Anti-villain motivations besides “tragic past”

the-right-writing:

  • They do bad things because they’re scared.
  • They’re gullible or misinformed. Example: somebody who has been told the heroes are out to hurt them.
  • They are desperate for interaction, validation, kindness, or attention, and the dark side gives them those things. 
  • They want to change their allegiance, but are pressured by people close to them to stay evil.
  • They have an otherwise noble goal that they will do literally anything to achieve. Example: somebody who wants to protect their child, even if it means throwing other children into danger.
  • They’re convinced they are inherently evil because they’ve always been treated as a threat and weren’t given a chance to be anything else.

curioosity:

Her mind keeps on going back to Aku, was that… was she missing him? She remembers the time when he presented her with a grand bedroom of her own, specifically catered to her tastes. When he offered her advice when she needed it the most. God, she felt awful being so selfish and stupid and-

Despite being the Deliverer of Darkness, Azura knew in her heart that he would never hurt her.

This hat… is… it needs to come off!

*ugly sobbing*