So none of you actually voted in my poll, so it came down to me picking the story, and it's this. Enjoy!

Characters created by: Rebecca Sugar

Chapter 1: Election Night

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Dover Capital Hall, Dover-Delmarva, Election Night

In the Capital Hall in Dover, a large group of people had massed in front of a television screen nailed to the wall, displaying a news studio, with five people in chairs, speaking. There was Connie Maheswaran Universe, with her hair down to her shoulders, wearing a buttoned up black suit, a red tie, black suit pants, and shiny black polish shoes. To her left was an eighteen year old Aquamarine, her youngest son, wearing a tuxedo with black bow tie, black suit pants and black polish shoes. To Connie's right was Steven, with some curls dangling from the back of his hair and a five o'clock shadow, wearing a black tuxedo, same as Aquamarine, black suit pants, and black polish shoes. The Gems, including Lapis, Jasper, and Peridot, all stood around her, all wearing formal attire as well. Many other people stood around them, including Greg and the Maheswarans, their hair greying.

On the television, the five people were conversing.

"This election night has had an eight hour period." said one man with brown hair in a neat combed style, "Soon, the next President of the United States will be elected. Let's review."

On the large screen behind them, two pictures came up, one of Connie, and one of her opponent. Her opponent was a white male with grey hair in a half attempt at a comb, an aging face, and around the same height as her. In the picture, he held his head high, looking into the camera with a neutral expression.

"Running for the Democratic candidacy is Whitey J. Carmichael, age sixty two. A lawyer since his early days, he served in the Senate in the years leading up to the War for Earth, seeing first hand experience of the destruction that the Gem Homeworld had brought upon our planet."

The screen then displayed a montage of Homeworld's Set Location Destroyers, hovering over and destroying major American cities.

"He was chosen by President Eisenstein to help rebuild the American justice system, and called for many new progressive laws to be passed so the country could be rebuilt, persuading Congress to pass many of the laws. Many of the laws also promoting social equality and justice."

"A Law and Order candidate." said another man, considerably younger with black hair.

"Indeed, Eugene." replied the brown haired man, "Courts love him. He is very strict on the way courts run, stressing equality for everyone who enters and leaves the courts, he has once stated the Supreme Court is "The ultimate court for the people.". He has pledged to pass more laws that can cut down on crime. Now we have our other candidate."

A picture of Connie appeared, with her giving a smile to the camera.

"Running for the Republican candidacy is Connie Maheswaran Universe, age forty eight."

"Oh, what a character here, Frank." said another man, a black male with greying hair.

"Yes, Gene, Connie Universe has quite a history. Born in a small town in Delmarva, she traveled the state with her parents, before settling down at a young age to a very… peculiar town… She fought in the War for Earth alongside the world famous Crystal Gems."

A photo came up on the big screen of the Crystal Gems, posing for a photo at Area 51, with Connie holding her sword to her shoulder and smiling.

"This is her at Area 51 with the Gems shortly after the truce between the Earth and Homeworld was made. She was twenty four at the time."

"The Crystal Gems have always been strange, Frank." said a middle aged woman with brown hair, "They're aliens from Homeworld, and have lived on this Earth for thousands of years, fighting off both Homeworld and monsters here. It's only after the War for Earth have they actually became a household name."

Frank nodded.

"You have their leader, Garnet, who can see many possible futures. You have Pearl, the distinguished skilled fighter of the bunch. You have Amethyst, the more lively of the bunch. Then there's Lapis Lazuli, able to control water. You have Jasper, the muscle of the group. Then, there's Peridot. Peridot has been planted into the people's minds for many reasons. She was the one who knew how to stop Homeworld in the War for Earth, she has taught us how to reverse engineer many of Homeworld's technology into human use, including the holographic screens we use today, and many more. She is also the lead researcher for NASA, helping their unlock many things, including how to create an infinite fuel source for rockets without depleting a propellant. Many scientific minds have clung to Peridot, asking her for her seemingly endless wisdom."

Peridot blushed and giggled. The others looked to her.

"Fame has its drawbacks." she said.

"Peridot has gone on TV many times to tell humanity of the scientific possibilities of the Universe. She once went on TV and revealed information about black holes that we humans have been unable to find out ourselves."

"But that's not all, Frank." said the woman, "There's Connie's husband.

"Oh yes! We cannot forget about Steven Universe!"

A picture of Steven appeared, wearing his star shirt, smiling into the camera.

"Steven Universe is one character the world has been drawn to. Half human AND half Gem, he has been the interest of the people. He is quite masterful with his Gem powers. At age 50, he has not changed much since age twenty six, when he and the Gems were caught in the spotlight. Using his Gem powers, he is able to control his age. The only difference now is that five o'clock shadow. He is also one of the most well known bodybuilders in the world. Bodybuilding International Magazine even declared him the Strongest Man in the World at age thirty, and he's kept that title ever since."

