Everyone knows the story of Shield Hero by now. Naofumi is summoned to Raphtalia's World and is convicted of a crime he never performed, he jumps worlds to Glass's world and saves that world and some of it's Heroes as well... For many, that is where the story ends, but in others the story continues on from that, as the Heroes join forces, find companionship in each other, and fight increasing, impossible odds. We've all seen it before, reflected upon the multitude of Mirrors into Infinity.
But this isn't that story... For reflected upon the infinite Mirror Worlds, there exists more than just the worlds we see journeyed towards in Shield Hero… There exist some changes. There exist an infinite multitude of possibilities available for telling a story. And reflected upon one particular Mirror World… The Spear receives one of it's choices that it wished for. For instead of joining a Bus of Sinners, partaking in adventures across a City of Corporate Dystopia, one of those Sinners gets the chance to become that which she wished to become the most. Join me as we Gallop onwards and see another of these possibilities. But perhaps... the more things change, the more they stay the same...
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Chapter 1: IN WHICH WE WITNESS THE SUMMONING OF OUR VERY OWN DON QUIXOTE, THE RIGHTEOUS FIXER OF JUSTICE
It was a soft, rainy night. Water pattered against the lights and windows of a house that seemed as if it had long since been abandoned... Yet, the lights flickering in the moonlight told otherwise. If not that, then the loud impassioned recounting of tales ought have notified that, yes, this lighthouse had people that lived inside it...
"And yet, Aegis, the great Fixer of the Zwei Association, refuseth to let this injustice destroy his spirits and set forth against this great injustice! He stateth! 'Mine compatriots! This trial is but a stepping stone that will bring us greater heights! One day, we shall proudly engrave today's suffering unto our shields to remember this in better days! Thus this battle is far from over! Chaaaaarge!' Ooooooh, what a line! What a wonderful wonderful way to rally inspiration! And yet! The scores of enemies that lay in wait, to ambush them with cowardly dishonorable tactics looseth thousands of arrows upon them, the magnitude of arrows eclipsing our very sun!"
A girl was sitting in this very room. Her legs were up in the air, waving back and forth, parting a few pieces of her golden hair as she read over a thrilling tale, and she had read this book for perhaps the 100th time. She cheered as she read the next part.
"And yet as their shields began to break, and their resolve wavered, Aegis stepped forwards with a proud smile on his face! "Nay! We shan't give up! I shall be thy ward! Men, indeed our shields are but tools that may break and splinter, but upon this moment rely upon me and I shalt be your shield against this tyranny! Follow my lead, and thou shall be protected from our foes Arrows! The arrows may pierce my body, but never our righteous spirit!" he then proceeded to stand tall, head raised high as he stood before them, not giving up!"
The girl with Blonde hair hugged the book close to her as she closed the cover. For she knew exactly how this book ended, giggling in delight as she fell back onto her bed.
"And then, with Aegis' strong will, the Dutiful and Wonderful Fixers of Justice and the Guardians of Antilles won that battle"
She paused, dropping the book back onto a massive pile of books by her bedside...
"No matter what trial may stand in our path, we shan't ever give up... Hm-hm wise words from the great Aegis! The adventure of today remains just as exhilarating as it ever was! It hath set fire to the passion in my heart!"
She stood up from where she stood. Her room was a mess... Maybe she'd clean it afterwards. Maybe she could grab something new as well... She looked to her computer, all the piled up documents, and maybe a few more things that she'd need to handle afterwards. She grabbed the stack of papers and set it aside, as she looked at her Computer. Tri-link Online! Perhaps this might be her chance to access the veritable storm of VRMMORPG and show those who doubted her how much of a true valiant Knight she was! One that stood for the ideals of Justice and Freedom! She paused.
"No Internet Access: Please Connect To The Internet to Play / Pay 100,000 Ahn to the Y Corp Subscription plan to play without Internet Access today! " read across the screen once more perhaps for the 1000th time. She groaned in frustration, shutting her computer down and laying her VR set onto the ground, as she sat back onto her bed.
"Nay do they not understand the truth of the acts that I perform! They wish to leave me alone, but they will not quell my burning passion! One day I shall return to this world once more!"
She turned to her bookshelf...
"Perhaps another Adventurous Tale shall alleviate my woes! For the Tales of Adventures before mine never cease to ignite the flames of Determination and Passion!"
