Riddle thought of carefully

[Blazing Link]

I am a reaper. I take away life but those who see me think of me being beautiful. I can also be a shortening of my rath by using me as a shield.

that last sentence may not be exactly it.... if its confusing try it without that sentence... ill answere questions after 5 guesses  

[Lyssan]

hmmm... fire is beautiful and yet mows down everything in it's path... fire fighters fighting grass fires have also been known to use fire to control burn fire breaks... sweatdrop  

[Blazing Link]

that is true but i'm thinking of another thing though... here this should also be placed in the riddle. this could be thought of as fun while it is there.  

[Lyssan]

hmmm snow....??? ye have me stumped, Link sweatdrop mrgreen  

[Blazing Link]

yep thats the answere i was looking for... even when your stumped your not stumped... hahaha