The fanfic might be about a situation where Joy and Sadness accidentally swap their functions for a while. This causes chaos in Riley's emotions as they try to adapt to their new roles. As they struggle, they develop a deeper bond and a newfound respect for what the other does.
Sadness might become more confident. Usually seen as the downer emotion, in the fanfic, she could grow by standing up for herself more when Joy is being too overbearing. For example, when they are dealing with a difficult situation in Riley's mind, Sadness could assert her ideas more strongly and Joy would start to respect her for it.
One way to explore their relationship in fanfiction is to focus on how they balance each other. For example, in a scenario where Riley is going through a tough time at school. Joy tries to keep things positive but Sadness's presence is also crucial. They could start to understand each other more deeply as they both work towards helping Riley. Maybe Joy realizes that Sadness has an important role that she hadn't fully appreciated before.
A fanfic about Joy and Anger in Inside Out could explore their relationship in different scenarios. Maybe it could show how they interact during Riley's tough times. For example, when Riley is feeling sad about moving, Joy might try to cheer her up while Anger could be frustrated at the situation. They might have arguments about the best way to handle Riley's emotions.
One idea could be a story where Joy and Disgust have to team up to help Riley through a new and strange situation. Maybe Riley has to eat a very unusual food for a school project. Disgust is initially against it, but Joy tries to find the positive side and together they encourage Riley to give it a try, leading to a new experience for her.
Another idea is that there is a new emotion that enters Riley's mind and it seems to be a threat to both Joy and Sadness. They have to team up to figure out what this new emotion is and how to deal with it. Along the way, they discover new sides of each other and strengthen their bond.
The fanfic could focus on a day in Riley's life where Joy and Anger are constantly at odds. Anger wants Riley to react strongly to a minor annoyance, like a classmate taking her pencil, but Joy is trying to keep Riley calm. This tug - of - war between them could lead to some hilarious internal monologues from both characters as they try to influence Riley's actions.
Perhaps in the fanfiction, there's a competition among the emotions. Joy and Disgust form an unlikely alliance to win. They decide to focus on making Riley more confident in her own unique tastes. So they work on getting her to embrace her individuality without being too self - conscious. This would involve Joy's positive outlook and Disgust's sense of what's appropriate for Riley.
One common theme could be the exploration of their opposite natures. Joy is all about positive emotions while fear is more negative, so fics might play with how they interact with this contrast.
When writing an Inside Out Joy x Fear fanfiction, focus on their character arcs. Create a plot that challenges both of them. For instance, Riley is about to do something that she's never done before, like giving a big speech. Joy is all excited and wants to rush in, but Fear holds her back. This conflict can be the starting point of their journey. As they interact more, show their internal struggles. Joy might be afraid of losing her positive influence if she listens to Fear too much, and Fear might be afraid of being pushed aside by Joy. By exploring these complex emotions, you can create a rich and engaging fanfiction.