Unconventional Ships

We hear all the time about the cannon ships. So I thought it might be nice to talk about the ships that are not usually brought up. Whenever you have a fandom so full of people of ALL different kinds, you are bound to have ships that stand out differently to people. It doesn't make the ships less important to the people that believe in their strength.

Let's start with Fuffy. For those that don't know, this is Faith & Buffy. 

It's well known that Faith and Buffy have had a love-hate relationship over the years. There has, canonically, been a certain amount of tension between the two Slayers. Heck, the very ideology behind the whole ONE Slayer thing is a big source of this tension. And yes, there is a certain ambiguity about it that leads one to wonder if it might not be sexual in nature. There's even a scene where Faith was supposed to kiss Buffy on the lips, but the network vetoed it and Faith kisses her on the forehead instead. Truthfully, I have to wonder if Fuffy wasn't actually intended to be more canon if the network hadn't been so fast to veto it. It's one of those Could-Have-Been things I often wonder about.

Next, let's move on to Spike and Xander, aka Spander. 

Now, for the sake of full-disclosure, I must admit that my Spuffy shipping heart aches a bit when I consider this ship. That's not to say it doesn't matter. I am in NO way saying it is unimportant. There are definitely people who love the idea of it. And there are quotes that make even me wonder. For instance, there's the scene in Beneath You. Nancy asks if there is anyone in the group that haven't slept together. Spike and Xander exchange a look, and then look away quickly. Neither one of them speak up. So sure, this look may mean absolutely nothing. (The majority of me, the hardcore Spuffy shipper, believes it didn't mean anything). Or, it could have been a hint of something. This is one that is best left up to interpretation. But remember this: just because someone sees it differently, doesn't mean they are necessarily wrong.

Sticking with the whole trend of three examples, I'll wrap up with Aniles (Anya/Giles)

Obviously, this one is technically the most canon. We witnessed what this ship might possibly be like during the course of Tabula Rasa. This ship would have been very interesting to see play out in the long run. The Watcher and the ex-Demon is kind of an interesting parallel. Moreover, it would have been very interesting to see how developing feelings for Anya had changed Giles' stance on demons. This is the non-ship I personally like to wonder the most about. What would have changed if Giles had fallen in love with Anya? Would his view of Spike or Angel or any of the other friendly demons they met have changed in any way? 

So there you go. There's my insight on three of the non-canon ships we discussed on Buffyverse this week. I will say this: yes, this was inspired a lot by opinion. Therefore, you have every right not to agree with me. But remember: that does not make you right, it does not make me wrong. 

Also, with today being the page's second birthday, I want to give a shout-out to anyone and everyone who has helped our page grow, be they admin, fan or former admin. We appreciate you all. Even if we don't constantly say it. 

~Buffy