One common theme is family loyalty. Since they are related, the fanfictions often focus on how they are loyal to each other no matter what. For example, in many stories, one will always come to the other's rescue.
One common theme is the exploration of their different personalities coming together. Mal is often seen as strong - willed and Harry as a bit of a rogue. Another theme is friendship development. They start off as perhaps not getting along but gradually form a bond. For example, in many fanfictions, they learn to trust each other.
One common theme is the 'enemies to lovers' trope. Since Mal is from Auradon and Harry is from the Isle of the Lost, they start off as adversaries. Another theme is self - discovery. As they interact, both characters often learn more about themselves. For example, Mal might learn about her capacity for forgiveness, and Harry might discover a softer side.
One common theme is the exploration of their friendship. Since they come from different backgrounds, it's interesting to see how they bridge those gaps. For example, Mal being from one group and Harry from another.
One common theme is the clash of different worlds. Harry comes from the wizarding world and Mal from the Descendants world, so there's often exploration of how their different cultures and powers interact.
One common theme is adventure. Mal Simon often goes on exciting journeys in many fanfictions, exploring new places and facing all kinds of challenges.
One common theme is friendship. Zoey and Mal are often shown developing a strong and unique friendship. Another theme is adventure. They might go on quests or face challenges together. For example, in many fanfictions, they explore new places.
One of the main themes is redemption. Audrey might have made some mistakes, and fanfictions often explore her journey to redeem herself in Mal's eyes and in the eyes of Auradon. Also, the theme of self - discovery is quite common. As they interact with each other, both Mal and Audrey learn more about themselves. For example, Mal might discover a more forgiving side of herself, and Audrey might find new strength in facing her past actions. In addition, the theme of acceptance is also there. They learn to accept each other's differences and past actions which helps in building a new relationship between them.
Nature is a very common theme. Since it's about the Mal River, stories often explore the beauty of the river, the trees along it, and the wildlife. For example, a story might talk about how a character is healed by the peacefulness of the river.
A third common theme is connection. Sometimes Mal stargazing is used as a way to connect with other characters. They might join him and share their own stories or dreams under the stars. This creates a sense of camaraderie and helps develop relationships within the fanfiction world.
Love and loyalty are very common themes. Their relationship in the original story is based on a deep - seated loyalty and love, and fanfictions often explore this further. For example, how they support each other through difficult times.