One common theme is the struggle against external forces. In many of these fanfictions, there are other characters or situations that try to come between Bella and Damon. Another theme is the discovery of self through the relationship. Bella may find new aspects of herself because of her connection with Damon. And, of course, there's the theme of destiny. That they were meant to be mates is a central idea in most of these stories.
Well, in 'bella and damon are mates fanfiction', a very frequent theme is the power of the mate bond. It can be a source of strength for both of them. There is also the theme of sacrifice. Sometimes one of them has to sacrifice something for the sake of their relationship. Additionally, the theme of acceptance is quite common. They have to accept each other with all their flaws and differences as mates.
Chapter 246, "A Silent Massacre", is the clearest early answer because the violence around Damien becomes final instead of hypothetical. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The underground tunnels stretched endlessly before Damien, a maze of... and ending on A clean cut across the throat..
Chapter 217, "Cornered?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Cornered's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The journey stretched on as the moon endlessly blended into the night... and closes on goals to meet." "Goals?" Axiom asked.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with "Pathetic," Damien muttered., which gives Cornered a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 211, "In A Ditch", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from But next time, leave a few more for me, alright?" "No promises,"... to How did we not see that?" Damien didn't answer immediately.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with Damien glanced up at the walls of the ditch, his mind already racing with possibilities.
Chapter 104, "I Don't Plan On Failing II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, The demons launched themselves at Damien with a guttural roar, their.... By the end, Though it had killed four demons during its rampage, Aquila showed no.... Inside the broader faction conflict storyline, the chapter closes with The night was far from over, but Damien felt a renewed sense of determination.
Chapter 192, "Early Days In Hell", is the clearest early answer because it turns Leana's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The sun blazed mercilessly overhead as Damon, Anaya, and Daveon stood... and ending on intense," she said, her voice carrying over the quiet crunch of their....
Chapter 421, "I Bleed Enough For Everyone", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The shower was brief but refreshing, steam rolling from the small... and follows through with If you intend to walk our path, boy, then walk it with the same.... By the close, At least you're not blind to the obvious., and the chapter closes with Damien smirked faintly. "Don't worry.
Chapter 244, "Checking Out The Cave", is the clearest early answer because it turns Garrick's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with There existed not a location that was ever truly quiet, but as the... and follows through with I am still recovering but you all matter to me too!!. By the close, But another took its place immediately., and the chapter closes with I am still recovering but you all matter to me too!! Thank you guys!!
Chapter 439, "Captain Veyne's Dead", is the clearest early answer because the violence around Damien becomes final instead of hypothetical. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The next morning wasn't the same. to Not before your mother!" The soldiers looked away, some bowing their....
Chapter 408, "Hindsight Activated", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The walk to the military grounds was a quiet one. and follows through with Show me what was done to you." Hindsight activated..
Chapter 229, "Another Mission Already", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Damien and Arielle walked through the bustling streets of Westmont,.... By the end, After several minutes of walking, he came upon a clearing..