Steven Universe: The Next Generation

by ShunBenitoite

This is the fourth story you have been waiting for also my good friend Jaroberts251will be helping me so it will be full of cool new things. Sunni is back with two new gems and we'll see if they have what it takes to be the next Crystal Gems.

11. Chapter 11

Steven Universe: The Next Generation

By. Shun Benitoite and Jaroberts251

Chapter 11

First Major Test! The Great Obstacle Course!

(Barn)

Jasper walks into the barn and seems to be quite upset. She sits on a chair and grunts for a bit.

Lapis can tell Jasper wants to say something but wants someone to ask "Jasper what's wrong?" she asked in a sarcastic tone.

"It's those brats all they do is complain about how tired they are after a full sprint around the beach and complain about not being able to drink water afterwards." Jasper replied in a semi-angry tone.

"That sound like a lot of work and human do have to stay hydrated or else they'll pass out." Lapis argued.

"If you ask me we take it way too easy on them as is and they slack off too much." Jasper said still upset.

"Charlotte and Sunni don't slack off too much and Ben doesn't slack off as much as usual." Lapis stated.

"Today he tried to sneak away about four times and I was gonna make him walk around with four tires behind him but Shun there and said kids shouldn't be pulling that much weight." Jasper added.

"I have to agree, I mean I could barely fly with three tires holding me back." Lapis said knowing how much weight that is.

"The only kick I got out of today is the brat complained about the training was hard and Shun joined us to prove any of the other gems could do it." said Jasper.

"What was the kick?" asked Lapis.

"I kinda went like this." Jasper began to explain.

(Earlier that day)

"Hurry up and finish so we can do are second hourly run." Jasper ordered while the kids were laying on the sand.

"Jasper…..can we have a break be…..before we do our once… an hour full sprint run?" asked Sunni trying to catch her breath.

"No breaks you gotta stay in top form even if that means doing one whole laps around the beach." Jasper replied.

"We do…. Do a whole lap around the beach… not to mention at full sprint." Charlotte complained also trying to catch her breath. "Why can't we have a water break?" she added.

"You can drink all you want aft…." said Jasper but stopped after seeing Ben was gone. "Where did the boy go?" she asked.

"I think he walked towards the temple to… get water." responded Sunni too tired to even cover for him.

"You stay here while I go retrieve the boy." said Jasper about to run towards the temple.

Before she could she sees Shun carrying Ben over on shoulder and walking towards her and girls. "I think you misplaced one kid Jasper." he said.

"I was just about to go and retrieve that slacker." Jasper argued.

Shun put Ben down and he was chugging down a water bottle "I had to go get a drink it's hot outside and you want us to run a lot." he protested.

"Your punishment for leaving without authorization will be four tires roped behind you. And you must finish a lap before half an hour." Jasper stated.

"That's no…." said Ben but got interrupted by Shun "Jasper turn it down a notch their kids and that's a lot of weight for him to handle." he protested.

"You're only giving him special treatment because he's your offspring." Jasper protested.

"If it was Sunni I would be doing the same, like I said a kid can't handle this." Shun protested.

"I guess regular kids couldn't handle this type of stuff." Sunni stated.

"That's true also I bet Jasper is the only gem who can handle this type of task." said Charlotte.

"Yeah doing a full sprint lap around the beach." Ben added.

"Oh really? Fine then I'll just have to join in this training and see if I can handle it." Shun said accepting the challenge. "To make things even more fair I'll add the four tires weight to me and have to finish two laps before you kids finish one each." he added.

'Looks like the kids don't feel tired when hearing they can't handle it.' thought Jasper to herself.

(End Flashback)

"With that we did the full sprint lap and he completed both laps before one of them even finished a lap." said Jasper finished explaining.

"I still don't get the kick from that explanation." said Lapis still a little bit confused.

"The brats could have had an easy day but the part I left off was, if they lost during Steven and Shun's training day they have to do everything they have to do on my day." Jasper replied starting to laugh a bit.

"I get it they should have tried to finish before he could do both laps but they were too careless thinking the extra weight was a disadvantage, but it was all still his advantage." Lapis said figuring it out.

"It was clear and I hate to admit it but I wish I thought it." Jasper said.

With that a curtain inside the barn slid open and out came Peridot who overheard their conversation. "I couldn't help but overhear." she said walking towards them.

"So you were eavesdropping on us?" asked Jasper.

"No I was just in my sector of the barn and couldn't help but to overhear." she stated.

"That's still eavesdropping Peridot." Lapis pointed out.

"Anyways, I agree that the little ones have been taking it easy and I have come up with a testing that sure to make them do their best." she said trying to play it off.

"Sounds interesting I'm in." said Jasper all aboard and ready to go.

"We're gonna need to let the others know." said Lapis seeing they need permission first.

"They'll probably be all for it but we need to discuss how this will all go." said Peridot ready to discuss the plan.

(Three days later)

All the gems gathered out the barn as well as the kids. They waited for Lapis, Jasper or Peridot to hurry up and explain already.

"What's taking so long?" asked Ben tired from learning so much about the making of different things.

"We've only been here for about four minutes so don't complain. Besides this news is gonna be about you kids." Shun said.

"Wait, what do you mean news about us?" asked Sunni and Charlotte in unison.

"I was only informed about the main point of it but not a lot after that. What do you know? And how do you know?" asked Amethyst sitting on the ground.

"I can't give up to much information they're going to explain in a second. Also I know more about this because I asked Lapis about it." Shun replied.

"When did you ask Lapis?" Amethyst asked in a semi-angry tone wanting to know.

"I asked yesterday in the morning. I knew she does her daily flying routine around that time and they didn't explain much to us too. So I felt if I was gonna any information it would be from her." he explained trying to calm her down.

"Yeah and you didn't tell me about this till now." asked a still semi-angry Amethyst.

Shun picks her by one leg and holds her in place. "Hey put me down Shun you know I hate being upside down." Amethyst argued.

"Not putting you down until you stop being upset with me." he said explaining his reasons.

"Maybe if you hadn't met with Lapis behind my back i wouldn't be so upset." she protested.

"Behind your back? Tell me the last you snuck food in for the kids late at night." he argued back.

They argued as the other gems had their conversations. "Garnet do you see a future where those two don't argue about every little thing?" asked Pearl.

"I see a couple but they usually have a small chance of happening." Garnet replied.

"Do you guys know anymore then Peridot told us?" Steven asked wanting to know.

"I can tell they have good intentions with this so I don't doubt what they have planned." Garnet replied.

"I know as much as you about this so well just wait and see." Pearl replied.

"Hey Charlotte, Ben don't you guys find it weird your parents argue often?" asked Sunni looking over at Shun and Amethyst arguing.

"I don't find it weird because I hear it's good for couples to argue here and there." Charlotte replied.

"Anyways they can be arguing one minute and be completely fine the next." Ben replied.

The kids look over to Shun and Amethyst once again and see them both laying on the ground side by side hold holding hands, with both of them laughing about something.

"See what did I say?" Ben asked.

"They really are arguing one minute and fine the next." Sunni said surprised seeing it with her own eyes.

Just then the barn door opens and out comes Peridot along with Lapis and Jasper carry the old chalkboard. Everyone stopped their conversation and focused on them.

"Glad all of you could make it to this gathering." said Peridot greeting all of them.

"Peridot you don't have to be so formal about this." Steven stated.

"Steven's right just get on with it." said Amethyst not wanting to hear some long speak.

"We planned everything so shut up and don't argue." said Jasper trying to get her to stop talking.

"Are you gonna make me?" asked Amethyst in a sarcastic tone.

"Sounds like you're looking for a good beat down." Said Jasper punching her palm.

"Yeah I'm ready to go whe…" said Amethyst but got her mouth covered and held back by Shun "Just continue I can handle this." he said to reassure everyone.

"Jasper are you alright too?" asked Lapis.

"I'm fine but the runts the one who started it." Jasper replied still holding against Amethyst a little.

Shun had a good grip on Amethyst as Peridot began to tell them the reason for them being there. "Alright we have devised a plan to see if you little ones can handle a course with many twist and turns." said Peridot.

"You three will see who can get the best results and the winner will receive something I've been working on recently." she continued.

"You brats get a whole week to train with a minimum of one gem to train you of your choice." said Jasper saying on of the rules.

"Alright that's gonna be an easy choice I'm picking Mom." Ben commented.

"Of course I'm going picking Dad." said Charlotte knowing who to pick.

"Have to pick my dad cause he knows his stuff." said Sunni also knowing who to pick.

"Sorry kids, but one thing Jasper forgot to mention was that you aren't allowed to pick your parent for this competition." Lapis said telling them the part Jasper forgot.

The kids were a little shocked they weren't allowed to pick their parents. Jasper started to laugh "You should see the looks on the three of your faces they are priceless."

"Jasper please" said Lapis trying to make her stop. "Also the gem you do end up picking will explain the rules of the competition." she added.

"You got one whole Earth rotation to decide which gem will help you." said Peridot saying how much time they have to choose. "And another thing before I forget you can't pick neither Jasper, Lapis, or me for this competition."

"The gem can choose to accept or decline your request to help you and if you don't find one within the time range you get instantly eliminated." Lapis said.

