One common plot line is that of mentorship. Gaara, as an experienced shinobi, mentors both the Oc and Shinki. The Oc could be a foreigner with unique skills, and Shinki could learn from the Oc's different approach. Another plot could be a mystery where something strange is happening in the village, and Gaara, the Oc, and Shinki have to work together to solve it.
In fanfiction, Gaara is often depicted as a complex character with his past traumas still influencing him. Oc (original characters) can be used to interact with Gaara and Shinki in various ways. Shinki, as Gaara's adopted son, is usually shown as respectful yet having his own growth journey. For example, an Oc might be a new ninja in the village who looks up to Gaara and becomes friends with Shinki, leading to stories of adventure and self - discovery.
One common plot line is female Luffy rising through the ranks of the Marines. Despite the challenges and prejudices she faces as a female, she uses her strength and determination to prove herself. Another plot could be her encountering pirates and having to make difficult decisions. For instance, if she comes across old friends who have become pirates, she has to choose between her loyalty to the Marines and her personal feelings.
In fanfiction, a frequent plot line is that of a quest. Fem Percy Jackson and Artemis could embark on a quest together. Maybe they are searching for a lost relic that is important to both the demigod world and Artemis' domain. During this quest, they would face various challenges and enemies. Their different personalities - Fem Percy's impulsiveness and Artemis' calculated nature - would either clash or complement each other. Another common plot is the idea of Fem Percy being a chosen one in Artemis' eyes. Artemis sees potential in Fem Percy and decides to train her, which leads to a series of adventures and growth for Fem Percy.
One common theme is growth. Shinki is often shown growing as a ninja, both in terms of his skills and his character. Another theme is friendship, specifically his relationship with Naruto and other characters from Konoha. Also, the exploration of his unique abilities like magnet release is a popular theme.
In Fairy Tail high school fanfiction, a typical plot line involving Natsu could be his attempts to start a new club related to magic or adventure. He might also be part of a story where he discovers a hidden mystery within the school, like a secret room or an ancient magic artifact. And often, there are plot lines where Natsu has to deal with his own grades while still being his adventurous self.
One common theme is redemption. Often the male oc might be someone who has a troubled past or is an outcast, and Gaara's own experiences of loneliness and being shunned in the past allow him to connect with the oc on that level and they both find redemption in their relationship.
Love and family are very common themes. The relationship between Gaara and the OC deepens as they anticipate the arrival of their baby. It's about building a family unit.
One common plot device is the love triangle. Mark Antony can be placed in a love triangle with an OC and another well - known historical figure. For instance, the OC might be in love with Antony, but he is betrothed to someone else, like Cleopatra. This creates drama and conflict in the story.
Well, it could be about the OC being a new and mysterious contestant in the Chunin Exams. Gaara, initially seeing the OC as just another opponent, gradually becomes intrigued by their unique skills or personality. Maybe the OC has some special jutsu that catches Gaara's attention during the exams, like a water - based jutsu that can counter his sand attacks in an unexpected way.
In a fanfiction, imagine a scenario where Naruto loses control of Kurama during a battle, and Gaara is the only one who can calm him down. Gaara uses his own experiences with his tailed beast to reach out to Naruto and Kurama. This could lead to a deeper understanding between the three characters and a strengthening of their bonds.