Sorry for no updates, I was busy through the days. Anywho, lets get started. Last time on Steven Zircon saved Steven from Peridot, he proceeded to take them home and let the gems beat Peridot. Afterwards, Zircon and the group left the house, see what happens now!
The gems were at Beach Citywalk Fries, where Steven was getting alot of fries, Zircon came up to Steven, smiling as he stopped, looking at the sky. In the distance, stars grew since it was getting dark, but one in particular gave Zircon a wonder. The one right in the middle of the sky, the biggest and shiniest of the star, that was growing by the second, then Zircon squinted his eyes, as he realized something. " Everyone RUN NOW! EVERYONE IN THE FRY PLACE GET OUT! " Zircon yelled, as panic arose as everyone ran away from the restaurant. Zircon stood alone, spawning his axe, as soon as the object was in sight, it was a small pod, large enough for 2 people,he hit the pod as soon as it got into axe length, and was pushed through the restaurant.
The hole in the restaurant walls was huge, the roof fell down atop of where the hole was, as more buildings followed, behind. Steven and the gems ran towards the final building, it was large and it crumbled, as dust flew. By the time the gems arrived, Zircon was gone. The pod still there, but below, two shining glows appeared as the pod was flipped, and then Zircon stood. " I'm alright! Now to open this pod... It's from the gems... " Zircon said, pulling the axe from the front of the pod, as he slammed it down on the door, and pulled it off.
In the pod, two gems. One a clear diamond, clearly a male from the light blue beard on his chin. And the other, female. She was a red, ruby to be exact. " No no no! GET THEM OUT OF HERE! " Zircon screamed, grabbing the door he pried off, and slamming it on the pod, as he picked it up, and prepared to throw it. " ZIRCON! Stop! Who's in there? " Pearl said, stopping Zircon whilst holding a spear in her hands with Garnet on her right and Amethyst on her left. "... Sorry Pearl, but they need not to be here.. " Zircon said, as he bent backwards, and took a few running steps as he slowed down and threw his hands in the sky, sending the pod in the air flying, but being caught by Garnet who sent it back at Zircon.
" Zircon... Stop this! " Pearl said as she ran at Zircon, holding out her spear as seconds later she was kicked in the head and sent away, sending saliva out of her mouth, and her body a few yards behind Amethyst. " PEARL! " Amethyst yelled, before growling and dashing at Zircon who jumped over her, and hit her in the back with his fist, sending her to the ground, as the pod crashed behind him. " I'm ending this.. " Zircon said, as he lifted the pod again, as Garnet swung down her fists towards him, this attack went on, as she sent him into a crater in the ground that now formed with the force, as suddenly, she threw him away from the pod, grabbing the door and breaking it off.
" Garnet! Stop this! " Zircon yelled, as he swung his fist into her face, knocking her glasses off, as her eyes went down, and she growled. A red mark was revealed on her face as she materialized her gauntlets, and swung one into Zircon's head, sending him several feet away, as he dragged on his feet. Between the pound, a large shock wave escaped, knocking everyone to the ground. " You really want to risk it! THESE TWO NEED TO GO! " Zircon yelled, dashing at her and taking his weapons, and turning them to his normal weapon as he jumped over Garnet, and hit her in the back with the sledgehammer. This knocked her down with brute force, as he looked in the pod. They were gone.
" N-NO! " Zircon said, fear rising in his voice, as he looked around the area, seeing only Steven and the citizens. Steven looked at Zircon, tears escaping his eyes. Zircon shifted his attention to his hands, where his weapon lay, as it dematerialized. And then he looked at the dirt on his hands, looking at the remaining knocked out gems.. Then running off. "... " Steven looked at him disappear, as a large rock of earth was pulled out the ground, and went after Zircon, whom jumped on, and disappeared in the distance.
After an hour, the gems woke up, Garnet growling in anger as she looked around. The pod remained as Steven was looking at the same direction Zircon had disappeared to. His eyes were red, and his nose a cherry red as he had just finished crying. Garnet got up, and looked at her glasses. She picked it up and placed it on, soon walking to Steven. " Where did he go? " Garnet asked, Steven still staring in the same direction... the same spot... " T... That way... Why did Zircon... do.. that? " Steven asked, Garnet shushing him, and hugging him. " I don't know... I just... Don't know. It's not likely for him... " Garnet said, looking into the distance as Steven cried.
Pearl and Amethyst eventually got up and stopped being woozy. They were just as shocked to what Zircon had done. " The only reason he'd ever do something like that, would be to keep a secret... but what is the secret... " Pearl said to herself, trying to figure it out, as seconds later. The two gems in the pod appeared, and walked to Pearl. " Hello, Pearl. Nice to see you again, where's Lapis and Zircon? " The red gem asked, as Pearl immediately recognized who it was.
" Ruby and Diamond! It is a pleasure to meet you. Lapis is at the Gem Temple, and Zircon... he... disappeared... " Pearl said, as Diamond shook his head. " Ah, Zircon. We watched part of the fight before we got out and ran to safety, but... We've been traveling for so long. I feel it'd be nice to see my Son and Daughter. But, since Zircon isn't here, I'll see Lapis and wait for Zircon to come back. " Diamond said with a smile, that seemed too large. Ruby smiled as well, as she put her hand on her husbands forearm.
" Well then, come with us. I think Lapis'll be happy to see you. " Pearl said, as the group left, Garnet holding a sleeping Steven whom fell asleep from crying too much. As they arrived, Garnet put Steven in his bed and put the blanket over him. " Good night.. " Garnet said, with a little smile, as she turned to hear Pearl say that she found a note. " Lapis isn't here, she left a note, and Garnet. I think you should read it. " Pearl said, as Garnet nodded, taking the note and reading.
' Dear Gems, I'm not here at this moment, but I am with Zircon. You know I am in safe hands when I'm with him. He told me of what had happened, and that he was sorry but he had to protect you and me and Steven. I agree with him. Just be careful, you do not know what you are getting into. He told me everything, and he told me why he had to do what he did... Upon returning I'll explain to you my dear friends. - Lapis Lazuli ' Garnet held the note, as she gave it to Pearl, and told her to take it somewhere. " So, where shall we begin. " Ruby said, smiling widely enough to see her full teeth, as she clapped her hands together.
What is the secret that Zircon is hiding, where is he and Lapis? Are Ruby and Diamond who they really claim to be? What are the gems getting into? Find out next time on Steven Universe: The Boom! Don't forget! Review, Follow, and Favorite to see more and more! TF17 out!
