๐ Alex ๐ 25โ ๐ she/they ๐
๐ Trigun fun since a VERY long time ๐
๐ Vash's riako ๐ oc x canon content ๐
๐ https://aquatear.carrd.co ๐
I'm an artist and this blog is my safe space for OC x canon arts/stories/rumbling posting ๐ฅฐ
My primary passion is Trigun (Vashie my sweetie angel), where I stuck since uhhh... I don't rememberโฆ It was a long time ago. In any case, this manga/anime so dearest to my heart. It had a big influence on my personality, so be careful. I can talk about it for hours :D I love old and new versions equally, so I don't want to argue about this. Never.
I'm okay with doubles (OCs/selfships/yumeships) and canon x canon ships, so I'll be glad to discuss your f/o (especially if it's Vash, I'll be happy to share our love for him!), admire your art, read your stories and maybe roleplay (why not, I have a lot of experience :D). But please let's respect each other's feelings and tastes ๐
Main info about my OC in this post, the rest things will appear in blog time to time (otherwise why am I created it?!). I put a lot of time and effort into developing, so I'm pretty proud of my girl and love her. I think she's a little bit of a self-insert, even though we're completely different personalities :D So, I also absolutely love the dynamics of soulmates, slowburn and "right person, wrong time".
You can read BYI here, but main rule is if you don't like OC x canon/selfships/yumeships - don't interact/follow or I'll block you.
#FireSpirit ๐ฅ- posts about OC
#FireTyphoon ๐ฅ๐ช๏ธ - posts about her dynamic with Vash
TG channel with all my arts.
That's all! Have a nice day, be kind to yourself ๐
Oh... irl life ate all my time and attention. But thatโs no excuse to abandon YuMay. Yes, I know it's already July, butโฆ who cares?
Day 6 - On a date
Idea about date on observation deck with zero gravity immediately came to my mind. Let's just imagine that there was something like this on the Ship Three (it's a spaceship after all!). I think Vash was the one who find this "room" first. And decided to arrange a surprise for Blaze. For her, who had always been on ground, the sudden loss of gravity came as a shock. Blaze floated upside down and accidentally drifted into a wall before figuring out how to keep her balance. And Vash is already smiling watching her. Because finally this feels right. Because he almost never got moments where the world feels fun and peaceful.
Day 7 - Fankid(s)
Tessa and Noah, twins (is anyone surprised?). Two opposite personalities: she's loud, curious, always dragging her brother into troubles. Heโs observant, takes notes and sighs at his sister's chaos, but supports her. They bicker constantly. They're inseparable. Vash sees himself and his brother Knives in them. Who they could have been if not for the circumstances. Blaze sees hope in them. She believes children will bring happiness into their fatherโs life.
Day 8 โ Board game
I love D&D and play D&D a lot. I think Vash and Blaze would love it too if they tried it. They'd be that annoying chaotic good duo, tasked with the great mission of saving the world. And they'd take a long time to complete it, because they'd pick up a bunch of side quests along the way, saving random NPCs.
Day 9 โ Movie night
Vash and Blaze can't watch anything silently. Their "silent mode" lasts 10 minutes at most (which is why they're not allowed into movie theaters). And then one of them start talking again. About plot holes. About whether the villain is redeemable. About what snacks they should make next. About random memories the movie triggered.
Day 10 - Dancing
Vash surprisingly graceful when he's not thinking about it. Blaze is surprisingly quiet when it comes to dancing. But they remain themselves: sometimes she steps on his toes. Sometimes he dips her and nearly drops her. They're laughing before the song ends.
I first saw this challenge on TikTok, then I saw some wonderful arts from @/moonlityume and was inspired! So I decided to challenge myself and draw every day. My goal wasn't to draw full rendered and shaded arts, just to have fun with simple silly sketches. Unfortunately, on day 16 I went on a trip and didn't draw for the rest of May. But I plan to finish YuMay by the end of June! (I hope so...)
