#bloom x baltor

[onmykneesforhotdilfs]

Bloom: I'm going to ask you to be respectful.

Valtor: I will politely decline.

#winx club #baltor x bloom #bloom x baltor #bloom x valtor #sparxshipping #valtor x bloom #winx #winx bloom #winx valtor #winx baltor #winx club bloom #incorrect winx quotes #incorrect sparxshipping quotes

[shiro-kitsuna]

Happy Valentines everyone ✨

Used the pic from Pinterest in second slide as reference :3

#winx club #winx club fanart #bloom x valtor #sparxshipping #chibidrawing #fanart #digital art #medibandpaint #ipadpro #applepencil #bloom x baltor #valtor x bloom #baltor x bloom

[mazinyo2010]

#bloom x baltor

[heartofkandrakarz]

Concept of Queen Bloom and Prince consort Valtor— winx club:requiem

#mine #my art #winx #winx club: requiem #sparxshiping #sparxshipping #winx bloom #winx valtor #winx baltor #bloom x valtor #valtor x bloom #winx club

[hacked-by-nymos]

Bloom & Valtor ⛤ Winx Club - S3E18

#this moment 😭 I can't #okay you all sorry but some winx gifs will follow lol #Just too much into it xD #winx club #winx club gifs #bloom #winx club bloom #winx club bloom gifs #winx club valtor #valtor x bloom #baltor #winx club valtor gifs #winx club season 3 #*hbjwcgifs #winx club season 3 episode 18 #*hackedgifs

[winx-reimagined]

Is sparxshipping toxic?

I’m not sure what sparxed it but I just started to think about the, debatably, infamous ship between Bloom and Valtor. And while this is a strange post to suddenly come back with (hah, assuming I even stay active after this) I might as well ride the sudden jump in interest.

Also, take this as a revision to my past (cringey) opinion on the ship. Quite honestly, I need to revisit a lot of those older posts (should I call them editorials? analysis maybe? Idfk I’ll come up with a name for them later) Dear God, they are so bad and poorly thought out urghhh

Anyways...

To start us off, what is sparxshipping?

Sparxshipping is the romantic pairing between protagonist Bloom and villain Valtor (Baltor in some versions). I will not be referring to season 8, mostly cause I don’t care for it, and partly cause I honestly forgot what even happened 💀

We meet Valtor in season 3, where he’s trying to steal various forms of magic from the different kingdoms in the magic dimension. Throughout this season we learn that he was made, by using the Dragon Flame, by the three ancestral witches to destroy Domino. Obviously making him more to Bloom, than just another villain.

Why do people ship them?

Well, there’s the obvious. They fit the enemies to lover dynamic to a T. And because Valtor is basically a blank slate of a villain, like many of the villains in Winx, it’s easy to develop his character and story in a more sympathetic---and eventually, romantic---way. Speaking of which, it’s easy to assume that he’s never been shown to love, be affectionate, or really anything healthy or positive cause again, cartoon villain guy. And that, Bloom serves as an opportunity, not only for redemption, but to properly learn to show and give love.

They are very contrasting personalities, but have very similar mindsets---just used in different ways. Valtor is suave, calculated, and charming. Bloom is stubborn, headstrong, and optimistic. The both of them are overly dedicated, impatient, confident, and the lead in their groups.

Throughout the season, Valtor seems to have an interest in Bloom, to the point of sparing her continuously. Even his henchma’ams took notice (honestly when Icy said he was strangely obsessed with Bloom and then he just uno reversed that shit, really giving me Icy x Bloom X Valtor vibes ngl). He even offered for them to takeover together, to share the power he stole. And without context, yeah, you could see how that can be taken as romantic, to a degree. But you cannot forget that he’s a huge manipulator and, like making a deal with the devil, he will give you what you want for a price.

Why is it so toxic?

The first thing that comes to most people’s minds, is the age gap. And to be fair, I also used to thing there was a disgustingly large age gap between the two. They were really giving Edward & Bella vibes, if you know what I mean. But the truth is, they are about the same age. Honestly, I blame the art-style for making him look much older and Bloom the same as when she was 16.

Think about it, Valtor was made around the same time Bloom was born in order to destroy Domino. By definition they are the same or of a similar age. The thing about that though is, does that alleviate the power imbalance he could have over her?

There are various forms of power imbalances, the only ones I could think of that are applicable to these two is power, age, and experience. Age and experience are not the same thing, you don’t magically earn experience for being a certain age you aren’t literally leveling up lol.

For age, no, there is no power imbalance. As stated, they are practically the same age.

For experience, this is an interesting one. Since we really don’t know much about Valtor, we have no idea if he had to mentally develop the same way any born being would. It puts into question his experience. Cause while there are absolutely things he knows that Bloom does not, he’s also been “raised’ a certain way, therefore all he knows could be a very narrow mindset or form of knowledge. At the very least, he has the mental capacity and know how to manipulate people and take advantage of others. So, while it’s still debatable how much of a power imbalance this puts them at, he has the capability to control her and it really falls upon the writing, for how they deal with that.

