History Characters / ATwistedTale

!! Helen "Turax" Parr/Elastigirl

* CharacterDevelopment: The story does a far better job of actually developing Helen than either the first or second films do (with the first film keeping Helen's development off-screen and despite her being the protagonist of the sequel where only her job got developed). This is due to greater focus on her fragile relationship with the kids which the first film (of which this alternate story is a DarkerAndEdgier take on the first film's events) lacked.

* BreakTheCutie: [[spoiler:Being told that your parents are dead, being forced to work for a mad supervillain who was once your father's biggest fan and survive his deadly Omnidroids during your training and commit a theft of a rival villian's Nullifier. It's no wonder Violet finally snaps and kills her former boss in cold blood which ends up scarring her for life.]]

* ChildrenForcedToKill: [[spoiler:''Violet'' murders Syndrome in cold blood by popping his head like a overinflated balloon with her Force Fields.]]

* DeadlyForceField: [[spoiler:Violet considers doing this to herself via putting a Force Field inside her own head and engorging it until it burst, only for Dash to talk her down as he breaks down crying, upon realizing his sister doesn't want to be a Super. It's ultimately how Violet brutally murders Syndrome at the end of the story by blowing his head up like a balloon with her Force Fields until it violently explodes.]]

* EvilBabysitter: Is not very pleasant and is outright abusive towards Violet who got a beating every time she tried to take control of the situation.
* InSeriesNickname: Violet gives her the unflattering nickname of Mrs. Licorice, seeing as she smells and reeks of it. True to her word, Caruso is downright nasty.
* TurnTheOtherCheek: How she abuses poor Violet, blaming her for everything Dash does and believing Violet's the one causing it. It's implied she started abusing Dash when he attacks her after he witnesses her attacking Violet.

* BreakTheCutie: [[spoiler:He breaks down upon hearing the deaths of his parents at the hands of the Mastermind, but gets over it very quickly due to the nifty gadgets that are at his disposal and becomes disheartened following his failure of the training program, forcing Violet to step up her game.]]

* BigBad: [[spoiler:Is revealed to be this as usual, and is behind everything. Including kidnapping Bob and Helen to trick Violet into thinking the Mastermind killed them. He's more evil than his film counterpart by a mile.]]
* BadBoss: Is a nasty one to Violet and Dash, threatening to kill them if they fail their training course (he ultimately doesn't go through with this, seeing as he needs them alive to complete his EvilPlan of converting them into his evil sidekicks). He's far more ruthless to Violet due to her anxiety and depression.
* TheCorrupter: [[spoiler:Syndrome becomes one to Violet and Dash, as he begins to turn her into an Agent of Evil as his personal sidekick, by using her own anxiety and lack of self-confidence against her, he then uses a evil making machine on Violet to fully corrupt her into a villainess, Dash on the other hand is far harder seeing as he has a far bigger morale compass than either of them.]]

* KilledOffForReal: [[spoiler:Much like in the film Syndrome dies, this time dying to his biggest fan's own daughter whom he abused horribly against her will, threatening to kidnap your baby brother to use as a weapon and kill your entire family will do that.]]

* PopGoesTheHuman: [[spoiler:Syndrome's fate is this via DeadlyForceField thanks to Violet, with her popping his head clean off with her Force Fields enlarging his head until it burst.]]

* AdaptationalBackstoryChange: Mirage reveals to Violet that she wanted to be an actress before becoming Syndrome's loyal lackey and dreams of doing so once she quits working for Syndrome, ultimately her boss's corruption causes her to work with the far less villainous [[spoiler:Mastermind]].

* TurnedAgainstTheirMasters: [[spoiler:Just like in the original film, though she's still evil.]]
* WhatTheHellHero: Mirage gives a nasty one to Violet. [[spoiler:Though it plays a critical role in Violet reforming back into a superhero.]] [[spoiler:She also slams Violet for killing Syndrome]].
* YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre: Gives a heartfelt one to Violet that reforms her back to her heroic self, [[spoiler:a far less moral superhero, seeing as she brutally murders Syndrome when he threatens to repeat his plans on her family, showing that much like Mirage's own corruption forcing her to stay evil, Violet's willing to kill evil people to keep her family safe]].

