Ineffable Husbands

Ineffable Husbands is the slash ship between Aziraphale and Crowley from the Good Omens fandom.

Before Christ
Aziraphale is guarding one of the walls of Eden when a snake slides up beside him and take the form of a demon. They look out as Adam and Eve leave the garden. The demon says that he doesn't get what's so bad about knowing between right and wrong. Aziraphale says that it must be bad, but gets stuck on the demon's name, who introduces himself as "Crawly". He continues says that Crawly wouldn't have tempted Adam and Eve with the apple if it was good. Crawly questions why god made it so easy to get to the tree and what's god really planning. Aziraphale tells him that they're not meant to speculate on the great plan, since it's ineffable. Crawly then notices that Aziraphale's sword is gone, and asks what happened to it. Aziraphale admits that he gave it to Adam and Eve given that they could get into danger. He hopes that he didn't do the wrong thing, and Crawly tells him that he's an angel, it's probably not possible. Aziraphale thanks him, since it's been bothering him. Crawly admits that he's been worrying that he did the right thing letting them eat the apple, and it'd be funny if they both got it wrong. Aziraphale laughs for a second before saying that it wouldn't.

Aziraphale is watching the building of Noah's arc when Crawly appears. He asks how the flaming sword worked out, and Aziraphale tells him that god hasn't mentioned it. Crawly then asks what's going on. Aziraphale tells him that god might be planning to wipe out the human race. Crawly is very shocked by this, calling it something that the demon's would do. Aziraphale tells him that they can't question god's plan.

After Christ
Aziraphale and Crawly watch as Jesus is put on the cross. Crawly asks if he's come to smirk, since Heaven's the one who put him on the cross. Azriaphale tells him that he doesn't decide on policy, and Crawly tells him he's changed his name to Crowley, since the last one was to squirming. Aziraphale reminds him that he was a snake. He then asks if Crowley ever met Jesus. Crowley admits that he showed him the kingdoms of the world, and that he was a bright young man. Aziraphale asks why, and Crowley says that he didn't have many travel opportunities. He then asks what Jesus said that upset everyone. Aziraphale says that it was to be kind to each other. Crowley says that that will do it.

Eight years later, Aziraphale is in a restaurant in Rome when he notices Crowley. They share a toast, and Aziraphale asks if he's in Rome for long. He's only there for a quick temptation, and asks about Aziraphale. He says that he's there for Petronius' new restaurant, since he apparently he does remarkable things with oysters. Crowley comments that he's never had an oyster, and Aziraphale is about to "tempt" him before commenting that it's more Crowley's job.

In 576, Aziraphale, working for the round table, goes to speak to the Black Knight. Once there he realizes that it's Crowley. Aziraphale asks why he's there, and Crowley tells him that he's there to stir up discord. Aziraphale says that he's there to spread peace. Crowley realizes that they're both just canceling each other out, and it'd be easier if they both just left and sent messages to the head offices saying they did what they did. Aziraphale's against it, since it's lying and they'd check. Crowley argues that the higher ups have better things to do, and as long as their doing something now and again there can't be any harm. Aziraphale says no, and ends their conversation right there.

At the Globe Theater, Crowley arrives to meet Aziraphale, confused since they'd both assumed that they would be able to hide in the crowd that isn't there. Aziraphale asks what he wants, and Crowley asks why he would think that. Aziraphale says that Crowley is up to something bad, and Crowley says that's obvious, just like him being up to good. Aziraphale tells him he's to go to Edinburgh, and Crowley reveals that he has to go there as well. Crowley sees it as a waste of effort for both of them to go, and Aziraphale asks if he's inferring that only one of them goes and does both. Crowley reminds him that they've done it dozens of times, and that their offices don't care how things get done, just that they do. Aziraphale tells him that if hell finds out then Crowley will be destroyed, but Crowley says they don't have to know, and hold up a coin to toss for Edinburgh. Aziraphale gives in, and flips for Edinburgh. They overhear Shakespeare say it would take a miracle for anyone to see Hamlet, and Aziraphale looks to Crowley. Crowley gives in and decides to perform a miracle, his treat.

The Anti Christ
Aziraphale receives a call from Crowley, and they agree to meet the next day, to discuss possible Armageddon. Aziraphale asks Crowley if he's sure it was the anti-christ, and Crowley says that he would know, since he handed it over. Aziraphale is sure that heaven will win when Armageddon happens, but Crowley starts to list the things on earth that will disappear if they do. He explains that they have eleven years till they kid grows up and have to work together, but Aziraphale says no. Crowley tries to get him to agree but Aziraphale won't budge. Crowley then suggest they get lunch, since he still owes him one. They go out to lunch, and when finished, head back to Aziraphale's place for a drink.

In the Beginning

 * Crowley looks over Aziraphale.
 * Aziraphale covers Crowley from the rain with his wing, and Crowley take several steps towards him.
 * Aziraphale reminds Gabriel that he's been looking over Crowley for a millennia.
 * Crowley tries to call Aziraphale, but forgot he took out all the phone networks.
 * According to god, Aziraphale and Crowley have been meeting in St. James park for quite some time.
 * Aziraphale remembers getting lunch in Paris, 1793 and that they had Crepes.
 * Crowley asks whether the reign of terror in France was heaven or hell but he doesn't remember.

Hard Times

 * Crowley says that it's probably a good thing that god didn't mention the sword to Aziraphale again.
 * Aziraphale is able to recognize Crowley's voice.
 * Crowley corrects Aziraphale's pronunciation of his name.
 * Crowley tells the men behind him to lower their weapons, since Aziraphale is a friend.
 * Crowley watches Aziraphale leave.
 * Aziraphale says that Crowley isn't his friend and that they've never met before.
 * At some point, Crowley and Aziraphale came to an arrangement regarding temptings and blessings.

Quotes
"Excuse me, gentlemen. Sorry to break up an intimate moment."

- Sister Mary seeing Aziraphale and Crowley; The Book

"I'm going home, Angel. I'm getting my stuff and I'm leaving. And when I'm off in the stars I won't even think about you."

- Crowley; Hard Times

"Don't think your boyfriend in the dark glasses will get you special treatment in hell."

- Uriel; Saturday Morning Funtime

"Crowley had lost Aziraphale, and the world was ending in a few hours."

- God; The Doomsday Option

Songs

 * Somebody to Love | Queen
 * The song plays after Crowley exits the bookstore in flames, believing that Aziraphale died


 * A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square | Vera Lynn
 * The song plays as the two eat at The Ritz, and ends on the more romantic part of the song

Fanon
The two were quickly shipped by fans of the novel. The ship gained even more popularity with the Amazon mini-series.

On AO3, Ineffable Husbands is the most written ship for both Crowley and Aziraphale.

Fandom
FAN FICTION
 * Aziraphale/Crowley on FanFiction.Net
 * Aziraphale/Crowley on FanFiction.Net

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Trivia

 * The ship name, Ineffable Husbands, comes from the first conversation that Crowley and Aziraphale share on the wall to the garden of eden. When Aziraphale calls god's plan Ineffable.
 * Both Sheenan (Aziraphale) and Tennant (Crowley) played the relationship as more ambiguous.
 * Several characters have mistaken them for a couple in both the novel and the Amazon series.
 * In the novel, Anthema assumes she could be kidnapped by Aziraphale and Crowley, until she hears Crowley calls Aziraphale Angel and just assumes their a couple.
 * In the Amazon series, these include; Sister Mary, a random passerby and Uriel.
 * According to Fandometrics, Ineffable Husbands was the most reblogged ship the week ending June 3rd 2019.