A/N: This piece is a bit of a special chapter. TheDisplacerOfEquestrias struck again with another written piece, and it was intended for episode 30 of Steven Universe Blackthorned. However, he had sent to me after the fact. I realized that I also needed to add more to the chapter concerning Ryker and the Squadron. I'm caught up on the newer episodes thanks to . So, a warning to you all, spoilers. As for why this is a crossover, this is a two-toned piece. The first part will be an extended look to chapter 30 right before I shifted focus to Katsumi. The second part will continue and double as both the continuation of the Katsumi ending of episode 30 and a sequel to "Tales of the Mortyified Rickspark (Plus One)", specifically it's "Plus One" chapter. Yes, I recommend you read that before reading on. Either way, insert disclaimer here and let us begin.

Blackthorn's Rhapsodies

Part 1: Ryker

"Bye, cousin." Tatsuya said before hanging up.

Ryker went up to the cooler and took one of the beers that Akio tended to drink. He downed it in one go.

"That was a reminder that little in the multiverse makes sense. I don't even how a team like that will work." Ryker said. "Although, I'm going to kick Evie's ass when I see her next time. Owes me some answers."

Ryker would look to his BlackTab to find that the new episodes were available and jacked in his earbuds to listen and watch them undisturbed. Ryker was unaware that Lapis was doing the same thing on her Squad-Pod (Ryker had agreed they needed a name). Garnet was in the midst of watching Warped, a Steven Universe/Naruto crossover, with Pearl, Amethyst, and Steven on Interdimensional Cable. Jasper was teaching Ashi how to play Club Underground: Adrenaline Rush with Lars and Sadie. Not surprising that Ashi was quickly beating Jasper. Peridot was using her Squad-Pod to read fanfiction for Camp Pining Hearts. Akio, Tsubasa, Greg, and Rose were playing poker. After watching all six new episodes, Ryker took off the earbuds and quietly reflected. He knew that those events were going to distort considering what he, well they, have done.

"Well Sadie will be happy to know her canon self quits her job." Ryker thought.

It was then that a portal tore open in the middle of room with a rep from the Order of Reality stepping out.

"This is the Crystal Squadron? I'm looking for a Ryker Blackthorn." He said.

"That's me." Ryker said.

"On behalf of the Order of Reality, we commend for eliminating the Frost clan heads. For taking on Elvin Frost, we deliver you his bounty of 1.5 million dimensional credits." The Order rep tossing Ryker a "credit card". "You can use your BlackTab to scan the money out, the card will fade out once you go."

"Ok, anything else?" Ryker asked.

"And another thing, while your parents killed Leiko Frost and her cronies, they result the reward money be given to you as a birthday present. Happy birthday, by the way." The Order rep tossing Ryker another card. "The combined bounty was about 200,000,000. Good day and enjoy."

The Order Rep promptly bowed and left through the portal leaving the crew alone together.

"Well, I'm rich…well rich-er. I'll divide the combined reward money for all of us. That's about 12.5 million each." Ryker remarked withdrawing the money out of the second card.

He handed out each squad member a rolled stock of bills. Ryder made sure to store Connie and Priyanka's share in a safe. As for his share, he gave half of it to Greg. Ryker already had 1.5 from Elvin's reward money to even out leaving Ryker 8 million richer.

"I guess we can quit our jobs!" Lars remarked as Sadie chuckled.

Ryker laughed at the irony considering future events. Lapis merely pocketed the money looking over at Ryker with a yearning look on her face. Ryker caught on and went outside claiming he needed a smoke. Garnet knew that was an obvious lie though, but said nothing as Lapis went outside. Garnet decided to keep everyone else busy at least. Outside, Ryker and Lapis were quiet as they walked to the warp pad to head back to the beach house.

(Cues: Nujabes- Rainyway Back Home)

The soft music played lightly from Ryker's BlackTab as he plugged into the small stereo on the coffee table. It set the mood for the gloomy moment. Ryker came out of his room with a pack of cigarette and Lapis asked for one as well to Ryker's muted surprise. Ryker gave her one before putting one in his mouth. Both using Warper's Will, their cigarette ends sparked before taking a drag.

"Ryker, since you're the only person I could ask about this, I need you to be honest. Am I a bad character?" Lapis asked him.

"Where's this coming from?" Ryker asked back.

"I watched the new set of episodes." Lapis remarked.

"Oh. Well I just watched that myself. Lapis, I'm going to be blunt. Part of me is rather pissed off Canon-You run off with the barn for a myriad of reasons. Canon-You is messed up as all hell, but you are not. You're different." Ryker remarked.

"How?" Lapis asked.

"Because you have a choice. For one, you're a version of yourself who make better decisions and who won't flake under pressure. In the multiverse, every "character" seems exists on purpose and have a role to play. As a warper, defy it and rise above Lapis." Ryker said finally take a long drag before breathing out the smoke.

Lapis took her dragged her breathing in the smoke much longer before breathing out.

"You're right." Lapis said quietly. "Thanks for talking this out with me. I still can't believe A-Steven faced with the Diamonds. Something tells me, you're going to be more direct."

"Obviously." Ryker remarked.

Lapis sprang up and the music shifted.

(Cues: Dragon Ball Kai - The Braveheart's Triumphant Return)

"When that happens, I want to be there. I'm not running away. Canon-me is not who I am. I will stand and fight!" Lapis said determined. "I let you all do the fighting against Elvin and I didn't lift a finger. Not anymore!"

"That's good to hear. I might be able to get you some help on training your powers." Ryker remarked. "I might be able to aid you directly."

Lapis hugged Ryker as their cigarettes meet causing smoke to wisp up.

"I'll be ready then." Lapis said.

(Music Ends)

"But for now, let's get back to the Squad. I need a break from all the mess that was the Frost family." Ryker said putting out his cigarette.

Lapis did the same and said, "Yeah, you're right. We should be celebrating."

"Go ahead. I'll meet you all back at the barn." Ryker said.

Lapis nodded and went back to warp pad heading to the barn.

"So Mystery Girl's name might be Sabina and Kevin's ex. Well, I guess that tosses the "Butch Lesbian" trope out of the window. And…Canon-Pearl getting sloppy seconds." Ryker thought. "Well, what the hell am I going to do when she shows up? Eh…I'll wing it. I can't overthink things."

Ryker snapped out of his thoughts and left the beach house to give some pizzas feeling a bit festive. He wanted to make sure that Squadron enjoy their day off. For there was a storm coming.

(A/N: I'm not going to lie to you, but I really cannot stand Lapis in canon at the moment. Rewatching all the episodes, she's a bit more of a jerk in my eyes. Almost like Lars in a way except she might be worse. She did manipulate Peridot, acted like she owned the barn (considering that Peridot lived there first), and bolted at the first sign of trouble leaving Steven and Peridot alone to face what's to come. Steven and Peridot were one actively caring about Lapis and Lapis left them to the fishes. Even if Lapis comes back, this is a pretty damning stain on her character even if I understand why she did so. On the other note, I saw the new episodes and I have to stay that I did like most of them (except Raising the Barn). Kevin surprised me this time around and even gave us a hint to Mystery Girl. As for how I will deal with those episodes when the time comes, I'll have to make changes.)