[ WP ] Misguided or not , every villain has their own motives , their own personality . Write a story about the therapist who works with them .

People in my profession do n't usually last long. It's so confusing having to talk to these types. On the one hand they're terrible people who have ruined lives. On the other they're still people. A lot of them have convinced themselves that they're doing the right thing. Sometimes it's hard to argue. 
 
 These guys come from all across the multiverse. Some are from little old earth while others are from fantasy-like universes. My latest patient is from some sort of dystopian place where he's the ruler. He commits atrocities every day, and it's wearing him down. It's hard telling him that he has to keep going, but if he's going to save the world then he has to fight through the horrors he causes. 
 
 `` It started when I was a teenager I guess.'' Says the supreme ruler. `` I realized that what my father had done was terrible. Worse yet I realized that there was no way to stop him. We could n't have a revolution. The nobles were happy with the way things were, and the underclass had been beaten down for so long that they'd lost the will to fight.'' 
 
 `` From my position I ca n't do anything. If I try to make any changes I'll be replaced... So... I had an idea.'' The supreme ruler sighed deeply and ran his hand through his hair. `` The people needed a hero. The problem being of course that there were n't any. Well as any storybook tells you the best way to make a hero is to give him a tragic background.'' The supreme leader averted his eyes and cleared his throat. 
 
 `` So I implemented a new rule. Every year I'd visit the homes of the best and brightest kids, and I'd personally execute their parents in front of them for treason.'' The supreme leader's blank stare tunneled through the ceiling. `` This year I hear that one of these kids has started making trouble. He's gathered a little group and he's been taking down government buildings one by one.'' A weak smile creeped onto the supreme leader's face. 
 
 `` Word is he's headed for the capitol. Nothing we can do apparently. They say he's gunning for my head. He's been promising a complete revolution. Freedom for all and such.'' a mirthless chuckle escaped from the supreme leader's lips. `` Well hopefully this'll be the last you hear from me. If you ever get a guy by the name of Shay Smith in here, well... I guess I just have to hope my little hero does n't let his power go to his head.'' 
 

