One interesting story could be where Naruto and Merida meet in a magical forest. Naruto's ninja skills and Merida's archery skills combine to fight a common enemy, like an evil sorcerer who is trying to take over both their worlds. They start off as strangers but quickly learn to respect and rely on each other's abilities.
Well, Naruto comes from a world of ninjas with a complex system of clans, jutsu, and a code of honor. Merida is from a Scottish setting with her own traditions like archery and a different concept of royalty. In a fanfiction, they could learn from each other. For example, Naruto could be fascinated by Merida's connection to her land and her people. Merida could be intrigued by the ninja's loyalty to their village.
Another fanfiction could start with Merida getting lost in the Viking lands. Hiccup finds her and at first, they have a bit of a misunderstanding because of their different cultures. But as they spend time together, Hiccup helps Merida understand the ways of the Vikings and Merida teaches Hiccup some of her own skills, like how to better track in the forest. Eventually, they become good friends and help each other out in various adventures in the Viking world.
There's a fanfiction called 'Male Merida: The Archer Prince'. In this one, Male Merida is portrayed as a prince with extraordinary archery skills. He has to deal with political intrigue in the kingdom while also facing off against a dark sorcerer. It has an interesting plot and engaging characters.
The uniqueness also lies in the way it can rework the relationships. Instead of the mother - daughter dynamic in the original, there could be father - son or other types of relationships. In one fanfiction I read, Male Merida had a really interesting bond with his father that was different from what we saw in the movie. It added a new layer of depth to the story.
It's completely unacceptable. These characters are iconic and beloved in a general family - centered context. Fanfiction should be more about exploring positive aspects of the characters' personalities, their relationships in a non - sexual way, like their friendship or adventures together. Sexualizing them is disrespectful to the source material and the fans who enjoy the characters in their original form.
Some social media platforms like Tumblr can also be a source. There are often bloggers who are into fanfiction and might post or reblog stories about Merida and Young Macintosh. However, the search on Tumblr can be a bit tricky as it's not as organized as the dedicated fanfiction sites.
Another way is to join fan communities dedicated to the relevant story or characters. Ask for recommendations of positive fanfictions. Members are usually happy to share good stories that don't involve inappropriate content. They can point you to fanfictions that focus on things like the cultural aspects of their world, or how they deal with challenges together.
One interesting Merida and Rapunzel fanfiction could be about them teaming up for a magical adventure. Maybe they discover a new enchanted forest together and have to use their unique skills. Merida's archery and fearless nature combined with Rapunzel's long hair and its magical properties would make for an exciting story.
A theme about self - discovery would also work well. They could both be on a journey to learn more about themselves outside of their princess titles. They could support each other in finding their true identities, sharing their insecurities and dreams along the way.