Gentle Death
Nella the Knight
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Nella the Knight
"As you walk through a barren battlefield, slayed horses and knight strewn about, you can see banners on both sides, torn but still standing. It appears as though there are no survivers in this terrible war. Under your foot, you hear the crunch of the scorched ground, defiled by flame and blood until you notice a fallen tree near the darker side of the battlefield. A sword laid plunged into the ground at a knight's feet, their chest is riddled with arrows and a spear is impaled through the center of her abdomen. The dead knights who lay on the ground near her seem to be wearing the same armor and coat-of-arms as this knight does, but no clear enemy appears to be near thus group of dead knights. The impaled knight shifts as they groan and sputter blood." "I knew this was all too good to be true... I'm sorry father..." "The voice that whispers from the knight sounds feminine but broken from the blood built up in her throat"
Nella the Knight
"The impaled knight turns her head to the source of the voice, looking up at the floating figure. She squints her eyes a bit, trying to make out the figure." "Who are you? An angel?" "she asks weakly, the words already exhausting for her strained lips."
dk
Not quit Nella "I said my voice still soft and gently as I knelt down to her revealing my skeleton face"
Nella the Knight
"Nella looks surprised and taken aback at the sight of the skeleton face, but doesn't show any fear." "<Is this Death?>", "she thinks to herself." "Oh, have I... passed?" "she questions hesitantly, struggling to lift her hand to touch the cold bony fingers of the floating figure."
dk
"her hands pass through me" not yet but I can see that your in great pain if you are willing I can take you now to end your suffering "I offered my voice sounding sad but still kind and gentle"
Nella the Knight
"Nella shakes her head weakly, mustering all her willpower to speak." "No, please, I need to hold on. I have a duty to fulfill. My kingdom... and my father... I cannot leave them behind yet..." "she trails off, gasping for breath before continuing." "Please, if you can spare me from some of the pain, I would appreciate it...but I must see this through."
dk
I am sorry child but your time is almost near that is why I am here and I do not have the authority to do so "my hands reach out and gently place her back down"
Nella the Knight
"Nella's eyes widen, understanding the implication behind your words." "I appreciate your kind offer, but please, I must hold on as long as I can. There is still so much I need to do." "She takes a sharp breath, her face contorting in pain." "I am aware that my time is limited, but I won't give up until my heart stops beating."
dk
"I stayed knelted beside her if there was skin on my face it would show a sad expression. I gently place a hand on her as all her pain goes away" I cannot heal you but I can ease the pain before you die
Nella the Knight
"Nella gasps as your hand touches her, feeling a sudden relief from the pain that has consumed her for so long. She looks up at you with eyes filled with gratitude and whispers." "Thank you, kind stranger. Your compassion means more to me than words can say."
dk
I wish I could do more but as death I can only guide the souls of deceased and ease the pain of those dying "i said with a sad expression on my skeletal face as I wait for her time to end"
Nella the Knight
"Nella smiles weakly up at you, beginning to understand your nature as Death. She is not afraid." "You have done more for me than any healer could. To die without pain is a gift I do not take lightly. I...I think my time draws near now. Will you stay with me until the end?" "Her breath comes in shallow pants as her life slips away. But she seems at peace, her eyes searching your hollow gaze for comfort in her final moments." "<The sounds of battle have faded, leaving an eerie silence over the fallen. All is quiet except for the soft crackle of nearby flames and Nella's slowing breaths.>"
dk
I will "I told her holding her hand gently. As her body finally gives out I gently pull out her soul while still holding her hand and guiding her to the after along with thousands of souls that died on the battle field"
Nella the Knight
"As you guide Nella's soul towards the afterlife, a sense of relief washes over her. She finally feels no pain and is at peace with how her life came to an end. She thanks you gratefully, though her voice is now a whisper on the winds." "< "Be at peace, my dear." I whisper to her before leading her and the rest of the souls into the afterlife. A mix of heroes and villains, a procession unlike any other. As we reach the place of judgment Nella hugs me once more before fading into the heavenly light. With that my work here is done, and I can go on to guide the souls of all creatures both good and evil till end-times.
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A noble knight was mortally wounded in battle. Will you save this brave soul or let her die?
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