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No hate on the Natasha x Bruce relationship, but it just wasn’t the right move imo.

Disclaimer: I know most people on here may not share my opinion, and it seems wrong how I’m gonna go about this, but this is the only way I can think of to keep them together.

I’m also gonna tweak the story to add in references to the 616 comics.

Plot: During the experiment gone wrong, rather than him Hulking out instantly, there’d be a big explosion. Betty would’ve rushed in to help Bruce, only to be shoved into a wall, injured but alive. The opening scene stays mostly the same, but unknown to all parties involved, there was another unintended consequence of said experiment. One that would emerge 5 years later.

During the battle at culver, when Thunderhead and his lackeys are restraining Betty and she starts screaming, her eyes and skin would’ve turned red, she’d increase in build and height, The Red She-Hulk is born. Yes, that’s right, during the explosion, she would’ve also been exposed to the Gamma Radiation. Only it laid dormant. She would’ve rushed to destroy the sonic cannons and Bruce would’ve saw and would’ve been shocked. Before the helicopter starts shooting at them, Hulk would’ve said “Betty?”. During the explosion, Betty would’ve been unharmed, having absorbed the flames into her person then releasing it, injuring Ross and his platoon. Betty would’ve reverted to normal and fainted, not used to said transformation.

In the cave, Betty would’ve awoken and the shock at seeing Hulk would’ve caused her second transformation, and she would’ve actually managed to actually get a good punch on him. Hulk wouldn’t have gotten too angry, as it’s still Betty. They’d have a conversation that goes sort of like this:

Hulk: (upon seeing Betty’s form) Hulk……hurt Betty. Hulk did this…….Hulk sorry he turn Betty into……(points at himself).

Betty: No. It’s not your fault, Bruce. You didn’t know.

Hulk: Dunderhead know about Red Betty?

Betty: He does now.(she takes his hand)

Most of the film can go the same, only Betty would’ve assisted Hulk against Blonsky.

Rather than them being separated, Betty would’ve followed Bruce, warning Thunderbolt “stay away from him, and stay away from me.” Thunderbolt would’ve reluctantly called off the search…..for now.

Film ends the same, only we’d actually see him transform, only he has better control because Betty is by his side.

And no, I’m not exchanging her for Natasha in endgame so don’t ask.

ETA: I considered having Betty become Red Harpy, but I figured that would’ve been too OP.

I(18M) was dating this girl, let’s call her N(18F). Things were going well, until her father caught us at the local skating rink in a fancy car. The next day she tried explaining things, but I refused and took back a necklace I’d gifted her. She demanded it back, but I refused. AITJ.

After the Principal threatens to withdraw Brielle’s letter of recommendation, Isa would’ve responded “If you can choose not to recommend Brielle, I can choose to show this to the board” revealing she recorded her mom’s threat. The principal would’ve stated “you’d do this to your own mother”, Isa would’ve responded “Yes” and issued an ultimatum of her own: her mom hears what they have to say, or not only will she play the recording in front of the board, but she will also cut contact immediately after she turns 18. The principal would’ve tried to scold Isa but Isa would’ve called her mom out for never supporting her and forcing her ideals on her. The principal would’ve stated she wanted what’s best for Isa, but Isa would’ve told her mom “No, you only want what’s best for YOU.” and would’ve prepared to go show the video to the board, but the principal would’ve stopped her and relented, realizing Isa is more important than any grade week.

Isa and Brielle would’ve showed the presentation as normal and the board would’ve liked it.

Maya’s bio mom, Catherine would’ve visited at the end, revealing she’s filing for divorce from Richard and taking Olivia with her, as she overheard Richard’s threats and decided enough was enough. When asked how she managed it, Catherine would’ve told Maya she went public about what Richard did, which cost him his campaign, and triggered an investigation that revealed Richard’s illegal dealings. Catherine got everything the government didn’t take in the divorce. Catherine would’ve told Maya she’s welcome to visit anytime as she intends to regain every second Richard stole from them.

