired daughter started. "Are you a huntsman?"

A pause. "Something like that."

"Anyway. Again, I thank you for saving her. You done a great deed for this family." The blonde man said, with a smile. "So...who is ready for a reunion party?!"

Oh?

"A party?" Summer asked.

"Yeah! You know invite Qrow and the others, heck maybe even Ozpin!" He said.

Wait, Ozpin.

Aha.

"Hmm... Maybe I should stay for this party then." I say, smiling.

"You're honored! I mean you are definitely the reason the party is happening!" The blonde man patted my back.

I smiled. I guess Death isn't so bad.

And there it is. I wonder how Mors would deal with Ozpin?

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