Desmond knew he was slowly losing himself to the bleeding effect. When offered the choice to save the world, or lead it - how could he trust himself, someone whom he remembers less and less? Connor awoke in Desmond's body and finds himself in the Grand Temple. Or what if the bleeding effect lives on through Desmond once he passes on?

Ash was ten when he first encountered Oh-ho, the legendary bird said to grant eternal happiness. What he didn't know was that it was meant in a very real way. Or Ash becomes an immortal doomed to a never-ending adventure - unless something changes.

The Rising of the Shield Hero - but all four heroes are protagonists. Watch as the four heroes try to overcome the challenges the world throws at them. Each hero will retain most of their personality but with some tweaks since they're protagonists now, and not challenges to overcome. Oh and Malty and the King will be smarter... Still staying true to their characters though.