One interesting Vader redemption fanfiction could be one where Vader has a series of dreams about his past self as Anakin. These dreams gradually make him question his loyalty to the Dark Side. He starts to secretly help the Rebellion in small ways, like warning them of minor Imperial attacks.
There could be a fanfiction where Vader has an unexpected alliance with a rebel. Maybe they are forced to work together to stop a greater threat, like a rogue Sith or a powerful alien race that wants to destroy both the Empire and the Rebellion. This would put Vader in a complex situation as he has to deal with his loyalty to the Emperor and his newfound, albeit temporary, partnership with the rebel.
In some fanfictions, Darth Vader's redemption is linked to his relationship with his daughter, Leia. Maybe he discovers her identity before the events in 'Return of the Jedi' and starts to change his ways in order to protect her and make amends for his past actions. He could start to undermine the Empire from within to ensure her safety.
There might be a fanfiction where Luke tries to redeem Darth Vader in a different way than in the original movies. Maybe he uses ancient Jedi teachings that were long forgotten to reach out to the good still left in Vader. This could lead to a whole new adventure and a different path for their relationship.
Typically, Vader's redemption starts with a moment of self - reflection. Maybe he witnesses an act of extreme cruelty by the Empire that makes him question his place. Then he begins to reach out to the Light Side, often through small acts of kindness or defiance against the Emperor.
Well, it depends on your taste. However, 'The Early Redemption of Anakin' is quite popular. It delves deep into what could have happened if Anakin had been redeemed before his full - fledged turn to Darth Vader. Then there's 'Star Wars: Early Redemption Arc' which is a collection of short stories all centered around the concept of early redemption. There are also some lesser - known but very well - written ones on independent fanfiction blogs that are worth exploring if you're into this theme.
A redeemed bounty hunter could be an interesting concept. They take on a job that turns out to be for an evil cause. Feeling guilty, they turn against the employer and start working towards redemption by helping those the employer had targeted, all while dodging other bounty hunters who still follow the code of the hunt.
There are fanfictions on 4chan that often play with the relationships between characters. You might come across ones that develop a romantic relationship between Luke Skywalker and a new character, or ones that explore the friendship between Han Solo and Chewbacca in a whole new light. These fanfictions can offer fresh perspectives on the well - known 'Star Wars' universe.
One interesting Star Wars droid fanfiction could be about a droid that gains self - awareness and tries to find its place in the galaxy. It might face challenges from both the good and bad sides, like the Empire trying to use it for evil purposes and the Rebels trying to protect it.
A great 'Star Wars Rebels 1' fanfiction could revolve around the relationships between the main characters in more depth. Like a story that delves into the friendship between Ezra and Kanan, showing their training sessions not just as a master - apprentice relationship but also as two friends who support and learn from each other on a more personal level.
There might be a fanfiction that focuses on the relationships Fulcrum had within the Rebellion. For example, how Fulcrum interacted with key leaders like Mon Mothma and how those interactions influenced the course of the Rebellion. It could explore the trust - building process and the sharing of vital information.