Superman/Steven Universe:

The Shield of Hope

(Note:Sorry this took so long to get out. It was a long haul trying to get this finished, but it's summer now and I'm gonna have a lot more free time on my hands to work on this, my BvS story, and many more future projects. But for now enjoy the new chapter and the epicness that is about to commence.)

Chapter 11

Lexcorp, Lex's Office

The room was silent and all the eyes were on Lois and this Flying Mystery man. Garnet took the moment of stillness to push the bookshelf back into place, she looked down to Lex who gave her a cold stare. Garnet then extended her hand offering to help him up. Lex simply looked at the gem in her palm, he then picked himself up then dusted himself off.

"Can you walk" Clark asked Lois who was still in his arms

Lois nodded dumbly still trying to comprehend what was happening. Clark then put her down on wobbly legs, but she was able to stand. Steven was still staring at the man in amazement until a voice broke his train of thought.

"Well would you look at that. I'll save the brat for dessert, this is a main course" The creature yelled as he jumped over Steven and ran towards Clark

Steven's eyes widened as the purple monster ran towards the man. Clark's back was turned as he checked up on Lois who was just staring at him. For one moment Lois's eyes left his and she looked behind him jumping back in shock.

"LOOK OUT" Both Steven and Lois yelled simultaneously

In a flash Clark turned around and grabbed the creature's arm before it could make contact with his skin. Clark recoiled a bit in disgust upon seeing the strange sucker like protrusions on this creature's hand. The creature was shocked by Clark's speed, and in the moment of hesitation Clark reared his fist back for a punch. The creature's eyes widened as Clark threw a punch towards its head, and with Clark holding his arm he couldn't run. The creature shut its eyes bracing for the punch, but it never came. The creature opened its eyes to see Clark's fist only a inch away from his face. The creature looked into Clark's blue eyes, Clark then gave the creature a smile. He then released the creature's arm and then flicked the creature's forehead with his extended hand. As soon as Clark's finger met the creature's forehead, the monster's head and whole body flew back. It soared out the demolished entrance to Lex's office, over the guards who were picking themselves up, and down the hall. Every stared in awe at this man's feat of strength, sending the creature flying with such a simple gesture.

"He did that…. With a flick of his finger" Jimmy said amazed, Amethyst had been glaring at the man ever since he entered

"HEY YA BIG-BLUE-JERK, YOU HAVE A LOT TO ANSWER FOR FROM LAST TIME WE MET" Amethyst yelled at Clark glaring at him angrily

Clark gave Amethyst a hard look, then looked around the room to see the other gems. Pearl had picked herself up and was looking at him cautiously. Garnet stood in the corner her face unreadable but the tension could be felt. He then looked to Steven, he was looking at Clark like he was movie star with stars in his eyes. Upon seeing Steven's face Clark's face softened

"Listen I know we all probably have a lot we want to say to one another" Clark said calmly

"SAY, THERE'S THINGS I WANNA DO YOU…." Amethyst continued to scream

"But now isn't the time. I'm asking you all kindly, please get these people out of here I'll try to handle this…. This thing" Clark said looking down the hall

"WHY WOULD I DO ANYTHING YOU…..."Amethyst yelled

"AMETHYST" Garnet yelled in an Authoritative tone making her stop, and everybody look at her

Garnet looked at Clark, her shades covered her eyes, but he could feel her gaze through them.

"Go, we'll make sure they'll get out her safe" Garnet said gesturing to the door

"GARNET" both Pearl and Amethyst yelled shocked, while Steven gave her a happy smile

Clark gave Garnet an understanding nod and the rocketed down the hall, blowing back the hair of the still frozen Lois. Once Clark was gone Jimmy got up and ran to Lois and began shaking her excitedly

"LOIS, LOIS, YOU SAW THAT, IT WAS HIM, HE'S REAL, HE'S….. Uh Lois, you okay?" Jimmy started out excited but then went to concerned when he saw Lois was still catatonic

"Mercy were leaving" Lex said coldly as he made his way out the room. Mercy gave a small nod then followed him, nobody stopped them.