The screen showed Steven posing for a magazine, lifting weights and smiling.

"He's been featured in many bodybuilding magazines, and has even wrestled Russia's strongest bodybuilder, Anya Lavrentyev, and won."

Steven blushed and looked to Connie, who smiled back at him.

"He sure is some man, huh?" said Gene.

"Yes." said Frank, "Connie had grown up with Steven and the Gems, even becoming a student in the art of swordfighting under Pearl, and has become a prominent martial artist. She'd usually be seen heading to campaign trips, debates and meetings with her sword by her, "Just in case of trouble", she says. She had become mayor of Beach City after the town had financial problems, and, before running for President, had become Senator in Congress. She has a lot of political experience, and has fought for economic gains in the government, especially after the Depression arose."

"Yes, the Depression." said Gene, "Three years ago, the speedy recreation of the Stock Market in response to the War for Earth finally came biting back at us. It collapsed, causing a second Great Depression. Many people out of jobs, and economic crisis all around the world. That crisis, still strong today, is hurting our nation. Connie urged passing of several bills through Congress in order to help the economic system get back on its feet. She has urged deficit spending and government backed programs for large construction programs to put people to work, and provide benefits to the unemployed. She has referred to Franklin Delano Roosevelt's policies in the New Deal, stating that these policies may not immediately stop the Depression, but it will help alleviate it, but overall, it's up to time to stop the Depression. She also believes in social justice, much like Carmichael."

"So it seems that Connie has much more on her agenda then Carmichael, huh?" said the woman.

"Yes, Mary. Very much so." said Frank, "That's one of the reasons why there are so many open supporters for Universe. Another maybe being her party. Connie is an official member of the Republican Party, but she also holds a lot of Democratic views. This way, many Democrats would vote for her for her shared views, and Republicans would also vote for her because she is the candidate for their party. This is something similar to Theodore Roosevelt. He was an official Republican, but held many Democratic views."

"So Connie is a donkey in an elephant's clothing?" said Gene.

"Well, Gene." replied Frank, "Her views are mixed between Democrat and Republican. But her most dominant views admittedly are Democratic."

"So could she be doing this to gain an advantage by attracting both Democrats and Republicans?" asked Gene.

"Quite possibly, Gene."

"So, Frank," said the brown-haired woman, "You mentioned ties to Franklin Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt's ideals here. Connie sure seems to know a lot about history."

"That she does, Mary. Connie is also a strict follower of the Constitution. She studies the Constitution a lot, remembering the many things it states. She has stated before that the Constitution is "The foundation of the American land."."

"But what about Connie's ties with the Crystal Gems, an ALIEN species from a planet that was our enemy at one point." said Eugene.

"Well, Eugene, that's a good question. There are a vast number of Americans who have a distrust for the Gems, who Connie has proclaimed as her bodyguards. A few government members think the same, having aliens walk around in the White House. But, many people who lived before the War on Earth, especially military veterans, have backed up Connie in her acquaintance with the Gems. I mean, she and the Gems are international heroes."

"Then there's the problems on the world scale, Frank." said a bald man sitting on the other end.

"Yes, especially France…"

The screen behind them displayed a line of French soldiers, wearing Blue and red uniforms, holding long single shot rifles fixed with bayonets and large cylindrical helmets made of steel, reminiscing the Napoleonic times, walked in unison, firing volleys as they walked. Other people in front of them held protective shields reverse engineered from Gem technology, allowing them not to get hit, but still allowing their side to fire through them.

"As the Depression hit France, one man promised to get them out of it. Jacques Lacroix."

The screen showed a middle aged bearded man with black hair, looking to the camera and smiling.

"Running as the new President of France, soon after being elected, he overthrew the Parliamentary Government and established a totalitarian empire under his rule, declaring himself Emperor of France, and brought France back to the age of Napoleon."

The screen now showed Lacroix wearing a blue uniform of high ranking status in the French army, much like Napoleon, with several medals on his torso.

"Combining the old with the new, he has incorporated Napoleonic tactics in his army. Many of his army's moves is simply a long line of soldiers walking, rifles out, firing at volleys, with protector shields in front of them. And, if necessary, they charge straight towards the enemy, bayonets attached. You have the cavalry, no longer using horses, but advanced Crawlers."

The screen showed a line of French cavalrymen, on unique vehicles, which were like large wheels, with the driver in the middle. They held staffs that flashed with electricity at the end. The row of "Crawlers" as they are called, sped towards German soldiers, the cavalrymen striking the soldiers with their staffs, giving off powerful electric shocks onto the soldiers, falling over. Another cavalryman stopped his Crawler, which deployed four metallic legs, which now made the crawler walk like a spiders, until stopping. The driver dismounted and crouched, holding a shorter version of the single shot rifle the infantry used, and without a bayonet. They shot once and reloaded.

