Children Ages: Turquoise [2]
Characters created by: Rebecca Sugar
Chapter 9: Terrible Twos
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Crystal Gem House
The door to the house opened, with Steven and Connie stepping in, both with exhausted faces. Steven was holding little Turquoise's hand. She was having a bad temper tantrum.
"I can walk myself! I wanna go home! My fluffy bear is alone!"
The Gems turned to them.
"What's going on?" said Jasper.
Connie spoke.
"It appears Turquoise has started her terrible twos."
"What's the "terrible twos"? Said Jasper.
Connie replied.
"It's when children start to question their reliance on adults and think about their own independence."
Turquoise attempted to yank her arm from Steven's grip.
"What does "interpendent" mean?! Let me go!"
Steven bursted out.
"Turquoise, please!"
Turquoise stopped struggling and looked to her father.
"But I wanna go home. MC Bear Bear, Sir Bearingtonā¦"
Steven looked down to her.
"You are being a very bad girl right now. We need you to calm down."
Lapis spoke.
"So, if she's having her terrible twos, why did you bring her here?"
Connie replied.
"We thought you could look after her today until she calms down. She's been on our hair too much today."
Steven then spoke.
"She kicked a pillow at me. It may not have hurt me physically, but it stabbed me emotionally."
"So, you want us to look after Turquoise while she's on full Jasper mode?" said Peridot.
Jasper glared at her angrily.
"Exactly." said Connie.
She crouched down to Turquoise.
"Turquoise, you'll be staying with the Gems today. We need you to behave with them. Today you've really exhausted me and dad. Please be on your best behavior."
Turquoise pouted.
"Hmph!"
"Come on, Turquoise." said Steven, "We love you, but you are not behaving today. We think that if you spend some time with the Gems, you'll feel better."
Turquoise crossed her arms.
"Alright..."
"Great!" said Steven, "In fact, you can stay the night with the Gems. Some nice grandmothers-granddaughter bonding."
"We'll be back tomorrow." said Connie as she and Steven walked out the door, "Have fun!"
Later
"But I don't like spinach!" yelled Turquoise.
Peridot spoke as she held the spoon of spinach.
"Well, we would've served something else if Amethyst didn't eat most of the food here."
Turquoise refused.
"No! No no!"
"Turquoise!"
Everyone turned to Garnet. Garnet walked over to Turquoise.
"Turquoise, I realize you're at a time where you feel independent-"
"What does that mean?"
Garnet replied.
"It means freedom, Turquoise. Anyways, I know you're at that age where you're against authority, but realize this, at this time, without your parents, without us, the Gems, you wouldn't be going anywhere in life. You still need your mom and dad for years longer. Thing is, when Steven was your age, he didn't really act like this. Steven didn't have his terrible twos, and I can see why. Even at that age, where he did not understand how the world works, he never fought it. You know your dad, he's kind and caring, gentle and understanding. And your mother is just as loving. She loves you, and will always care and protect you."
Garnet took off her shades, exposing her three eyes.
"Turquoise, you have the best parents in the whole world. No other couple on Earth can be as unique and caring as yours. Just know that as long as you start fighting them, you'll only really hurt yourself. Steven and Connie care about you, and you should care about them."
Turquoise just stared at Garnet. Then, she came to her senses.
"I'm sorry, grandma Garnet."
"That's alright, Turquoise. Now, you should eat."
Turquoise opened her mouth, and Peridot fed her the spinach from the spoon. Turquoise closed her mouth and chewed. Suddenly, her eyes opened wide. She spit out the spinach.
"I still hate spinach!"
