Hello! First of all I’m so excited I was one of the first blogs you found. That’s such an honor and it makes me feel like I’m really apart of the fandom. This is a totally fine ask and I have no problem answering it so don’t worry ❤
As for your ask, it’s totally fine if you don’t ship it anymore. I know there were a couple other Sheith shippers that were kinda “ehhh” about the ship after this season though admittedly for most of us it’s actually just fueled the ship since it’s shown us how deep and healthy their bond is for both of them.
Shiro and Keith being brothers is still just a headcanon though. So if you’re worried about it being incest (whether adopted or otherwise) you don’t need to. But I still totally understand you being uncomfortable with it anyway! Like I said you don’t HAVE to ship anything and you can not like a ship for any reason or for no reason at all.
Also if it makes you feel any better, there was a really great post from some gay/bi people explaining how when they were younger they called their crushes “like a sister/brother to me” only to find out later on that what they were feeling was actually attraction to someone of the same gender, but were unaware at the time. I’ll try to find it in a second. But as someone with similar experiences when I was a young little gay, it’s very easy for me to view the “you’re my brother” line like that.
Also remember that other unrelated characters have referred to each other as siblings despite them not being related. (I think Lanc3 in s1?) As of now the only canon sibling we have are Matt and Pidge.
On to your actual question though omfg I’m sorry this is so long and bless you if you’ve actually read all this, on whether or not Sheith can ever become canon: I don’t know.
I know that people who work on the show (don’t remember who, don’t have links, if someone wants to add sources I would really appreciate it) have said they would like to have lgbt representation. To what extent they want that representation, I’m not sure.
Since VLD is on netflix and not tv, I think there’s more wiggle room as to what they’re allowed to show regarding lgbt characters. However, it’s still a kid’s show, and you know how some parents are regarding lgbt stuff. Also m/m relationships tend to get more backlash from homophobic parents that f/f relationships, largely because f/f relationships can be written off by homophobes as platonic. (which is a whole other issue that I’m not going to get into because this ask is long enough as it is)
Like…. I can’t think of a single example of an m/m romantic relationship in a kid’s show that isn’t just unnamed background characters or characters that aren’t a part of the main cast. So Sheith (or any other m/m ship) becoming canon would be huge.
I don’t know if they will. I think anything is possible. I find it very difficult to believe that the showrunners would introduce a love interest for either of them this late into the series. It’s possible the lgbt rep they’re talking about will end up just being some background characters. Or Coran and some unnamed guy we never get to see. Or Pidge meeting a girl. Or it could be Sheith.
For me personally? I like to be realistic. The end of this season was already more than I could have hoped for regarding Sheith. I was actually in tears at the “I love you” line. So I’m not counting on it being canon. If it is, well, it’ll be a happy surprise.
Ok guys I’m super inspired to take on a massive sheith project but I need your help! I need to know where to find all the sheith moments that appear in the series, like what eps and about what time. Also scenes like Shiro’s flashbacks of the area, and Keith looking for Shiro. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
YO I don’t have exact times but I can list some from various eps! Let me know what I forgot, y’all. I’ve bolded the parts where I feel like we see Shiro’s PTSD.
S1E1 (Technically episodes 1-3): Keith finds Shiro…tilts his face and says, “Shiro?” First shoulder touch on the dunes (“It’s good to have you back.” “Good to be back.”). Back at the shack Keith talks about feeling lost… “…And then you [Shiro] showed up.” When Keith, Shiro and Pidge go to get the Red Lion and they decide to split up, Shiro puts his hand on Keith’s shoulder and reassures him that he’ll be fine, and says, “Just remember, patience yields focus.” Right at the end, Shiro slaps Keith’s back as they rejoin the group on the ground, and the two exchange a loving look.
S1E2 (Return of the Gladiator): Flashbacks ahoy as Shiro fights with the robeast! We get another flashback at the end as he talks with Pidge about her brother.
