The Year of Rimuru's Reincarnation

The storm dragon Veldora sat behind the [Unlimited Imprisonment] barrier with his arms crossed and his tail thumping on the rocks out of pure boredom. An annoyed growl sounded from beside him

Would you mind? Y/N cracked open an eye, staring at the blue dragon as she slightly shuffled herself. Her(f/c)-hued scales shimmered. I want to take a nap...

We have all the time in the world to take naps, Y/N. Veldora huffed, turning back to his lover and laying down next to her, separated only by the thin yet impenetrable layer of [Unlimited Imprisonment].

Y/N let out a small purr, a small form of comfort to the both of them. It had been three hundred years since they had been locked away. Three whole centuries where they had been right next to each other yet they couldn't feel the warmth of their lover. It was a harsh punishment.

The next time I see that hero, I will drag them kicking and screaming here if I had to. Y/N let out a small huff, laying her large head on the ground in defeat. Veldora glanced at her, his heart slightly aching.

Truthfully, Y/N had broken free of her restrains less than a century into their confinement, yet she refused to leave him there. Disregarding the fact that the entrance to their prison was gated, she never even made any attempt and had remained beside him for three whole centuries. Her beautiful branching horns had shrunk significantly, their beautiful (f/c) hue fading into a lighter, almost translucent look as the magicules of the two powerful beings were being absorbed by the cave itself. The cavern around them, whether they could see it or not, was filled with incredibly potent herbs and valuable magic ore.

Veldora leaned as close to the barrier as possible, closing his eyes and imagining that the barrier didn't exist. Their first and only date had ended so badly, but there was also no way for him to leave his prison now. The Hero who used to come check on the dragons during the first half century of their imprisonment had stopped coming, so he couldn't even demand a release.

There was nothing to do now but to wait for the two of them to slowly rot away in the cavern

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Out of all the monsters to make their way into this area, a small blue slime had managed to get as far as it did, speeding towards the two dragons with concerning speed. Y/N barely cracked an eye as the slime flew straight into [Unlimited Imprisonment] before bouncing off harmlessly.

"I'm pretty sure I hit that wall, but I don't feel any pain." two dragons. Their eyes widened slightly. This slime has some sort of self-awareness? Then the blue blob seemed to notice the wound he had gained: a small dent on the top left.

"So I still take damage, even though I don't feel the pain." It appeared as though the slime simply wasn't interested or he was unaware of the two powerful beings that were in the cave with him, one of which could easily take a bite out of the smaller monster. Y/N, however, didn't seem to have any intention of taking down the blue slime as she let out a yawn, her sharp teeth showing itself briefly. The slime didn't seem to have noticed as he healed himself, a regenerative ability that slimes were known to have.

"I repaired the part of me that took damage? This body is really convenient! But I guess I should be more careful. " The small slime seemed so unaware of his own abilities. Veldora stared at the slime in confusion, lifting himself up off the cave floor from where he was laying beside his lover to observe.

Veldora decided to interrupt the slime's monologue and bring attention to himself, while Y/N seemed like she couldn't care less at the moment.

Can you hear me, small one? The slime spun around, as if looking for the owner of the voice. Could he not see? Veldora repeated his question. The slime jumped in fright.

Hey! I know you can hear me! Veldora yelled, annoyed that the slime wasn't replying.

"You're talking to me, aren't you?" The slime asked in reply, still spinning around in an attempt to pinpoint where Veldora's voice was coming from.

Answer me, Veldora demanded.

"Easy for you to say! How am I supposed to talk when I don't have a mouth?" he raged. The female dragon let out a small huff of amusement at the slime's courage to talk back to Veldora as such. Most would've been cowering in fear to see the destructive, fire-breathing dragon.

Hey! Veldora was on the verge of asking Y/N to tear into the slime.

"Just shut up already, baldy!" The slime yelled. Veldora narrowed his eyes.

Oh, you called me a baldy, eh?I see you have guts. Veldora stared down the slime.

The small slime flinched, seeming to realize that Veldora had heard everything he was thinking of. After a few moments, Veldora roared, scaring the slime into screaming in fear.

I was trying to be nice since we haven't had a visitor in so long, but you seem to have a death wish. Veldora clearly wasn't happy about being called a 'baldy.'

