Luke Skywalker could be another key character. Since he is Vader's son, his presence could add an interesting dynamic. He might be the one who somehow triggers the battle between Anakin and Vader, or he could be in a position to influence the outcome of their fight, perhaps by appealing to the remaining good in Anakin or by facing off against Vader himself in a three - way struggle.
In the fanfiction where Darth Vader travels back in time, his bond with Obi - Wan Kenobi would be full of possibilities. Imagine Vader going back to a time when he was still Anakin. He might have a newfound respect for Obi - Wan, knowing all that Obi - Wan tried to do for him in the future. Obi - Wan, for his part, could be shocked to see this changed Anakin. They could form an alliance against the emerging threat of the Sith, or Vader could try to get Obi - Wan to understand his view of the Force. Their relationship would no longer be simply that of a Jedi and his fallen apprentice, but something far more nuanced and unpredictable.
In such a fanfic, the Avengers' diverse powers would clash with Darth Vader's formidable Force abilities. Iron Man could use his high - tech suits to try and outmaneuver Vader's lightsaber attacks. Captain America might lead the charge with his shield against Vader's dark side - enhanced combat skills. It would be an epic battle of good from different universes against Vader's Sith - influenced evil.
It really depends on how you write it. If it's Anakin at his peak before turning to the dark side, he has a lot of raw power and potential. But Vader has years of experience as a Sith Lord. So, it could go either way.
There might be a fanfiction where Obi - Wan's reaction to the destruction of the Jedi Order is explored in great detail. It could involve his efforts to save as many Jedi as possible and his feelings of guilt and determination at the same time. He might have to make some really tough decisions, and the fanfiction could show how he copes with all that.
She changes it a great deal. For starters, the gender difference can bring in a new type of relationship. Instead of the more traditional male - male rivalry, there could be an element of attraction or different kind of respect. Also, her way of handling the Force and Jedi teachings might be different, which would affect how Vader reacts to her.
One interesting idea could be a female Obi - Wan being a mentor to a younger generation in a different way than the male Obi - Wan. She might use her unique perspective to train Jedi. As for Vader, a fanfiction could explore his relationship with this female Obi - Wan in a more complex way, like they have a grudging respect for each other's skills.
One possible plot could be that Vader, without his suit, is found by Obi - Wan in a hidden location. Obi - Wan, despite their past, decides to help Vader recover. As they interact, they start to understand each other's perspectives better. Maybe they even form an uneasy alliance against a new common enemy in the galaxy.
One interesting plot twist could be that Darth Vader is actually related to one of the Avengers in some way. Maybe there's a long - lost family connection that changes the whole dynamic of the fight. Another could be that the power source of the Infinity Stones somehow combines with the Force, creating a new and unexpected power that either Darth Vader or an Avenger has to control. It could also be a plot twist where the Avengers think they've defeated Vader, but he actually uses a Sith technique to possess one of them and turn the tables.
One idea could be a what - if scenario where Anakin in his pre - Vader state somehow gets a glimpse of his future as Vader. He could then fight against the dark side within himself that would turn him into Vader. Another could be a time - travel plot where Vader is sent back to face Anakin, and Anakin has to decide whether to accept his possible future or fight against it.