The plot might involve a pony who discovers the Phantom in an old, forgotten part of Equestria. This pony could be intrigued by his music at first. But as she delves deeper, she realizes the danger he poses. The fanfiction could then be about her journey to either save the Phantom from his own darkness or to banish him from Equestria. It could also show how other ponies view this strange and otherworldly figure in their midst, and how it affects their relationships with each other.
Well, perhaps it's a story where the elements of the Phantom of the Opera are merged with the magic and friendship themes of MLP. For example, the Phantom might be a new kind of threat to Equestria. He could use his musical talent in a devious way, and the ponies have to use their friendship to overcome him. The fanfiction might also explore how the ponies react to his spooky presence and his lair filled with secrets.
It could be about the Phantom in the world of My Little Pony. Maybe he falls in love with a pony character, and his dark and mysterious nature creates all kinds of drama and conflict within the pony world.
It could be that Fluttershy is one of the main characters. Given her gentle nature, she might be drawn to the Phantom, thinking she can help him. And of course, the Phantom is a key character. There could also be a new pony character created specifically for this fanfiction, who has a special connection to the Phantom and the events of the story.
A plot could involve Gustave getting caught in a power struggle within the opera house. The Phantom might use Gustave as a pawn to gain more control, while Gustave has to figure out how to free himself from this web of manipulation. He could also befriend some of the performers and together they try to expose the Phantom's true intentions.
One possible plot could be that the Phantom is a misunderstood student in high school. He might be a musical prodigy but is shunned because of his appearance or strange behavior. A popular girl, like Christine in the original, discovers his talent and they form an unlikely friendship through their shared love of music.
One idea could be exploring the Phantom's past in more detail. Maybe he had a family before he was shunned by society. Another could be a different ending where Christine chooses the Phantom and they leave together to start a new life in a far - away place. Or perhaps a story where the other characters try to understand the Phantom better and help him heal his emotional wounds.
In a fanfiction of the 'Phantom of the Opera Final Lair', the Phantom could be redeemed. Christine might use her love and kindness to heal his tortured soul. For example, she could sing to him every day, and gradually, the Phantom starts to change. He begins to let go of his anger and revenge, and they work together to make the lair a more welcoming and beautiful place, filled with music and art.
Another plot idea could be a different love triangle. Instead of Christine being the center, it could be a new character who catches the eye of both the Phantom and Raoul, leading to a whole new set of conflicts and interactions. This could involve the new character being a singer from a different part of the world, bringing in new cultural elements to the story.
Maybe in this fanfiction, the Phantom actually has a secret alliance with someone in the opera house staff. This changes the power dynamics as he's not just a lone figure lurking in the shadows. It could lead to some really interesting scenes where the staff member helps him in unexpected ways, like covering for him during his more outlandish schemes to get closer to Christine.
One idea could be to explore the Phantom's backstory more deeply. Maybe he had a family before he became the Phantom, and this could be a part of the fanfiction. Another could be to have Christine actually be in love with the Phantom from the start, but she's too afraid to admit it because of society's expectations.
The main difference is that 'lemon' fanfiction often contains sexual or adult - themed content, while regular 'phantom of the opera' fanfiction focuses more on other aspects like character development, alternative storylines within the world of the opera, or different interpretations of the relationships that are not sexual in nature.
If Charles Dance was the Phantom, he would bring a very different energy. He has a certain gravitas that could make the Phantom even more menacing and yet, at the same time, more alluring. His deep voice and commanding presence would make the Phantom's musical and passionate outbursts even more impactful.