"I've Became Her!"

Outside Pride Trooper Headquarters, Counseling Center For Heroes…

The Counseling Center for Heroes is an organization centered around helping superheroes across the universe. It supplies the best counselors, tutors, and coaches for heroes with mental/emotional health issues. With its long history, the Pride Troopers occasionally use their services for minor emergencies. For instance, today, Tupper had an incident. He's in one of the thousand guidance counseling offices on Netfiss, waiting for his appointment to come. Before then, Tupper frighteningly recalls what happened. The visions weren't detailed, but from what he could recall, Tupper had a fight with a random person after a verbal misunderstanding. This is the first time he has ever appointed to a counseling meeting. Tupper always found himself to be the gentleman of the Pride Troopers. He follows orders, listens to his teammate's concerns, and loves his family. But what happened on the previous mission drove Tupper here. "Hello, sir. I'll be your counselor for the afternoon. My name is Mrs. Targets," said the counselor lady, as she entered the office with a clipboard in hand. "H-Hello, ma'am. Q-Question: why is your last name 'Targets'?" stated Tupper. Mrs. Targets replied by saying that her family has a history of providing guidance to people over centuries. She's the next generation within her family. Mrs. Targets sits across from Tupper, who's laying on the standard therapy relaxation chair, clicks her pen, and positions herself for the meeting.

"Tupper? Can you tell me why you're here?" said Mrs. Targets, as she begins writing on lined paper. Tupper stumbles on his words, but states that he had a minor incident during a mission. "T-The mission got completed, and we were about to enter the command ship, until someone made a remark. He or she jokingly stated that I look like my sister and someday will act like her. It got my systems rattled up to the point of me…" said Tupper. He paused during mid-sentence, because he couldn't barely share the last part. Mrs. Targets understands Tupper's situation, as she asks another question. "Have you ever had any incidents with the team before this?" said Mrs. Targets. "No, ma'am, me and the team work pretty well," said Tupper. The counselor can sense something troublesome inside of Tupper, so she continues on with the questions. She asked him if he had a familiar incident during his childhood. "I've heard that people experience childhood incidents only for those to resurface years later. Have you , by any chance, experienced an earlier incident before today?" said Mrs. Targets with a raised eyebrow. Tupper freezes from the information, confused by what she stated. He takes a deep breath and answers Mrs. Targets's question. "As a matter of fact, I have. It all started way back. About… maybe 30 years ago. I was on my home planet, attending elementary school. It was the best life for me. The teachers were kind, the lessons were memorable, and the environment was friendly. There was the typical student issue me and my sister, Botts had to deal with. Botts developed her hot-headed temper because of the student's behaviors. She almost got into trouble, if it weren't for me. However, things changed during recess. The moment made me wonder… Will I ever become my sister if my anger went out of control?" replied Tupper, as a flashback scene commences.

*Flashback - Planet Rumbble (Age 750 - 30 Years Ago)...

Planet Rumbble is Tupper's home planet. His family lived here for years, thriving in their culture. For those who don't understand Tupper's race, allow me to explain. The males on Rumbble become fascinated towards thick, large women. Because of their ability to manipulate weight, the males crave for women of their pleasure and personality. As for the females, they become fascinated towards tall, vigorous men. This is due to their ability to grow their bodies, thus developing the passion for powerful men with tremendous body height. Tupper grew his kink towards overweight girls when he was a little boy. None of his parents were thick, but their neighbors were. Tupper founded a friendship with one neighbor and their children, increasing his passion more through age. Once he turned seven years old, Tupper and his sister Botts attended Rumbble Elementary School. At school, Tupper discovered more of his gentle personality: he liked small animals, made strong friendships, and helped others in need. As for his sister, Botts grew an unhealthy hobby of letting her anger out on bullies. She would throw them across the hallway, stomp on their cute bodies, or just yell at them to go away. Botts almost got expelled from school, but Tupper supported her alongside their parents.

