#I'd read last dragonslayer before probably 2+ times

[rugessnome]

I'm peeved at how much of a cliffhanger Eye of Zoltar is and the fact that The Great Troll War doesn't seem to be available from my library, at least as an ebook, BUT

it cannot be denied that I'm fortunate in that I've now finally read Zoltar and Song of the Quarkbeast about a decade after they were published because Great Troll War didn't come out until '21...

[hopeful-blue-wanderer]

I am not much of a shipper now days because I fear sharing them against the juggernaut ships that sail a fandom's waters, but I'll express my opinions for this one.

I apologize in advance for making a large block of text that should probably be it's own post.

Lancaster

Gotta be real, I have not found content that's really made me feel for this ship. On looks I'd say the height difference is cute. The leadership style and the actions they've taken for the other in the show is good stuff, clearly a tight bond all in all. Otherwise I'm kinda just meh about it.

If it became canon I would be content at least, and would be happy for the boat's ride along the canon seas. 5/10

WhiteKnight

Okay, I have seen some very good stuff for White Knight! (thanks alot @razorblade180)

While I detested the ship in V1 and 2 thanks to the glory of Arkos- more on that later, shut up I won't cry again, YOU DON'T SEE ANYTHING- Volume 5 really did make me go "Hm, I could see a growth to closer friendship and something more"

But then Volume 7 made me go "Hope? Maybe?" Either way, the fics I have read combined with the creation of Bleiss has made me enjoy any content for this pair in general. If it became canon the closest reaction I'd have would be a thumbs up. 8/10

KnightShade

I don't particularly ship this much. Mainly because of Blake. Back in the Beacon days I had an eye for BlackSun, and was rooting for my boy. Then my dreams got promptly flattened by a certain goat boy getting impaled. F to pay respects.

Blake as a character probably would not work with Jaune simply because of their contrast and how they approach a situation, especially during Vol 3-6. If they got together (as unlikely as it is) there would probably be alot to unpack between both of them to really flow well.

Fanfic wise? I think I found maybe a story or two that made me go "Hmm." But at the end of the day probably not for me. 4/10

DragonSlayer

Ahhhhhhh-

@razorblade180 is very good at his craft.

Before I read his stories about his fan kids, I don't think I would have considered this ship at all. Yang has such overwhelming presence if that's the right word?? While Jaune is just vibing in comparison. I guess a better explanation is extrovert vs introvert.

Regardless, this ship does make me feel, and while it will never likely be canon. I enjoy the content all the same. 7/10

Arkos

This ship is great! I'm glad nothing ever happened to either pair and that they're still happy to this day! 10/10

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There was nobody who wept louder than I when Cinder murdered the best girl at the time when I watched Volume 3.

Jaune and Pyrrha is the ship that I adored and the first that really pulled me in shipping wise. Just seeing these to interact was a gift, and watching both grow in a way made me happy. Pyrrha being able to take off the Champion belt to be her around someone while Jaune got to simply have someone believe in him just made me smile everytime.

Yet real talk, I don't know if it would have lasted in the long haul. Pyrrha seemed to really enjoy the fact that someone didn't see her as a champ and instant crushed. While Jaune eventually got the hints and followed through TOO LATE- over time there's been that question of what would have happened if it got to sail longer. I guess we'll never know, and it bring me pain every time.

For what we were given, I'll give a 7/10.

MartialArcs

Bros. They're bros. Really don't see anything else, so I guess like you said "if I had to pick a dude" BrOTP/10

Nora's Arc

THE CHAOTIC ENERGY THIS SHIP CARRIES!

While I get that Jaune would indeed likely be the sense and logic keeping Nora from going overboard, can he really though? The mans stole a ship. He's just as crazy as Nora, and you can't tell me that they wouldn't go out on an insane Thursday on the town!

For that thought alone I gotta give a 9/10. Not a perfect because Renora exists.

ArcFall

I hate it.

But I love it.

I hate it.

But I love it!

WHY HAVE YOU DONE THIS FANDOM???

????/????

About Jaune ships...

I have opinions. You may not agree, but they are mine. They may change in time, but not now.

