Hi there! This is my first fanfic ever on this website, which makes somewhat nervous, but also very excited! I'm writing this story about Steven Universe, because I've recently discovered the series and liked it, although the show has its flaws. So I had a bunch of speculation on what could be done to improve its setting and then began to brainstorm some ideas and before I know it I was writing a story! Crazy, right?

Anyway since this is my very first fanfic, I would appreciate criticism and some suggestions to take into consideration when it comes to character development or world-building. Another thing is that I may make some mistakes about the locations or the timeline in SU, so if there's anything incorrect please let me know.

One last thing - there may be a few changes regarding the timeline of this and the official one. For example, the beginning is set shortly after Peridot loses her limb enhancers, but episodes like Rocknaldo (worst episode btw) never happened here. So there might be a few changes here and there, but I won't make it too complicated.

Hope you enjoy it!

The Devouring Sins

Introduction: Old Wounds

The figure stood near the window from which the whole Earth can be seen. She stared through the window,looking directly at the planet. While looking at it, she could feel how her body trembled with excitement. Excitment... that's what humans called it, right? The figure chuckled. Humans were the native species of the planet Earth, which Homeworld intented to colonise 5000 years ago. Of course, there were many others unique species, but to the figure the humans stood out from the others. There was something about them that was fascinating, so fascinating that it managed to peak an interest in not so few gems, especially those with hign positions. Still, that didn't mean anything. After all, they were organic and with Homeworld's main policy of eradicating anything that was organic, it was inevitable that they would soon perish. That was just how things were supposed to be - discover a new planet, station some Technics there and then BOOM - a newly acquired colony. Then rinse and repeat.

That was what she thought back then. But now things are different. She was standing right in front of the planet that was supposed to be dried out of it's natural resources. Who would have thought how things would change so suddenly and unexpectadly. But was it? She knew that things weren't like what they seem. Thats what they have told her and even though she wasn't sure of what exactly is real and what not, deep down she knew how things stood. She didn't mind, though. Unlike her fellow gems, she was actually capable of having her own thoughts. At the same time, however, she lost her status in Homeworld. That was the ultimate price to pay, the possibility to change her destiny and to have her own will. A price that was worth it.

She was glad that she gave up everything. The way of the flesh was far more pleasent than anything else back home. Thanks to it, she managed to break free of the monotone and dull life on Homeworld. Back then, she was like a robot - don't think, just do it. This isn't part of the protocle, so don't do anything unless said so. Now she felt more alive, more happier than ever before. It was all thanks to the flesh that all of this was possible.

The figure moved away from the window and procceded to the upper floor, where she would find the main control panel. While walking, she bypassed the murals that were painted on the wall. She didn't bother to look at them, because there was no need to - their meanings were lost to her a long time ago. The figure climbed up the stairs, eventually standing in a large room that was covered in glass. There wasn't anything in it, besides a huge staircase in the centre. One quick look and the "visitor", as she liked to call herself, spotted the control panel. She climbed up the stairs and finally reached her main goal. The visitor sat down the small stone chair and touched the hand-shaped figure on her right. Soon a screen appeared before her, with seven diamond-like icons. The visitor began to look through them, quickly swiping through each icon until she eventually stopped at the sixth icon. She saw a holographic image of the planet and was puzzled at first at the sight. After some thought, the visitor tapped a few buttons. The result was evident, as a small point appeared on the planet. Then it zoomed in and showed another point, but this time it was beneath the smaller one and bigger as well. The visitor was stunned. This was it? The so called Cluster? She couldn't believe it, but after reading the files once more, it was more than certain - this was it.

The Cluster.

A wild range of emotions passed the visitor's mind. Anger, sadness, fear, guilt. But that didn't last long. She stood up from the chair and placed her hands near her gem. A glowing light came from it and she placed one of her hands in it. She then pulled it off while holding a stranger device in her palm. She inserted it into the panel and waited. After a few minutes, she grabbed it and put it back in her gem. The visitor turned back on, but suddenly stopped. She then rose her hand up and it began to change its shape. It went further up, constantly changing its red, gooey shape, with tendrils emerging from the top where the fingers were. The visitor suddenly moved, causing the large arm to land on the control panel.

The blow was devastating - pieces from the panel flew everywhere and a huge hole appeared on the floor. The visitor's hand started to shrink and returning back to its original form. After it went back, the visitor turned back and left the room, quietly mumbling to herself.

"How dare they..." was all that could be heard from her voice.

Wew, that was the introduction. Next in line come the Crystal Gems and how they handle the situation in Earth! Stay tuned!