Wildoru

Wildoru is the het ship between Alex Wilder and Nico Minoru from the Runaways fandom.

Volume One
Alex and Nico knew of each other before the start of the series due to their parents meeting up every year for a charity event for the evil organization known as the Pride. Alex did not think very highly of Nico in the years before the series' beginning, even going as far as calling her "dorky."Alex soon changes his attitude upon seeing Nico for the first time in her new goth wardrobe and contact lenses. When Nico and Alex witnessed their parents sacrifice a young girl named Destiny Gonzales, they ran away with Chase, Gert, and Karolina who all discovered they have special abilities, except for Alex. Once the Pride found out that their children know about their operation, they used all of all of their influences to try and get them back.When trying to rescue the youngest member of the Runaways Molly Hayes; Nico and Alex had an intimate talk, and they shared a kiss, not knowing if it'd be their last day alive. It was revealed later that Alex was Nico's first kiss. Once they rescue Molly, Nico and Alex move into the hostel with the rest of the Runaways. When Nico says to the Runaways that her staff is gone, Alex suggests that it maybe was absorbed into her body. Later, the Runaways recruited Topher to their group which caused a brief bit of friction between Alex and Nico. When Topher revealed himself to be a vampire to Nico, Alex quickly saved her. Nico jumped into Alex's arms and they both confessed that they love each other, thus beginning a relationship.

A few issues later the Runaways entangle with Cloak and Dagger, who easily trap the Runaways. While Nico is delirious, Alex nearly told her that he loves her once again. Leading up to the final issues of volume one, the Runaways decided it was time to end the Pride's organization once and for all. Before entering their underwater lair, Alex passionately makes out with Nico before their final fight, and Nico tells Alex he knew what he was going to say while they were trapped inside of Cloak. While facing off against their parents, Alex managed to systematically take out each one of the Runaways and obtain Chase's Fistagons and Nico's staff. Once having done that, he revealed that he was a mole for his parents all along, and explained his plans to Nico. Alex professed his love for Nico once again, and asked him to join him in paradise after the Gibborim reclaim the Earth. Nico angrily refused his offer, and soon after the Gibborim kill Alex for disrespecting them.

Volume Two
Since Alex's death and betrayal, Nico demonstrated willingness to forgive when she unsuccessfully tried to resurrect Alex, and states that even though Alex was a traitor, he did not deserve death.



During the events of Avengers Undercover, Alex is resurrected by Hellstrom to become Nico's tutor in battle strategy. Nico is shocked to see Alex's return, and reminiscences her past affection for him; stating that she never really got over his death, and would have given anything to bring him back. While tutoring Nico, Alex hits on her several times, and calls her "freaking sexy," while seeing Nico test out her powers. Alex's incessant flirting irritated Nico, as she daydreamed about murdering him.

After Chase was injured in battle and left comatose, Nico was devastated and blamed herself. Nico decided to 'do the wrong thing' in order to feel good, so she rekindles her romance with Alex; passionately making out with him.



Nico and Alex continued their romance for a few months, and began living and sleeping together in Helltown. By the time Nico faced Helstrom, Alex was in awe and speechless over how powerful his girlfriend had become, thanks to his training.

Soon afterwards Nico and Alex split up and went their separate ways again once Alex departed with Young Masters, not before telling Nico that it was really nice to see her again.

Season One
Similarly to the comics, Alex and Nico knew of each other since childhood, but have had longtime feelings for each other. Their crushes on each other were obvious to Nico's older sister Amy, who actually encouraged Alex to ask her Nico out. When Amy died, Nico and Alex, along with Chase, Gert, Molly, and Karolina all drifted apart. Two years after Amy's death, Alex is desperate to reunite with his old friends, and tries to do so at the school that they all currently attend; Atlas Academy. Attempting to invite them for a party at his house, they all decline.

Alex then goes to talk to Nico, where he confesses to her that while he misses having his friends together, he truly misses Nico the most. Nico shrugs off Alex's attempt to get through to her, and runs off to a bathroom sobbing. Later that night Nico attempts to conjure Amy back to life with Wicca spells on a beach but fails.

Meanwhile at the Wilder Residence, Alex is surprised to see all of his friend attend his party, and is even happier when Nico shows up. Nico asks Alex why he didn't attend Amy's funeral, but quickly dismisses the topic and thanks him for throwing this party for her. When the kids discover their parents kill Destiny, they all make a run for it.

After they all escape from the lair, the Runaways pretend to play a game of twister to fool their parents. Nico, feeling distraught from what she just witnessed her parents do, goes to the restroom to cry. Alex joins her, and Nico says she doesn't want to go home because she's afraid of her parents, and because she doesn't want to be alone. Alex grabs and caresses her hand, promising her that she isn't alone. When the two emerge from the bathroom, Geoffrey comments on how he sensed some sparks between Alex and Nico.

The next day, Nico and Alex meet up at the beach with the four other kids to discuss what happened when they witnessed their parents ritual.

Fanon
Wildoru is considered a rare pairing in the Runaways fandom, mostly due to the fact that Alex betrayed the team in the comics. The pairing did pick up more traction once the TV series came out, since Alex got a complete overhaul in his motivations, and Alex and Nico's relationship was portrayed in a healthier way compared to their comic counterparts. Despite the ship having more of an audience than it used to, it still remains unpopular due to Nico's most popular ship being with Karolina.

Fandom
FAN FICTION

Trivia

 * In Mystic Arcana, Nico states that Alex is the love of her life.
 * Lyrica Okano confirmed that Nico and Alex still love each other even though they are broken up.
 * Lyrica Okano also stated that Alex understands Nico better than anyone else.