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He do be having them on the regular

Filo, watching Naofumi and Queen Mirelia panick: What's going on? Raphtalia: Well, Her Majesty is having a mid-life crisis, and Master Naofumi is just having another crisis.

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👀👀 might need to write a snippet of this

Death: WELCOME MORTAL, TO THE END OF EXIST- Oh, it's you again. Naofumi: Hi. Death: Another wave? Naofumi: Assassination attempt this time, actually. Naofumi: Hey, did you redecorate? Death: Yes, thank you for noticing! Naofumi: Oh, I'm healing now. Tell Barbara I said Hi? Death: Of course, See you next month.

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Naofumi: I'm sorry, Motoyasu, you're not a clown. Motoyasu: Thank you? Naofumi: You're the whole circus.

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Naofumi, trying to annoy the Shadows: Gay as fuck to be a spy. Whose cover are you blowing? The Shadows: ...

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Blood and Blush🩸(TheRuFumi Prompt)

Vampire Naofumi AU

(Inspired by this WangXian art on Twitter. Also, I HC Vamp!Naofumi to be Asexual, and anywhere on the Romance spectrum, both because It's Naofumi and Vampirism. )

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In Naofumi's 800+ years of life as a Vampire, he's only ever felt fleeting one-night-stand moments of attraction, mostly because he hadn't fed in a while, and the temptation was becoming too strong. Most of the victims ended up dead, or near it from blood loss after.

Until he met L'Arc and Therese.

When the other Heroes realized what he was, weeks after the trial when they found him drinking from a dead rabbit while Raphtalia ate her food fit for (demi-)human consumption, they'd quickly gone to snitch to the King, who'd declared that the Shield Hero wasn't human, and therefore had the same rights as Demi-Humans in Melromarc.

However many people came for Naofumi and Raphtalia, wanting to enslave the Shield Hero himself, but none succeeded. How would they, even if they hired highly-skilled adventurers, overpower a vampire protective of one of his own, who's been able to easily feed on enough animal blood to make up for the loss of human and sub-human blood? None came even close. And even if they did, none of them knew the weakness of a Vampire, and the Shield stepped any Slave-crest from being made.

Though Naofumi had met people who didn't treat him as lowly as a demi-human in Melromarc, everyone but Raphtalia, Filo, and Melty was wary of him, thinking him more of a monster than a human.

But, neither L'Arc nor Therese thought like that.

Neither seemed put-off by Naofumi's extremely sharp fangs poking out between his lips, not the dead look in his eyes, not his extremely pale skin and his non-existent body tempature.

Instead, they called his (deadly) fangs and pointy ears Cute. CUTE! He is not cute. He is a deadly, blood-thirsty monster, yet somehow the two didn't seem to realize it.

And, despite everything that the two did at Cal Mira, and inside the spirit turtoise, Naofumi no longer felt like his heart was cold as stone. Whenever he thought of the two, he'd feel warmth spread in his chest, which really shouldn't be possible as he didn't have any blood.

When Naofumi met Kizuna, he was almost elated to meet someone else with knowledge of vampires, even if the ones from her world were fictional. Better than discussing it with his fellow Cardinal Heroes who thought he was either allergic to sunlight or garlic, that stabbing him with a wooden spear would kill him, or that he for some reason saw humans as easy and bloody snacks. What.

It also gave him someone to rant to who would understand at least half of what he talked about.

"They made me blush, Kizuna. BLUSH. I don't have blood!" Naofumi had started his rant after L'Arc and Therese spent yet another day flirting with him.

And if Naofumi ever turns to two to a vampire and a half-jewel-half-vampire so they can spend eternity together, he will absolutely coo over their baby fangs and their need to nibble on something because of the itch, and their ears becoming pointed, perfect for teasing, platonic bites.

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imagine if, during the Cal Mira arc, Naofumi knew how to surf and had actually figured out how to surf in that world.

