Greetings, my fellow Steven Universe fans!
FanficFan920 here, coming at you with an all new fanfic that has a bit of sentimental value for me.
It all started a couple years ago. I was but a new author to this vast site. Originally, I was very closed off, not really wanting to socialize with anyone. Just write. Answer questions in reviews, that's it. That is until along came this fic. called "What Do Ya Think?" by YeOldeStrangeOne in the Gravity Falls section.
I immediately wanted to sign up an OC for the show due to how much I loved it. And so, Beckham "Beck" Woods was born. Over the course of the past two years, Beck and the rest of the cast, along with the characters of Gravity Falls, talked about their fandom and got into other hilarious shenanigans. YOSO and the rest of the cast helped me overcome my reluctance to socialize and played a huge role in me becoming the author that I am today.
I wanted to honor her in some way, to show my appreciation for what she's done for me. I felt the best way to do it is to create a fic. that follows a similar formula to "What Do Ya Think," but instead of Gravity Falls, we'd be talking Steven Universe. This show filled the hole that Gravity Falls left behind and then some.
Thankfully, some of the old cast members of "What Do Ya Think?" graciously accepted my offer to join me once more in this new endeavor, and I can't wait to continue working with them.
Basically, this chapter will be a short story that explains how this show came to be in the fictional universe where this fic. and "What Do Ya Think?" are television shows, but other than that, everything is the same. Also, I used the hour long special "Wanted," as a catalyst for this show to be made, but I DID NOT put any spoilers for the episodes in this story. So, if you haven't seen it yet, you're safe... for now.
Next chapter is when the actual show starts. So, if any of you are confused by anything in this chapter, feel free to review or PM me your questions. Additionally, I am open to the addition of new cast members, so if you would like to be a part of this project, feel free to submit an OC. A template will be put up at the end of this chapter. We good? Good.
Alright. Without further adieu, here... we... go.
A glass shatters in the background. YOSO turns around and looks over the table to see the remains on the ground. She takes the chalkboard and writes a message.
"She's reached a new frequency. That glass was made of plastic!"
Beck takes the board, erases her message, and writes his own.
"I got this."
He gets up and dusts himself off. The camera follows him to where Eris is standing, eyes closed, happily screaming her heart out and holding a sign that says 'I heart MaBill'. Beck reaches into his pocket and takes out a roll of Tuck tape. He rips a piece off with his teeth, takes Eris's hand and shoves it in her mouth then tapes it in place.
Eris opens her eyes and looks down at her hand, shock evident on her face. She looks up and sees Beck, then glares at him murderously. The onset sound get turned back on.
Beck smirks satisfiedly, taking off his headphones. "Problem solved."
Eris's annoyed grunts get muffled by her hand, which is firmly stuck in her mouth.
Beck holds a hand to ear and smiles in fake concern. "I'm sorry, what was that?"
Eris shrieks and stomps her foot in indignation.
Beck shrugs. "Guess we'll never know."
Beck paused the video on his computer, he was watching what he knows as "The Good 'Ole Days."
It's been a few months since "What Do Ya Think?" ended, and while being home has been nice, Beck can't help but feel like a part of him was missing, like Dipper and Mabel Pines without the town of Gravity Falls.
Despite everything he said and did on set, they were almost like a second family for him. Cartoons were a passion of his, not animating, he had no artistic bone in his body, but cartoons in themselves, talking about them, watching them, analyzing them, he absolutely adored it.
When Gravity Falls had ended, Beck had turned to another cartoon many had said was very similar, Steven Universe.
Beck was amazed when he first saw this show. The voice acting was superb, the story was very in-depth and drawing, and the characters were some of the best he's ever seen in a cartoon. He's not one to compare two very great pieces of art, so he won't say which show was better, but Steven Universe became his obsession after Gravity Falls and "What Do Ya Think?" both faded away into memory.
Steven Universe: Wanted comes out tonight. He checked his watch, "6:50 p.m." it read.
'Here we go,' Beck thought to himself before exiting his room and plopping on his couch and turning on the television.
1 hour and 10 min Later
Beck switched the television off, mouth agape.
He had so many theories and reactions that he was going to burst if he didn't voice them.
It was then he remembered that he never really had anyone else to talk about Steven Universe with. Sure, he had fanfic writers and Youtubers he spoke to from time to time, but never face to face with real people.
It was then that Beck had an idea, a great idea, a wonderful, great, idea.
He had to get to work quickly.
Three weeks later...
It was ready.
Who knew how cheap abandoned coastal warehouses could go for.
Yes, Beck had managed to purchase himself a beachside warehouse, fitting since the show takes place in Beach City, in order to make his dream a reality.
