A different way to develop their relationship could be through a magical accident. Let's say a spell backfires and Ariel and Ursula's minds are swapped. They have to live in each other's shoes for a while. Ariel experiences Ursula's loneliness and the reasons behind her actions, while Ursula gets a taste of Ariel's kind and curious nature. This could lead to a more empathetic relationship between them.
It's popular because their relationship in the original story is so complex. There's a lot of room for exploration. Fans like to imagine different scenarios where their dynamic can change, like friendship instead of enmity.
Well, obviously Ariel and Ursula are the main characters. Ariel is the curious and adventurous mermaid princess. She is known for her beautiful voice and her longing for the human world. Ursula, on the other hand, is the sea witch. She is often depicted as a villain, with her tentacles and her devious plans to take over the underwater kingdom or cause trouble for Ariel.
One great Ursula and Ariel fanfiction could be about Ursula having a change of heart before the final battle. In this story, she might see Ariel's determination and purity of heart and decide to help her instead of trying to defeat her. It could explore their relationship in a whole new light, showing that even villains can have redeeming qualities.
One possible plot could be that Ursula, after seeing Ariel's determination and new - found courage, has a change of heart. She kisses Ariel as a sign of new - found respect and an unspoken truce between them. Maybe it's a moment of realization for Ursula that Ariel is more than just a mermaid who got in her way.
A third plot could be a time - travel scenario. Ariel and Ursula are sent back in time to before Ursula made her evil choices. Ariel tries to prevent Ursula from going down the wrong path, and they end up changing the future of the underwater world for the better.
One possible plot could be that Ursula, after some sort of magical transformation that changes her nature, falls in love with Ariel. They might face opposition from Ariel's father and the underwater kingdom at first. But as they prove their love to be true, they gradually win over the hearts of those around them and have a grand underwater wedding.
Ariel's own strong will also contributed to her escape. Despite being in Ursula's clutches, she never gave up hope. She constantly thought about her family, her friends, and her love for Eric. This inner strength gave her the courage to fight back against Ursula's magic, and eventually find a way out of the difficult situation.
Flounder could be a main character. He might be the one who first discovers Ursula's resurrection and warns Ariel. Prince Eric could also play a major role. He could lead the human side in a fight against Ursula if she decides to attack the surface world.