Reasons To Dislike Terms Of Endearment

Previously, in the adventures of The World’s Superheroes series, one of our main characters has encountered the Evil Enemy, but, before any fight or confrontation can take place, something else happens.

“You wanna know who I am, you crazy Evil Enemy? You can just call me West. I’m ‘super special awesome’ and also the Leader of The World’s Superheroes. Oh, and that one over there’s East, one of my not-as-awesome-as-me sidekicks. Then there’s-”

“Please don’t be delusional my sweet little cupcake. You are not the Leader, okay?”

“Ugh, don’t call me ‘cupcake’ East.”

“But you didn’t want me to call you Rose.”

“’Course not. It’s not even a part of my name.”

“Then you rejected Lily.”

“Well, duh, I hate lilies. And I’m rejecting ‘cupcake’ too. Can’t you just call me by my name? W-E-S-T. West. How hard is it to say that East?”

“Do not worry. I will come up with something that I’m sure you’d like.”

“Uff, I’d really rather you wouldn’t.”

*Notes:
- This is part 5 of The Adventures Of The World’s Superheroes series, a story told in several short posts
- Part 4
- Image with added text was modified by Freya Yuki (CC:BY-SA) based on the image by hayashinomura (CC:BY-SA) from deviantArt
- Rose in the image is meant to symbolize the flower mentioned in the story while the figure is meant to symbolize the Superheroes since said figure can come across as someone who fights against evil
- YouTube video features the English version of the song Golden Time Lover, from the anime Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood, as sung by Shadowlink4321 (Daniel Alvarez); song was chosen because its lyrics seem to speak of superheroes with the mentions of having to fight, victory, defeat, etc.

How To Be Annoying Like The Evil Enemy?

“Hello The World. It is I, your worst nightmare. I am here to destroy you and lay waste to you and make all your Citizens suffer. You will all experience much misery and sadness and despair and lots of other negative emotions and feelings.

“Why? Because, duh, I’m Evil. That’s why they call me the Evil Enemy. Haha. No one can stop me. Because I am all-powerful and invincible. Prepare to meet your doom. Haha.”

“Hey, you. Yeah, you. I’m talking to you. Just what do you think you’re doing? I’m not gonna let you harm The World or any of its Citizens. So why don’tcha just go back to wherever you came from?”

“And just who are you supposed to be? Get out of my way. The World will end today. Haha. And you can’t stop me. Haha. By the way, that was my very evil laugh. It’s supposed to show you just how evil I am. You’d better be scared.”

*Notes:
- This is part 4 of The Adventures Of The World’s Superheroes series, a story told in several short posts
- Part 3
- Image with added text was modified by Freya Yuki (CC:BY-SA) based on the image by hayashinomura (CC:BY-SA) from deviantArt
- Image is meant to symbolize the Evil Enemy because the figure in said image looks quite evil and dark
- YouTube video features the English version of Blaze, from the anime Shakugan No Shana, as sung by MOM0KI; song was chosen because the lyrics speaks of the world, the evil that surrounds it and how one fights against this darkness

What Lover’s Quarrel Can End The World?

Previously on the Adventures of The World’s Superheroes: one of our main characters still can’t get over a certain Lover’s Quarrel. Needless to say, even now, they’re still talking about it.

“Argh, pay attention, will you? Seriously, considering how powerful those 2 are since they are Superheroes like us, they could easily end up destroying The World. Consider the horrible possibilities.”

“Oh, I don’t think they’ll go that far, dear. They seem reluctant to take out their weapons and resort to a physical fight. They usually fight with just words, which really goes to show just how much they really love each other. Isn't that romantic and sweet?”

“Ugh, what the? Take this seriously, would you? One of them could snap at any moment. They-”

“That’s why we’re here dear, to keep those 2 in line and help them protect The World as Superheroes.”

“Seriously, if it’s just those 2, The World would be over by now. They’ll plunge us into so many World Wars, the entire planet won’t know what hit it and it’ll be the end of The World as we know it. Those two should learn to just calm down and stop trying to claw each other’s eyes out or something.”

*Notes:
- This is part 3 of The Adventures Of The World’s Superheroes series, a story told in several short posts
- Part 2
- Image is from the Fire Emblem: Awakening Nintendo 3DS game from Amazon.com
- Pic is meant to represent the deadly fight/lover's quarrel between the two superheroes

Should You Be More Worried About A Lover's Quarrel Or The End Of The World?

“What’s the matter, dear? You look upset. Don’t tell me you’re still worrying about our fellow Superheroes having their usual Lover’s Quarrel?”

“For the last time, don’t call me that. Argh. Seriously. And what else could I be worrying about? If it’s not a threat to The World, it’s those two arguing and fighting. Lately, it seems like the latter’s been happening even more than the former.”

