A disillusioned and weary Spike awake to find himself on a mysterious island. As he trudges through the wilderness he visited by Death, garbed in the traditional black robe. Unwilling to give up to the specter, Spike challenges Death to a game of chess. If he wins, he lives – if not, he'll allow Death to claim him. But, he has a time limit if doesn't win within several hours than he will be claimed by Death. As he plays Spike will contemplate the meaning of death, life and what the afterlife truly means. One-shot

Inspired by the 1956 classic "The Seventh Seal"