Early Life of Sue Dibny: an Alternate Universe Story

In this alternate universe tale, Sue Dibny isn't just the beloved wife of Ralph Dibny, also known as the Elongated Man, she's much more. Here's how the story might unfold: Title: The Elongated Woman: Stretched Too Thin In the earlier days of Ralph's career as the Elongated Man, Sue Dibny had been a constant source of support and encouragement. When seeing the struggles Ralph went through while trying to control his newly acquired powers, Sue proved to be a rock, helping him adapt and develop his skills. Ralph obtained his powers through a concentrate of a rare fruit called Gingold, known for its elastic properties. Sue had always been intrigued by the Gingold fruit ever since she first saw its effects on Ralph. During one of Ralph's missions, Sue, out of concern for him, followed him without his knowledge. She ended up in a secret laboratory, where she stumbled upon a potent form of Gingold that had not yet been processed. Curiosity overcame her, and she got exposed to a hefty dose of it. Sue's body absorbed the Gingold extracts, causing her cells to experience a similar transformation to Ralph's, even stronger due to the potency. In due course, she realized she had the same powers as her husband, but with even better elasticity control due to the higher Gingold potency. At first, Sue kept her powers a secret, practicing and honing them whenever Ralph was out on a mission. However, when a crisis emerged that Ralph couldn't handle on his own, Sue revealed her abilities. She became the Elongated Woman, using her knack for investigating and knowledge about her husband's powers to aid him. The duo faced several challenges, being heroes and managing their personal life. Sue found it hard to balance her life as they tried to keep their dual identities secret from the public. The story explores the strain this new lifestyle imposed on their relationship and how they managed to overcome it while saving the day. In this universe, Sue isn't just a supportive spouse. She's a partner in Ralph's crime-fighting career, with powers of her own, making a formidable team, stretching the boundaries of their abilities, and redefining their relationship. It's a tale of love, resilience, and elasticity, where Sue Dibny comes into her own as the Elongated Woman.