One common theme is the exploration of identity. Female original characters often have to figure out who they are within the DC universe, especially when in a femslash relationship. Another is the theme of friendship evolving into more. It's about that transition from just being friends to having deeper feelings.
Love against all odds is also a frequent theme. This could be due to differences in social status, family expectations, or just the general difficulties of being in a same - sex relationship in the story's setting. The characters have to fight for their love, which makes for a very engaging read.
One common theme is friendship - turned - romance. Usually, two female characters start as friends or comrades in the Avengers - related setting and then their relationship evolves into something more romantic.
A sense of self - discovery is also a prevalent theme. The original female characters often discover new aspects of themselves through their relationship. They might find new powers or new outlooks on life. And of course, there's the theme of secrecy. Just like in the original Twilight, their relationship might need to be kept hidden from others.
One common theme is self - discovery. The female ocs often discover their sexual orientation or their true feelings for another female character through their relationship. For example, in a story, a female oc who has always thought she was straight might find herself falling for another female oc.
One common theme is friendship turning into something more. For example, they start as friends who support each other through difficult times in the story world, and then gradually develop romantic feelings.
Power struggle is a common theme. The OC villains often try to gain more power, whether it's over a city like Gotham or the whole world. Another theme is revenge. They might be seeking revenge against the heroes or society in general for some past wrongs.
One common theme is identity. Since the character is an OC (original character), there's often a focus on how they define themselves in the context of the well - established DC universe. Another theme is power. Martians in DC have unique abilities, and in fanfiction, exploring how the OC's powers compare or interact with other heroes and villains is frequent.
One common theme is self - discovery. The male OC often has to figure out his place in the DC universe, like his powers and how he should use them. Another is redemption. For example, if the OC has made mistakes in the past, he might strive to make up for them.
A common theme is self - discovery. The male original characters often start out not knowing their full potential in the DC universe and gradually figure out their powers and place. Another theme is redemption. Sometimes these characters have a troubled past and they strive to make up for it in the world full of heroes and villains.
A lot of these fanfictions also deal with the theme of acceptance. The OCs may have to accept their own feelings for another female character in a world that might not be fully accepting. It could be about coming out or just dealing with internalized homophobia. Additionally, there's often the theme of teamwork. Since My Hero Academia is about heroes, the femslash pairings might be heroes who have to work together and their relationship develops during their heroic deeds.