All the gems ran to the downed Steven worried for his safety.

"Steven are you okay" Pearl yelled worried hugging Steven

"Did that thing hurt you" Amethyst said worried

"Steven I am so sorry…. I should've come and help you but…." Garnet said sadly

"Guys I'm okay. And Garnet you did the right thing helping Mr. Luthor" Steven said giving the gems an encouraging smile which lightened all their moods.

"But there's still more for you all to do. You need to go help the flying man fight that purple thing" Steven said pointing down the hallway

"What why would we help that guy" Amethyst said surprised

"I know you guys didn't meet on the best of terms. But maybe he's not a bad guy, he saved Ms. Lane that's gotta count for something" Steven said gesturing to the still frozen Lois

"Steven there's so much you don't know about Kryptonians, we just can't…." Pearl began calmly

"No, Steven's right. We help the Kryptonian" Garnet said looking down the hall

"WHAT" both Pearl and Amethyst yelled

"Oh Thank You Garnet" Steven said happily hugging her leg, Garnet smiled and ruffled Steven's hair

"Garnet we don't know anything about this Kryptonian, what he wants, or what Krypton wants" Pearl said concerned

"Your right Pearl, we don't. But Steven does have a point he did save Ms. Lane and from our last battle he was trying to defend the human. I don't trust him just yet, but there might be more to this than we thought. And I would be smarter to approach him in a more peaceful manner, we don't want another fight like in Aqua Firma breaking out in a populated city" Garnet warned making both Amethyst and Pearl cringe at the thought. Garnet then kneeled down and touched the purple substance that came from the creature when it was shot

"But most importantly this thing is unlike anything we've seen before. The Kryptonian is powerful, but this thing may have tricks he's not ready for. If we help him take it down, it will decrease the chance of casualties and property damage" Garnet said as her eyes went to the shriveled corpse

"I can't promise not to mess things up Garnet. I may not be a hundred percent on board with working with Worker-Jeans, but I'm always ready for a fight" Amethyst said pumped up, Pearl nodded and kneeled down to Steven

"Steven you go with Ms. Lane and Jimmy, get out of the building and find your father. Get away from here we'll find you" Pearl said like a strict mother

"But Pearl…." Steven said worried

"Don't argue Steven, we're about to shake this places foundation" Amethyst said

Steven looked between the three gems and sighed

"Be Safe" Steven said

Garnet gave him a smile and the thumbs up, Pearl and Amethyst following suit. They all faced the hall with determined gazes

"Gems, LET'S GO" Garnet yelled as all three of them rushed down the halls in a multi-colored blur

Steven watched the gems rush away with stars in his eyes, he then ran over to Lois who was still standing there unmoving

"Lois, Lois, LOIS" Jimmy yelled into her ear snapping out of her stupor

"Finally, Lois listen we need…" Jimmy began to explain

"We need to go after him" Lois said as she made her way to the door

"Ms. Lane you can't just throw yourself in there. That creature is really dangerous" Steven tried to reason with her

"The story of the century just held me in it arms. I'm not walking away from this kid" Lois said determined

"Lois listen, those three just entrusted this kids safety to us. We all need to get out of here" Jimmy begged Lois making her stop

"Your right….. Jimmy take Steven and get out of the building" Lois said as she snatched Jimmy's Camera and ran down the hall

"Wait-WHAT-LOIS" Jimmy yelled terrified

"I have faith in you" Lois yelled from down the hall

Jimmy ran his hands through his hair pulling on it. He then grabbed Steven's hand and ran out the door. They ran through multiple halls till they came to an elevator, Jimmy pressed the button then looked behind himself

"Mr. Olsen" Steven asked concerned

"Take the elevator all the way down, getaway from the building' Jimmy said as he walked away from the elevator

"Jimmy you can't" Steven yelled scared for his new friends life

"She's my friend Steven, I can't leave her behind. And if you see Clark down there, tell him not to worry about us" Jimmy said as he ran towards the battle

Steven stood there scared for his friend and family, unsure of what he should do. Suddenly the ding of the elevator came and the door opened.