When everyone confronts Troy for apparently letting Sharpay sabotage them, he’d reveal he was only putting up with it so she wouldn’t try to get them fired. He’d remind them that Sharpay’s parents own the country club, which means their jobs are in Sharpay’s hands, so he kind of had no choice. Chad and the others would’ve told Troy he should’ve come to them, as they’re all his friends.

They would’ve all confronted Sharpay in front of her parents about her actions, and Troy would’ve demanded she leave the Wildcats alone, or he’d quit all together. Stating “it’s all of us, or none of us”. Fulton, who’d have seen the whole thing, would’ve decided he’d had enough and would’ve rescinded the ban and would’ve told Mr and Mrs. Evans that he doesn’t care if he gets fired, he(and they) can’t continue to let Sharpay do this to people. They’d surprisingly take the Wildcats side and would’ve allowed it, threatening to cut Sharpay’s allowance if she doesn’t go with the program.

Film ends mostly the same.

In belated celebration of the 20th anniversary. I’m gonna add a scene to the film:

When Doc asks Lightning to name a time he cared about something other than himself, he would’ve told Doc about what happened with Carl(Struck By Lightning book) and how he got betrayed by him for a sponsor deal. He would’ve stated that since that day he vowed never to let anyone else that close to him anymore. Doc would’ve understood, but would’ve told him, “that’s still no excuse to push everyone away that’s trying to help you”, and Lightning would’ve still countered the same as in canon.

This could’ve given us more insight of Lightning’s character and made his reformation more meaningful, cause it would’ve shown Lightning wasn’t ALWAYS a hotshot arrogant jerk.

While the story and overall theme was good, I do believe the story could use a bit of polishing, especially when it comes to the timing between the first and second films.

• Mavis and Johnny’s wedding would have taken place roughly a year to 18 months after the events of the first film.

• During the father-daughter dance, Dracula would’ve admitted to Mavis that there’s still a part of him that fears that letting humans into the hotel could potentially set things back and put both humans and monsters in danger despite the fact he knows the times have changed since…..that day. But he promises he’ll do his best to get over that fear for her sake and his own.

• After Dracula sings his song, Mavis would’ve revealed her pregnancy, and Dracula would’ve still reacted the same.

• I would’ve had Mavis give the “Scary Face” during the “Cravings” scene.

• After Dennis’ birth, there’d be a photo montage of his moments as an infant(i.e his first holidays, him throwing up on Dracula, learning how to walk, maybe even a few of him and Winnie.)

• Dracula would’ve acknowledged the fact that Mavis’s overprotectiveness is his fault, stating he wished it hadn’t taken him so long to set a better example. He would’ve also revealed Mother Dracula was even WORSE when it came to overprotecting, barely letting him go out even AFTER he got his fangs.

• When Mavis claims the wolf pups are too rough for Dennis, Dracula would pointed out “But Mavey, you know Winnie’s there to keep them in check.” Mavis would’ve relented.

• Before Dracula would try his methods, he’d try to train Dennis in the same fashion he did with Mavis at first, to no avail, which would cause Dracula to go to the measures he did in canon.

• When teasing Dennis about his crush on Winnie, Dracula would stated “Now that I think about it, she’s kind of the reason you were born”. And Dracula would’ve told Dennis an abridged version of the events of the first film, ending it with “after Winnie tracked your daddy’s scent, I flew in the sun to bring him back, and then they got married and had you”. This would’ve resonated in Dennis, making he and Winnie’s future “zing” more meaningful.

• Dracula would’ve stopped himself at the last moment before throwing Dennis off the tower, realizing he’s taking the whole “vampire” thing too far. This would also cause Drac to realize his actual fear was that if Dennis wasn’t a vampire, he could potentially lose him to old age, and he would’ve ended the training right there, but the tower would’ve still collapsed, culminating in Mavis deciding to move as in canon.

• When Vlad arrives, Dracula would’ve actually refused to let Vlad scare the fangs out of Dennis, which would’ve started the argument in canon. Dracula would’ve revealed how he got his fangs: Vlad made him scare his pet raccoon, which culminated in Dracula vowing never to speak to Vlad again. Dracula would’ve said he never told anyone because it still haunts him. Dennis would’ve still ran away.

• The ending goes more or less the same.