Because you like Leslie Burke in Bridge to Terabithia

Lux Lisbon's flirtatious manner attracts a lot of male attention. She relishes the power that her sexuality grants her. See them in The Virgin Suicides.

Logan Huntzberger is a daredevil, romantic, and heir to a media empire. See them in Gilmore Girls.

This power-hungry Time Lord calls himself the "master of all." Bonus: he has 13 lives. See them in Doctor Who.

The only constant in Night Vale is Cecil's hypnotic voice. See them in Welcome to Night Vale.

While Fantine's gentleness has led others to take advantage of her, it ultimately forces her to become stronger. See them in Les Miserables.

V is a violent anarchist with literally nothing left to lose. But, he might have a point. See them in V for Vendetta.

Liu Kang spends his days training his body and spirit, seeking to become the ultimate warrior. See them in Mortal Kombat.

Given his ability to wrench street signs from the ground, Shizuo Heiwajima is a useful one to have in dangerous Ikekuburo. See them in Durarara!!.

Foul mouthed and disturbingly comfortable with violence, Hit-Girl is a precocious assassin who doesn't need anyone's protection. See them in Kick-Ass.

Wheatley's got an endless supply of bad ideas that he wants to share. See them in Portal Series.

April Ludgate doesn't like sunshine. She's more of a blood and guts kinda girl. See them in Parks and Recreation.

This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.