Then, the screen showed soldiers wearing more decorative cylindrical shakos, with a red pom pom, loading an artillery gun and firing, reloading, then firing again. Then, it cut to a distant shot of a shell exploding. Then, it showed missile launchers firing, missiles zooming across the battlefield.

"But, Lacroix knows that this is still the modern age, and simple ground attacks will not always ensure victory, so he still incorporates modern weaponry into other parts of his army. Such as air to ground infantry."

The screen showed French helicopters and hovering jets slowly descend in a French street, soldiers pouring out and taking positions.

"You still have a powerful French Air Force dominating the air."

It showed French jets firing missiles at German positions. The French also could be seen using both ground-to-air missiles and reverse engineered laser technology downing British jets.

"Tanks speeding across the battlefield."

The screen showed French tanks speeding through. An enemy tank shell hit one, but a deflector shield previously unseen protected the tank from being hit.

"And let's not forget their Navy. Mass-producing advanced ships, they have been patrolling the seas of their colonies, and attempting to block Britain's trade coming in and out."

It showed modern French ships sailing the waters, overlooking the British coast, and a view from the British shores, as citizens sit on the beach, watching the ships sail by.

"Oh, did I forget to mention? Their skirmishers. Much like the skirmishers of the Napoleonic times, Lacroix's skirmisher regiments use more specialized formations, such as arrow formations, or split into small groups, using cover to their use."

It showed a skirmisher regiment, wearing green uniforms, in an arrow formation, crouching, firing at will. Soldiers holding protector shields were proned in front of them so they don't get shot from behind. A German soldier threw a grenade, which went over one of the shields, exploding, killing a few in the formation, and the soldiers around it holding shields. This caused the rest of the formation to retreat. Then, the screen showed another skirmisher regiment firing behind cover, such as buildings, gates, etc.

"Since his ascendance as Emperor of France, Lacroix has been doing lots of work. Besides just providing economic relief after the rise of the Depression, AND changing up the government, he has been attempting to get back territory that France had acquired through its history. He has succeeded in most, including acquiring slips of West Africa, like Benin, and even attempted to negotiate Algeria's allegiance to France, but they declined. He had also secretly staged government coups in many small African island nations, like Mauritius, and establishing naval bases. And in another stunning move, had gained control of Haiti, right here on the North American continent, only 800 miles from the US. This has brought concern in the US of an attack by coast, particularly in the state of Sunshine."

"But, Frank," said Gene, "if you remember, shortly after gaining Luxembourg and Monaco, and the UE's denouncement of France as a member, Lacroix stated he will "Eradicate" France's greatest historical enemies, Britain, Germany, and Russia. He does not have hatred for the US."

"Yes, that is correct." said Frank, "But after President Montague's declaration of war on France after the UE's decision to stop Lacroix, Lacroix may use Haiti to launch attacks."

"Good thing France erased its nuclear arsenal in the Nuclear Treaty signed six years ago." said Eugene.

"Yes. A relief." said Frank.

"There's the issue that is getting messy in Europe, Frank." said Gene, "Only a few days ago, the French army had stormed the Germans in the forests of the Vosges Mountains, causing the Germans to retreat out of the mountains, possibly being pulled back over the Rhine into Germany."

"So what would this mean for the next president?" said Mary.

"Well, they've got a heavy burden on their shoulder." said Frank, "Let's look at the scoreboard."

The screen showed the scoreboard.

"Carmichael is up to 200 electoral votes, and Universe 250! Universe would only need 20 more electoral votes to win."

The people looked to Connie and smiled.

"Soon enough, election night will come to an end." said Frank.

A Few Minutes Later

"Carmichael now has 215 electoral votes, and Universe 268. Only two more for her."

The group were tense, waiting for the votes to reach 270. Carmichael's gained five. Connie one.

Then.

"270!" Universe has 270 electoral votes! She is now the President-Elect of the United States!"

Steven smiled hugged Connie, kissing her cheek several times. Aquamarine hugged her as well, the Gems cheering her on. The Maheswarans gave big smiles.

"You did it, honey!" said Steven, kissing her cheek for the fifth time, "I'm so proud of you!"

Then, Connie's Vice Presidential candidate, a young man in his late thirties with neatly combed brown, just a few inches taller than her, shook her hand.

"Congratulations… Madam President."

"And congratulations to you, too." said Connie, "We're in this together."

She turned to Steven.

"And you'll be the First Gentleman."

She held both of his hands. He smiled.

"And not First Boy."

They both laughed.

They looked to the television screen, showing the rally hall in Capitol Hall, filled with people cheering and whistling, holding banners saying "THE UNIVERSE HAS OPENED DOORS FOR US!" or "UNIVERSE FOR PREZ". Connie turned to the group and smiled.

"Well... It's time..."

She and the group walked off into another room. On the television, a man spoke.

"In a few minutes, President-Elect Universe will give her victory speech. In three months, she will take the office of President of the United States…"