This is a very long one. Enjoy

Naofumi always liked the beach. He enjoyed being in the water more than being in the sand, always making a dash to the edge of the shore once his feet hit the sand. Ever since he was younger, he would watch surfers and wish to partake in the same activities. It took a year of begging and showing his parents how much he wanted to learn. By the age of five, he had lessons until he received his own surfboard. All of his hard work had paid off.

Even when he slowly shut himself in, preferring manga and anime over anything else, he would still go to the beach to clear his thoughts and mind. He even learned how to make his own boards. It was his part-time job, secret kept from his parents after they pushed him aside for his little brother.

His little brother had even taken up surfing but not as much as playing games since he hates bailing and getting salt water in his mouth and nose.

Then, he was summoned to the country of Melomarc, forced into the role of a devil hero through rumors and lies. He could never go to the beach. He was forced to travel and grind levels, forced to fight in battles. The only sense of closure was working with the blacksmith, Erhard. He asked if he could work on a project, personal and secret. It would be a surprise once he finished and perfected it.

So when given the chance, he worked on a board similar to the one he used to own but with a different design painted on it.

He couldn't test it without the beach, but the length and weight felt good. He also laid on top of it as if he were to paddle. It felt like his old one, even the material he used was somewhat similar. The wood was light and soft, a nice redwood. When finished, he presented it to Erhard who stared at him in confusion before he explained what it was and how it was supposed to be used. "If we ever go to the beach, then I'll even show you!" he offered with a smile—rare and bright.

"Well, I'll hold you to that." He chuckled and slapped him on the back, knocking the wind out of him. Naofumi coughed and put the board in his inventory.

The chance ended up presenting itself in the form of Cal Mera Archipelago. Of course, Erhard wasn't able to join them, but he wished Naofumi luck that his board was perfect.

That in itself meant a lot to the shield hero.

On the boat, he met L'Arc and Therese. Two people that he found himself liking. They even offered to join him in grinding levels, which they held truth. While he looked forward to that, he looked forward to impressing them with his surfing skills.

The opportunity came when he took the girls to the beach. He watched them for a moment, but mostly kept an eye on the water.

The sun beats down on them in a good way, the salty air feeling good on his skin. He smiles, helps Filo with finding shells, and keeps an eye on Raphtalia while she wads through the shallow part of the water. He watches the waves, grinning as he thinks of going in. It's ten minutes into their trip when he sees L'Arc and Therese. Now is the perfect time.

"Filo, will you be okay on your own for a little? I'm going into the water."

"Oh? Why?"

"Hmm, you'll see. Look, go with L'Arc and Therese." He chuckles as he watches Filo run over and summons his board. Taking off his shirt, he tosses it onto the sand and ties the leg rope around his ankle. He's aware of the confused stares from the people but he doesn't really care.

Surfing brings him a sense of freedom. He goes into the water, paddling outwards as he slowly becomes more and more determined to get the right wave. He closes his eyes, feeling the water and rocking with the motion before grinning and heading out a little further before readying himself.

The wave hits and he grins, feeling more alive now than before. On the first wave, he keeps his tricks simple, trying to find himself again. A bottom turn and a snap. He finds himself with a nice little audience but mostly focuses on the waves and on his party. The bigger the waves the better. He hits them well, getting in some airs and foam climbing. He goes in once more, doing an alley oop.

He could spend all day and night just surfing but he knew he had to get back. With a small sigh, he goes for one more, planning on the rodeo flip that he perfected before all of this.

It fails. He didn't land right, hitting the water and getting rolled under the wave. Fortunately, the board didn't break or else he would have allowed himself to drown since it had taken him forever to make it.

Resurfacing, he coughs and wipes his face as he holds onto the board. Seeing how far he is, he tends to ride this last wave to the shore, doing bottom turns and a cutback.

"Whoa, kiddo, you good?" asks a familiar voice. "You scared us on that last one, thought I would have to go and save you."

Naofumi gives him an unimpressed look. "I'm fine. Not really the first time I've bailed on my tricks. Just good to know I haven't lost my touch."

