One common antagonist could be Klaus. He has his own motives and often clashes with Elijah. His presence can create a lot of tension between Elijah and Elena as well, since he might target Elena to get to Elijah or vice versa.
One interesting storyline could be Elijah protecting Elena from other powerful vampires. Since Elijah has a sense of honor, he might see it as his duty to keep her safe.
One common theme is rivalry turned friendship. They start off as enemies but over time, in many fanfics, they learn to respect and even rely on each other.
There's a fanfic called 'Elijah's Redemption through Damon'. This one dives deep into Elijah's character development with Damon as an unexpected catalyst. It shows a different side of their relationship, more of a mentor - mentee kind of bond at times.
One great fanfiction is 'The Other Side of Midnight'. It delves deep into Damon and Elena's relationship, exploring their connection in a post - series world. It has some really interesting plot twists that keep you hooked.
One great 'Vampire Diaries Stefan Elena Fanfiction' is 'The Other Side of the Moon'. It delves deep into their relationship, exploring the emotional turmoil they face. It adds new twists to the original story, like how Elena copes with Stefan's dark side in a more in - depth way. Another one is 'A Different Path' which imagines a world where Stefan and Elena meet under different circumstances. It's really interesting to see how their relationship unfolds in this alternate scenario.
In many Vampire Diaries fanfictions where Stefan saves Elena, it often showcases his deep love and loyalty for her. Maybe in one scenario, Stefan arrives just in time to rescue Elena from a group of vengeful vampires. He uses his speed and strength, along with his knowledge of vampire lore, to outwit the enemies.
There's a fanfiction called 'Elena and Caroline's New Adventure'. It takes place after the events of the show. They decide to leave Mystic Falls for a while and explore the world. Along the way, they encounter other supernatural beings and have to rely on each other. It's a fun and exciting story that shows a different side of their relationship.
Elena is often portrayed as the more innocent and selfless one in fanfiction. She usually acts out of love for her friends and family. Katherine, on the other hand, is more self - serving. For example, in many stories, Elena will sacrifice herself for others, while Katherine will look for ways to save herself first.
One great fanfiction is 'The Doppelganger Dilemma'. It delves deep into the complex relationship between Elena and Katherine. It shows how their different personalities and experiences as doppelgangers create a unique dynamic. The story has some really interesting twists where Elena starts to understand Katherine's actions more, and Katherine, in a strange way, starts to protect Elena.