Lex's Receptionist office

The creature laid on the broken desk of Lex's Receptionist. He flew down the hallway and blasted through the door that led to the hallway that led to Lex's office. The creature rubbed his forehead, it was still sore from the finger flick. A bump formed on his head a deeper color of purple signifying the bruise.

"All that power I need it, if I can just get close" the creature thought as he picked himself up

Suddenly a red and blue blur shot from down the hall, stopping right in front of the creature kicking up a lot of wind. Soon the creature was face to face with Clark again as he towered in front of him arms crossed.

"No are you going to calm down or am I going to have to be a bit more forceful" Clark said sternly looking down at the creature

The creature stared at Clark for a few seconds before a look of pure terror came across his face

"Oh God, please don't" The creature said scared as it fell on its back

Clark looked concerned as the creature appeared to be fruitlessly scrambling away from Clark.

"P-p-please don't hurt me man, I-I-I don't even know how I got here" the creature said as he looked up at Clark pitifully, Clark examined the creature his eyes coming to the torn Lexcorp shirt it wore

"Do you work here" Clark asked as he slowly approached the creature

"M-my name is Rudy Jones, I'm a security guard. I was downstairs with some colleagues when I got this burning pain in my gut and I passed out. Next thing I know I'm here with a bump on my head" The creature said hysterically

"Was he aware of what he was doing? Did I snap him out of some kind of rabid state" Clark thought as he looked at the pitiful creature

"I-I need help man. I don't know what happening to me, I couldn't control myself. Please help me" the creature said sadly reaching out for Clark

Clark felt sorry for the man and leaned in closer

"Don't worry Mr. Jones, I'll get you the help you need" Clark said as he grabbed the creature's hand wanting to pull him up

"Oh you already have" the creature said sinisterly tightening his grip on Clark's hand

Then Clark felt it his strength was being drained, he looked down at his hands and saw his veins were visible. Before Clark could react the creature jumped on him and grabbed his face, Clark let out a pained scream the creature's touch burned. Clark tried to force the thing off but its grip was getting stronger by the minute

"Ho-holy cow you have so much power. I bet you're a real bigshot aren't ya, bet everything came easy to you. Well why don't you be a Good Samaritan and share some of that with me" The creature said maniacally as it sunk its fingers deeper into Clark's face

The world around Clark began to darken as he fell to one knee. He kept telling himself that he needed to stay awake, that he needed to fight but he was getting weaker. Right before he totally lost consciousness a voice rang out down the hall

"HEY MUSH-MOUTH HEADS UP" Amethyst yelled as a purple light engulfed her returning her to her regular clothes

She then preformed her spin dash attack rocketing towards the monster. The creature looked up confused just in time for Amethyst so slam into his face. The creature released Clark and flew back hitting the wall. Clark took in air desperately as he kneeled on the ground still weakened

"Are you okay" Garnet asked standing over him in her regular attire

"Hey how can you take all three of us then get downed by that scrawny thing, you're making us look bad" Amethyst said with hands on her hips

"That thing isn't exactly scrawny anymore Amethyst" Pearl said entering the room in her regular attire

The creature after touching Clark appeared to have gotten bigger than it was before. It was as tall and large as Clark now

"It's touch….. I felt it….. It was eating away at my strength…. Adding it to its own, like some kind of Parasite" Clark said through panted breathes

The creature rose standing its new height "Don't-call me- A PARASITE" the creature yelled angrily

"We are totally going to call you Parasite" Amethyst said with a cocky grin

The creature growled then examined the three newcomers

"Wait a minute… YOU'RE THE THREE BITCHES THAT LOCKED ME IN THE TOILET" Parasite yelled enraged pointing at the three gems

"Oh my stars, is that the human from outside" Pearl said shocked

"Whoa what was in that toilet" Amethyst said a bit disgusted

"You made me look like joke, you and that brat laughing at my expense" Parasite continued to vent

