The dreaded Shippings

[Dusk Fox Altars]

Yeah, I decided to bite down and make this...*is shot* So, who do you think in the Sonic universe should be together and why? And what couples don't you support? You can question other peoples pairing but no flames kay?

Please don't kill me for this, but I do support Shadamy. It's probably because of the Fleetway comics I read when I was younger and my extreme lack of Next-Gen Sonic that I do, but it's the truth. He was totally smirking after she hugged him on Prison Island! Also, that thing about what Amy calls Sonic bugged me, so I still think that they're more brother/sister then boy/girlfriend. I don't know much about Shadow's relationship with Maria, but maybe another brother/sister thing? I doubt Gerald would approve them dating xD'''

Any pairing with Tails or Cream annoys me a little bit. It's just my opinion but they're really young to be dating anyone! You get crushes at that age and (extremely rarely) the odd cute couple who walk along holding hands, but it's not real love, so I don't really see why they should be paired up.

Knuckles and Rouge I like. If you listen to the lyrics for Kick the Rock! (Wild Canyon's theme) --

"Wild Canyon fun, I gotta chase a bat, ha
Yeah, Rouge, she's sexy and smooth
A double-cross spy thief that's out for my jewels, ah
I feel her watch in mysterious ways...

...When I catch her, I'm'a get her with these tools
There you are, c'mere little thief
Think you can fly and get away quick, uh-uh
Give up the emerald or die, I don't love you"

I think that says a lot. Also, notice that Knuckles is actually pretty sharp - he already knew that she was a government spy BEFORE anyone else in the game. Plus the cutscene after their last fight says quite a bit.

I don't mind Knuckles and Tikal either. They have a fair bit in common, but since she went back in time, or back into the Emerald or whatever after Sonic Adventure, I don't actively support it.

As for Sonic...hmm. I'm unsure about him. I heard that he's apparently dated every Archie female in the comics but I (naturally) haven't read them. I know that he needs someone equal to him in abilities and who can keep up during an adventure, rather then someone who gets captured or causes problems. Blaze maybe? *shrugs*

[Akago]

Oh jeeze, shipping thread. No torpedo's please, this doesn't need to turn into another war. *brick'd* I'm actually on an opposing ship for some of those, but I tend to keep my ships in the closet. Fangirls/Fanboys scare me. But I'll go ahead and say which I like the most.

Silver and Blaze is probably my favorite. The relationship they had in next gen (hooray for youtube cut scenes) is very cute in my opinion, and the 'your still so nieve' comment she makes in the end could be taken as a hint that she had deeper feelings for him then just friendship.

Shadow and Rouge I like a lot as well. ... I know it says Rouge has a crush on Knuckles, but I guess I just haven't been able to see it personally. She does pick on him, but she's shown deep caring and consern for Shadow. As well as that one scene in Next Gen where she makes that promise.

I do agree with the Tails and Cream thing. You might get some puppy love at that age that could blossom into a real relationship in the future, but right now they're too young to say.

And something else that kinda annoys me is that a lot of people seem to think Knuckles has the intelligence of a fence post. I mean, poking fun at him a little isn't a big deal, but some people seem to act like the reason he's gullible is because he has the smarts of a dead hamster. He's actually pretty sharp like you said. The gulliblity comes from the fact that he was alone on angel island for so long. Eh, its kind of a pet peeve I guess since Knuckles is one of my favorite characters.

[Dusk Fox Altars]

Yeah, you're right about Knuckles. After spending so many years on your own, you are gonna be slightly confused about who to trust. All anyone has to say is "Master Emerald's in danger" and he'll believe every word said. It doesn't make him a bad guardian, just a bit gullible where the M.E.'s safety is concerned.

[Quacker Duk]

Bah! I don't abide shipping. It takes the important narrative threads of a tale and reduces them to a simple children's game of match making.

That said, here's my take for Sonic...

Sonic/Blaze

They are the only ones for each other. Call me crazy, but there was a beautiful moment at the end of Rush, where they held hands and looks into each other's eyes. Blaze understand Sonic, because they are very similar. Heck, they are arguably parallels of each other. Furthermore, I don't see Blaze/Silver, because of two things. First of all, she treated him like naive brother in 360. Second of all, in the retconned future, she really doesn't seem to know him at all.

Sadly, Sonic and Blaze's relationship could never happen, because they are literally from two different worlds.

Sonic/Amy

It's clear that Amy is Crazy. She's manic, obsessive, and underage. That said, she does love Sonic. And while Sonic ignores/avoids her for the most part, she will continue chasing him. I respect her for this, because she wants it that badly. I don't want to see dating, because its would change who their characters are, but I do see them as an iconic pair. All I ask is for a few nuggets of tenderness between the two in "Sonic Chronicles." Throw Amy a bone, so to speak.

I love the idea of Dexter, though. Amy needs to make Sonic jealous.

Sonic/Elise

No. Just no.

Seriously, it's not the bestiality thing that bothers me (Shadow and Maria were fine). It's that Elise has little to no personality. She was Yuna with no magic or skills. Why would Sonic waste his time with a mopey, frigid woman?

More then likely, he was just being nice to her. It's what he does.

Sonic/Sharra

It was a cute pair, but once again, I think it was Sonic being nice. It's what he does.

Sonic/Tails

Come'on. You know you've thought about it. Sonic just doesn't spend enough time with the ladies.

And to make up for said comment, my take on Tails:

Tails/Cosmo

Sonic X is it's own cannon. But in that cannon, this is a fine relationship. There is no love more pure then that of a mutant Fox and an alien plant-monster.

Also, in the games, there is no reason to believe Tails has any love/affection for Cream/Marine/Amy.