Writing Prompts

A Villain to Every Hero

"I hate you," she spat.

"And at the same time, you love me. That's why you haven't killed me yet, isn't it?"

"I loved you once, but I see what a mistake that was"

"Hmmm. No, I think you still love me. Here we are, a war raging all around us, you with a sword in hand, and we're talking. If you didn't love me, my head would be on the ground right now, don't you think?"

"Arrrgh!" And she lunged at him, because, deep down in her heart of hearts, she knew he was right, and it hurt.

(Here's the extended part. I couldn't. make up my mind of which one sounded better)

When his end drew near, he smiled, and started to laugh, because he knew he was right, he could see the pain in her eyes. However, his laughter wasn't cruel or malicious, he was not laughing for the pain he caused her, he was laughing because he had been right the whole time, she loved him. Knowing he was loved, is what caused his joy, she hadn't given up on him. He laughed because he had shown the world that she was the best woman a man could hope for.

And so he died with a smile, knowing he had succeeded in showing the world that she was more than just a petty thief, she was a hero.

He had made himself the villain so she could be the hero.