And yes, I drew Vash and Blaze in different versions ๐ฅฐ
Day 1 - Kissing
I think, despite all his dramatic and a little theatrical behavior, Vash himself gets flustered very easily when affection becomes sincere and direct. Especially kisses. Blaze, meanwhile, treats affection very naturally. Sheโs expressive, impulsive and playful. Sheโll kiss him mid-sentence just to interrupt his overthinking. Blaze probably discovers very quickly that if she kisses Vash unexpectedly in public, he definitely loses all composure for the next few seconds.
Day 2 - Cute Pose
This pose seemed to me the mostโฆ right? Vash is a naturally clumsy and chaotic person, but with Blaze he sometimes becomes unexpectedly careful especially during quiet moments. Like heโs afraid that if he moves too fast, the peace between them will disappear. And Blaze incredibly cherishes โโthe moments when Vash can allow himself to relax.
(of course Vash chooses geranium because it symbolizes love as his mother-Rem told)
Day 3 - Eating Together
"First healthy food, then sweets."
Vash steals other people's food. You won't convince me otherwise. Especially if food is something sweet (I'm even afraid to talk about donutsโฆ). If he doesn't try someone else's dish, the day is wasted. That's why Blaze always leaves something for him to try.
Day 4 - Your (favorite) f/o
It's kinda a little crossover with Gachiakuta. I think about Vash' and Blaze's Jinki (Vital Instruments). But I couldn't come up with anything smarter than a revolver (or his prosthetic arm) for Vash and metal gloves for Blaze.
Day 5 - Clothing Swap
"Love and peace!"
"โฆyouโre making fun of me."
"Correct."
"The gesture is not right."
"Yep, because this is MY signature gesture."
I DON'T KNOW WHAT WOULD HAVE TO HAPPEN TO MAKE THEM SWAP CLOTHES, AHAHAHA. But it would be so much fun. I think, Vash would be 100% shameless about the bodysuit. He rather wouldn't understand why people are staring at him, when he just casually stretches... And Blaze would drown in his red coat. But she wouldn't return his glasses for a long time, because it "make an image."
I missed out on so much merch when I was a teenager, largely because I didn't know it existed. So now I'm fulfilling my childhood dreams. My younger self would have absolutely loved it! Especially plushie Vash! ๐คญ All for you, kid, all for you. For little idealist who really wanted to learn how to shoot a gun ๐
So, here some of my favourite things. Most of it is scattered around the apartment, I just can't collect it allโฆ
Blaze's redesign in Trigun Stargaze, because... why not. She is the first OC whose reference list I worked so hard! :D I finished it when season 2 was completely released, but I'm only posting it now.
Also, I wanted to make Blaze an "official" card like the other characters. Here's Vash's card for comparison. They both look so cool together and have complementary rich colors! If you put Blaze next to Vash, they look like they're holding hands LOL symbolism is everywhere
I couldn't choose a template for so long and finally settled on this one.
art credits
A brief overview of Blaze's relationship with characters of whole story. Some of them are much more complex than described below. But I tried to convey the main idea as short as possible :D
My handwriting leaves a lot to be desired but i tried to make it legible...
First of all - hello, Trigun fandom! I bring you a mini fic with Vash in... kinda modern (university) AU? Here all events of Trigun Stampede is just a nightmare. And everyone comfort Vash after he wakes up. Fem!Y/N is here too, but appears near the end of fic.
Simply, I wanted to surround Vash with LOVE and PEACE. And for all his loved ones to be close by.
Warning: please, note english is not my native language. This text was originally wrote in my native language and then translated. I practiced on this little piece :D
w/c: 1,6k
Enjoy ๐
Vash woke up with a sharp exhale, like someone finally allowed to surface and breathe air. Light struck his wide-open eyes. It wasn't a blinding white of explosions his feverish mind imagined, but soft afternoon sunlight filtering through half-closed curtains.
Then Vash heard noise. Not endless gunfire and people screamingโjust a quiet beeping nearby. He turned his head toward the sound. A heart monitor.
A hospital. What was he doing here?..
