Some fanfictions take a more emotional route. Maybe Grey has a past trauma that only Erza can understand, or vice versa. Through helping each other heal, their relationship develops. They start to spend more time together outside of guild activities, like taking walks or having meals together, and slowly fall in love.
Often, a shared danger or mission is what brings them closer. When they are in a life - or - death situation, they have to trust each other completely. This trust then blossoms into deeper feelings. They might start to notice little things about each other, like how Grey notices Erza's determination in the face of danger and Erza notices Grey's protectiveness.
Often, their relationship develops through shared experiences. Maybe they get stuck in a magical realm together. There, they have to work together to find a way out. In this process, they might have arguments at first because of their different ways of doing things. Erza is more of a strict and by - the - book type, while Lucy is more spontaneous. But as they face difficulties, they learn to compromise and grow closer. In some fanfictions, this eventually leads to a very strong friendship where they are almost like family to each other.
There are fanfictions where their friendship grows over a training arc. They train together, with Erza pushing Lucy to be stronger. Erza shares her combat knowledge, and Lucy shares her knowledge about Celestial Spirits. This mutual learning process makes them respect and like each other more, leading to a deeper friendship.
These fanfictions enhance their relationship by exploring different aspects of it. They can show their relationship growing in ways that the original series might not have time for. For example, through small moments of understanding and kindness that build on their connection.
One interesting Grey x Erza fanfiction could be where they go on a mission together that no one else in the guild was available for. They start off bickering as usual but gradually realize their deep connection. It could involve them facing a powerful dark magic user and having to rely on each other's unique skills to survive.
Some fanfictions depict their relationship evolving as they participate in guild - wide events. For instance, during a festival or a celebration in the guild, they might have a conversation that reveals new aspects of their personalities to each other. Over time, these small interactions build up, and they become closer friends, or in some cases, the relationship might take on a more romantic undertone as the fanfiction writer chooses to explore that aspect.
These fanfictions can enhance the perception of Erza as a strong and resilient character. When she endures torture, it shows that she can withstand great pain and not break easily. For instance, if she's tortured by a powerful villain, but still manages to fight back or resist in some way, it makes readers see her as a formidable force.
In fanfiction, the characters of Erza and Jellal can be developed in ways that deviate from the original series for the sake of exploring new relationship dynamics. For example, Erza could be depicted as more of a risk - taker when it comes to her relationship with Jellal. She might be willing to go against the guild's rules or norms to be with him. Jellal could be developed as having a different set of moral values in relation to Erza. Maybe he is more lenient or strict depending on how the author wants to shape their relationship. This is different from the original where their characters are more firmly set within the framework of the main story's plot and moral compass.
In many fanfictions, Wendy and Lucy's relationship is developed when they help each other with their magical training. Wendy might teach Lucy about some of her unique dragon - slayer magic techniques, and Lucy could share her celestial spirit knowledge with Wendy. As they learn from each other, they become closer. Also, there could be situations where they protect each other from the judgment or jealousy of other guild members, which cements their relationship further.
Writers often start with small moments of interaction. For instance, a simple conversation between Sting and Yukino where they share their dreams can be the starting point. Then, they gradually build on these interactions. They might add in some jealousy plotlines, like when another character shows interest in Yukino and Sting gets jealous, which reveals his true feelings.
In some fanfictions, their relationship is portrayed as more of a slow - burn romance. For example, in 'The Long Road to Love', they take a long time to admit their feelings. In others, like 'Erza and Jellal: Instant Connection', they have an immediate and intense bond right from the start.