Perhaps the fanfiction could be about Cinder Fall being sent back in time to a point before she became evil and meeting Ruby as a child. Ruby's kindness towards Cinder at this early stage has a profound impact on her. As Cinder grows up, she constantly struggles between her original dark destiny and the new path that Ruby's friendship has opened up for her. This internal conflict could be the central theme of the story.
At first, it could be full of tension. Cinder Fall is used to being a villain, and Ruby is a huntress-in -training. But as they interact more, they might start to understand each other. Ruby could see the pain behind Cinder's actions, and Cinder could be intrigued by Ruby's unwavering hope.
In this fanfiction, Ruby might join Cinder in a search for power. Ruby realizes that Cinder has access to a certain kind of knowledge or power source that could help her become stronger to fight the greater threats in Remnant. However, as she spends time with Cinder, she starts to see the darker side of power - hungry. She then has to decide whether to continue on this path or break away. The story could explore themes of power, corruption, and redemption.
One interesting concept could be the exploration of their opposing natures. Ruby is often seen as pure - hearted and full of hope, while Cinder is more devious and power - hungry. In fanfiction, this contrast can lead to some intense character - driven stories where they either learn from each other or clash in more complex ways than in the original series.
One common theme is the exploration of their contrasting personalities. Cinder is often seen as more mysterious and brooding, while Ruby is more cheerful and impulsive. Fanfictions like to play with how these two different personalities interact and complement each other.
One common theme is redemption. Maybe Cinder, who is often seen as a villain, is on a path to redemption because of Ruby. Another theme could be the power of friendship or a strange connection that defies their opposing natures.
If in fanfiction Cinder is Ruby, it would be a total game - changer. Ruby is the symbol of hope in RWBY, and Cinder is a symbol of destruction. So, this switch would create a really interesting narrative. The story could explore how Cinder, in Ruby's body or identity, would deal with Ruby's responsibilities. Would she try to uphold Ruby's values? Or would she slowly corrupt them? And how would the other characters react? They might initially trust her because she looks like Ruby, but as they start to notice the differences in her behavior, it would lead to a lot of conflict and drama.
I'm not sure specifically as there could be many different takes in such a fanfiction. It might involve Ruby growing up under Cinder's influence, which could lead to a complete change in her character, values, and fighting style. Maybe Cinder has some ulterior motives for raising Ruby, like using her as a weapon or a pawn in her grand scheme against Beacon Academy and the other Huntsmen and Huntresses.
Yes, there are some good Ruby x Cinder fanfics out there. You can start by looking on popular fanfic websites like Archive of Our Own. Just search for 'Ruby x Cinder' and you'll likely find a variety of stories with different themes and plotlines.
One common theme is the exploration of the relationship between good and evil. Ruby represents the good side, and Cinder is often seen as the antagonist. Their relationship in fanfictions might explore how they can influence each other's views on this dichotomy.
Another theme is the exploration of the unknown. Vampires are often associated with mystery, and when combined with the already complex characters of Ruby and Cinder from RWBY, it creates a situation where the characters are forced to explore new aspects of their world and themselves. For example, Ruby might have to face her fears of the supernatural, while Cinder could be using the vampires for her own gain in a world she doesn't fully understand yet.