One common theme is friendship. Given their interactions in the movies, many fanfictions explore how their friendship deepens over time. Another could be adventure, as they are part of the Guardians of the Galaxy and often get into exciting situations together.
Often, you'll see themes like mutual understanding. Since Mantis can sense emotions, she might help Drax understand his own feelings better. Also, the theme of protection can be common. Drax is a strong warrior, and he might feel the need to protect Mantis in some fics, while Mantis could use her powers to protect Drax in other ways.
Chapter 125, "Battling A Grade Two Mana Beast III", is the clearest early answer because it turns Magic Essence's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Damien stood still, watching the Obsidian Drake rise again. to But instead of incinerating everything in its path, the lava....
Chapter 163, "I Need Your Help II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Damien trudged into the Mercenary office, his steps slow and heavy. and ending on These should help," she said, sitting on the edge of the bed and.... In story terms, the chapter closes with Looking forward to lots of castles!! Once again, Happy New Year!!
Chapter 67, "Gold Ranked!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with «-3,000 units of Magic Essence!» Damien smiled, understanding that... and closes on I don't want to have to resort to punishing you all with the (Pact of.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with He was now Gold Ranked!, which gives this chapter's turning point a stronger narrative position and pushes the relationship tension onward.
Chapter 198, "Running Into Bandits", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The air in Westmont was calm, the quiet of the night punctuated only..., but the pressure keeps building through Damien and Arielle sat in the dimly lit kitchen of the Mercenary....
Chapter 328, "The Trial of Divergence V", is the clearest early answer because it turns Godsthorn's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Up in the highest balcony of the colosseum, where the glow of... to The razors passed through empty air.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with And consequences. And Deaths!, which gives the main cast a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 432, "I Can Feel It Through My Summon", 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 morning mist hung low over Delwig's outer walls, pale and... and follows through with I can feel it through my summon.. By the close, Lyone followed after, settling himself just behind her., and the chapter closes with Damien's smirk returned, faint and dangerous. "I don't need to be sure.
Chapter 185, "Kitchen Talks", is the clearest early answer because it turns Kitchen Talks's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Damien sat cross-legged in the cozy, makeshift kitchen of the..., but the pressure keeps building through The faint aroma of herbs and spices mingled with the savory scent of....
Chapter 458, "Moving Out", 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 When Damien arrived at the place of ruin, only cold stone and the... and follows through with But in its depths, something stirred—something that had no shape, no....
Chapter 266, "Summons Vs Demon II", 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 The battle soon turned into a war of endurance. to For a long moment, the only sounds were the echoes of battle fading.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with He was greeted by the sun's glow as it rose from the east like every other day and realization dawned on him. "Shit!
Chapter 121, "Damien's Arrival", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Damien moved cautiously through the dense forest, his steps measured... and ending on Attack it!" she commanded, pointing at the Obsidian Drake..