Try as he might, Midoriya Izuku can't become something else. He has this thirst; a thirst for blood. Nothing but the crimson life liquid will quench it, yet this monster still tries to become a savior, a hero.

Temporary Title (until I find something better). Epithet extracted from a secretive rune: "A secret symbol left by Caryll, runesmith of Byrgenwerth. A transcription of "moon", as spoken by the Great Ones inhabiting the nightmare. Gain more Blood Echoes. The Great Ones that inhabit the nightmare are sympathetic in spirit, and often answer when called upon."

Welcome to the Dragon's Den! Here we have the finest drinks your money could possibly buy served by the best bartenders in the world, supernatural or not. Our policy is simply: Never forget where you are! Is better to never awake the Slepping Dragon. For tonight's bartender we have the current Red Dragon Emperor as your host! Please remember to be polite and enjoy your stay!

The following story has been told countless times, with many variations and almost infinite spins. One would have to be foolish to think themselves special. Sometimes it is a new quirk, sometimes it is a spin on the original story, and sometimes it is just a change of heart, and thus attitude. This one is a something like that. OneShot!

Does the hero always win? All fairy-tales end when the heroes save the day, however, is reality like that? "I'm the Shield; my duty is to protect. If a hero is not enough, I shall become whatever is necessary. Devil, demon, Demon Lord. I need defense, defense that surpasses the gods. To protect those whom I've been left with, to fullfil my duty. I'm the Shield!" "I am the Shield!"