She picked up the book, and looked at its Title. That was definitely one she hadn't seen before… she'd read all of them front to back so many times… But it was a wondrous title indeed, for it was the Tale of the Four Cardinal Heroes! She opened the book pages, and read the preface. Ooooooooohhh, how wondrous, Four knights of justice and paragons of Virtue, they were summoned to another world and fought Waves of Calamity to keep the safety and freedom of all those who lived there!
She smiled with a brave grin, raising her finger to the heavens with an impassioned shout.
"I know exactly that today shall start mine adventure of true Virtue! None shall correct, and none will allow my heart to Waver, for I fight for the truest of ideals!"
She didn't even notice the Magic Circle under her feet as Don Quixote was taken right then and there.
"Ngh... What manner of..."
Don Quixote raised her head, as she stood up, clutching a few books in her hand still, and noting a noticeable heaviness under her other arm. It seemed to be a pole of some sort, so what better else than to use it as something to push her up...
W-wait. She recognized this feeling. She recognized the feel of the metal rod, her eyes raising up and finding the tip of a spear following a beautiful red tapestry down tapering into a sort of flagpole design, a red encrusted jewel in the center of the Spearhead.
No. No this wasn't possible. She had to be dreaming. Could she?
"Pinch mine cheek for surely I must be dreaming... this cannot be... have I truly gained the weapon of... a Fixer esquire?"
There was groaning all to her side, and she looked out at a number of others alongside her.
What was going on?! Were these... Fixers?! Verily was it so?! No, this couldn't be real, this had to be a dream, was it not?! Sitting in a room with a Fixer's weapon next to these strangers but with such strong presences... No this was real!
Don Quixote quivered with excitement.
"Thou must be valiant Knights just as I! Tis a marvelous day indeed! Oh, how it is such an honor to meet all of thou! I am the righteous Fixer Don Quixote and it is wonderful to make thine acquaintances!"
She was interrupted when the words of the man in front of her took her attention.
"Oh glorious Heroes! Please save our world!"
"N-n-naaaaniiiiiiiiii!"
"There are many complications in this situation but to offer as simple as we can... we have just completed an ancient ceremony and summoned you four Heroes to our Kingdom... as such we extend our welcomes to you."
Surely they jest. Surely they jest! She, a legendary hero?! It was real, no way was it real! She was being recognized as a valiant legendary Fixer! She didn't even hear anything that the others near her had said she was so focused on this and her dream! Her dream! A reality! It couldn't be possible, yet it was!
The cloaked figures, now with what Don recognized as a more feminine voice, started to talk a bit more.
"Our world teeters on the brink of destruction oh great Heroes... please lend us your strength!"
Don Quixote did not hesitate as she passionately stood up from where she had been and smiled. Though short as she was, since it seemed like the other Heroes next to here were taller than she, that did not stop her from quivering and shaking with excitement. A hero, she was! A true Hero! Like the Fixers and Tales she had only read about and heard about in tales from... from...
Wait, who had she heard them from? She had... known them hadn't she? She racked her brain, trying to focus on who it was that told her such stories, but nothing came to mind... they'd been with her since the day she was born at least she remembered as such? So why could she remember more stories being told to her from someone else? Somebody reading stories to her and adventures that she was part of? No, there was something else there too… But she couldn't remember just what?
It was a strange sensation, one that she focused on as the other heroes around her got agitated and started making demands, before Don Quixote heard the feminine voices speak up yet again.
"Please follow us, our King will discuss compensation with you in the Throne Room."
Don Quixote couldn't believe her ears, nor her heart. Truly? Justly? This was real was it not?! A throne room?! For the King and Queen?! She could serve them directly?! She had become a Fixer Aspirant just like in Tri-Link Online! From the wonderful technologies of I Corp and Y Corp?! Verily so, she had returned to the veil of being a Fixer! Could she truly believe their words? The Spear at her side told her otherwise, but just in case, she pinched her cheeks. She felt pain. No this was real. She couldn't believe it!
They made their way up the stairs of the hallways and corridors, Don Quixote positively bouncing with each step as she giggled and happily skipped along. Things were starting to look up for her.
They stepped out into a grand Court Room, Don Quixote's jaw dropping to the floor as she gasped at all the Royal Knights lined up awaiting their commands from the King! There were so many of them there! All with such valiant armors, and all of them holding themselves like the Epitomes of Justice they were!
"V-Verily so, th-these Knight Esquires... and the Royal Family themselves..."
Don Quixote couldn't contain her excitement as the King made a motion, and turned to the group.