* BestFriends: With Bob Parr.
* DemotedToExtra: Doesn't get a lot of focus compared to his film counterpart.

* BadassAdorable: Like Uncle, like Niece. Though Lucy lacks superpowers, but is a skilled vocal impersonator, [[spoiler: which is enough to outright fool Syndrome into thinking she's the Mastermind (whom the real deal was busy fighting Violet), which plays a major role in freeing Bob and Helen and eventually Syndrome's death.]]

* PopularGirl: Is one of the most popular girls in Westview Jr. High if Violet's words are taken at face value.

* AdaptationalVillainy: [[spoiler:Big time, and near the climax, Violet actually turns ''evil'' via Syndrome's evil making machine and it looked to be permanent when she arrives to assist Syndrome, but upon seeing her parents nearly dead at his footsteps she switches back to being a superhero (though a far darker more amoral superhero), before killing Syndrome in cold blood, showing that this Violet is far more morally vile and cruel due to Syndrome's upbringing, showing us that this Violet is not afraid to commit murder on supervillains if it means keeping her family safe, making Violet more of an AntiHero than a true hero.]]
* BadassAdorable: Violet is downright adorable, but isn't one to be messed with, [[spoiler: she's also willing to resort to ''murder'' if her buttons are pressed hard enough as Syndrome finds out]].
* BigSisterInstinct: [[spoiler:Violet grows into this throughout the story, and is even willing to ''murder'' evil supervillains like Syndrome if it means keeping her brothers and parents safe.]]

* TheCutie
* DeadlyForceField: [[spoiler:Violet considers doing this to herself via putting a Force Field inside her own head and engorging it until it burst, only for Dash to talk her down as he breaks down crying. It's ultimately how Violet brutally murders Syndrome at the end of the story by blowing his head up like a balloon with her Force Fields until it violently explodes.]]

* BreakTheCutie: [[spoiler:He breaks down upon hearing the deaths of his parents, but gets over it very quickly due to the nifty gadgets that are at his disposal and becomes disheartened following his failure of the training program, forcing Violet to step up her game.]]
* InSpiteOfANail: Dash finding out that Violet's the one babysitting him instead of the despicable Mrs. Caruso forces him to not attempt to sneak off on the jet plane Helen borrows. Implying Caruso was likely the babysitter in the canon film where Dash snuck off that forced Violet to follow him.

* BerserkButton: Does not take well to finding out that Syndrome successfully turned his own kids against him.

* HeelRealization: Gains a very hard one [[spoiler:right as Syndrome is about to kill her and her husband after they're depowered by the stolen Nullifier and are badly bloodied and injured and her now evil kids arrive to finish the job...only when they attack their boss instead that turns the tide.]]

* ItsAllMyFault: [[spoiler:Helen blames herself for treating Violet so horribly after grounding her that lead to her, Dash and Jack-Jack falling into Syndrome's hands. She's also deeply disturbed and disheartened when she witnesses Violet (her own) daughter kill him brutally in front of her, meaning that Syndrome's death and murder, while committed by Violet ultimately traces back to Helen's grounding of Violet that started the story's events.]]

* BigBad:
* BadBoss: Is a nasty one to Violet and Dash, threatening to kill them if they fail their training course (he ultimately doesn't go through with this, seeing as he needs them alive to complete his EvilPlan). He's far more ruthless to Violet due to her anxiety and depression.
* TheCorrupter: [[spoiler:Syndrome becomes one to Violet and Dash, as he begins to turn her into an Agent of Evil as his personal sidekick, by using her own anxiety and lack of self-confidence against her, he then uses a evil making machine on Violet to fully corrupt her into a villainess.]]

