RIKKU is my favourite character #1 because she is SO gorgeous and pretty *glomps rikku* and because she has a great personality for a pixel chick.

LULU is my favourite character #2 because I have a thing for black mages (I love that party role, *ultimaultimaultima*) and because she has so much wisdom (and a killer costume)

pairings? hmm...definitely NOT auronXrikku, I HATE that pairing. I'd say...luluXwakka simply because they know they want each other.

...And I'd say you have good taste. I absolutely hate Auron/Rikku and I believe that Wakka and Lulu make a very sweet couple.

IMO, most A/R fics are OOC, overly sweet, badly written or just plain stupid. The age difference bewteen the two characters makes this pairing strange, to say the least, especially if we're talking about sex, not just fluff. Their personalities, backgrounds, hobbies, likes and dislikes differ so much that it'd be almost impossible for them to fall in love with each other... and that leaves what, physical desire? Well, I can imagine Rikku being attracted to Auron (she a teenager and he may appear sexy to some people), but the other way around... it's just a tiny bit weird. A grown up, cranky, cynical guy who ends up being passionate over some immature 16-year-old brat?

Hm, I should perhaps also mention here that Rikku happens to be one of my favorite FF characters ever, whereas I don't like (the older) Auron all that much. I don't think it influences my opinion on the pairing, though.

I'd rather see Rikku paired with Tidus, and Auron falling in love with Lulu.

Lulu, Rikku, and Auron are tied for my favourite characters... Rikku because she's hyper and happy like I am, Lulu because she's just wicked sweet, and Auron because he's a sexy old guy... And he's uber strong...

lol

just my opinion

Age shouldn't matter when it comes to love. [/enter more mushy stuff here] I'm a fan of Auron/Rikku, anyway. I think Lulu/Tidus would only work if Lulu wanted a Chappu-look-a-like, I wouldn't say that would work all too well imho. I'll be killed for that, but meh.

Favourite character? Definitely Rikku.

When it comes to fics, however, T/Y stuff bores me to death. Maybe because it's so common and overly sweet, I don't know - and the majority of it happens to be some OOC highschool fics. I haven't read more than five-ten (?) T/Y stories in my life (and I've read at least a few hundred fics in this fandom, so this really isn't too much _^_).

I'm a huge Seymour fan, and that makes me a Seymour/Yuna shipper, actually.

Lulu/Rikku

I've never tried this one before. Could you please recommend a few good stories?

I can't stand Auron/Rikku, but I can understand the appeal. It's interesting, though, what Sydney Clock said about it making Rikku look like a **. Shouldn't it rather make Auron look like a dirty old man? After all, he's the adult.

I have to agree with Lucrecia in that Seymour is my favourite character, mostly because he's got such an interesting past... and antagonists generally tend to be way cooler than the good guys anyway :P

My favourite pairing is Auron/Tidus. Although it's by far not the most, um, realistic pairing I've ever come across, it's twisted enough to catch my fancy, and I think it's quite sweet. I LOVE minor/obscure pairings as well- i.e Luzzu/Gatta, Elma/Lucil, Isaaru/Anyone- because it's always intriguing to see how different authors flesh out the lesser-developed characters.

Favourite pairing... I'm not honestly too sure about Lulu and Wakka, they seem so different to each other, but I guess so do Rikku and Auron which I don't mind. Seymour and Yuna is interesting, but I'd probably say that Tidus/Yuna is my favourite pairing, because they have really a lot in common and seem quite close-knit. The ending fmvs on both X and X-2 were just the icing on the cake. xD

Gigglygal

thats what I think too. As is already stated here, I dont see how the A/R pairings are so popular. Personally, I try to avoid pairing, I'm just no good at writing them.

As for my favourite characters: Auron, Kimahri, Lulu.

