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.
One interesting story could be about Darth Vader secretly having a change of heart during the events of Star Wars Rebels. Maybe he has a brief encounter with a Rebel that makes him question his loyalty to the Empire.
One interesting fanfiction could be about Darth Vader secretly having a moment of hesitation when facing a Rebel who reminds him of his past self. Maybe he lets the Rebel escape without the Emperor knowing. It adds a new layer of complexity to his character.
Darth Vader's redemption in the comic is portrayed with depth. It's not a sudden transformation but a series of events and decisions that shape his newfound path. We see his conflicted emotions and the efforts he makes to find redemption.
In a lot of fanfiction, a connection to his past self, Anakin Skywalker, is re - established. This could be through a memory triggered by an event or a person. For instance, if he comes across a Padawan in the Empire who reminds him of his own days as a Jedi. Once that connection is made, he begins to fight against the dark side within him and seek redemption. It's a long and difficult process as he has to overcome years of indoctrination into the dark side.
Another story is about Vader's relationship with his son, Luke Skywalker. Vader was initially set on turning Luke to the dark side. But in the end, his love for his son redeemed him. There were many encounters between them, like the one on Cloud City, where Vader revealed to Luke that he was his father, which was a huge shock in the Star Wars saga.
There's a fanfic titled 'Vader's Redemption'. In this story, Vader starts to question his loyalty to the Emperor much sooner, especially after some profound encounters with Luke. It's a great read as it shows the internal struggle of Vader while also exploring the bond between father and son in a new light. It's full of action-packed scenes and deep emotional moments.
He might be shocked by the advanced technology. The Empire's weaponry would seem primitive compared to future tech. He could also be intrigued by the new forms of the Force if they had evolved.
In some fanfiction, there could be a scenario where Leia discovers her connection to Darth Vader much earlier. Maybe she has a vision or some sort of Force - related encounter that reveals the truth. This would lead to a very different dynamic in the story as she grapples with this knowledge and how it affects her fight against the Empire. For example, she might try to reach out to the good in him, creating an internal struggle for Vader between his loyalty to the Emperor and his newfound connection to his daughter.
A cool concept would be a crossover with the Star Trek universe. Darth Vader's Sith ideology would clash with the Federation's principles. He might be intrigued by the advanced technology of the Star Trek world, and there could be an epic battle between the power of the Force and the technology of the future. Or perhaps he'd form an unlikely alliance with some of the more morally ambiguous characters in Star Trek.
Well, a really good fanfiction is 'Darth Vader: Clone Wars Origins'. It gives a unique perspective on how Vader's character might have developed during the Clone Wars. It has some great action scenes and explores his relationship with other key characters like Palpatine. Another one to check out is 'Vader in the Clone Wars: The Untold Story'. This fanfic fills in some gaps in the official story and shows Vader's influence on the events of the Clone Wars in a different light. And then there's 'Clone Wars: Vader's Redemption', which takes a more speculative approach to Vader's character and his potential for change during the Clone Wars.