A good fanfiction in this regard should first have a believable character development. For example, showing how Marinette overcomes her shyness around Adrien gradually. Second, it should have interesting plot twists. Maybe something that makes their relationship take an unexpected turn. For instance, a new power or a new character that affects their dynamic.
Another amazing one is 'A Different Perspective'. This fanfiction shows the story from Adrien's point of view. It gives new insights into how he sees Marinette and how his feelings for her start to change from just friendship to something deeper.
One of the best moments is when Adrien finally realizes his true feelings for Marinette. It's a moment of self - discovery that is often written with great emotion in fanfictions. For example, in some stories, he might have a sudden realization during a quiet moment alone, or when he sees Marinette in danger and his heart races not just because she's his friend, but because he loves her.
One great fanfiction is 'The Unspoken Love'. It beautifully captures the shy moments between Adrien and Marinette. It delves deep into their unexpressed feelings and how they navigate their superhero and normal lives while being in love. The author does an amazing job of creating tension and sweet moments that keep you hooked from start to finish.
One common theme is the 'will - they - won't - they' situation. Since Marinette is so shy and Adrien is a bit clueless about her feelings, a lot of fanfics play around with this dynamic.
One great plot idea could be a story where Marinette and Adrien are paired up for a school project that requires them to travel to a different city. This would force them to spend a lot of time together outside of their usual Parisian setting. They could discover new things about each other and grow closer. Another idea is a fanfiction set in a future time where they have both retired as superheroes. They start to reminisce about their past adventures and realize how much they've been through together, which reignites their feelings in a more mature way. And a third idea could be a story where they get trapped in an alternate dimension. There, they have to rely solely on each other to find a way back home, which deepens their bond.
There's 'A Miraculous Bond'. This fanfic delves deep into their relationship. It shows how their alter - egos, Ladybug and Chat Noir, also play a part in their feelings for each other. It has a lot of sweet moments and some exciting action scenes too.
Character consistency. If the writer keeps Adrien's character traits intact while portraying his jealousy, it stands out. For example, Adrien is generally a kind and selfless person, so his jealousy should not turn him into a completely unrecognizable mean character.
Another characteristic is good pacing. The story shouldn't rush into the harem concept right away. It should build up gradually, perhaps starting with Adrien's normal life and then slowly introducing the potential harem members. The fanfiction should also have a clear plot. Whether it's about the harem members competing for Adrien's love, or them all working together for a common goal related to Adrien or the 'Miraculous Ladybug' world, there needs to be a direction for the story to go in.
The Miraculous Ladybug universe itself is really popular. And Marinette, being the main female character and Ladybug, has a central role. Fanfiction allows fans to explore her character more deeply. For example, they can write about her untold adventures, her thoughts and feelings that might not be fully explored in the original show. It gives a chance to expand on her story and relationships, which is very appealing to fans.
One possible story could be that Adrien gets akumatized because he feels constantly overshadowed by Ladybug. In this fanfiction, Hawkmoth might prey on his insecurities. As an akumatized form, Adrien could have enhanced physical abilities like super strength and speed. His akumatized look might be a dark version of his Chat Noir costume, with a more menacing appearance.