With that being said, the kids got scared as it was going a really tough choice on who to pick to be their trainer for the week.

Ben walked over to Garnet "Umm hey Garnet, you used a type of punching weapon to fight right?" he asked a bit nervous.

"That's correct Ben I do and the answer is yes." she replied.

"But I didn't ask you anything except for if you have a punching weapon." Ben said a bit confused.

"You were going to ask me if I would train you and I accept." Garnet stated.

"How did you know?" asked Ben.

"Let's just say I can kinda see the future." Garnet replied.

'Gotta decided who to pick and fast before the best gems are all picked.' thought Charlotte to herself. 'I have a sword so…', "Pearl will you train me?" Charlotte asked, looking at Pearl.

"Alright Charlotte, since I'm your choice then okay I'll respect your decision." Pearl replied happy to be picked.

"No fair Charlotte I was gonna pick Pearl." Sunni complained.

"Sorry cuz, but first come first served." she said saying she was to slow.

"Well if I can't pick my dad so I'll pick your mom." said Sunni said picking Amethyst.

"Wait me?" asked Amethyst pointing to herself.

"Hey wait a minute they said you can't pick a parent." Ben argued.

"Yeah that's against the rule." Charlotte agreed..

"Correction we said you can't pick your parent we never said anything about the other parents." said Lapis saying it's legal.

"That's a load of bull…." said Ben but got hit on the head by Shun and Amethyst "Watch you mouth." they said.

"By the way every choice is finale." Jasper added to annoy the kids some more.

Sunni walked over to Amethyst "Please Aunt Amethyst I really want your help for this." she begged.

Amethyst thought long and hard before she finally answer "Sorry kid I don't think I'll be a good trainer for you in this." She said rubbing Sunni head and walking away.

"Don't take it to hard Sunni she just thinks she'll slow you down." Said Shun to make Sunni feel better.

"Don't worry I'll convince her to let her train me." said Sunni readying to do anything that she needs to.

"Alright good luck then." said Shun starting to walk off.

"Wait Uncle Shun, I was actually wondering if you would help me convince her." said Sunni now begging him.

"I got you, Sunni I'll try and see if I can convince her to help you somehow." Shun said willing to help her.

With that everyone did there own thing as Sunni followed behind Shun and Amethyst.

"Amethyst, just give me a good reason why you won't help her out." said Shun wanting to know why.

"Like I said I'll just slow her down and why pick me she could've pick you and probably win this thing?" asked Amethyst.

"Amethyst, the point is she picked you and wants you to be the one that helps her win this." Shun replied. "What a minute does this have something to do with she wanted Pearl and then settled for you?" he asked.

"I'm not sure it might be. It's just I feel she only wanted to pick me to make Charlotte mad cause she picked Pearl before she got the chance." Amethyst replied.

"Auntie Amethyst, I'm sorry if I made it feel that way to you but I really want you to help me win." Sunni said jumping in the conversation.

"If you want to win just pick Shu…." said Amethyst but Shun picked her up over his right shoulder "She didn't ask for me to help her she asked you. Just do it already and stop dragging this on longer than it needs to be." he complained.

"Put me down" Amethyst complained wanting to be put down.

"Agree to help Sunni first then I'll put you down." Shun said telling her what she needs to do.

"Please Aunt Amethyst I need you." said Sunni trying to convince her.

After trying to break free a few times and failing Amethyst finished caved in "You two win I'll help Sunni win this thing."

Shun and Sunni high-five from finally being able to convince her to change her mind.

"Okay now let me down." Said Amethyst finally wanting to be put down.

"No" Shun gave a quick response. "Sunni go on ahead we'll catch up." he ordered.

"Alright then daddy's probably way ahead of us." said Sunni leaving as told.

"Amethyst why is it that you really didn't want to help her?" he asked.

"Like I said Pea….." said Amethyst but got interrupted by Shun "Quit the crap and answer the question already." he said knowing she's bluffing.

"Guess you caught on. I didn't want to help her cause I'll be helping her win and what about Ben and Charlotte?" she asked.

"They are gonna try there hardest just like Sunni. Even if they end up losing they will learn from their mistakes and come out on top next time." Shun replied.

"Guess you're right about that and it's our job as parents to make sure our kids learn and grow." She said.

Shun puts her down on the ground after finally being told the truth. They started to walk once again as they headed towards the direction of the temple.

"By the way you're helping me train her for the week." Amethyst said making him help without asking first.

"I don't see how I'm responsible fo….." said Shun but got interrupted by Amethyst shouting "If I beat you back to the temple you gotta help." she said running and already a good distance away.

"You gotta head start that doesn't count." Shun protested chasing after her.

(Next Day)

It was Monday morning, and all the kids were with their personal trainers as they were starting their preparation for the upcoming the Great Obstacle Course.

(With Sunni)

Sunni was walking out to the beach as she was meeting Amethyst for her training session, when she arrived she find Amethyst waiting on the beach.

"Morning Auntie Amethyst, I'm here to start my training." Sunni said, then start looking around and found they were the only one's there. "Auntie, where is everybody?" She asked.

"Morning Sunni, well everybody training separately so they can have some new strategies and tactics so they can win this thing." Amethyst explained. "Anyway let's get started on your training." she added.

"Okay I am ready to go." Sunni agreed. "Anyway I have to ask what exactly are you going to be teaching me, Auntie?" She asked.

"Well since you're going to be competing in an obstacle course I decided that one of the main things we need to focus on is your ability to stay on your feet and be alert." Amethyst replied.

"Alright I'm cool with that, but how are you planning to do that?" Sunni asked.

"This is how it going to work I'm going transform into a wolf and hunt you down." Amethyst answered.

"Yeah that will be go…..wait what are you going to do?" Sunni said, then realizing what Amethyst just said.

Amethyst's gem started to glow as she was covered in a purple light and transformed into a purple wolf.

"Hang on wait a minute Auntie what would my mom and dad think if you just go animal and attack me, they'll would be very displeased with you." Sunni implied.

"I know that, that's why I'm giving you a twelve second head start." Amethyst said.

"Don't you mean twenty second head-start?" Sunni asked.

"No I mean twelve second and they start right now." Amethyst replied. "One…" She started to count.

With that said, Sunni started to look around as she was trying to decide where to go.

"... Two… Three…" Amethyst continued.

Sunni looked to the boardwalk and a idea immediately popped in her head and she started running towards the boardwalk and ran into the city.

"Four..."

"Five…"

"Six…"

"Seven…"

"Eight…"

"Nine…"

"Ten…"

"Eleven…"

"Twelve!"

With that said, Amethyst got up on all four paws and started to sniff around until she found Sunni's scent leading towards the city.

"She went into the city because they're a lot of place to hide that smart, she can't hide from my nose." Amethyst said to herself.

So with that Amethyst started to head into the city as the hunt for Sunni begins.

In the city, Sunni was running as fast as she could to make sure Amethyst wouldn't be able to track her down. She ran through multiple places like the park, and pass by her grandfather car wash. Sunni continued to run until she found an old abandoned building and started to think again.

'Hmm, should I hide or not?' Sunni thought to herself.

But her thought soon came to a quick end, when she heard a loud howl of a wolf coming from the distance.

"Oh no time's up, then I guess I'm going in." Sunni said, then going into the building.

Amethyst was on the streets as she was sniffing around as she was trying to find a scent that would lead her to Sunni. As she was trying to find the scent, Sunni was looking at her through the window of building as she was hoping she wouldn't find her.

Amethyst couldn't get a scent and took off in a different direction in hopes she could find her.

Seeing her leave Sunni let out a sigh in relief as she whispered, "pff, she couldn't find me what a relief."

With that Sunni sat down on floor as she begins to relax and hide, but her relaxation was soon ended as something soon came crashing through the wall of the building that caught Sunni's attention. Sunni looked over to see a purple wolf standing in the hole of the building.

"Auntie Amethyst, I thought you couldn't find me?" Asked a confused Sunni.

"Oh Sunni I only did that to make you have your guard down and plus I'm a highly trained Crystal gem, so there is almost nothing I can't find when I'm hunting." Amethyst explained. "Now I suggest you start running again." She added.

"Yes Auntie." Sunni replied getting up and running away as fast as she could.

With that Sunni got up and started running out of the building and onto the streets as Amethyst followed behind.

'Man this is tough and we just started, i wonder how the others training are going?' Sunni thought as she continued to run.

(Let's go to Charlotte and Pearl)

Charlotte and Pearl were at the Sky arena as they were in the middle of a very tense training session.

"Alright Charlotte, what you got to do is keep your stances as you try to make your opponent lose theirs." Pearl instructed, then she strikes her blade at Charlotte.

Charlotte blocked Pearl's attack with her sword as she remained keeping her balance.

"Very good Charlotte, you're just like your father when it comes to using your sword." Pearl complainted as they separated their swords.

"Thank you, Pearl." Charlotte replies.

"But still…" Pearl started.

Before Charlotte could tell Pearl moved real quick and strikes her sword causing Charlotte to drop her sword as it flies across the room.

"You still have a long way to go before you could become a true master swordswoman." Pearl finished.

Charlotte rubbed her hand as she says, "oww, but that's why I got a great swordswoman like you to train me."

"That correct I suppose. Anyway shall we continue?" Pearl replied.

