A general post of shipping

[dreamingcellardoor]

Just a general open post for shamelessly shipping muses together and just for generally playing cute things.

If you see anyone you know, feel free to jump in~.

EDIT: Now with a links list organized by pairing because this post is getting hard to navigate.

Threads are organized according to IC chronology.

A ♫ means the thread has been completed.



Aqua x Oichi
(Kingdom Hearts AU)

♫ Once upon a time, a princess and her knight were wondering in the Darkness...

Eagle x Aqua
(Kemono Kingdom Zoo AU)

♫ Sea otters have some very quirky (but cute) sleep habits. (Aqua as a sea otter)
♫ First kiss~

Huang Rong x Oichi
(The Sky Tides AU)

♫ Huang Rong takes Oichi out to make flower crowns.

Hyoubu Kyousuke x Oichi
(Zettai Karen Children AU)

♫ Hyoubu goes out to meet the Demon Queen.
♫ If it was just something like that, she was sure even the weak, selfish her could manage it.

Kaitou Sai x Katsuragi Yako
(Idol AU)

♫ Fans ship members in idol groups all the time. It's not often that they turn out to be right, though.

Kuro x the Duchess
(Are You Alice? AU)

♫ The first rule of being a tomcat: always protect the things that are important to you.

Okita Sougo x Eve
(Soul Campaign AU)

♫ Call me Master.

Okita Sougo x Keroro

♫ I want a refund. This wasn't what I ordered!

Ryuuko x Katsuragi Yako

♫ She probably should have suspected something was amiss at that point.

Ryuuko x Sannomiya Shiho
(Zettai Karen Children AU)

♫ A meeting in the rain between alternate worlds (OU!Ryuuko still)
♫ ...
♫ Ryuuko and Shiho are going to be parents (god help us all).

Sannomiya Shiho x Aqua
(Zettai Karen Children AU)

♫ A girls' day out is sometimes what you need.

Sannomiya Shou x Mizunashi Akari
(Aria AU)

♫ The Marriage of the Sea Festival comes around again.

Sannomiya Shou x Hanasaki Tsubomi
(Heartcatch Precure AU)

♫ In the language of flowers there isn't one that means 'tsundere'. (Eventual guest appearance of Erika)

Sasha Hell x Oichi
(Sengoku Basara AU)

♫ Two lost souls find each other...

Shi Ryuuki x Eagle
(Kemono Kingdom Zoo AU)

♫ Ryuuki has a nightmare.

Shi Ryuuki x Sannomiya Shiho
(The Sky Tides AU)

♫ Happy Birthda--oh god I'm falling out the window!!
♫ Stuck in the rain...together. Good luck, Shiho!
♫ Ryuuki wants only what's best for his and Shiho's child. Somehow that translates into a truckload of teddybears...

Shirogane x Aqua
(Soul Campaign AU)

♫ When you get sick, remember to get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids.

Shirogane x Hanasaki Tsubomi
(Heartcatch Precure AU)

♫ I want to make flowers bloom in space.
♫ Sometimes a bit of alcohol gives you the confidence you need.

Shirogane x Kurumi Erika
(Heartcatch Precure AU)

♫ Erika's model is late. Shirogane, unfortunately, has the right posture and height to take his place.

Shirogane x Mizunashi Akari
(Aria AU)

♫ Sometimes you'll find something precious where you least expect it.
♫ Separation
♫ The autumn wind brings back a familiar face.
♫ It's winter again, but somehow I still feel warm.
♫ To be able to sleep in is a rare treat.
♫ Breakfast at the Aria Company.

Shirogane x Tsubomi Fujiko
(Rapunzel AU)

♫ Shirogane, Shirogane let down your hair.

(Zettai Karen Children AU)

♫ Someone's first kiss gets stolen.
♫ Jealousy is a terrible thing especially when it is paired with insecurity...
♫ Fujiko becomes an octopus when she sleeps.
♫ In which Fujiko is bored and Shirogane is not allowed to read in peace.
♫ So Fujiko heard some interesting things about Shirogane and alcohol...
♫ TEXT
♫ Come to my bed parlour, says the spider to the fly...
♫ It's easy to forget sometimes, that there won't be a happy ending in the end.
♫ Except in the very, very end there will be.

(Zettai Karen Children: Generation Zero AU)

♫ If you've read the Generation Zero chapters then you already know this will be both cute and heartbreaking.

Takasugi x Aqua
(Soul Campaign AU)

♫ 到了最後的最後他們還是不捨得放手 (Until the very end neither of them were willing to let go.)

Tsubomi Fujiko x Oichi
(Zettai Karen Children AU)

♫ Being able to wake up with someone by your side is a kind of happiness.

Pairing
(blah AU)

♫ TEXT

Comments

[distantblue]

Even though it felt like the trip stretched on forever, when their destination was in sight it felt like it had taken no time at all.

Their paths had crossed briefly, and now the moment When they would go their separate ways was right in front of her and she found she didn't want to let go.

When he turned around it would be to see Akari gripping her paddle so tightly that her knuckles were white. She was trembling (why couldn't she stop?) and she could feel tears gathering in her eyes (no, don't cry. Don't cry...).

