A Life together

Disclaimer: I don't own Steven Universe.

Chapter 1

Log date 45321

This is Peridot, it has been 7 Earth rotations since my collaborative effort with the Crystal Clods- er Gems to destroy the Cluster at the center of this planet. Despite my objections it has been decided that today would be a day of rest and we will be expecting some guests.

Steven's human progenitor and Steven's Connie along with her progenitors will be coming over to check on our progress. It is vital that I make a good impression. These people (?) are important to the Steven and what little headway I made with the Amethyst and Pearl units seems to have gone.

Steven's eyes lit up as he saw the cars come into the driveway.

"They're here, they're here," he cried as he bolted right in front of his father's van.

Mr. Universe squawked as slammed the brakes on his car. "Hey Stu –ball be careful."

Steven had already passed him by to grab Connie into a bear hug. She was wearing the prettiest blue dress he had ever seen.

"Hi, there Connie, did you miss me?" he said. "Well I missed you. So much has been happening, we finally got Peridot and now she's helping us save the world- "

Connie gently pushed the boy away, "Er, Steven who's your friend?"

Her eyes narrowed as she saw a small green female gem peeking out from behind the Crystal Gems. The alien had a triangular head and was about Connie's height.

"Like I said that's Peridot. Hey Peridot come on over!"

The gem just blinked stupidly and stayed where she was.

"She's a lot smaller and stupider than I expected," observed Connie.

"Connie!" blurted out her mother from behind her.

Did Steven just frown at her? "Sorry, Peridot doesn't know English," he babbled out something and the thing came over.

"Hi I'm Dr. Maheswaran," said her mother as she thrust out her hand. The little gem took the hand and turned it over inspecting it.

Then Steven, her Steven babbled something to Peridot and guided the little gem to his father Greg. The little gem gasped and grinned as Greg muttered something to her. Steven eyes sparkled as he looked on. This had to stop.

"Hey Steven, I've brought my sword. How about you and me spar!"

Later on, after Steven and the small human female's archaic military exercises, Peridot sat on a nearby dried grass pile with Amethyst as the humans built a campfire and prepared to refuel. They seemed so happy to indulge in such a time wasting exercise.

It must be some sort of bonding ritual. The Steven seemed especially pleased with the Connie's presence. Peridot felt a small stab of pain as Connie touched her lips to Steven's.

"-Afraid you'll say something stupid," why did the Amethyst seem to be so cruel?

"Gahh, Amethyst you startled me and no the humans do not understand Gemmish. I-I should be safe."

"Well Nerd you're forgetting about Greg and we'd be so glad to act as translator for you. Go on I'd love to see you put your foot in your mouth."

"Why would I do something as pointless as that?!"

"Whatever, you're not doing yourself any favors hiding back here but unless you glue your lips together it's probably for the best. Later dork."

"Oh great she's back," Connie muttered to herself as the alien walked back to the circle.

"Connie," Greg said sternly. "Give her a chance. I've been talking to her and she actually seems nice."

"She's not." The pair looked to see a huge square headed shadow looming over them. "Here's your burger Greg."

"Garnet creep up on people much," said Steven's father.

"I was just talking to her, Peridot wasn't very impressed with you guys. She said that humans are a pathetic sub species, backward, stupid and worth not even the lowliest robiniod."

"Garnet cut her some slack she's just a frightened kid."

"You should have heard what she said about you," Garnet leaned uncomfortably close. "That little gem couldn't believe you were Steven's father." Greg looked over as Peridot politely excused herself from Connie's parents. "She said you were a sad broken down specimen. A Loser, that if you were made on Home world you would have been culled and harvested right after emergence."

After the tall gem left them the little freak walked right on over as if nothing was the matter.

"You need to learn some respect pebble," said Greg as he shoved her away.

Once again Peridot found herself on the sidelines, this time not voluntarily. She watched as Steven interacted easily with both species as they cleared up after their meal. The hybrid had a gift. He seemed to make allies so easily, unlike her. She felt a dull ache as he played with Connie. Maybe if she ate the cake that looked like human waste it would be easier, but that was not possible.

