#shapril

#1

Buzz x Jessie from Toy Story(Bussie):

Okay, I know what you all are thinking, and I just want you guys to hear me out for a quick sec; I grew up on all 3 Toy Story movies[We don't talk about 4-5] and was absolutely in love with each of them! And one thing always stuck with me is how much I ADORED Buzz and Jessie as a couple, and oddly enough, I think the aesthetics are a good contributor on why I see them as Buzz and Jessie! Buzz and Shadow's central themes revolve a lot around being from the cosmos and their identity crisis of who they are as people and if they're living up to what they were made for; Meanwhile, Jessie and April are rambunctious, adventure driven girls who are still trying to break from their traumas that have haunted them for years.

Although their are a BUNCH of moments with them I can say really capture how they are in a relationship, I would have to say I can't exactly pick one in particular for them, so imma bend my rules and say the entirety of Toy Story of Terror really captures how protective I think Shadow is of April once he realizes her nyctophobia and how her past has effected the severity of it. Plus, with how reckless April is of herself, I can see Shadow being pretty protective of her because he doesn't want to lose her like how he did with Maria. He knows she can handle herself at times, but he still wants to be there to help her when she's facing more than she can chew.

(Plus, you cannot convince me that Shadow is a bad dancer, that mid credits dance with Buzz and Jessie would SO be Shadow and April when they have some alone time)

#2

Beast Boy x Raven from Teen Titans(BBRAE):

Okay, this one will probably come off as a no brainer, but I find it so true for them! With Beast Boy and April being the goofball who care deeply and love their partners with all their weird and creepiness, and Raven and Shadow being the deadpan, serious ones who can appreciate the care their partner's show them, even when they think they're on their own with their struggles.

This moment in Teen Titans I think highlights how April relentlessly tries to reach out to Shadow and let him know he isn't alone in his struggles or the burdens he feels he has to carry, or even if he gets trapped in his own head, believing himself to be nothing but a monster. To April, she doesn't see any of that; She only sees him as Shadow. The one who chooses to still fight for the people even when they turn their backs on him, the one who shakes his head at her antics or jokes, and the one who shows his care to the people he loves, not by his words, but his actions. All that mixed together in the hedgehog she fell in love with. Su Vida.

#3

Po x Tigress from Kung Fu Panda(Tipo):

Same arguments that were made with BBRAE; Po and April being the goofy, yet good-hearted lights to Tigress and Shadow's stern, yet caring darkness.

The moment I'd say most captures their dynamic with how Shadow and April both feel about her mortality; Where as Shadow gives a great deal about what happens to April, she would rather put her life on the line to get the chance to keep others safe or even get her answers. It's a conflict that both of them need to figure out how to grow from in order to better their relationship. They both come from a place of great care, but they need to remember to communicate these fears and doubts to each other, otherwise they won't meet on the same page.

(Also, because I might as well throw some angst)

Honorable Mentions -

Branch x Poppy from Trolls(Broppy):

Komano Manato x Belle from Zenless Zone Zero (Komabelle):

But anyways, thank you for coming to my TED talk, and I can't wait to see you in my next OC x Canon ramble!

Later, dudes!