The time travel fanfiction could involve traveling to different points in the game's timeline. For instance, going back to the beginning when the Dark Hour first started to occur. This would allow for a re - exploration of the early mysteries and potentially find new ways to combat the Shadows.
Maybe the time travel could be caused by a new, mysterious Persona ability. The story could then focus on how the characters deal with the knowledge and power of time manipulation. They might struggle with the moral implications of changing the past.
The allure lies in the mystery. We get to see how the established Persona lore can be bent with time travel. It's exciting to think about how a character from the present might interact with their past or future self.
Time travel in Persona fanfiction can also be used to explore character development more deeply. A character could be sent forward in time and see the consequences of their actions in the present. This could lead to a transformation in their personality as they strive to change their future selves for the better.
Joker could still be the main protagonist. His ability to adapt and lead the Phantom Thieves would be crucial in a time - travel scenario. He could use his wits and Persona powers to navigate the changes in time and deal with any new enemies or situations that arise.
Makoto's character could be developed by showing her struggle to balance her duties as a Phantom Thief with her schoolwork. Akira, on the other hand, might develop by facing his past traumas more directly. For example, Makoto could start to take more risks in the Metaverse, which would show her growth. And Akira could open up more to the other Phantom Thieves about his experiences, making him more relatable.
Perhaps they travel forward in time instead. They could see the consequences of their actions in the future. Maybe they find out that their actions had unintended negative effects on some of their friends or the city as a whole. This would lead them to go back and try to fix things in a different way.
Perhaps the person who initiates the time travel isn't who they seem. It could be an imposter who has their own motives for changing the past, like a Shadow in disguise. This would add a whole new layer of mystery and danger to the story.
One way the story could be developed is that as a girl, Xander might face different challenges in the time - travel adventure. For example, in the Buffyverse, gender often plays a role in how characters are perceived and treated. She could use her new perspective to change events in the past or future. Maybe she'd have a different relationship with the other characters, like Willow and Buffy. She could be more empathetic or perhaps face more discrimination depending on the time period she travels to.
During time travel, they could face many dangerous situations together. For instance, when they are in a past era and are being chased by dark wizards. Having to rely on each other to escape would strengthen their bond.
They could start with small conversations. For example, just chatting during lunch breaks at school. These simple exchanges can gradually build up to deeper discussions about their hopes and fears.
Kiba's character can be developed by making him experience different cultures and values in different time periods. If he travels to a more peaceful time, he might learn the value of diplomacy over combat. This could change his approach to solving problems. Also, if he time travels to a time when his clan was in a power struggle, he could develop leadership skills to help his clan survive.