#1 - Auron because not only is he super strong, wise and kick ** when it comes to fighthing, but he also just knows sooo much and plus he is like the father figure to Yuna and Tidus, so that's sweet, but if there is anyone out there who says Auron has 'no sex appeal' then they have to be shot because there is no way that man of musclular huskyness can't be sexy, take one look at him and drool! *nods histerically*

But still, because of that i don't really approve of the Auron/Tidus pairing, or Auron/Yuna pairing, mainly because he's like thier father and it just seems wrong, you know? I don't mind Auron/Lulu coz they are both uber cool and besides they act like each other, but Lulu was destined for Wakka so it would never work out. But i am a fan of Auron/Rikku (Not trying to start an arguement here) And i know they are opposite sides of the world to each other and that HUGE age gap, but age doesn't really matter you know? And you know what they say, opposites attract, they have a lot to learn from each other. Plus it's interesting to read, i agree there are some SOUR GRAPES out there that make it seem sluttish or peverted coz of Auron being so old, or Rikku being so young, but it's different, you have to give it that. And plus, there are a few really good ones, you just have to search.

#2 Is Rikku maybe, mainly because she's like the outcast, the underdog, and she has to take all this crap from everyone, including Wakka (escuse my language) But she's so talented in what she does, and plus he handles machinery, what more can you ask from a 15 year old?! But she's just so sweet and chirpy and trying to keep the others happy! Plus, she gets into moods and things (Like a real teenager, they made her character brilliant) And Tara Strong who did the voice was brilliant, kudos to her! Anyways so because of that i don't really like Rikku/Yuna or Rikku/Lulu coz they are all like sisters, i don't really see it working, but hey anything goes.

#3 Is Lulu. The black mage, the dark mysterious woman, evil stone cold heart woman, black magic woman! HEY! I have a thing for Black mages,and it really kicked me in the gut when i found out there wasn't going to be like a prestigeous black mage type character in FFXII, coz they add so much to the story. She's got what we all want, a calm persona with cool intellect, cold tendancys, but dark side and deffinitly not one to mess with!! FIRAGA!!!! ULTIMA!! FLARE!! If only i had one of those spells at my disposal! But still, Lulu/Anything isn't really what like. Tidus is way not good for her, too chirpy, too stupid, too....just too annoying, plsu he has to be with Yuna. Rikku and yuna are lke her sisters, Kimahri no way, Seymour would need a slap. Auron would be the only other option, but it would last in my eyes because Wakka is her soul mate!! I mean, the two were made for each other!! YAY for Lulu/Wakka!!!

#4 Is Luzzu (Bec ause of a secret crush i have on him) Shhh, don't tell anuyone! But that's why everytim i play the game i despiratly try to get Gatta killed instead so he can survive (Sorry if anyone likes Gatta more, but Luzzu means more to me *MWHAHAHAHAHA!!*) Plus, that is why i love the Luzzu/Gatta pairing! Aww it's so sweet, and most that i have read are brilliant! I love it! but i'm not sure if there is any Lulu/Luzzu ones out there, i guess not, but that would be a good idea.

Anyways so there ya have it. I guess the only ones i approve of are Yuna/Tidus, Wakka/Lulu, Auron/Rikku and Luzzu/Gatta. Probably the four main pairings out there. Anyothers seema bit, too distant, you know, i can see why there is Seymour/Yuna but he's too eviland she's all good, they'd end up killing each other, or yuna might just commit Suicide, plus she was there to be with Tidus and he's meant for her, just like Lulu and Wakka are meant to be together! but hey, since Auron and Rikku don't really have anyone, and plus they are favs of mine, why can't they be together? After all, it is just a story, isn't it? no need for arguements, just nice conversations!

Kudos

~Xmaster

This is like some warzone fighting about the legitimacy of the Auron/Rikku pairing...=P

I know it seems wakkaXlulu is a pairing that resulted beacuse she was with his brother but in the end..hmm i actually don't really know when they fell for each other it seemed the most logical to stick them together. but i like them...just not their badly-named child.

I've never written an ffx pairing fic other than tidusXyuna, and that was really to kill time in bewtween other stuff. I won't ever write another pairing fic, justhave pairings hidden inside fics, its easier that way. I usually have some pairing between my original characters, or will eventually (read my ffx fic to find out)

Anyway long live wakkaXlulu

I like Tidus-Yuna... But I think because the game was about them... and their romance... I guess writting stories about them is harder... Yeah I cried when Tidus vanished and left a girl with a broken heart...

