#artie x rho

[gritsandbrits]

From @dialouge-prompts

“It’s 5am.”

“I know.”

Rhodanthe groaned as her natural body rhythms roused her from her sleep. Working on the farm trained her skill to wake up before the sun did. She really didn't want to leave her comfortable bed, especially the pair of bare arms wrapped around her form. She felt Artie's warm breath in her neck. The memories of last nights events made her shiver in delight. He had been very generous as always. She loved that about him even if he didn't feel like loving himself some days she still filled that void. And he filled her void of loneliness with his honesty and charm.

She turned herself gently to face him. He looked so peaceful, angelic even, his blond hair wide in the satin pillows. Rhodanthe grinned still can't believing how lucky she was to be married to a guy like him.

He must've known she would be up, since he also opened his eyes briefly before closing them again. Artie was not an early bird like she was. Even after becoming king he had a hard time overcoming his insomnia.

"It's five am," he murmured.

"I know." Rhodanthe snuggled into him closely. "I don't wanna go."

"Then don't." Artie yawned. "The kingdom can survive a few more hours without us."

The brunette mage tsked before bringing her face to brush her nose against his. "I guess, I'm just not used to sleeping in late."

"I can teach you how," Artie cooed. To her (welcomed) surprise he flipped her over until he was on top. "First lesson...."

True, the kingdom would last a few hours without the once and future king and his Swan Princess. But even young love had to stop somewhere. It was 10 by the time they got dressed and ready to go. They both got an earful from Aunt Lillian for being late but they only exchanged the same satisfied expression knowing it was worth it.

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Reposting this artie x OC edit

It's not perfect but i figure I should make something about artie and rho since i talk about them a lot on this blog. Artie deserves someone kind and caring but also strong enough to stand up for what's right. Since Rho counts as the swan princess & lady of the lake I wanted to give her aquatic plant themes, so lots of vines and water lillies. I used Angrboda from GoW as Rho's faceclaim.

Background from Skyrim Nexus Mods. Angrboda belongs to GoW

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Jasonessa will always have a special place in my heart but it's not my current priority. Instead I'm gonna try to focus on ships I've havent talked much about, like my sona and pure vanilla cookie, and artie x rho.

Speaking of ships, I have some brand new f/os: Jake Hollister from Skysurfers Strike Force & Cheetor from ROTB :D

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Actiontoongorlz's Top 8 Canon x OC Ships 💖💖

I've been looking at OTP/Couples memes for a while and decided that it's time for me to make my own! For an extra surprise I'm not putting Ben Tennyson x Jora Holiday on this list because I focus too much on them anyways & I want my other OCs & their loves to have the spotlight for a change. The timing couldn't be more perfect as we're close to Valentine's Day!!! If you don't support canon x oc or find my ships displeasing then move along because this is a Happy Place! 😁😁 Again these are couples that I consider my personal OTPs in regards to canon x oc. That and making more content with my ships in general! Be warned the text is long and contains spoilers for certain shows and such!!

Clarify: these are my own ocs so there's not going to be anyone else's oc/canon. I might have to save that for another post in the future! 💚 But yeah these are characters that I came up with :]

Alright I'm done ranting, let's get started!

1. Sonic x Lani: I never quite gave much thought into this pair as I should so I promise to do something with them in the future! I promise! What I appreciate about SonLani is that there's little drama, like everything is super chill because both parties are chill. It's not a big deal and they don't need grand gestures to show how much they care about each other. Unlike Preboot Archie with its carts full of poorly written romance and strangely OOC moments on Sonic's end, SonLani had a lot of time to grow, while keeping his established personality in check. They actually communicate with each other, and stick by each other thick and thin. Lani loves Sonic for who he is & has no plans on changing him. Likewise Sonic has someone he can rely on when things get tough; not to mention he can really be himself around her without going all "iLl sLOw dOWn fOr U." Plus the ship name I gave them is a huge nod to the games ^_^

