Disclaimer: I do not own the Incredibles. End of that story, let's start mine!
Description: This first chapter is from the point of view of Mr. Incredible.
I have had this incredible strength since before I can remember. I mean, the day I was born, I knocked out the doctor with a single punch. It was also very unusual for a baby to be able to lift a large couch just to reach for a small toy left astray. My parents were very afraid of me because of my extraordinary ability. In Elementary School, I wasn't as threatening. Instead of fear and wanting to barricade me to a wall to see me break free, the kids actually respected me and always seemed to want to be around me. Every kid wanted me on their kickball team because I'd send the ball flying to the next school several blocks away. By Junior High, I tried being more selective with the sports and I ended up sticking to football, even through High School.
High School was where I actually gained the title Mr. Incredible. I can still remember hearing the crowd cheering on Friday Nights:
"Go Mr. Incredible,
Make the guest team edible!
Make them cry just like a pup,
Then take them out and chew them up!"
It was a rather gory cheer but the name stuck (as you can tell). I remember when every guy wanted to be me and every girl wanted to be with me. But its risky being with someone of my unique talent. Around that time, superheroes were becoming the new phenomenon. Since I didn't really feel that my strength was being used for much good, I figured herowork was the way to go. Eventually after vigorous training I was finally ready to be recognized as a hero.
And yet, there was still something missing. I had the power, I had the training, I had the name. But I needed a costume; no hero would be caught dead without one. I wanted something bold but stylistic that can work for my skill. I did my research and found someone who can help me get that valiant look I was aiming for. Edna Mode designed several supersuits for me, all of which were to my liking. Except, none of them had capes! Edna insisted that there weren't any capes because they would only get in the way of my duty. So after we fought in our corners on the matter, she came out of the match victorious. But I don't regret what she designed as my outfit. It was black, blue, and had the 'I' clear as a bell on my chest. It was the Mr. Incredible supersuit.
And so, my glory days began. I spent all my time to herowork and I became very popular… especially with this Buddy Pine kid. Man what a pain. He always wanted to join me on my missions and he knew everything about me except my secret identity (I hope). Anyway, during those times I became close friends with several other superheroes. Gazerbeam, Thunderhead, Dynaguy, Frozone (whom I still see often)… I could go don the list forever of all my "super-friends." But, I really want to talk about Elastigirl. She was one in a million. The best female superhero in the NSA (National Supers Association).
When we met, it was love at first site. Sure it was during a police chase that we both responded to at the same time but we worked together like… uh… bananas and peanut butter (yum). You ever have a banana and peanut butter sandwich? Sweetest thing ever!... Oh! Anyway, I proposed to her a year later at the same site we first met. We of course got married at the peak of the whole lawsuit fiasco and that obviously lead to sending our family underground.
But we are glad to have each other during these times. Even though we might not have had the chance to go back to the glory days, we appreciated our abilities and still reflect on those times now and then. I've never been happier than when I'm with my wife and kids, no matter what.
Okay, that was Mr. Incredible. Next will be Elastigirl. I'll try to update as soon as possible! Please R&R!
