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However, the equation goes both ways. Sometimes, even the most kind and loving [[The Messiah|Messiah]] can get downright scary when those close to them are in danger. Once you've [[Kick the Dog|kicked the]] [[The Hero|hero's]] [[Morality Pet]] off a cliff, you can expect the hero to do things that he wouldn't even consider otherwise.
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* In ''[[Eight 8-Bit Theater (Webcomic)|Eight Bit Theater]]'', [[Complete Monster|Black Mage]] is very powerful, but not very successful, and fails miserably at trying to kill the other light warriors. When he finally does achieve ultimate power and kills the other light warriors, he accidentally kills [[The Messiah|White Mage]], the only thing in the universe he cares about. When the other light warriors and White Mage are resurrected, Black Mage soon loses his ultimate power.
* In ''[[Order of the Stick (Webcomic)|Order of the Stick]]: [[Start of Darkness]]'', Redcloak can't die because it's a prequel, so his brother ends up paying for their evilness instead.
 
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* In ''[[Doctor HorriblesHorrible's Sing -Along Blog (Web Video)|Dr. Horrible]]'', [[Villain Protagonist|The title character]] attempts to kill [[Smug Snake|Captain Hammer]] in order to get into the League of Evil. In doing this, he indirectly causes the death of {{spoiler|[[The Messiah|Penny]], his girlfriend}}; thus allowing him entry into the League. He wins, but in the [[Pyrrhic Victory|worst way]] possible.
 
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