The theme of redemption also appears sometimes. Gaara's past actions and his journey to redemption can be intertwined with his relationship with Lee. Lee's positive influence on Gaara and vice versa, in terms of helping each other grow and become better shinobi, is a common thread in these fanfictions.
One common theme could be the exploration of their different personalities. Gaara is often seen as the brooding, powerful one while Lee is the energetic and determined. Their contrast can create interesting relationship dynamics.
Overcoming past traumas is also a theme. Gaara has his past with being a Jinchuriki and Rock Lee has his insecurities about not being able to use ninjutsu. In fanfiction, they often help each other heal and grow from these past issues. And of course, the theme of loyalty. They show loyalty to each other in different situations which deepens their connection.
Another theme is mutual respect. They both have unique skills. Gaara with his sand control and Lee with his taijutsu. Fanfics often show how they come to respect each other's abilities. In some, they even learn from each other, like Lee teaching Gaara about the value of hard work and Gaara showing Lee how to be more in tune with his inner self.
Another theme is personal growth. Lee can grow in his understanding of those with a darker past like Gaara, and Gaara can learn to open up more because of Lee's positive influence. In many 'lee x gaara fanfic', this mutual growth is beautifully depicted through various plotlines, like when they face a common enemy and have to rely on each other not just physically but also emotionally, which leads to them becoming better versions of themselves.
Love and acceptance are very common themes. Gaara has had a difficult past, so in these fanfictions, the reader often helps him to accept himself and his feelings. For example, in many stories, the reader is the one who shows Gaara that he is worthy of love.
A common theme could be the unexpected connection between them. Since they come from different villages, exploring how they bridge that gap is often seen. Another theme might be Himawari's positive influence on Gaara, perhaps helping him open up more.
A common theme is mentorship. Lee acts as a mentor to Clementine in the original story, and this is often explored further in fanfiction. For example, how he teaches her survival skills and moral values. Another theme is family - like bond. They form a close connection that resembles a father - daughter relationship in many stories.
A common theme is friendship turned into something deeper. They start as comrades, but as they understand each other more, it might develop into a romantic relationship. Another theme is mutual respect. Naruto respects Lee's hard work and Lee respects Naruto's spirit.
One common theme is rivalry. Since they are often opponents in the game, this rivalry can be explored in different ways in fanfiction, like a friendly competition or a more intense, grudging rivalry that might turn into respect or even friendship.
One challenge is staying true to the characters. Gaara and Lee have very distinct personalities in the original Naruto series. Keeping their essence while also fitting them into a mpreg scenario can be tough. For example, Gaara's stoic nature and Lee's energetic, hard - working attitude need to be maintained.