A sea turtle that has seen many centuries pass could befriend Melody. The sea turtle could tell her stories about the ancient times of the ocean, give her advice on how to handle difficult situations, and guide her through some of the more dangerous areas of the ocean that are filled with magic and mystery.
A rival mermaid from another tribe could be the kidnapper. Maybe this mermaid feels that Melody is getting too much attention and is seen as a threat to her own status in the ocean community. So, she decides to kidnap Melody to make her disappear.
A wise old sea turtle could be a new character. He could be the one who gives the mermaid advice about the human world and warns her of the potential dangers.
A merman from a far - off part of the ocean. He could have unique powers, like the ability to control the tides. He might befriend Ariel and join her on her adventures, or he could be a rival for her affections.
Melody, a mermaid, is one of the main characters. She is probably the central focus, with her own dreams, desires, and challenges. Alex is also a main character. He might be a friend or a love interest to Melody. He could be from a different part of the ocean or have a special connection to the surface world. Together, they form the core of the story in the fanfiction, and their interactions drive the plot forward.
Definitely Melody. Since she is the main character of the Little Mermaid Melody series, many fanfictions revolve around her growth and adventures. Ariel is also highly popular. Her story from the original Little Mermaid is well - known and in the fanfiction world, her relationship with Melody and how she imparts her wisdom is often explored. Additionally, the sea witch - like characters can be popular too as they add an element of danger and mystery to the fanfiction plots.
A merman who was once in love with Ariel but turned bitter when she chose Eric. He could team up with some sea monsters and try to take Ariel back to the sea against her will, believing that she made the wrong choice in leaving the ocean for a human.
A group of mermaids from a far - off and isolated reef who are jealous of Ariel's family and their influence. They could plot to make Melody look bad in front of the underwater kingdom.
A sea - faring cat could be a new character. This cat has a special bond with the sailors on Prince Eric's ship. When Ariel comes on board, the cat is immediately suspicious of her. But as time goes on, they form an unlikely friendship, and the cat helps Ariel understand some of the human ways that the sailors have.
Maybe a lost princess from a sunken city. She has been in hiding for a long time because of some danger that destroyed her city. She meets the little mermaid and they become friends. The lost princess has unique powers related to the ancient magic of her sunken city, and she shares these powers with the little mermaid to help her in her quests.
Melody can be developed further by giving her more complex relationships. For example, she could have a best friend who has different views on the human world than she does. This would lead to interesting debates and self - discovery for Melody. Another way is to make her face moral dilemmas, like whether to use a powerful but dangerous magic to save someone she loves. Also, showing her learning new skills, such as advanced swimming techniques or a new form of magic, would expand her character.