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Post by mahatista on Apr 21, 2008 11:58:34 GMT -5
I can't believe I'm going to do this but I have to push Maizula. Ty Lee DOES NOT worship Azula. She's scared of her. Look at her face when she first sees Azula in 'Return to Omashu'. She's like 'oh cr*p, why me?' And she doesn't want to go with her. Then Azula TRIES TO KILL HER, and she changes her mind. And she compliments her like crazy just like someone who's terrified they're going to get zotted by lightning if they don't. Look at Azula's Earth Kingdom Chron. She's definitely more partial to Mai because she's more loyal. Okay, now let's look at Mai's reaction upon seeing Azula in RTO. Mai: Please tell me you're here to kill me. They look at each other for a moment. Giggle. Yes -- Azula and Mai giggle with each other. Hug. Yes -- Azula and Mai hug each other willingly while Ty Lee gets a perfunctory pat from Mai. Furthermore, Mai isn't afraid of Azula. Why? Because they share a deep affinity for one another. A deep understanding. And Mai trusts Azula. She let her shoot an apple on her head when she was a little girl and didn't blink. Even when it caught on fire. Mai is the only person I can see Azula loving in that way. But it's totally crack so that's why I can't believe I'm arguing it. I just can't seem to help myself.
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Post by deana on Apr 21, 2008 12:38:43 GMT -5
Zutara is my favorite. It is the kind of romance that I love. I won't settle for less.
Tophaang is growing on me. Episodes like The Swamp and The Blind Bandit make this couple for me. Aang was enchanted by her laugh and it stuck in his memory.
Sukka is the other I voted for. When I saw that clip of Sokka's rescue, I was sold. I forsee a lot of great moments from them.
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Post by Amira on Apr 21, 2008 12:57:05 GMT -5
I voted for Kataang, Maiko, and Sukka.
Sukka I love because I think Sokka and Suki just work together as a couple. I've always liked Suki, I think it is sweet how Sokka is clearly emotionally moved by her, and I want Sokka to be happy and with Suki I think he will.
Maiko I like because I do think Mai and Zuko work together. She, I think, honestly and truly cares about him. And vice versa. An that is something I think both characters need. Mai calls him on his actions and gives him a bit of a reality check, Zuko attempted to help Mai out of her emotional shell. They are not afraid to admit how they feel for each other and I think their relationship is good for both characters.
Kataang is my favorite ship. To me it is beautiful and has been such an amazing journey. I like that it is woven in without being overly heavy, sort of growing as the characters themselves grow and change (two people discovering themselves, their roles in life, and each other). I think Aang and Katara just fit, they make each other better people, they get strength from each other and their weaknesses are minimized because each has something the other lacks. Katara and Aang to me are just magic.
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Post by mahatista on Apr 21, 2008 12:58:06 GMT -5
More on Maizula! Here's when she sees Azula in RTO: She's giving her the bedroom eyes!!! So much luv. And more: Kiss her! Kiiiissss Herrrrr!
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Post by sokkafangirl2 on Apr 21, 2008 14:32:14 GMT -5
LOL, you really like sokka. but the point is to make you choose one reality which of those have best personality/situational/foundational/mutual compatibility? I also would have some things to say about that trailer, however, this is my last week of finals before I start my summer semester, so im gonna force myself to stay away from any big posts for now. LOL Yes I do really like Sokka, I'm prob his biggest fan girl to date. I ship Sokka ships and like which ever girl I feel fits him best
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Post by Ana on Apr 21, 2008 15:36:12 GMT -5
Ty Lee DOES NOT worship Azula. She's scared of her. Look at her face when she first sees Azula in 'Return to Omashu'. She's like 'oh cr*p, why me?' And she doesn't want to go with her. Then Azula TRIES TO KILL HER, and she changes her mind. And she compliments her like crazy just like someone who's terrified they're going to get zotted by lightning if they don't. When Ty Lee first sees Azula she is ecstatic. Further more, everyone is scared of Azula and Ty Lee’s compliments aren’t shown to be connected to her fear at all. If that was the case, she would have started in the episode where Azula tried to kill her. She also would have done it a nervous manner to indicate to the audience she’s not feeling what she’s saying. Instead, Ty Lee compliments Azula very happily and the most in an episode where Azula is an anti-social mess ("The Beach"). Remember, those aren’t canon. Besides, Mai is not more loyal to Azula than Ty Lee. Compliments aside, Mai has showed defiance of Azula three times and all were important. I do love Azula and Mai’s relationship but that’s mainly because they’re best described as frienemies (you know, if that was a word ). In more recent canon, Ty Lee makes tea for Azula, Azula apologizes to Ty Lee, Ty Lee teaches Azula how to flirt, and the Fire Kids are almost always visually paired up Ty Lee/Azula and Mai/Zuko. She’s not happy about it though. Also, you’ll notice that little Mai is sitting by herself while Azula plays with Ty Lee. Well, I wouldn’t call Maizlua crack. There isn't any actual canon to back it up but I think it’s more feasible than other popular het pairings.
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Post by pg15 on Apr 21, 2008 15:44:32 GMT -5
Kataang.
And that's about it. It's the only storyline I'm following with baited breath. Any other ships are just bonus. If they happen, good for them; if they don't, then so be it.
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Post by Airblazer on Apr 21, 2008 15:52:53 GMT -5
^Yeah, what pg15 said! I've voted Kataang too! And plus some extras: Maiko and Sukka. But I do like Tokka too. Wait a minute, is that on the list?
EDIT: Ah...So it is. Hmm...Should I go with the fanon or the canon? Sukka is already cannon...But Tokka is a really cute and funny pairing. Hmm...what to choose...
