Hello guys, and welcome to "All That Glitters". A big thanks to flying ducks298 for coming up with this story! Well, what are we waiting for? Let's begin chapter one, shall we?
Chapter One: Who Is It?
As Rose's gem glowed, she saw tears run down Garnet, Amethyst, and especially Pearl's face(s). "I know this will be upsetting for you," started Rose, "but you will get to meet baby Steven, and I left a little friend with him – Greg will show you once Steven is born! I love you, my gems, and I hope you will love Steven. Take care." There was a bright pink flash, causing everyone to close their eyes. In Rose's place was a small, squiggly laughing baby.
Garnet picked him up. He would be such a good member of the team once he was capable of using his powers and controlling them. She smiled at the thought and kissed his gem. Steven giggled, maybe because the kiss tickled, or maybe because he felt loved.
Pearl couldn't bear to look at Steven's glowing gem – why had Rose left them to take care of him like that? Why did Greg and Rose even plan to have a baby, knowing that Rose would have to destroy her physical form? It pained her to even think about how Rose chose Greg over herself. It was frustrating, to say the least.
Amethyst was speechless. Of course she would miss Rose, but she would love to meet and play with little Steven. She couldn't wait until he would be at a suitable age for playing. She would really miss Rose, because if Rose wasn't ever made, there would be no "Rebellion", no meeting Pearl or Garnet, no meeting Rose, and she would still be in the Kindergarten. She felt pained but excited for the new baby.
Greg kissed Steven. Surely he would miss his beautiful, caring, sympathetic wife, but she was willing to give up her physical form to have their first and only son. Steven would be the best family member, who could keep the family in harmony, and would love them very much. Seeing Steven for the first time was amazing, and the gem glow he produced was beautiful. Everyone had a pinkish tint on their faces from the glow, and once they changed him later on his glow was now only slightly but still very visible through his red onesie.
Greg, Pearl, Amethyst, Garnet, and even Steven all had one thought in common. Garnet wouldn't dare use her future vision, knowing that would spoil the surprise. Their question was, Who was the little friend?
Okay guys, don't worry, these chapters will be much longer. See you again in other stories and/or chapter two!