* KickTheDog: Even moreso than his film self, he outright abuses and treats Violet horribly whenever she slips up during her job by threatening to kill Dash and Jack-Jack in front of her. Though it's done to fuel her rage and anger towards the idea of Supers, [[spoiler:he didn't account on his loyal minion, Mirage betraying him]].

* AdaptationalVillainy: PlayedWith [[spoiler:and ultimately {{Subverted}} by working with the Mastermind]].

* TurnedAgainstTheirMasters: [[spoiler:Just like in the original film.]]

* YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre: Gives a heartfelt one to Violet that reforms her back to her heroic self, [[spoiler:a far less moral superhero, seeing as she brutally murders Syndrome when he threatens to repeat his plans on her family, showing that much like Mirage's own corruption forcing her to stay evil, Violet's willing to kill evil people]].

* DePowered: [[spoiler:Her Nullifier can do this to all Supers. Violet is the first one to use it on herself, and immediately goes into a maddening protective stance by forcing it on Dash to remove his powers (who continuously dodges the lasers with his Super Speed), after Mirage talks the depowered Violet down over her actions and revealing her parents are alive and gives her a massive pep talk, Violet is able to restore her powers just before Syndrome steals it and uses it on Violet's parents and Frozone.]]
* EvilVersusEvil: Has a nasty rivarly with Syndrome, despite also being a supervillain on the same side, she agrees to help him capture Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl and ultimately turns against him by warning Violet that her boss isn't who he say he is.

* HeelFaceRevolvingDoor: [[spoiler:She joins forces with the surviving Supers to bring Syndrome down and ends up hiring Mirage to continue her villainous but noble work on bringing Supers back.]]

* ALighterShadeOfBlack: Despite being a typical supervillainess firmly on the side of Evil, the Mastermind is actually quite cordial with the Parr family (despite being a part of Bob's and Helen's rouges) and even congratulates Violet on stealing her Nullifier on her first attempt, stating that Violet has as big of a potential to surpass both of her parents. [[spoiler:She also warns Violet to not trust anything Syndrome says, which she takes to heart, despite not trusting her.]]

* AdaptationalVillainy: [[spoiler:Big time, and near the climax, Violet actually turns ''evil'' and it looked to be permanent when she arrives to assist Syndrome, but upon seeing her parents nearly dead at his footsteps she switches back to being a superhero (though a far darker more amoral superhero), before killing Syndrome in cold blood, showing that this Violet is far more morally vile and cruel due to Syndrome's upbringing, showing us that this Violet is not afraid to commit murder on supervillains if it means keeping her family safe, making this Violet more of an AntiHero who's nearly borderline evil.]]
* BadassAdorable: Violet is downright adorable, but isn't one to be messed with, [[spoiler: she's also willing to resort to ''murder'' if her buttons are pressed hard enough]].
* BigSisterInstinct: [[spoiler:Violet grows into this throughout the story, and is even willing to ''murder'' evil supervillains like Syndrome if it means keeping her brothers safe.]]

* DeadlyForceField: [[spoiler:How Violet brutally murders Syndrome at the end of the story by blowing his head up like a balloon with her Force Fields until it violently explodes.]]

* InSpiteOfANail: Dash finding out that Violet's the one babysitting him instead of the despicable Mrs. Caruso forces him to not attempt to sneak off on the jet plane Helen borrows. Implying Caruso was likely the babysitter in the canon where Dash snuck off that forced Violet to follow him.

* CharacterDevelopment: The story does a far better job of actually developing Helen than either the first or second films do (with the first film keeping Helen's development off-screen and despite her being the protagonist of the sequel). This is due to greater focus on her fragile relationship with the kids which the first film (of which this alternate story is a DarkerAndEdgier take on the first film's events) lacked.

* ItsAllMyFault: [[spoiler:Helen blames herself for treating Violet so horribly after grounding her that lead to her, Dash and Jack-Jack falling into Syndrome's hands. She's also deeply disturbed and disheartened when she witnesses Violet (her own) daughter kill him brutally in front of her, meaning that Syndrome's death and murder, while committed by Violet ultimately traces back to Helen's grounding of Violet.]]