"Naofumi-sama! That was so cool!" He braces himself for Raphtalia's hug, hugging her back. "Can you show me how to do that? It looks so fun!"

He glances at L'Arc with a small smile. "What about you and Therese? You want to learn too?"

Finally! I was looking forward to writing this one but never got the inspiration until just now. I do not surfboard, i don't know anything about it and had to do some brief research. Honestly, the only thing i ever came to knowing it is from Soul Surfer. Hope you enjoyed this as it is one of my more longer ones. Please feel free to send me more asks.

Or add on.

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Everyone! Please read this fic! They did such a good job with this. It’s one of my new favorites. Give them some love

I cannot tell you how fast I clicked on it once I got the notification. You did a marvelous job

Haven’t posted in a while but I’m now thinking of a Hanahaki disease for Naofumi when he met L’Arc. How long had they been in Cal Mera? I don’t know but it was love at first sight.

So with Naofumi’s advanced healing, it’s making this all the more painful because it does not actually go away.

Maybe during the fight when they betray him, his healing gives out and the flowers come in tenfold. L’Arc talks about having to kill him and Naofumi just smiles with blood on his lips and a petal on his chin and says “You already did.”

Next, the flowers overgrow his lungs and everyone watches as he collapses and blood flowers burst through his chest.

Thinking of changing my name. Options?

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Ooo if you do, send me the link please 0.0

Haven’t posted in a while but I’m now thinking of a Hanahaki disease for Naofumi when he met L’Arc. How long had they been in Cal Mera? I don’t know but it was love at first sight.

So with Naofumi’s advanced healing, it’s making this all the more painful because it does not actually go away.

Maybe during the fight when they betray him, his healing gives out and the flowers come in tenfold. L’Arc talks about having to kill him and Naofumi just smiles with blood on his lips and a petal on his chin and says “You already did.”

Next, the flowers overgrow his lungs and everyone watches as he collapses and blood flowers burst through his chest.

Thinking of changing my name. Options?

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Hanahaki disease rarufumi

Haven’t posted in a while but I’m now thinking of a Hanahaki disease for Naofumi when he met L’Arc. How long had they been in Cal Mera? I don’t know but it was love at first sight.

So with Naofumi’s advanced healing, it’s making this all the more painful because it does not actually go away.

Maybe during the fight when they betray him, his healing gives out and the flowers come in tenfold. L’Arc talks about having to kill him and Naofumi just smiles with blood on his lips and a petal on his chin and says “You already did.”

Next, the flowers overgrow his lungs and everyone watches as he collapses and blood flowers burst through his chest.

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L'Arc, to Therese: And if I run and leap at Kiddo he will, moat definitely, catch me in his arms.

L'Arc, running at Naofumi: Coming on!

Naofumi: Noo! I’m holding coffee!

*Naofumi lets go of the coffee in favor of catching L'Arc bridal style*

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I loved that snippet you wrote about Naofumi and Ren! I can see the two to them going on the journey together along with Nyx and anyone else they pick up. Dragon plague is not caused by Ren but Motoyasu. Ren's party members see the hell that demi-humans go through when they save the children from Idol Rabier and start to reform a bit. Ren starts to come out of his shell. Myne brands everyone rebel scum when they "kidnap" Melty. The fun never ends.

Sorry for the long wait!!

Naofumi was out training Raphtalia, who now had no slave crest. The girl didn’t want to leave the man and he decided that it would basically be better if she knew how to defend herself. Nyx was with Ren who was out training and leveling up. They had split ways for the time being and Nyx was making sure that Ren would be okay. That and the wolf liked the swordsman more than the other two. (Sad days.) They agreed to meet at Lute Village. He didn’t know what Itsuki or Motoyasu were doing but it mattered not to him. He wasn’t the leader—none of them were. They had their roles and they kept to them. That was it. 

Maybe, they should not have trusted Motoyasu to being alone. 

Maybe. 

