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[KairiTheMang0]

That’s the thing with KH, there are SO MANY CHARACTERS and not enough time to see them all interact. I mean the sea salt and wayfinder trios only got one scene all together in kh3 because they were all busy doing other things and there was so much going on in that game already. And there’s really no way to fix it because let’s be real, now that we’re in this new arc we won’t be seeing all of our old favorite characters as much anymore.

 

[Sapphic Sasquatch]

Yeah, as much as I hate to admit it, that is true. But hey, that's what fanfic is for, right?

But that's why I prefer stories that are more character driven than plot driven, if that makes sense. But this is Kingdom Hearts and the series is well known for its large plot and lore, so that's never gonna happen.

It sucks especially for characters like Kairi, Naminé, Roxas, Xion and such who haven't really had a big role to play in the more recent games.

 

[KairiTheMang0]

Yeah, it’s sad that that’s how things end up working out in a big series like this, but I guess that’s the fate of a big series like KH. Oh well, I’m fine with it. I like all the new characters and I’ve got fanfic to take in all of the old favorites.

But back to shipping! Do you have any favorite fics for some of your favorite ships? I’ve been looking to read some new stuff recently.

 

[Sapphic Sasquatch]

Yeah, sure I do! One of them was the VaniKai link I sent earlier, but two others that come to mind are a RepliNami and a KaiXi fics.

RepliNami fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/535213

KaiXi fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/17967521

How about you?

 

[Zackarix]

That’s the thing with KH, there are SO MANY CHARACTERS and not enough time to see them all interact. I mean the sea salt and wayfinder trios only got one scene all together in kh3 because they were all busy doing other things and there was so much going on in that game already. And there’s really no way to fix it because let’s be real, now that we’re in this new arc we won’t be seeing all of our old favorite characters as much anymore.

I mean, it could work. Just let the original characters interact in Disney worlds instead of confining them to original worlds that are no longer the priority development-wise.

But I guess that's never going to happen. And if KH3, the climax of the Dark Seeker Saga wasn't an ensemble story it's unlikely that will change going forward.

 

[KairiTheMang0]

Yeah, sure I do! One of them was the VaniKai link I sent earlier, but two others that come to mind are a RepliNami and a KaiXi fics.

RepliNami fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/535213

KaiXi fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/17967521

How about you?

THANK YOUUUU

KaiLette: https://archiveofourown.org/works/33955642

SoRiku: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46190695

 

[KairiTheMang0]

But I guess that's never going to happen. And if KH3, the climax of the Dark Seeker Saga wasn't an ensemble story it's unlikely that will change going forward.

Yeah, that’s the sad truth

 

[Sapphic Sasquatch]

SoRiku: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46190695

I read this and holy moly, I loved this! I loved the characterization of Riku and Sora, I loved their dynamic and this was just a pretty good fic overall.
Although, it wasn't until like halfway through the fic that I realized this was supposed to be a high school AU and not just a post KH3 au or anything like that lol.

I just remembered a NamiKai fic that I'd like to share as well, if you mind.

Human, Too - Besin - Kingdom Hearts [Archive of Our Own]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

archiveofourown.org

And another NamiKai fic with a mix of SelKai in there, too.

what images return - driedvoices - Kingdom Hearts [Archive of Our Own]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

archiveofourown.org

But one question I'll add is do you have any headcanons for any ships?

 

[KairiTheMang0]

I do! Mostly for Soriku and Akusai

Soriku:
Depending on my mood they either confessed to each other in the secret place post kh3 before Sora disappeared or in Quadratum.
Sora made them bracelets with their pride flags on them (Sora had the rainbow one and riku the mlm gay flag)
Since they got together they have spent every Friday night on Sora’s couch going through Riku’s very very long list of movies he wanted to watch. Sora usually ends up passing out but Riku doesn’t really mind because it gives him an excuse to take stupid pictures of Sora while he’s sleeping

Akusai:
THEY DO JIGSAW PUZZLES TOGETHER!!!! Lea would purposefully put pieces in the wrong spots and Isa would get so angry at him.
They moved in together after kh3 along with Roxas and Xion. I’ve got a full fic idea for this one that I’m hoping to write at some point
Lea confessed first, Isa gave him the “Oh I know” and kissed him on the cheek before leaving. Lea went into an intense gay panic mode and somehow thought Isa didn’t like him back despite kissing him and so Lea ignored him for days before Isa cornered him, and asked him out.
Lea helps Isa deal with him gender dysphoria!!!!
They place bets on who are going to get together and 90% of the time they’re right


Some other ones short ones for other ships

KaiNami - Kairi hated the idea of coming out and kept their relationship a secret until Lea and Isa told her she was being an asshole because the gay dads know everything

Hayner and Olette crush on Roxas and Kairi respectively and have talk to each other nonstop about them because they’re “the only one who’d get it”

NamiXi - They started flirting as a joke thinking the other didn’t like them that way

 

[KairiTheMang0]

Got another question for you guys! What’s your favorite piece of fan art for one of your favorite ships?

 

[Zackarix]

I don't know if this counts as ship art but

https://hawberries.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F183793285682

 

[Oracle Spockanort]

I don't know if this counts as ship art but

https://hawberries.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F183793285682

It is ship art and it is very good art indeed ;A;

 

[KairiTheMang0]

I don't know if this counts as ship art but

https://hawberries.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F183793285682

I've seen this before!!! It breaks my heart every time I see it, no pun intended

 

[Zackarix]

The flashbacks in KH3, summarized:

https://catwafers.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F626456157157015552

 

[MATGSY]

Nobody:

The KH subreddit last Week:

 

[KairiTheMang0]

I’m so confused and yet I feel like I understand everything.

 

[Clue.Less]

Got another question for you guys! What’s your favorite piece of fan art for one of your favorite ships?

There's the adorable Xehaqus strip I shared here a while ago, and this:

https://kingdomcarrots.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F694152628610973696

And this:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1467218866233298946

Though I'm dying to see Aquarella art with Cindy wearing the incredibly bi outfit she wears in the end credits to Cinderella 3.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1637422428589821952

https://smovs.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F692443235324493824

 

[SuperNova]

You know now that I think about it Jim n Sora isn't the weirdest ship I've seen and I kind of dig it.

 

[Clue.Less]

You know now that I think about it Jim n Sora isn't the weirdest ship I've seen and I kind of dig it.

smovs made entire comics about their possible dynamics in a Treasure Planet world. You should check them out! They're a lot of fun!

Jim is my favorite Disney character to pair up with all and any of the KH cast in his age range. Jim/Kairi is a mood.

 

[KairiTheMang0]

You know now that I think about it Jim n Sora isn't the weirdest ship I've seen and I kind of dig it.

I had a weird obsession with them a few months ago and I still really really like it. I dunno, they’d have a really cute friendship/relationship.

Out of any KH world I wish wasn’t cut Treasure Planet is the one I wish we got to see. I love the movie and would’ve killed to see Jim and Sora or Jim and Riku interact.