"We weren't laughing, listen something happened to you, something you don't understand let us help you" Garnet tried to reason

"Oh I know exactly what happened to me. I'm taking the one thing people like you have over me…Power. And I'm making it mine, nobodies telling me what to do anymore, I'm stepping into the big leagues now" Parasite said with a crazed smile

"Whatever happened to him has twisted his mind" Garnet said

"What should we do, this thing isn't exactly human" Pearl said as she summoned her spear

"Maybe not but it's still organic and there might be a way to turn him back to a human. Gems were fighting to restrain" Garnet said as she summoned her gauntlets, Clark was happy to hear that they weren't going to kill the man

"Sit tight blue and watch the professionals at work" Amethyst said summoning her whip and getting into a battle stance

Amethyst made the first move rushing towards Parasite with another spin dash. Parasite readied himself for the attack. Instead of attacking head on Amethyst dashed between Parasites legs, spun up the wall behind him and flipped over his head landing in front of him. Parasite growled in confusion until he noticed that Amethyst whip was on his shoulder, he them looked down and saw the whip was wrapped around his leg and behind his back. Amethyst gave him a cocky smile then pulled on the whip flipping him onto his back.

He groaned on the ground then looked up to see Garnet descending upon him with fist raised. Parasite rolled out of the way before Garnet could hit him. He growled as he reached for Garnet only for Amethyst to pull on the whip again dragging him away from Garnet. Parasite managed to get to one knee when Pearl ran towards twirling her spear. She swung at him with the base of her Spear, the Parasite defensively raised his hands and grabbed the spear.

Parasite gripped hard onto the Spear and tried to pull it away from Pearl only for a strange sensation to fill his hands. Just then the Spear was absorbed into the Parasite's hands in a Pearlescent light. The gems gasped at what they just saw, Parasite was surprised by what happened but appreciated the boost he just got. He then quickly backhanded Pearl sending her crashing to a wall. He smiled devilishly as looked down to Amethyst whip that was still around his leg and grabbed it. Once again the whip vanished from Amethyst's hands and was absorbed into Parasite's hand in a purple light. He let out a refreshed sigh as he stood on his legs, he then ran to Amethyst in a purple blur. Amethyst was caught off guard by his speed and was kicked in the abdomen sending her to the ceiling bouncing off it and landing face first on the floor.

"Those weapons of you're like a shot of red bull. I feel so fast, so strong" Parasite said looking at his hands, then Garnet came from behind trying to slam both her fists onto his head

"I'm so more aware of my surroundings" Parasite said spinning around lightning quick and grabbing Garnet's gauntlets before they could hit.

Once again the weapons were absorbed into Parasite's hands this time in red and blue lights. Garnet tried to punch him with her bare fist, but instead was booted in the gut sending her back.

"Then again I should thank Blue for the first course, but I haven't finished my meal I can tell there's a lot more in there" Parasite said as he looked at himself noticing he was taller and more muscular

Pearl let out a battle cry as she leapt through the air towards Parasite. She landed a kick to the side of his head making him grunt, in retaliation he swiped at her only for her to duck under it. She then delivered to punches to his stomach and a kick to his chin, she then tried to summon her spear again. But Parasite quickly recovered and grabbed Pearl by the face and lifted her off the ground. Pearl's eyes widened as her body began to glitch and fizzle like a computer screen, her eyes began to go white, and her entire body started to lose color turn gray.

"Wow it's much faster for you guys, why waste time with a bottle when you can get it straight from the tap" Parasite Laughed as Pearl's body became grayer and her hair began to shrivel and dry

"NO" Clark yelled as he tackled Parasite through a wall making him release Pearl

Pearl laid on the ground gasping for air as Amethyst and Garnet ran up to her. Garnet lifted her head caressing her cheek and looking at her gem. It was slightly gray but slowly was regaining its color.

