Shadowpeach

"Everything I did was for us!"

- Sun Wukong to Macaque in "A Lifetime of Mistakes" Shadowpeach is the slash ship between Sun Wukong and the Six-Eared Macaque from the Lego Monkie Kid fandom.

Canon
Sun Wukong and Macaque were originally close friends who fought together. They were known to be unstoppable with their combined powers, not even by the Celestial Realm or on Earth. The two were harmonious, mentioned to be like the sun and the moon. However, as Sun Wukong gained more power, his "shadow" grew. Macaque was eventually cast away within this shadow, left behind by his beloved friend. Wukong was known as the hero of the story, and Macaque was labeled as the warrior. Some time later, Macaque and Wukong end up battling, and Macaque is killed by the other monkey. After he was brought back to the mortal realm, he immediately began to seek revenge upon his enemy.

Macaque began to train MK as a way to get all of Sun Wukong's powers. He eventually succeeded, however Wukong appeared to stop him and protect MK. He was originally suspicious, knowing he was being trained by another mentor due to the boy's sudden increase in power. Macaque and Wukong seem like an even match, their powers equal to each other, before MK steps in to deliver a final blow and helps to defeat Macaque. He does not show up again until season 2, where he hosts a shadow play that details parts of he and Wukong's backstory. MK ends up defeating Macaque, however he mentions how he's just "a bit too much like him."

Once again the pair meets after MK's group flees from the Lady Bone Demon. Macaque chases after their ship in his own vehicle, calling out "Oh, Wukong!" after attacking their ship. Wukong jokes how he's relieved, and how he thought it was "someone important." Macaque replies mentioning how he's "always the comedian." Macaque comments on his injured appearance and how it looked like the Lady Bone Demon hurt him pretty good. Wukong replies, asking if he was now her puppet, adding on that he always had a "sidekick kinda vibe." This prompts Macaque to attack him. They fight, but Macaque is ultimately tricked by MK throwing a crowbar and blasting him off the side of the ship.

After Macaque is given more power by the Lady Bone Demon, he once again seeks out Wukong and the rings of Samadhi, a weapon planned to be used to defeat Lady Bone Demon. Nezha and Wukong begin fighting before they're frozen against the mountain. Wukong comments on his new powers, mentioning how it's "on brand" for him to have a "worse version of everyone else's powers." After Macaque takes the fake rings of Samadhi, Wukong asks if he's going to monologue. Macaque leaves to go get the real rings from MK, and Wukong attempts to call after him.

After Mei is powered by the Samadhi fire, Wukong spots Macaque. Macaque attempts to retreat but is pulled out of his portal and pinned down. Wukong raises an arm to punch him but is ultimately stopped by Tang's words. When MK talks about how he would never abandon his best friend, Wukong glances back at Macaque before the other monkey leaves.

When Wukong is corrupted by Lady Bone Demon's power, MK convinces him to "be a warrior." He fights Wukong and holds him off. After MK gets him to hold the staff and return him to normal, the others combine their power to assist in defeating Lady Bone Demon. Macaque and Wukong look at each other and nod before combining their own to help. After a giant staff is created, the two help push it down onto Lady Bone Demon to finally defeat her. Once the battle is over everyone has noodles, Macaque asks if MK is done with his before Wukong takes it and states that he was saving it for him, because "I'm his mentor." The two continue bickering, and MK says they're the same, which they both respond with "I'm nothing like him!" Macaque eventually leaves, saying he's off to do some "scheming."

Quotes
"The hero and the warrior were like the sun and the moon, their light a protective glow shining upon the world. Together, there was nothing that could stop the two of them."

- Macaque in "Shadow Play"

"Still the same Wukong, doing whatever he wants with no regard for others!"

- Macaque in "Embrace Your Destiny"

"You're the one who's always running off! Looking for more power, more sources of Immortality. You're the one who wouldn't quit while we were ahead! But the Great Sage, he's gotta drag everyone else into his mess.. You did it for yourself. You've become like this... obsessive demon! I told you going against the Jade Emperor was a bad idea, but no. Wukong doesn't listen to anyone. He just does whatever he wants! You put yourself here, not me."

- Macaque to Wukong in "A Lifetime of Mistakes"

Fanon
Shadowpeach is the most popular ship within the Lego Monkie Kid fandom. Fans of this ship enjoy the ship for its opportunity for hurt/comfort, building off of the two's canon backstory. Most view the two as "bitter exes" due to them being friends in the past, but seemingly hate each other in seasons 1-3. Some fans prefer full angst of the ship relating to their falling out and Macaque's death, while others enjoy full fluff focusing on the two's past selves when all they wanted to do was spend the rest of their lives for each other. A lot of fans like the idea of them becoming friends again, especially now that the season 4 special left them off not hating each other anymore.

The fandom has created nicknames for the two to call each other, Macaque often uses "peaches" for Wukong and the Wukong uses "plum" or "mango" for Macaque.

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Trivia

 * On May 5th 2023, Alejandro Saab, current English VA for Macaque, released a cover of the song "Peaches" from the mario movie.
 * On July 7th 2023, a LMK crew member @hesperidiae on Twitter drew fanart of Shadowpeach kissing.
 * The name "Shadowpeach" combines the powers of Macaque's shadows and Wukong's love for peaches.