Steven's DC Universe:
Dawn of the Trinity
(Note: Sorry this was supposed to come out sooner, but I got a little sidetracked with other stuff. Anyway here's the first chapter of our story bringing us back to the present and showing us a Post-Brainiac world. How are Superman and the CG's handling themselves, what is Steven up to? Read on and find out. :D
Chapter 1
Present day, Off the coast of Florida
A cruise ship was sailing across calm waters music coming from the boat. On board people were enjoying themselves as they swam in the pool, relaxed and played amongst each other. A young girl of 5 was leaning on the railing and looking out to the sea. A toy dolphin in hand as she imagined it swimming across the open sea. She hummed to herself as she played until she noticed something. Far from the boat, she saw bubbles in the ocean. Like something was under the surface of it causing them. The girl tried to focus on the bubbles, but a boy who ran behind her bumped her back. She yelped as she held onto the railing dropping her dolphin toy into the sea. She let out a disappointed whine, reaching out for it but unable to get it. Her eyes for a moment wandered up to where the bubbles were, only to see they were gone. She was confused by the disappearance but more concerned about her toy. Looking to where it fell in the water. However, right where it dropped the bubbles were now there. The girl looked at the spot in wonder.
Suddenly there was a 'BOOM' that filled the air and something flew out of the water. The girl stepped back from the railing and watched the object soar over the ship. It hung over the boat for a moment before plummeting towards the deck of the vessel. Soon more people noticed this and ran out of its way as it crashed onto a table of food. The girl approached the table along with the other patrons of the ship hearing a light groan.
Amethyst rubbed her head in pain, picking herself up off the table. She shook her head and moved the hair from her eyes looking at the group of humans who were staring at her in surprise.
"Hey... sorry about that," Amethyst said standing up and dusting herself off
Everyone continued to stare as she walked past them towards the railing. She stopped however when the little girl pulled on her hair.
"WHOA! Watch the hair dude! What's up?" Amethyst said surprised looking at the girl
The girl directly pointed to Amethyst hair. Amethyst checked the area she was pointing at and touched a dolphin toy that was tangled in her hair.
"Oh, this yours?" Amethyst said, pulling it out and the girl nodded. Amethyst handed her the toy, and then the ship shook, startling everyone
"You should probably find your parents and get inside. This ships about to get rocked," Amethyst said to the girl, just as an enormous tentacle emerged from the water.
Everyone let out a panicked scream as they looked at the tentacle as it hung over the deck. Though upon closer inspection, Pearl could be seen hanging onto her spear. Which was stabbed into the appendage as it flailed around.
"AMETHYST! WE NEED YOU RIGHT NOW!" Pearl yelled as she hung on
"HOLD YOUR HORSES! I'M COMING!" Amethyst yelled looking up at her as the people ran past her to get inside the ship
Just then, six more tentacles emerged from sea surrounding the cruise ship writhing about.
"Oh boy." Amethyst said, worried as she summoned her whip
Passengers all over the cruise ship were in a panic as they saw the large tentacles that surrounded them. Each was reaching the sky and as thick as three minivans stacked atop each other. One of the limbs stiffened and then came crashing down towards the funnel of the ship. People screamed as they saw it coming, but then something shot out of the sea. It wasn't another tentacle, it was Garnet. With a gauntlet on one hand, she got in the path of the crashing appendage and punched it before it could hit. Her blow deflected the blow back into the water but sent her flying back into the funnel denting it. Just then another tentacle stiffened up, only it didn't come crashing down. Instead from its flesh it began to shoot something out. It appeared to be multiple star-shaped projectiles heading towards a group of running passengers.
"AMETHYST! THE HUMANS!" Garnet yelled pulling herself out of the funnel
"ON IT!" Amethyst shouted as she jumped in front of them
She then began to swing her whip around to create a shield wildly. The projectiles impacted and shattered as soon as then met her whip. Some embedding into the ground before her, showing their sharpness. Pearl was seeing Amethyst defend the humans, pulled out her spear and leaped towards the tentacle that was attacking her fellow gem. She pointed her weapon and fired two energy projectiles at it, causing the limb to stop attacking.