LANCASTER ( RUBY X JAUNE )

The old tried and true. I mean, what's not to like? Cute girl falls for first guy she meets at Beacon? Classic romance trope, and after reading how much Ruby loves romance stories (I consider certain parts in the manga canon), it makes sense. In fact, after Arkos sank (A moment of silence, please . . . Thank you), many moved to Lancaster, which isn't bad. Happens all the time in fandoms. Sad thing, though, is far I think she'll last. If we're talking Volume 5 or earlier, then maybe. However, I feel if Ruby were to have an endgame in romance, it would be RoseGarden (I have opinions on that as well, but today isn't the day to discuss that), mostly because Oscar bumped Jaune's role from male lead to male side. Not to mention that while Jaune is becoming a beast in his own right, Ruby is a different creature altogether and evolving her character more rapidly and chaotically than anyone else (Must be all that screentime).

TLDR: I want it to be canon, but I might just be hoping.

WHITE KNIGHT ( WEISS X JAUNE)

Doofus in tin foil meets princess who hates daddy (Am I in the romance section of the library? You know, the corner for adults only?) No, but I do like this ship. I'm always a sucker for the fantasy genre, and using a zero to hero male makes it relatable. I also kind of ship it because the same reason I ship NaruSaku in the Naruto fandom: he likes her and he's willing to go the distance. But enough about that; instead let's talk about canon. Will they hook up? It's a soft maybe for me, for two reasons. 1. Rosegarden is most likely to be endgame, and after Ruby and Pyrrha, I'd say Weiss is Jaune's next to be his love interest. 2. Weiss has warmed up to Jaune. Sure, not lover or crush level (Yet), but she's definitely changed her opinion on him. In Volume 1, Jaune was bugging her, like all the time, which I could see as him getting mixed signals on (Exhibit A: Tall, blonde, and scraggly). When Volume 5 came around, everyone jumped onboard because he saved her life (Don't lie, because I'll admit that I did it, too). Not the best reason, but still reason enough, I'd say. Then in Volume 7, she hangs out with him and Oscar to the movies (It was either that or awkward Bumbleby all night. I feel ya, sister). Nothing romantic happens, but it does show how much their relationship has developed. If Weiss is Jaune's endgame, then they have set the pieces up perfectly to do so.

TLDR: High likelihood to be canon and I'm a sucker for Knight/Princess ships.

KNIGHTSHADE ( BLAKE X JAUNE)

This is the part where I say definitely not. Not in a million years, but I'll explain why I like the ship, though. As for why it won't work, the answer is Bumbleby. They haven't kissed yet, but you know they're going to eventually (Because if they don't, the fans will attack like a swarm of hornets). But here's the question you might be asking now: why do I ship this? Well, it's part of the allure of "opposites attract" ('Cause I'm dressed like a cat!). Blake is an intelligent, outspoken, and agile ninja with a criminal history of terrorism who spends her free time reading novels. Jaune is a B at best on his tests, soft-hearted, and ground-based knight who's worst crime is fraud (Still a crime, but peanuts compared to literal terrorism) and spends his free time hanging out with his team. Day and night. But they also tried that with Sun for a season and a half and it didn't last (BECAUSE BEES).

TLDR: Not even a snowball's chance in the summer sun, but so much story potential if you do (Which I do)!

DRAGONSLAYER ( YANG X JAUNE )

This, I would say, is the opposite of Knightshade, where Jaune is the day and Blake is night, here Yang is the Sun and Jaune is the Moon (Like their crests! Remember those? Y'know, when they were relevant?) Will it work? Even less so than Knightshade. However, it does open up some interesting paths considering how... provocative Yang can be, and Jaune, compared to the other guys, is the nerdiest, geekiest dude at Beacon. It's like the cheerleader/nerd romance, except the cheerleader is the captain of every sports team... and rides a motorcycle. The Volume 8 preview introduced us to Yang and Jaune riding motorcycles and we went nuts over it. Yang was back in her element, roaring down the street, riding on walls, popping off tricks with Oscar riding- Back to what I was saying, people were asking, "How did he know how to ride a motorcycle?" and the elementary answer is "He didn't." He almost fell off his bike from a small box in the road. True, anyone would, but look at how he reacts: he stiffens, he refocuses on the road. This kid literally started riding at breakfast, and I DARE you to prove me wrong. But hey, great fic material right there, though, eh?

TLDR: Never gonna happen, but I don't care. All I care about is writing that they love each other. And they also fu-!

