Hello Everyone! I'm a huge fan of Steven Universe and thought it would be a cool idea to start writing fanfiction. This is my first ever fanfic and it isn't a masterpiece, but I hope you enjoy it. I'd love to write more in the future and any support you can offer would be awesome.

The Great War(1)

Europe, 1915.

Even with the events of the Gem War still fresh in her mind, stepping off the warp pad was like stepping into a nightmare for Pearl. The sky was blackened by smoke and ash and the air was filled with the thundering of bombs and gunfire. She struggled not to inhale the stench of gas that lingered in the air or gaze at the signs of death and dying that surrounded them. "Rose, are you sure this is the place?!" Pearl had to yell in order to be heard over the deafening sounds of gunfire. Rose turned away from the medical tent and looked back at her comrades. "Yes," she replied. "These men need my help. Please, just wait for me." She turned back and entered the tent.

Around her lay dozens of wounded Kingdom(2) soldiers, each one heavily bandaged and bleeding, on frail, thin cots. Some were sleeping, others silently gasping for care. However, upon Rose's entrance, they all stopped and stared at her, their eyes wide in amazement at the beauty and grace of the female Gem.

She silently walked over to the nearest soldier, a young man with a heavily bandaged head, and crouched down next to him. Taking his cheek in her hand, she leaned forward and gently kissed his forehead(3). The pink quartz on her navel glowed and the soldier's eyes widen in amazement as the pain left him. Her work done, Rose got up, gave him a tender smile of hope, and moved on the next soldier.

Pearl nearly jumped as a particularly loud explosion went off in the distance. "Relax," Garnet said, placing a hand on her shoulder. "Ugh, this place is a nightmare," Pearl said, still shaken. "Humans have created so many cruel and violent ways to destroy one another." "At least this isn't our war," Garnet said her, "The sooner we get back to Beach City, the better."

At that moment, the entire sky was filled with a blinding light and deafening boom. An siren began to wail as soldiers began to emerge from the surrounding tents. Whatever was happening was not a good sign. "Rose!" Pearl addressed their leader as she emerged from the medical tent. "I heard it," she replied. She looked around at the masses of fleeing soldiers. "Something's gone wrong. Come on!" She ran off towards the command center. "Rose?!" Pearl called after her. "So much for leaving early." Garnet said as they took off after her.

"The Germans have breached our defenses," the general told them. "We have to evacuate before they overrun us." "What about the hurt?" Rose asked, concerned. "A lot of them are too injured to walk," the general replied. "We may not have time to get them out before the bombs start coming down." "No!" Rose said. "We're not leaving them behind!" She turned to her followers. "Gems, try and hold off the Germans. I'll help clear the camp."

The Gems starred at their leader. All three of them, Pearl in particular, were less than eager to become involved in the bloodbath that surrounded them. Despite their reservations, the Gems knew their duty was to protect humanity and the last thing any of them ever dreamed of doing was letting Rose down. Summoning their weapons, the Crystal Gems wished Rose good luck and headed for the battlefield.

(1) The Great War is the SU version of World War 1. Since World War 2 never happened in the show's timeline, I thought it would be best to change the name.

(2) The Kingdom is the SU version of the United Kingdom. This battle is basically the British vs the Germans.

(3) Since Rose's tears can heal, I figured it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to say that her kisses can too. I thought it would be weird if she had to cry on every soldier to heal them.