He managed to fix the place up relatively quickly, thanks to constantly filling up on sugar. It was a sight to behold.
The studio, his studio, was complete.
It was very similar to the "What Do Ya Think?" studio, there was a section for cast lodging, a main set, a laboratory for the more scientifically inclined people, and a potpourri of other rooms that could be used for various other purposes. And, of course, there was Steven Universe memorabilia pretty much everywhere one can look.
Beck looked around at his creation with pride.
Now, all that's left is the cast and a couple other toys.
Batman transition (RIP Adam West)
Beck was laying down on a couch on the main set, smartphone to his ear. It was a good thing everyone exchanged phone numbers before going their separate ways. Though, hopefully, if Beck got his way, some of them would be able to cross paths once more.
2 hours later...
Beck had called everyone from "What Do Ya Think?" While some had turned his offer down with tact, like Nick, others didn't really take to well about another go 'round with him on ANY set, like Dani. Geez, you switch bodies with a spider ONE time.
However, Beck did manage to convince three of his old friends to join him on his new show. There was one last person for him to call.
The phone rang in Beck's ear, waiting for YOSO to pick up. YOSO, regardless of how he messed with her a lot, actually meant a lot to Beck. She was the glue that held the cast together from the start. Thanks to her, Beck made new friends and also had people geek out about cartoons with. It's because of her that this show was even possible, and if there was any hope that maybe she'd want to join in, well, he would go for it.
"Hello?" YOSO answered.
"Hey, YOSO. How's it hanging?" Beck greeted.
"Yeah, yeah, what do you want?" She said, cutting to the chase.
"Straight to the point then, okay. Listen, so, I have this little project I'm working on and I was wondering if you wanted in?"
"What project?" YOSO inquired.
"Well, it's called "What Say You?" and it's sorta like "What Do Ya Think?" but instead of talking Gravity Falls, we'd be talking Steven Universe. I refurbished this warehouse on the beach into a studio. I've already called the rest of the cast, and some of them wanted to join up, but I'd thought I'd save the best for last. What do you say, YOSO? Want to go another round?" Beck asked.
"Yeah, no. Bye." YOSO said, trying to get out of the conversation.
"Wait Wait Wait. I still have one more thing." Beck quickly added.
"What?" YOSO said, annoyed.
"Do you think I can have some cameras and the AU thing from the studio? I figured since you weren't really using them, maybe I might be able to put it to use. That, and cameras are expensive and the AU thingamajig was created BY you, so." Beck asked.
"Ask Ian about the cameras-he won't appreciate my speaking for him. As for the portal machine, that thing is waaay too experimental for you to have. In other words, you're going tick off whatever comes out of the portal and die." YOSO postulated.
"Aww come on, it's STEVEN UNIVERSE AUs. How bad can they be?" Beck said, trying to reason with her.
"As far as I'm concerned, everyone wants to kill you. For crying out loud, man, you've got Stan plotting to put poison in your breakfast. Well, maybe not 'poison', per se. More like a bit of peanut oil." YOSO countered.
"I appreciate your concern, but he's STAN. Steven Universe is, like, the poster boy of niceness in the cartoon industry."
"And yet, they will still find reason to get rid of you." YOSO said.
"Come on. Please?" Beck asked one more time.
"When pigs fly." YOSO refused, having none of it.
"Fine. I tried. Take care, YOSO, and if you ever change your mind, you're always welcome to stop by." Beck bid goodbye.
"Bye." YOSO said as she hung up.
Beck sighed as he hung up as well. He really didn't want to do this, but YOSO gave him no other choice.
Later on, Beck called Ian back, but he wasn't able to get any camera from him.
"Fine, I'll respect that," Beck said to himself, "...but there's still one thing I need I can't get anywhere else."
One Week Later…
"Perfect," Beck remarked as he placed the stolen portal machine onto his main set on an in table between two chairs.
"Who knew breaking and entering would be so easy?" He remarked to himself.
"Okay. I think that's everything."
Suddenly, Beck's phone began to vibrate. He answered the call placed the phone to his ear.
"Hello?" Beck asked.
"You're here already? Awesome. Let me just get the new cameras going and I'll introduce you guys, okay? Great," Beck replied and hung up.
The prankster inhaled and exhaled.
"Well, here goes nothing," Beck said as he hit the "record" button on his brand new camera.
There we go. That's a good place to leave off. Sorry if this chapter is a bit lame, but, then again, isn't background and exposition usually lame? I promise things will get MUCH better in the future.
Anyway, hope you guys liked this chapter, but, if you didn't, don't worry. I've uploaded the first episode RIGHT after this chapter, so go and check that out. Anyway, hope you all have a great day, and I'll see you guys next time!
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