* TheCorrupter: [[spoiler:Syndrome becomes one to Violet and Dash, as he begins to turn her into an Agent of Evil as his personal sidekick, by using her own anxiety and lack of self-confidence against her.]]

* ALighterShadeOfBlack: Despite being a typical supervillainess firmly on the side of Evil, the Mastermind is actually quite cordial with the Parr family (despite being a part of Bob's and Helen's rouges) and even congratulates Violet on stealing her Nullifier on her first attempt, stating that Violet has as big of a potential to surpass both of her parents. [[spoiler:She also warns Violet to not trust anything Syndrome says, which she takes to heart.]]

!! Dashiell Robert Parr/The Dash

* BreakTheCutie: [[spoiler:He breaks down upon hearing the deaths of his parents, and becomes disheartened following his failure of the training program, forcing Violet to step up her game.]]
* InSpiteOfANail: Dash finding out that Violet's the one babysitting him instead of the despicable Mrs. Caruso forces him to not attempt to sneak off on the jet plane Helen borrows. Implying Caruso was likely the babysitter in the canon scene where Dash snuck off that forced Violet to follow him.

* DemotedToExtra: Not demoted, but more or less swapped roles with his daughter Violet who's takes over the role.
* PapaWolf: Does not take to having his own kids turned evil too well with him threatening to murder Syndrome.

* AdaptationalJerkass: Far more ruder and punishing to Violet and Dash compared to her canonical self. Her entire character arch is overcoming her faults as a mother.
* CharacterDevelopment: The story does a far better job of actually developing Helen than either the first or second films do (with the first film keeping Helen's development off-screen). This is due to greater focus on her relationship with the kids which the first film (of which this alternate story is a DarkerAndEdgier take on the first film's events) lacked.
* HeelRealization: Gains a very hard one [[spoiler:right as Syndrome is about to kill her and her husband after they're depowered by the stolen Nullifier and her now evil kids arrive to finish the job...only when they attack their boss instead.]]
* MamaBear: Does not take to hearing the news that her own kids are now her hated enemies very well to the point that she's all too willing to murder Syndrome.
* ItsAllMyFault: [[spoiler: Helen blames herself for treating Violet horribly that lead to her, Dash and Jack-Jack falling into Syndrome's hands, she's also deeply disturbed and disheartened when she witnesses Violet (her own) daughter kill him brutally.]]

* SpannerInTheWorks: [[spoiler:Her ability to change her voice to sound just like the Mastermind is what ultimately what helps bring Syndrome down.]]

* EvilAunt:

* BigBad

* EvilVsEvil: Has a nasty rivarly with Syndrome, despite also being a supervillain on the same side, she agrees to help him capture Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl and ultimately turns against him by warning Violet that her boss isn't who he say he is.

* RebelliousPrincess

* BreakTheCutie: [[spoiler:He breaks down following his failure of the training program
* ForWantANail: Dash finding out that Violet's the one babysitting him instead of the despicable Mrs. Caruso forces him to not attempt to sneak off on the jet plane Helen borrows. Implying Caruso was likely the babysitter in the canon scene where Dash snuck off that made Violet follow him.

* ItsAllMyFault: [[spoiler: Helen blames herself for treating Violet horribly that lead to her, Dash and Jack-Jack falling into Syndrome's hands, she's also deeply disturbed when she witnesses Violet (her own) daughter kills him brutally.]]

* BadBoss: Is a nasty one to Violet and Dash, threatening to kill them if they fail their training course (he ultimately doesn't go through with this, seeing as he needs them alive). He's far more ruthless to Violet due to her anxiety and depression.

* TurnedAgainstTheirMasters

* YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre: Gives a heartfelt one to Violet that reforms her back to her heroic self, [[spoiler:a far less moral superhero, seeing as she brutally murders Syndrome when he threatens to repeat his plans on her family, showing that much like Mirage's own corruption, Violet's willing to kill evil people]].

* GadgeteerGenuis: [[spoiler:She's the inventor of the Nullifier which can strip Supers of their powers, and Syndrome orders Violet to steal it for him so he can use it to kill Violet's parents.]]

* KarmaHoudini: [[spoiler:Despite being the Nullifier's inventor, the Mastermind doesn't get any punishment for the attempted kidnapping and bombing attack, unless the Parrs come into direct conflict with her.]]

* YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre: Gives a heartfelt one to Violet that reforms her back to her heroic self.

* AdaptationalVillainy: [[spoiler:Big time, and near the climax, Violet actually turns ''evil'' and it looked to be permanent when she arrives to assist Syndrome, but upon seeing her parents nearly dead at his footsteps she switches back to being a superhero, though not before killing Syndrome in cold blood, showing that this Violet is far more morally corrupt due to Syndrome's upbringing, meaning that this Violet is not afraid to commit murder on supervillains if it means keeping her family safe, making this Violet more of an AntiHero.]]
* BadassAdorable: Violet is downright adorable, but isn't one to be messed with, [[spoiler: she's also willing to resort to ''murder'' if her buttons are pressed]].

* BreakTheCutie: [[spoiler:Being told that your parents are dead, being forced to work for a mad supervillain who was once your father's biggest fan and survive his deadly Omnidroids during your training and commit a theft of a rival villian's Nullifier. It's no wonder Violet snaps and kills her former boss in cold blood which ends up scarring her for life.]]
* CharacterDevelopment: Goes from a shy, non-confident teenage girl with severe social anxiety, depression, to a powerful confident superhero at the end, even though Violet was [[spoiler:forced to murder Syndrome.]]
* ChildrenForcedToKill: [[spoiler:''Violet'' murders Syndrome in cold blood.]]

* DeadlyForceField: [[spoiler:How Violet brutally murders Syndrome at the end of the story by blowing his head up like a balloon with her Force Field and bursting it.]]

** [[spoiler:Happens during the FinalBattle when Violet is in the middle of delivering a nasty NoHoldsBeatdown on Syndrome, using the same words from the earlier conversation. Unlike last time, it doesn't stick as Violet murders Syndrome in a cold blooded rage.]]
* IJustWantToBeNormal: To darker extremes unlike the film, Violet is willing to commit suicide if it means she lacks superpowers, [[spoiler:she uses the stolen Nullifier to accomplish her dream life, only to realize the price she paid was losing support from Dash]].

* AdaptationalBadass: Almost as much as his sister.

* BadassAdorable
* BreakTheCutie
* ForWantANail: Dash finding out that Violet's the one babysitting him instead of the despicable Mrs. Caruso forces him to not attempt to sneak off on the jet plane Helen borrows. Implying Caruso was likely the babysitter in the canon scene where Dash snuck off.

* HeelRealization: Gains a very hard one [[spoiler:right as Syndrome is about to kill her and her husband after they're depowered by the stolen Nullifier and her now evil kids arrive to finish the job.]]

* ItsAllMyFault: [[spoiler: Helen blames herself for treating Violet horribly that lead to her, Dash and Jack-Jack falling into Syndrome's hands.]]

* KilledOffForReal: [[spoiler:Much like in the film Syndrome dies, this time dying to his biggest fan's own daughter whom he abused horribly against her will, threatening to kidnap your baby brother to use as a weapon and kill your parents will do that.]]
* KickTheDog: Even moreso than his film self, he outright abuses and treats Violet horribly whenever she slips up during her job by threatening to kill Dash and Jack-Jack. Though it's done to fuel her rage and anger towards the idea of Supers, [[spoiler:he didn't account on his loyal minion, Mirage betraying him]].

