Shippings

A shipping is when two (or more) characters have a romantic relationship with one another, either as mates or as romantic partners. All the shippings mentioned in Abandoned are listed below by shipping name, followed by who is involved, and the chapter it appears in. Fan-shippings are not included. These names are placeholder, unless Akali makes it official (such as Astrusk).

* Astrusk
* Cober
* Thistlerose
* Fogrose
* Fosk
* Fain
* Flailin
* Coail

Astra x Dusk. Appears in Chapter 1, although it isn't noticeable until Chapter 3. They're official mates.

## Appearances

### Chapter 1

Towards the end, Astra thinks that Dusk looks better than her, despite Astra living as a Leashed Dog her whole life.

### Chapter 2

Astra is shy towards Dusk, although she is unsure why.

### Chapter 3

During rolecall, Astra admits in her thoughts that she's in love with Dusk, and averts her gaze to Thistle instead.

### Chapter 16

Astra is conflicted between confessing to Dusk or not after Unknown's packmate ceremony. She decides to ask her out to hunt, only to see that she's eating. In a last-minute change, she and Dusk decide to go to the meadows, which they visited during Chapter 9. Dusk is unaware of Astra's romantic intentions until the golden retriever confesses to her, to which she and Dusk nuzzle each other, their tails touching. They both agree to be mates.

Copper x Amber. Shown in Chapter 5, and they're official mates.

## Appearances

### Chapter 5

Sheep searches for Amber, leading him to see Copper and Amber together by the river. When he is told to follow his litter-brother, Amber is hesitant, not wanting to leave Copper's side.

Thistle x Primrose. Hinted at by Talon in Chapter 6, although it's unknown if either dog has feelings for each other.

## Appearances

### Chapter 6

Talons says that Thistle and Primrose are mates, leading to an opposite argument from Dusk. In chapters before and after this, Thistle and Primrose are frequently shown together, so they might be in a relationship.

Fog x Primrose. Brought up by Fog in Chapter 7, although it was a one-way crush on Primrose.

## Appearances

### Chapter 7

Primrose comes up in Fog's thoughts as he remembered his past crushes, which included them. He seems to have moved on a long time ago.

Fog x Dusk. Brought up by Fog in Chapter 7, although it was a one-way crush on Dusk. Fog seems to have moved on.

## Appearances

### Chapter 7

As Fog thinks about his unfortunate love life, he remembers how he loved Dusk, and got frustrated at how Astra came and earned her love within days.

Fog x Rain. Brought up by Fog in Chapter 8, but as a one-way crush on Rain.

## Appearances

### Chapter 8

While deciding whether he should stay in the barn or go and see Rain, Fog wonders if he has a crush on her.

Flail x Javelin. Shown in Chapter 7, and they're official mates.

## Appearances

### Chapter 7

Flail and Javelin arrive as a pair, and are referred to as mates.

### Chapter 14

The two go together as they leave the Pine Pack and hunt for the Blue Gem. Flail comes up with a plain during the confrontation with Hill, leading Javelin to sneak up and attack from behind. As they leave, they go together, not wanting to leave one of them behind.

### Chapter 15

During the talk with Cove, Flail mentioned how he worries about his mate, Javelin.

Cove x Flail. Hinted at in Chapter 15, with Cove placing his tail on Flail's, and his jealousy towards Flail having a mate. This is a one-way crush on Flail.

## Appearances

### Chapter 15

Despite the hostility from earlier, Cove softens up as he talks to Flail. He invites him to sit by the stream, and places his tail on Flail's. When Flail mentions his mate, Cove is visibly uninterested. Towards the end, he and Flail sit together.