Hello everyone, here is a new chapter for A Gem's Legacy.
This is a little bonus since I've got a little more time today after I finished up a chapter for Kingdom Friendship.
Please Enjoy. Also I do not own any related characters from Steven Universe, they all belong to their respected owners, just a reminder.
Chapter 9: Stevonnie/It's Not Fair
Today Prism had told Steven about what the Cluster was, what he and Peridot talked about, and what he and the Gems talked about two nights ago. Steven was very surprised about it and believed that co-existence was a very great idea, plus he thought it would be nice to have Gem neighbors and show them how people of Earth do stuff.
In the afternoon Garnet, Amethyst, Pearl, and Steven were practicing how to do a fusion dance while Prism was listening to his music. They ask if he wanted to join in but he declined, saying that dancing really isn't his thing.
After five failed attempts the Crystal Gems and Steven took a break, then Steven went up to his brother and asked him how he did. "You did good Steven, best movements I've ever seen." Prism said while taking off his headphones.
"Really, but what if I'm not good enough to make a fusion?" Steven asked while being concerned about his capabilities.
Prism placed his hand on Steven's shoulder before speaking, "Bro, you will. Your time will come when you're ready to fuse, and all it takes is the right person, how you move with them, and how you feel with that person. Understand?" Prism said, telling Steven that he can fuse when he puts his mind to it.
Steven smiled at his brother before going outside to meet up with Connie about this. He told her about how fusion might be different for him since he's half human.
"Steven I'm sure you can do it, but is dancing is really the key to fusion?" Connie asked in confusion.
"It is. Come dance with me." Steven asked her while putting on some music.
"I don't know, I don't feel comfortable dancing in front of someone." Connie replied while rubbing her arm.
"I'm not looking, plus it'll be fun." Steven said while covering his eyes and offering his hand to Connie.
Connie smiled at accepted his invitation. Afterwards the two started dancing together and having fun at the same time, then Connie was about to fall until Steven caught her in his arms.
They both looked at he other in the eyes while blushing at the same time, then the two started to giggle and during it a bright pink glow began to appear and consume the two of them.
A minute later a new being appeared. "What happened, wait is that my...no it's yours...but..." The being said, confused by what was going on.
"Connie!" The being said before crawling over to the ocean to see it's reflection.
"*Gasp* Steven it's...us. In...one body." The being say again, recognizing what she is.
Connie and Steven have managed to fuse together, Steven was amazed by this and Connie got a little confused before being happy for Steven.
"I have to show everyone." The being said.
An hour later the being went into Steven's house and everyone was very surprised by the results. Garnet was the most excited while Prism had his jaw dropped.
"Well, what do you think?" The being asked.
"Steven fused with Connie? A Gem fusing with a human, it's impossible or more importantly inappropriate." Pearl said, thinking the fusion was weird.
"So how does it feel Steven? Connie? Stevonnie?" Amethyst said while also giving the being a name.
"It feels amazing. Bro you were right about waiting for the right time, thank you." Stevonnie said before going over to Prism to hug him before breaking it.
Prism was very stunned by this, but at the same time he was very happy for his brother. "Your welcome Stevonnie." He said with a smile.
"Prism, how did you feel when you fused for the first time?" Stevonnie asked as she wanted to know if Prism had the same reaction.
Prism went wide eyed from hearing that, but gave Stevonnie her answer. "To be honest everyone, I've never fused before and I don't really want to." Prism said, being honest with his answer.
The Crystal Gems went wide eyed from hearing that before Stevonnie spoke again. "Why not? It feels amazing and cool at the same time. Why wouldn't you be interested in fusion?" She said.
"It's not really my thing, plus I'm already strong on my own. And...my fusions don't really work with any of you." Prism said, telling everyone that his fusions aren't really possible.
"But what about during the war? Didn't you fuse with Garnet, Amethyst, Pearl, or mom to even the odds?" Stevonnie asked.
"No. When they tried to use with me it didn't work, so they also thought my fusions weren't a possibility, maybe because of my race." Prism said, explaining that he can't fuse with the other Gems.
Everyone felt bad for him, but for Stevonnie she had decided to cheer him up by taking him out to explore the world in a whole new level. So she grabbed his hand and the two began to run through Beach City.
Running with Stevonnie felt a little different for Prism, but he did enjoy feeling the wind with her until the two began to jump into the ocean nearby before coming back to shore. After that Stevonnie felt a little hungry and saw the Big Doughnut nearby, she and Prism went there and ordered three doughnuts from Lars and Sadie.