"I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" the slime cried out. "I had no idea you could hear my thoughts! I don't have a mouth or even eyes, you see..."

Veldora examined the slime before coming to the conclusion that he was in fact telling the truth. He narrowed his eyes slightly before laughing loudly.

It amazed me that you would say such a thing after seeing me, but it turns out that you can't see me, eh? He paused for a second, before offering the slime a deal. All right. I will give you sight. However, there will be conditions. What do you say?

"What sort of conditions?" the slime replied warily.

It's simple. You must not fear me when you have the ability to see me, and you must come talk to me again. That's all. A good deal for you, is it not?

Y/N shuffled slightly, rolling her e/c orbs as she quietly lifted herself off the ground. Veldora had been whining to her about how no one ever came to these caves anymore in the past few centuries, to which she always replied that they were scared to come face to face with the two dragons residing in here.

"That's all I have to do?"

Yes. You see, I was sealed here 300 years ago. Ever since then, I've had nothing to do, and its unbearably boring. What do you say? Veldora waited impatiently for the slime's reply.

You say it like I haven't been here the whole time, imprisoned alongside you... Y/N huffed, glaring at the dragon. The slime jumped, spinning to face the direction where he had heard the sound com from.

Y/N, I didn't mean it like that... Veldora almost whimpered, lowering his head. I just missed having company...

"Both of you are sealed in here?" the slime asked, his curiosity peaking toward the two's relationship.

Yes. We've been here for three centuries, Y/N replied. Hurry and agree, slime. Veldora's been getting antsy about having a new companion here. Apparently my company was not enough.

Love, please. I didn't mean it like that. Veldora was practically pouting as Y/N let out a small purr to rubbed her head up against the barrier to let him know she was just joking.

"I'm curious as to why you two were sealed, but... okay. I'll gladly do it!"

Very well. There is a skill called [Magic Sense]. Can you use it?

"No, I can't." The slime said as he deflated slightly.

It allows you to sense the magicules around you, Veldora explained.

"If I can detect magicules, I'll be able to see?" He pondered over the fact for a while before deciding to try it. For a while, he strained to activate [Magic Sense], audibly forcing the skill to work. After a couple seconds, he gasped slightly.

"Hey, there's something... Is this the stuff you call magicules?" Then he seemed to have some sort of revelation before he started to scream in excitement.

"I can see! I can see! I can actually see!" he yelled as he started jumping out of joy. Veldora and Y/N watched on, waiting for the slime to remember that he had company. It was the opposite for a while as the slime bounced away towards the water, checking his appearance, confirming himself as a slime.

Well? Veldora asked, bringing the attention back to him.

"Oh right! I did it! Thanks so much!" he said without looking up. When he did, he froze and let out a small squeak before yelling out slightly while his entire form shook. "D-Dragon?!" He turned toward the second looming figure, then let out another yelp. "You too?!"

Veldora stared at the slime before motioning for the slime to come closer with his finger. The small blob slowly scooted towards the [Unlimited Imprisonment], but it was doubtful he knew at the moment it existed.

Allow me to formally introduce myself. I am the Storm Dragon, Veldora. I am one of only four {True Dragons} that exist in this world. He laughed slightly before it increased to a loud laugh that shook the entire cave. Veldora motioned his head toward the female dragon. This is Y/N, my beloved partner, Veldora introduced proudly. Y/N nodded her head slightly at the slime, but remained quiet for the time being.

Hey, you remember our promise, don't you? Veldora asked the small slime.

"Of course! I'm not scared at all!" He rushed out. "Well, I'll come to chat again sometime!" He tried to scurry away, but was stopped when Veldora quickly called out to him to hold it.

This is indeed unusual. Slimes are normally low-ranked monsters that don't think, but you have self-awareness. Are you {Unique}? Veldora questioned.

"What does {Unique} mean?" he asked.

It refers to a being with extraordinary abilities, Veldora answered.

"I'm not really sure. The thing is, I used to be a human, but I got stabbed and died, and next think I knew, I looked like this..."

I see. You were reincarnated, Veldora said.

"Reincarnated... So I really was reborn as a slime..." the slime seemed to slowly accept that he was in a different world.

