In some miraculous ladybug bed fanfictions, a common plot is that an akuma attacks while Marinette is in bed. She has to quickly transform into Ladybug without being noticed by her parents. This creates a lot of tension and interesting scenarios. There could also be a fanfiction where Tikki and Plagg get into some sort of trouble while Marinette and Adrien are sleeping in their respective beds, and the kwamis have to solve the problem on their own without waking their holders.
One popular storyline could be Marinette having a dream about her future with Adrien while in her bed. In the fanfiction, she might see them getting married and living happily ever after. Another could be Chat Noir secretly visiting Ladybug while she's resting in bed and leaving her a small gift as a token of his affection without her knowing it was him right away.
Love triangles are also common. Usually involving Ladybug, Chat Noir, and another character. It adds a lot of drama and tension to the story. For example, some fanfics have a new superhero who falls in love with Ladybug, causing Chat Noir to be jealous.
One that stands out is 'Nathanael's Friendship with Ladybug'. This fanfiction explores the friendship between Nathanael and Ladybug in a really heart - warming way. It shows how Nathanael's kindness and his unique perspective can bring something new to Ladybug's life and how they can support each other, which is really appealing to fans.
The bed can be a very personal and private space. So in fanfiction, it can show a more vulnerable side of the characters. For example, if Ladybug is in bed, she might be more relaxed and let her guard down a bit, which could lead to different interactions with Chat Noir.
In some fanfictions, there are storylines where new Miraculous holders from different parts of the world join the fight. These new characters bring in unique powers and cultures, adding more depth to the Miraculous universe. For example, a holder from an Asian country with a Miraculous related to an ancient mythical creature.
One interesting storyline could be an alternate universe where Marinette and Adrien have different Miraculous powers. For example, Marinette might get the Cat Miraculous and Adrien the Ladybug Miraculous. This would completely change their dynamic and how they fight against Hawkmoth.
In some 'Miraculous Ladybug Rejection Fanfiction', there's the plot of the superheroes being rejected by their mentors. Imagine if Master Fu were to reject Ladybug and Chat Noir for some reason, like he thought they were misusing their powers. This would force them to prove themselves worthy again, and they would have to re - evaluate their actions and relationships within the superhero world.
Friendship is also a big theme. Ladybug and Cat Noir's friendship is put to the test when dealing with the Timetagger. They have to trust each other more than ever, especially when they are separated in different time zones or when one of them is affected by the Timetagger's time - warping powers.
Another theme is the relationship between Ladybug and Chat Noir in the dream world. How do they support each other or struggle against each other's fears? It's a theme that many fanfic writers like to explore. They might write about how their partnership evolves in this strange dream - like setting, different from their normal superhero - villain - fighting dynamic.
One popular theme is 'alternate realities'. Since Wishmaker has the power to grant wishes that can change the world, fanfiction often explores different versions of the Miraculous Ladybug universe. Writers might create a world where Ladybug's identity is public, or Chat Noir has a different power set. It's a great way to play with the existing lore and characters.
One possible storyline could be that Ladybug sacrifices herself to save Paris from an ultimate villain. Maybe the villain has created a weapon that can destroy the entire city, and Ladybug uses her powers to contain the blast at the cost of her own life. Her death would then lead to a city in mourning and Chat Noir having to step up in a whole new way, trying to keep Paris safe without his partner while also dealing with his grief.