Perhaps there's a time - traveling device that was created by the Old Ones but forgotten. Aloy discovers it and uses it to travel to different points in the past and future. In the future, she could see a desolate world where the machines have completely overrun everything. This could give her a new sense of purpose in her own time, to ensure that such a future doesn't come to pass. She could also use the knowledge she gains from these time - traveling adventures to better understand the origins and functions of the machines in her present.
Time travel in Horizon Zero Dawn fanfiction could change the story in many ways. For example, if Aloy could travel back in time, she might be able to prevent the events that led to the fall of the Old Ones. She could stop the Faro Plague from ever happening, which would mean the machines would never have been created as a solution to the plague. This would completely rewrite the world she knows, as the tribes and their cultures have developed around the existence of the machines. It could also mean she might never have become an outcast, as the Nora's beliefs and traditions are also linked to the machines.
One plot idea could be a story where a young hunter discovers a hidden ability to communicate with certain machines. She uses this to form an alliance with a group of friendly machines to protect her village from a horde of corrupted ones. This would be full of action as they fight side by side.
One idea could be exploring Aloy's life before she became the Seeker. Maybe she had a secret friendship with another outcast in her tribe. Another plot could involve a new threat emerging that is related to the old world's technology but in a way Aloy has never seen before. And perhaps a story about Aloy trying to understand the true origin of the machines beyond what she already knows.
One interesting story could be where Kaname and Zero are accidentally sent back in time to their childhood days. This changes their relationship as they now have the knowledge of their future selves. They might try to prevent some of the tragedies that occurred in their original timeline.
A cool Horizon Zero Dawn crossover fanfiction idea is a crossover with the Legend of Zelda. Picture Aloy in the world of Hyrule. She could use her skills to solve some of the puzzles there and maybe help Link in his battles against Ganon. She might be intrigued by the different types of magic and technology in Hyrule compared to her own world. Also, her spear - fighting skills could be a great addition to Link's combat techniques.
Yes, it does. The combat mechanics are really engaging, especially the way you can use different weapons against the various robotic enemies.
Definitely. The gameplay mechanics are well - thought - out. You have to use strategy when fighting different types of machines, and the ability to craft and upgrade your gear adds a lot of depth to the overall experience.
One idea could be about how the main character, Aloy, discovers she is pregnant during her adventures and has to balance her mission to save the world with protecting her unborn child. Another could be a story set in a post - apocalyptic tribe where a pregnant woman uses her knowledge from the 'old world' (like Horizon Zero Dawn's advanced technology) to ensure a better future for her baby.
Well, in this type of fanfiction, time - locked mysteries are a cool plot device. For instance, there could be a mystery that has been unsolved for ages, and time travel allows the character to go back to the time when it all started to uncover the truth. Prophetic dreams or visions that lead to time travel are also seen. A character might have a dream about a past event that they feel compelled to change, so they find a way to travel back in time. Additionally, the idea of time - displaced abilities is used. When a character travels through time, they might gain or lose certain abilities depending on the time period they are in, which adds an interesting layer to the story.
Another plot might involve a time - traveling vampire who goes back to the origin of their kind. They could discover secrets about the first vampires and how they came to be. This could lead to a change in the power dynamics within the vampire world in the present. For instance, if they find out that there was a special power that was lost over time and they manage to bring it back.