A very popular one is 'Gabrielle's Ascent'. This story focuses on Gabrielle's growth as a warrior and a person. She has to overcome many challenges without relying too much on Xena. It's full of heart - warming moments as well as intense fight scenes, making it a must - read for fans of the series.
One common theme is the struggle between duty and love. The warrior princess often has responsibilities to her kingdom or people, and she has to find a way to balance that with her romantic feelings. Another theme is self - discovery. Through her romantic relationships and her warrior - like adventures, she discovers more about herself. And of course, the theme of empowerment is also there. She uses her skills as a warrior to protect what she loves, including her romantic partner.
One interesting storyline could be Xena and Gabrielle exploring a new, mysterious land filled with strange creatures and ancient magic. They might face challenges that test their friendship and fighting skills.
Ares, the God of War, is another favorite. His interactions with Xena, his attempts to manipulate her or win her over, provide a lot of fodder for fanfic writers. They can create stories where he has different motives or where his relationship with Xena takes unexpected turns.
There are several good ones. For instance, 'Shadow of the Warrior Princess'. It depicts a princess who has to fight for her kingdom and at the same time, deal with her romantic feelings. The characters are well - developed and the story is engaging. 'The Rose - haired Warrior Princess' is another good choice. It follows the story of a princess with unique looks and great fighting skills as she embarks on a romantic adventure. Also, 'The Star - crossed Warrior Princess' shows how a princess's love story is intertwined with her role as a warrior, facing many obstacles along the way.
One key element is how well the two universes blend. For example, if it's a crossover with a modern - day setting, how does Xena's ancient - world mindset and skills fit in? Another is the character interactions. When Xena meets characters from another universe, like if she meets Sherlock Holmes, their different ways of thinking and approaching problems should be well - written. Also, the plot should make sense. It can't just be a random mash - up but should have a clear goal and conflict.
You can start by looking on fanfiction.net. It has a large collection of 'Xena Warrior Princess Fanfiction'. There are different categories and ratings, so you can easily find something that suits your taste.
One common theme is the deepening of the relationship between Xena and Gabrielle. It's often explored in different ways, like facing challenges together or having emotional conversations. Another theme is adventure. Fan fictions usually send them on various quests, exploring new lands and encountering new foes.
Sure. There's a fanfiction called 'Xena and the Star Trek Crossover'. In this story, Xena finds herself on the Starship Enterprise. Her archaic fighting style and values contrast with the high - tech and futuristic setting of Star Trek. It's really interesting to see how she interacts with the crew and faces new challenges. Also, 'Xena in Middle - earth' is a good one where she enters the world of Lord of the Rings and has to deal with orcs and other threats.
A really interesting Xena Warrior Princess uber fan fiction is 'The Bond Beyond Time'. In this story, Xena and Gabrielle are faced with a time - traveling mystery that tests their bond like never before. The author does a great job of keeping the essence of the characters intact. Additionally, 'Xena's Hidden Heritage' uncovers secrets about Xena's family that add a whole new layer to her character and her story.