“Come on dear, stop worrying. Those 2 always manage to patch things up anyway. It’ll all be all right, you’ll see.”

“Seriously, don’t you get it? Argh. This is not something that should be taken lightly. This is really very serious, I swear.”

“And what’s so serious about this dear? Those two fighting is normal for them, you know? Very normal. Frankly, I’d be more worried if they weren’t having their usual daily spats. That could be a possible sign of the Apocalypse or the End of The World.”

*Notes:
- This is part 2 of The Adventures Of The World’s Superheroes series, a story told in several short posts
- Part 1
- Image is a screenshot from the PSP video game entitled Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom
- Pic is meant to symbolize the lover's quarrel between the two superheroes

The Lover’s Quarrel - Cute, Fun, Amusing?

“Argh. I can’t believe those two are at it again. Seriously, when will they stop? They should know better. Ugh.”

“Calm down, will you? You’re just getting yourself all stressed out, dear.”

“Don’t call me that. Are you even listening to me? Did you even hear what I said?”

“Of course I heard you… dear. I’m always listening to you. But, in this case, I don’t even have to. Those 2 argue on what seems to be a daily basis. It’s not even a surprise anymore. So, what are our dearest friends arguing about now? I take it that it’s quite serious if you’re so upset.”

“Grr… I swear, those two…”

“Come now, I think it’s cute. Their lover’s quarrels are always so amusing and fun to watch.”

“Argh. I can’t believe you just said that. Cute? Seriously? If it were anyone else, it wouldn’t matter. But you know who those 2 are and what they’re supposed to be. Ugh, I swear, I have no idea how they became The World’s Superheroes.”

“Well, with our power and strength and magical abilities and-”

“Can it, will you? I know all that. You know that’s not what I meant. Seriously, someone needs to tell those 2 that ‘with great power, comes great responsibility’. They’re supposed to be looking out for the Citizens of The World. Instead, all they do is argue all the time. I swear, they never stop. Ugh.”

“Come on dear. They do get along as well. Besides, they’re not the only Superheroes around here. They’ve got us to help them out. We’re Superheroes too, you know?”

“Just as well that we are. After all, someone needs to be responsible.”

*Notes:
- This is part 1 of The Adventures Of The World’s Superheroes series, a story told in several short posts
- Part 2
- Image is a screenshot from the Beyond the Boundary Collector's Edition [Blu-ray] anime from Amazon.com
- Pic is meant to represent the lover's quarrel between the 2 superheroes

What Would You Do If Your Dreams Are Broken And How Can People Pay For Their Cruelty?

“No, not again,” you cry out in frustration, eyes watering. “But, but why? What am I doing wrong? Why can’t this just turn out okay?”

There is no satisfactory response. All you get is a cold, unfeeling rejection form letter staring at you. It wasn’t even personal and it couldn’t have sounded less sincere if it tried. They say that they’re sorry but you know they’re really not.

You sigh. Why does this have to happen? You’ve been trying for months and the result is always the same. How is this fair?

You want to cry out your hurt and your despair and you can’t stop the tears as they fall down your face. But you swipe them away with your hand, willing yourself to stop crying. You can’t cry, not now anyway. You need to focus. You need to try and fix this.

Eventually, you find someone to talk to, but you can’t see their face and they tell you nothing that can help. You just want some advice, you just want to know what you’re doing wrong so you can fix it. But they say nothing of use. They just belittle you and make accusations and assumptions without really looking at the facts. You keep trying to explain, asking for a chance, telling them to reconsider.

Your mind repeats a mantra of ‘please, someone give me a chance, what did I do wrong, please reconsider, please someone hear me out, someone listen to me, please’.

But it’s no use.

You’re faced with unsympathetic and cruel people who couldn’t care less, who think that just because they’re so successful and rich and have accomplished so much that they can just look down on everyone else and mistreat them.

No one understands you. You struggle not to cry all over again, standing up to just leave, unable to take this anymore. You can’t help but feel bitter and resentful, thinking this is so unfair.

Outside, as you stare up at the dark starry sky, you let your emotions and feelings wash over you. You can’t help but feel so angry and frustrated, furious and pissed off. You wish it didn’t have to be this way. You just want your voice to be heard.

One day, you think, some day, these people, all those who rejected you, all those who never gave you a chance, all those who were never there, they will get what’s coming to them. “This I swear, this I promise,” you solemnly say with only the stars and the moon as your witness.

Years pass. You didn’t lie. You kept your promise.

In the end, everyone did get what they deserved.

*Notes:
- Image with added text was modified by Freya Yuki (CC:BY-SA) based on the image by CoDLia (CC:BY-SA) from deviantArt
- Image is meant to represent the sadness of the main character in the short story
- YouTube video features a song entitled “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams” by Green Day