Moments ago, Vash was on Nomans Land. On a planet covered in sand. He fought his twin brotherโand then he was falling unconscious, toward July city below. His restless thoughts were interrupted by the opening door. A woman with long dark hair stepped quietly inside the room. Her eyes immediately sought the patient. And her face lit up with a smile when she saw he was awake.
"Oh, my babyโฆ My dear boy. You're awake. I'm so glad!" Rem was at his bedside in seconds, embracing him and holding him close.
"M-Mom?"ย Vash's voice came out trembling with emotion. He carefully hugged her back, as if afraid she might disappear. Again. Delicate floral scent enveloped himโso familiar, so gentle, soย home. Vash closed his eyes, still trying to comprehend where he was. Was this... real?
Rem pulled back and placed her hand on her son's forehead. Her expression mixed with maternal concern and firmness. "You're still warm, sweetheart,"ย she murmured, stroking his hair.ย "But the important thing is that you came to your senses."ย She handed him a glass of water.
As Vash drank, he noticed two more figures in the doorway. Tesla walked further in and stopped, hands on her hips. She tried to look casual, but her eyes, red from crying, betrayed her true state. "You really made us worry, little brother,"ย she said with a hoarse laugh.
"Sorry, Tes..."ย Vash smiled sheepishly.
Tesla crossed the room and ruffled her brother's hair. She'd always done that when she wanted to tease him. "Silly. Don't do it again."
Behind her Knives appeared, arms crossed over his chest. Perfect posture and a carefully neutral expression. He looked impassive. Almost indifferent. But Vash knew his twin-brother too well. Knives' shoulders were tense, his fingers gripped his shirt too tightly. And there was a mixture of anxiety and relief in his gaze.
"Hey, Kni,"ย Vash said, guilt creeping into his voice.
Knives stared at Vash for a long moment. Then he narrowed his eyes and finally spoke. "Don't you dare scare us like that again."
"I'll try."
"Try harder." It was the closest thing toย I was worried about youย that Knives would ever say aloud.
"So... what happened?"ย Vash asked and tried to remember the last few days. But only fragments of his dream surfaced.
"You were unconscious for three days!"ย Tesla exclaimed.ย "And you seemed to be having nightmares. You kept calling for Mom... And the last time, you screamed Kni's name so loudly the whole hospital came running..."
"Three days?"ย Vash asked, astonished. He lived an entire life in his head, while in reality only a few days had passed. He looked at his family. Each one in turn. They were all here. Alive. Healthy. Vash reached out and pulled them all into an embrace.
"I'm so, so sorry... Please, forgive me. For making you worry,"ย he said quietly, his voice breaking. He still couldn't process what was happening. Still couldn't believe he was just an ordinary guy. Not a Plant forced to fight his own brother.
"It's alright, darling. You don't need to apologize. You're not at fault for anything."ย Rem answered with a smile and kissed her son's forehead.
"You're lucky Y/N was there!"ย Tesla said.ย "She called an ambulance right away, then called all of us."
That name. A beloved face immediately surfaced in Vashโs memory. She appeared in his dream too, from time to time. Laughed with him in bars. Stargazed with him. They talked. Argued. Fought side by side. Andโ
Vash raised his left hand. It was normal. Human. Of flesh and blood. Could his mind have deceived him again?
"Where's she?"ย he asked, trying to push aside rising fears.
"We sent her home to rest. She stayed with you until we got here. Even after, she didn't want to leave. But she needs sleep too. I insisted,"ย Rem replied, concerned.
"I think she'll be here soon with the rest of your friends!"ย Tesla added with a chuckle.
"That's gooโ"
"Spikey!" Nick burst into the room without knocking. He strode straight to Vash, and clapped a hand on his shoulder.ย "Looking lively. Won't have to pray for your soul. Good. Keep it up."
"Hi, Nick,"ย Vash responded with a smile.
Meryl and Milly entered behind Nick. "Nicholas,"ย Meryl said sternly, nudging him with her elbow.ย "Enough with your jokes."
