There's the theme of transformation. The vampire heroine may transform the hunter's view of vampires, and the hunter may transform the vampire's view of humans. Another is the theme of loyalty. The vampire may have loyalty to her vampire clan which conflicts with her love for the hunter, and the hunter may have loyalty to their hunting group. Mystery is also a key theme. There are often secrets about the vampires' origins or the hunters' true motives that add to the allure of the romance in these novels.
It is indeed common. The allure of the vampire, despite being the hunted, and the hunter's own humanity that allows for love to bloom creates a complex and interesting dynamic. This kind of relationship in these novels often explores themes of acceptance, sacrifice, and the power of love to overcome differences. It also provides a fresh take on the traditional vampire - human relationship, making the story more engaging and multi - faceted.
One popular one is 'Twilight'. It features Bella as a human in a love triangle with a vampire Edward and a werewolf Jacob. Although it's not strictly a vampire hunter situation, the vampire - human relationship has elements of that forbidden love aspect. Another is 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' which has Buffy as the vampire slayer who has some complex romantic relationships throughout the series. There are also some indie novels like 'The Vampire Hunter's Daughter' which focuses on a female protagonist in the vampire - hunting world and her own journey which includes some romantic elements.
Another theme is the idea of redemption. Sometimes, a vampire hunter might find a vampire that can be redeemed, or a hunter might have a dark past they need to atone for. For example, in some stories, a hunter who has lost their way might be on a journey to find their purpose again while dealing with vampires.
The theme of mystery is quite prevalent in 'vampire hunter d fanfiction'. D's past, the origins of the vampires, and the strange powers and artifacts that are often involved in the stories are all shrouded in mystery. Another theme is survival. D has to constantly survive in a world full of dangerous vampires, and the humans he tries to protect also have to fight for their survival. And the theme of the supernatural is of course a given, with all the vampire lore and D's own unique abilities.
One common theme is the power struggle. Sakura, as a vampire hunter, is constantly in a power struggle with the vampires. And Sasuke often has his own power - related issues, whether it's his own strength or some hidden power. Another theme is the forbidden love aspect. Since Sakura is a hunter and Sasuke may have some sort of connection to the vampires, their relationship is often seen as forbidden.
Friendship and loneliness are themes as well. D is often a solitary figure in his hunting, but sometimes he forms unexpected friendships or alliances. Some fanfictions explore how these relationships affect D and his mission. There is also the theme of the unknown and the supernatural world that D is constantly exploring, which adds an element of mystery to the stories.
There's 'The Vampire Diaries'. Elena falls for Stefan, a vampire, and later Damon as well. The love triangle between them is a major part of the story. Also, 'Dark Lover' by J. R. Ward has a story that involves vampire - like creatures and some romantic elements.
One common theme is the struggle between good and evil. Since Anita is a vampire hunter, she constantly battles her own moral compass while dealing with vampires who may not be entirely bad. Another theme is love and relationships. She often has complex relationships with both humans and vampires.
One common theme is the struggle between love and duty. The vampire hunter is often conflicted because they are attracted to the vampires they are supposed to hunt. Another theme is the power dynamic. Vampires are generally more powerful, but the hunters have their own skills and wits to rely on.
One common theme is the clash between the magical and the supernatural. In these fanfictions, the magic of the Harry Potter world meets the vampiric lore. Another theme is the idea of the hero's journey. The characters, often inspired by Harry Potter's own journey, embark on a path to fight the vampires, facing numerous obstacles along the way.