The moment Naofumi arrived at Lute Village, it was covered in vines. His eyes widened as well as Raphtalia’s who was wondering what had happened. Naofumi and her worked on clearing a bit of it before having to save a couple of civilians. 

Naofumi took a couple of hours in clearing the curse. He was panting by the time he finished, exhausted and low on health himself. Raphtalia had given him a potion to help him with the health bar. 

As he laid on the ground, he listened to the civilians tell him what had happened. 

The rest of the heroes arrived with their parties except for the spear hero. “Where’s Motoyasu?” asked Itsuki.

“He was already here and cursed the land. I had to fight it.”

“Is that why you look dead?” 

Naofumi nodded with a groan as Nyx nuzzled and licked him with a whimper. She was happy to see him but sad that he was hurt. She lied beside him and wrapped her tail around his leg. The wolf laid her head on his chest. 

“We have to go find him.”

“Ugh.”

“Nao, we have to go find him to keep him from doing this again.”

“I don’t want to keep cleaning up his messes. That’s the problem. I don’t trust Bitch to even lead him correctly. But I can’t say anything to him. You guys shouldn’t even be around me. She’s been spreading rumors that I’m brainwashing you two.”

Ren frowned, glaring at the older of the three. How could he say that? “No! Don’t you dare say that, Nao!” The sword hero glared down, staring into green eyes.

Itsuki’s grasp on his bow tightened as he stared at his feet. “Ren is right. We wouldn’t leave you, especially for dumb rumors.” He looked up with determination in his eyes as he spoke.

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The villagers were sick. That much the group could see. Upon seeing this, Naofumi sent Itsuki and his party away. 

“Wait for Raphtalia, Filo, and I to return. There’s too many ill and I do not want any of you to fall ill as well.”

“Nao—“

“Ren, please. I don’t wish to argue.”

“Then don’t! I want to help you.”

“And your party?”

“They can stay back with Itsuki and his party. Or they could go to another quest to level up as well.”

So this was how they ended up a five person group plus a wolf. The village was too sick and the medicine he upgraded wasn’t being enough. He needed to find the source of it. “Ren, will you and Nyx be okay in staying here to help the village?”

Ren opened his mouth, probably to deny it and argue to tag along. He seemed to think better of it with a sweep of his gaze. His shoulders set and he nodded. “Nao, be careful please.”

He was until Filo was eaten. Anger coursed through him, unlocking a curse series and losing himself for a little while thanks to his daughter breaking him out of it. Filo was revealed not to have died, thankfully.

Upon their return, he was able to give the citizens the cure. He and Ren came to an agreement that Motoyasu must be stopped and reasoned with if this was what he was going around doing. They were the four heroes, they shouldn’t be bring calamities to the civilians.

Nyx rubbed her head against Naofumi’s leg, whimpering with concern. “I’m okay, Nyx.” He noticed that she was trying to get his attention for someone else and glanced at Raphtalia. He caught her immediately as she pitched forward.

Ren immediately knelt down beside them. “We need to get her help.”

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Curing Raphtalia let them find out just what being the shield hero meant. Nothing good and a lot of discrimination. More than usual. Being alerted to this, he figured it would be best to be careful with his interactions with the other two heroes. He didn’t want them getting caught up in this bullshit.

“Ren, let’s meet again.” He ruffled the younger male’s hair. Itsuki had already bid his goodbyes to them, leaving the two oldest and youngest to their goodbyes. “Nyx and your party will keep you safe. We will meet again at the next Wave. Do not fret.”

“Nao,” he said. “Be careful. Don’t let them get under your skin, okay?”

Naofumi gave him such a soft smile, he probably appeared to be an older brother to the sword hero. “Don’t worry to much about me. Grind more levels. If you ever need me, you know how to find me.”

Okay, so i didn’t touch all the key points, but hopefully this was satisfying enough?

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Naofumi: I can’t wait to get my hands on this fool. Come on out bitch!

Raphtali: Naofumi-sama, cut it out!You’re going to make it mad!

Naofumi: *turns to her incredulously* I don’t give a fuck, Raphtalia! It should be more worried about making me mad!