2. Jason x Vanessa: A recent pair due to Vanessa being a new creation but I'm honestly in love with them right now. In-universe they are regarded as the prime example of 'Opposites Attract' in Odyssey. They didn't get along very well in Jason's first couple of months in town due to his hardheaded self and her aloof demeanor. But through events such as Blackgaard and Novacom they gradually learn to trust one another. They see each other in a different light, Vanessa realising that Jason is a lot more thoughtful than he lets on, and Jason discovering her hidden fun side and kindness. Vanessa provides challenges and a sense of normalcy Jason can enjoy away from spy business. Meanwhile Jason fulfills her thirst of adventure & simultaneous desire for a peaceful life as well as spirituality. They're a equals, regarding each other as such and not to mention the BANTER! Hard to believe a former nun can keep up with a secret agent both physically and trading barbs XD. There's also the Forbidden Love factor of Vanessa being the duaghter of Regis Blackgaard, Jason defending her because he KNOWS she is nothing like her old man. Their friendship and romance overcome so many obstacles. I can honestly say that if Vanessa was canon she'd be the type of person Jason would like to be with especially over Jillian Marshall *gags*

3. Kaysha Wallace x Leo Hamato: Now here's a ship that I want to get more into 😁😁 Honestly I love the idea of this pairing: the serious leadee x bubbly spirit! Kaysha is very perky yet understands Leo's feelings on shouldering so much responsibility (she being the oldest child in her family). She's very willing to support him because she doesn't want to see him get all weary from burden. Likewise Leo can be himself around her, and teach her to be more responsible. He doesn't doubt her potential and sees her as an equal even during those periods where she was not on par with the other ninja. Kaysha shows Leo it's okay to relax and let other people help him out and not shut everyone out. When Leo expresses his ability to give her a safe life she simply laughs it off; the way she sees it him simply there in her life is enough. The most interesting facet is their dynamic varies between shows, so you'd see different scenarios and reactions as well as similarities and differences in their romance subplot.

4. Artie x Rhodanthe: Another couple I seriously need to give more attention to, they're meant to be is the foil to Shrek and Fiona in several ways. Artie and Rho may come from different social classes but they're both searching for a purpose to prove their haters wrong. Artie lacked confidence while Rho was overconfident believing she didn't need help. Together Artie learns to stand up for not only for his kingdom and loved ones hut also for himself; Rho's pride gets tempered by Artie's kindness and willingness to compromise. Another thing I like is that Artie has someone who loves him for him not because he is attractive and of royal blood. Likewise Rho has someone who respects her in spite of her social standing & shares her beliefs in making life easier for the poor & outcasts. While both lacke the physical prowess of Shrek and Fiona they rely on each other's resourcefulness and strategic thinking to get by. Unlike Shrek and Fiona they don't get married at the end of their focus movie, resolving to figure out where to take their relationship next. They still have their own life goals and don't want to rush into a relationship which sends a pretty good message. However they have their disagreements - in fact they got a huge argument that became a plot point in Shrek Forever After - but through it all they rediscover the things that made them fall in true love with each other. I'm really loving the subplot I have planned where they forget their memories and slowly fall back in love again.

5. Finn x Alma: Surprise! Yes8 I have a Cars OC (that was originally a fanon Disney Princess) who is the niece of Tow Mater in my verse and she enters a relationship with Finn McMissile. The thing I love about this pair is that it allows Alma to use her skills to flourish, treating amd healing injured spies. She's also into travel and adventure so she can pretty much keep up with Finn. Likewise Finn realizes she is more than just a pretty face or a one-off fling but someone with the passion to face challenges head on; Finn seems to love a good challenge! But overall they'd make a nice pairing, Finn showing Alma the world and Alma showing Finn some of the more simpler things in life.

6. Alexander Paine & Qiu Jin: Well well well look at what the cat dragged in? If it isn't our first villain pairing? XD Just kidding only one half is a genuine villain. What makes this couple so unique in that their storyline goes way back to before the events of the show, he being a agent and she a mechanic. They loved each other deeply, even to the point of starting a family, but forced apart due to some troubling events. When they do get back together it's not so much a bittersweet reunion as Paine became a full villain and Qiu Jin had spent years in&out mental institution before being released There's visible pain & regret, Alexander desperately wanting a semblance of what they once had. He seeks power not just for himself for to heal her. But Jin refuses to go along with his schemes wanting nothing more than to move on and see their children. Jin is a huge Mortality Pet for him, but his own selfish desires for power is a major obstacle their love can't overcome. It's the more bittersweet of my pairings but an important one nonetheless.