Don smiled as she raised her spear up into the heavens, with a flourish, and wobbled a little bit as if the spear was a bit too heavy for her, as she turned to face the King. Something about introducing herself? She would, but… she didn't remember her name? She looked at the King confused, as she tried to remember. She held her chin in thought… Then, she looked at her… right! Her Shoes! Her shoes would tell her! …Wait, why did she know that?
"A-Allow me to be the first to introduce mineself!"
She looked at the bottom of her shoes, and there it was! Her name! …Was it her name? It felt like her name though!
"... Don Quixote… thou may know my name as Don Quixote… and my trusty steed, Rocinante!"
…Rocinante? Why did she know that name had more meaning to it? Was that… it was the name under her shoes? Her shoes had the name Rocinante on them, and engraved underneath that was her name though, so maybe it was so? Her steed, Rocinante, her shoes! It was all making sense… to a degree.
The boy with the bow to her side shook his head as he looked at her. Did he not believe her veritable dream?
"Great, a LARPer."
The other boys beside her nodded.
"Yep... this is going to be a long game."
Don Quixote listened excitedly and vehemently as the King began their explanations.
From what she could gather... the waves of Calamity appeared bringing about the end of times. They would wash over until the World was consumed by chaos. Unless they could repel the waves, the world as they knew it would end. With what they had gathered, the waves appeared in intervals across the world... and to the Kingdom's knowledge, the rest of the World was falling as they spoke. Don nodded once more. She heard something about the others talking about compensation or something but she paused as she looked at the Knights armor again, and with a bit of curiosity to her step walked over to one of the Knights and peered at her own reflection in the armor. As well as what the Knight seemed to be using. Such valiant Knights, such wondrous luster to their armor, it was exactly like out of that game she played! Was it even a game though, it all felt so real!
"MISS QUIXOTE IF YOU WOULD KINDLY PAY ATTENTION!"
Don quickly turned around with a whirl and a blush on her face as she stopped looking at the Knight.
"Apologies King-esquire, it shan't happen again!"
"Very good."
There was more explanation and the one named Naofumi seemed to be lost as it was explained more and more before...
"Now, please confirm your status and give yourselves an objective evaluation."
Don remembered this part! In Tri-Link, there was... yes there it was! She took her hand and reached out to tap the gear, and there it appeared her menu with all her stats!
Name: Don Quixote (S(!* 7($%^!*14A-!( *#*!%*N() *(CH*& #$!O*& $*)
Class: Spear Hero (L1)
Equipment: Basic Spear (Legendary Weapon)
Equip: Other-worldly Clothes
Skills:
La Sangre De Sancho (Locked: L 25)
(?) (Locked: Level ALN LIWDNLL DIJHW)
Magic: (?) (Locked: Level AHPW POD IHAOW L)
Status: (?) (Locked: AO IWP AWDPIJNAL)
What manner was this? She had… one skill? And why were her skills locked? Did she not inherit them from Tri-Link? Alas it would appear she had more training to do if she wished to learn them then! She turned back and used the gear again to close the menu... the other boys seemed super upset about something as they moaned about being such a low level and something before the messy haired boy spoke up about something with partying with each other.
"If I could interject."
That was the King as Don's attention was brought back to the thrones.
"The four of you should journey separately, as the Legendary Weapons you possess will interfere with one another should you form a party..."
Lo and behold a notice appeared in front of Don's vision as she noted how yes, pairing with the others would be a detriment to their Legendary Weapons.
But that wouldn't stop her! The King commented about finding party members as they Journeyed, and that was all that she needed to hear. Something about a feast later on with a selection of Adventurers from what they could muster from their forces already out and keeping peace where it was necessary. Such valiant Adventurers risking life and limb to keep this country safe! She couldn't wait to meet them all!
This was truly a dream come true, surely! This was the best day of her life!
Don Quixote couldn't place it, but she was confused… and she didn't know why her entire party consisted entirely of women! Were they Fixers Aspirant like herself? The sword boy and the Bow boy had a set of valiant Fixers behind them, and while she wouldn't doubt her Fixer Allies behind her, she was still confused why they were all still female…
There was nobody following the Shield though! She felt bad, and was about to offer a compromise, when somebody did it for her! How valiant of the Fixer in her party! With that out of the way, she led her group of compatriots out of the Throne Room. First things first though…
"Forsooth! Thou must introduce your titles to me! Allow me to start!"
Don Quixote raised her hand with a smile, as she grinned.