"She needs a moment to recharge, she'll be alright" Garnet said relieved

"Stay with her, I'm going in" Amethyst said as she ran through the hole Clark had made


Clark ran as long as he could going into a now abandoned office area filled with cubicles, computers, etc. Parasite reached and grabbed Clark's sides the pain returning. Clark quickly chucked the Parasite in a random direction before he could get to drained sending him through another wall. Clark took a moment to catch his breath before going through the hole, it led to a men's bathroom. Clark stepped in ready to face Parasite, when Parasite came from the side and bashed Clark in the head with a hand drier. Clark grunted in pain as Parasite grabbed him by the hair and then slammed his face into the bathroom mirror. He then reared Clark back again and slammed his head down onto the sink breaking the porcelain and throwing him onto the floor. Parasite then sunk his claws into Clark's back making him scream in pain, he wasn't bleeding but the feeling was like someone with long sharp nails clawing at your skin

"I never one to leave a meal unfinished" Parasite said as he began to suck away at Clark

But a battle cry filled the restroom as Amethyst ran in jumping in the air and dropkicking Parasite in the face. He went flying crashing through all the stalls before slamming against the wall. Amethyst was screaming like a mad woman as she rushed the rising creature kicking him in the knee. Parasite swiped at her but she easily dodged it, Amethyst drove her fist right between Parasite's legs. Parasite let out a pained howl as he double over covering his nether regions. Amethyst summoned her whip again this time wrapping it around Parasite's neck. With a jerk of the whip Amethyst sent his head crashing into a porcelain toilet destroying, and with another jerk she brought his head up and delivered a kick to the side of his head.

The kick sent Parasite stumbling back till he hit the tiled wall, Amethyst ran towards him and rammed her shoulder into his gut. Parasite gagged as all the air left his body, Amethyst yelled as she pulled on her whip dragging Parasite's head against the wall destroying the tiles. Parasite landed on his back with a grunt as Amethyst leapt into the air and brought both her feet into his gut. Parasite attempted to claw at Amethyst only for her to lean to the side, and at the same time wrap the whip around his arm. Parasite tried this again with his free hand only for Amethyst to trap it again. She then jumped off Parasite and with a crack of the whip slammed him into the ceiling destroying an overhead light. He landed on his face with a thud and growled at Amethyst, her whip was wrapped around his neck and arms restricting movement of his upper body.

"I saw what you did to Pearl, the secret is your hands. Without those you're sunk ya Leeching Loser" Amethyst said confidently tugging on her whip making it tighter

Parasite glared angrily at Amethyst until his frown turned into a sly smile. His mouth snapped open and from it his monstrous tongue shot out at Amethyst. Amethyst yelp in fright at the horrific appendage coming at her. It latched onto her the teeth sinking into her neck making Amethyst scream in pain. Her body began to glitch like Pearl's while Parasite had an evil grin growing on his face

"DIDN'T YOUR MAMA TEACH YOU IT'S RUDE TO BITE PEOPLE" Clark yelled from behind

Parasite turned around to see Clark wielding a bathroom urinal like a baseball bat. Clark swung the urinal breaking the porcelain against Parasite's face and sending him through a wall, out the bathroom, and into the office area. Clark dropped the pipe he held and ran over to Amethyst to check on her, like Pearl her gem was slightly gray but regaining it color. Parasite rose from the ground and growled ready to enter the room again and finish the job. But Garnet came in blur and tackled the Parasite to the ground. Then while holding onto him she flipped onto her feet lifted him in the air and then threw him through multiple office cubicles. Parasite was getting up again when Pearl came in kicking him in the face sending him skidding across the ground.

"Watch out for his touch Garnet that's how he drains you" Pearl said in a low stance

"Keep you distance Pearl we'll overwhelm him" Garnet said fists raised

Parasite slowly raised from the ground mumbling to himself.

"The more I eat the more I learn. I'm not just taking your strength….. I can take your abilities" Parasite said as he extended his arm towards Garnet

Parasite's palm opened and from it a tentacle like whip came out of it and shot out of Amethyst. Garnet's eyes widened at what happened, she quickly leaned to the side dodging it as it embedded in the wall behind her. With a crack Parasite brought it around and hit Pearl in the face sending her through a cubicle. With another crack it came hurtling towards Garnet's face. Garnet brought her arm up letting the whip wrap around it, she prepared to pull on it when the draining sensation filled her body.

"He copied Amethyst's whip. This thing is an extension of itself" Garnet thought as she fell to her knees her body glitching

Parasite broke into a maniacal laugh as Garnet's strength entered his body. But Pearl leapt over him Spear at the ready. She brought it down slicing the tentacle purple liquid spewing from it as Garnet pulled of the remains. Parasite let out a blood curdling scream as he held his hand. Pearl then smacked him in the cheek with the butt of her spear sending his head to the side. Then with a twirl she smashed the base against his side making him scream and clutch it. Pearl then prepared an overhead strike wanting to hit him with the base of the spear. But Parasite grabbed it once again absorbing the Spear. Pearl then attempted to nail him and the chin with an uppercut, but he caught her hand and began absorbing her energy.

But, Clark came in and tackled Parasite making him release Pearl and slammed him through multiple cubicles. Parasite dug his feet into the floor stopping him and Clark, he then slammed Clark in the back with a double fist strike making Clark's face slam into the floor. Parasite then grabbed Clark by the back of the shirt and threw him overhead. Clark flipped in the air and managed to stop himself before hitting the ceiling. Floating in the air Clark's eyes once again glowed red and a thin red beam shot from his eyes. Parasite held out his hands and absorbed the beam, Clark stopped realizing his folly.

"Neat trick, think I'll Take it" Parasite said as a similar red beam shot from his eyes

Clark's eyes widened in shock as the beam nailed him right in the face. He cried in pain his face was burning and his vision had gone blurry. He fell to the floor with a thud Parasite standing a few feet away. Parasite let out a pained grunt as he held out his elbow, a sharpened bone had erupted from it. Parasite grinned as he pulled the bone revealing itself to be very long. Once fully removed from his body it appeared to be a long spear with a blade on each side, Parasite grinned as he examined the new weapon he possessed. Clark had picked himself up from the ground his vision was still blurry. So he only saw a purple splotch slowly approaching him as Parasite came closer twirling the Spear.

"You were flying when you saved that woman and you flew just now. I think I'll take that next" Parasite said as he circled around the dazed Clark with his Spear raised

But, then the sound of a rocket Launcher filled the room. Parasite turned to see Garnet's Gauntlets rocketing towards him like missiles. He tried to grab them but he was too slow, they impacted on him and exploded blowing him away. The explosion also blew Clark away making him land on his face. The world was still blurry but he heard what sounded like Amethyst and Pearl once again rushing into battle. He lifted his head up to see a blurry maroon figure standing in front of him.

"Are you okay can you get up" Garnet said holding out her hand

Clark blinked a few times his vision finally clear enough to see Garnet

"I can get up. Thank you for helping me" Clark said gratefully taking Garnets hand and letting her help him up

"Don't get the wrong idea, I still not sure about you Kryptonian. Things have been weird for the last few days from our battle in Aqua-Firma to those creations that Luthor man made. But you saved that woman so were willing to not attack you right now and give you a chance to explain yourself" Garnet said with a serious tone

"Well I have to be honest Miss I don't really trust you guys either. But right now I have a bigger problem to deal with and you all seem willing to help. But we are going to have to talk after this" Clark said seriously receiving a nod Garnet

"We need to find a way to contain this creature before it hurts anyone else. There are still a lot of people in the building and they are evacuating. But at this rate we can't keep this fight on this floor. The way the battles raging we'll bust through every floor, we can't risk having civilians caught in the crossfire" Clark said seriously

"Your right we need to think of a strategy. At least Steven got away with Ms. Lane and Jimmy" Garnet said as she began to think of a strategy

"I finally caught up to you guys" Lois said through panted breathes

Clark and Garnet turned around in wide eyed shock

"It's because of moments like these I really miss using my future vision" Garnet said defeated

"LO- I mean-MS. LANE WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE" Clark yelled worried