"Everything went fine during elementary school. My grades were nice, Botts was getting guidance counseling on a daily basis, and so on. But then… the incident occurred" said Tupper. It was a Saturday, when the incident happened. Botts started another fight with another bully during recess. Tupper, who was minding his business with some insects, noticed the fight from afar. He hurried to the fight, stopping it immediately. "Let me at 'em! He called me a pigtailed freak!" yelled Botts angrily. The bully smirked by that reply, while Tupper tried to calm down his sister. Unexpectedly, the incident occurred too fast for Tupper, because after calming down Botts, the bully said something uncalled for. "You're her twin, right? I've been wondering… Do you lose your anger?" said the bully. Tupper hears this, questioningly staring at the bully behind him. He answers, saying that he would never lose his anger to anyone. "Well, why!? If you want to defend your sister, then punch me in the face! It won't hurt you or your hands! I'm telling you… You're going to be a lot like your sister someday" said the bully with a wider smirk. Those words struck a cord in Tupper. From when he and Botts were born, their relationship appeared stereotypical to most people on their planet. It was rare on Planet Rumbble to have twin siblings, yet the people believed that twins should have the same personality, because they look alike. Tupper proven himself to be different from Botts, yet most students don't buy his "fake" personality. The bully continued to state that Tupper should act more like his sister: Rude, loud, and quick-tempered. The vibration from those words strung through Tupper's nerves like a violin. It keeps playing and playing, until the string breaks from too much pressure. Tupper was feeling the pressure about to break each nerve in his body.

Tupper wasn't a fan of violence. His mother said that only kind words and honesty will calm down a conflict. It's the sole reason why he became a Pride Trooper: to fight crime with honesty. Unfortunately, the words describing his sister's attitude and how he should act more like her just to feel accepted by the public on his planet — it broke his moral code. Before the bully could continue ranting, Tupper yelled. He never battle-cried before a fight, but in this incident, the rage blinded him and his eyes. All red and malicious, Tupper charged at the bully with full force. His eyes developed itchy redness, as he angrily states about not being the same as his sister. "I might be a twin, but that doesn't make me the same person as Botts! We have different viewpoints, different passions, and no similarities! All those lies aren't true, they're myths! So, stop calling us the same person, BECAUSE WE'RE NOT!" yelled Tupper as his eyes glowed a different color. It was a bright mild blue hue from how increased his anger became. Tupper continued to punch the bully's face to a bloody pulp, until Botts activated her giant powers and pulled her brother away. Right then, she saw something unique, but slightly terrifying. Tupper's face gradually becomes covered in petrified blue stone, leaving a malice-filled expression. This was his petrified form activated. The bully, now in tears and bloody wounds, backs away from Tupper and Botts, while the teacher notices the incident.

*Flashback ended

"So, what happened after the incident?" said Mrs. Targets. Tupper explained that the principal only suspended him for a week, because he broke number 3 of the Rumbble Elementary School rule: Never assault a student during school hours. He regretted that incident, feeling guilty for conflicting harm on a somewhat innocent student. To be fair, the bully had it coming, but didn't deserve the punishment Tupper blindly gave. During his one week suspension, Tupper attended child therapy, which brought him out of the short depression stage. He apologized to the bully, before continuing his school duties as a student. After school, Tupper wouldn't let his anger get the better of him anymore. That is… until recently. "Like I told you, Mrs. Targets, the incident from my childhood occurred in a different light. The reason why I snapped was because the bully made fun of me and my sister for being twins. The incident from today felt similar, but different" said Tupper, as he faces the ceiling with a worried expression. Mrs. Targets looks at her notes, feeling confident to begin the present day questions. She asked Tupper about the current incident after the Pride Trooper's mission. "Everyone was heading towards the command ship, until a voice ranted behind my back. He or she said that I look like my sister and should act like her. The anger boiled inside of me, like some kind of reactive volcano. I exploded, punching the guy or girl who uttered those words! And then!... and then… then… O-Oh my god! I know who I assaulted!" replied Tupper as he sits up in shock. Another flashback scene commences, as it shows the audience of the incident's aftermath.

*Flashback - Pride Trooper Command Ship (Two Hours Ago)...

"I'm not like my sister! Stop making the assumption that I act like my sister! I'm nothing like her! At all! STOP CALLING US THE SAME DAMN PERSON! I'LL KILL YOU IF YOU-"

"Tupper! TUPPER!" [Flies up to Tupper's ear] "Hey, what the hell!? I've never seen you like this! C-Calm do- AGH!" [Launched backwards]

"Shut the hell up! I'm tired of people teasing Botts and myself for no goddamn reason!"