So... I'm just waiting for a perfect Tidus-Yuna story (not a high school fic... seriously...)

Lulu-Wakka! YeAH!! They rock! They rule! They're just so perfect for each other!!! I love them! Not more to say!

Well, thats just one way I think of it anyway.

oh, and Lukka forever! :]

And I am the first to admit the the majority of Aurikku fics are horrendous, there are still quite a few good ones that keep them in character and aren't overly sappy.

I saw Lulu/Wakka coming from 20 miles away, and while it is cute it is also rather blah. Same with Tidus/Yuna.

For pairings: I like Tidus/Yuna, Wakka/Lulu, but I don't like Rikku/Auron but I can see where people are coming from

For slash pairings: I like Tidus/Wakka, Luzzu/Gatta

Ugh I was playing the game all month and finally got to the "final showdown with Sin" - I hate this cause now I feel all sad and depressed cause it's so close to the end!

Auron: sexy, blah blah blah (fast forward the rabid fangirlness) Not just that, he's a strong and useful character in the game and I just love his brooding silent character. He doesn't speak often, but when he does, it's only as much as needed

Rikku: Crazy, funny, young.

Lulu: She's strong and doesn't take bull from anyone. Role model. Woot.

Favorite Pairings:

Aurikku, even though most people hate it. I love reading and writing fluff, but sadly haven't seen a lot of well written ones lately. I find it incredibly hard to keep Auron in character, so when I find someone who can write Aurikku and still do that, I bow down to their awesome creative powers.

Lukka, because it is how the universe has ordained it. All joking aside, it's so painfully obvious and not to mention cute. Someone's summary once said, "a prickly black mage and blitzball player" and I think that describes them well.

I didn't put Tuna because it's there and I like it in the game, but I'm not fond of reading Tuna fanfics. It's not that I dislike them, I just can't get interested in them.

Anyway, that's just what I think, I know that there are some serious Auron/Rikku fans out there and of course I can't tell you what to think or anything, this is just my opinion.

please don't murder me...

actually, i've found a grand total of 2 (TWO) stories on here that are GOOD illustrations of that pairing. Anyways, you can write auron/rikku pairing as long as it's all one-sided---you know, a teenage crush.

i can't stand the whole "I loved her as soon as I saw her peircing green eyes then we went and had rambunctious bed-thumping "*" and then i finally went to the farplane and she grieved and then I came back to life so whoop-de-doo more bed-thumping "*"".

Sorry. That's not Auron. I'm half-sure Auron is asexual (excepting those two stories).

Edit: did not censor something quite right. doubt that even this will pass.

Tidus/Yuna seems pretty common. It's certainly a pairing that works, but there are stories out there that butcher the pairing to pieces. And this isn't just Tidus/Yuna, it's many other couplings as well. This pretty much reinforces my keenness on a well-written story.

With regards to Auron/Rikku, that could be a decent pairing, hard as it is to believe. The connection that needs to be made, in my mind, is one that focuses on the unlikeliness in itself and uses it as a reason for the pairing. I know that seems cryptic and redundant, but I can't see any way that you can pair Auron and Rikku together without a reason. A reason certainly makes for a higher-quality story.

Anyway, like I said, I'm not too picky. Tidus/Yuna, Tidus/Lulu, Tidus/Rikku, they can all be good if they've all been well-written. Which leads me to ask a question that I've been wanting answered for a long time: am I the only author out here this impartial? Or can an author/authoress who's quite picky also share some of this viewpoint? I've had reviewers read stories of mine that hint at a certain couple, and they absolutely HATE that pairing, yet they love the story. Hm . . . it seems like I answered my own question. But I'd like to hear what you think.

Rikku rocks next, because she's young, she's brilliant and perky and plays with high explosives for fun! How can that not be cool?

As for Aurikkus... yes, I like them if they're well done. You just have to find them. I also like Tuna and Walu, and think Kimahri needs to get more action. About cover it?

