One idea could be that Lord Farquaad somehow returns from the dead but has lost his memory. Shrek, instead of seeing him as an enemy right away, decides to help him regain his memory. Along the way, they discover things about each other that they never knew before.
Lord Farquaad could be the more interesting one. He was a very self - centered and power - hungry character in the movie. A fanfic could explore his backstory more, like what made him so obsessed with power and beauty. Maybe there were some events in his childhood that led him to be this way. By focusing on him, you could give him a chance at redemption or make him an even more complex villain.
Perhaps in the fanfiction, the Gingerbread Man is on a quest to find a way to become a real, living being. Lord Farquaad hears of this and decides he can use the Gingerbread Man's desperation to his advantage. He offers to help the Gingerbread Man in exchange for servitude. But the Gingerbread Man is no fool and manages to turn the tables on Farquaad, teaching him a lesson about greed and power.
Their interaction would likely be full of tension. Lord Farquaad is used to getting his way and the Gingerbread Man is a spunky character. Farquaad would probably be condescending towards the Gingerbread Man, seeing him as a mere treat. The Gingerbread Man, on the other hand, would not take kindly to Farquaad's attitude and would be sassy in his responses.
It can contribute by providing more content for fans to enjoy. When there are fanfics, fans have something new to read and engage with, especially those who are really into the Shrek world.
A 'Shrek lemon fanfic' is likely a type of fan - written story about Shrek that contains inappropriate or adult - like content, which is not suitable for general audiences.
Well, the 'Shrek is love Shrek is life fanfic' might be interesting in terms of the settings it creates. It could take the already fantastical world of Shrek and expand it even more. Maybe introduce new lands or magical elements that we didn't see in the original movies. This can make the whole Shrek universe feel even more immersive and full of possibilities.
In some alternate reality Shrek fanfics, the fairy - tale creatures that Shrek befriends could have different powers. Like the Gingerbread Man could be able to create other baked goods that come to life and help in battles. This would completely change the dynamics of the group and the adventures they go on.
Well, they could start off as reluctant allies. Shrek might not trust Shaggy at first because he seems so skittish, and Shaggy is afraid of Shrek's appearance. But as they face challenges together, like fighting off a common enemy, they begin to respect each other. For example, when a group of witches tries to capture them both for their own evil plans, they have to rely on each other's unique skills. Shrek's brute strength and Shaggy's quick thinking and ability to find hiding places.
One interesting Shrek fanfic could be about Shrek and Fiona going on a new adventure in a magical land beyond the swamp. Maybe they discover a hidden civilization of friendly ogres.