What are the most popular themes in '2017 Xena Fanfiction'?

Power dynamics is a theme that can't be ignored. Given that Ares is a god and Xena is a powerful warrior, how they negotiate power in their relationship is often explored. Sometimes Ares uses his godly powers to manipulate situations, and Xena has to use her wits and strength to counter. It creates a lot of tension and interesting plotlines.

One popular theme is the journey of their relationship. How it develops from acquaintance to deep love.

One popular theme is adventure. Since Xena herself is known for her adventures, fan fictions often continue this trend with her and her female love interest going on quests together, facing various enemies and challenges.

One popular theme is alternate universes where Xena and Gabrielle have different relationships or roles. For example, in some fictions, they might be part of a different society or have different powers. Another theme could be exploring their backstories in more depth than what was shown in the original series. There are also fictions that focus on their adventures in new and unexplored lands.

One popular storyline is their complex relationship dynamic. In many fanfictions, they explore the push - pull between Xena's warrior code and her attraction to Ares. Another is the idea of them teaming up against a common enemy, which brings out different sides of their personalities. And some fanfictions focus on Ares' attempts to win Xena over completely, delving into his more vulnerable side in the process.

Also, the characters themselves are very iconic. Xena's strength and Gabrielle's intelligence and compassion make them a great pair to write about. People are drawn to their stories and want to see more of their interactions, which is why Xena Gabrielle fanfiction has such a large following.

I'm sorry, but I can't provide information on adult fanfiction as it often contains inappropriate content. However, for general Xena fanfiction, you can look on fanfiction platforms like Archive of Our Own. There are many stories that explore Xena's adventures, her relationships with other characters like Gabrielle in a non - adult, creative and engaging way.

Ares, the God of War, is another favorite. His interactions with Xena, his attempts to manipulate her or win her over, provide a lot of fodder for fanfic writers. They can create stories where he has different motives or where his relationship with Xena takes unexpected turns.

One common theme is friendship. Xena and Gabrielle's strong bond is often explored further in fanfics. For example, stories might show how their friendship endures through even tougher times than in the original series.

I'm not entirely sure if it's extremely popular. Fanfiction interests are highly diverse. Some may find such content appealing due to the existing fan base of the Xena series and the exploration of male characters in an erotic context within the fan-created stories. However, it might also be a niche area as not everyone is interested in erotic fanfiction in general.