And Luzzu... yes, I kill Gatta off too because Luzzu is a sexy beast. Total agreement. I don't like the Lutta pairing though, mainly because I just don't like Gatta. However, Luzzu is one of those characters that you can do just about anything with, and now I'm tempted to go write some Luzzu-centric fics to prove my point... sigh. Add another tale to my workload.

If it is well written, I enjoy Seymour/Yuna, merely because it has a lot of issues to deal with there.

-*DIES LAUGHING*-

Though I disagree, I do appreciate the wit. Call me cliche, but I like Tidus and Yuna. If only because they're the only ones who seem to actually "work" as a couple: ie --not a ridiculous age difference, nor ** erotic (i live in san francisco. I get enough of that :P), nor engaged to each other's SIBLING (talk about disrespectful Wakka lol), and being of the same species helps. Don't get me started on the Kimahri/Tidus pairing -*shudder*- Wrong in so many ways.

Tied with Wakka is Auron. For obvious reasons.

Couples...well, my own personal, private joke is that Tidus and Yuna are good for each other. They can both be whiny and dramatic and stuff together.

But seriously, Tidus changed Yuna, for the better. He broke her out of Yevon's cycle and helped her along the way. While sometimes I think that Yuna should be the main character of FFX and not Tidus, but then I remember that Yuna would've just been another Summoner had Tidus not been there.

As for the Aurikku debate, I dislike it for a lot of reasons. However, the most prevailent of them falls into a pet peeve of mine. It's what I call a "leftovers" couple.

People in fanfiction are obsessed with couples. Some just HAVE to pair everyone up in a couple. There's youre standard Tidus x Yuna and the "were together without really being together until X-2" Wakka x Lulu. But who do Auron and Rikku have, canonly? Nobody. So they get thrown together for the sake of being a couple. I'm not saying that all Auron x Rikku fans are like this, but a lot of them are. It's the same way with the horrendus and ridicuously popular Vincent x Yuffie couple of FFVII.

A lot of people make the opposites attract argument for Aurikku, but I find that that argument can only go so far. Yes, opposites can attract, but there has to be some kind of catalyst or link between the two characters to make it happen. I just don't think COMPLETE opposites, which I consider Auron and Rikku to be, can attract very well if at all. Neither has any ties with the others, unless you count all the "meanies" and stuff Rikku kept throwing at Auron and the way he would always treat her as if she was a brat. Lulu and Wakka were opposties, but they have things that tie them together. They're both Yuna's sort of adoptive older siblings, and they have Chappu as a main link to bring them together.

(By the way, for why they kept saying that Tidus and Chappu look alike: It's been said they have the same face. Other than that, nope, no resemblence at all.)

Plus, I think, as some of you have pointed out, the Aurikku coupling seriously compromises both their characters. Personality should NEVER be sacrificed in for the sake of a couple. Personality is what MAKES a couple work, for crying out loud. I will agree that anyone who can write an in-character Aurikku will have my respect, though.

Personally, I don't think Auron works well in any couple at all. Rikku, I can see with Tidus because of the way they're both "fun" characters and seem to mesh well personality-wise, or Wakka because they learned to overcome their prejudices against each other and learn to trust each other. Whose comfort did Rikku seek at Home, watching her people die? Wakka's. And what happened to Wakka? His faith was shattered when he saw the slaughter. I think that was the turning point for him, I'm sure that while he knew that there was racism against the Al Bhed, he probably never expected a genocide. That was a really powerful scene for me, like they finally broke down the icy walls between them and learned they were both human and the same.

As for shounen/shoujo-ai, I do hold soft spots for two couples.

Tidus x Wakka, because...um. Actually, I'm not quite sure why I support it. The blitzball connection? The Chappu connection? The fact that they're buddies? All of the above and more?

Lulu x Rikku, for Rikku looks up to Lulu as a role model. She even expressed a desire to be like her, but drops it once Kimahri tells her that "Rikku is Rikku" and should be true to herself. Of course, Rikku could do that all while giving Lulu some hero worship, of course.

