How did Penny's death in RWBY impact the story and the other characters in fanfiction?

For Weiss, Ruby's death could shatter her sense of hope. Ruby was always the one who seemed to bring light and optimism to the group. Without her, Weiss might become more cynical and withdrawn. She may also question the purpose of their fight.

For Blake and Yang, Neo's death could be a reminder of the harsh reality of their world. They might become more cautious and protective of their team. They could also start to question their own beliefs about redemption and whether every enemy can be saved or not.

Ruby is often shown as being deeply affected, with feelings of guilt and a strong determination for revenge. Yang may become more protective of Ruby, fearing she'll get too involved in dangerous situations. And Weiss could be seen as more solemn, using Penny's death as motivation to fight harder for justice in the fanfiction.

The other characters would be deeply shaken. For Hermione's friends like Luna, she would be there to comfort Hermione but also be in awe of Draco's selflessness. Neville might be inspired by Draco's act and start to believe that people can change more than he thought. Draco's death would also send ripples through the Slytherin house. Some might be ashamed of how they had treated Draco before, while others might try to carry on his new - found heroism. As for Hermione herself, she would be forever changed. She would become more determined to fight for good in Draco's memory and might even become a bit more withdrawn as she copes with the loss.

If there are rivals in the love story, the boy's death can have different effects. Some rivals may feel a strange sense of remorse, even if they were competing for the girl's love. Others may see it as an opportunity, but this often comes with a heavy burden of guilt. The death of the boy can also inspire other characters to be more open about their feelings or to cherish the people they love more, as they have witnessed the tragic consequences of unspoken or unfulfilled love.

For her family and friends, it would be a great loss. They would be mourning not only her death but also the fact that she was so consumed by love that it led to this end. Her family might feel angry at the person she was in love with, thinking that they could have prevented it.

For Sasuke, if he had a relationship with a female Naruto, her death would be a huge blow. He might become more reclusive and angry, blaming himself or others for not being able to protect her. He could even go on a quest for vengeance against those he deems responsible.

It could make them more determined. For example, his comrades might become more resolute in their fight against the enemy, vowing to win in Jerome's memory.

For Stefan, Elena's death could be a huge blow. He might go into a deep depression or spiral out of control as he had always been so in love with her. Damon, too, would be severely affected. He might become even more vengeful and angry, blaming himself or others for her death.

Emma would be devastated. She and Regina had come a long way from being enemies to friends. Regina's death could make Emma question her own abilities as a savior. She might become more withdrawn at first, but then use her pain to fuel her determination to protect the town even more fiercely, knowing that Regina would have wanted it that way.