Another theme is change. Arthur's life changes drastically when his partner is pregnant. His daily routine, his relationships, and his own self - perception all shift. For example, he might become more responsible and caring.
Support is also a big theme. The fanfiction often shows how Arthur's friends and family support him during this time. It could be his best friend helping him prepare the nursery or his parents giving him advice on being a good father.
The theme of family and legacy often comes up. Arthur, being from the Weasley family, has a certain legacy. Hermione, coming from the Muggle - born world, also has her own values. The pregnancy makes them think about the kind of family they want to create. There are also themes related to magic and how it can be used to ensure a healthy pregnancy in the wizarding context, like special spells for prenatal care.
Another theme is the exploration of their different personalities. Arthur is usually more responsible and DW can be more carefree. Fanfictions play with this by putting them in situations where their personalities clash at first but then they find a way to complement each other. For instance, in a story where they are planning a party for their parents, their different approaches initially cause problems but in the end lead to a great celebration.
One of the themes is leadership. Since Arthur is a king, many fanfictions explore how Gwen influences his leadership style and vice versa. They are often depicted as a power couple, making decisions together for the betterment of their people. Also, the theme of sacrifice is present in some fanfictions. Either Arthur or Gwen might sacrifice something for the other's well - being or for the good of the kingdom.
One common theme is friendship. Their relationship is often at the heart of the stories, showing how they support and grow with each other. Another is loyalty. Arthur and Merlin are extremely loyal to each other in the original series, and this is often emphasized in fanfiction.
One common theme is the struggle between good and evil within their relationship. Since Morgana often turns to the dark side, it's about how Arthur tries to bring her back or how their relationship is affected. Another theme is love, either a forbidden love or a love that could have been if circumstances were different.
One common theme is mentorship. Arthur often takes on a mentorship role for Harry, guiding him in the wizarding world. Another is family. Since Harry lacks a proper family, Arthur can represent a father - like figure in these stories.
One common theme could be emotional pain. Maybe Arthur has been betrayed by someone close to him, and the fanfiction explores his journey of dealing with that hurt. For example, if a friend he trusted turned out to be a traitor.
One common theme is gender role reversal. Since Arthur is typically male in the original legends, fanfictions with a female Arthur often explore how she navigates a world that has certain expectations for men. For example, she might face different challenges when it comes to leading knights or being accepted as a ruler.
One common theme is physical injury and recovery. Since Arthur is often in dangerous situations in the game, fanfiction might explore how he deals with severe wounds, like a bad gunshot or a deep stab wound. Another theme is emotional pain from broken relationships. Maybe he has a falling - out with a fellow gang member or someone he cares about deeply. And the theme of self - blame also shows up a lot, where Arthur blames himself for things that go wrong in his life.
One common theme is self - discovery. Arthur often has to figure out his place in the strange world of Shrek. For example, in many fanfics, he realizes he has more to offer than just being a typical prince. Another theme is friendship. He forms new bonds with the ogres and other creatures in the story. Like in some fanfictions, he teams up with Shrek to face a common enemy and through that, their friendship deepens.