"My name is Quixote! Or Don Quixote! Don as a signifier of mine nobility!"
She didn't know where that part had come from… she remembered it vaguely that it was important, but… how come she didn't remember that part? Regardless, she shouted it to the heavens with an impassioned voice as the two that followed after her clapped with grins, and introduced themselves.
She learns their names, and is intrigued by their introductions. Lesty who had red hair and appeared to be the Daughter of a Nobleman, and there's Elena an orange-haired girl who was the daughter of a Merchant. And from what they tell her, they are both quite skilled in Trade, Magic and other weapons, a most generous showing of sword skills from Elena allows Don Quixote to quiver in excitement.
They go shopping, Don Quixote herself getting some armor and a few new weapons as she takes the silver coins she'd received from the King and gets them all attire worthy of a Fixer! They visit a Weapons Shop, and though Don Quixote herself does not get any weapons, she can not help but admire their craftsmanship. They are all worthy weapons of a Fixer, and like herself, they would find their ends in the bodies of evil and injustice! How righteous indeed! She couldn't wait to eventually afford something so grand! For now the Spear she held would serve her well!
As they left with a new armored Jacket for Don Quixote, she then remembers something! She quickly grabs the bag that had been hanging from her shoulder, before digging about inside it.
"What are those Ms Quixote?"
Lesty asked her as she fumbled around in her bag before bringing out a massive amount of Memorabilia Pins! There's a plethora and multitude of them and Don Quixote can't help but smile as she starts attending to herself and starting to stick them onto the newest Coat of Arms that she had.
"A Fixer Aspirant such as myself, I have collected the Attire for every Color Fixer that I might lay mine hands upon! Each one imbues me with the power of the Fixer that came before me! And with their Noble aspirations I very well could become a Color Fixer myself!"
A curious pop up appeared every time Don Quixote put on a Pin to her jacket.
Pins will increase with gained levels, and Skills will unlock for each unique Pin acquired!
Otherworldly Pin of the Black Silence: +1% Combo Damage. (Skill: Allas Workshop / Lock: Level: 75)
Otherworldly Pin of the Blue Reverberation: +1% Slashing Damage. (Skill: Reverb / Lock: Level: 45)
Otherworldly Pin of the Purple tear: +1% Counter Damage (Skill: Snake Stance / Lock: Level: 56)
Otherworldly Pin of the Vermillion Cross: +1% Blunt Damage (Skill: Vermillion Flame / Lock: Level 34)
Otherworldly Pin of the Ochre Temperance: +1% Fire Damage (Skill: Tao Tie / Lock: Level 41)
Otherworldy Pin of the Indigo Hunter: +1% Pierce Damage (Skill: Harpoon / Lock: Level 67)
Otherworldly Pin of the Grass Maiden: ?
Otherworldly Pin of the Crimson Night: +5% Bleed Damage (Skill: ?)
Otherworldly Pin of the Red Mist: ? (Skill: Spear / Lock: *^&%$%^)
Otherworldly Pin of Reindeer Man and The Red Sack: ?
Otherworldly Pin of the White Moon: ( %#R&^%? / Skill: !*&^%$^!)
Once she was done with attaching every piece of memorabilia, she turned towards her companions and smiled, offering two towards them.
"Thou shalt need some from mine own collection! Do not fret, for they are of a significant power, and shall aide thou in the times to come! Forsooth! Let us journey on! For we fight monsters, do we not?!"
Her two companions nodded, and they were off…
"Ho! Gallop on Rocinante!"
Don Quixote had no problems with these "balloons" as they were so affectionately called by her Fixer friends. From what they said, they were quite a nuisance but easy to take care of... Then they should not be a problem, and they would be smitten by her Lance!
"Onwards Rocinante! Tis my time to shine!"
Don Quixote rushed them with her spear, popping one and letting it's tattered pieces flutter down, before landing on her spear. Don Quixote smiled as she raised it up and fashioned the scraps of balloon rubber into a pin and attaching it to her spear, before the spear glowed and it disappeared entirely… Her spear's flag changed form as it became more tattered and balloony and a pop up appeared in her vision.
Blue Balloon Pin Applied! Orange Balloon Pin applied! Red balloon pin applied!