7. Bruce Wayne x Nicola Holden: Ok the Brooding Guy/Gentle Girl trope is a mixed bag these days but I really like this trope in regards to Brucola. Like with Artie/Rho, Bruce and Nicola come from different social classes but has that same compassion and drive to help others. Nicola is someone Bruce can trust but at the same time she lets him know there are boundaries (aka don't use my weaknesses as a contingency plan). I also feel like Bruce needs a sort of normal love interest, while he has canon normal girlfriends most of them were pretty boring. At least with Nicola she has has a life outside being a love interest her own goals and motivations. She also loves Bruce for him, not because of his money and good looks. It's a generally healthy dynamic built on honesty & empathy. Another reason why I find this pair adorable is that it actually matches with the rest of the Trinity; you know, like how Superman is with a journalist and Wondy is with a soldier/agent. Nicola & Bruce having different ways of pursuing justice while still sharing similar moral codes. It helps that Nicola is actually a hero rather than an antihero/villain/straight villain (Bruce dating a villan would only make him look like a hypocrite). Nicola sees all facets of Bruce's life and makes the choice to stay; provides some much needed light not just in his life but also the rest of the Batfam. In turn Bruce has another connection to the normal world that is willing to be in his life and see him genuinely happy. They're mature adults who ground each other and build each other up.

8. Optimus Prime x Malina Lovelace: Okay is it just me or do I think TFA Optimus Prime needs more love? What's funny is that at first Malina didn't like the thought of being outshined by newcomers in her superhero career. Spending time with Optimus makes her realize that there's more to being a superhero than fame. Optimus doesn't look down on her, and is more than willing to work with her and appreciate her work. She becomes touched by his friendliness and aceepts him and the other Bots. At the same time Malina reminds Optimus that it's okay to make mistakes and move on, and that it's okay to cut toxic people out. I even wrote a noncanon ficlet where Malina calls out Sentinel and Blackarachnia for the way they treat Optimus. OptMalina is a romance built on respect despite the obvious differences. Not to mention they have each other's back, and they learn about each other each time. And just like with KayLeo and BatRose there's different continuities which means unique versions of the Optlina pair. The Bayverse *chortle* and Prime versions are a few I'd love to explore in the future!

Miscellaneous

- Chad Charming x Soraya Nedakh: Essentially snobby rich kid who learns to be self sufficient and see past appearances through a positive influence. Soraya helps Chad to understand that being royalty isn't just pretty clothes and parties but actually using that status to help others. And Chad actually has his views challenged: Soraya doesn't back down easily.

- Jetta x Zane: The concept of JettaZane (or A Touch Of Snow/IceMagic) is that the robot teaches the human what it's like to be human. Jetta started out as an extremely cold person and a loner, but her time with Zane - the literal ninja of ice - gradually melts her heart & she becomes more caring and accepting. So the robot programmed to be human helps the human raised to be a cold machine unlearn her toxic traits and reclaim her humanity. Also Pixane is kinda boring imo, like they're only together because they're both robots. Not very compelling if you ask me.

- Brian Crown x Kelly Arbol: The wellmeaning goofball and the beatnik poet are something I rarely see much of, but that pretty much sums up their ship. Brian may be a bit self centered but he has a heart of gold and through Kelly's influence he becomes more confident in being a worthy successor to his dad. Meanwhile Brian respects Kelly in and out costume and teaches her how to have fun. Not to mention Kelly interacts with someone outside her circle, which is a welcome change from the trope of only dating someone within your circle.

- Janus Lee x Lenora Rose: Another pair from the same show as Paine and Qiu Jin, there's not much to say on them other than it's one of the most tragic couples. Lenora died a long time ago due to circumstances beyond her & Mr. Lee's control and it's her death that was the catalyst to his gradual descent into evil. As the show goes on we see glimpses of their life together and realize that Lenora is more than the Ghost, she was someone with her own dreams and motivations. She and Janus were outcasts who found companionship in each other, and were able to build a life together using their hard-earned resources to help others. Even in the last few months of her life she didn't go down without a fight, wanting her legacy to be one of love and hope. It's her memory that may be the key to redeeming Mr. Lee in the future of A.T.O.M.

