Hola everyone! In this post, I would like to dig a little bit deeper into these ships. Since I am a Brackenleaf shipper, already I bring a few biases to the table and I apologize for that, but I’m going to be covering why I think each of these ships would/wouldn’t work. (I won’t make it one giant paragraph though, because those are always frustrating to read through.)
WARNING, A FEW SPOILERS PAST BOOK ONE.
STARLEAF PROS
This is possibly the most shipped ship of all time, and it’s easy to see why. They’re adorable together! They’ve grown up together, they tease one another, and are practically always by eachother’s side!
They have a deep connection with one another, and rarely argue! Their love is pure and magical. Not to mention, they make great leaders and role-models, even by themselves! But, now we get into family issues......
STARLEAF CONS
I don’t about you guys, but the recent post about Lightfeather’s relationship with Silverlake is a bit of what sparked this idea. Here’s how Star’s and Morningleaf’s family tree works (briefly).
Now, most of the time, people who ship Brackenleaf claim Star and Morningleaf are practically siblings. But this isn’t quite right... Lightfeather is the adoptive daughter of Thundersky and Silverlake, right? Morningleaf is the blood daughter of Thundersky and Silverlake.
This means Morningleaf and Lightfeather are sisters, which makes Morningleaf the aunt of Star. Crazy to think about, right? So, Star and Morningleaf aren’t even siblings anymore; technically, they’re aunt and nephew!
Now, rest assured, they are milk siblings and still real siblings, but, if we really look into the family, we could say Morningleaf really is the aunt of Star. This, personally, makes all the difference to me, and this is why I think Brackenleaf is more suitable. (Opinion, don’t have to follow me!) (Also, they are not blood related, and they would be absolutely fine to be together. Starleaf is still a working ship, but morally, it’s confusing and strange. Still a beautiful ship, though!)
BRACKENLEAF PROS
Brackentail loves Morningleaf more than he maybe even loves himself. Not too sure if the feeling is mutual, but I hope it is. They aren’t related in any way, and I think they would make the perfect couple.
Morningleaf has forgiven Brackentail, right? I think forgiveness is one of the biggest factors of their relationship. I think it strengthens it, a lot. I also like to think of them as an adult love, more of a maturer love, in the sense that they sharpen themselves off of one another, not just one following blindly after the other. (Even though Brackentail seems to do this A LOT xD)
BRACKENLEAF CONS
Brackentail tried to kill Star.
That is probably the biggest way this ship may sink. Sometimes, it’s very hard to be forgiving, and Brackentail is no exception. Not to mention, Brackentail was young and stupid, so he thought teasing and angering Morningleaf when they were young was the way to go.
Honestly, I don’t see many other problems with their relationship. The biggest problem is that if Morningleaf goes with Brackentail, it could weaken her relationship with Star. Star isn’t one to get jealous very often, but it may occur. He may feel resentment towards Brackentail, even after he has healed him and forgiven him.
So, what do you guys think? Is there anything I’m missing? Tell me your thoughtsssss I need them right nowww!
-Nightmist
P.S./DISCLAIMER: This is all opinion! Please, no hating on the person, hate the ship xD (I know you guys won’t hate the people, but still, lol)
ouchy, I just read through all of these, not knowing who Skysong is because she is in ROTR and getting super confused. -.-
Ok if I am to be honest, I ship them half and half, they both have their own pros and cons, so it is just to hard to choose one, so I don't really ship either of them to their full extent, but I don't disagree with anything, they both seem super cute and I would love to see what the author chooses, because I just can't!! XD
I honestly can't wait to read about it! And you are SO right! Just because they're a character doesn't mean they have to have a crush on someone or end up being shipped with someone.
tbh, at first, I wanted Jigun to be alone and not have a crush on anyone nor be shipped with anyone, but then Iden came into the picture and my Shipper genes just can't resist!! (I cannot wait to build their ship more XDDD) But still, just because they're mentioned doesn't make them instantly a candidate for love.
It's a possibility if Shysong ever came back to Anok or if Brackentail ever went to the Landwalkers territory. It's not impossible, but it is a stretch.
I honestly think that there hasn't been anyone introduced yet for them. I mean, just because they don't come up in the books doesn't mean they have to have a ship. I think Shadepebble and Brackentail are both waiting for their perfect someone. But I just recently got a genius idea and idc if you hate it but tell me that Brackentail x Shysong are perfect? Both fierce and strong, determined and loyal, but not an extreme leader! I created one of my now new favorite shipd Brackensong/Shytail and it is going to go in my fanfic!!!!!!!
**SPOILERS**
Why would anyone stop you anyways? Clawfire is like perfect pair for Shadepebble! If you think about it, he saved her from the ice tiger, but you'd think, oh, but he took her anyways, but if he hadn't, Shadepebble would never have gone away from the dark side or known Star and Morningleaf. Shadepebble also wouldn't have saved Morningleaf and Brackentail's life if she hadn't gone back to warn Star after Frostfire kidnapped Morningleaf in Stormbound. But technically, if Shadepebble hadn't been kidnapped, Frostfire wouldn't have found the excuse to go kidnap Morningleag, although Rockwing prolly would have sent him to do it sooner or later. So it all depends on how you look at it. LOL, that was so long \_(^-^)_/
I agree! Starleaf just feels so natural and it feels wrong for either of them to end up with someone else!
