In 'Steve and Tony are Peter's parents' fanfiction, the theme of identity is quite common. Peter has to figure out his place in this new family dynamic that involves two very different 'parents'. There's also the theme of sacrifice. Steve and Tony may have to sacrifice some of their superhero activities or personal desires to be good parents to Peter. And of course, love is a central theme. Their love for Peter and for each other as partners in raising him is often explored in great detail in these fanfictions.
One common theme is mentorship. Tony and Steve often act as mentors to Peter, guiding him in his superhero journey. For example, they might teach him new combat techniques or how to make better decisions in difficult situations.
One popular 'Steve and Tony are Peter's parents' fanfiction is 'Family Ties'. It beautifully explores the dynamics of this alternate family setup, showing how Steve and Tony's different personalities shape their parenting of Peter.
A common theme is friendship. Despite their differences, they always come back to being friends. For example, in many stories, they start off arguing but end up supporting each other.
Another theme is protection. Steve, being Tony's dad, feels an even stronger need to protect Tony. This can lead to some intense action scenes where Steve puts himself in harm's way to keep Tony safe. It also shows the depth of his love for his son.
One common theme is the struggle for identity. Since Tony is Steve's son, he has to deal with the legacy of his father while also carving out his own identity. Another theme is family dynamics. There are often conflicts and reconciliations between them as they navigate their relationship.
A common theme is the clash of values. Steve and Tony have different values in the original stories, and in the fanfiction, as father - son, this can lead to interesting conflicts. Another theme is growth. Steve grows up with Tony's guidance, and we see his character develop over time. And of course, the theme of love and support within the family unit is also frequently explored.
Another characteristic is the exploration of their different powers and skills within the story. Steve's super - strength, Tony's high - tech gadgets and Peter's spider - like abilities are often used in creative ways to overcome obstacles. This can lead to really exciting action sequences.
A common theme is mentorship. Tony being the experienced one and Peter as the young protege. Another is friendship. They are often depicted as having a really strong bond.
The theme of family is also quite prevalent. Since Peter lost his uncle and Tony has his own family issues, they form a sort of surrogate family. Also, the theme of sacrifice. They are both willing to sacrifice themselves for the greater good, which is often explored in these fanfictions. In many of them, there are detailed descriptions of how they support each other in difficult times, which makes their relationship more complex and interesting. For example, in some stories, when Peter is in trouble at school because of his superhero identity, Tony steps in to help him deal with it. This not only shows their friendship but also how they are there for each other like family.
A common theme is mentorship. Tony often takes on the role of mentor to Peter, teaching him about his powers and responsibilities.