Charlotte walked over and picked up her sword and said, "yes we shall."

With that the two of them began to train once again.

(To Ben and Garnet)

Ben and Garnet were traveling up a hill at Masked Island as Garnet has a rope tied to Ben's waist and two boulders also tied to ropes connecting all three together.

"Garnet! Can you please explain to me again why you're making me do this." Ben complained.

"You're doing this to help increase your stamina as well as your speed. You can't win a fight let alone a race with strength alone." Garnet explained.

"Even though it's for my training, I don't think a kid my age should be dragging this much weight behind them." Ben said.

"I don't see why your complaining Amethyst, and Shun could easy drag these boulder up and down the hill without breaking a sweat. And if they wanted they could carry them the whole way just as easily." Garnet implied.

"Hang on what you're saying is they can easily do this thing I'm having trouble with?" Ben asked.

"Yep. All the gems can even Sunni's mother Connie can move around almost easily with two boulders attached to her." Garnet answered.

"Cool and if she can do that then I can do it too." Ben said, more eager. "Now let's continue with this training." He added as he started walking with more determination in his eyes.

"That the spirit Ben, now let's go." Garnet replied, following behind him to make sure the boulders aren't the ones dragging him.

The two of them continued up the mountain as Ben's training started was starting to pick up tension.

(Alright back to Sunni and Amethyst)

After an hour or two of doing predator and prey chase, Amethyst and Sunni were now back on the beach as they were taking a break to catch their breathe.

"Alright Sunni now that the warm up is done let's get down to actual training." Amethyst said.

"Is that what's you call a 'warm up'?" Sunni asked, breathing hard.

"Yeah I do." Amethyst answered. "Now during this part of your training I'll be having someone help me out on this one." she added.

"And who exactly would that be?" Sunni asked.

"It looks like you two are having fun training together." A voice said.

When hearing that voice, Sunni turned around to see Shun coming towards them.

"Uncle Shun, why am I not surprise." Sunni said.

"Yeah Sunni I convinced him to lend a helping hand in your training." Amethyst replied.

"Okay not that I'm complaining or anything, but didn't Peridot and the others say I can choose one gem to be my trainer for the week." Sunni implied.

"They said, you can only choose one trainer, but they never said that another gem can't help out during your training." Amethyst replied.

Sunni just stood there with a confuse look on her face as she didn't understand what Amethyst was telling her.

"Okay what Amethyst is try to say is that Peridot said, 'you can have a minimum of one gem helping. That means at least one gem, but that doesn't mean it can't be more than one." Shun explained.

"Alright I think I get it now, so since y'all are training me what else are you planning to increase my reflexes even more?" Sunni asked.

"You don't have to worry about me this time Sunni, but you do have to worry him because he going to really be testing your reflexes." Amethyst replied.

"Okay and is he going to do that?" Sunni asked.

With that asked, the gem on Shun's hands started to glow as a pair of kick boxing gloves appeared on his hands.

"Alright Sunni what I'm going to do is I'm going to throw some punches at you and what you gotta do is try and avoid them the best as you can, okay? Don't worry I won't go full speed so you can't get hurt to badly." Shun asked.

"Okay I'll do my best." Sunni replied.

With that said, Shun started to charge at Sunni trying to attack as he about launch his attack he put small amount of strength in his punch as he tries to strike Sunni. When his attack came close he slowed his attack allowing Sunni to barely be able to dodge his attack before it could make contact.

"I did it, I dodged Uncle Shun's attack." Sunni said, excited.

"Nice job Sunni, now let's see if you can do it again." Amethyst congratulated.

"Okay." Sunnis replied, eager to continue.

After that the three of them spent the rest of the day trying to improving Sunni's reflexes and durability by having her dodge attacks from either Shun and Amethyst. When they were finished Sunni and Amethyst headed back to the temple for the night.

Once they arrived back at they found a tired Ben and Charlotte laying on the couch.

"Hey Ben and Charlotte." Sunni said.

"Hey Sunni." The twins replied, weakly.

"Hey kiddos how was training?" Amethyst asked while walking to the fridge but still paying attention.

"Tiring very tiring." Both twin answered.

Sunni walked, well skipped over to the couch to join the twins as she took a seat and she asked, "So what did y'all trainers have you do?"

"Pearl was training me a lot of sword techniques that was the hardest thing to do." Charlotte replied.

"Oh that easy compare to what I had to do." Ben implied.

"And exactly did you do to train?" Charlotte asked.

"I had to walk up and down hills with to boulders attacked to me. Walking up the hill I'm dragging them up, going down I have hold them back and walk slowly." Ben replied.

"Okay ignoring Ben, what did mom had you to do today?" Charlotte asked.

"At first your mom had me playing predator and prey." Sunni said.

"That doesn't sound like training." Charlotte replied.

"Yeah that sounds like more like goofing off and I know goofing off." Ben agreed.

"Is it goofing off when your trainer turned in a wolf and hunts you down like you're actually prey through the entire city?" Sunni asked.

The twins looked at each other confused as they said, "uhh...no."

"Yeah that what I thought and besides after the hunt I had dodge Uncle Shun's attacks." Sunni added.

When hear that both twins' head immediately as they asked, "You did what?"

"I had to try and dodge Uncle Shun's attacks." Sunni repeated.

"How did that turnout?" Charlotte asked.

"By the way I look and move you can probably tell it didn't go out perfectly well." Sunni answered.

"You do look like a complete mess, cuz" Charlotte said.

"Yeah you totally do." Ben agreed.

"That pretty much because each time Uncle Shun was so close to hitting me that he left a scratch when I barely dodged his attacks. Also him and Auntie Amethyst switched off at certain points." Sunni answered.

"Oh okay." Ben and Charlotte said.

Next, the screen door opened up and Shun walked, then looked to the kids still sitting on the couch and then he notice that Charlotte and Ben were looking at him with angry faces.

"What's with the looks?" He asked them with a confused look on his face.

"Your helping Sunni with her training." Ben said.

"Oh that's why you're mad. Yeah I helped her with her training." Shun replied.

"Of course it does only mom should be training her." Charlotte started.

"Which I still don't approve of." Ben implied.

"So that mean you shouldn't be involved in it." Charlotte finished.

"Well your mother convince me into helping her in training Sunni, so that the reason I'm helping her out, but if Sunni would've choose I would still help her." Shun replied.

"Then if you're going to help her then you gotta help me as well." Charlotte stated.

"Yeah too." Ben implied.

"I can't because in the rules, it is forbidden for a parent to help their child with their training, so I'm afraid I can't help you out." Shun replied.

"Oh man that sucks." The twins said, sadly.

When seeing their faces, Shun walked over to them and placed a hand on each of their shoulder as he said, "Hey don't worry you two don't even need me right now anyway."

"We don't?" The twins asked.

"No you don't because you two got excellent trainers that will be teach the two of you nearly everything they know in order to make it through the obstacle course the best you can." Shun said.

"You're right dad." Charlotte replied smiled.

"Yeah we'll do our best so we can dominant that obstacle course." Ben added.

"Now that's what I like to hear." Shun smiled, then looking at Sunni. "You hear that Sunni, your cousins aren't giving up so easy."

When hearing that, Sunni smiled and said, "I never expected them to do that, because it wouldn't be any fun and I want us all to have fun, anyway goodnight," then walking off to her bedroom.

"Goodnight, Sunni." They all replied.

With that Sunni went to her room, as Shun picked up a too weak to move Charlotte and Ben and took them to bed.

Amethyst watched as they all left the room. "Something tells me this obstacle course just got a bit more exciting." she said to herself.

(The Next Day)

Everyone did their own thing with their trainers once again. Today everyone knows the other are gunning for top spot so they are trying extra hard.

(To Charlotte)

Charlotte and Pearl were about to start training at the Sky Arena when the warp pad activated.

"Who could that be?" Charlotte asked while looking at the light vanish from where the warp pad was located.

"Well I figured you could use another master swordsmen besides me to help train you." Pearl stated.

"Who would that be?" Charlotte asked wanting to know who it could be.

"She was my personal student in the past and we spare once in awhile." Pearl replied. "And there she is." she said looking towards the steps.

Charlotte looks and sees a woman with long black curly hair, pink sword in hand, with tucked in pink collar shirt that has a yellow in the center and black pants and barefoot.

"Who's that?" Charlotte asked.

The woman walked closer towards them "Hello Charlotte, glad to officially meet you the name is Stevonnie." said the woman reaching out her hand.

Charlotte shook her hand "Do I know you?" asked a confused Charlotte.

"You could say I'm a packaged deal, maybe even a bundle." said Stevonnie playing around with Charlotte.

"Okay that's enough joking around. Charlotte this is Stevonnie but you may know her better as your Uncle Steven and Aunt Connie." Pearl said getting back to the task at hand.

"Woah you're really them, but I thought a human can't fuse with a gem." said a semi-confused Charlotte.

"That may be true but don't forget Steven is part human as well." Stevonnie reminded her.

"That cool and all but don't you have work at the hospital?" asked Charlotte.

"Actually my boss thought I work to hard and offered me some time off for a few days. And Pearl figured thought you could use more help, and as her former student I should respect my master's wishes." Stevonnie explained.

