Steven Universe: Jasper's Year Walk
Prologue: Beginning of the Walk
It was the end of December, as Jasper, donned her black cloak, walked a lonely dirt road, far away from Beach City. Jasper had been walking for quite some time, but very unsure of where she was to go. All she could think about is how angry she was at her situation.
"Unbelievable." Jasper growled to herself, as she walked "From the highest form of respect on Homeworld to a worthless vagabond. How did I let those pathetic rebels talk me into this?"
A day ago, several months after the incident…
Jasper laid on her back, in the burning room, trapped behind a force field, as she could only wait, but heard voices from behind the door.
"Are you sure you want to do this, Diamond?" Pearls voice was heard from behind the door "What if she tries to take revenge?"
"She won't." Diamonds voice was heard "Besides, she's no fool. She knows that she'll fail horribly, if she tries again."
"Yeah right." Jasper growled silently "What are they up to anyway?"
There was a moment of silence, then Pearls voice broke the silence.
"Alright." Pearl sighed "As long as she stays away from our baby."
"Baby?" Jasper raised an eyebrow "What is that useless Pearl talking about?"
"Don't worry, babe." Diamond said "I want let her lay a figure on our kid. Amethyst? Bring her in."
"You got it, Big D." She heard Amethyst say, as the door opened, then Amethyst and Garnet entered, as Garnet turned off the force field.
"Come." Garnet sternly said "Diamond would like to speak with you."
Saying nothing, Jasper got up and followed them to the living room, to see Diamond, sitting on the couch, next to a three month pregnant Pearl, with Steven and Connie upstairs, watching TV, and Jade leaning against the wall.
"We've come to a decision." Diamond announced "Jasper, you've caused us quite a bit of trouble."
"You only just now realized that?" Jasper mocked, smirking, gaining a glare from Pearl.
"Regardless, Steven says that you're redeemable, but even I have my doubts." Diamond admitted "But, I intend to give you the benefit of the doubt. So what I'm gonna do is put you on a Year Walk."
"Year Walk?" Jasper raised an eyebrow.
"It's part of Gem Knight tradition." Jade declared "When a fellow knight has brought shame to the order, they are sent on a walkabout around the world, learning everything about the humans."
"What does a knight's tradition have to do with me?" Jasper smirked "I'm no knight."
"Nor do we intend to make you one." Jade snarled "But Diamond insists that we give you a chance to redeem yourself."
"And why would I accept it?" Jasper growled.
"Because it'd be a waste to kill someone with your strength and experience." Diamond admitted "So, in an attempt to save you, we're giving you a chance to redeem yourself, and hopefully, give you an entirely different perspective in humanity."
At this time, Jasper remained silent. She never cared for humanity nor does she want to. She still holds a deadly grudge against the Crystal Gems, especially Steven, since she seems to think that he's Rose Quartz, one of the most notorious traitors of Homeworld.
"So, what say you?" Diamond asked, his arms crossed "Will you accept?"
Jasper glared at Diamond angrily, angry at her predicament. All she would rather do is beat her captors into a bloody pulp. But she knew full well that she was outnumbered and very outmatched. She looked toward Steven, who had a look that said 'please make the right choice', so all she could do is sigh in defeat.
"Fine." She sighed "I'll do it."
"Excellent choice." Diamond smirked "Glad you can see things our way."
Present day…
No doubt, Jasper was indeed angry, as she walked on, unsure of her destination.
"I don't even know where I'm supposed to go." She mumbled to herself "Where am I supposed to even start this crap walk at?"
"Excuse me, ma'am?"
She turned to see an old man, in his forties, pulled up to the side of the road in a red pick-up truck. The man had hardly any hair on his head, wore a green shirt and black jeans, and despite his age, the man seemed quite muscular.
"You need a ride, ma'am?" The man asked "We might be going the same way."
Jasper remained silent for a moment, before speaking up.
"That depends." She shrugged "Where are you going?"
"Airport." The man declared "I'm headed to Desert City. There are some people asking for help supporting some homeless people and charity work. Figured I'd throw my two cents in the ring."
Jasper thought for a moment, then spoke.
"Sure, why not?" She shrugged "Hopefully, it won't be too much of a waste of my time."
"Cool, hop in." The man gestured "Names Carlos, by the way. Yours?"
"Jasper." Jasper shrugged, getting into the back of the truck.
"Nice to meet you, Jasper." Carlos smiled "Now, off to the airport."
As Carlos drove, Jasper simply laid back, looking up at the sky, lost in her thoughts.
"Desert City, huh?" She thought to herself "Doesn't sound like much, but a good start, I guess. Sooner I start this walk; the sooner I can be done with it."
Unbeknownst to her, however, watched four cloaked figures, watching from the shadows, as the truck drove off into the distance; the cloaked figures were speaking among themselves.
"It seems that our former 'sister' has fallen from such a high place to such low standards." The first one declared, a plume of black smoke emitting from under her robes.
"What has she allowed herself to fall to?" The second one growled, her hand sparking with electricity.
"Perhaps she's being forced against her will?" The third one with a gourd on her back suggested.
"Impossible." The fourth one snarled, embers emitting from her fingertips "Jasper would never allow such a weaker species enslave her!"
"Silence, my sisters!" The first one growled, before saying "Perhaps it would be best if we watch from a distance, see what our former sister is up to."
"Very well." The second one sighed "So long as our old friend doesn't reveal our presence to our enemy."
"Indeed, sister." The first one nodded "We must remain hidden, until the time is nigh."
Not bad for the first chapter of Jasper's journey to redemption, right? Anyways, thanks you guys for reading, and be sure to stay tuned for the next chapter. Enjoy! And be sure to review!