Shield Hero: A New Hero

Chapter 13

Heading to the next village, I kept an eye out for more bandits. It had gotten dark, and I could see Makoto and Daenerys were getting tired. I was getting a bit exhausted, too and I felt kind of hot as well. "Master, did you have to kill those people back there?" Daenerys asked.

"Yes, now stop asking!" I growled.

Reaching the next village after a few more hours, we went through the gate and parked the carriage. Climbing down, another sharp pain rushed through my shoulder. Ignoring it, I started searching for the local inn.

"Uh, Makoto?" Daenerys spoke. "Since when have you had...fox ears? And a, a tail?"

Glancing back, I saw Makoto had her ears and tail out for all to see. She was also glaring at Daenerys. Seeing the look on Makoto's face, Daenerys backed away. "She hides them." I told Daenerys. "Now," I turned back and continued searching for the inn. "Will you be quiet and help me look for...for..." I trailed off as my whole body suddenly felt very heavy as a wave of dizziness washed over me. Placing a hand on the side of my head, it felt like it was on fire as I tried to take a step but fell. Feeling someone push me onto my back, I tried to sit up but couldn't.

"...ster?" a voice echoed. "...aster?!" it slowly became clearer. "Master!" blinking, Daenerys was suddenly kneeling over me.

Feeling the dizziness fade, I sat up. "What..?" I rubbed the side of my head.

"You just fell suddenly." Daenerys explained. "Are, are you okay?"

"I'm fine."

"Are you s-"

"I said: I'm fine!" I repeated, getting to my feet. Glancing around, I noticed some of the townsfolk were staring. "Let's just find the inn."

Walking around for what felt like forever, we finally came across the inn. Heading inside, I approached the counter. "Room for 3?" I asked the girl behind the counter.

"We only have rooms for 1 or 2." the girl replied.

"Of course you do." I sighed. "How much?"

"2 silvers."

Handing the coins over, she pointed us to our room. Heading inside, I took off my boots, armor and cloak. Placing them next to one of the beds, I sat down.

I still felt extremely hot from earlier, and I was trying my best to brush it off. Pulling at the collar of my shirt, I noticed Daenerys was staring at me. "What?"

"Nothing, it's just, you look tired." she said.

Rolling my eyes, I laid down on my side. Hearing a few footsteps, I felt someone lay down next to me. Too tired to say anything, I closed my eyes as Makoto blew out the lantern on the desk.

Hours later

Jolting up from a sudden sharp pain in my left arm, I grit my teeth. I must've woken Makoto up, because she was sitting up as well, staring at me, her hair white. "I'm fine, Makoto." I told her as I rubbed my left shoulder.

She narrowed her eyes before reaching out her hand. Looking from her to her hand, I sighed as I lifted my left arm. "It's nothing, really."

Makoto kept staring at my arm as she slowly rolled up my sleeve. Wincing as she did so, Makoto slowed down a bit. To get a better look, she grabbed the lamp and lit it, hovering it beside my arm. Her eyes widened as my arm was lit up.

Pulling my arm away to get a look myself, I couldn't believe what I was seeing. The veins in my arm were bulging and purple. A bright purple.

"That-" I coughed. Placing a hand over my mouth, I pulled it away to see blood coating my palm. Looking up to Makoto, I saw the panicked look in her eyes. And it was the last thing I remembered as I passed out.

End of chapter 13

(AN: to answer everyone, yes, I have been working to lengthen my chapters. But I can't exactly do that when one of you is asking for me to lengthen them, and another is asking when the next chapter'll be released. No, I'm not trying to be rude, just trying to state a point.

So, I have come to a conclusion. Do you either want A) longer chapters as well as longer upload times. Or B) I stay at the same pace I'm going now.

And yes, my storytelling isn't top notch, but I am trying to be as descriptive as possible.

As for Naofumi and Raphtalia, all of their arcs are just like in the anime, and, I'd like to point out, that Naofumi and Raphtalia fought a two headed black dog in the cave, not a cerberus.

I really am trying to create new arcs, but it's tough to come up with something interesting when I don't know all of the monsters by heart. I'd love to add in some that aren't in the anime, like a minotaur for example, but I dunno if you guys would love or hate the idea.

So, I have another question: should I add in mythological creatures, minotaurs, succubi, sirens, etc, or should I stick to what the show has?

As for my knowledge of The Rising of the Shield Hero, I only know what the anime has shown. Making it just a tad bit difficult.

Again, not trying to be rude, just clarifying and asking your guys' opinion.

I'd appreciate any and all feedback, positive or negative. Ciao!)