Another plotline could involve the dark apprentice forming an unlikely alliance with a group of characters who are supposed to be their enemies. They might realize that they have common goals, like overthrowing a more powerful and evil force. This alliance would be full of tension as they have to trust each other despite their past differences.
Perhaps the dark apprentice discovers a hidden power within themselves that they have to keep secret from their master. This could create a whole new dynamic as they try to figure out how to use this power without getting caught. In the fanfiction, this could lead to all sorts of adventures and challenges as they explore this new aspect of themselves.
One interesting plotline could be the dark apprentice's struggle between loyalty to their master and their own sense of right and wrong. They might be given tasks that go against their moral code, leading to internal conflict.
Perhaps a plot where Naruto, as Jiraiya's apprentice, goes on a secret mission with him to spy on a hidden enemy organization. During this mission, he has to use his wits and the skills Jiraiya taught him to stay alive and gather information.
Another plotline could be the relationship between Naruto and Kakashi growing deeper. Maybe Naruto faces a personal crisis and Kakashi has to use his own experiences to guide Naruto through it. This could show a more emotional side to their master - apprentice relationship.
One interesting plotline could be Harry learning advanced magic from Dumbledore that is not taught in the regular Hogwarts curriculum. For example, he might learn ancient spells for protection or divination techniques that are long forgotten.
In some fanfictions, Harry as Dumbledore's apprentice might have to deal with a dark prophecy that only he, with Dumbledore's guidance, can solve. This could lead to a journey where he has to make difficult choices between different paths, each with its own consequences for the wizarding community. It would be a great exploration of Harry's character growth and his relationship with Dumbledore in a more in - depth and unique context.
A possible plotline could be the apprentice's journey to understand the true nature of death. In the fanfiction, they could be on a quest to find out the secrets behind the veil in the Department of Mysteries. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and make new allies, all while trying to master their role as the apprentice of death.
Well, perhaps a plotline where the apprentice has to deal with the different personalities of the founders' legacies. There could be a conflict between the Gryffindor - like boldness and the Slytherin - like cunning within the Hogwarts community that the apprentice has to navigate. It might also involve the apprentice trying to bring back an old tradition that was forgotten but was crucial to the founders' vision of the school.
Some fanfictions might have a plotline where the dark below is actually a portal to another dimension. Characters enter it and experience a whole new world with different rules and powers. They may have to learn to adapt quickly in order to survive and find their way back home.
Well, in this fanfic, perhaps there's a plotline where the apprentice discovers a long - lost ninja art and Kakashi helps them develop it. This could lead to the apprentice becoming a key figure in the village's defense against a new threat. Or it could be about the apprentice facing personal challenges, like dealing with self - doubt, while Kakashi tries to instill confidence in them through various training methods.
One possible plotline could be a darker version of their quests. For example, instead of simply fighting monsters to save the world, they might be forced to make morally ambiguous choices. Maybe they have to sacrifice some innocent bystanders to defeat a greater evil. Another could be a power struggle between them where their darker sides come out. Percy could be more power - hungry and Annabeth more calculating in a way that challenges their friendship.
One possible plotline could be that Harry is influenced by a dark artifact. For example, he discovers a cursed object that slowly corrupts his mind, making him turn against his friends. He might start to use dark magic to achieve his goals, believing that the end justifies the means.