Category:Fallen Heroes

Heroes walk a thin line between good and evil and many once-proud Heroes have Fallen into negativity or descended further into darkness fighting against people they once protected and/or fought alongside. Some end up becoming even worse than those they opposed.

Originally protagonists or forces of good these Villains turn evil due to events in their lives such as being corrupted by other Villains, relationships, or any in which they question whether or not the good side is worth fighting for.

Fallen Heroes or Heroes Turned to the Dark Side are usually the end result of being Betrayed, Vengeful, Tragic, In Love, exposed to Corrupting Influences, Deal Makers, Brainwashers, Extortionists, Blackmailers and/or Bond Destroyers. However, some Heroes can turn for the sake of greed (i.e. "From Sugar to Excrement").

In the worst cases some Heroes Turned to the Dark Side can become Purely Evil to add drama as they are willing to be evil without remorse or other positive qualities. However, some can still redeem themselves, especially if they were Minions who turned on their masters or themselves after realizing how evil they were. Villains who were mind-controlled can count as this if they were good before being controlled.

There are various scenarios for why these individuals turned to the dark side though said individuals often fall into multiple scenarios:
 * From Zero to Nightmare: A scenario where the said hero turned to the dark side in this way often became a shocking event for either viewer, heroes or other people that found out. Reason of this mainly because the said hero always looked down upon, his/her existence was ignored, and/or worse, considered as an outcast or an individual that often being abused by other people that dislike/hate them (either the Big Bads or minor villains) no matter what kind of good/heroic efforts that he/she did for others' acknowledgement. Once this individual turned to the dark side, they (usually) became feared by many people, includes heroes that faced them.
 * From Victim to Villain: In this sub-scenario, these characters were once people who tried to be friendly and do good, but were rewarded with injustice and ingratitude by society. Often, they were victims of bullying or abuse, and eventually they were pushed so hard they finally snapped and now seek revenge on the very society or people that shunned and hated them. Despite their tragic nature, very few of these characters actually are redeemable. Not because they are Pure Evil but because they almost never forgive or forget and/or are now completely insane and cannot be reasoned with. They enact the same or even worse cruelties on tormentors and even innocents making them no different or worse than them.
 * Not Good with Rejection: Character may have once had acquaintances or love interests who befriended them prior. One day the individuals made an offer, confessed their love and/or presented a certain proposal to the heroes which the heroes rejected. The individual, unable to cope and thus turned to the dark side. Generally, the worse the heroes rejects the individual, the farther that individual turns to the dark side.
 * Being an Extremist: A character has well-intentioned goals for the greater good, but their methods and ultimate ends are proven to be very extreme to the point that they become something that is greatly despised, whether by those whom they know, the heroes, or themselves. The said actions may even potentially drive them to the dark side as well even if they become Anti-Villains.
 * From Sugar to Excrement: These characters were once revered but turned evil, either by greed, lust or because they were "tired" of being good bringing shock and despair to those who knew them.
 * From Defender of Life to Power-Hungry: In this sub-scenario these Heroes wanted to protect others but eventually realize that they can use their powers to get more.
 * Being Possessed/Brainwashed: Once heroic these characters were either possessed or brainwashed by another villain or corruptive presence and consequently became villains. However, this is the rarest and most controversial form of a hero turning to the dark side since they did not turn evil by their own free will and essentially had to be programmed into being villainous.
 * Desperation: These characters were people who, despite having followed the rules of life and following their principles, are even affected by the crisis both socially and economically, and puts them in danger of putting their daily lives or the things they have managed to maintain during years ( a company, for example) to ruin; this causes these characters to fall into (irrational) despair, in order to prolong, or even to "eradicate" the inevitable, forcing them to break the rules and act immorally, whether stealing things (such as money obviously), kidnapping, or even killing the people who persecute them, either for economic reasons, or because they witness their crimes.