She was smiling, though, because she wouldn't be able to do this if she didn't.

"I guess this is goodbye then."

[thelongestword]

For a moment, he wavers.

The sensible part of him says that they're on a gondola. He can't promise to stay. He can't even promise to come back. She would move on. She must be used to saying goodbye already.

But another part of him says that it hurts. It hurts to see her like this and he doesn't care that they're on a boat, or that they could fall into the water, and that he can't make promises he won't be able to keep.

He wavers, but then he takes her by the elbow and pulls her down and into his arms. He takes a shaky breath as he holds her tight, "I swear, I won't forget about you. I swear it to you. For as long as I live, I--"

[distantblue]

To say Akari hadn't expected that to happen was an understatement. She let out a surprised yelp when he pulled her towards him.

She listened to his words, with her palms pressed against his chest. Slowly, her hands curled into fists and she clung to him like her life depended on it.

She couldn't stay strong until the very end, after all.

"...thank you. I won't forget you either, Shirogane-san."

The sentiment in this icon is similar to what he's feeling. Just minus the blood.

[thelongestword]

His hand goes to the back of her head, as he memorizes this feeling. But it's almost no time at all, until he can hear the sound of the carrier-craft docking.

It's the signal that his trip to Aqua is at an end. He knows this. He knows he needs to let go.

But he clings to her anyways.

[distantblue]

She doesn't point out that the carrier-craft had arrived. She was certain he knew already.

Instead she took a breath and pulled back a little, just enough so she can look him in the eyes and give him a watery smile.

"I was really glad I met you, Shirogane-san."

[thelongestword]

He stares in to her eyes and for a moment...just the briefest moment, the thought of staying here with her flashes across his mind. But he banishes it as quickly as it occurs to him, even though the thought (or was it a memory) of her hand warm in his lingers.

He had responsibilities. He had responsibilities.

If he repeated it enough times in his head, he hoped to convince himself.

'Calling all passengers, destination: Man-home.'

He frowns then, and looks abruptly away from her as he reaches for his bag.

[distantblue]

Akari almost reaches out to hold him there...but she can't it wouldn't be right for her to do something like that.

There were things that mattered to him a lot back on Man-home, just like there were things that mattered to her on Aqua.

She couldn't be selfish. Whatever happens, she wanted to continue seeing him off with a smile.

"Make sure to take care of yourself."

[thelongestword]

He tightens his grip on his bag as he releases his hold on her, "Of course."

Why wasn't there some way to stay?

He starts to stand up, when he hears the familiar ping! that signals a new e-mail.

[distantblue]

Akari had been around Shirogane enough that she's starting to associate that sound with him.

"Shirogane-san..."

The sound gave her an idea that she wasn't sure she could actually put into practice. As usual, though, Akari didn't consider that first.

The important thing was that there could be a way.

"Would it be all right for us to keep in touch?"

[thelongestword]

"Keep..."

The e-mail.

The tension in Shirogane's shoulders lessens, and if he had a mirror now, he would be able to see an expression on his face that he'd never thought he'd be able to make. Relief.

"E-mail. Do you have an address?"

[distantblue]

"I do. Give me a moment..." Does she have a pen? Or a pencil? Or anything to write with...?

She patted her pockets but there was nothing...

[thelongestword]

It's fine because Shirogane is Always Prepared. He pulls out a pen from the front pocket of his bags as well as a pad of paper and quickly jots down his address.

Putting the pen away, he tears out the paper and folds it up neatly and precisely before handing it to her.

[distantblue]

She took it with both hands. She stares at the neatly folded piece of paper in her hands for a moment before holding it against her chest as if it were something precious.

"...thank you."

[thelongestword]

And with such a simple thing, Shirogane feels more at ease. Whether it's because there is a way for him to keep in contact with her, or if it's because of the expression on her face at this moment, he feels like...somehow...everything will be okay.

"That's my work address."

Because what is a personal e-mail address. Who needs something dumb like that, gosh.

"But you can send me mail any time you want."

[distantblue]

"I'll definitely do that."

She smiled then, a truly sincere smile. As if in response to his thoughts, her own feelings and thoughts calmed down. She will still get to talk to him even though it won't be face-to-face any more. That was...such a relief.

[thelongestword]

He's caught for a moment in that smile and he isn't sure if he should return it or not. But it makes him feel warm, and his shoulders do visibly relax. Because with just that simple slip of paper, this didn't have to be the end.

[distantblue]

The final boarding call for the shuttle going to Man-Home rang out at that moment.

"...you should go before you miss your flight."

[thelongestword]

"I know."

He's halfway to the shuttle before he remembers to turn back and shout, "If you don't send me anything, I can't send you anything. Remember!"

[distantblue]

She laughs and, cupping both hands around her mouth, shouts back, "I won't forget!"

And, true to her words, as soon as he lands back on Man-Home he will find an e-mail from her already waiting for him.

Dear Shirogane-san,

I hope you had a safe trip back to Man-Home! I hear that the weather is still cool on Man-Home this time of year. Please take care not to catch a cold. It will be difficult to work if that happens.

I look forward to hearing how your trip went.


Yours truly,

Akari