"The story of the decade is happening right in front of me you think I'm going to miss out on that. Also I wanted to say thank you for saving me" Lois said looking at Clark making him blush

"Is a news story worth your life, you shouldn't be here right now. And I told you to make sure Steven gets out of the building safe" Garnet said angrily

"Cool yourself shades, I didn't want the kid to get roped up into this. I told Jimmy to get him out of here, they're probably on the terrace right now" Lois said trying to reassure Garnet

"Finally found you…. Whoa I need to work on my cardio" Jimmy said exhausted making Lois turn around to look at him

"JIMMY" Lois said angrily

"I don't need future vision to see where this is going" Garnet thought to herself

"JIMMY I TOLD YOU TO GET THE KID TO SAFETY WHY ARE YOU HERE" Lois screamed angrily at Jimmy

"One you're my friend and I can't leave you behind. Two you can't take a photo for crap. And finally three I put Steven on an Elevator he probably outside by now" Jimmy said snatching his camera back from Lois

"Three, two, and…." Garnet thought

"Guys I found you" Steven said happily from behind Jimmy

"And this is why I told you to take him downstairs" Lois said annoyed gesturing to Steven

"STEVEN-WHA-WHY" Jimmy stammered out

"The gems are my family and you guys are my friends, I can't just stay behind while you all run off to danger I wanna help. I'm sorry I couldn't go and find Mr. Kent" Steven said boldly then a bit sad

"O-oh you don't have to worry about Mr. Kent. I found him before I saved Ms. Lane, he's out of the building totally safe" Clark said scratching the back of his head making Garnet raise an eyebrow

"Oh really thank you Mr. Kryptonian" Steven said happily

"Gems and Kryptonians" Lois thought listening to the conversation

"Listen you are all very brave for coming here, but you all need to leave now. This place is not safe" Clark said

"Is that thing really that strong? From what I heard from the gems I thought you all could end it pretty quick. And why haven't you guys fused yet, it could make things go so much quicker" Steven said

"This Parasite is absorbing our weapons and can drain the energy from our very gems. Every second we fight it, it just gets stronger. And fusion is too dangerous in here people are still inside the building and we can't risk this fight spilling out onto the streets" Garnet said

"We need to do something this room and the floor isn't going to last" Superman as he examined the area

"Wait why don't you guys bring the freak to the basement" Lois chimed in

"What do you mean" Garnet asked

"Lexcorp has a huge basement. It's where they bring in cargo it's bound to have a lot space and it's so deep underground you can keep him trapped till you find a way to beat it" Lois reasoned

"I can't see if people are still down there, but it's definitely down there" Clark said as he looked down attempting to scan the building but couldn't completely due to the lead within the building

"But how are supposed to get it down there" Garnet asked

Suddenly Amethyst and Pearl flew into both Clark and Garnet knocking them all aside away from Steven and the others. They all turned to Parasite had lost his spear but now was brandishing his own gauntlets. They were large going up to his elbows, made of a harden purple substance with spikes on the knuckles and a veiny look to them.

"There's my dessert" Parasite said crazed as he looked at Steven making him flinch

"All I have to do is throw these scraps in the trash" Parasite said rushing towards Jimmy intending to smash him

Steven saw this coming and was suddenly felt his body move without thinking as he jumped in front of Jimmy. He didn't know why he did it, he just knew he had to protect Jimmy and Ms. Lane, he was a crystal gem it was his duty to protect humanity. Steven held out his hands as his gem began to glow and once again his shield appeared in front of him. Parasite could only gawk at what he was seeing as his fist collided with the shield, then he was blown back by a force emitted from the shield his right gauntlet shattered revealing his bare hand. Lois and Jimmy stood behind Steven and his shield amazed by what they saw.