"I was doing fine," Amethyst said with a smirk as Pearl landed beside her
"I know you were," Pearl said smiling, just as Garnet landed next to them
"We let this go on for too long now that these humans are in danger. Gems, bring this squid down!" Garnet said as the Crystal Gems readied for battle
Metropolis, Daily Planet
"KENT!" Lois yelled walking through the bullpen
"Hey Grant, have you seen Smallville?" Lois asked Kat who was sitting on a desk
"Why? Finally deciding to make a move on the handsome farm boy?" Kat said with a smirk
"Ha-ha, I need those STAR lab notes he has for an article. And when did you start calling him handsome?" Lois asked
"He has a certain charm to him, it grew on me after a while. You have to admit, there's something about him. Plus if he's that tall he has to have big-!"
"OKAY, Kat! Just tell me where to find Clark." Lois interrupted.
"If you're looking for four-eyes, he went on a donut run for the bullpen." Steve Lombard said leaning in
"Isn't that Jimmy's job?" Lois asked
"He's starting his Live Vlog. Clark volunteered so he can focus on that." Ron Troupe said
"Seriously Kent?" Lois groaned
Just then the elevator opened and a person carried a stack of donuts and coffee. As soon as they walked into the Bullpen, they were immediately stormed by the employees grabbing various things and throwing out thanks. After a few minutes, Clark Kent was left standing there holding a cappuccino and a single donut.
"Helpful as ever, Kent." Lois said walking towards him
"Just being a team player. Jimmy was going to start his Vlog, and you know how he loves it, and he's doing a great job-." Clark began to list
"Yeah, I know. Is that a double vanilla café with a double chocolate donut?" Lois asked, looking at his hands
"O-oh, yeah. You didn't ask, but I thought you'd want something. Everyone else got something, and this is your favorite." Clark said handing it to her
"Sweet as apple pie from the farm Kent, as always," Lois said taking the cup and walking away
"U-um... your donut, Lois," Clark said holding it up
"Eat it. It's yours. Call it thanks. And get me those notes from STAR Labs." Lois said getting a nod from Clark
Just then Perry White entered the Bullpen holding a remote
"Look, alive people! We got news happening right now!" Perry said getting everyone's attention as he pointed to the TV
With a click of the remote, the TV turned on showing a live news report
"We have just received a report that a Nautilus Cruise is under some kind of attack off the coast of Port Canaveral, Florida. From radio transmissions, it is said that the ship is being attacked by…. a giant squid. They have also said that the Crystal Gems from the Brainiac Attack 6 months ago are on the scene fighting-." The anchorman said
"We got gem action, people! And people are going to want to know what's up. Let's get a move on, people! Kent, I need-!" Perry said turning to Clark's cubicle only to find it empty a stack of papers with a post-it note that said 'For Lois' on it
"DAMMIT KENT!" Perry yelled
"I'm on it Chief." Lois said as she grabbed her jacket, going for the elevator
"At least someone's here when I need them! Where does he go?!" Perry grumbled going back to his office
Clark as soon as he saw the report took off and up the stair becoming a blur unseen by anyone. He quickly reached the roof and burst through the door a determined look in his eyes. He removed and pocketed his glasses revealing his ethereal blues. He reached for his suit and with a single tug, pulled the blue jacket and white dress shirt wide open showing a blue suit and a crimson 'S.'
Lois Lane had just exited the building when a boom filled the air. Soon she and everyone around her looked up to the sky to see a red blur tear through the clouds. A small smile grew on Lois's face as she watched.
Cruise Ship
Pearl fired her energy bolts at the tentacles trying to keep them from hitting the ship while Amethyst had swung onto the second funnel to try and reach one. Garnet had just fired her gauntlets at one, clicking her tongue in frustration.
"We should've finished this in the cave!" Garnet yelled annoyed
"I know! If this thing hits the ship, these people would be in danger. We're too far from the coast to get any help. If the ship is damaged-!" Pearl said
Then suddenly the entire ship shook making the gems freeze, and soon an alarm blared on board the vessel.
