There could be a new character in the fanfiction, like a bully who targets Lincoln just because he seems like an easy target and ends up hurting him.
His siblings could be responsible. They are always getting into crazy situations together, and maybe one of their pranks or games goes too far and accidentally hurts Lincoln.
There are also the possibility of some inter - dimensional beings. In the Ben 10 universe, there are many different dimensions. If a being from another dimension comes through with the intention of causing chaos, they could target Ben. They might have powers that are completely foreign to Ben and his allies, making it difficult for him to defend against them. And let's not forget about the possibility of some of Ben's old enemies teaming up. If they work together, they could come up with a plan to really hurt Ben, whether it's physically or by ruining his reputation among the people he protects.
It could be a new villain that has emerged. This villain might have some sort of vendetta against Steven specifically, perhaps because of his unique powers or his role in the gem world.
Perhaps it's a mysterious figure in the fanfiction world. This unknown character could have some ulterior motives against Jacob and find ways to hurt him, like setting traps for him.
In the fanfiction, it could be that he gets into a fight with someone who doesn't like him and gets punched in the face, leaving him with a black eye and a swollen lip.
A mysterious new enemy that has infiltrated the village could be the cause. This enemy might be on a mission to disrupt the balance in the ninja world and sees Sarada as an obstacle. They could attack her when she is alone or on a solo mission. Their motives could be related to some ancient grudge against her family or the village as a whole.
Well, in this fanfiction, he might get hurt while participating in a school sport. He could be pushed too hard during a football game and sprain his ankle. Or perhaps he's involved in a science experiment gone wrong at school and gets some minor burns or cuts. There are so many directions it could take.
Even some of the school faculty could be responsible in a sense. For instance, a strict teacher who doesn't understand Danny's situation might push him too hard during detention or some other punishment, which could lead to an accidental injury. Or a science teacher's experiment could go wrong and Danny could get caught in the crossfire.
Sometimes, it could be due to her own actions. Lydia might be overconfident and take risks that she shouldn't. For instance, she could try to perform a very difficult and dangerous magic spell without proper training, and it backfires, causing her to get hurt.
It could be a villain in the fanfiction. Maybe a new, powerful vampire who has a vendetta against Bella or her friends.