"Won't Sunni be upset with both of you for helping me out with my training?" Charlotte asked.

"We think it'll be alright cause she would want you and Ben to get better for this competition as well." Stevonnie replied.

"If you all for it then let's do this." said Charlotte starting to get excited.

"If that's the way you two feel about it them let's begin our training." said Pearl seeing them all ready to start.

(To Ben)

Ben and Garnet are on masked island once again for training. Ben was throwing punches in the air with his gloves on to help his movements when fighting with them. While Garnet sat not to far from him on a rock.

"Alright Ben I think that's enough air jabbing for now." said Garnet gesturing him to come towards her.

Ben walked up towards and made his gloves vanish. "Time's….up already?... I didn't think it would...be over that fast." Ben said trying to catch his breath and act tough.

"I can tell your out of breath so take a break there is no reason to rush." Garnet said knowing he is faking it.

"There is a reason to….rush mom and dad are both training Sunni….. so she has an advantage." Ben complained still trying to catch his breath.

"Don't worry Amethyst is suppose to be the one training Sunni, so Shun will only do the thing necessary to help out." Garnet said trying to calm him down.

"What do you mean by that?" Ben asked.

"He knows it's not his job to train Sunni so what she ends up learning will be up to Amethyst." Garnet replied.

"Guess you're right but I need to learn something that will surprise everyone to prove I'm not just fooling around with this training." Ben stated finally catching his breath.

"Ben." said Garnet with a quick response.

"Yeah…" said Ben but stopped after Garnet went on her knees and placed both hands on his shoulders.

"Ben if you're serious about what you said I have a move that's just for you, but you have to promise me not to mess around with it and no matter what task you do you have to try your best." she said looking into his eyes.

Ben waited a moment before answers and kept looking Garnet in her eyes. "I promise I'll try harder from now on and I won't miss use the technique you're going to teach me." he said ready to do what he has to.

Garnet rubbed his head "You remind me of Steven when he was younger, but this move will require much harder training than before and very intense focus." she explained.

"I'll make you proud and I can't guarantee I'll win but I won't go down without a fight." Ben said trying his hardest for her as well.

"That's what I like to hear now let's us begin." she said ready to start again.

With that Garnet showed him and example of what he'll be learning. And now the real training begins for Ben.

(To Sunni)

Sunni's training session is at the beach once again. Sunni is jump, ducking, and dodging all of Amethyst's attacks while she tries to hit her with her whip.

"Alright Sunni you're doing a great job avoiding my strikes." Amethyst complemented her.

"Thanks….. I got used to handing you at this speed but….. can we try a faster speed?" Sunni asked thing she's ready for a faster speed.

"Maybe after you're done using your shield to block Shun's sword attacks and punches." Amethyst replied. "Yo Shun time to switch out." she called out.

Shun walked over from the pile of sand he was laying on. *yawn* "It's my turn already?" he asked from being tired of waiting.

"Yup try not to scare her to badly." Amethyst replied to him.

"I'll try" he said giving Amethyst a high five to officially tag out. "Sunni would you prefer to fight a sword first or my punches?" he asked.

"I was hoping something more of both like you and Auntie Amethyst fusing to fight me as Citrines." said Sunni wanting to turn things up a notch.

Amethyst and Shun were both shocked Sunni asked that of them. "I don't think you're ready for it?" said Amethyst breaking the silence.

"Ben and Charlotte are probably asking for harder training because they want to win this and I want to ask well." Sunni explained her reasons. "I want to show them I'm gonna become just as good as them." she added.

Shun rubbed her head and let out a smile "If you want that I'll be happy to oblige but it's not up to me." he said turning to face Amethyst.

"I don't know if you're ready for that level of training." said Amethyst not a hundred percent about it.

"You don't have to use all your power, I know you two are going easy on me but if you go easy on me with Citrines I think I might improve a bit faster." Sunni said the reason she wants to fight Citrines.

"If you're up to the task is guess it wouldn't hurt to see how well you do against the both of us." said Amethyst accepting the idea for them to use Citrines to train Sunni.

With that Shun and Amethyst took a few steps from one another. "Let's try not to let our over confidence get the better of us." said Shun wanting to be careful.

"Yeah don't want to go overboard." said Amethyst knowing they do at times.

They continued to do their dance as their bodies faded into one another. As the light faded Citrines appeared and walked towards Sunni.

She punched her left palm with her right hand "Let's get started, you ready Sunni?" she asked.

"More ready than I'll ever be." said Sunni summoning out her shield.

With that Citrines started to battle Sunni and went as easy as she could to not seriously hurt her. And Sunni was excited she got the chance to fight Citrines for training.

(To the Barn)

Peridot began to work on the holocube to set everything up for the obstacle course. Lapis walked into Peridot's area of the barn.

"Peridot you got a sec?" she asked.

"Yes, I do what seems to be the problem?" asked Peridot stopping her work and facing Lapis.

"I don't think for the Section of the obstacle course I chose will safe for the kids to handle." she replied not knowing if it was originally not.

"Lapis we went through this, it's all gonna be a hologram and although everything is going to look and feel real the damage they take will only be a few scratches a best." said Peridot to try and make Lapis feel better about it.

"Guess you're right but what Jasper has planned for her part will push them to the limit." said Lapis.

"Yes that may be true so I'll make sure to ease up a bit on hers." said Peridot making sure they can have a chance to pass Jasper's section.

"By the way how is this all suppose to be programmed into that tiny,holocube was it?" Lapis asked wanting to make sure.

Peridot made her fingers on her limb enhancers into a screen "I'll program everything into this three dimensional simulator, add everything we need and it's all ready to go in this holocube." she replied.

"I guess I'll let you get back to work on it then." said Lapis leaving Peridot's area and going outside of the barn. 'I guess if I'm out here i might as well check to see how Amethyst's training session with Sunni is going.' She thought to herself closing her eyes and making a Lapis water clone close to the temple.

She looks around and is surprised to see Citrines launching her whip to strike Sunni. And Sunni is blocking them almost with ease.

'Looks likes Sunni is training her hardest to keep up with Citrines movements.' thought Lapis looking thru the eyes of her water clone. 'Better just leave them to their training.' said Lapis making the water cline disappear into the water.

(Six days later)

Jasper and Lapis our waiting outside the barn for everyone to show up for the competition.

"Where is everybody?" asked Jasper getting tired of waiting for everyone.

"They aren't suppose to show up for another ten minutes so give them a break." said Lapis knowing there's still time.

"Doesn't mean I don't want to see how the brats improved or not in the past week." said Jasper explaining her reasons.

"Trust me I can guarantee they all improved during the week." said a male voice coming from the roof of the barn.

Jasper and Lapis look up to see Shun on the roof of the barn looking down towards them.

"How long have you been up there?" asked a curious Lapis.

"About twenty minutes I think. I was planning on seeing Ben and Charlotte before this thing started." He replied.

"Didn't they go home after training?" asked Lapis.

"After the second day they both asked Amethyst and I if they could spend the rest of the week with their trainers to perfect their skills." Shun replied.

"So they didn't stay home for a few days and their Papa missed….." said Jasper but stopped after kicked in the face by Shun jumping off the roof and her crashing into the ground.

"Of course I missed them and I don't like being teased for missing them." he said explaining why and landed safely on the floor.

Jasper springed jumped to feet "Know what there's still time before everyone shows up let's have a little sparring match." she suggested wanting payback for being kicked in the face a moment ago.

"Weren't you the one complaining about them not showing up already and know you want to pick a fight." Lapis pointed out. "I think it's better if we just wait it out." she added.

Shun started to chuckle "She has a point you know." he said continuing to laugh.

"You started it anyways." said Jasper with an angry tone starting to make her gem glow orange and orange energy started to surround her.

"Lapis is right let's just wait it o…." said Shun but got punched in the face by Jasper with quick speed.

He slides across the floor for a few feet and got back onto his feet. "Looks like your story off with that straight off the bat." he said dusting the dirt off him. "If that's how you're gonna play it." he said making his gems on both palms glow blue and his body surrounded by blue energy.

They run towards each other and start to exchange blows left and right. Jasper goes for a left hook, and Shun goes for a roundhouse kick. They either cancel one another's blows or hit with a lot of force.

A sweat drop appeared on the side of Lapis head "You two should really stop rough house with so much force and stop before the others arrive." she said wanting them to get focused.

As Lapis finished saying that the warp pad that's close to the barn activated and a light shot out from it. When the light faded Amethyst and Sunni appeared and began walking towards the barn.

"Amethyst and Sunni arrived." said Lapis having her back towards them and letting them know.

When she turned back towards Shun and Jasper they were both dusting off their clothes from being knocked onto the ground.

"Weren't you guys just fighting a second ago?" she asked with another sweat drop appearing off the side of her head.

"What, we said sparring until they showed up and two people showed up." said Shun continuing to dust himself off.

"You need to pay attention to this kind of small detail." said Jasper telling off Lapis for not listening to their word.

"If I had enough water right now you two would be in a lot of trouble." said Lapis under her breath.

"Jasper, Lapis glad to see you after a week of training." Sunni called out.

"Hey Sunni, glad you see you two." said Lapis happy to see her.

"Looks like you made it their training without any battle scars." said Jasper about little disappointed.