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i hope you’re doing okay

Yes! I’m doing well. I just stepped away from this for a good bit. I’ll slowly be coming back. Thank you for your concern. :)

Just letting you all know. Inbox is still open. It’ll just take me a little while longer to get them out. I have a lot of asks in my inbox but no inspiration has struck. I’m still willing to try an generate some.

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Naofumi: People who say "Go Big or Go Home" seriously underestimate my willingness to go home. It's literally my only goal for most of the day.

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Hey, can you write something about Naofumi being dad of the year?

Probably not as good as I hoped it would be.

Honestly speaking, it was a joke. Maybe it started after the betrayal—maybe a bit beforehand and he never knew, but he didn’t know. The first time he heard it, it was from Filo.

She usually would call him “master” so he didn’t know when the change of title came to be. He was washing her hair in the stream while Raphtalia grabbed firewood. Once he finished, he swore he heard her say, “Thanks, Dad.” He froze and looked at the small creature but she didn’t seem to have said anything. It was probably a slip of of the tongue, at least, that was his thought.

It happened again when Raphtalia got sick. He was taking care of her, bringing down a high fever to a manageable temperature. He rung out the wash cloth a bit to keep from the water dripping everywhere. Naofumi placed it over her forehead, when her eyes opened. Her eyes were unfocused as she stared through him with a smile. “Dad, can you lay with me, please? I’m scared.”

He was taken aback for a second before humming and laying down with her. He ran a hand through her hair as she curled against him. Naofumi hugged her, humming quietly. “Shh, it’s okay. There is nothing to be scared of,” he whispered, comforting her as Filo was outside playing with Melty. “It’ll all be okay.”

It was never spoken of again—but it was probably because she was fever-ridden and probably didn’t remember it.

It seemed that after a while, them calling him “Dad” whenever and wherever. The heroes noticed this and the small fond smiles which was brought to the hardened man’s face.

They didn’t know how to react so they all would look away whenever it would happen. It wasn’t until Melty ended up saying it as well, that it raised questions.

They were in the throne room when it happened. “Filo! Let’s go play in the snow!” Melty hugged her best friend and started to lead the filolial out.

“Melty,” Naofumi said, stopping her in her tracks. “Here.” He pulled his cloak off and wrapped it around her shoulders. “It’s cold out, don’t need you to catch a cold now.” He placed a gentle kiss on her forehead and shooed them off. “Raphtalia, go with them.

The princess smiled brightly while the tanuki nodded. “Thanks Dad!” The pigtailed girl called as she led the two out.

By the time they left, his eyes widened upon realizing what happened. He groaned softly, hiding his face as he looked at the queen who had a small smile.

The three heroes started to raise questions.

“Dad?”

“Why did she call you that?”

“Yeah! Why?”

Naofumi groaned in embarrassment as he looked at the queen then at the king who glared at him. He shrugged. “She probably picked it up by Filo. It’s better than being called ‘mom’ which she did once but it was thrown out after a bit.”

“How can they see you as fatherly?”

“I don’t know. But can we get on with this meeting?” he muttered, his face red with embarrassment.

The queen giggled with amusement at the heroes. It was nice to see the Shield Hero being more comfortable here and that Melty saw him in a positive light.

The world may be able to be saved now.

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any headcanons on Filo?

I actually don’t have any considering I don’t really have much on her since she’s barely spoken about. All I know on her:

She has a big appetite probably due to having a high metabolism.

The ability to shift into a humanoid form equals to a type of royalty.

And that’s all. :/

Idk.

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What’s with people and asking me to write about Stockholm syndrome between L’Arc and Naofumi? I got one saying L’Arc kidnapping Naofumi and having his way with him. Um…? No. That’s gross. I get another where L’Arc kidnaps him and slowly Naofumi falls in love with him. Is that not Stockholm syndrome or am I stupid? Either way, it’s gross. No. I am not doing these types of scenarios.

Thanks. But not going to.