Basch and Ashe.
My love for this pairing was the result of a happy accident. I used to ship Rasler and Ashe. I still do, but not as much as Basch and Ashe. Anyway, I used to ship RaslerAshe but whenever I'd look for fanfcitions, fanarts and videos, other Ashe pairings (like Vaan, Balthier, Basch, etc.) would also come up. And I already knew who Vaan and Balthier were, but there was this guy Basch. I was like "Who the hell are you?"
So I asked my good friend, Final Fantasy Wiki. And, let me just say, I fell immediately in love with Basch.
Then I read fanfics of him and Ashe. My heart would just melt. On that note, there aren't actually that many BaschAshe on . This pairing seriously needs more love.
Then I started watching FFXII cutscenes of Basch and Ashe. It would take all of me not to squeal. Honestly, can't you feel the love? My favorite is at the ending, where Penelo writes to Larsa that Ashe misses Basch. Did you see the look on our favorite Judge Magister's face? I must've played and replayed that part at least a dozen times, sighing and suppressing a squeal every single time.
What I love most about this pairing is the age gap. Yeah, I know, weird. But, I mean, if this pairing is canon, it's the kind of love that already transcends age. It's almost, but I know not quite, like the kind of love that transcends gender. It's true love! Know what I mean?
Sorry… rambling…
Anyway…
And Basch's devotion to Ashe is just so heartbreaking. It just makes me go "aww," then I'd want to slap Ashe and say "Get over Rasler, woman. He's dead. Basch, however, is still very much alive. And he loves you more."
Seriously. I love this pairing.
About this fanfic.
This is going to be a series of oneshots, songfics, etc., about, well, Basch and Ashe. Inspired by The Knight & Queen by Baschashe. Baschashe, thank you so much. You made me fall more in love with this pairing. :))
In the songfics, there would be some slight variations in the lyrics to make it appropriate for the plot.
Disclaimer: I own nothing, except for the computer I write these stories with.
Now, without further ado, The Real Love Story of Ashelia B'nargin Dalmasca.