"Uhh thank you I guess." said Sunni not really sure what to say.

Amethyst walked over to Shun "So you left early this morning didn't you?" she asked.

"You know I just waited here for about twenty minutes to see if I can meet up Ben and Charlotte before the competition starts." he replied.

"Yeah that must explain why you looked a little trashed right now." she said noticing the scratches he had.

"Right you see Jasper and I started to do a little sparring match to wait out the time." he explained.

She gave him a punch on the arm "Remember you can't lose to any other Crystal Gem besides me." she said with a smile.

"I know, also that reminds how you feeling about seeing the twins after six days?" he asked.

"Hope they're ready to lose cause Sunni should be pretty hard to beat with all her senses higher than they used to be." Amethyst replied having faith in Sunni.

"I guess but don't forget Pearl and Garnet won't let them loose without a fight." He reminded her.

"Yeah I know that better than anyone." said Amethyst knowing what they're capable of.

With that being said the warp pad started up again and a stream of light appeared. Three figures appeared one being taller than the others, one was about the size of the tallest one and one was smaller than the other two.

The light from the warp pad faded and it revealed Pearl, Charlotte, and Stevonnie. They noticed the others at the front of the barn and started to walk towards them.

"Guys who's that lady walking behind Charlotte and Pearl?" asked a curious Sunni.

"That's just Stevonnie." replied Amethyst while starting to stretch.

"Who's Stevonnie?" asked Sunni once again.

"She's just an old friend from the pa…." said Amethyst but got interrupted by Shun "It's your mom and dad fused into one person." he replied knowing Amethyst will drag it out longer than needed.

"Woah! Really? I thought gems can only fuse with other gems?" asked a really surprised Sunni.

"Steven's organic so thanks to his human construct he's able to fuse with other humans like your mom." replied Lapis joining the conversation.

"That was pretty well explain Lapis, I'm surprised." said Shun noticing Lapis explained it perfectly.

"Thanks, I mean it's pretty simple when you think of it." said Lapis kinda bragging a bit.

"That's a load of crap and you know it. Peridot had to explain that us a few times cause we either didn't listen or stopped listening mid-way." said Jasper calling her out.

"She probably only had to explain it to you a few times cause you're so…" said Lapis but got interrupted by a girl's voice saying "Hey guys it's been a while."

Everyone turn their attention away from Lapis and Jasper's argument and see Charlotte holding her sword behind her holding it with her right hand.

"I want to ask how training went but the obstacle will show me what you learned." said Amethyst willing to wait for the challenge to begin.

Charlotte stopped a few feet from Amethyst and made an expressionless face.

"What I don't hug from not seeing you for a few days?" Amethyst asked opening her arms for hug.

Charlotte stood there not moving a muscle for a moment or two and a second later she nearly tackles Amethyst giving her a hug "Mom I missed not seeing you for so long." she said with a few tears coming down her face.

Amethyst hugged her back "I know it was for the best so I hope you do great on the Obstacle Course." she said wish her daughter luck.

Shun goes up them and rubbed Charlotte's head "Glad to see you made it back in one piece." he said happy to see her.

Charlotte starts to smile "Yeah and I promise both you I'm gonna win this thing." she said knowing her training paid off.

"Mom, Dad I can't believe you didn't tell me you guys can fuse together." Sunni said upset with Stevonnie.

"Must've slipped our mind a few times, sorry we didn't tell you for so long." Stevonnie said apologizing to her.

"I'll forgive you guys only if you cheer for me to win today." Sunni said the only thing they can do for her to forgive them.

Stevonnie unfused back into Steven and Connie. "Don't worry Sunni we were going to do that anyways." said Steven trying to cheer her up.

"I wish you the best of luck." Connie added giving Sunni a hug.

Pearl walked up towards Lapis and Jasper. "Are we all set to start this course?" she asked.

"Almost Pearl, all we need to do is wait for Garnet and Ben to arrive and we can begin." Lapis replied.

"I want them to hurry up so we can get this started and over with." said Jasper patient for it to start.

"Jasper, you really have to learn how to be more patient then you already are." said a woman's voice.

Everyone turned around in the direction of the hill and see Garnet along with Ben walking towards them. They get closer and Ben says "Sorry we're late but we decided to walk here because we wanted to take it easy." he said.

"Better late than never." said Charlotte glad to see he finally showed up.

"So Garnet what did you have Ben do during his training?" Shun asked wanting to know.

"That's our little secret." Garnet replied not wanting to ruin the surprise.

"Dad I guarantee the move in learned will surprise everyone." Ben said feeling confident about this surprise he has hidden.

"Come on Ben don't keep us waitings, what's this new move?" Sunni asked.

"You're gonna have to wait and se….." said Ben but stopped after being hugged and noogied by Amethyst "Come on little man don't hide things from your mom." she said as she continued.

Shun grabbed Amethyst and hung her over his shoulder "Give the kid if he wants to wait to show us it's his choice." he said making her stop. "Before I forget Ben good luck today, and hope that new move is worth the wait." he said extending his fist out to Ben.

Ben bumped his dad's fist "Trust me you're gonna be the most surprised dad." he said.

With that the Gem and Connie were all having their own conversations while the kids were catching up. They bragged her and there that they will win or who had the toughest training.

After a few minutes Peridot came out of the barn to get everything started. "Sorry to keep you all waiting but I had to finish some things on the holocube." she apologized.

"What's this holocube thing you're talking about?" asked Connie.

"I'll keep it brief, it's gonna be the obstacle itself. It will project a three dimensional course that Lapis, Jasper and myself thought carefully about." Peridot replied.

"I get it, it's gonna have solid hologram that way the kids can get a real feel about this thing." Connie said finally understanding.

"When I start up the holocube we will be in a stadium for all of us to watch as the kids do the course. We will have three separate monitors to show what's happening to every kid." Peridot explained.

"You trainers for the week should have explained the rule, but everyone section of the obstacle course is different." Jasper stated.

"Sections?!" asked all three kids in unison.

"Yeah we each have our own quadrant, and each one is tougher than the last." Jasper replied.

"I think it will be better to show you then to tell you." said Peridot playing the cube on the ground and pushing a button on a remote to start it up.

A moment later everyone was standing on a walking area and behind them was rows to sit on.

"I used photos of old stadiums to make the arena and in front of us is what the kids will be competing in." Peridot stated.

When everyone looked forward they saw a large black cube will on one entrance that's noticeable.

"Completing each section will take you to the next section almost immediately after completing. Before we start you guys have any questions?" asked Lapis.

All three kids raised their hands but before they could talk Jasper interrupted "Great let's get started." she said grabbing the controller from Peridot and pushed a button.

With that the kids were teleported into a dark, pitch black room and the gems were wall sitting in high rows for a great view.

"Jasper! I never finished explaining." argued Period.

"I think everyone wants this thing to start already." Jasper argued.

(To the kids)

"Ben? Charlotte? Anyone there?" Sunni asked trying to deep if anyone is around.

"Anyone there?" Ben called out.

"If you guys are there speak up." Charlotte called out.

Suddenly the pitch black room got bright all of a sudden. The kids noticed Noone was around just a small from with lots off opening passageways.

"Kids listen to me it's Peridot." said Peridot saying voice echoing through each room the kids were in. "This is my section of this test, you can say it's a maze and you got to find your way out. Almost anything goes, but if you run into one another you have to answer a random question I ask, the winner will move on the loser will start from the room they started off in." she explained.

All the kids started to get excited and nervous but they were ready for the challenge.

"The first part of this obstacle course shall commence, get going." said Period through the a loud echo telling the kids to get started.

"Good luck Ben, Charlotte but I'll be the first one done." Sunni bragged taking the path she thinks is right.

"I'll do my best and show everyone I grew in the last few days." said Ben to himself as he's getting ready to start.

"Pearl, Stevonnie, everyone I'm going to show you guys what I'm made of." said Charlotte already farther into the maze then Sunni, and Ben.

Charlotte gone, Ben and Sunni made their ways through the maze which seemed pretty easy at first, but every time they made a turn they always ended up in a dead end.

(With Charlotte)

Charlotte was running through the maze as she continued to look for the way to the next section of the obstacle course. During her look for the exit, Charlotte stopped in her tracks as she found her in a 4-way intersection.

"Dang it navigating through this maze is going to be harder than I thought." Charlotte said to herself, trying to decide on which way to go. "There's got to be a way to remember where I went so I won't keep running around in circle." She added.

Charlotte took a moment to think before an idea popped into her head.

"Oh yeah there totally is a way." She said.

Next, Charlotte looked at her left hand and it started to glow bright blue as she summoned her sword. Once her sword appeared Charlotte took hold of it and struck it on the wall causing a scratch mark to appear on the wall.

"That should work, but now the question is which way should I choose?" Charlotte asked.

Charlotte looked at all the ways to go until she just shrugged and choose the third path, then starting to head down that way, but not the leaving a scratch in the wall that leads that way. A few minutes she was gone Ben came to the same intersection as he found himself stopped.

"Man three way to choose from why would there more than one dang Peridot for making this first section so hard." Ben said.

As he looked around to decide which way to go he then found a scratch mark in the wall of the wall of the maze and went to examine it. While he examin it he sooned figured out what it was.

