"Elemental Hero" (The Rising of the Shield Hero X Male Reader)

Redemption

*Y/N's POV*

I made it back into the room and everyone was looking at me. I slowly made my way back to the bed and laid down. I heard some footsteps and saw that it was Raphtalia.

Y/N: "You need something?"

Raphtalia: "I heard that you and Naofumi-sama are having your names cleared tomorrow, that's great!"

I put one arm behind my head and closed my eyes.

Y/N: "I guess, for Naofumi."

Naofumi: "You still think that?"

Y/N: "I lost the trust of the people. That's my fault. The Queen can try to clear my name, but no one is gonna forgive me for killing a guard. They're just gonna fear me."

Everyone went quiet... Guess I can sleep now.

Melty: "I think you'll be fine."

Y/N: "Why's that?"

Melty: "You have helped this country, more than you have hurt it. Her Majesty will clear your name and make everything better. I promise you that."

I turned over.

Y/N: "Not gonna happen, but whatever you say."

*Timeskip*

We were making our way through the castle. Meaning, Naofumi and his party, Inori, and I.

Raphtalia: "That sure was a large crowd outside."

Naofumi: "Yeah."

Filo: "Where's Mel-chan?"

Inori: "She is probably with the Queen. She did go off with some knights as soon as we got here."

I felt someone tap my shoulder and it was Raphtalia.

Raphtalia: "I saw you get up late last night. Is everything okay? Where did you go, if you don't mind me asking?"

Y/N: "Oh."

*Flashback*

I woke up in the middle of the night, I got up and left the room. I was walking around. I need something to do while I'm awake, maybe get water or something if I can. I turned the corner and bumped into someone. We both fell backwards, and I hit my head off of the floor. I began rubbing the back of my head.

Y/N: "Ow..."

I looked and saw that I bumped into the Queen. I quickly stood up, it did hurt to get up fast. I stuck my hand out to her.

Y/N: "Sorry about that, Your Majesty."

She took my hand and I helped her up. She looked me in the eyes.

Queen: "Being formal?"

Y/N: "Gotta treat a lady the right way, especially if they are the Queen."

The chuckled at my response.

Queen: "Shouldn't you be sleeping?"

Y/N: "I woke up and couldn't go back to sleep. So, I decided to take a stroll around."

Queen: "I see."

Y/N: "And what about you? Coming to see me?"

Queen: "Funny."

Y/N: "Thanks."

She never did explain anything about the old Elemental Hero...

Queen: "You seem like you want to ask something. What is it?"

Y/N: "The old Elemental Hero."

Queen: "I see. *Sigh* I was hoping to explain this tomorrow. The old Elemental Hero was a good person, like you. But, that was until he met his demise."