Well, in fanfiction, 'The Originals' often focuses more on the family dynamics of the Mikaelson family. Their complex relationships, power struggles within the family are central. While in 'The Vampire Diaries' fanfiction, the romantic relationships between the main characters like Elena, Stefan and Damon are more emphasized. For example, in many 'The Originals' fanfics, we see how Klaus' actions are influenced by his siblings, but in 'The Vampire Diaries' ones, it's often about how Elena's love life affects the story.
A popular one is 'A New Alliance'. In this fanfiction, the plot brings together the different supernatural elements from 'The Vampire Diaries' and 'The Originals' in a unique way. The author does a great job of maintaining the personalities of the original characters while also creating new and exciting storylines. It's a must - read for fans of the two shows.
Some fanfictions might delve into the magic systems in these shows. In a 'Originals Vampire Diaries' fanfiction, the author could expand on the use of different spells and how they affect vampires. They could create new spells or explore the limits of existing ones, adding more depth to the magical aspect of the story.
Caroline Forbes can also be an interesting character in fanfiction. She has her own set of strengths and insecurities. In fanfiction, she can be put in different situations that test her loyalty, her love life, and her friendships. For example, she could be in a situation where she has to choose between her vampire friends and her human family in a more extreme way than in the show.
One popular 'The Vampire Diaries Originals Fanfiction' story is about a new character who has a special power that affects the balance between vampires, werewolves and witches in Mystic Falls. This story often has intense plot twists and character developments that keep readers engaged.
One popular theme is the exploration of different character relationships. For example, imagining different romantic pairings that didn't happen in the show, like a more in - depth relationship between Bonnie and Kol. Another theme is alternate universes. Writers might create a universe where the vampires don't have to hide their true nature from humans, leading to a whole new set of storylines. Also, there are often themes of redemption, where a character who was a villain in the show gets a chance to turn their life around in fanfiction.
Well, there are those fanfictions that center around crossovers. Imagine characters from The Originals showing up in Mystic Falls in unexpected ways in Vampire Diaries. Also, a lot of fanfiction delves into the power dynamics between the vampires, witches, and werewolves. It could be about a vampire trying to gain more power through witchcraft or a werewolf becoming a hybrid in a different way than in the original story. And of course, there are the love triangle fanfictions that expand on the already complex relationships in both shows.
Themes that resonate with the original shows are important. Since both 'The Vampire Diaries' and 'The Originals' deal with themes like family, loyalty, and power, a good crossover fanfiction should explore these themes further. It could show how the different characters from both shows view and handle these themes when they interact with each other.
You can start by looking on fanfiction.net. It has a large collection of fanfictions related to 'The Originals' and 'The Vampire Diaries'. There are different categories and filters you can use to find the ones that suit your taste.
I also like 'The Crossover of Legends'. It's a fanfiction that combines the magic and mystery of both shows. It brings in characters like Klaus from 'The Originals' and Damon from 'The Vampire Diaries' in a power - struggle plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat.