So here goes my new story. you'll find it's a little dark for a PBS kids show fic, but it feels right with the characters. You might find it OOC but things would certainly change in the situation. So would people. This is part Rebellion-against-ruthless-dictators and part love story, since I've adopted a love for WordGirl/Tobey. Oh, and don't ask about Captain HuggyFace. Just don't.
(A) chapter song(s) will be provided. For a Link to the playlist go to my profile.
Chapter song- All You Wanted by Sounds Under Radio
I do not own WordGirl otherwise I might have something witty to say in this disclaimer. That didn't make any sense.
So I ran away like a little girl. I guess I was. At the age of the thirteen the costume no longer fit; literally and hypothetically. Seeing the town I'd saved so many times nearly turn against me made me realize that things had changed since I was ten years old. No one seemed to appreciate a hero who'd been around for so long, they all just expected me to be there for them.
So when the villains became less innocent and more dangerous, of course I had a hard time keeping up. It wasn't about food or manners any more it was all about power. I couldn't use big words to bring them down, I had to start fighting. It became so bad I'd come home late and I'd be exhausted. I never had time to be a normal kid anymore and when I tried to make time someone always got hurt. And WordGirl was blamed for not being there to save them. Always.
No more keys to the city, no more praise. I was no longer considered a legend and became incredibly infamous for being the hero that couldn't save the day.
Eventually, I quit.
WordGirl disappeared, in the outside world and in me. I took care of all the villains I could of course.
Mr. Big was the worst of them, controlling the "army". He was nearly unstoppable, wanted control, and was ruthless in his quest to get it.
Lady Redundant Woman became deadly, finally utilizing her powers and serving at his side.
Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy created the most popular restaurant in town finally getting the recognition he'd longed for and redeemed himself with pure good citizenship.
The Butcher... Became disgustingly evil, his name giving him a new inhumane inspiration. But being downright stupid was his weakness and allowed me to stabilize him.
Dr. Two-Brains stayed on the fence at first, but being slightly split personality he gave way to the evil mouse brain leaving me feeling slightly betrayed. We used to be friends and had almost been friends at times during his rein as a villain.
The rest of the villains gave way to them, unable to keep up. I suppose they went to cause minor mischief in other towns.
Except for one, who was much less of a villain and more of an annoyance.
Tobey McCallister sank into the shadows over the years. Nobody heard much from him. He'd ostracized himself from his peers. Once WordGirl was gone no one really saw him at all.
It wasn't easy but I made sure that the bad guys were locked up before losing the costume. Once I took care of that there was no reason to hold on to WordGirl.
Eventually my parents decided the city had gone too far into darkness and that it was time to move away. I exchanged half hearted goodbyes with my friends and gave thanks that I would be moving on.
A year after the move I came clean to my parents. They were disbelieving at first but soon accepted it. Honestly it would prove to not be the most important thing.
Some people seem like they could never split up. But that's just in the world of rainbows and ponies. People lose interest, things get in the way. My parents filed for divorce when I was sixteen. TJ blamed me and our family fell apart. Dad decided to move back to our old town and he wanted to take me too. I agreed only because I'm seventeen and heading off to college soon. It wasn't like life was any better where I was. It's not like it could really get any worse.
Oh, Becky. It will get worse.