ARKOS ( PYRRHA X JAUNE )

I'm sorry, I need a moment. . . . Alright. Do it for her. This ship... was perfect. Probably the best ship out them all. I legit almost cry every time I think about Volume 3. Pyrrha was everyone's favorite. Her background, her interactions, her choreography, everything! But, of course, like everything in our lives, she was too good to be true. But let's honor her memory by talking about her ship, Arkos. Pyrrha was the champion of the world, the Brothers' and Oums' gift to Remnant. She could do no wrong and she HATED it. Her plight was with how she was seen. Everybody knew her! Everybody, except Jaune. And he only figured out she was "a big deal" was because Weiss had to spell it out for him! As time went on, they became the best of friends, two peas in a pod, the perfect odd couple! They worked together and trusted each other, they cared for and supported each other, they lo- No. No, I can't say it. It's been years, and it still hurts. So, I'll explain something else: the reason why Jaune SHOULD NOT be shipped right now. That reason is Pyrrha. Jaune was helpless to save her. He's suffering from survivor's guilt and he's still grieving. In Volume 4, he would sneak away and train until late at night to scroll recording of her. In Volume 5, he confronted Cinder and got Weiss almost killed because he let his grief for Pyrrha take control of him and let his emotions run wild. In Volume 6, he finds the Pyrrha statue and he... I don't know how to say this, but he let's go. He accepts that Pyrrha is gone and he's starting the healing process. He's finally ready to move forward.

TLDR: T.T I never felt that it was wise to wish too much~

MARTIAL ARCS ( REN X JAUNE)

I'll be honest, I don't really ship it. Yeah, it's cute, and it falls perfectly into the "if I had to pick a guy" part of me, but to be honest, I don't ship it. 10% because Renora and 90% it just doesn't click with me. They both just seem too soft, too quiet, too introverted. Best friends? Yes, definitely! But lovers? Eeeeeh, not really.

TLDR: I will only ship as neccessary.

NORA'S ARC ( NORA X JAUNE )

I've only just got in this deep with the fandom only recently, so I don't know if a lot of you know me. Heck, I'm probably just some RWBY fan you happen to spot as you move through your dash. However, old or new, I want to be made absolutely positively clear on this. Of all the ships here, this has got to be my-

O T FUDGIN' P

Wow! Never thought I'd feel so strongly about a crack ship like this. And yes, as sad it is to say, this is a crack ship. Renora was planned from day one, so it can't be helped. At least it didn't blast me in the face all of the sudden (OH NO, NOT THE BEES! AAAAARGH! THEY'RE IN MY EYES!). But why this ship? Well, for one thing, it's that whole opposites attract thing with Nora as the bubbly, outspoken, airhead powerhouse and Jaune as the soft spoken, introverted, nerd tactician. But wait, there's more to this trope, because it can go deeper: Order VS Chaos! Who makes all the messes? Who cleans up those messes? Who follows all the rules? Who makes their own doors? It's just. So. Damn! GOOD! One sad thing about this ship though is that it's not only not canon because of Renora, it's anti-canon because Renora. Every fan fic of Nora's Arc requires an explanation for Ren and Nora to not be together-together, like you have to write a formal apology to the FNDM for liking something that's different from what is canon or commonly accepted. If that's the case, then I'll be the anarchist here!

TLDR: I LOVE IT! What's that? Not canon? Who gives a damn?! I just explained why Jaune won't be shipped anyways! Now, if you'll excuse, I have some fan fics to find.

ARCFALL ( CINDER X JAUNE )

Oh, here it goes! Now, if we're talking ships that'll never happen, this is where we find better reasons than "it's not canon" and "character development". No, this... This is a declaration of war. Allow me to explain. Cinder Fall is evil. Like, down to her core. She wants power and she'll cut through anyone to get to it. Including Pyrrha. This woman sank Arkos by means other than "X and Y kissed, so..." She killed X, leaving Y alone. And her interactions with Jaune tell me she wouldn't even be worth a hate-bang. But, as Momma always, there's a thin line between love and hate. This is where the appeal comes in. Cinder is evil with no past, which leaves the previous chapter's of her life story blank to be filled in. Jaune is good with a troublesome, albeit easy past, but untapped potential for more. It's another opposites attract, but different from INTRO VS EXTRO and CHAOS VS ORDER; this is GOOD VS EVIL. Who will win this battle of wills; will our hero purify the tainted heart, or will he slip deeper into darkness, never to return to the light?

TLDR: Should be a NOTP, and yet the allure pulls me in.

What do y'all think? Do you agree? Let me know!