"Hey, this is my kind of support!"
Meryl rolled her eyes, then smiled at Vash. "Glad to have you back. Just a little bit more and Milly would've climbed through the window without waiting for visiting hours."
"We all worried!"ย Milly chimed in, pushing past friends. In one hand she held a bouquet, in the other a get-well card covered in glitter.ย "Besides, I didn't hear either of you objecting!"ย Milly set flowers and card on nightstand. Then she leaned down to pull everyone into another group hug.
"We would've been arrested"ย Meryl said skeptically.
"Pfft, it would've been worth it,"ย Nick declared.
Vash laughed genuinely, then started coughing. The sound of his friends' voices, their playful bickering, their warm embracesโpulled him back to reality. The horror of the dream was slowly receding. "Thanks for coming, guys."
"Someone has to make sure you don't die from your..."ย Nick paused mid-sentence, searching for the right word. He realized the entire Saverem family was behind him.ย "...kindness. Y/N was losing her mind while you were out."
"Nick." Another female voice sounded across the room. Vash's gaze immediately found its source.
You entered last, closing the door behind you. Then you looked at him. You felt tired, but strangely at ease. However, dark circles under your eyes betrayed your worry and sleepless nights.
"You donโtโ"ย Vash started guiltily, but you raised your hand, cutting him off.
"No, don't even think about it. You need to spend your energy recovering, not worrying about everyone else. At least for now,"ย you said confidently but softly, approaching the bed.
You sat beside Vash, studying his beloved features. Your hands reached for his hair, gently smoothing down messy blond strands. You tried not to show your own anxiety, but fingers betrayed you with a barely perceptible tremor. Enough for Vash to notice. He carefully brought your palm to his cheek and leaned into it. Then his lips touched your skin absentmindedly, kissing tenderly. He still couldn't believe he was safe. Surrounded by people who cared so much for him. That he could allow himself to rest, without fear of putting anyone in danger.
You stroked his cheek with your thumb, watching. Vash looked exhausted. Lost in thought, clearly troubled by something. All his strength had gone into fighting the illness and finally opening his eyes. You heard his feverish ramblings. Sobs. Cries. Tears. Your heart ached at the memory. If only you could help him there, in the dream...
"You're warm, my mayfly. And you're okay. I'm glad,"ย Vash said, wrapping his arms around you and pulling close. He buried his face in your shoulder, pressing another kiss there. You froze for a moment. Then placed your hands on his back, holding him, stroking.
"And I'm glad you're awake, my sunshine,"ย you whispered in his ear.ย "You were talking in your sleep. Some pretty unsettling things."
"What did I say?"ย Vash asked after a moment, trying to piece together the events of his fevered mind.
"A lot of things,"ย you replied thoughtfully.ย "About a spaceship, a crash, the desert, the Plants. About... Knives being a traitor."ย At the last words, Knives raised an eyebrow in silent question.
"I dreamed..."ย Vash began slowly,ย "...that everything was different. Nothing like here. That Mom and Tesla were gone. That Kni hunted and caught me, trying to erase my memory. That none of you were there... Like I was always alone."ย At his final words, your grip unconsciously tightened, and you held him closer. You couldn't fully understand what kind of life Vash had lived in his head over those three days. But your desire to protect him remained.
"It was just a bad dream. You woke up. Everything's okay now. We're all here,"ย you said, leaning down to kiss his forehead. You felt Vash tighten his embrace around you.
"And I'm asking you to take care of yourself, honey,"ย Rem added with a sigh.ย "Heatstroke is no joke. You need to watch the weather and not work in the open sun."
"Or you'll dream up worse things. For example, how I'll strangle you for neglecting your health!"ย Tesla chimed in.
"God, when does Needle-noggin ever think about himself?!"ย Nick waved a hand.ย "If someone needs help, he'll come running in the middle of the night."
"Thatโs why you called Vash the night before his university finals? Because there was trouble at the bar?"ย Meryl teased.
"He found out about it himself and tagged along! Livio and I could've handled it,"ย Nick retorted, a hint of guilt in his voice.
