Lara x Sofia

Lara x Sofia is the femslash ship between Lara Croft and Sofia from the Tomb Raider fandom.

Canon
While laying low and resupplying arrows, Sofia spotted another person, which turned out to be Lara, who she witnessed killing several Trinity soldiers. Lara tells her that they are on the same side and that she wishes she can prove that to her. Knowing she was not with Trinity, Sofia followed her to find out who she was, confronting her on an overlook near an old soviet factory. There, Sofia's father appears telling her Lara is a friend of his, so she's on their side. Sofia decides to trust her father and the two's relationship remains cold and distant. Later, at Sofia's village, Lara hears her giving a motivational speech to her people and she approaches her once again. Sofia keeps walking ahead, extremely busy, and Lara tells her that she really wants to show her she's on her side. Sofia tells her that she can see Lara means well, but that good intentions won't help her where they are.

Later, Sofia heads to the catacombs, to keep the elderly and children safe. But she is attacked and captured all of the sudden by Trinity. Before they can execute her and the other prisoners, Lara comes and rescues Sofia, saving her life and preventing even more deaths. After this, Sofia thanks Lara for saving them and admits she misjudged her. And Lara once again asks her how she can help. So Sofia tells her to find a way for them to exit the catacombs, while she gets the other to safety.

During Lara's entire confrontation with Trinity, Sofia is near her, supporting her and protecting her. But after the battle is concluded, Sofia returns to her village while she awaits for Lara and her father to return. However, when Lara comes back, she is alone and she lets Sofia know that her father died when the source was destroyed. Sofia remains somber, wishing she could've been there with her father until the end. Lara comforts her and tells her that her dad died peacefully, knowing their people would be safe. Sofia immediately gets up to shake Lara's hand and to thank her, telling her their oaths have been fulfilled. After this, the two of them say their goodbyes as Sofia softly smiles at Lara while she walks away from the village.

Fanon
is a rare pair within the Tomb Raider fandom. Although as soon as Lara's interactions with Sofia in the Rise of the Tomb Raider game were released, people instantly started joking about her being one of Lara's new girlfriends. Most people started shipping the two after seeing the way the two of them were so intimate during the scene where Lara comforts Sofia after her loss.