S1E4 (Some Assembly Required): Shiro is already awake when Allura sounds the alarm, implying that he doesn’t get much sleep (if any). When a training session goes wrong and Shiro has a flashback, Keith launches himself across the room to shield Shiro from the training bot (“Shiro, are you okay?”). They’re later seen sitting next to each other on the floor, sipping water. At the end of the ep Keith sneaks off after Shiro when he leaves the common room to sleep.
S1E6 (Fall of the Castle of Lions): When Pidge decides to leave Voltron and go after her family, Keith yells at her, reminding her that “everyone has families” and she shouldn’t put the lives of two people before the lives of everyone in the entire universe. I consider this a Sheith moment because Keith goes through a similar arc to Pidge in season 3, when he has to decide to put the search for Shiro on hold (and sacrifice their health and happiness) for the sake of the universe and his teammates. (Also: Keith lashes out at Sendak directly after he hurts Shiro, and he lands a GOOD KICK!)
S1E8 (Taking Flight): When the team encounter a dense asteroid field, Shiro trusts Keith to navigate it safely (and flush out Rolo). It’s obvious how much faith Shiro has in Keith’s abilities.
S1E9 (Return to Balmera): It’s just too cute to dismiss: When Hunk proposes a plan of attack, he knows to team Shiro and Keith up.
S1E11 (Crystal Venom): Keith is the first one to realize Shiro’s in trouble (“Where’s Shiro?”)…Just more confirmation that he’s aware of Shiro’s humanity/weaknesses when the others tend to dismiss him as indestructible. Sendak calls Shiro a monster, and says he’s broken. Shiro has a panic attack.
S1E12 (Collection and Extraction): Shiro has a flashback while skirting the guards on the Galra ship.
S1E13 (The Black Paladin): Keith tells the others to go after Allura while he protects Shiro/the Black Lion (“What are you doing?” “Whatever I can.”). A battle between Keith and ZARKON HIMSELF ensues, with Keith refusing to abandon the Black Lion. Later, Shiro swoops down and grabs Keith/The Red Lion (“I’ve got you, buddy.”)
S2E1 (Across the Universe): I mean. This whole episode. What can I even say? Keith and Shiro constantly go back and forth like, “Keith? Keith, can you hear me?” and “Shiro! Are you okay?” and “Keith, I’m here,” and “I’m on my way,” and yada yada yada they’re so concerned for each other AAAAA. Later when Keith has to figure out how to cross a big canyon, he closes his eyes and repeats Shiro’s words: “Patience yields focus.” We see Shiro’s eyes go soft as he says, “That really stuck with you, didn’t it?” Keith says, “You’ve given me some good advice. Without you, my life would’ve been a lot different.” Oh, and then Keith uses his bond with Shiro to pilot the Black Lion. He flies to Shiro’s aid, plants the Lion over him to shield him from further harm, and the Lion roars to scatter the rest of the evil creatures. THEN there’s that cozy, bittersweet scene with Shiro and Keith in front of a friggin’ campfire (where the fuck did Keith get wood for a fire…and why are the background colors so warm and gentle). “Keith. If I don’t make it out of here, I want you to lead Voltron.” Cue Keith’s sad face as he says, “Stop talking like that. You’re gonna’ make it.” Shiro gives him thE SADDEST SMILE??
S2E3 (Shiro’s Escape): Um. Keith’s face when Shiro comes out of the healing pod…ummm…
We get flashbacks of Shiro’s escape! While he’s plugged up to Pidge’s scanner, Shiro calls Zarkon the Black Paladin or something similiar; Keith corrects him, affirming him as the rightful Black Paladin. When Ulaz dies, Keith is the only one who appears to mourn him besides Shiro. We watch Keith, a proclaimed “loner” who rarely seeks out other people’s company, go to comfort Shiro. When Allura makes a mean comment about Ulaz, Keith rounds on her and defends him (likely on Shiro’s behalf as well as his own).
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