| Soarin | |
|---|---|
 Vector by StarshineCelestalis | |
| Other names | Soarin', Soaring |
| Kind | Pegasus |
| Sex | Male |
| Fan voice(s) | ChefJoeG19 ("The Letters that Drew them Together") |
| Other links | |
Soarin is a prominent member of the Wonderbolts and is therefore an idol of Rainbow Dash. His position and upbeat personality also makes him good friends with Spitfire.
Use in fan labor[]
Soarin's appearances in fan works is mostly restricted to those also featuring Rainbow Dash or Spitfire. As a Wonderbolt, he is generally depicted as either equal or directly subordinate to Spitfire. Regarding fanfiction, Soarin is mainly used in romance-tagged stories.[FF 1]
Personality[]
Soarin is generally portrayed as friendly and upbeat, making him well-liked by others. His personality contrasts with Spitfire's more relaxed demeanor. Despite his usually energetic persona, Soarin can be serious and professional when necessary.
Relationships[]
Soarin's most notable relationships are with Spitfire and Rainbow Dash. These shipping pairs are known as SoarinFire and SoarinDash respectively.[FF 2][FF 3] In stories based around a platonic relationship, Soarin and Spitfire often resemble siblings.[FF 4][FF 5] When not shipped with Rainbow Dash, Soarin often acts as a mentor for her, usually while in the guise of a Wonderbolt officer.[FF 5]
Soarin is also occasionally paired with Applejack in what is known as SoarinJack.[FF 6] This pairing gained popularity after the two interacted in The Best Night Ever. Soarin is also sometimes used in same-sex pairings. In those fan works, he is most commonly paired with Braeburn.[FF 7][FF 8]
Memes[]
The Best Night Ever has led to some fans associating him with pie with numerous works of fan art depicting Soarin with a pie obsession.[FA 1][FA 2][FA 3]
Gallery[]
See also[]
References[]
Fan fiction examples[]
- ↑ Dafe111 (2013-10-21). Soarin and the Wonderbolts. FIMFiction. Retrieved on 2014 February 7.
- ↑ SolidFire (2013-02-24). SoarinFire. FIMFiction. Retrieved on 2014 February 22.
- ↑ SoarinDash (2012-06-21). SoarinDash. FIMFiction. Retrieved on 2014 February 22.
- ↑ RaijingtheClockworkPony (2012-10-27). From Sky to Earth. FIMFiction. Retrieved on 2014 February 22.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Pracca (2012-08-26). Even Rainbows Falter. FIMFiction. Retrieved on 2014 February 22.
- ↑ Celestias Paladin (2013-04-11). Soaring Apple: SoarinJack. FIMFiction. Retrieved on 2014 February 22.
- ↑ Stormsoul22 (2012-09-24). Crossroad. FIMFiction. Retrieved on 2014 February 22.
- ↑ NightFirethePegasus (2013-11-13). Rodeo Romeo. FIMFiction. Retrieved on 2014 February 22.
Fan art examples[]
- ↑ johnjoseco (2011-08-18). And a Word from Our Sponsors. deviantArt. Retrieved on 2014 February 7.
- ↑ KingCobra50 (2011-09-16). Soarin's Pie. deviantArt. Retrieved on 2014 February 7.
- ↑ mrmayortheiv (2013-04-18). Soarin Orders a Pie. deviantArt. Retrieved on 2014 February 7.