"Yeah Charlotte been here I recognize her sword mark anywhere and since I didn't see her coming as I came up here meaning that she also had to decide on which to go and she is using this as a way to figure her way through the maze." Ben stated. "It very smart sis, but when you're helping yourself you're unknowingly helping others." He added.

Ben then looked around until he found another scratch mark located on the wall of the third path way.

"Oww there you go, but you won't get away from me big sis." Ben said, then heading down the third pathway in attempt to catch up with Charlotte.

When he went down the pathway, Sunni came up to see him going down the pathway as she thought, 'is that Ben? I think he is following Charlotte so I better follow him so I don't get left to far behind.'

Sunni then headed down the pathway to intend to follow behind her cousins as they continue to travel through the first section of the obstacle course.

With Charlotte, she keep make her way through the maze as she continue to leave scratch marks in the wall to remind of where she has been. Through all the commotion she sooned made it to the other end of the maze as she reached section two of the course.

"Yes I made it out of the maze." Charlotte said, happily.

The intercom came on as Lapis spoke, "congratulation Charlotte for being the first one to make it through the maze and now I like to welcome you to the second section, now what you got to do is cross this large lake full of crocodiles.

Charlotte looked ahead to see a crocodile or two jumping from underneath the water, while others just floated in the water.

"Crocodiles! Lapis don't you think you took this a little bit too far?" she asked, nervously.

"You should tell that to Jasper for that, I just wanted something involving water and Jasper just added the crocodiles to make to more intense for you, kids." Lapis said in defense.

"Okay sorry for that." Charlotte apologized.

"It okay Charlotte anyway get going the other will catch up with you shortly." Lapis replied.

"Yes thanks for the heads up Lapis." Charlotte thanked.

Charlotte sooned got to work on the second section as soon as she went ahead Ben came from out of the maze and not shortly Sunni came too.

"Yes I done with that dumb maze." Ben said, happily

"Me too." Sunni agreed.

The intercom came on again as Peridot spoked, "hello Ben and Sunni I'm glad you two made it out, but since both of you'll caught up with each other you'll do my task that I rule should happen if the competitor caught up with each other."

"Okay and what was that rule again?" Ben asked.

"The rule was that if any competitor caught up with one another they will be forced to answer a question and one of them must answer it" Peridot stated.

"Alright, but what happens to the person, who doesn't answer it?" Sunni asked.

"They will be forced to repeat the last obstacle they surpassed." Peridot answered.

"Okay I'm ready tell us that question so I can answer it and move on because I don't want to repeat that maze." Ben said.

"Yeah me either so go ahead and ask." Sunni agreed.

"Alright, so your question i-" Peridot started before Jasper took the microphone for the intercom and asked, "which one of you little brats ate my piece of cake I had in the fridge last week?"

When hearing that Ben froze up from fear of not wanting to tell and seeing this Sunni says, "It's was Ben and Aunt Amethyst."

"Wait what?!" Ben asked confused.

"I always knew it was you and not only that you had an accomplish with you." Jasper said.

"Sunni I can't believe you told on me." Ben said to Sunni.

"Ben I'm sorry, but if I have to go back I would be little lost, but you on the other hand knew your way so you'll be fine." Sunni replied.

"I'm going to get you-" Ben started before being teleported away.

"Hey where did Ben go?" Sunni asked

"Don't worry Sunni he just been teleported back to the beginning of the maze so he's okay anyway, you may now continue to the next obstacle." Jasper replied

"Roger that." Sunni replied.

With that Sunni started heading towards the second section, while in the stadium Amethyst and Jasper were arguing over the piece of cake and Shun in the background thinking in the back of his head, 'I'm glad she didn't mention me in this. That'll teach her for eating our secret stash a few weeks ago.'

Back at the beginning of the maze, Ben appeared as he finished, "Sunni."

After Ben said that was said he started looking around as he notice that he was back the beginning of the maze.

"God dang it!" He angrily yelled as headed back into the maze.

With Sunni, she headed towards the lake tried to figure out a way to pass through it without get attacked by crocodile.

"Oh okay I got to figure out pass a way to pass this." She said to herself, looking to see logs floating in water. "Well look at that I found my way cross." She smiled.

Sunni started to hop from log to log in her attempts to make it across the lake as she was did so Sunni then looked up to see Charlotte turning her sword into a whip as she tries to swing across lake.

"That smart of Charlotte to use her sword/whip to swing across the lake, but I'm afraid this section I got the advantage." Sunni thought.

With that Sunni changed her speed as she moved from hopping across the logs to hopping onto crocodiles' back as fast as she could. After moving fast across the Sunni sooned appeared on the other end of the lake as she appeared to be in the lead.

"Nice I'm in the lead." Sunni said, excited.

The intercom turned on once more and Jasper spoke, "well look who was the first to make it to the final section of the course lil Sunni."

"Okay thanks for that Jasper, but what do I got to get to pass this course?" Sunni asked.

"Alright Sunni, there is a table near you and on that table there are six ankles and six wristbands weights, what you got to do is put two wristbands and ankles weights and rock climb, jump from edge to an edge, and finally do a foot race to the finish." Jasper explained. "Okay do you understand Sunni?" She asked.

"Yeah I pretty much get the jif of it." Sunni replied.

"Good now get to it." Jasper ordered.

With that Sunni walked over to the table a picked up two wristbands and two ankle weights and placed one on each of her arms and legs. After she was done Sunni felt like the gravity was against her as her body the amount of weight was in the wristbands and ankles weights.

"Hey how much are in these things?" Sunni asked.

"There about 15 pounds in each so it a 60 overall." Jasper answered.

"60 overall, how am I supposed to keep the lead if I have these things to hold me down." Sunni complained.

"Don't complained to me what you need to do is to complain to your mentor for not giving the proper tools to handle each obstacle now get moving because Charlotte is nearly done with the second section." Jasper replied.

Sunni groaned and took off jogging as fast as she could to make sure she didn't get passed by Charlotte or to trip over due to the extra weight she was carrying. She was gone, Charlotte came swing down as she made her sword disappeared.

"Alright I made it." Charlotte said.

"Hey excuse me, Charlotte." Lapis said over the intercom.

"Yes Lapis?" Charlotte asked.

"Well first off, congrats on making it the the final section, but I'm afraid that Sunni was the first to make it here a few minutes ago and she continued on ahead of you, but don't worry about it because she not that far ahead." Lapis said.

"Good I can catch up with her and take the lead back." Charlotte replied.

"Hang on Charlotte before you get going there something you'll need for this section." Lapis stated

"Okay what is it because I need to catch up with Sunni real quick." Charlotte said in a hurry.

"Alright it will be real quick and simple, now what you got to do is walk over to that table near you, grab two wristbands and two ankle weights, and put them." Lapis explained.

Without questioning Charlotte did as she was told and walked over to the table, grabbed two ankle weights and wrist band, and placed them on. Once she did so Charlotte sooned felt the same effect as Sunni did a few moments ago.

"Oh my Quartz what did y'all put in this thing?" Charlotte asked.

"Just the same material used in normal weighting materials." Lapis replied.

"Alright, but how am I going to be able to catch up with Sunni with these slowing me down." Charlotte complained.

"Don't worry about it Charlotte, Sunni seems to be having trouble with her weights as well that why she is not ahead of you." Lapis said.

"Okay good, then I get going before Sunni gets even more ahead of me." Charlotte said.

With that Charlotte started going down the path as fast as she could trying to catch up with Sunni.

(Let's go back to Ben)

Ben finally made his way through the maze for the second time as he reach the second section of the course.

"Man I'm out of that stupid maze again." Ben said, annoyed.

He headed towards the second section of the course as the intercom turned on and Peridot spoke, "Ben it look like you finally made it to second section of the course."

"Oh don't give me that crap Peridot I would be that the third section already if Sunni hadn't told on me and had me sent back to the beginning of the maze and just tell me what I got to do." Ben demand in a hurry.

"Alright Ben for the second section what you got to do is cross this large lake full crocodiles." Peridot replied.

Looking ahead of him, Ben sees some crocodile hopping out of the water and others just floating in the water.

"Man this sucks this second section is even harder than the first one." Ben complained.

"It called an obstacle course for a reason that means each obstacles is harder than the last and if were you, I would stop complaining and get to moving because Charlotte and Sunni have a major lead on you." Peridot said.

"Oh okay." Ben replied.

With that Ben started to get ready as he get began to hop from log to log as he tried to get across the lake. As he did so he sooned stopped on a log in the middle of the lake and he found himself surrounded in a ring of crocodile swimming around him.

'Oh man it looks like I'm surrounded what can I do.' Ben thought. 'Wait I got it.' he added.

Next, Ben's chest gem glow as he summon his gloves as they appeared he started to focus his energy into his right fist. After that his right fist began to glow bright purple as it was covered in bright aura.

"Alright here we go, Crystal Impact!" Ben yelled.

With that Ben slammed his fist making a huge explosion blasting not only the crocodile way, but the entire lake period. Looking around, Ben sees all the destruction he caused thanks to his attack. Ben then looked at his right fist as he said, "man all that extreme training with Garnet was totally worth it."

