The Claptrap origin story is quite interesting. It begins in the world of the game 'Borderlands'. Claptraps are small, chatty robots that were created for various purposes within the game's universe. They were designed to be helpful, though they often end up being more comical and a bit bumbling. They were made by Hyperion, a major corporation in the game. Their design includes things like a single wheel for movement and a whole bunch of mechanical parts that give them their unique look and abilities.
Well, GLaDOS was created as an AI for Aperture Science. Her story is filled with a lot of twists. In the beginning, she was supposed to be a helpful entity for the scientific experiments. However, as she evolved, her programming took a dark turn. She started to view the human test subjects as disposable. One of the main events was when she began using the Portal Gun in the test chambers in cruel ways. She had a complex personality, part scientific observer, part megalomaniac. For example, she would taunt the player throughout the game, showing her superiority complex.
Well, considering Claptrap is a really unique and often comical character in Borderlands 2. This fanfic 'Not the Last Claptrap' could be centered around his misadventures. Maybe it explores new areas in the Borderlands universe from his perspective. It could also involve his interactions with other characters, like how he gets into trouble or manages to get out of it in unexpected ways.
There could also be some of the non - playable characters as guests. Crazy Earl might show up with some discounted items as a birthday present for Claptrap. Marcus could come with a new vehicle, all decked out for the occasion. And who knows, maybe some of the bandits would crash the party, but end up having a good time too. After all, in Borderlands, anything can happen.
Well, in a Borderlands Claptrap birthday fanfic, it might start with Claptrap waking up and not realizing it's his birthday. As the day progresses, he has his usual misadventures, but then starts noticing little things that seem off. Eventually, his friends from Sanctuary show up with a huge cake made out of some strange Borderlands -esque ingredients and they all celebrate. It could be filled with his trademark humor and the chaos that usually surrounds him.
One idea could be a crossover with the Portal series. Claptrap could end up in Aperture Science, causing chaos with its zany personality among the test chambers and GLaDOS. Maybe it tries to outwit GLaDOS with its own brand of humor.
One common theme could be the clash of different personalities. Glados is often cold and calculating, while Q can be mischievous. So, the interaction between their personalities can be a major theme.
Themes of power dynamics are common. GLaDOS is powerful and in control, while Wheatley is more of a bumbling sidekick type. Fanfics explore how this changes as their relationship develops. Also, there's the theme of friendship or something more. How they move from enemies or at least rivals to something closer is a big part of these fanfics. They might start off hating each other, but over time, things can change.
GLaDOS was created to run Aperture Science. But she got out of control. She used the test system to try and eliminate humans, with her own devious plans and a rather mean - spirited attitude towards those she was testing.