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Post by mahatista on Apr 21, 2008 16:48:47 GMT -5
@ana: we agree to disagree about canon backing up Maizula. It's become my third OTP behind Zutara and Taang and it's got real potential. We also agree to disagree on Ty Lee's compliments. They sound slightly hysterical to me. She's scared to death of Azula. No matter how many strange 'friendly' situations they've been in, Azula could have gotten her killed with her stunt in the circus tent and that is exactly why Ty Lee went along with her. No other reason. But this is not about Tyzula, which I think is silly. It's about Maizula which I think is perfect and fits like a puzzle piece. All opinions expressed are my own of course. But I'm a Maizula evangelist so watch me gather the tide. Mwa - ha- ha!
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Post by ZamKenobi on Apr 21, 2008 18:37:39 GMT -5
In order of how much I like them, I like Toko, Zutara, and Taang, though Taang is more of a situational thing that I like when it's done well. I can't say I feel like liking it all the time. On the other hand, Toko and Zutara are my faves. I've always liked Zutara, and the recent episodes have gotten me into Toko, even if only platonically for now. I like pairings in which the characters are ambiguously similar, and Toko and Zutara almost embody that.
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Post by Zenjamin on Apr 21, 2008 18:48:08 GMT -5
well your just a big bundle of contradiction. at least you know the order of preference. EDIT: well this is a surprise, Sukka is beating out Zutara. though I suppose that is to be expected as both zutarans and Kataangers will go for it. and the recent vid from comic con.
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Post by Ana on Apr 21, 2008 18:52:53 GMT -5
She's scared to death of Azula. No matter how many strange 'friendly' situations they've been in, Azula could have gotten her killed with her stunt in the circus tent and that is exactly why Ty Lee went along with her. No other reason. Let me clarify: I know Ty Lee is scared of Azula. I know Azula trying to kill her is why Ty Lee went with her in the first place. What I’m saying is that Ty Lee has much more genuine affection for Azula than Mai does. Seriously, if Mai gets away with showing as little loyalty as she does Ty Lee could too. But Ty Lee chooses to say Azula is the best ever. Of course, another reason for the compliments is probably Ty Lee’s need for attention anyway. Still, Tyzula is the way to go. Mai and Azula don’t act out flirt scenes and Azula has not grabbed Mai’s writs to makes her less upset. In order of how much I like them, I like Toko, Zutara, and Taang, though Taang is more of a situational thing that I like when it's done well. I actually kinda feel the same about Taang. I think it could be a good ship when it's written not to be super fluffly/a side ship for Zutara but it rarely is. It's a shame because Toph giving Aang no mercy in his training and thus making him strong is what is most appealing about Taang.
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Post by ZamKenobi on Apr 21, 2008 19:09:50 GMT -5
well your just a big bundle of contradiction. at least you know the order of preference. Toko forever Though recent events have gotten me into Zutara more than I have been in the past. I actually started to almost dislike it throughout Season 3, mainly because I was starting to dislike Katara, but I'm over that now. Toko's my favorite, but it's fun to be a part of a bigger fandom. I love Toko, but sometimes I feel starved for fandom. I actually kinda feel the same about Taang. I think it could be a good ship when it's written not to be super fluffly/a side ship for Zutara but it rarely is. It's a shame because Toph giving Aang no mercy in his training and thus making him strong is what is most appealing about Taang. Yeah. Honestly, I never really like Taang fanfiction unless there's almost no Zutara in it. Maybe mentioned in passing, and I guess it can be a central thing if it causes Aang angst (aangst? lol). Honestly whether I like it depends on my mood, which is a fickle thing. What I do like about it though is what you said, Toph not babying Aang. She takes charge and almost beats him up, but when it comes to important times, like the invasion for example, she lets him lead.
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Post by Zenjamin on Apr 21, 2008 19:17:39 GMT -5
at least you know the order of preference. Toko forever Though recent events have gotten me into Zutara more than I have been in the past. I actually started to almost dislike it throughout Season 3, mainly because I was starting to dislike Katara, but I'm over that now. Toko's my favorite, but it's fun to be a part of a bigger fandom. I love Toko, but sometimes I feel starved for fandom. [/quote] well, post in the toko thread then. im compiling an updated list of fan fics (pg12 i think) and weve gotten Nandi involved. but if your going to be apart of a bigger fandom to complement Toko, Kataang seems like the obvious choice IMO. I know the Trailer stirred up some zutara activity, but thats was what it was designed to do. kataang's still got that epic story line and everything. but even simpler then that, unlike Zutara, Kataang and Toko both exist at once... also, that trailer sort of brought the AS aangst to light... I would elaborate, but school and all... got to go to a study session for my Byzantine empire class now.
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Post by gambitia on Apr 21, 2008 19:49:45 GMT -5
I have a crush on every ship. Practically.
Kataang! It started to really grow on me during the third season (Or maybe the second. I can't even remember anymore); before that, I enjoyed the on-screen stuff but didn't really care deeply about it. These two have been through so much together, and they just--they help each other in ways other people simply can't. The thought of losing Katara is enough to send Aang into the Avatar State; this isn't necessarily a good thing, but he cares about her that much. I question whether he'd involuntarily enter the AvaState for any other person. And Katara has always been Aang's anchor; she's the only one who's brought him out of the AvaState.
Soko! It'll never happen, but dang if Song couldn't have helped Zuko given a chance. Aside from Iroh and Aang, she was the first person to try to help Zuko, and she had no connection to him at all--he was just some guy she met for only one day. That scene on the porch tugs me still. Song was genuinely good.
Maiko! I cannot describe in words how much these two make my heart stop. The physicality--to borrow rawles's words--of the two is beautiful, as is the way two rather insecure, unsocial people like them get along so perfectly together.
All Sokka ships rule, but I don't care enough about them to actuall ship 'em. Same with slashy things.
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