You came into this world in a very unusual way, Y/N concluded, voicing both her and Veldora's thoughts.

"Eh. Unusual?"

There are occasionally those who come here from other worlds, but you are the first I've known of to be reincarnated here. Most would be unable to withstand having only their soul traverse worlds.

"So you're saying there are people who came here from other worlds, but not through reincarnation?" Veldora and Y/N both nodded.

Indeed. We call them {Otherworlders}, Veldora supplied. I've heard that they gain special abilities when they cross into this world.

"I see... I guess that's how I got my skills, too." The slime went quiet, going deep into thoughts that he didn't broadcast toward the two dragons

There might even be other Japanese people here... Looking up, the slime addressed Veldora once again.

"I think I'd like to try and find some of these Otherworlders," it declared. Y/N let out a rumbling laugh as Veldora visibly deflated.

What? You're leaving already? Veldora pouted.

"U-um. Maybe I'll stay a little longer. It's not like I have anything to do..." he trailed off, a small portion of its blob-like body seemingly reaching out to scratch the back of his... head? body? Veldora couldn't decide which it was. At this however, Veldora clearly perked up.

Oh, good! Stay as long as you'd like! Y/N rolled her e/c orbs at Veldora's energetic reply.

"So, um." Veldora and the ogre both stopped their bickering and looked at the slime. "You said earlier that you were sealed here, right?"

It was 300 years ago... I sort of turned a town into ashes by mistake. Veldora seemed to stand up taller as he began to tell the slime of his story. His voice didn't sound remorseful in any way, though Y/N probably didn't care much about the human town in the end either. In my defense, a mere human had tried to harm us.

Yes, so you burned an entire town to ashes over one puny human who couldn't even lay a scratch on me.

I-It was defense! Veldora insisted to Y/N who just laughed. Veldora huffed. Anyways, so someone came looking to slay me. It's certainly true that I underestimated my opponent a bit. I started putting my full strength into the battle partway through... but I still lost!

"But you seem really strong. Was your opponent that powerful?" the blue slime asked.

Yes. Very powerful. It was someone known to the humans as a hero blessed with divine protection.

"A human hero? Sounds like something out of a video game."

They overpowered me with their unique skill [Absolute Severance], and then they sealed me with [Unlimited Imprisonment].

"Is that shiny stuff their [Unlimited Imprisonment]?"

Yes, Veldora confirmed. The hero called themselves a {Summon}.

"{Summon}? Is that different from {Otherworlder}?"

It takes more than 30 mages to perform a ritual that lasts several days to bring one here from another world.

"Oh! So there are mages here! This sounds more and more like a game!"

They're also expected to serve as powerful weapons for the {Summoner}. Magic is used to carve a curse into the {Summon}'s soul to ensure that the {Summon} cannot defy the {Summoner}.

"What the heck?! That's just cruel!" The slime protested.

Cruel, eh. I don't know what your world was like, but survival of the fittest is the prevailing truth in this world.

"I see..." The slime absorbed all the information as it was provided to him. "So you've been in here ever since that hero sealed you?"

Veldora confirmed his statement.

That's right. I'm so very bored. Veldora hung his head.

"What about you?" the slime asked, turning toward Y/N. "You're not in the [Unlimited Imprisonment]?"

I was imprisoned with chains after the hero had restrained me with [Absolute Severance], but I broke them centuries ago. Y/N motioned her head to where a pile of large chains were thrown into the corner. At first I had tried to keep the city from burning, but I eventually joined Veldora and ended up flooding the city...

Neither of them seem down about it at all, the slime thought to himself with a sweatdrop.

"Okay! Why don't we all be friends too?!" The slime asked excitedly.

What?! A mere slime proposes friendship with me, the feared Storm Dragon?!

"I-if you don't want to, I understand..." the slime seemed frightened and a bit confused at Veldora's contradicting words.

Sure. I'll be your friend as long as you don't bring those pesky humans to us, Y/N said, ignoring Veldora as she was used to his tsundere act. I haven't forgiven them for pulling me out of the sky with those awfully old chains...

F-Fool! No one said I didn't want to! Veldora turned to the side, and if dragons could blush, Veldora would be blushing.

"Uh, really? Then... what to you say?"