The both of them were very surprised by Stevonnie's appearance and asked Prism if he and her were dating or something. "No, she's just a friend I know." He replied, feeling disturbed by that transaction.
Spotting a nearby bench both Stevonnie and Prism sat down to enjoy some doughnuts. "Okay now, one for me, one for Prism, and one for...me." Stevonnie said, while feeling a little weird on having another doughnut to eat.
Prism noticed this and asked if she was okay, in response Stevonnie nodded before asking Prism if they could split the last doughnut together. He nodded and the two enjoyed it, then Sour Cream came up and gave Stevonnie a flier to a rave that's going on tonight.
"A rave? Is that like a place to dance?" She asked before Sour Cream nodded.
"Prism, wanna go to a rave?" Stevonnie asked.
"Sure, I'm also up for some dubstep." Prism replied with a smile before him and her got up to go to the rave.
Arriving at the rave Prism and Stevonnie were introduced to a lot of people dancing around to techno music. "Wanna dance bro?" Stevonnie asked. "Uh, I'm good." Prism replied as dancing really wasn't his thing, but Stevonnie grabbed his hand and the two went out onto the dance floor.
Stevonnie took both of Prism's hands and began dancing to the beat, then they separated to dance on their own. Prism gave it a shot and was in complete sync with the music as well as Stevonnie, everyone else watched them and cheered them on as they were really getting into it.
After twenty minutes of dancing some guy appeared and offered Stevonnie to dance, but she easily rejected his request. "C'mon baby, Kevin isn't gonna bite or anything, just a simple dance." The guy said while introducing himself as Kevin.
Stevonnie felt a little uncomfortable around him, but then Prism arrived to intervene. "Hey man, if she doesn't want to dance then leave her alone." Prism said.
"Who are you, her boyfriend?" Kevin joked.
"Her brother thank you very much, mess with her and you mess with me." Prism said with a tough voice.
Kevin glared at him and challenged him to a fight while raising his fists up before punching Prism in the face, however when he did that Prism dodged it before kneeing Kevin in the stomach.
Kevin grunted while he got on his knees, then Prism told him to leave and if he ever messes with Stevonnie again then he'll really teach him a lesson. Kevin listened and told Prism that their little grudge isn't over before leaving, afterwards Stevonnie was very touched at her brother protected her and Prism asked her if she wanted to dance again.
Stevonnie nodded and the two began to dance again, then when the rave was over Stevonnie split back into Steven and Connie. "Wow, that was so cool. I can't wait to do it again soon." Connie said with excitement over what happened today.
"Me too, and I'm glad you came along with us bro." Steven said with a smile to Prism. "Thanks, it was fun. Now it's time for bed and for Connie to go to bed, so let's get that done and see what happens tomorrow." Prism said, telling Steven and Connie that it was time to end their little adventure.
They nodded before Connie left to go home while Steven and Prism went inside, but then Prism looked at the night sky filled with stars before speaking, "Lapis, I hope you or Peridot return someday. I really missed you." He said quietly before going inside.
End of first half.
Today Prism and Steven are practicing their fighting skills at the Sky Arena. Steven wants to get better at fighting and Prism was the only one who could help with that since the rest of the Crystal Gems are afraid to.
"C'mon, Steven! Show me what you can really do with your shield." Prism yelled out as he wanted his brother to release his full potential. Steven had been working on his attacks for a while and had thought to show his brother what he's got so far.
"Okay Prism, you asked for it." Steven said before throwing his shield at Prism.
Prism took the shot and quickly got up just in time to see Steven charge at him. Using his accelerated speed Prism circled around Steven before raising his leg and slamming it against his brother, but Steven protected himself and pushed Prism away to give himself some distance.
Afterwards the two brothers grinned at each other before charging again, however while they were doing this the Crystal Gems appeared out of no were and protected Steven while Pearl blocked Prism's attack.
"Guys what are you doing?" Steven asked in confusion.
"We're protecting you Rose, and you should be ashamed of yourself for attacking her Prism." Pearl replied while glaring at Prism.
Prism raised his eyebrow before speaking, "Rose? That's Steven and we were just doing some training, you all know I would never hurt my own brother right."
Looking back at Steven Pearl and the others shook off their thoughts and remembered that Steven is Steven, he isn't Rose. "Oh right, sorry we got so defensive. It's just that those movements Steven was doing reminded us of Rose when she used her shield." Pearl said while apologizing for their mistake.
