Chapter 2
Finn the human. He was inside a darkened room. He had a powerful sword of pure energy that he had procured. A robot appeared behind him. It was 9 feet tall with gatling guns for arms and treadmill legs. He leapt into the air to dodge the gatling guns. He had leapt higher than usual, stabbing the robot in the head. He fired an energy blast into another robot's head, taking it out. He jumped down and cut one leg off of a robot, causing it to fall down. He cut the gun off its arm, and grabbing it, and shredding the other robots apart. Princess Bubblegum walked into the room, causing it to light up and the robots to return to their original starting positions.
Princess Bubblegum: "Nice moves."
Finn: "Thanks. These new bionic implants are really working well."
Princess Bubblegum: "That's good."
Finn: "What do you need?"
Princess Bubblegum: "Ford wants to see you."
Finn: "Why me?"
Princess Bubblegum: "Not just you. Everyone. Steven, Star, Mabel, Bobert, Mordecai, Beemo, and you."
Finn: "What's the reason?"
Princess Bubblegum: "There's been an incident. Steven and some of his team were trying to apprehend Jasper, but it ended in over a dozen deaths. They're calling everybody in to discuss some new rules."
A couple hours later, Steven Universe, Star Butterfly, Mabel Pines, Mordecai, Beemo, Finn, and Bobert were in a conference room, with Ford in front of the conference table next to a monitor.
Ford: "Welcome everyone. I know you might be wondering why you're here."
Bobert: "I believe specifications were "New Rules".
Ford: "Yes. 4 years ago, Vilgax attacked our dimensions. His invasion created a permanent tether between multiple realities. Despite our best efforts, we were never able to close the rifts. Instead, we permanently conglomerated our worlds, using the rifts to travel to and from our realities. In response to this, we formed the UDC. United Dimensions Council. I'm one of the representatives."
Star Butterfly: "We already know this stuff."
Ford: "Right. While many people see you as heroes, some would actually prefer the word, 'Vigilantes.'
Beemo: "What word would you use?"
Ford: "Peacekeepers. I understand how much you provide for our worlds, but unfortunately, many don't agree."
Ford turned on the monitor.
Ford: "Ooo."
The monitor showed Finn, Jake the dog, Steven, Garnet, Star, and Marco Diaz battling aliens in the land of Ooo. The screen was marked "Vilgax Invasion."
Ford: "Elmore."
The monitor showed Steven and Mordecai battling enemy soldiers in the city of Elmore. The screen was marked "Jasper attack."
Ford: "Gravity Falls."
When Ford said this, there was insecurity in his voice, as it was during the battle in Gravity falls, his great nephew, Dipper Pines was killed. The battle showed Steven, Garnet, Finn, Jake, Star, Marco, Beemo, Mabel and Dipper battling demons on a floating Gravity Falls. The screen was marked, "Bill Cipher Offensive." Dipper was using a form of super speed, while Beemo was upgraded with a flight pack and a side mounted laser weapon.
Ford: "The City."
The monitor showed the aftermath of the battle earlier. Mabel tried to look away.
Steven: "Ok. That's enough. Turn it off."
Ford turned off the monitor.
Ford: "I'm sorry. Fortunately, there is a way for people to look at you more favorably."
Ford pulled out a large booklet, marked Dimensional Accords. He began handing out copies of it to everyone as he explained them.
Ford: "The Dimensional Accords. These will pass a law that requires your groups activities to be under full surveillance of the Council. You will no longer be your own entity, but rather soldiers for the Council."
Steven: "You want us to give up our control of our group?"
Ford: "Not me. You have 3 days to sign on to these accords. That's when their ratified in Elmore."
Star: "What if we come to a decision they don't like?"
Ford: "Then they'll brand you as criminals, or you retire."
The group were in a resting room, arguing about the accords.
Mordecai: "We can't sign on to these. It was our freedom from government that helped us save the day so many times."
Bobert: "You speak of going against the UDC. They have the power to have you arrested on sight. Maybe worse."
Mordecai: "Of course you would go with them. You're a robot, you'll do whatever they program you to do."
