#yinyangshipping

(rest in alphabetical order)

13) Ash + Misty

14) Ash + Serena

15) Cheren + Bianca

16) Darkrai + Cresselia (primarily Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky)

17) Gladion + dark-skinned Black feminine female Sun (both are either heterosexual or bisexual)

18) Grovyle + non-binary Celebi

19) Loudred + Sunflora

20) Noivern + Hawlucha

21) Rayquaza + being the best Pokemon of all time

22) Silver + Soul

23) Wally + Emerald (E)/May (ORAS)

Other ships I really like

Dusknoir + Grovyle (romantic), Grovyle + Celebi (romantic), and Dusknoir & Celebi (platonic) threesome

Scolipede line (masculine male) + feminine female Leavanny line

Other ships I like

Brock + Olivia

Butch + Cassidy

Drew + May

Hau + Lillie

Imprinting

First of all, I thought I'd explain what the "imprinting" I mentioned in my post about Hanna and Lloyd's relationship stages breakdown means. Am I using a Twilight term? yes. only because I can't figure out a better word for it. plus i just like the way it fits.

Imprinting, for Lloyd, is similar to what happens in Twilight. For explanations sake, in Twilight it's explained Imprinting is when a werewolf forms a bond with a different person. In Twilight, there are no real limits on it. For example, Jake imprinted on Bella and Edwards daughter when she was an infant while Jake's alpha Sam imprinted with an adult.

Also in Twilight, imprinting doesn't really mean a romantic connection has to be present. Rather, just understanding the other on a deeper level. Or smth like that.

Imprinting is a trait present in both Oni and Dragons, its what connects the very different species. Of course, the species are different. Like Harmonizers, both Dragons and Oni also mate for life.

But unlike Harmonizers, Dragons and Oni can have a romantic or physical attraction to another being before meeting the person they will mate for life with. For Lloyd, this meant he had the genuine attraction romantically and physically to Harumi before even knowing Hanna existed.

Hanna, did not. She could think "hm, they're attractive" and go on dates, but she wouldn't have been able to connect with them because of the Soul Lock phenomenon. Lloyd can have that genuine connection with someone.

When Lloyd imprints, he is also, in a way, locking his Soul onto Hanna's. But, not in the same sense. For Lloyd, it is like he is instead giving Hanna a part of her soul in turn for a part of hers. It's like a trade. Also for Lloyd, imprinting is romantic. Its basically Lloyd saying "hey, im in love with you, ill give you my heart and part of my soul in turn for your heart and part of your soul to hold onto."

But, it takes specific things for Lloyd to imprint on someone, specific "boxes" have to be checked for it to happen. When I say boxes, I mean things that happen in Lloyd's unconscious, things he isn't actively aware of happening.

Back to Dragons and Oni, the instances of when they imprint are pretty different. Plus, what part of them is given/taken.

Dragons

They are a very loyal and emotionally available species, they are communicative and trusting with each other. The reason this species is so strong is because it relies on one another. Dragons are the definition of "it takes a village". This is because Dragons tend to live in bigger "packs" or families with around 15-25 dragons per pack.

For Dragons to imprint, the being they are interested in has to show loyalty through thick and thin. For example, if a dragon and it's partner had a fight, this box might be ticked if the partner returns or continues to support and be there for the dragon.

Dragons also have to see their partner become well incorporated with it's family or pack. As an example, if a partner is accepted and becomes beloved by the dragon's family/pack, then the box would be ticked.

When a Dragon Imprints, they give their heart to their partner and in turn, take the heart of their partner. Meaning, both are unable to feel romantic attraction to anyone else while Imprinted onto another. This phenomenon is called A Bond of Devotion. I'll talk more about it later.

This means, in the instance of a dragon's partner dying, their heart will return and they will keep their partners heart. The dragon can then choose to try and find a new mate if they wish to.

Oni

This species are very goal oriented and have a lot of things based on strength. Oni are also very honest creatures and protective. The reason this species is strong is because they understand one another on a strength level and an emotional level. They are able to do this because they coexist within much smaller groups, around 5-10 families(around 3-5 Oni) groups.

For Oni to imprint, the being they have interest in must show they can keep up with the Oni. For example, many Oni get this box checked by having sparing matches or tests of strength. If the partner is able to hold their own or even defeat the Oni, the box gets checked.

Another thing that has to happen is the Oni has to see their partner open up to them. Share the deepest parts of who they are, hopes, dreams, worst fears, greatest nightmares, etc. But, it has to go both ways. An Oni has to see the partner open up but the Oni must also be able to open up to the partner. If an Oni is able to see this in some way with their partner the box is getting checked.

Finally, the Oni must also see their partner trust in the Oni and be able to trust the partner. Not just with secrets and things, but with their emotions and with their physical well being. For example, if the Oni and it's partner were in a pickle and the Oni got harmed, the box would be checked if the partner comes to the aid of the Oni instead of running.