Now power, I mean this mostly in terms of magic, but I’ll also try to touch on influence and physical means of power. Though they share the same source of power---which is part of what makes them shippable, their whole two sides of the same coin dynamic (which is arguably Icy and Bloom’s dynamic)---he abuses his power. But he means to horde knowledge to become more powerful and if he had succeeded, there would be nothing Bloom could do to stop him. I feel like the implications there are obvious. And to take it a different direction. Let’s say he does have all this power and Bloom inevitably caves and basks in it as well. There’s still an imbalance, because of potential entitlement & shaming Valtor might use to hold this gift over her head. Or simply that he fully controls her abilities and therefore a lot of her autonomy.

Now physically, he is a big dude capable of using his strength to force what he wants. Don’t get me wrong, just because you’re stronger than someone does not mean there’s an imbalance of power, just that, in that aspect, you do have power over someone and it comes down to morale. And given Valtor’s pitch poor morality, paired with his physical means, there is absolutely an imbalance in power. Albeit I don’t think he’s one to force his way physically, but only because it’s not as satisfying as tricking others--he’s like Naraku really.

Lastly, influence. This is definitely the least impactful. At least as he is in the series. His influence would only become an issue after taking over the world. He has all this control over everything and everyone, what is stopping him from doing that to Bloom or holding his status over her?

And probably the most important part. He kinda uhhhh, killed her parents. Yeah. Okay, technically he didn’t kill them. Just turned them to stone to forever be in between life and death, never truly being able to do either. Mhm. He also partook in the destruction of her home and, presumably, turning Daphne into a spirit.

In conclusion...

Now I don’t hate sparxshipping, not anymore at least. But as it stands in canon, yes, it’s pretty problematic. Though it’s not impossible to get around these issues, and any others I potentially missed (don’t blame me it’s been a while since I’ve watched). With some solid planning and writing, a dash of canon-divergence, and perhaps a touch of “fix-it” it is possible to make this ship not only romantic but also enjoyably healthy. On the flipside, there’s nothing wrong with writing about a toxic relationship, just be careful how you write it and what you may indirectly be implying through your writing.

Oh and if it’s an AU it’s basically fair game, an all you can eat buffet, a pile of gold, the jackpot, the crackpot, the...

#don't take this too seriously it's just for fun #winx #winx club #bloom x valtor #writing #prose #opinion writing #editorial #winx writing #winx baltor #editorial writing #ancestral witches #trix #icy #winx bloom #winx club bloom #valtor #winx valtor

[fairydragonflame]

Valtor: "Marry me"

Bloom: "You almost killed me!"

Valtor: "But I didn't"

#winx bloom #bloom #winx club #winx #winxclub #valtor #baltor #bloom x valtor #bloom x baltor #sparxshipping

[deadendlily]

here’s a little sparxshipping meme, as a treat. But also angst. As a treat too.

#sparxshipping #bloom x valtor #bloom x baltor #winx club #bloom #valtor #baltor

[therectoress]

INFERNO, a Sparxshipping Fanfiction.

Summary: The Winx Club find themselves fighting their most powerful foe yet, but when Bloom's connection to Valtor proves to be more complex and deep than originally thought, the six friends begin to realize that their trust and faith towards certain tales and people might be unfunded and most alarmingly that the truth might leave everything they think they know in ashes.

Excerpt: The Princess' mouth went agape, not registering that in her haste to protest she had risen forcefully from the chair, voice rising an octave. Her tutor couldn't mean that, it was torture of the highest degree, "The strain will kill him! He'll go bonkers and waste away 'till he dies!" Shrieked the Princess. Valtor was rotten, but that was a fate too cruel for any living being to undergo. It was said to be as painful as burning alive, after losing one's magic, and no one knew how long the process really was. She couldn't believe her ears; Fairies were supposed to protect life! This couldn't possibly be the same person that had treated them constantly all with such care!

Her outrage was immediately shut down by her Professor's manner. The apprentice had the brains to feel scared in that moment. The other fairy had ceased to be their beloved teacher, having instead become a war general, one asserting her authority by slamming her fist on the table, "The one thing that would have spared the Royal family!" Faragonda hissed.

Link: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13396543/2/

#sparxship #valtor x bloom #bloom x valtor #baltor x bloom #bloom x baltor #sparxshipping #winx club fanfic #winx club fanfiction #winx club #winx

[yel-it]

Fanfiction recommendation: Roll Here In Our Ashes by emberfire411 @winxwannabe

•Pairing: Sparxshipping

•Genre: Adventure/ Romance

•Rating: 10/10- not finished but it's getting so good!!!

•Summary: "There are darker beings at work behind the stars going out. After being caught, Baltor offers to help expose them in exchange for his own life. The Magix Council agrees - if he has help."

#winx club #winx #winx bloom #winx baltor #winx valtor #sparxshipping #baltor x bloom #valtor x bloom #winx fanfic #winx fanfiction

[darkexpections]

~ Official Valtor - Winx Club season 3&8

#winx club valtor #winx baltor #winx club #winx club season 3 #valtor winx #valtor #bloom x valtor #;He can corrupt with a touch of his magic;

[onmykneesforhotdilfs]

HEY HEYYYY so I recently remembered winx and I wanted to see the tag and valtor x bloom fairly popular????I FEEL VALIDATED AGSSFSFFSFSF

(I used to be in fandom wayy long ago so why do you call it sparxshipping?)