Bobert: "This comes from my own calculations."
Beemo: "I have an idea of why this is happening. In the past, much destruction occurs when we engage. Our involvement invites challengers, who want to test our strength. Even when we win, it's not a great win. Lives are lost. I think signing the accords, will reduce loss of life."
Mordecai: "What about you, Finn? You haven't said anything in a while."
Steven: "He's already made up his mind."
Finn: "I'm signing on."
Steven: "Why?"
Finn: "Gravity Falls. I summoned Bill Cipher. He tried to destroy the world. We beat him, but so many people were killed. I have to sign on to the accords. We need to be put in check. Whatever form that takes "
Steven: "Finn. I get it. You trying to make up for what happened in Gravity Falls, and I support you one hundred percent. We may not be perfect, but the safest hands are still our own."
Star: "Finn is right. We've made some very public mistakes. Even if we sign away our separation, we still are in control of our own actions."
Finn: "You agreed with me."
Star: "I wish I could take that back."
Finn: "Too late. You said it. You're on my side."
Steven: "We'll talk more about this later. I gotta meet somebody for lunch."
Steven was in a coffee shop. A red female robin named Margaret served him a cup of coffee.
Margaret: "Anything else I can get you Steven?"
Steven: "I think I'll have a donut."
Margaret: "Sure thing."
Steven: "Thanks, Margaret."
Steven's friend from Beach City, Connie, walked into the coffee shop.
Connie: "Hi Steven!"
Steven: "Hey, Connie."
Connie: "How have things been for you?"
Steven: "Can I ask you something?"
Connie: "Sure."
Steven: "Have you ever had a time in your life, where you had to make a choice? But everyone was telling you to make a choice you didn't want to make?"
Connie: "Yeah. I wanted to hang out with you more often, but my parents were against it. I stood by what I wanted and supported what I believe in. Now look where we are."
Steven gave Connie a hug.
Steven: "That's all I needed to hear."
Beemo was in the resting area cooking a stew. Mabel smelled the stew and walked into the room.
Beemo: "Hello, Mabel. I made you a stew!"
Mabel: "It's for me? Thank you."
Beemo: "With all that's going on, I thought this would make you feel better."
Mabel grabbed a spoon and tried it.
Mabel: "Tasty. Thanks Beemo. I can't have any right now, I'm going to see my friends. We're checking out Beach City."
Beemo: "Uh. You can't do that."
Beemo ran in front of her.
Mabel: "Why aren't you letting me leave?"
Beemo: "Finn thought you should stay here, until the incident blows over."
Mabel: "You're not gonna let me leave?"
Beemo: "It's for your protection."
Mabel: "Aw, man."
3 days later, a press conference was held in the city of Elmore. Inside, Star was wearing a professional business suit. Skipps approached her.
Skipps: "Star Butterfly."
Star: "Hi! You must be Skipps."
Skipps: "That would be me."
Star: "Politics seem to suit you well."
Skipps: "Yeah. Knowledge of everything in the universe can be usually helpful."
Many members of the council began the discussion.
Council member: "As you know, we are here to ratify the Dimensional Accords."
Council member 2: "Is it really surprising that the most powerful people in the universe would be a center of controversy?"
Council member 3: "We as a population in these worlds have been looking for saviors. And now that we have them, we can't figure out if they're good or not?"
Council member 4: "We're talking about enhanced beings who would challenge our own sense of priority in the universe."
Council member: "Human beings have a horrible track record of following people with great power and no restraints."
Council member 5: "Lack of restraint and power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts. This takes that and gets rid of what would be their downfall."
Council member 3: "They're just kids, first of all. Second of all, they're just kids trying to do the right thing. We cannot criticize for their correct decisions."
Council member 4: "The world has asked what they can do, but nobody asks what they should do."
During this conversation, Skipps noticed a news van outside the building. Two people looked in the back, then yelled to everybody before running from it.
Skipps: "Everybody get down!"
The news van exploded, killing most of the council members. Star managed to erect a shield over herself in time, keeping her safe. Skipps was injured, but he was alive. He looked around as ash and soot covered the bodies of those that lie around him.