Paine, Auron, Nooj,ME and maybe even Baralai seem like the type of people who want to be alone and are just dandy with that. I mean Nooj, he was supposed to be the deathseeker so why would he want a relationship with Leblanc of all people, and Paine doesn't need anyone to to tell her the difference between reality and crazy boy fantasies so WHY the constant pairings?

There is absolutely nothing wrong with being a lone wolf, They may appreciate the love that others find but are satisfied with being and simply existing with themselves. *sighs dramatcally for further emphasis*

(*painfully sappy confession of love*)

"I love you!"

"I love YOU!"

"No, I love you!"

"OMGZ, lyke srsly, i love YOU!"

"I want your children!"

"We should have children!"

"Like, right now!"

(*seductive whisper*)

(*sappy, teary mood-killer*)

"...I love you!"

"I love you!"

etc. etc.

Sadly, that's typically how deep the Tuna's go...There is like NO quality, un-gushy, Tuna out there. =|

On another note entirely, I have nothing against Aurikku's, I just don't see Auron as a real relationship guy. I can't see him in ANY relationship at all. I think he'd prefer it that way, like Crimson said. But for some reason, I seriously DON'T KNOW WHY, if he had to be in any relationship, I think it'd be with a guy. Yes, I said it, Auron sets off my GAYdar. :P

I think the way you ship really has to do with character interpretation. Rikku is a perfect example. Some people see her as naive and innocent, but other people see her as a huge flirt. That's really going to affect who you think she'd go best with.

Like, I never saw Rikku as naive. In fact, I always thought she was wise beyond her years, (Memories are nice, but that's all they are) she just preffered to keep that side more concealed. And Auron never came across as gay so much as asexual.

Well, I guess that's exactly what makes these kinds of discussions all the more intriguing.

As for actual character cuples the only one that I like or have any interest in would be TidusxYuna. I'm not sure why but I just luv them. I must agree though that the random cheesy fluff yammering just ruins it. Which is why I'm going to wright a story where Yuna gets axed off in the beginning. *laughs manically* That way I can focus on the deeper side of love as Tidus tries to find a way to ge her back. I promise, it's better than it sounds. If anyone is interested though it is called The "Grim Reaper Smiles Too" As of yet it's not up but it will be soon. Heh, sorry for the self advertisement.

I agree about Rikku's wisdom! The thing that bothers me most about X-2 haters is that they refuse to see the depth in characters. THAT is my biggest pet peeve of all time!! Just because some one's generally happy and positive (like Rikku or Tidus) DOESN'T mean they've got no depth.

I know for a fact (by experience :P) that typically, the more upbeat and hyper you are, the more dumb people assume you. For reals! It's so stupid! So, people have to walk around wrapped in their blankets teen angst and woe to be wise? That's not true at all!

And no-one is happy all the time. Sometimes, the really happy people are just putting on fronts. That idea though, is way overused on Rikku. It's become a cliche, a *really* annoying one. :P

Oh, thank the gods, I'm not the only one! *quietly waves Auron/Braska/Jecht flag* Auron is just so...very gay. Very, very gay. ("Marry my daughter and become my second-in-command!" "Um, no." "If you don't marry her, you'll never get anywhere in life." "Still no.")

I never even thought of that, but it does make perfect sense! It was just one of those weird first-impressions things. And I'm know in my circle for having a VERY adept gaydar, so...;P

I had my suspicions about Tidus for a bit, too...until he made-out with the main-character. So I don't guess correct all the time, clearly. Although I guess the yaoi fangirls could say he was bi. Either that or that was simply his way of cheering her up. :P They have all SORTS of "proofs" of his homosexuality and explanations for his actions. xD I love the yaoi-fangirl-extremists. They're so much fun--even if they're psychotic. :P

Never Wakka though...! I have a feeling he'd be a homophobe, for whatever reason. I guess because he's very religious and a lot of our worlds very religious people are anti-gay. Whenever I see a Wakka yaoi, it just baffles me. :P

my fav character has to rikku tho. probs cause she is so unlike myself.

i don't like tidus cause he is almost everything he hated about his father i.e big headed.