Red Pin: Damage up 1%
Blue Pin: Damage up 1%
Orange Pin: Damage up 1%
Her allies didn't lay a finger on any of the balloons ahead of her, but Don Quixote figured it must be them saving their strength. Maybe for stronger enemies? Lo, they would be needed at such a time! She would not question her compatriots tactics as she popped more and more balloons with vigorous justice until the whole area was clear. And with that field cleared she would go on to the next, despite her allies cries that it was too much for one measly set of 30 minutes... It was getting late by the time that Don Quixote had finished clearing them out… She'd grown so many levels in that time, having reached the illustrious Level 7 after purging so many balloons!
"And so we shall close the chapter today! For we have rid this forest of the menace of Balloons that plague it!"
Her two friends cheered for her claiming victory over the balloons before heading back into town… A good night's rest would do them all wonders…
As they all settled in for the night, Don Quixote herself couldn't help but look at the full moon above longingly… Today was an accomplished day of adventuring and she was proud of having rid that Forest of Balloons, but… so why then did she feel like something was missing?
She absent mindedly sat down at her desk, before remembering…
Oh right! Her letters!
She grabbed an inkwell and paper, before quickly beginning to write. Multiple Letters... She needed to finish writing to all of the, and she could barely contain her excitement!
"To… the most magnificent Fixers… of the Cinq / Zwei / Shi / Liu… My friends, I hath not wrote to you in a while, but I have begun my journey to becoming a Fixer such as thou! I still… remember thy tales between every breath… of mine existence…And I… aspire to be… a righteous Fixer of justice… just as thyself. Today… I hath started… by eradicating a forest of horrendous balloon creatures… tomorrow, I shall gallop onwards… with Rocinante… and we shall find more injustices… and evils… to right once more! Your friend, Don Quixote!"
She smiled sweetly as she folded the papers into letters, and leaving it on the window sill of her room, and sitting down on the bed to catch some sleep… she… did not know why, but she didn't want to take off her shoes, so she would leave them on as the tight grip of sleep befell her… When she awoke to a loud banging on the door and desperate cries, the letter she had written and left on the Window sill was gone…
Don Quixote could hardly believe her ears.
No, she could hardly believe what was said, because it couldn't be true. A Hero, summoned alongside her, commiting such an atrocity?! It was unheard of! The Adventurer Myne had come to her room and told of an altercation that had happened to her. As the only female Hero, she trusted only her apparently... Not that she could blame the Adventurer for trusting a Fixer such as her!
But lo and behold, the tales she spoke of were so dastardly and cruel!
It was an injustice at large, and Don Quixote could hardly believe her ears as she escorted the dame Myne to the Throne Room, keeping her protected with her lance. Verily so, this could not stand! To assault a woman with such fervor, to force themselves onto her, and force her into such a state! Nay, she would not let it stand! She saw the other heroes were gathered there themselves, with only one missing… the perpetrator in question. They waited there until he was brought in rags and chain, and Don Quixote's own instincts shot in, as she raised her spear, and raised it towards the Shield Hero in question. She didn't even hear what any of the others had to say, as she scowled.
"Answer me heathen! Why would thou assault one of your own Fixer Aspirants?!"
"Assault?! What's going on?! Why are you attacking me like this?"
"Dost thou know not of your own crimes?! How truly despicable! And here I thought thou might be a worthy Fixer Aspirant as myself! No, you are worse than that! King-Esquire, allow me to strike him down here and now for such treachery!"
"That will not be necessary Miss Quixote. As much as it angers me so, we cannot allow a Legendary Hero to die lest tragedy befall the world..."
She was asked to stand down by the King, and so Don Quixote would. But she could barely contain her anger at such an atrocity being committed...
The Trial proceeded as went, but Don Quixote couldn't help shake the feeling of intense hatred from the Shield Hero as he glared at her. But she returned it in kind as she pointed her lance… every fiber of her being wanted to just skewer him then and there for such an injustice, and her desire for his blood… Then he suddenly backed off? And then he deemed it unnecessary as he just accepted that things were not going his way… Why? Eventually the Shield Hero stormed out leaving the rest of everyone there. Would he not even try once to defend his Honor? Was he such a deplorable being that he wouldn't even try to defend himself?!
Maybe... Once things were done, she would have the chance to Duel him for his sake of Honor... The King turned to her a grateful expression on his face.
"Ahem. Miss Quixote. I appreciate you having my daughter's safety at the forefront of your concerns for the trial… I am sure you must be upset with the Shield Hero, but even he cannot die for this world… I must also... If it would trouble you so-"
Don didn't need to listen twice, as she nodded.