* DemotedToExtra: Not demoted, but more or less swapped roles with his daughter Violet.
* TheMacGauffin: Becomes the end goal for Syndrome's plans, thankfully Violet and Dash arrive in time to prevent their parents and Frozone from getting killed.

* AdaptationalJerkass: Far more ruder and punishing to Violet and Dash compared to her canonical self. This becomes her entire arch.
* CharacterDevelopment: The story does a far better job of actually developing Helen than either the first or second films do. This is due to greater focus on her relationship with the kids which the first film (of which this alternate story is a DarkerAndEdgier take on the first film's events) lacked.

* KilledOffForReal: [[spoiler:Much like in the film Syndrome dies, this time to his biggest fan's own daughter whom he abused horribly against her will, threatening to kidnap your baby brother and kill your parents will do that.]]
* KickTheDog: Even moreso than his film self, he outright abuses and treats Violet horribly whenever she slips up during her job. Though it's done to fuel her rage and anger towards the idea of Supers.

* AdaptationalVillainy: PlayedWith [[spoiler:and ultimately {{Subverted}} by working with the Mastermind]]

* TeamMom: Forced to become one in order to protect Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack. [[spoiler:She's the glue that keeps Violet and Dash from going off on the deep end.]]
* HeelFaceRevolvingDoor: [[spoiler:She's still an antagonist despite being the one to ultimately end Syndrome's plans. She ends up working with the Mastermind]].

* AdaptionalJerkass: Far more ruder and punishing to Violet and Dash compared to her canonical self. This becomes her entire arch.

* TheMcGauffin: Becomes the end goal for Syndrome's plans, thankfully Violet and Dash arrive in time to prevent their parents and Luciuis from getting killed.

* AdaptionalJerkAss: Far more ruder and punishing to Violet and Dash compared to her canonical self. This becomes her entire arch.

* AdaptationalVillainly: [[spoiler:Big time, and near the climax, Violet actually turns ''evil'' and it looked to be permanent when she arrives to assist Syndrome, but upon seeing her parents nearly dead at his footsteps she switches back to being a superhero, though not before killing Syndrome in cold blood, showing that this Violet is far more morally corrupt due to Syndrome's upbringing, meaning that this Violet is not afraid to commit murder on supervillains if it means keeping her family safe, making this Violet more of an AntiHero.]]

* AdaptationalVillainly: Nowhere near as much as his sister Violet, seeing as he has a far bigger resolve to be a hero than his sister.

* AdaptationalVillainly: PlayedWith [[spoiler:and ultimately {{Subverted}} by working with the Mastermind]]

* CharacterDevelopment: Gains arguably the biggest one

* AdaptationalVillainly: [[spoiler:Big time, though she switches back to being a superhero by the end, though not before killing Syndrome in cold blood, showing that this Violet is far more morally corrupt due to Syndrome's upbringing, meaning that this Violet is not afraid to commit murder on supervillains if it means keeping her family safe.]]
* BadassAdorable: Violet is downright adorable, but isn't one to be messed with.
* BigSisterInstinct: [[spoiler:Violet grows into this throughout the story, and is even willing to ''murder'' if it means keeping her brothers safe.]]
* BreakTheCutie: [[spoiler:Being told that your parents are dead, being forced to work for a mad supervillain who was once your father's biggest fan and survive his deadly Omnidroids during your training and commit a theft of a rival villian's Nullifier. It's no wonder Violet snaps and kills her former boss in cold blood.]]

* DeadlyForceField: [[spoiler:How Violet brutally murders Syndrome at the end by blowing his head up like a balloon with her Force Field and bursting it.]]

* TheHighQueen
* NamedintheAdaptation: She is named Katherine.
* RelatedintheAdaptation: She and the Evil Queen are sisters in the book, making Snow White's stepmother also her EvilAunt.

* GodSaveUsFromTheQueen

* TheHighQueen

* AllLovingHero

* AdaptationalKarma: In the film, the Coachman gets off scot-free, but in this book, the good fairies punish him by turning him into a donkey.

* GodSaveUsFromTheQueen