Oni, unlike dragons, are soul based. When an Oni imprints, they give part of their soul to their partner and take part of their partners soul. This creates a deeper than deep connection between the Oni and their partner. This phenomenon is called a Nexus. I'll talk more about it later.

If the partner dies, it leaves the Oni without part of their soul and makes them unable to imprint onto another person.

Because Lloyd is both Dragon and Oni, he experiences everything. The boxes his partners have to check before he imprints are based on: Loyalty, incorporation with family, strength, openness, and trust. He also has the thing with his heart, giving Hanna his and taking hers. Plus the giving her part of his soul and taking part of hers. But, since she's a Harmonizer, it works a bit differently.

Hanna for one, isn't able to feel romantic or physical attraction to anyone but Lloyd. Lloyd isn't able to feel romantic attraction to anyone but Hanna and has a hard time feeling physical attraction to anyone but her. He will also create A Bond of Devotion and a Nexus with Hanna.

Since her soul is already intertwined with Lloyd's because of the Soul Lock, the impacts of both the Bond of Devotion and the Nexus Lloyd creates with Hanna is that much more. But, what does that mean?

A Bond of Devotion

Usually existing between a dragon and the dragons partner, it is the technical term of what occurs when a dragon imprints. It is in a literal sense, the dragon taking the heart of the partner. This means the partner is unable to feel romantic attraction to anyone but the dragon. The same happens with the dragon, the partner takes their heart and prevents romantic attraction to anyone but the partner.

The effects of A Bond of Devotion are pretty cool. If focused on, either side of a relationship is able to feel what the other is feeling to a degree. For example, if the partner is feeling sad, the dragon can focus on the Bond to find out the partner is sad since they would feel sad.

The level of the main emotion the person peering through the Bond will get exposed to is about half of what the other is feeling. So if the partner is REALLY sad, say a 10/10 sad moment, the dragon would feel sadness on a 5/10 scale.

If the couple is separated for whatever reason, the Bond can have "flares" where the dragon side of the couple(unless it is between two dragons) will feel what the other is feeling quite strongly for brief minutes through the day. The longer they are separated, the worse these flares get until they die down.

The intensity and frequency of the flares also depends on the freshness of the Bond. If it is a fresh imprint, the dragon will have more flares and they will be stronger. But, they will die down and be less frequent but begin to vary in strength.

Once reunited, the Bond will flare but only in the sense of the dragon will feel an intense need to remain close to the partner since they feel anxiety when separated again until the Bond feels the couple has made up for lost time.

Nexus

A Nexus, for Oni, is the technical term for when an Oni imprints. It is also the name of the phenomenon where an Oni and their partner give one another part of their soul. This leads both sides to be unable to have romantic interest with another and makes it near impossible to feel physical attraction for anyone but the partner.

Like with a Bond of Devotion, the Nexus also leads to the couple having a deeper connection. This connection goes as deep as dreams. If specifically attempted for, an Oni and their partner can meet in the land of dreams because of their connection with one another's souls.

But, in order for this to happen, the other side has to be accepting of it. They will feel a kind of buzz almost in their nerves and that's how they can tell the Oni side is attempting to make connection through dreams. This is especially helpful for couples who have to separate since an Oni, if separated from their partner too long, begins to feel ill.

Since their soul is with their partner, an Oni will try it's best to always be near it's partner. But, if the couple has to separate, the Oni, over time, will begin to have flu like symptoms that get worse the longer the couple is separated. These symptoms can be negated with dream connections but like I said before, both sides have to be open to it.

If the couple is separated long enough, the symptoms will begin to subside but will flare up randomly and be more intense each time.

Like with dragons, once Oni reunite with whomever they are imprinted with, they will be glued to their side. Oni will be extra affectionate and will want to be within the same room as their partner for as long as it takes the Nexus to stop flaring.

Poor Lloyd has these things too and Hanna doesn't mind it at all. Lloyd's love language is physical touch anyways, so she doesn't think twice.

Again because of the Soul Lock on Hanna's part, she too can initiate dreams with Lloyd even though she isn't part Oni. It has the same parameters, Lloyd has to accept the dream in order for it to work.

Oni and Dragons also have different ways of 'marking their territory'. Both species are very proud when they have a special someone and thus have instinctual things they do to show off their partner. Lloyd, like everything else, does these things as well, often unconsciously until Hanna points it out and bullies him (lightly teases) him about it.

Dragons - They show off via smell. This is because dragons have a heightened sense of smell and they know everyone has a different scent. Thus, they do their best to make sure their partner smells like them and/or like their family. - They show off through gifts. Dragons like giving their partners different things they can wear. Actual dragons will make little gems for the other dragon to display. Lloyd does it through jewelry and things like that. - Finally, they show off through public display of affection or PDA. Dragons love to show off how they get to be physically close with their partner. Literal dragons do it through public cuddling or licking one another's snouts. Lloyd does it through holding Hanna's hand, hand around her waist, random hugs, and spontaneous kisses.

