A good 'The Land Before Time' fanfiction story should stay true to the essence of the original. The friendship between the characters like Littlefoot, Ducky, Petrie etc. should be central. Additionally, adding new elements like new species of dinosaurs or different kinds of challenges that the characters have to face, as long as they fit the pre - historic setting, can make the story really interesting. For instance, a story about them dealing with a shortage of water during a drought would be engaging.
Well, there's this fanfiction where the gang in 'The Land Before Time' discovers a hidden valley full of ancient plants that can cure any illness. It shows how they work together to protect this special place from a group of greedy dinosaurs. They use their friendship and wits to overcome the challenges, which is very heartwarming and in line with the spirit of the original story.
One idea could be a human explorer getting lost in the prehistoric world of 'Land Before Time'. They could form an unlikely alliance with Littlefoot and his friends, teaching them about human ways while also learning about the dinosaurs' survival skills.
In addition to the regular characters, there might be some smaller animals or insects that are associated with the new flowers. These could be secondary characters that help the main dinosaurs understand the flowers better. But ultimately, it's the gang of Littlefoot and his friends that would be the main characters. They have been the heart of the 'Land Before Time' stories, and in this fanfiction about the new flowers, they would continue to be so, with their unique personalities and relationships shaping the story as they interact with the new floral element in their prehistoric world.
Well, in this fanfiction, perhaps the new flowers are a sign of a new season coming to the land. The dinosaurs are intrigued by the flowers' beauty and unique scents. They might have to protect these new flowers from some sort of threat, like a group of hungry and destructive critters. As they do so, they learn more about the importance of nature and how everything in their world is interconnected.
There might be a fanfiction where the characters from 'The Land Before Time' time - travel to a future version of their world. They would see how their land has changed and what new challenges they face. It could be really exciting to read about their reactions and how they adapt to the new situation.
Make them have distinct personalities. For example, a human character could be really brave but also a bit clumsy. This would add humor and make their interactions with the dinosaurs more interesting.
The fanfiction might have Guido finding a family of injured dinosaurs. He feels a sense of duty to help them. He finds a safe place for them to heal and during this time, they start to see him as their leader. They learn about Guido's past and his unique upbringing. As they recover, they start to explore the land together. They come across a beautiful but dangerous area filled with rare plants and dangerous animals. Using Guido's knowledge and their combined skills, they make this area their new home and build a loving family environment.