"Alright everybody, it's time to rock on with the Philosophy Majors," called out Greg. He pulled out record player from the back of his van.

"What doesn't he keep back there," muttered Connie's dad.

Loud raucous music filled the night air as the star in the sky twinkled above. Both humans and gems laughed in delight as they started to dance. Peridot scurried closer to the group.

Greg bowed down gallantly towards Pearl. "May I have this dance milady?"

"I can't see why not," said the tall pale gem.

"C'mon Steve let's dance," called out Connie.

"But your parents-"

"They're in their own world."

And there was Connie's parents locked together in a slow dance.

"Oooh, I haven't had this much fun in centuries," giggled Pearl as she twirled on by with Greg.

What a magical night. Everybody was having such a good time even Pearl until she butted right into Garnet's and Amethyst's dance. A wise idea, Sugalite should not be making an appearance tonight. Connie beckoned to Steven. She looked so pretty. He took her hand and began to dance.

They twirled and spun losing themselves to the music. Steven tried to control himself but the joy he felt was too much. The love he felt made his gem glow and they became Stevonnie.

Suddenly the music stopped and she felt the eyes of all three of his parents staring at them. There was nothing but deafening silence. They were surrounded by a wall of staring faces.

"Oh crap," said Amethyst under breath.

"Oh my Gods. This is a sex thing isn't it?" stammered Mom. "Darling get them apart, get them apart."

"Score one for humanity," Stevonnie called out in triumph.

Then Steven noticed Peridot staring at them wide eyed in shock. He felt a sickening feeling of triumph from Connie's side as tears welled up in Peridot's eyes and the little gem ran away into the fields.

"Peridot wait-"called out Steven by himself this time as he separated from Connie.

He ignored the hubbub as he ran after his friend.

After a long time Steve finally found her. It was too dark to see anything so he found her by the sound of her muffled sobbing. There she was curled up in a little ball at the center of a clearing.

"Peridot, what's wrong? No don't run away. I promise I'll listen."

She just sobbed silently as Steven slowly approached her. He knelt down and turned her towards him.

"I can't imagine what you're going through. Earth must seem so strange and scary. You must feel all alone but you're not. You've got me and Pearl and the rest of my family."

She clutched at him like a drowning man. Her tears soaking though his T-shirt.

"Shh, it's alright. I know you've been trying to fit in. Just give it time the gems will eventually see what a good person you can be."

She looked up into his eyes. He felt funny, a lump rose in his throat when he realized something." This isn't about them. It's about Connie and me isn't? Peridot are you in love with me? Answer me! You haven't said one word all day. Peridot – did you superglue your lips?"

"Yeesh," said Greg. "What a mess. I'm glad Steven wasn't there to see it, speaking of which shouldn't we go look for him?"

Garnet said coldly," He'll be fine. In fact Steven will be here right about-now."

They all rushed towards the wayward pair as Steven cleared the field.

"Steven what were you thinking?" Pearl practically shouted as she pulled him away from the Home world gem.

"Peridot was hurting and –"

"Stu -ball she isn't worth it," interrupted Greg." You should heard what she said about humans, about me"

"She couldn't have said anything her lips are glued together!"

Pearl grabbed Peridot roughly by the face. "He's right I'll go get the solvent."

"Pearl don't bother I've got this," Steven spat into his hand and rubbed it against Peridot's lips." Aww it's not working."

"Your powers are based on your feelings bro. Just bring up those mushy feelings you have for her and give Perinerd a real kiss." said the purple gem.

And so Steven did just that. A pink glow engulfed the pair and Peridot's lips parted as she deepened the kiss. Her arms wrapped around Steven as she mussed his hair.

Pearl gave a meaningful look towards Steven's father. "Whoa there buddy slow down there. You've got your whole lives ahead of you." He said as he separated them.

The thin pale gem looked down on Peridot," Well young lady what do you have to say for yourself."

"More," she said with glazed eyes.

Greg cleared his throat, "We're not going to get anything from her tonight. I'm going to take her back to the carwash before anything else happens."