I think I'm the only person on here who thinks this, but Clawpebble/Shadefire! Idk i just think they're super cute and have more chemistry than Brackenpebble.
And yes, I know that Clawfire is several years older than Shadepebble, but honestly, I don't care. There's just something about them that makes my heart melt.
My parents are about 7 years apart. My grandparents are about 8, so to me, age is just a number (figuratively speaking)
If Crystalstream can ship Morningleaf and Echofrost, then I can ship Clawfire and Shadepebble! (again all this my is opinion)
MUAHAHAHAHA AND NO ONE CAN STOP MEH
You asked for it here it comes:
Starleaf is just such a natural ship. You know it is meant to be when you just cant help but ship it. And yes people do have that thing about the whole sibling thing but tell me this, Have you ever seen families so close that a boy and a girl are practically siblings? There is legit a Tik Tok trend where girl are kissing their best friends and they end up boyfriend and girlfriend. (Granted half of them are fake.)
They spend all their time together and never fight. When they do fight it is about being separated or about each others safety with I think is super cute. I think people need to get over the sibling fact. Its been said, and its been proven wrong. Thats honestly the only Con to Starleaf and in that case Starleaf legit has no cons.
What if Crystalfeather was Star's Milk mother instead of Silvercloud, and Star Had a Crush on Echofrost. Not that weird! True love comes through trust and experience. Star and Morningleaf practically live to protect each other. Star even sent Brackentail with Morningleaf JUST to protect her. Morningleaf hates being separated from Star. But she does it for Star. Now with Brackenleaf, it just feels like they wouldn't have as much fun. They would be like a mature couple and that just isn't Morningleaf, or Brackentail. Plus I heavily ship Brackenpebble. A ship should come naturally and there is just this barrier that is stopping me from it. Its like when you think a peice of a puzzle is the right piece, but when you try and put it together it just doesn't fit no matter how hard you try. I don't think the whole Brackentail was a bully thing realy applies to it. I think we have gotten over the fact that Brackentail tried to kill Star by now. Brackentail is too much of a follower. He is smart and kind, but doesn't have the same bold, leadership, personality that both Star and Morningleaf has. He is a strong supporter and a good friend, but more of a follower. He is too soft for Morningleaf, but just right for Shadepebble. Shadepebble is a happy loyal friend. She has basically the same personality as Brackentail just add a bit of pep to it.
Thank you for listening to my Ted Talk uwu
i will now go sit in my headcanon and AU room.
I don't think Silverlake was three. She wasn't even Silverlake back then. She was Silvercloud, and that means that she was a lead-mare. And 3 seems much too young to be a lead mare.
I’m still confused...
Lightfeather was an adult? What do you mean? Her mother and her were driven out of Snow Herd when she was a small foal, and Sun Herd found her in a tree after a bear had slaughtered her mother.
I agree with your points. However, I'm not sure Morningleaf has any romantic attraction with Brackentail. Maybe friends, maybe a crush, but Star and Morningleaf...well, their relationship speaks for itself. If Star and Morningleaf were related by blood, their ship would be super weird, but they aren't. Not at all. And I don't really consider Lightfeather and Star to be adopted. More like taken in. Lightfeather was an adult, remember? She didn't need an adoptive mother. That's why.
These are just my opinions. I think your post was nice and comprehensive! I agree with your points completely! Except I don't ship either Brackenleaf or Starleaf. Though I lean towards Starleaf.
Out of the two, it’s BrackenLeaf. But there are plenty of other great MorningLeaf ships too. Yet, after lots of hard thought, I sort of would like MorningLeaf to be Aro-Romantic. It’s definitely not canon but I feel there‘s quite a bit of evidence that MorningLeaf feels no romantic attraction. I dislike StarLeaf, personality wise as well as them sort of being related. I mean would you date your adopted sibling? Sure they’re not absolutely ”adopted” but milk siblings is pretty darn close. Either way I prefer them as brother and sister relationship. As for BrackenTail I like to ship him with EchoFrost and for Star... ya know me... BUMBLESTARRRRRR EEEE
All true, and I can see and understand why your on Brackenleaf's side and point of view. But, for a ship to work, it has to be mutual and Brackenleaf doesn't feel mutual. Starleaf definitely feels mutual.
Brackentail loves Morningleaf more than he loves himself(as you said) but I don't think Morningleaf feels the same. If she did, I would be greatly surprised.
It would be cute and I wouldn't have many complaints if Brackenleaf became canon, but if Morningleaf suddenly grew feelings for Brackentail, would her feelings for Brackentail be able to outweigh her feelings for Star?
Probably not.
Would Morningleaf be able to return Brackentail's love in the same way?
Probably not.
*This is my opinion*
Really? I totally agree with you. I have only read the series once through, but I became Brackenleaf anyways xD
I have to say, I shipped Starleaf at first, but after rereading the series several times I am now a definite Brackenleaf shipper