yuna just seems weak an pathetic to me, but maybe thats why tidus likes her.

i do like lulu an wakka pairings but thats mostly cause i find them sweet.

i feel sorry for kimahri cause he is the left out one, or shoved into inter-specis relationships which i don't think work. also he's a big blue and furry dude so what's not to like.

and auron, well he's auron what more needs saying.

so overall yeah i like aurikku's but i do agree that the best stories have a catalyst that makes it work (hopefully the one im writing does have that)

i also agree that luzzu is way better than gatta who just seems whinny that he can't get what he wants. hmm sounds like tidus... i really don't like him.

I now present to you a lesson in Pairing Maths:

Wakka = hot.

Tidus = pretty (not my type, but eh. *shrugs*).

Thus, Wakka + Tidus = hot + pretty = yay!

And then Tidus, being shorter, gets turned into a girl, is lithe and lissom, has azure orbs, and cries a lot. And I run far, far away.

I confess to contemplating writing an Auron/Wakka, because it's the only Auron pairing I haven't seen yet, and I'm the kind of person who takes that as a challenge. Don't hate me?

I don't think of Wakka as being homophobic, because (he seemed to have no problem with Luzzu and Gatta, who were possibly the most obvious couple EVER) I never perceived the Yevonite religion as being particularly homophobic. Xenophobic, yes; archconservative, yes; homophobic, not necessarily. They don't have to go together. For people on Spira, odds are you're going to die tomorrow, so does it really matter who you're sleeping with tonight?

I am such a worldbuilding geek.

Moving on...!

Wakka = hot.

Tidus = pretty (not my type, but eh. *shrugs*).

Thus, Wakka + Tidus = hot + pretty = yay!

(*giggles*) So true! I have a weird, obsessive love of pretty boys...

I don't understand why some people go; pretty + male = gay/bi, though. Or, one person goes, "Tidus is pretty, and BLOND! Clearly he's gay!" What the snaps?! All blond males are gay?! xD

About Tiaka... (Ha. Can't think of the word for it, so I made one up! :P)

Neither of them are very passive. I think it might be sorta rough...but if they could compromise...maybe?

About your theory, I really have no objections to Wakka being gay, don't get me wrong. It just takes a REAL good author for me to believe it.

You would have to be like...amazing to convince me of Auron/Wakka having even the slighest interest in eachother. ;)

But hey, I say, go for it!! I'd love to read it!!

Could be a lot fun!

next, when is comes to liking or disliking something, all reasons tend towards the shallow end whether you want them to or not. anyway tidus = pretty, not shallow at all.

back to my original point, auron is clearly not gay. he ranges too deep into the hegemonic masculine figure to be gay. he is a seducer surrounded with mystery, hiding not only his past, with exception to what we see in the spheres, as well as himself behind the coat, cowl and sunglasses. he is a character that guys want to be like and girls want to be with. quite the achievement for a pixilated image. also everything we see of his complex personality, signals that he is not gay, despite the high level of respect and yes even platonic love for braska, shown through his memories. that's why auron being gay doesn't work.

after all wouldn't you do the same things for your best friends. their the family you would chose if you got a choice.

My general point is that a good writer can make the most unlikely pairings work, yes even ones with Kimahri. (Well he looks quite virile to me!) So ruling any out seems like being a bit of a spoil-sport, unable to see someone else's view of the characters and their possibilities.

But I, like most people, have my favourite pairings, and Aurikku is one of them (shoot me!)Yes he probably would seem like a father figure to her, but isn't that the point?! Read Freud! And how many great romances are based around young woman meets mysterious older man? Check Jane Austen e.g.

Other favourites: Lulu with anyone (except Wakka) because she is such a great character, apparently cool, intelligent but with hidden passion. Girl/girl romances do it for me too. Dislikes: Tuna and Wakka/Lulu (Waklus?)because they are the conventional, "fated" pairings, therefore boring. Also I have mixed feelings about Tidus, Yuna and Wakka as characters; they can be good but are sometimes annoying. But really I'll go with anything convincingly written.

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