Ariel paused and sighed to herself. "Honey, I'm not gonna kill you. Just cut you open and see what's inside, ok?" She leaned down to whisper in Zendra's ear. "Besides, it's not your time anyway. I'm Death, remember? You won't did by my hand....although it will probably hurt. A lot. Probably more than that."

She gave a small kiss to Zendra's cheek before backing off. "But don't worry! Once I take this thing out of you, I'll put you back together, heheh." Cradling the other girl's head gently, Ariel began softly brushing her hair between her fingers. "Shh....just close your eyes....I'll even hold your hand if you want.....heheh."

Gripping the knife again, she slowly pierced the flesh at the abdomen, producing a fresh drop of blood.

"Where are you!" Her voice was filled with venom, no longer in a loving tone.

"Show yourself demon! How....how dare you make me hurt my beloved Zendra like this!" She plunged the knife just a little deeper, inch at a time.

"Answer me!"