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Soul Reaper
Chapter 1 The Great and Powerful Oz

Chapter 1 The Great and Powerful Oz

Oz

Dog: BARK BARK

 Oz:  (Snoring)  OW YOU LITTLE BASTARD HOW DARE YOU BITE ME! LIFE STEAL!

 I suck the soul right out of the dog and it falls on my bed motionless. Then I throw it out the window.  There is only one person that I know who is responsible for my rude awakening

 Oz: ZARA!

  A girl with light brown skin, brown hair in a ponytail, and big brown eyes. She wearing a purple sweatshirt and some blue jeans. She starts looking around

 Zara: Where is Zed

 Oz: I took out his soul and through the body out the window.

 Zara; BROTHER YOUR SO CRUEL WAHHHHHH ! YOU KILLED ZED !

 Oz: No Mrs. Ortega ran him over three years ago and then your powers activated. The thing I killed was a zombie.

 Zara: But you did not have to steal Zed's soul now how am I suppose to bring him back. Give his soul back to me.

Oz: No that thing bit me, maybe if you train it a little better I might give it back to you. Besides you have not changed it body in over a month and it has been stinking up the place.

 I get my powers at 11 she gets hers at 8 how unfair is that. Not to mention she has a nack for making zombies. she has a whole collection of dead pets it weird.

 Zara: MOM OZ WON'T GIVE ME BACK ZED'S SOUL!

 Zara runs into my mother’s room there is nothing there beside her bed. That’s because we are moving today to a place called Nexus City. Mom is still sleeping and starts to roll out of bed. Zara has a lot of her facial features. She’s just a darker version. The only difference is mom has blonde hair, white skin, and has green eyes like mine. Zara has brown eyes like dad or at least the form he created while he was on Earth. She wakes up and yawns.

Odette: What is going on and why are you yelling so early in the morning.

 Zara: Mom Oz stole Zed’s soul.

 Oz: Her zombie bit me

 Odette: It is too early for this type of conversation. Let’s compromise. Osmund give your sister back Zed's soul.  Zara keep your dog in spirit form until you have it better trained.

 Zara and Oz: Fine.

 This is just a typical conversation in the Ramsey household. Ever since my mom was young, she could see the dead. Unlike most of her family who was scared of their gift, she embraced it. She became fascinated with death. I guess that is why she hooked up with my no good father.  I get dressed and we all sit down at the table to eat.

Oz: So we have to move from Gotham all my friends are here and I get see Batman beat down people on a daily basis.

 Zara; What so good about him he does not even have any powers and what kind guy dress as a bat he is weird.

 Oz: That what makes him so cool he beats people up without any powers at all and I don't want to hear from you about weird outfits. You sleep in and a catsuit.

 Zara: THOSE ARE PAJAMAS!  Besides I am ten.  What kind of grown man dresses as a bat? Besides, since 2022, superheroes have been illegal.

 Yep, ever since the Vigilante Act of 2022 was passed and a villain took control of all the superhero and almost took over the world, Superheroes have been outlawed.  But that does not mean people still don't put on there mask and cape and stand around to still cheer for the heroes.  Because they know the government is not getting the job done. Oh, the Batman I am talking about, it’s not the original Batman. He is one of his descendants. The original Batman died fifty years ago. The year is now 2072. 

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 Odette: well the Batman does stop a lot of people from ending up on my table.  So he can not be all bad. But if I catch you doing any vigilante work you will be grounded for life.

 Oz: Yes maam

 My mother is going to be the new head coroner at the Nexus City.  Apparently, the old coroner died. They say he was staked through the heart. You heard the guy was staked like some sort of vampire.

 Odette::  Come on guys this is a great opportunity.  It’s the first time I will be my own boss. Not to mention all the weird ways people die in Nexus City. I have never even seen it before in all my years as a coroner. The way these people die is just so fascinating. 

