In the fanfiction, Octvius could be a shape - shifting creature. He appears to the little mermaid in different forms, sometimes as a dolphin to play with her, other times as a mysterious merman with special powers. The little mermaid is intrigued by him and tries to find out his true identity. As they get closer, they find out that Octvius is a key to unlocking a hidden underwater realm filled with ancient treasures and secrets. But there are also guardians of this realm who will stop at nothing to keep it hidden, so they have to fight together to explore it.
A powerful sea sorcerer could be the main antagonist. This sorcerer might be jealous of the little mermaid's beauty and Octvius's unique powers. He could try to create chaos in the underwater world by stealing the magic that keeps the balance in the ocean. He might also try to turn the mermaid's friends and family against her and Octvius, using dark spells and illusions.
One idea could be exploring what would happen if Ariel had a secret power she didn't know about until after she became human. For example, she could have the ability to communicate with all sea creatures, not just the ones she already knew. This would create new challenges and relationships on land.
One idea could be exploring the relationship between Melody and a new mermaid friend from a different part of the ocean. They could go on adventures together and discover hidden treasures.
One idea could be exploring Ariel's life after she becomes human. Maybe she has trouble adjusting to some of the more mundane aspects of human life, like cooking or doing laundry. Another could be a story where Ursula's sister comes to seek revenge, but Ariel has to convince her that not all humans are bad.
Another plot could be about the mermaid learning more about the human world in a different way. Instead of just falling in love with the prince, she discovers a hidden talent among humans like music or art and tries to bring it back to the underwater world. This could create a whole new set of adventures and challenges for her. For example, she might have to find a way to communicate with a human artist without revealing her true identity at first.
One idea could be that Melody discovers a hidden underwater kingdom that was lost long ago. She could be on a quest to find a magical item there that can help protect the mermaid world from a new threat.
One idea could be that Rapunzel's long hair has some sort of magical connection to the underwater world of the Little Mermaid. Maybe her hair can be used to communicate with the mermaids or even has the power to purify the polluted parts of the ocean.
One idea could be the mermaid's transformation into a human having unexpected side effects on her ability to communicate with sea creatures. Since she's now part of the human world, she might find that her once - effortless connection with the underwater beings is fading, leading to a sense of isolation and a longing for her former life.
One idea could be exploring what would happen if Ariel had a mermaid friend from a different sea kingdom who was more adventurous than her. This friend could convince Ariel to explore uncharted waters and they could discover a hidden underwater civilization. Another idea is to have Ariel meet a magical sea creature that gives her the ability to temporarily transform into a human on land without having to make a deal with Ursula. It could lead to all sorts of new and different adventures for her.
Well, she could be on a quest to find a rare pearl that has the power to heal any injury in the ocean. Along the way, she meets different sea creatures and has to overcome their doubts about her ability to complete the task. Or maybe she gets caught in a time - warp and ends up in a future version of the ocean where everything is polluted and she has to find a way to go back and prevent it from happening. Also, Aquata might fall in love with a merman from a rival underwater kingdom and they have to deal with the politics between their two kingdoms.