To Be a gem

by Cfintimidator

After a mission Steven is severely hurts and is forced to retreat to his gem but when he comes out he is not the Steven you know anymore. Something Extraordinary happens! PG for Thematic elements and Violence

2. The Training: Shapeshifting

THE NEXT DAY

"Now Steven, today all 3 of us will teach you about shapeshifting, strength, and endurance using swords." Pearl said.

"Are you ready for your training, Steven" Pearl asked.

"Yes!" Steven said excitingly.

"Great, Let's get started." Pearl said.

ON THE BEACH

"Now learning to shapeshifting is easy, first you have to think about want you want to turn into, then just picture it in your mind" Amethyst explained. "But remember, you have to be relaxed to shapeshift right, remember last time with the cat fingers."

"Yeah" Steven said frantically from the incident.

"Don't worry, you're a gem, just like the rest of us, I know you can make it through with it." Amethyst said for encouragement while patting Steven on the back.

"Thanks, Amethyst." He said.

"Anyways, you could try to turn into an animal like a bird." Amethyst said.

"Here I'll show you I will turn into a bird like an owl." The purple gem shapeshifts into an owl and flys towards Steven.

"See, It's not that complicating to do." Amethyst flew back to her spot and returns into her normal form.

"Ok, your turn, Steven! I shapeshifted into owl, so why don't you try shapeshifting into a bird!" Amethyst said in excitement.

"Y'know, I thought of turning into a falcon, that'd be awesome!"

But before Amethyst could respond, Steven's gem glowed and he turned into a small falcon- yet the reddish color of his shirt.

Amethyst gasped. "Steven…"

Steven looked down at himself, and gasped in surprise too. "I… I did it?!" He said in surprise.

"Good job, Steven, you finally shapeshifted for the first time." Amethsyt said.

"We should show Pearl, and Garnet, they'll be amazed from what I did." Steven said.

Steven spread his wings, flapping his wings a little. He flew up a little afterwards, circling above Amethyst.

Crystal Temple

"Do you think he finally managed to properly shapeshift?"

Garnet adjusted her shades.

"Don't get your hopes up, Pearl. Just wait and see what happens.

Amethyst came through the door.

"Hey guys check out Steven." He swooped over to the three gems and finally lands on the floor, but decided to return to his regular form.

"Wow, that was amazing." He said.

"He did it, He actually, did it." Pearl said.

"Good Job, Steven." Garnet said.