"Thou wishes to ask me of a Contract not unlike that of the Zwei Association, do you not! Then it would please me! Do not worry King-Esquire~! Thou need not worry of payment or compensation, as is the Duty of a Fixer of Justice as myself to protect those who cannot! I shall protect your daughter with my life~!"
The King nodded, and dismissed them, as Don Quixote started on her way with a smile and a gallop to her step. Truly she couldn't be wrong with this!
She didn't notice the gazes of the Sword and Bow heroes either… As they simply turned and left with their parties. Truly this was a glorious start to Don Quixote's day! She had made friends, and she was now a Fixer Aspirant! And she would fight to protect this world, just like the Zwei and Cinq before her~ No, even better, she might even become a Color Fixer in this world! How illustrious!
She motioned for her party of Fixers to follow after her as they continued on their way into the rest of the Forest, and she would continue on with an impassioned cry. Their Adventure was only just beginning after all! Today would mark the day that she truly and justly began her journey!
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"So, this is where you say our shared friend was whisked off to so suddenly…? I wonder how…"
Two individuals in blue sat atop a cliffside, watching the Kingdom of Melromarc from afar. One simply in a hat and mask, the other with a multitude of weapons and cases strapped to their back. The other with weapons amassed on their person held a small tear on their eye as they read the letter in their hands.
"That matter I know not. But the will of this world is Strong, not unlike that which controls the ebb and flow of the Rivers in our time. Indeed. This world teeters on the brink of destruction, and yet, it brims teeming with life. That life which gives this Mirror a power like no other. A delicate balance that could be interrupted at any point… I wish to ask though. Do you not wish to greet your friend once more? Would your guiding hand not help her acclimate to this world better?"
"...If she is happier here than she was in The City… than what I could have ever provided her... then that is all that I ask for… maybe it is for the best that she is here than that lonely little lighthouse. Her home…"
The voice paused.
"Regardless, I will still deliver my letters and tales, but I can only guide her so much. She has to learn on her own what her path here is. What she chooses. If you could please show me the way every so often though, so that I could give her letters... and maybe one day... I would like to visit her if I were given the chance..."
"If that is your wish. Though this stage play changes, we both know that she will still have to trial against her most ultimate endeavor. Do you think she will have what it takes now that the path forwards has changed for her?"
"...I have all but the utmost faith. She was… my most dear companion after all."
"Mhm… Then we shall see what this Stage Play has to offer after all. So shall this newest Chapter unfold for you… Don Quixote."
A portal of shimmering blue and crystals appeared behind the one with the hat and mask, before the two stepped in and disappeared from that world once more. Unbeknownst to any who would watch with bated breath.
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Omake: Gallop On Rocinante~!
Don Quixote: Ho! Thou art the other choice for the mantle of Spear?
Motoyasu: Hey, how come I've been replaced by this Chibi Chuuni wannabe?!
AuthorKun: Cause I said so. Plus it's funny.
Motoyasu: But my Hareeemmmmm!
AuthorKun: Oh come on you get S'yne and Sadeena in at least one other Mirror World. Quit complaining.
Don Quixote: Oh, doth must tell me! What pray tell is a Harem?
Motoyasu: Well it's...
And Motoyasu was skewered by a spear quite quickly after finishing his explanation, as Don Quixote would have none of his simping behaviour.
Author's Notes: Hey all FTW Dropkick here! Thanks for reading this far! I hope you enjoyed the first chapter of this little idea nugget!
I know that most Shield Hero Xover Fics choose to replace Naofumi but I thought it'd be a nice change of pace to see how my favorite Gremlin Girl's energy could change the course of The Shield Hero Verse! I sincerely hope you like it!
Now, for anybody asking why?
1. Because I love my little Fixer Gremlin and wanted to write a story about her that wasn't in the PMverse
2. Because I looked at a few of the Shield Hero fics here and wasn't satisfied with their quality because they are either powerfantasy for the sake of powerfantasy or they spit in the rules established for Shield Hero lore. And I thought that needed fixing.
3. I've been writing this for a while actually since Canto VII finished, but most of this inspiration comes from Allen blaster actually. I would definitely recommend you go read "Hope / Diligence / Virtue of the Shield Hero" by Allen Blaster, he does an amazing job writing that story, and most of what I write here is going to be inspired by stuff either from that Story or tips he gives in his stories. I love those stories to death so much though gahghaghahg.
Anyways, hope you enjoyed the story! If I made any errors grammar wise or spelling wise, please let me know. I'll answer any and all reviews I can get to, and I'll do my best to keep up consistent updates! Later nerds~! ;P