Raphopex

Raphopex is the het ship between Raphael and Alopex from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fandom.

Canon
IDW= Alopex was initially a member of the foot clan, she and Raph being enemies. She fought him and his brothers several times, before eventually leaving the foot clan after Shredder killed her family. She ended up finding the turtles again, and Raph attacked her, but they eventually came to a truce. Raph still didn't trust her and believed she was still working for the foot when they attacked the turtles. However, he started to believe shew as on their side when she saved him from some foot ninja's.

After spending a lot of time together, Raph fell in love with Alopex. He told thing to Angel when they went together to search for Alopex but it was unclear if they had the same feelings. The two eventually kissed and became a couple.
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The Tale of Tiger Claw
Raph and Casey follow the mysterious blur through the city, following her into a museum. She grabs two swords and Raph and Casey appear behind her. Raph tells her to drop the blades, and calls her "sweetheart". She says her name is Alopex and calls him "Turtle Boy". Raph is offended and corrects her, ordering her to put the weapons down. She tells him the story of the blade and starts to fight Casey, quickly taking him out with her speed. Raph joins in on the fight, and she is about to hit with one of the blades. She then senses Tiger Claw and runs out to fight him instead.

The Tale of Tiger Claw

 * Raph tells the other's Alopex's name.
 * Raph says that Alopex is really something.
 * Raph tells Tiger Claw to back off Alopex.

Quotes
"That Alopex is really something, Chompy."

- Raph; Tale of Tiger Claw

Fanon
Raphopex is well liked by a good amount of IDW TMNT fans. Many enjoying their rival to lovers dynamic. Some IDW fans would like to see their relationship adapted into other turtle media. Specifically into Rise if it ever gets picked up.

On AO3, Raphopex is the most written ship for Alopex. It is also the ninth most written ship in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (IDW Comics) tag. There are currently 15+ written works.

Fandom

 * FAN FICTION