#epheskul

skulmera + friendship

If for whatever reason it’s confirmed that Skuld isn’t Subject χ and she gets together with Ephemer in canon (which I don’t believe will actually happen, but who knows), I do genuinely think there’d be something incredibly poetic about both of them leaving behind a legacy together.

Skuld as Subject χ is a super intriguing concept that I want to see get played out in canon, and even outside of that possibility, I would really love to just see her go on her own journey, have her own story where she can grapple with the events of khux in her own ways. But as someone who also happens to love her and Eph’s dynamic, I like to indulge in the possibility of them founding Scala together too.

Believe me when I say that I’m very skeptical of Skuld getting the credit and spotlight she deserves given the track record of how female characters are treated in this series. It would break my heart if Skuld got turned into an accessory or got shafted or worst case scenario, is used only to kickstart the Ephy lineage and nothing more outside of that. She deserves good, solid writing no matter what her fate is, I’m sure we can all agree on that at least.

And then there’s also the question of whether or not Nomura would ever establish a canon romantic relationship, and if he even should do that in the first place. I think it would be great, as long as it’s written in such a way that it doesn’t impede on the other types of relationships he’s already established. It could delve into some interesting new territory that can highlight the themes of kh, and make them even stronger and more profound. But you don’t absolutely need romance in order for that to be accomplished, ya feel?

Do I love Skuld and Eph together? Yes. Do I think they should be together (romantically) in canon? Not necessarily. You can both enjoy a ship AND recognize the nuances involved.

But anyway anywaaaaay, long disclaimers aside, these two characters have been through so much together…they witnessed two apocalypses. They’ve suffered the loss of a dear friend at their hands, along with their other friends as a result of horrible circumstances they had no control over. They stayed side by side as their home collapsed around and on them. But they also laughed together. They looked out for each other, stood up for each other. Encouraged and comforted and teased each other so they would smile.

From the very beginning, to the very end, they had each other over and over again. Clinging to hope with incredible resilience. From party members, to friends, to leaders. They’re both wonderful characters who I have no doubt would support each other throughout the rest of their lives, just as they always have.

I’ll be fine if a romance between them doesn’t become canon, in fact I’ll probably be pretty relieved. But I can’t deny that the idea of the two of them being entwined forever, bonded by the tragedies they’ve been through, yet also by all of their happy times and shared memories, is a beautiful thought to me.

Surviving to see the other side and building everything from the ground up again together, and seeing the legacy that follows their love, is a story worth telling, in my opinion. In the end, if that’s a story left to us fans to tell, that’s more than enough for me. We have so much to work with. Regardless of what Nomura and/or the rest of the writing team choose to do, I don’t need them to be a canon couple to enjoy the profound love and care they have for each other.

request from @drawnworld ✨

It is raining lately. Yet, Skuld doesn't bring umbrella. Probably she has forgotten it. Running to home seems to be and IS really a bad idea. Ephemera shares umbrella so she won't get soaked.

Again a fanart based on childhood friends AU. (More like anime au lol).

One Day in a Mission  

After they rest for a while, they decide to continue their Heartless hunting. As they walk through the forest, several Heartless pop out. Both Ephemer and Skuld, of course, summon their keyblade and attack them. When Skuld attempts to somersault then strike them, her hair is stuck on a small tree’s branch behind her after the somersault. Ephemer, who just finishes the Heartless on his side, aids Skuld. He launches Fira from his keyblade which clears up the Heartless in that area.

“Skuld, are you okay?”

“Yeah, but my hair…”

“Here, lemme help.”

As Ephemer slowly unwinds her hair from the branch, Skuld feels her heart beating faster, especially with the silver haired boy being closer to her. “Wait, a sec.” Ephemer mumbles as he struggles at uncurling her hair. She feels his breath as he speaks. She can’t help but her face has become as red as tomato by now. It feels like he’s trying to hug her now. But Skuld tries to be sane at the moment. His hands are on her hair not around her. But still---

“There, all better.” The boy then realizes the girl’s red face. He wonders if she’s sick or something. “Skuld, are you okay?”

“Uhh… ye-ye-yeah! I’m fine!” she stutters. Once she realizes how red her face is, she changes the subject, thinking such attempt might be better than nothing. “Le-le-le…let’s go and search more Heartless.”

One Day in a Mission  

“I’m tired.” Skuld huffs as she and Ephemer finally take down the last Heartless in the new world. Truthfully, she doesn’t like this jungle…or forest is it? Forest is more suitable. But they have bunch of Heartless lurking here so it is worth of Lux and mission reward.

Anyway she doesn’t like it since her hair always gets stuck by the bush or the tree’s branch.

“I saw a water spring nearby. Why don’t we take a rest there?” Ephemer suggests which Skuld agrees.

It is a few meters walk, and they reaches the spring which akin to tiny waterfall. Skuld actually can’t take off her eyes from the scenery, especially the rocks they’re standing, the calming sound that the stream makes, and the greeneries that surrounds it. What a breathtaking scenery.

Meanwhile, Ephemer takes off his gloves then cups the water to drink it. He cups another one and offers it to the dark haired girl. “Here!”

Skuld closes her eyes and brushes strand of hair behind her ear as she sips the water. As his eyes catch the way her hand sweeps her hair, Ephemer’s face flushes. He admits how beautiful she is. But not out loud, considering she might push him to the stream out of embarrassment (and she did last time). Plus, she would be guilty for pushing him and soaking him into the water which would be bad for both sides than having her simply exasperated. So he just smiles at this, his usual sweet smile.

“Thanks.”