"My brother is hopeless,"ย Knives concluded.
"But we love him!"ย Milly declared happily, clapping her hands.
"Yeahโฆ He's the brightest sun capable of warming everyone,"ย you smiled, pulling back slightly from Vash. "Now you can relax and unwind. We'll take care of the rest." You looked at him tenderly and then winked.
The room filled with laughter. Light. Peaceful. Sincere.
The dream was terrifying. World without family, without friends, without you. But reality was so much kinder. Vash watched them with gratitude. These people he loved. These people who loved him. The last remnants of nightmare faded away. Finally, he was home. And he was alone no longer. That was enough.
Some silly sketches, which I made at work last year. Second sketch is the result of my anxiety. Also, WOW, I haven't forgotten how to hold a pencil in my hands yet :D
If you wake me up at night and ask me to draw Vash with my eyes closed, I'll definitely do it.
And an option with Blaze. God, will fate ever allow them to live in peace?..
OMG I WANT TO DRAW MY CUTIES TOGETHER
AND MORE VASH (start to miss him when don't draw him for so long๐ญ)
AND EDIT TEXT IN FANFIC
AND MAKE HAPPY TRIGUN MODERN AU
BUT I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH TIME FOR ALL OF IT
stupid adult life ugh.
maybe I'll create a separate blog with reblogged posts and rumble about things. and this blog will remain for oc x canon content. or maybe not... idk :D still have no time!!!
how about ๐ค, ๐ด๏ธand ๐ธ for the screenshot ask game! :D
Hiii, Nikki! ๐ Thank you and... yaaaay, let's go!
๐ค Post a screenshot of your f/oโs hand(s)!
I was specifically looking for this gif! Wellโฆ I know HOW this hands make some people feel (I'm with them), but let's be serious. I absolutely like new design of Vash's prosthetic arm! No one can convince me otherwise that creators were inspired by Cyberpunk 2077 or Edgerunnersโฆ When Trigun Stampede aired, I'd stop at every frame of his hands and stare at them for long time. And those fingers are as elegant as they are strong ๐ฅน
OHHHHH WHERE WOULD WE BE WITHOUT ORIGINAL VASH?! Do I need to mention how skillfully he handles a revolver?! Or talk about his ANGEL ARM?! Just carry me in your arms. Please.
๐ดPost a screenshot of your f/o small in the distance/the background of a shot.
LOL TWO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT ATMOSPHERES, AHAHAHA
I want to put the first screenshot on my computer desktop. And the secondโฆ Well, I love when Vash gets angry in that funny way :D I have a lot of screens like this and watch them again when feel sad.
๐ธ Post a screenshot of your f/o looking cute.
God, it was hard to choose. Because to me, Vash is cute EVERYWHERE. But especially where he smiles, of course. The last screenshot is from a scene that was very important to me, it really stuck in my soul. I like symbolism, and there was a lot of it here. Vash was literally repeating his mother's words, and I find that absolutely beautiful. He's carrying her ideas forward and sharing them with others.
Manga is quite big, so I couldn't get by with just a couple of screenshots! So here's a small selection. Vash's emotions are more varied, but as I wrote, he's ALWAYS cute to me. Okay, I love when Vash is calm and relaxed, because for him, it's a luxury. So, moments where he's being silly are precious for me.
Well, my dear self-/yume-/oc shippers with Vash. What if I told you that I have a little fanfic, where everyone is happy? Where are all the events of Trigun Stampede (maybe Stargaze too, I can rewrite couple of moments) just a nightmare? And where y/n comfort Vash after he wakes up?
I wrote this small piece to distract myself from anxiety. And now I'm thinking about sharing it with you ๐ฅน ๐๐ป๐๐ป
Linking your pinkies together while you walk through town.
Kissing your forehead to preserve the special sweetness of an actual kiss.
Looking to you for every major decision - do we want this? Should we do this? Always valuing your word, hanging on to every syllable out of your mouth.