"Oh no!" Garnet said her eyes widening
"What just happened?" Amethyst asked
"I looked into the future. I saw the ship sinking! This thing is going to drag this ship and everyone on it down!" Garnet yelled
"Where's the damage?" Amethyst yelled
"It must be below deck somewhere!" Pearl said
"Then let's down there and fix it!" Amethyst said
"What can we do to fix a ship?" Pearl said
"I'm heading below deck to see what I can do. You two need to stay up here and make sure that thing doesn't-AMETHYST!" Garnet yelled in a panic
Amethyst eyes widened as she looked up and saw a tentacle coming at her. The last funnel snapped and Amethyst was sent flying into the horizon. Pearl screamed out for her friend and Garnet looked on horror. Just then, from behind a tentacle, came another tentacle that attacked Garnet. She was knocked into the air and onto another mast, the tentacle quickly wrapped around her keeping her pinned to it. Pearl wanted to rush in and help but was dealing with two limbs trying to smash the ship. Garnet gritted her teeth as she was slowly being crushed. Another tentacle rose over her, and she could see that it was getting ready to fire projectiles at her. She closed her eyes and braced herself hearing them fire, but nothing happened.
"Hey Garnet," Amethyst said happily
Garnet opened her eyes and indeed saw Amethyst before her, though she was being held. She looked up her eyes meeting a strong set of blue eyes.
"I caught her on the way here," Superman said confidently
"Thanks," Amethyst said as she flipped off him and landed on the deck to continue the fight
"Need a hand?" Superman asked
"That would be appreciated," Garnet said
Superman nodded taking a breath and blowing an icy blue mist onto the tentacle that was crushing Garnet. Within seconds the limb was covered in ice, and with a simple gesture, Garnet broke free. Superman smiled but saw a tentacle begin to fire onto some people who were trying to get inside. Superman quickly got in front of them the stars bouncing off his chest as the people ran inside. A quick blast of Heat vision at them sent them retreating back. Superman then joined the gems on the deck.
"What's the situation?" Superman asked
"We kinda let things get out of hand during a mission," Amethyst said
"It left its hiding spot and got these humans in peril," Pearl said
"I saw the ship sinking in a vision," Garnet said
"Yeah, I see a massive hole below deck." Superman said using his X-Ray vision to look through the ship
"Think you can patch it up?" Garnet asked
"Give 3 minutes. Can you keep this thing occupied?" Superman asked
"We can finish this in 2," Amethyst said confidently
Superman smiled at the three as they were covered by a massive shadow. The heroes looked up to see four tentacles over them. They showed no fear but instead smiled as they readied themselves.
Daily Planet Closet, Metropolis
"Hello and welcome my 3 million-plus followers and still growing, to this week's edition of our newly christened Supers Watch. Brought to you by The Daily Planet. The premiere paper for all your news on Superman, gems, and more. As always I am your host, Ace Photographer for the Planet, James Bartholomew Olsen. Ready to give you the news on the hidden super-powered beings slowly making themselves known across our fine country." Jimmy said sitting at a small desk with a camera and laptop setup
"And I have a special treat for you today folks. Back by popular demand, let's hear it for my good friend BeachStar13. How is ya doing buddy?" Jimmy asked turning on his laptop the screen turned away from the camera
"It's nice to be on again Jimmy." Steven said appearing on the screen
"It appears that the folks really liked our back and forth last time. But as you all know, due to personal reasons, BeachStar's identity will remain a secret." Jimmy explained
"Thanks again for that. It means a lot," Steven says
"Hey, anything for a pal. But before we get into today's topic, we have a breaking news bulletin just incoming. Apparently, a cruise ship of the coast of Port Canaveral is under attack by a monster. Currently, the Crystal Gems and Superman are engaging it. A local news copter has just flown over and we are now getting a live feed of the battle. What do you say BeachStar? Wanna watch?" Jimmy asked as he typed on the laptop
"Yes, I do," Steven said with a laugh as Jimmy pulled up the live feed
Cruise ship
Superman unleashed a torrent of his super breath forcing the tentacles back as the heroes dispersed across the deck. The gems began to fight the limbs as Superman dived into the water.
"Huh, why is he going into the water?" Steven asked
"If I'm to guess, there may be some damage to the underbelly that needs repairing," Jimmy said
Superman flew under the boat for a moment. His eyesight catching the beast that the tentacles were attached to. The creature roared at Superman and as it bared its fangs at him. He saw two twinkles from within its mouth. He knew that was the gem. He thought about diving in a pulling them out, but screams drew him back to the ship. As he predicted, there was a cut on the bottom and water was spewing in. With his X-Ray, he saw that there were people trapped in the engine room as it began to fill. Superman took off going through the cut and ending up in the engine room. With a quick reassurance to the trapped crew members, Superman began welding the hole in the ship.