Yes, well... if you insist... I guess I'm willing to think about it.

Are you some tsundere?! The slime thought to himself.

Yes, I insist! So that settles it! If you refuse, we're through. I'll never come here again! Veldora panicked at the slime's words.

W-Well alright. I'll be your friend. You better be grateful! Veldora rushed his words out, desperate to keep the small slime from leaving.

"Just can't be honest, can you? Well, glad to know ya!" The slime reached out with a blob-like appendage. In return Veldora reached out and touched the barrier with one of his claws at where the slime was. The small monster motioned for Y/N to join them. She let out a small huff, then extended her claw to touch the barrier too, being careful not to stab the slime through though she doubted he'd be affected too much.

"So what do we do?" the small slime asked as the three friends pulled their hands away and he stared at Veldora. "About the [Unlimited Imprisonment] seal that hero put on you. I feel bad knowing my friend's been sealed here for 300 years. Plus, you must miss Y/N even though she's right next to you..."

Veldora's eyes widened, seemingly touched by the slime's words.

You... he started, giving the slime his attempt at puppy-dog eyes.

"Don't give me those puppy dog eyes!" The slime scolded. "It'd be one thing coming from a cute girl, but a dragon?"

If you have a way to get me out, I'd appreciate it. Th-thing is, he stuttered, I wouldn't have lasted another 100 years before my magic ran out. I keep losing more and more magicules. Y/N too since she won't leave without me.

After all I went through after meeting you and falling in love with you? I'm not leaving. Y/N blushed at her own words as she turned away from Veldora who was also bright red. Y/N coughed.

"So that's why this cave is so rich in magicules and there are so many valuable herbs and ore." The slime noted as he observed is surroundings again, ignoring the slight flirting of the two dragons. "What happens when your magic runs out?"

It's not a huge deal, Veldora stated with ease.

"It's not?"

We'll just die, that's all, Veldora clarified.

"I... I see..." The slime seemed to slump down in despair for the imprisoned dragon. "After all these years of isolation, you two will just die, huh?"

"Hm..." The slime thought. "Might as well try this." Then the small slime approached the [Unlimited Imprisonment]."{Great Sage}, use [Predator] to consume the [Unlimited Imprisonment]." He then reached out to touch the barrier. The barrier lit up where he touched it for a bit before the light faded.

"I guess it won't be that easy," the small slime stated, as if he expected this to happen.

See? It's impossible. Y/N already tried to use physical and magical force from the outside, but nothing worked.

"Hm... Isn't there anything we can do?" Then the slime went silent.

Hey! Don't just keep talking to your own skill! Veldora cried out, desperate to know what the small slime was thinking of. The slime ignored him

"Uhuh... I see. I see..." Veldora stood watching the slime while rubbing his hands together. Y/N leaned her head against the barrier, closing her eyes as she waited with hope that the slime would have a way to free Veldora.

"It's only a possibility, but..." the slime started. Veldora looked at him expectantly. "She says if we can analyze the [Unlimited Imprisonment] from both inside and out we might be able to remove it." Both dragons looked interested

Wait, but... I can't analyze it from the inside. My skills are sealed along with me, so I can't use them, Veldora revealed.

"If you can just give me the data, I can analyze it out here." the slime offered.

But that could take some time, Veldora stated. Are you sure you want to stay in here that long? He blushed slightly and leaned back, shy as he said his next words. W-Well, not that I mind, but...

"Good point..." The slime trailed off. "Since I'm here, I'd like to search for others from my homeland." He seemed to state it with no regard to how badly Veldora wanted the slime to stay.

I see... The dragon replied, hie voice holding obvious disappointment that the slime was more than eager to leave.

"So here's a suggestion..." the slime stared down the dragon. "Want to get in my stomach?"

Both the Y/N and Veldora stared at the small blue slime, as if not believing what they just heard. The slime stared back at Veldora and silence rang through the cave.

"I'll use my skills, [Great Sage] and [Predator] to analyze [Unlimited Imprisonment] while you try to destroy it from the inside. You'll be quarantined in my stomach, so you won't disappear. What do you say?" he proposed.

Y/N growled in slight annoyance.