He smiled and hopped off the log and hurried down the path to the third section now with ease. While he did so, over in the stadium everyone except Garnet was surprised as they just saw Ben use Shun's special move, Crystal Impact.

"That was surely a surprise I didn't know Ben knew." Amethyst said.

"Yeah me either will who knew that little cake stealing brat could've learned a pretty powerful move like that I got to emit I'm impressed." Jasper implied.

"How did he learn that?" Peridot asked.

"He probably learned it from Shun." Lapis said.

"Nope it couldn't have been me I haven't him in a week so I could've taught him that." Shun replied.

"Actually he learned the move from me." Garnet spoked up.

Everyone looked at Garnet as Amethyst asked, "Garnet, you taught Ben Crystal Impact, why?"

"Ben said, since he was going to be put to the test with this obstacle course he wanted to learn a move that will be show the progress of his training and so as his week long mentor I taught him a very effective move." Garnet answered.

"Well after seeing that I say that whatever training you put him through was a complete success." Shun said.

"Thanks." Garnet replied.

Shun looked at the monitor that showed Ben and he smiled as he thought, "I didn't think that one of the kids could learn it at such a young one, but even as along as I been on this earth there still can be something around that can surprise me."

Back with Ben, he finally made it to third section, and the intercom and Peridot spoke, "Ben, glad that you could finally make it to the final section, but hurry up your sister and Sunni are pretty far ahead of you, so just pick up the last ankle brace and wristbands on the table near you, so you can try to catch up."

"Okay no problem Peridot." Ben replied.

He walked over to the table, grabbed the last two ankle braces and two wristbands, and placed them on. After he did so, unlike Charlotte and Sunni, Ben didn't feel like he there wasn't anything was weighing him down.

"Okay I'm done." Ben said.

"Alright get going before Charlotte or Sunni takes first place." Peridot replied.

All Ben give a thumbs up as he takes off running down the path to catch up with Sunni and Charlotte.

(With Sunni and Charlotte)

Sunni and Charlotte were climbing up a tall mountain, they both seemed to being taking it as easy as they could because neither one could really carry the extra 60 pound overall weight and if either one makes a mistake, she'll being going on a one way ticket down to the ground.

"Hey I'm finally at the top." Sunni said, making it to the top of the mountain.

Sunni tried just laid there as she attempted to catch her breath. As she was resting the intercom came on as Jasper spoke, "Hey Sunni pick yourself up and get going because Charlotte is closing in on you and if you two catch up with each other you'll are going have to answer a question and I don't think either one of you'll are willing to jump of a mountain to climb it again."

The intercom turned off, Sunni used all the strength she could summon and got back to her feet as she began to continue the race to the finish line. Once Sunni was gone, Charlotte soon finished climbing up the mountain.

"Whoa that was a nightmare I saw my whole life flash before my life, I mean who can climb a side of a mountain perfectly with these weights holding them down is beyond me." Charlotte complained.

Charlotte stood up as she prepared to try and catch up to Sunni again, but she then looked down at the part of the mountain she just climbing as she notice that something was coming up fast.

'What that?' she thought.

She then looked closer as she sooned to see that it was none other than her twin brother, Ben, who looked very determine.

'Oh shots it's Ben and it looks like the weights he wearing aren't slowing him down, I really need to hurry before he catch up." Charlotte said.

With that she began running down the path as leading to the finish line as she tried to catch up with Sunni. Ben sooned came climbing to the top of the mountain as he looks like sweat starting to appear on his forehead.

"Man this part is basically practice for me, but I gotta say this is so tough that I'm breaking a sweat." he said, now on the top of the mountain. "But enough talking I'm still way too far behind the others to be laughing." He added.

After that saying, Ben then started to run down the path in a final effort to get catch up with Sunni and Charlotte.

With Sunni, she was standing at the edge of the cliff as she that the other side of the cliff was about a mile away and it looks the only way for her to get across was to hope.

'Oh man without these weights I could've easily crossed it ,but these is going be a tricky situation.' Sunni thought, but her thought soon ed came to an end as a voice came calling out to her.

"Sunni." the voice said.

Sunni turned around to see Charlotte jogging towards her. As Charlotte made it to Sunni she stopped a she bent over to catch her breath.

"Huh huh…you thought you were going to keep the lead all the way to the finish didn't you cuz and know your very displeased to see me because you know I was going to take the lead back, aren't you?" Charlotte asked.

"No I not displeased to see I only displease because now that you caught up because now we have to asked question to see which one of us have to go back and I don't want have to climb that wall again." Sunni replied.

With that said, the intercom came on as Jasper spoke, "Okay kids since y'all are so close to the finish we are going to change things up now, starting from this point y'all don't have to follow that stupid question rule that Peridot added."

"Wait we don't have to that rule anymore?" Sunni asked.

"No you don't." Jasper answered.

"Good now we can continue and no one can get sent back." Charlotte said.

"That no fair!" A angry voice yelled from the distant.

Both girls turned around to see Ben running up to them with angry expression on his face.

"Oh hey Ben." Sunni said, nervous.

"What took you so long, bro?" Charlotte asked.

"What took me so long? Me and Sunni end up running into each others at the second section and Sunni answered that question causing me to get teleported back to the beginning of the maze sending me way off in last place that what took me so long." Ben answered.

"Man that must've sucked but hey the good news we don't have to answer any more question so no can get sent back." Charlotte said.

"That's not fair how I was the only one to get sent back and exactly when I'm about to make my epic come back no else get sent allowing to take their spot it just not fair." Ben complained, frustrated.

"Hey calm down Ben, but since we don't have to answer anymore question and we are all here why not we use all make the rest of this a little competition to see who can get to finish line first." Charlotte suggested.

Ben took a deep breath as he calmed down and said, "okay that can work."

"Good idea Charlotte, but one thing how are we going to get to the other side of that ridge?" Sunni asked.

The twins turned their attention to that large rift ahead of them.

"That going to be a tough one, but if we team up we make it across." Charlotte said.

"So suggesting that we do a temporary truce to help each other across the ridge." Ben asked.

"Yeah pretty much." Charlotte replied.

"Okay I'm cool with that." Ben said.

"Me too and besides we're family it only right that we help each other when it really important." Sunni agreed.

"Okay so to do this we're going to need all the thing we learned in training to get pass this, so what y'all trainers you guys?" Charlott asked.

"Auntie Amethyst taught me to increase my ability to stay on my feet and how to work by using my other senses." Sunni answered.

"Garnet said that not just power alone can win a fight you'll also need to strategies and she help me increase my strength." Ben added.

"Okay Pearl taught the way of being a true swordswoman and how be graceful and hard hitting." Charlotte said.

"Okay with all of that I just devised a plan." Sunni stated.

"You did?" The twins asked.

"Yeah I did. Hear me out what if Ben tosses one of us across the ridge first, that there can someone over there to help the other when they cross." Sunni replied.

(To the others)

"Looks like they're gonna help one another get across the ridge." said Steven looking at the screen showing all the kids.

"That's good they're helping each other even though it's a competition." Connie agreed.

"It looks like this part was meant for them to work together to get across." Pearl stated examining the ridge.

"Of course it was, and it was all Jasper idea." said Peridot giving Jasper credit where credit is due.

Wow Jasper I'm surprised you thought of this and it came true." said a surprised Steven.

"Well you know I have my moments." said Jasper talking a little cocky.

"I can't wait to see who gonna come out on top." said Connie getting excited.

"Who ever wins will deserve it for working hard." Steven said.

"I'm surprised they are actually doing well." Jasper stated.

"They did train for this." said Pearl reminding Jasper about the training.

"Guess the next part will determine who wins?" said said Garnet laying back in her seat.

"You're not using your future to see who wins?" asked Amethyst.

"Sapphire wants to know who will win but Ruby keeps stopping us before we could." replied Garnet.

"So Lapis, who do you think is gonna win?" Shun asked seeing the kids are taking a break to come up with something.

"I think it might be too close to call? Lapis replied. "Also your expect me to believe it was only Ben and Amethyst that ate Jasper's piece of cake?" she asked.

"Keep it down, I really don't want to fight right now this obstacle course test you guys came up with was a good idea." he said trying to tell her to not talk so loud.

Lapis blushed a bit "Thanks Jasper, Peridot and I worked hard to come up with stuff to make things challenging." she stated.

"Lapis that was great having a lake in the obstacle course thing to have water as a theme." said Amethyst with a playful tone.

"Yeah, I just wanted something that's a part of me." Lapis responded.

"I know what you mean if I had anything to do with this I would have had something to do with ice." said Shun understanding what she means.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, we know mister frosty." said Amethyst with playful banter.

"Says the one that was over dramatic about her Torta being melted with acid." said Shun with a quick comeback.

"How do you even know about that?" she asked.

"One of the others told m….."said Shun but got interrupted by Garnet "Looks like they started to make a move." she said trying to get everyone to focus on the screen.

(Back with the kids)

"Sunni that plan is really bad," said the twin with a hopeless tone.

"What's wrong with it?" Sunni asked wanting to know what's wrong.

"Even though I gain some strength, I don't think I can throw anyone that far." Ben replied.

"Maybe it will be easier if we just jumped for it." Charlotte replied saying what she thought will be better.

"If you guys have a better idea let's hear it." said Sunni also bit offended they didn't agree with her idea.