"If there's any damage, I'm sure some quick heat vision can fix it up really quick," Steven says
"Indeed. But if the engine room gets damaged, they're gonna be a lot worse off. He's gonna have to do something about the water." Jimmy says
"And the gems have to handle that monster," Steven says
On the deck, the gems defended the ship. Keeping the tentacles from striking the boat in any way. Pearl and Amethyst were having an easy enough time fighting, both their weapons having long-range capabilities. Garnet, aside from her rocket punch, had to be more creative. Aside from throwing things on the deck at it, Garnet then focused on the broken funnel.
"Looks like Garnet is taking the lead. She's telling the gems somethings," Jimmy says
"Oh Garnet. Always the leader, taking charge," Steven says with admiration
On her command, Amethyst tied her whip onto one of the tentacles and with Pearl's help, kept it steady. Pearl stabbed her spear into the deck and Amethyst tied the whip around it as they held onto it. As the tentacle writhed about trying to break free Garnet leaped over it and delivered a powerful punch. With a POW that shook the whole ship and the appendage was shot down onto the broken funnel, impaling itself. The tentacle writhed about in pain as Pearl jumped up and fired two spears into it as well making sure it was pinned to the deck.
"And that is two tentacles down. Really knocking out these problems." Steven said
"Yep, but there's still whatever these things are connected to." Jimmy shot in
Just then Superman burst from the water and after blasting some of the tentacles with his heat vision, landed on the deck with the gems. They talked for a few seconds. Superman nodding to what they were saying. He then took off into the water again as the gems split up across the deck.
"Looks like they're already about to work that out," Steven said smiling
The water began to bubble and the ship began to shake. The people panicked for a second, but that quickly turned into awe as they watched the water. From the water they watched a massive beast emerge from the water, the thing the tentacles were attached to. The people screamed as they looked at its giant maw and razor-sharp teeth, thinking it was going to eat them. But they're screaming died down as it became clear that it was floating, its tentacles thrashing about as it tried to get free. They looked up and saw that Superman was holding up the base of the beast. With a sly smile, Superman tossed up the creature into the air.
As it was suspended Superman unleashed his freeze breath onto the beast. It roared as it was encased in ice unable to move. The people's eyes widened as the frozen monster began to descend on the ship, but Superman kept his confident smirk. Just then three blurs shot past the smiling Superman and through the beast, it's body cracking and then finally shattering into dozens of ice chunks and shards.
"THAT WAS AWESOME!" Jimmy yelled excited
"I KNOW!" Steven said equally excited
Superman then began to punch the falling chunks into the ocean and away from the boat as the gems landed on deck. Superman focused on the falling debris until narrowing his vision on a single fragment. He quickly zoomed towards it and caught it. He created a hole with his heat vision and reached inside the chunk. He searched around inside until he pulled out two quartz gems. He smiled at them as he dropped the fragment into the water. Superman then reached for his waist pressing one of the sections on his waist opening it up. He pulled out what looked like a small crystal flute, he put it to his lips and lifted the two gems up. Superman then lightly blew into it and from it, a blue bubble began to form The bubbles encased one of the gems letting it float inside. Superman did the same to the other, holding two bubbles. He then flipped his device around, pointing the part that his mouth was on at the bubbles. And after a quick poke with it, the bubble and the gem vanished. He did the same with the other.
"I've heard he's done this before. I wonder what he does with them gems?" Jimmy asked curiously as Steven giggled on the other side
Superman landed on the deck as the passengers began to surround him. Giving him thanks and asking for autographs. Superman, with a small smile, started to calm the crowd. Another group approached the Crystal Gems who appeared to be leaving. While Garnet and Pearl were not interested in the attention, Amethyst seemed to be more into it as she took a picture with one of the people, only to be dragged away by Pearl as they jumped into the water.
