Love is also a potential theme. It could be the love of her parents or other family members for her as a baby. As she gets older, it might develop into romantic love or self - love. The fanfiction could show how different types of love shape her personality and the choices she makes in her life.
Often, there could be themes related to magic and fantasy. Since 'Once upon a time' is often associated with such elements. Emma might be depicted as having some special powers even as a baby, and the fanfiction could explore how she discovers and controls these powers as she grows. It could also involve themes of friendship, as she meets different people who become important to her throughout her life.
Power and its use is another theme. Emma's light magic and Regina's dark magic can be a source of conflict or cooperation. Some fanfictions might show them learning to combine their powers in a balanced way to protect their town and the people they care about.
Common themes in once upon a time baby fanfiction include the baby's journey. This could be a physical journey through different lands in the story's universe, or an emotional journey like learning about love and friendship at a very young age. Magic is often involved too. The baby might have some magical powers that are just starting to emerge, and this can lead to all sorts of adventures. For example, the baby's magic might accidentally cause some chaos in the village they live in, and then the story follows how the villagers and the baby's family deal with it.
One common theme is their mother - daughter relationship. Since Snow is Emma's mother in the show, many fanfictions explore their bond, how they grow closer, or deal with the challenges of their relationship.
Some fanfictions might explore the idea of Baby Emma having some latent magical powers that start to show at a very young age. This could lead to all sorts of adventures and challenges for her family as they try to understand and control these powers, all while keeping her safe from those who might want to use her powers for their own evil purposes.
Love, in a non - romantic sense, is a big theme too. It's the love that comes from a deep connection, like Henry always believing in Emma no matter what. Fanfictions expand on this, showing how this love can overcome all kinds of difficulties. They might face villains or difficult situations, but their love for each other always prevails, making for some very emotional and engaging stories.
One popular theme is Emma's journey of self - discovery. In many fanfictions, she embarks on a path to understand her true self, her powers, and her place in the story's world. Another theme is her relationships, like her romantic relationships which are often explored in great detail. There can also be themes related to family, as she discovers more about her family ties and how they shape her.
Another theme could be the future. The baby represents a new generation in the 'Once Upon a Time' world. Fanfictions might explore what the future holds for the baby, whether it will inherit certain powers or play a crucial role in the ongoing story of the magical realm. It could also be about how the baby's presence gives hope to the other characters for a better future in that often - chaotic fairytale world.
One common theme is redemption. Mr Gold is a complex character and often fanfictions explore his journey towards redemption, especially in relation to his relationship with Emma.
A common theme is the exploration of Henry's powers. In the show, Henry has a special connection to the storybook world. Fanfictions often expand on this, with Emma being involved in helping him understand or control his powers. Also, the theme of redemption can be seen. For example, if a character has made mistakes in the show, fanfictions might show Emma and Henry being part of their redemption arc.
A baby fanfiction about Emma and Hook could involve their journey into parenthood. Maybe it would start with the discovery of Emma's pregnancy. They'd have to deal with the joys and fears that come with it. Hook might be overprotective, given his past losses. And they'd face challenges from the magical world they live in, like protecting the baby from dark magic threats.