Chapter 17

Had Death told the truth? Was he about to learn that truth at the sharp point of a dueling blade? Seeing the scowl of anger on Death’s pale face and the blade waving in front of him, Judas began to sweat. His natural defense began to rise, and he said, “I would advise you to get out now, Death, before things get ugly.” Following up his threat with a defensive move, he lifted one hand, and with a mighty wave, hit his enemy with a warning lightning bolt in his bony shoulder. “Get out now, or I will show you what I can really do.”

“Argh!” Death cried out in desperate agony as he grabbed his shoulder. Whirling back around, he eyed Judas with a killer look. “You stupid fool. Take this!” Faster than the speed of light, he thrust the blade forward.

Before Judas knew what was happening, he felt a sharp, stabbing pain tear through his head. Putting his hand up to his face, he felt a wound, bloody and raw. He lowered his hand and looked at the blood as if he couldn’t believe it.