"Looks like Superman's gonna help them get to shore," Steven says
"Those gems never stay for long after they save the day," Jimmy says
"They never were the type to soak in fame. Well Amethyst does, but the others, not so much," Steven says
"Yeah, well aside from that live event, let's get to some user comments and see what you have to say about our changing world. BeachStar, would you like to take the lead?" Jimmy asks
"Thank you. Okay, let's see 'What are your thoughts on the criminal Toyman who Superman brought down last month?' Oh yeah, that guy." Steven says
"Well, Mr. Schott was obviously very disturbed. Though I can't blame him after what Bruno Mannheim did to him. Luckily, Superman stopped him before anyone could get hurt." Jimmy said
"They were certainly weird crimes. I never thought you could make toys dangerous with exploding cars and acid spitting dolls," Steven says
"Indeed. My turn. 'Is Superman active in Central City? There's a lot of rumors going on about a red blur.' Ah this one. Well my viewer, I can say with 75% certainty that the blur of Central city is not Superman. Superman's own heroics, and whatever this is, don't match up while he's out doing other things. He's fast, but he can't be at two places at once." Jimmy says
"Could it be another person with powers? A new hero?" Steven says excitedly
"It very well may be. And we'll get you more as it develops." Jimmy says
"It's me again. 'Why haven't Superman and the Crystal Gems intervened with the African Crisis? They could solve it so easily.' Hmmm." Steven says in deep thought
"The situation over there is incredibly volatile. Certain situations can't be solved with punching sadly. And while the U.S. is okay with Superman and the gems, other countries appear to be on edge with them, not wanting them in. I heard the gems were in Russia and were fired upon after saving a family." Jimmy explains
"People are still scared," Steven says sadly
"It's a big change and change is scary. But I'm sure more will come around once they see they're the good guys. Come on, read one more comment." Jimmy says smiling
"Okay. 'Everyone says there's a vigilante in Star City and that it's unprecedented. But everyone is forgetting the Bat of Gotham.' The Bat of Gotham?" Steven asked confused
"Oh my! You've never heard of…. The Batman?" Jimmy says with a smirk
"No, I haven't," Steven says bluntly
"It started about 4 years ago in Gotham City. Reports of a winged creature soaring the skies. Then criminals started popping up tied to posts or hanging off roof. Some beaten up pretty bad. They swore that they were attacked by a monster,. That none of their weapons could hurt it and it moved faster than their eyes could track. They say he can walk in the shadows. That he's a demon from hell and that he… SUCKS THE BLOOD OF HIS VICTIMS!" Jimmy yells threateningly scaring Steven
"Or so they say. The GCPD has sworn up and down that there's no Bat. Though with all the crime bosses taken down there, the weird stuff I hear about that city, and how weird the world is, apparently I inclined to believe this story." Jimmy says
"He…. takes down crime bosses. That means he's a good guy, right?" Steven says nervously
"With what the rumors say about the criminals he leaves behind, it's certainly can be debated. Well, that's all the time we have for today. Thanks for coming on BeachStar13." Jimmy says appreciating it
"Happy to be on Jimmy," Steven says. Still a little shaken by the story
"And to all of you at home, stay tuned-!" Jimmy says until the live feed was paused
A figure closes a laptop with a huff as it leaned back on a chair.
"If you think the world is weird now, wait till you get a load of me." A young female voice says as she flashes a smile
She looks at a wall that was filled with newspaper clipping and photos of Superman and the Crystal gems' various feats. There were big photos of the four on the wall as well. Superman's was untouched, but the pictures of the Crystal Gems had been drawn on with a red marker. Their faces had large X's on them and words like DUMB, LAME, LOSERS, WASTED, and UNNEEDED around their portraits. But at the very bottom of the wall, there was a picture of a smiling Steven who had a big red circle put around his face along with question marks. The figure smirked as she leaned in and tapped the picture.
"Before my debut, I should probably learn a little more about you. Lord knows I'm not gonna here. Just gotta wait for my opportunity." The figure says smiling as she leans back on the chair a bit of her chest showing and a glint seen underneath it.
(Note: And there we are a simple adventure with the two heroes to get ya'll back up to speed with the world. And some hints at things to come, me and Jadpeanut are really excited about what's gonna happen here and we can't wait for ya'll to see it. As stated before give some love to my Co-Author Jadpeanut, without him none of this would be possible :)
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