Overcoming prejudice is also a theme. They both face different forms of prejudice in the show, whether it's Santana's struggle with her sexuality or Mercedes' experiences with body - shaming. Fanfictions may focus on how they help each other rise above these prejudices and become stronger individuals.
One common theme is their relationship growth. It often shows how they start as friends or just clubmates and gradually develop deeper feelings for each other. Another theme is music. Since they are part of the glee club, many fanfictions involve them creating music together, having duets, or using music to express their emotions. And of course, there's the theme of friendship within the glee club, as their relationship is also influenced by the people around them in the club.
One common theme is friendship development. Since they have different personalities in the show, fanfiction often focuses on how they overcome their differences to become friends. Another theme is support. They might support each other through things like auditions or dealing with mean classmates.
One common theme is their relationship's development. It often shows how they go from friends to something more. Another theme is acceptance, both within themselves and from others in the 'Glee' club.
Another theme is self - discovery. Matt and Santana both have room to grow as characters, and fanfictions use their relationship to explore this. Like, Matt might discover his confidence through his interactions with Santana, who is very self - assured. Also, the theme of acceptance is there. They come from different backgrounds in the show, and fanfictions can show them accepting each other's differences and learning from one another.
Friendship is a very common theme. Given their different personalities, exploring how they become friends or grow closer is often the focus. For example, in many fanfictions, they start off not really understanding each other but then develop a deep bond.
One common theme is love and acceptance. Since both characters have their own struggles in the show, a lot of fanfiction focuses on how they find love and acceptance in each other. For example, Santana's journey of self - acceptance in her sexuality is often explored further in relation to her relationship with Dani.
Love and acceptance are very common. Since their relationship had its own share of challenges in the show, fanfiction often explores how they fully accept each other for who they are. For example, Santana's tough exterior and Brittany's more naive but loving nature.
A theme that often shows up is self - discovery. Mercedes and Puck are both complex characters. In fanfiction, they might go on individual journeys of self - discovery, and their relationship could play a part in that. For example, Puck might learn more about his sensitive side through his interactions with Mercedes, and Mercedes could gain more confidence in herself and her talent because of Puck's belief in her.
There's a fanfiction called 'Mercedes and Santana: Unbreakable'. In this story, they team up to take on the school's unfair music competition rules. It delves deep into their characters, highlighting Santana's boldness and Mercedes' strong will. They form an alliance that not only changes the competition but also strengthens their bond.
One common theme is self - discovery. Santana often has to figure out who she really is and come to terms with her identity. Another theme is acceptance, both self - acceptance and acceptance from others like her friends and family in the Glee universe.