Prism nodded before the Gems left to go take a seat on the stands while they continued to watch the boys fight. "You okay Steven?" Prism asked as when he looked at Steven he saw that he looked troubled by something.
"Yeah I'm good, but why did they call me Rose again?" Steven said while asking his brother.
"Again? This happened before?" Prism replied.
"Yeah, they always do that whenever I'm in a dangerous situation. But you're the only one that calls me by my real name, thanks bro." Steven said, explaining how the Gem keep calling him rose whenever he was in danger.
Prism nodded before they continued fighting, then a few hours later Steven and Prism were ready to call it quits until Pearl came up and suggested that she should take Steven back before anything else happens.
Prism was curious on why but when with it as everyone used the warp pad to go home. The next day wasn't any better as Pearl offered to spar with the boys and show them what combat really looks like.
"Pearl me and Prism have it covered, I'm sure of it." Steven said while feeling like her sparring with them will make it awkward.
"I insist, come on." Pearl said while the boys followed her to the warp pad.
Back at the sky arena Prism and Steven double teamed against Pearl, however she was going easy on Steven while acting normal against Prism. The boys then thought of double teaming against her by allowing Prism to throw Steven into the air and let him dive at Pearl with his shield.
She defended herself and used a sweep kick after Steven landed on the ground. Prism then went up to Pearl and did a roundhouse on her, then he picked up Steven and the two continued on double teaming against Pearl.
Pearl herself split their strategy by splitting them apart, then she pounded Prism into the ground hard before using the end part of her spear to knock Steven down.
"Pearl why are going so easy on me and not on my brother?" Steven asked.
"Because he can take the pain while you only need some it Steven." Pearl replied.
"But I want you to fight us equally, not differently. I can handle myself and I'll only need your protection when it's necessary." Steven said, telling Pearl that he can handle things on his own.
"No Steven, I'll always be here to protect you." Pearl replied, believing that she'll always protect Steven forever.
"What if one day your not? Prism gives me the training I need to protect myself and he only goes easy on me when I ask, but you and the others always do it and never let me take care of myself." Steven said while feeling irritated that he has a brother who treats him good but the others do things differently.
"You're too important." Pearl said firmly.
"No I'm not!" Steven shouted.
"Yes you are!" Pearl shouted.
"No!" Steven shouted again.
"Why won't you let us do this for you Rose!?" Pearl said while calling Steven Rose again.
Steven went wide eyed from hearing that and balled his fists while getting up. "You know what? It's not fair! You all met my mother and I never had, except when you guys and dad tell me stories about her. I'm not Rose! And I'll never be because my name is Steven Universe!" Steven said full of anger while tears developed in his eyes before he ran off toward the warp pad.
Prism saw everything and looked at pearl with a disappointing look, "He isn't Rose Pearl. I know you all love him and I do too, but Steven is his own person. Just because he has Rose's Gem doesn't mean he's Rose. Now I'm going after him and I hope you all think about this when we get back." He said firmly before going after Steven.
Prism went through the warp pad and went outside the house to find Steven, but he was unsuccessful until he saw him looking out at the shores near the beach.
"Steven. Are you okay brother?" Prism asked with concern.
"You and Dad are the only ones who call me by my real name. Why can't the others do the same?" Steven asked while he continued watching the waves.
"I don't know. But I don't call you Rose because you are a different person Steven, everything you do is different then what our mom use to do." Prism said, giving Steven the best answer he could.
Steven then turned around to his brother and jumped on his body to hug him. "Thanks Prism. Was mom really good at combat? And can you tell me what she did on her own?" Steven asked before separating from his brother.
"She was very brave, clearly a born leader. Her combat was very mixed as she always uses offense when needed and used defense mostly, but with her sword and shield she was tough as nails. After the war when she met dad she began to act like a human mother too, but mostly when I get into trouble or I don't listen. The day she told me you were going to be born she was a little upset about it. The why was because she wouldn't be able to see me or you ever again, but before she gave birth to you she said that she'll always love me and remember what she said in that tape we found. She said as long as you love yourself and others then she'll always love you brother." Prism said, telling Steven everything knew about their mother.
"Thanks brother. Let's go home." Steven said before grabbing Prism's hand while they walked back home.
Prism liked it and believed that no matter what happens, everything will be alright as long as Steven will stay strong through the toughest odds when they come.
End of second half and end of chapter 9.
I hope you all enjoyed it.
Next Chapter will come in time.
See you soon.
