The Diamonds are extremely popular in gem war fanfiction. Their power and their role in starting and perpetuating the war are fascinating to explore. Writers can delve into their motives, their relationships with each other, and how they react to the events of the war, whether it's through changing their views or doubling down on their actions.
Yellow Diamond is also quite popular. She represents the power and authority of Homeworld. Fanfictions might focus on her character development, for example, showing a softer side of her or exploring how she came to be so strict in her rule. Her interactions with other Diamonds and her role in the overall hierarchy of Homeworld are interesting aspects to write about.
Obviously, Goku and Steven Universe themselves are very popular. They are the main characters that people are excited to see interact. Their different personalities, Goku's bold and straightforward nature and Steven's empathetic and kind - heartedness, make for great chemistry.
The popularity of Steven Universe male gem fanfiction lies in the exploration of new perspectives. The original series has mostly female gems, so fanfictions about male gems offer a different take. It allows fans to imagine how a male gem would interact with the existing characters and world.
One interesting plot twist could be that a previously thought - to - be - evil gem actually has a noble reason for their actions. For example, a gem who was fighting against the Crystal Gems might be trying to protect a hidden colony of gems that would be in danger if the war ended a certain way.
Peridot is quite popular too. Her unique personality, especially her growth from a somewhat antagonist to a more friendly character, makes for great storytelling in crossovers. In a crossover with 'Ben 10', Peridot's technological knowledge could be paired with Ben's Omnitrix - related adventures.
Lars himself is of course a must - he's the central character in 'Lars of the Stars'. Steven is also very popular as he has a strong connection to Lars in the original series. His positive attitude and unique powers can add a lot to the fanfiction. Sadie could also be included as she has a special relationship with Lars. Her character development and her own skills could be explored further in the fanfiction context.
Steven is definitely one of the most popular. Since he is the main character in the show, many fan fictions revolve around his further adventures and growth. Pearl is also quite popular. Her elegance, intelligence, and complex relationship with Rose Quartz give writers a lot to work with. Garnet is another favorite. Her stoic nature and the mystery behind her fusion are often explored in fan fictions.
One idea could be an OC named Ruby - Quartz. She is half Ruby and half Quartz. Her story could start with her feeling out of place among the full - gem characters. She has the fiery passion of a Ruby but the calm stability of a Quartz. As she tries to find her identity, she meets Steven and the Crystal Gems. They help her understand that being a half - gem doesn't make her any less special. She then uses her unique combination of powers to help save the day during a battle against a new Homeworld threat.
There's a fanfic called 'Male Gem's Adventure'. In this story, the male gem character starts off as an outcast but then discovers his true potential. It has some great action scenes and also delves into the relationships between the male gem and the other well - known characters from Steven Universe. It gives a fresh perspective on the gem universe.
A really interesting crossover is when the Gem technology and Naruto's jutsu are combined. For instance, the Gems' ability to teleport could be compared to some space - time ninjutsu. It's fascinating to see how the two different power systems interact.