This is my first story ever on this site please try to give me constructive criticism and I'm sorry for any grammar issues. Steven Universe does not belong to me the only thing that does is this story.

Chapter 1: Barn Adventure

Steven watched as the world he once knew and loved burned before him. He couldn't find the gems anywhere he been searching for nearly an hour now. Garnet had told him that she and the other gems would be back by 8, it was midnight. Lion stood right by Steven side looking at the fire, and was alerted when Steven let out a cry. What am I going to do now he thought, I could go see Peridot and Lapis back at the barn, they'll probably know what to do. He hopped on Lion back and demanded him to take him to Peridot and Lapis they entered the portal and disappeared. When he arrived at the barn he found it had been upgraded with tech probably made by Peridot. A giant ball like object approached him and scan his face, the strange machinery said Steven detected safe to enter defense mechanism down. Steven knocked on the door of the barn that looked to be bolted shut while lion laid outside. Peridot looked through the little peep hole located very low most likely due to her short height. The door open Steven looked at Peridot who was holding a small remote in her hand, she grabbed Steven and pulled him inside quickly shutting the door with the press of a button. "I'm so glad to see you human Steven, where are the rest of the so call gems" Peridot asked squeezing Steven in a bear hug. "I'm not sure that's why I came here Perry" Steven said sadly, "Hey where's Lapis anyways". She pulled back quickly and released him stuffing the remote in her pants. Steven she whispered, "Lapis hasn't been herself since this war started between the gems from homeworld and the humans on Earth". "She just sits in corner of the barn staring at the wall letting out strange unauditable words and murmurs". Steven looked to where Peridot pointed, sure enough Lapis was there hugging her knees and rocking back and forth. He wondered why on Earth was Lapis upset about and then it clicked, Lapis was a witness to the previous war that happened on Earth she was probably having flashbacks and unwanted memories. Steven Peridot said tugging at his shirt, "Are you going to try to talk to her?" Steven looked at Peridot and then Lapis, "Yes I'll try", Steven walked over to Lapis he sat down next to her. "Hey Lapis", Steven said quietly waiting for a response. "Hi", she said quietly and snuggled closer to the corner looking frighten. Steven decided to move closer, "Well I know why you're upset and I think I know why". She turned slightly so she could see Steven out of the corner of her eye, "What do you mean continue" she whispered. " Well you stood witness to the previous war and" before Steven could finished he was whipped across the face with water. He moved back quickly and placed his hand on his bright red cheek. Peridot ran over to Steven and asked if he was okay. "Peridot, open the door immediately I don't want to be here" she yelled. Peridot scrambled and grabbed the remote out of her pants and opened the door, she already knew it was best to listen to her to avoid confrontation. Peridot pressed the button on the remote the door opened and Lapis flew out whispering a soft apologize to Steven so quiet he almost missed it. "Yikes" Peridot whispered.