Pulling you into a small alley, away from the crowds, to steal a kiss. Grinning down at your sweet expression, knowing he isnโt any better.
Holding you tight when you donโt feel well, wetting the top of your head with soft tears.
Pressing his lips to your rings - first yours, then his - when you dance together.
No matter what fandom I'm in, I always come back to Trigun. It's feels like... coming home? And throwing into the arms of loved one. Vash is always somewhere near me. And I often think, "oh, he would have loved this game!" or "this character would definitely be his favorite!"
With Trigun Stargaze airing, I want to share some more serious thoughts about everything Iโve been seeing across all platforms. This isnโt a critique of any particular person or group, but is rather born of my observations from the past little while.
Every person is entitled to their opinion, their experience, their thoughts and their feelings. However, with the way people are sharing these things, itโs becoming increasingly difficult to enjoy the Trigun community/fandom space. I think people tend to get caught up in the changes or slip-ups, and while the frustration or disappointment people may feel is valid, itโs hard and saddening to see so much judgement, disdain, resentment and even outright hostility being directed at this brand new show with only 2 episodes out. Things seem to escalate very quickly, and itโs getting harder to enjoy the fandom space when it feels like that judgement, hostility and anger is all that exists there, even when people try to express support for the series.
Trigun Stargaze is not Trigun Maximum. Itโs not trying to be that, and never has been. The same can be said of Trigun Stampede. Itโs its own creation, presenting the story differently while still preserving the heart and soul of the characters from the original story. Trigun Stampede was a love letter to the source material, and I have a feeling Trigun Stargaze will be much the same. It was never going to be the same as the manga, and I think itโs perfectly fine that way. Trigun Stampede/Trigun Stargaze Vash is still fundamentally the same Vash from Trigun Maximum - he has the same heart, the same soul, the same values, beliefs, even the same voice (including in the most literal sense!).
Iโm not saying everybody has to like it. Iโm not saying everybody has to enjoy it. Not at all - as I said, everybodyโs allowed their opinions and thoughts. Iโm just hoping people might try to be more open-minded and respectful about Trigun Stargaze as it continues airing. Personally, Iโm looking forward to seeing how Studio Orange develops the story, and more Vash can never be a bad thing to me. โค๏ธ & ๐ค
TLDR: I think that people need to take โLove and Peaceโ a bit more literally going forward.
I just want people to respect each other's tastes and opinions. Especially when it comes to the same work, just in a different interpretation ๐ญ๐๐ป๐
I've been a Trigun fan since I was a teen! I was so desperate for more content based on it, I'd given up hope. And then, in 2023, a miracle happened... All I want to do is thank Studio Orange. Itโs really a love letter to whole story.
The idea of this is to appreciate little details/moments of your f/o! This works best with live-action F/Oโs but any visual media is ok! Askers send you an F/O and an emoji and you have toโฆ
๐ Post a screenshot of your f/oโs eye/eyes!
๐ฃ Post a screenshot of your f/o in profile/side view!
๐ Post a screenshot of your f/oโs mouth!
๐ค Post a screenshot of your f/oโs hand(s)!
๐ฅบ Post a screenshot of your f/o where theyโre emotional.
๐ Post a screenshot of your f/o where theyโre smiling/laughing/having a good time.
๐ดPost a screenshot of your f/o small in the distance/the background of a shot.
๐ Post a screenshot of a detail or accessory of your f/oโs that you really like or find interesting.
๐ Post a screenshot of your f/o in a different outfit than usual.
๐คช Post a screenshot of your f/o making a silly face.
๐ Post a screenshot of your f/o on the move.
โ๏ธ Post a screenshot of your f/o doing their job.
๐ฅ Post a screenshot of your f/o looking tough.
๐ธ Post a screenshot of your f/o looking cute.
๐ณ Post a screenshot of your f/o that flusters you.
โ Post a weird/funny/confusing screenshot of your f/o with no context.
As a bonus, gush about the screenshot in the caption (you know you want to) - and please practice inbox karma if you can ๐