- Ben Florian x Paige: Again not much else to say but they're the antithesis of Mal x Ben. One thing that bothers me about Mal & Ben is that they are supposed to be equals when it's pretty darn obvious from the scenes they were not. With PaigeBen it's clear that they ARE equals who respect each other. Ben's agency isn't reduced to just love interest, he has someone he has good communication with and wants to see him succeed. Paige has someone who shares her interests and see her more than just that One American Newbie. They LEARN to work together without love potions involved. Plus we haven't had a commoner Disney Princess in a while so Paige fills in as someone who works her way into high status then uses that status to help others with Ben at her side.

That's enough of my Canon x OC OTPs! I hope to explore them more throughout the year :) I work hard to flesh out my OCs and their romantic storylines as if they're real 💚😌

I do have KayLeo week planned for Feb 14 to Feb 21 so don't be shocked when I start posting rottmnt stuff or art of Kaysha! Anyways these are my personal ships that I enjoy despite the lack of content I made of them, so hopefully I have the creative juices flowing to make more stuff! Final note I'm working on a platonic oc x canon meme to show that love doesn't have to be romantic. A

[gritsandbrits]

We all agree that sunflowers are shrek and Fiona's flowers right? But what about the other couples?

Charming and Gwynn's flower would be daffodils. Daffodils symbolize forgiveness and appreciation, something both characters learn in their arc. Charming had to learn to forgive shrek and fiona and realize his parents were wrong all along. Gwynn also needed to learn to forgive herself. They both learned to appreciate life for what it is, and appreciate each other. Charming especially had to accept there was more than just fame, fortune, and a failed acting career. He could be himself without those things. And Gwynn could be herself without "rebelling for the sake of rebelling."

Daffodils scientific name is "narcissus", Charming's major flaw was his narcissistic mindset. I believe these flowers took their name from the Greek Tale, as Narcissus was a man who drowned due to his own vanity. Echo the nymph has a crush on him but couldn't confess due to a curse inflicted on her by Hera. Similar to how Gwynn wanted to tell Charming how she felt about him but couldn't bc he was so obsessed with himself and his revenge, and saying anything could've doomed her friends. Daffodils represent new beginnings fitting as my rewrite has Charming undergo a new life not beholden to his parents' desires.

Now to Artie and Rhodanthe. I want to say lotus blossoms but I feel they world for Harold and Lillian being the "Princess and the Frog". But I've found somethig thay fits; fireweed. Fireweed typically blossom in areas affected by forest fires. Because of this they may represent rebirth and transformation particularly after traumatic experiences.

Artie's trauma stems from his father's neglect and the abuse he went through in school. In spite of this he grew to become a kind king willing to help people even villains. He was the change Far Far Away needed to move away from rigid social roles. Fireweed are also used for edible and medicinal uses, and Rhodanthe is a healer. It means innovation: Artie and Rhodanthe are bright young minds with a lot of creative ideas on how to fix their kingdom and their personal lives.

As a follow up Dragon and Donkey's flower would be Roses, a symbol of love passion, and in donkey's case self worth. Donkey knows his self worth; and he helped Fiona and Shrek (and Artie) work out their issues with their self esteem. His passionate side and love for his family and friends make roses a good flower for him. And thorns given Dragon's protective side.

Puss and Kitty Softpaws would has Astrantia, which symbolizes strength, protection and courage. Both of them are brave, strong and protect each other. Puss even goes on to protect other people (the assassin i adopted into my family joke).

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Cringetober Day 7: Pinterest Art Base

Instead of going on Pinterest i used a free stock image. I thought it be cute to make merch of my shrek OCs. I drew a concept of a "chibi" Gwynn in her main & regal outfits.

I really love how this turned out! I'm going to draw Rho next, and maybe a Rho x Artie piece.

Original ref

[gritsandbrits]

"May I have this dance?"

"Certainly, if i know how :P"

Artie x Rho but as mildly expensive collector's dolls. I'm so proud of this work makes me wish these were actual products. I truly believe are destined to be togther no matter what. And they look so good, I wanted them to complement one another while still looking unique. Background is free stock, not mine.

[juniaships]

The Artie x Rho ship is Broppy except Artie is Poppy and Rho is Branch