Sorry for the long wait in chapters, I`m just working on a whole bunch of other stories AND I have this very long book report on this book called Chains that I have to finish by the time school starts and I`m only on page 40 out of 300... So... Also, I hope there`s a new episode tonight, crossing my fingers.

"You ready to go, Steven?" Greg asked.

"Yes! I just got to go grab one last thing in my room." Steven replied.

"Okay!"

Steven ran off towards his house and ran up the stairs. When he heard some whispering, he stopped, eavesdropping on the Gems.

"Good thing we could get Steven safe. At least this world will have one protector." Garnet said.

"Is there any way that we can protect ourselves?" Amethyst asked.

"Amethyst! This is for the greater good! If us dying means that Steven will be safe, then we will! And plus, Earth needs at least one protector." Pearl said.

Steven couldn`t stand to listen to this anymore. Did they not trust that he would be okay? Did they think that they had to risk their own lives for his own? Steven opened the door.

"Oh, hey, Steven! Ready to go to Keystone yet?" Pearl asked.

"Do you guys think I`m-weak?" Steven asked.

"What? Why would we ever think that?" Pearl asked.

"I-I overheard you. Why do you think I cannot help you? You guys are going to be risking your own lives when I can help you! Please, let me stay and help! If you guys die, I can`t live with myself!" Steven responded.

"Steven! The reason why we didn`t want you to know about this is cause there is a very small chance that we will win! Earth will need at least one protector." Garnet stated.

"But I need your guidance! I barely even know how to control my Gem. I could barely help without you! I would die the first chance I tried to defeat a monster! Please, please, understand! I want to help, and I know I can help!" Steven was starting to cry.

"Steven-" Pearl looked at Garnet and Amethyst. "Fine, you can help."

I can only make short chapters! Please review! It really does help and encourages me to write more! Anonymous comments are welcomed too!

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