Oh boy. There are so many issues and touching moments to consider. Ranking these pairings will not be fun. But love is in the air, so I'll give it a try. This is just my opinion, of course. Other people will, naturally, have preferences that differ, which is something to celebrate. It's all about what works for you.
With this pair, we're talking about people from two different worlds -- literally -- and two very different sides. It's no secret that their respective families don't exactly get along, but the fact that she'd been sent to take him down was a secret at first. To her surprise, Sheila found herself falling for Flash instead. Things got rocky for them once the truth came out, but the couple's affection ultimately conquered all. Also, this relationship showed that Flash could love again after Dale, and that this love could be just as powerful.
The clashing personalities made this bond a lot of fun from the beginning. Their feelings got deeper over time, and they found themselves truly drawn to each other.
Probably the most well-known and beloved 'pairing' from the show. They have nice moments in episodes like "100 Proof Highway" -- which, notably, revolves around Jedda dating someone else -- and "The Golden Queen." It's all about that magic subtlety. I like how their bond has progressed in fan fiction. They basically discuss respective issues in their pasts while considering a future together.
This legendary couple reunites in numerous tales, but they find that getting back together isn't quite so simple. There are various issues awaiting them, old and new, including Dale's deepest secrets (collusions with enemies, familial ties), and Flash's new love life. However, these two have an unbreakable bond, which endures whether there's romance involved or not.
Possibly the most controversial pairing after Krotan and Jedda, these former opponents find themselves working together and having discussions that lead to some unexpected warmth between them. The attraction grows as their adventures continue, and nature takes its course.
Hadea and Kit have some of the longest, most intimate conversations in DoE storytelling -- and some of the most engaging as well. In a nutshell, she's a queen, and he's a soldier. On occasion, they find themselves at odds when her methods and ambitions clash with his values. Despite that, their great affection -- based on mutual respect, Hadea's love for his daughter, and her displays of compassion when it matters most -- usually brings them back together.
This is probably the most interesting couple in DoE fan fiction, because the bond is, ultimately, about two people escaping their respective fathers' legacies. It's all been covered before, so I'll make it short: Krotan becomes a better person via his interactions with Jedda, and Jedda accepts that it's okay to take a different road in life than the one that she was always expected to take. After they become parents, Krotan's old habits threaten to pull him away from the family -- which would leave their children raised as Jedda was raised, with only one parent present. So Jedda puts her foot down, and insists that he gets it together. He does, and their love prevails.
"I'm making a bargain with Damian Dark."
"No," he said, eyeing his lap.
"No, no, no. Ames..." he groaned, "have you lost your mind?"
"It's easy for you to sit there and judge. You don't know what it's like being me."
"Sure," he said, chuckling a bit. "Growing up wishing that your dad was around? I have no clue what that feels like. Thinking that a sibling gets most of the love? I guess I can't relate to that one either."
Rick and Amy discovered a surprising and undeniable chemistry as they started to bond. While accompanying each other amid various endeavors, they found that they had more in common than they realized, which led to a strong tenderness and a lasting commitment. When comparing the top two couples on this list, I maintain that the Jedda/Krotan pairing probably features the most character development, but Rick and Amy are the most fun.
Scenes 8, 7, 6, and 5 by Plustina
Scenes 2 and 1 by Neldorwen