Oni - They show off via the feel of their power. Oni are able to sense one another through what their powers feel like. To show it off, they will often cautiously expose their partner to their powers through things like sparing or something like that. Lloyd does it through mingling his and Hanna's powers since they do that lol. - They show off through clothing. Oni have a specific way they dress, similar to how all the ninja wear GI. Oni will give their partner a piece of their outfit to wear like a shoulder pad or emblem or something like that. Lloyd does this through letting Hanna wear his clothes and making her GI sometimes identical to his but different colors. - Finally, Oni show off through literal markings. Oni will bite their partners and leave literal bite marks across their body to show that they are the other side of the Nexus, most marks appear on the neck. Lloyd does this through hickeys. That's it lol.

So yeahhhh. Basically, Hanna and Lloyd are two peas in a pod in how complicated their love lives are because of just straight up genetic factors neither can control.

i'll be posting some more headcanons for the ninja soon because i cannot get the pajama people out of my head. ofc it'll include Hanna.

Suggestive incorrect quotes below (muwhaha):

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Hanna: I feel like doing something stupid.

Lloyd: I’m stupid, do me.

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Hanna: What are you in the mood for?

Lloyd: World domination.

Hanna: That's a bit ambitious.

Lloyd: You are my world.

Hanna: Aww...

Lloyd:

Hanna:

Lloyd:

Hanna: OH.

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Lloyd: You look good in that hoodie.

Hanna: You know where else I'd look good?

Lloyd, zero hesitation: My bed.

Hanna, at the same time: By your side- wait, what?

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Hanna: Are we fighting or flirting?

Lloyd: I'm pinning you against a wall with my hand around your neck-

Hanna: Your point?

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Lloyd: Hanna, you do remember when we agreed we were better off as friends, right?

Hanna, naked in Lloyd's bed: No, I absolutely do not.

FIRST A QUICK NOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

back to Lloyd Lore hehe. after March of the Oni (s10) he begins transforming into the literal form of a dragon-oni-human hybrid. before this, lloyd had color changing eyes, pointed ears, and fangs he could extend and retract whenever.

the transformations our resident green ninja goes through finishes by the end of Crystalized (s16). at that point in time, Lloyd has horns that are about 6 inches tall, they fade from his skin color into goldish green. Lloyd also gets a tail!! :D

said tail is about 7ft long and looks like a dragons tail with spikes running down the top half until the end where it has blond hair that matches whats on his head. the tail is green and his spikes are gold.

he can make a conscious effort to transform back into him pre-s10 but it takes a lot of energy so he just chills like that most of the time.

anyway, back to headcanons.

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Lloyd's obsessed with giving Hanna hugs from behind. mostly because he does it a lot when she's upset at something and he gets to flex how he calms her down and because he just loves hugging her

he's the big spoon and lays purposefully when they cuddle so his back is facing the door so if someone breaks in he gets hit first

she gets him flowers, specifically orchids bc they're his favorite. he nearly cries every time and keeps them in a vase by his bedroom window

lloyd realized he was transforming because hanna pointed it out.

when lloyd gets really insecure about his transformations hanna helps out by transforming too then making him go on a walk in public with her

their relationship became known to the public on accident. lloyd was doing an interview after a dangerous mission that scared hanna and she didnt see that there was a camera. she full on ran into his arms and demanded kisses. they had to flee shortly after

lloyd tracks hanna's cycle so he can buy all the things she needs before the period starts and so he knows when not to argue back with her

hanna doesnt own very many turtlenecks and doesnt like how concealer feels on her skin so she walks around with lloyds marks proudly

she taught him how to braid hair, he braids her hair now

he taught her how to take photographs, she now is always taking his picture

hanna loves rings she likes collecting them n stuff too. its a hobby. she also likes wearing them but didnt wear one on her left ring finger because it felt wrong. when she realized she was in love with lloyd, she bought a green ninja ring and started wearing it on that finger.

they have a minecraft world together

hanna is better at aiming in video games than he is, so she's the long distance shooter and he's the short distance

when hanna walks into the room, lloyds tail wags. he cant help it.

they banter. a lot. it turns into angry flirting and confuses anyone listening.

sometimes if they are annoyed with people in public, they will talk in Harmonzer/Oni about it

lloyd loves being hannas backpack on her bike but they often switch it up. sunset bike rides are amazing. hanna refuses to leave the monastery until she and lloyd are fully geared up, she takes safety seriously

they both cry during emotional movies.

hanna and lloyd dont like breaking down in front of other people and prefer to do it in private. after they got together, they started to go find one another when they knew they were hurting.

hanna and lloyd share each other's dreams through the Nexus twice a week.

hanna likes chocolate sweets the best but doesn't like chocolate cake. Lloyd likes minty sweets the most but doesn't like mint ice cream.

they get each other gag gifts for birthdays and christmases.

hanna loves the rain, its partly because she finds the sound of it calming and because in my AU, i say the weather is of some Chaos essence and it helps her stabilize. Lloyd figured this out and will sit out in pouring rain with her