Team SAFF: A RWBY Story

Bad Feeling

Dream

???: Open your eyes.

Hannah: That voice again. Who are you?

???: Me? I am simply a guide. Your guide. Now please Hannah, open your eyes.

Hannah slowly opens her eyes only to see a blank void while being surrounded by small bright orbs of light. She then turns to see someone ahead. It was a man. He had a well-built physique and while it looked more like a skeleton, he also wore a mask to cover his face to which only his golden eyes could be seen. Hannah walked to him with curiosity.

Hannah: Who are you?

???: (lightly chuckles) It may seem hard to believe, but I'm Death.

Hannah's eyes go wide as she sees the man in full view.

Hannah: Why am I here? What is this place?

Death: We are in the in-between, a psychological manifestation of your mind and mine. This is where you can find me for guidance whenever you need it.

Hannah: Guidance for what?

Death: So you can understand who you are to become. You are the most recent of my reincarnations. And as such, you will inherit my powers.

Hannah: What does that mean?

Death: I know this news may come as a surprise to you, but I need you to understand that being the reincarnation of Death doesn't mean you have to change who you are. You just need to embrace the responsibility that comes with your powers.

Hannah furrowed her brow in confusion.

Hannah: What do you mean by 'responsibility'?

Death: Your power allows you to decide when and how someone passes on from this world. It's a great responsibility, and it's important that you use your powers wisely and with great care. But that doesn't mean you have to become a cold, unfeeling person. You can still be the vibrant, passionate individual that you are. You just need to understand the implications of your actions.

Hannah nodded slowly, taking in Death's words. 

Hannah: I think I understand, but what if I make a mistake? What if I accidentally take someone's life before their time is up?

Death: (shakes his head) I'm not asking you to be perfect, Hannah. Nobody is. But what's important is that you strive to do the best you can with the power you've been given. And if you make a mistake, you must learn from it and do better next time.

Hannah nodded again, feeling a weight lifted off her shoulders. Death's words made sense to her, and she felt reassured that she could be herself and still carry out her duties as Death's reincarnation. 

Reality

Hannah opens her eyes to see the passing branches from the forest trees as she remembers that she decided to take a nap shortly after she, Ivan, Azure, Bleu, Sky, Evelynn, and Crimson left Argus. She sits up with a groan as Azure looks at her.

Azure: Are you okay?

Hannah: Yeah. How long was I out for?

Crimson: A couple of hours. Sky is flying ahead to see if we're getting close to a village.

Hannah: (looks at Ivan still driving) Hey Ivan, I can take over while you give yourself a break.

Ivan: It's ok, I'll be fine. Did you get enough rest?

Hannah: Yeah... You could say that.

Azure looks to see Hannah pulling her legs close to her chest and looking down.