Quasimodo x Esmeralda x Phoebus

Quasimodo x Esmeralda x Phoebus is the poly ship between Esmeralda, Phoebus, and Quasimodo from the The Hunchback of Notre Dame fandom.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
Quasimodo and Phoebus first meet Esmeralda at the Fest of Fools. Quasimodo meets her first, by accidentally stumbling into her tent. Later, Esmeralda is seen dancing on stage for the Festival. She draws the attention of both Quasimodo and Phoebus, who both seem to be rather taken by her seductive moves. Later, after insulting Judge Frollo, Esmeralda runs into Notre Dame. There she formally meets Phoebus. When Frollo bursts into the church and attempts to arrest Esmeralda, Phoebus helps her claim sanctuary. However, as Frollo stated: "Gypsies don't do well inside stone walls". Quasimodo, then, helps Esmeralda escape Notre Dame and return safely to the Court of Miracles. As thanks, Esmeralda kisses his cheek.

As Quasi scales back up the Notre Dame, he is greeted by Phoebus. Quasimodo erupts in anger, and yells at Phoebus to leave. He reminds him that Esmeralda claimed sanctuary, and there should be no soldiers here. Phoebus promises to leave, but only if Quasimodo will do something for him first. He tells Quasimodo to tell Esmeralda that she's "lucky" for having such a good friend to look out for her. As Phoebus leaves, Quasimodo turns to his workstation and sings "Heaven's Light", putting all of his feelings for Esmeralda into words.

When Frollo discovers that Esmeralda has escaped Notre Dame, he sets out to find her. Phoebus joins him as Captain of the Guard, but defects when Frollo orders him to burn innocent people alive. Frollo attempts to execute him, but Esmeralda intervenes. Phoebus tries to run away, but falls into the Seine. Esmeralda rescues him and, not knowing where else to go, brings Phoebus to Quasimodo's bell tower. He's elated to see that Esmeralda is safe, but his enthusiasm fades as he sees that she's brought Phoebus with her. Quasimodo looks on helplessly as Esmeralda heals Phoebus' wound and the two share a kiss.

Frollo arrives later and tells Quasimodo that he'll be attacking the Court of Miracles at dawn. Phoebus overhears this, and declares that he'll be setting out to warn Esmeralda. Quasimodo hesitates, hurt by the fact that she did not reciprocate his feelings. Phoebus sets out alone and, after a few moments contemplation, Quasimodo joins him. Together they discover the Court of Miracles, although they are almost executed by Clopin for being Frollo's "spies". Esmeralda saves them at the last second, then thanks Phoebus for coming to warn them. Phoebus quickly replies that it wasn't all him, and that Quasimodo helped as well. Moments later, Frollo storms in and ruins their reunion.

While Esmeralda is tied to a stake in the town square, Phoebus is locked up and Quasimodo is chained to Notre Dame. However, the two manage to free themselves and fight back against Frollo's oppression. Quasimodo swings down into the square to save Esmeralda, and Phoebus distracts the guards on the ground. While Quasimodo and Esmeralda are fighting Frollo, Phoebus manages to climb up the Notre Dame. Quasimodo is knocked off of the railing by Frollo, and Esmeralda holds onto him desperately. However, he's too heavy and he slips through her fingers. Thankfully, Phoebus is below and manages to catch him, saving his life. Esmeralda runs down to join them, and embraces Quasimodo in a hug. Quasimodo smiles at her, then takes her hand and places it in Phoebus', giving them his blessing. The pair share a kiss, and then they lead Quasimodo down to the townsfolk. Esmeralda encourages Quasimodo to step into the light, and he joins her and Phoebus on the steps outside the Notre Dame. Phoebus and Esmeralda look on with smiles as Quasimodo is lifted by the crowd and paraded through town.

Fanon
This ship is one of the more popular ships for Quasimodo, beating out Phoebusmodo and only having a few less works on AO3 than Quasme. This polycule seems to be the perfect answer to the love triangle presented in the film. This option is generally preferred by fans of Quasimodo, who think that he deserved better at the end of the movie. However, it pales in comparison to the popularity of Fresme or Phoesme. This ship currently has over 15 works on AO3.

Fandom

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Variations

 * Phoebusmodo refers to the ship between Phoebus and Quasimodo
 * Phoesme refers to the ship between Phoebus and Esmeralda
 * Quasme refers to the ship between Quasimodo and Esmeralda