You want to imprison him in your stomach after all these years behind this accursed barrier?! The slime flinched at the female dragon's rage. She towered over him, her reptilian e/c eyes seemingly glowing as she glared down at the small monster.

Wait, Veldora called to his lover. That sounds interesting! Please, do it! I'll entrust my entirety to you!

Veldora! Y/N turned her attention to the dragon, disbelief clear in her tone.

Love, this is better than the both of us rotting away in this cave. At the very least, you won't feel obligated to stay here...

Y/N went silent, knowing that what he was saying wasn't wrong.

"Are you sure you want to believe me that easily?" the slime asked surprised.

Of course! It sounds more fun to break through [Unlimited Imprisonment] together than to wait here alone until you come back!

"Right..." the small slime trailed off. "Sounds great! O-okay, I'll use [Predator] to -"

W-Wait a moment! Veldora interrupted. Before we start, I'll give you a name. You can give me one, too.

"Huh?"

It will engrave onto our souls the fact that we are equals, Veldora explained. It'll be what humans call a 'family name,' but the name I give you will grant you divine protection. You are still nameless, so you'll become a monster with a name.

"A monster with a name, huh... sounds good!" the slime replied.

Doesn't it? Give me a cool name! Veldora asked the slime.

"Same to you!" the slime replied. "A cool name... Let's see... The Storm Dragon, Veldora... Storm, huh? And... what's another word for a storm, again?" the slime pondered to himself. "Ah! Tempest! What do you think of 'Tempest'?"

What! Tempest you say?! Veldora roared. The slime melted, thinking that Veldora didn't like the name.

It sounds fantastic! he roared loudly. As of today, I am Veldora Tempest!

"Y-You like it?" the slime asked hesitantly.

And I will grant you the name 'Rimuru.' Veldora responded.

"Rimuru," it repeated. "Not bad."

You will be Rimuru Tempest! Veldora concluded. Rimuru's blue body glowed a bright yellow for a bit as he transformed into a named monster and the name engraved itself upon its soul.

"I am... Rimuru Tempest," Rimuru repeated in finality.

The two repeated each other's new names before Veldora turned to Y/N. He put his head up to the barrier with her doing the same.

You will be Y/N Tempest, Veldora said softly to her. Y/N Tempest, Veldora Tempest's one and only.

The two dragons remained pressed to the barrier for a moment as Y/N allowed the name to engrave itself upon her heart. Rimuru gave them a moment to themselves.

"Okay, I'm going to eat you now. Break out of that [Unlimited Imprisonment] already!" Rimuru commanded Veldora. Veldora chuckled, backing away from the barrier slowly

Leave it to me. I will see you face-to-face in no time! Veldora turned to face Rimuru.

Rimuru, please take care of her for me until I return, he said as he motioned his head to Y/N who had backed away ever so slightly from the barrier. Rimuru nodded in reply.

Veldora Tempest, Y/N called one last time. I'll be waiting for you, so hurry up and return to me.

I love you, Y/N Tempest, Veldora replied, upholding the confidence that he was known to have.

I love you too, Veldora Tempest.

"Unique Skill: [Predator]!" Rimuru activated. His small blue body expanded and wrapped around the entire prison. As he consumed it, explosions seemed to go off from inside as the prison shrank and Rimuru consumed it. Soon enough, nothing was left as Rimuru returned to his original size. He seemed a bit upset as Veldora disappeared along with the barrier, though he and the ogre both knew that Veldora was safely in Rimuru's stomach.

"That ended far too soon. I was just talking with him a moment ago..." Rimuru trailed off. Y/N glanced at Veldora once was, taking a couple steps forward and putting her head where the barrier would've been.

I'll see you soon Veldora. Even a couple centuries won't keep me from loving you.

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Question of the Chapter: Who's your favorite Tensura character?

Hey hey hey!

So, this is officially the last chapter of His One and Only! Let me know what you thought of it!

To answer my own question, I still love Souei. He was the first character I wrote a Tensura fanfiction for, and I just love him even with his chunibyo type behavior. He's just adorable in my opinion.

But yeah! As a final note, I just want to thank everyone for your support on my story. I know I'm not the most consistent updater because my schedule is absolute trash all the time. I will post an official completion note as I did with my other stories.

Stay safe and Healthy,
ThePurpleDragon