The twins thought for a meant before Ben finally answered "Maybe you make a row of shields to make a path." he said taking a wild guess.

Charlotte hit him on the head "You dummy she can't make that many shields?" she said.

"She's right I can't make that many shields. Even if I could I don't think it will be stable enough." Sunni stated.

"If you're so smart what did you come up with Sis?" Ben asked holding his head from being punched.

"I think I might know a way but first Ben, you said you have a new move so if you could tell us what that move does?" Charlotte asked.

"The move in learned is called 'Crystal Impact' it makes me punch super hard, and it's one of dad's signature moves." Ben replied.

"Great that can go with what I got planned." Charlotte stated. "Now Sunni, do you know if you can push your shield forward? Like push as if your charging at someone with it." she asked.

"I don't think so but I can put lots of pressure when moving it forward, like a spring board." Sunni replied.

"Perfect here's what I got planned I tie my whip-sword onto another sword I'll make, then Ben with the sword in hand hits the bottom of the sword with his new move and it should be lodged into the other side of the ridge." Charlotte stated her plan.

"That sounds like a good let's try it." Ben said willing to give it a try.

"Okay so where I fit in this plan?" Sunni asked feeling a bit left out.

"You can give Ben a boost for higher ground so he have a better chance of landing the sword on the other side." Charlotte replied.

"I see I'm all for it." said Sunni readying to give it a try.

With that everyone summoned their weapons to get ready to try Charlotte's plan. When Charlotte started to tie her whip-sword,Sunni asked "Won't the spikes on your sword hurt our hands if we touch them?" she asked.

"Actually the spikes can be retracted." replied Charlotte making her blades retract.

With that Charlotte handed Ben the sword to hit and Sunni got into position to give Ben a boost. Ben took a few steps back to get some running space. Next he ran at full speed towards Sunni, and jumped at her. The Shield pushed up giving Ben some extra momentum to get to a higher ground.

Ben then held the sword with the time aiming at the other side of the ridge. Next her made his hand started glowing blue aura around it.

'Okay Garnet said with my training it should have a thirty-five percent chance of working, so please work.' he thought himself as the area around his fist kept fighting from stable and unstable.

Ben hit the end of the sword scabbard and saw it fly and land, crashing into the other ridge.

When he landed on the ground he was so happy seeing it worked. "Look guys I did it." he said feeling proud of himself.

"Congrats lil bro." Charlotte congratulated him first.

"Congrats Ben." said Sunni immediately after. "Charlotte know that, that's done how do we get across?" she asked.

"Like this" she responded making the whip-sword longer and tieing it on around her waist. "We're gonna tie it around our waist and jump at the same time I'll make the whip shorter making our landing bit slower and we climbed the rest of the way up." she added.

Ben and Sunni's faces filled with shock. And Charlotte replied "If you guys don't want to get across fine by me."

A minute or two later Ben and Sunni were ready to take the leap of faith and get over to the other side. They all took the leap and surprisingly got over without any worries. When they all reached the top Charlotte made the whip disappear.

"Sis great plan back there." Ben said going for a high five.

Charlotte high fived his hand "Thanks."

Sunni had a sad look on her face. "Guys I'm so sorry." she said feeling a little bad.

"About what?" asked a confused Ben and Charlotte.

"That I'm gonna finish this race before you guys." she said taking off reminding them that it's a race.

Ben and Charlotte got a little angry and they begin to chase after her to try and finish before her.

(To the others)

"Looks like they reach the final part, the leg race to the finish line." said Jasper seeing the kids running.

"I'm so proud of Charlotte for coming up a brilliant and thought out plan." said Pearl feeling proud of her student.

"Yeah that really something." said Lapis agreeing after seeing how they got across.

"So awesome there almost done but shouldn't we get to the finish line to congratulate them." Connie suggested.

"I second that." Steven agreed.

"Hey we don't have to leave just to see who finishes the race live." Peridot argued not wanting to teleport everyone.

"I agree that we should be there." said Garnet.

Amethyst and Shun looked at each other and smiled "We agree too." they said joining in.

Lapis and Jasper nodded at on another. "Come on Peridot everyone just wants to see how it turns out." said Lapis trying to convince her.

"But…." protested Peridot but got interrupted by Jasper "We know you want to see it so bad like the rest of us so just do it already." said knowing what Peridot is thinking.

Period sighed and pressed a few buttons on the remote she had and then push the button to teleport everyone to the finish line arena.

(Back to the Race)

Ben, Charlotte, and Sunni are all neck and neck running down the lane to see who can come out on top.

"Won't…..give up that easily." yelled Ben as tries to catch his breath while keeping up with the Charlotte and Sunni.

"You guys should….quit know I'm not losing this." Charlotte agreed trying to not lose her momentum.

"I made it this far and I won't give up till it's over." said Sunni running as fast she could.

They all continue to run as they made their way toward the finish line. Everyone is wait to see who crosses the finish line first. The kids run as they're only a few feet from the finish line now.

When it's all said and done all three manage to cross the finish line at the exact same time.

"Did...I win?" asked Charlotte breathing hard.

"You must be…..delusional sis...I crossed a split second before you." Ben argued while trying to catch his breath.

"I clearly won this." said Sunni knowing she's won.

"You guys should calm down as Peridot and Jasper check the replay to see who won." Lapis suggested.

The kids did as told as they all sat on the ground happy that it's over.

Shun walks up to Ben and rubs his head "Wow Ben, I can't believe you went from last to almost first place. You even learned Crystal Impact." he said happy to see Ben trying hard.

Ben was so tired all he could do was smile and nod.

Amethyst walked up to Charlotte and gave her a bottle water "Here you go kiddo, for working hard and doing your best." she said.

"Thank...you mom I really appreciate it." she replied accepting the water and chugging it down.

Steven and Connie walked up to Sunni. "Good work out their sweetie you really worked hard." said Steven congratulating Sunni.

"Thank you daddy." she replied blushing a little.

"It looks like your training really paid off." said Connie seeing how she's improved.

"It means a lot mommy thanks you for noticing." said a grateful Sunni.

"Wow Garnet, I can't believe you taught Benoit how to use Crystal Impact." said Pearl to Garnet.

"Ben was determined to improve himself for this thing and as his mentor I had to respect his wishes." Garnet replied. "Which reminds me, I didn't know Stevonnie was helping you out." she added.

"Yes, well there is only so much a one gem can teach a person." said Pearl with a light blue blush on her face.

"Everyone we finished looking over the footage of the racing portion of the obstacle course." said Peridot interrupting everyone's conversation.

Everyone faced towards Peridot with Jasper and Lapis at her sides. Sunni was the first to ask "So who won?"

"It turns out you all won." Lapis replied.

"WHAT?! all the kids yelled.

"Pipe down." Jasper ordered. "Peridot show them them the footage." she demanded.

Peridot nodded in agreement and made a holographic screen appear in front of everyone. "As you can all see the kids managed to pass the finish line at the same time." she explained.

"Well I guess that's that" said Amethyst ready to go home.

"Yeah you're right I'm sure the kids will be happy knowing they all won." Shun agreed.

"Wait a minute!" Charlotte called out getting everyone's attention.

"We want a clear winner." Ben continued for her.

"And we aren't leaving until we do." Sunni ended the sentence.

"You all won, I think that's what's important." Lapis replied trying to make them calm down.

The kids stood their ground not willing to move until they got what they wanted.

"Very well then, Jasper let's go with your fourth idea for the obstacle course." said Peridot to Jasper.

Jasper let out a smirk and then faced to kids "If you brats want to win so badly then to win you have to fight your mentor or mentors that trained you the whole week and win." she stated.

The kids got a little nervous and slowly turned their heads towards the other gems.

"Alright if that's what you kids want." said Garnet with her gauntlets summoned and cracking her knuckles.

"I won't hold back." said Pearl having two Spears ready to go.

Stevonnie stepped forward with shield and sword at hand "Don't forget about me Pearl." she reminded her.

"Amethyst I what do you think we should do to make things harder for Sunni this time around?" Shun asked to her.

"Let's both use Gem Overdrive and see if she can handle our maximum speed and power." she replied.

The kids looked at each other with serious looks on their faces and nodded at one another. Next they face the other gems and took a step forward.

Sunni, who was standing on the left walked in front of both the twins and said "We got one thing to say…."

A second later all three kids cup their hands together "We're okay with a tie, we don't need to fight anymore, beside the obstacle course was really exhausting." they said trying to weasel out of it.

"Okay, but are you sure y'all don't want to clarify the winner?" Peridot asked.

"Yes we're sure." All the kids replied, scared.

"Fine then I declare the first ever Great Obstacle Course a tie all in favor say 'I'." Peridot said.

"I" everybody agreed.

"Okay now that settled let's go home." Shun said.

With that everybody except Lapis, Jasper, and Peridot stepped on the warp pad as the teleported back to the Temple.

That's the of Chapter 11 hope you enjoyed reading it, I know we had fun writing it. You guys read a lot this chapter so I'll keep it brief, congrats on making this far into the story. The Next two Chapter are gonna be worth the wait, so hang in there and we'll try and have them posted as soon as we can. Till next time I'm Shun Benitoite and he's Jaroberts251 thanks for reading and peace out.