 After we eat we say our final goodbyes to our house and all our neighbors and head off to Nexus city. It is a twelve hour trip to Nexus city. When we get there, it’s already sunset.  It’s a nice house about three stories. The realtor already left the keys for us.  Zara and I each go to our room.  I am getting kind of hungry.  So I decide to go out and get myself something to eat. I go to Big Belly Burger and order some burgers and fries and then I begin to walk home when I hear a shout

???: HELP HELP!

 Being the upstanding citizen my mother raised me to be, I decide to check out things to see what was wrong. When I get there, I see a woman being attacked.  A knife is at her throat. She’s pretty, blonde hair and green eyes. She also has a nice bust for someone her age considering she looks close to mine.

 ???: Please help me. They are going to kill me.

 Oz: No they're not.  Your actions might fool most people but not me. Why don't you stop acting? 

 ???: Damn, this trap usually works. What tipped you?

 Oz: Your acting was perfect. But your aura gave you away.

 ???: My aura?

 Oz: Your Aura is black. I can see aura and whenever and Aura turns black, it means that person is trying to kill me and you have the same aura as the others who’ve tried before.

 ???:  Ahhahahahahahaha, Looks like the gig is up boys. I was tired of wearing this wig anyway.

 Then she snaps her fingers and bats surrounds her. She appears again this time with raven black hair and blood red eyes. She has pointed ears but not like an elf and two black wings. She’s wearing a black dress with a red hem.  She also has a whip.

 ???: You seem to be interesting pray. Your blood must be special.  Father will be pleased.  Men attack him. I try to keep him alive. Father likes live ones best.

 Thugs: YES, PRINCESS SERENA!

Oz: You really pick the wrong guy to mess with DEATH SCYTHE AWAKEN!

 The ring on my finger glows and spews out green flame. From the flame, appears a Death Scythe. It has a green handle with a skull on it.  It also has an inscription on it that says Death Jr. My eye turns from green to steel blue and my brown hair white.

 Serena: What the hell are you doing?

 Oz: Your worst nightmare.

 The vampire attacks me  I slash one and he turns to dust in an instant. This weapon was built to battle the dead and the living dead.   I have the advantage. I slash another one but then one gets behind me and grabs me.

 Vampire: I got him now take him out. 

 Oz: Not yet.  HELLFIRE ARMOR!

 I basically nuke the back alley with the flame that is burning all the vampires to ashes. That was to easy.  A whip comes for me.  But, I dodge it. I see Serena in the air.

 Serena; Father gave those men what they deserve.  When he figures out I came back not just empty-handed, but with my squad destroyed, he will punish me. THIS ALL YOUR FAULT!   BLOODY RAIN!

 I spin my scyth in circles to defend against the attack.  Then I jump into the air which catches her off guard and tackles her to ground.  Why did I land in something soft? I realize. My head landed in her breast. If I was not fighting her, I would enjoy this gift from God and I am not talking about your dad

 Serena: PERVERT!

 Oz: It was an accident.

 Serena: Then why are you smiling? You did it on purpose. I have never been more insulted in my entire life. I WILL KILL YOU! BLOOD WAVE!

 Oz: BURNING FINGERS!

 Our two attacks clash and cancel each other out/ Looks like we’ll end this fight in a draw. She snorts and starts to leave but then she turns around.

 Serena: What is your name?

 Oz: The name is Oz.

 Serena: Good.  Now I know what to write on your tombstone. Enjoy your limited life span while you can. The next time I see you,  I will give you the most gruesome death imaginable.

 She flies away. Maybe I should tell her that I cannot be killed unless you cut off my head.  But, why ruin her moment. After our little encounter, I put away my scythe and head home. I walk in the door and mom is watching tv.

 Odette: What took you so long?

 Oz: Met a girl.

 Odette: See, your already making friends. I knew coming to this city was a good idea

 Oz: Let's go with that.

 I decide to keep what happened to myself.  Why worry her? I head upstairs and get into bed. Still thinking about that girl who is trying to kill me.

 Oz; She may have been trying to kill me, but she was hot. This was only my first day. Nexus City I wonder what you have in store for me tomorrow

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