I don't think I'm the best person to answer this because I'm not the most educated individual but as far as I'm aware, in RAI or 4Kids (I think?) dub, Domino (which is a planet where both Bloom and Valtor had been born/created/originated) is called Sparx, therefore - Sparxshipping.

Hope this helps🤗

#winx club #baltor x bloom #bloom x baltor #bloom x valtor #sparxshipping #valtor x bloom #winx #winx bloom #winx valtor

[saphir93]

Bloom and Valtor relationship is very strong

 Bloom and Valtor relationship is very strong

I’m not a big fan of Winx, but I just say that since third season it wasn’t so bad. So why this post? Well…I want explains why Bloom and Valtor are very close and fall in love. I’m villains X heroines strong shipper.

Warning SPOILERS season  8 

The best season of the Winx was the third, the best and also the last. After Valtor I have to say that I stopped seeing them for a long time, until the eighth season arrived. The third season finally had a darker and more adult storyline. The new season has a horrible desing, but, the nostalgia came immediately, as soon as I noticed that Valtor came back. I'm waiting for the rest of the episodes, unfortunately the eighth season didn't turn out to be dark and adult like the third one, but all in all the first part really enjoy me, it was very funny.

Obscurum and Valtor comic relief are very esilarant, and remember Jareth and Hoggle - Prince of Stench  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFYb46Ux8JI

 YES THEY ARE TOTALLY LOOK LIKE THIS TWO

 Let's get to the point: Why do these two love each other and should they end up together? I will explain it to you in a few points:

POINT ONE : Valtor not only wants power, he is obsessed with Bloom. SINCE THE 3 SEASON  and WE KNOW 

And if Valtor in the new season ended up wanting more Bloom than his plans for power and conquest? It may change, it sounds strange, but something suggests a certain star of desires. Perhaps his plans will change, or his thoughts will change, change his mind. Maybe...

I CAN FEEL THE SEXUAL TENSION BETWEEN THIS TWO

ART by  nia-ait 

Tradution :  V: -Give me your Cosmix!B: -No...

V: -I will kiss you!B: -No...

POINT TWO : Every time there is Valtor, Bloom seems to break with Sky, or has problems with him. In this season in particular it really seems, that the missions in space are more important for her than her appointments with Sky, Bloom seems more worried for the others, rightly it is to be responsible and mature. I really hope that if Musa gets back with River, Bloom will leave Sky, their relationship now borders on the ridiculous and Valtor looks like a better lover for Bloom, he doesn't treat Bloom like a child but like a grown woman. Sky holds Bloom and does not let her help others for his selfishness of wanting her and keeping her only for himself. In this eighth season, as it was in the third, this is very noticeable AGAIN.

So Bloom breaks up with Sky? I HOPE YES, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. VIDEO : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v6Fi7xvCRk

LOOK AT HER...SHE IS SAD, very exhausted and depressed, very depressed, she is so tired and bored, very bored.

THEY ARE SO WORSE...SO WORSE.

This is the list of episodes not yet released:

 14 The star of desires

15 A new mission

16 The party on Domino

17 The queen's dress

18 The valley of winged unicorns

19 The tower beyond the clouds

20 The green heart of Linphea

21 The dance competition on Melody

22 The secret of harmony

23 Between land and sea

24 Among the ice of Dyamond

25 The white fox

26 Written in the stars

 CONCLUSIONS : What I hope though is that there is more interaction between Valtor and Bloom. I really hope Valtor will make Bloom think, let him declare himself, show himself. Maybe he will change his mind, maybe Bloom will too? Well, that is my motivation for the rest of season 8... this time I really hope, REALLY in a good script. Really. I say this as a Valtor fan, and Bloom X Valtor Shipper, and yes as a strong Villains X Heroines shipper.

#bloom #winx #winx club #winx 8 #valtor #baltor #valtor bloom #baltor bloom #valtor x bloom #sparxshipping #sparx the dragonfly #sparx #spoilers #love #couple #couples #ship #shipping #my otp #canon #otp #my otp is canon #my otp is real #MY OTP IS BEAUTIFUL #MY OTP IS PERFECT

[serinigalini]

The culprit of my obsession with villains ever since my childhood; Valtor.

#valtor #baltor #winx club #winx #fanart #bloom #sparxshipping #stella #tecna #layla #musa #flora #season 8 #butterflix #myart #also the culprit of my villain x heroine ships lol #antagonist #>:) #art #sketch #sketches

[heartofkandrakarz]

The King & Queen—

#mine #my gif #sparxshipping #sparxshiping #winx club #winx #winxclubedit #bloom #valtor #baltor #blotor #bloom x valtor #valtor x bloom #winx bloom #winx valtor #winx edit

[jadeloverxd]

Chapter 1 of Dragons and Magicks is up!

#Winx Club #Bloom x Valtor #Baltor #there will be some major/minor plot shit you have been warned