"Tupper?"

"Let me have a moment, Vuon! As I was saying, Botts and I aren't the same person. We are twins, but we don't act the same s*! We don't even think of the same s* that we're thinking about right now! Is that simple to understand!? Is it! HUH!?"

"Tupper? You-"

"I'll shove my fist up your ass, Vuon! What is it!?"

"..." [Points downward] "You just beat up Dyspo after he bluntly called the statement."

"Huh?" [Looks down, noticing Dyspo's bloodied face] "Holy crap!" [Shocked] "What have I done!?"

"I-I'll tell you what you've done! You PUNCHED me in the face after I called you and your sister the same damn person! Can you take a joke, man!?" [Rubs his bloody nose]

"A-Ah… I-I-I'm sorry, Dyspo. I-It's just that my anger hasn't resurfaced in a long time and-"

"And you bitch-slapped Zoiray into a wall after he tried to calm your ass down! So, not only do you have to apologize to me, but to Zoiray, too!"

"Dyspo? That's enough. Tupper?" [Looks at Tupper] "Go to your quarters in the command ship. I'll arrange an appointment at the Counseling Center For Heroes. Don't worry, my friend. We've been there before."

"I know you have siblings, Top, but-"

"I mean, we've been in a moment when our anger took over our better judgement."

"Say that one to Jir-"

"Dyspo!"

"Okay, leader. T-Thank you."

*Flashback ends

"So… you'd mistakenly attacked a teammate, because he-" said Mrs. Targets until Tupper finished the rest. "He said the same phrase as the bully from my childhood. Afterwards, the command ship landed at headquarters, I was sent here by Top's orders, and here we are. Probably after this, I'll apologize to Zoiray and Dyspo for attacking them. If this meeting is done, then-" said Tupper, as he readies himself for departure, but Mrs. Targets stop him at the very last second. "Tupper. I know how anger is. Bottling it up for years until the same incident returns to explode those pent-up thoughts. It's painful. Harder than a sucker punch to the throat or even worse. What I'm saying to you, Tupper, is that you should release your anger positively and effectively. Hey, how's your sister doing?" said Mrs. Targets. "Well, she's doing fine. Her and Wareia are moving here to continue their farming business. Hopefully, they'll make another visit to Pride Trooper Headquarters soon," said Tupper, now facing Mrs. Targets. "That's all I need to hear from you. Botts has her hot-headedness, but you don't. You have that generosity, teamwork, and honesty to share. So, use it. Don't feel ashamed of what people say. Feel accepted by yourself. Okay?" said Mrs. Targets with a sincere smile. Tupper grins back at Mrs. Targets, stating that he'll remember. He leaves the office, feeling better at talking to Mrs. Targets. Now, he has some apologizing to do.

Pride Trooper Headquarters…

"So, the meeting went fine, Tupper?" said Zoiray, who sits next to Tupper outside the Pride Trooper Headquarter entranceway. Tupper nods, while stating how it felt to share a dark secret with someone. "I've never told this to anyone, but her. She listened and never complained about how I acted. Sure, I was doubtful about sharing this type of backstory with her, but it felt great in the end. Zoiray? Are you-" said Tupper as he faced his short imp friend. "Yeah, Tupper. I'm fine. Just a few back scratches" said Zoiray with a smirk. "And Dyspo?" said Tupper with a worried eyebrow furrow. "He's fine, too. Although, Top's punishing him for starting unnecessary fights on the command ship," said Zoiray, followed by a loud chuckle. "Let me guess… Dyspo's back to being Doctor Shocks's assistant again?" said Tupper with an obvious eye expression. Zoiray responds with a simple nod. The two leave the stair steps, going inside. "That was the first time I've ever seen you lose cool, Tupper. Will it ever happen again?" said Zoiray. "Perhaps another time Dyspo decides to make another remark about me or my sister. If there's one thing I share with Botts, it's our pride." said Tupper, followed by a well-deserved chuckle.

The end.