"Wh-what are you" Jimmy asked not scared but astounded

"I'm a Crystal Gem and I'm here to save the day" Steven said looking back at the two with a smile

A good feeling swept over the two as they looked at Steven's smiling face and they couldn't help but smile as well. But the Parasite rose from the ground growling at the three clenching his gauntlet covered fist and slowly approached them

"Any other tricks you like to show us Steven" Lois said as she picked up a broken Keyboard to use as a weapon

Steven's mind raced as he watched Parasite slowly approach the three. He knew he couldn't fight this thing, it could take on all three of the gems and the flying man what chance did he have. He couldn't run it would certainly catch him and if he didn't catch Steven he would catch Lois or Jimmy. He couldn't leave them to this monster. So in the heat of the moment, with his mind racing, and shield in hand Steven acted on the first thought that came to his mind.

"AMERICA!" Steven yelled as he threw his shield like a Frisbee towards Parasite

Parasite nonchalantly moved his head to the side letting the shield whiz pass his head. The shield soared through the air towards the wall behind Parasite. But instead of embedding in the wall, it bounced off it like a ball. And began to head back to Parasite, not that anyone noticed. The three were focused on Parasite who was laughing his head off at Steven's attack

"AAH HAHAHA, oh my god kid that was pathetic. Now that we all had a moment to appreciate this last failed attempt to preserve your worthless lives, why don't we….." Parasite said smugly as he raised his hand

The moment he rose his hand the shield made contact with the back of his head. Parasite's clear eyes bulged in pain as he was knocked of his feet and fell face first onto the ground. Steven raised his hands and caught the shield easily as it flew towards. Steven, Lois, and Jimmy just stared in amazement of what just occurred and how lucky they were.

"Did you scream…. America, when you threw the shield?" Lois asked confused

"Ooow WHAT THE HELL" Parasite yelled angrily as he lifted his head making the three flinch, Parasite narrowed his eyes at Steven who was still holding his shield

"Alright you little brat, just for that I'm gonna…" Parasite started angrily

But before he could finish his sentence a blue blur came from above and slammed into his back sending him through the floor. All that was left showing that something was there was a huge hole in the floor only a few feet away from the group, multiple crashes could be heard from it each getting quieter. Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl ran up to the hole looking down it.

"Where is he going?" Pearl asked

"Down. There's a Basement, we're taking the fight there" Garnet said

"Then Down we go" Amethyst said boldly as she jumped down the hole

"Lois, Jimmy, take Steven, get to the elevator, and get out of the building" Pearl said to the three with urgency

"But Pearl…" Steven said worried

"No buts, you all need to get out here. NOW" Garnet ordered as she and Pearl jumped down the hole

Steven ran to the hole and looked down it worried. Lois took a moment to think, she then grabbed Steven's hand and pulled him along. Jimmy followed as they ran out the ruined office area. They ran down the halls till they reached the elevator, Lois pushed the button opening the door allowing them all to enter.

"We're not leaving the building are we" Jimmy said blatantly

"Nope" Lois replied making Jimmy sigh

"But we are making a stop on the first floor to get Steven out of here" Lois said sternly

"But Ms. Lane…." Steven interjected

"Kid, what we are about to do is really dangerous. Frankly this is something I have never seen before and it took me three minutes to start up my brain again after being saved from falling by a flying man in jeans, a 'S' T-shirt, and a red cape. What's happening in this building is…. Unprecedented and no matter how this ends people are going to be talking about this. And when that happens I want the people to know the truth, that you're three friends and that man saved the life of me, you, Jimmy, and even Lex. I want them to know that they're heroes. I'm going to be honest when we're down there the worst is possible, are you ready to face that" Lois said calmly looking into Steven's eyes

Steven was mystified by Lois's words, she was going to risk her life to make sure everybody knew that his friends and that man were fighting to protect people. She was right this was like nothing the gems have face before and he was terrified. But his family was fighting for their lives and he just couldn't run away.

"I am" Steven said looking directly in Lois's eyes with determination

Lois and Steven stared at each other for a few minutes, till Lois smiled and gave a small laugh

"You are a lot more than you seem kid, and not just in the obvious way" Lois said as she pressed the button for the basement

"Thank You Ms. Lane…. And about that…." Steven said nervously

"Explain later kid we have a job to do" Lois said giving Steven a smile

"Wow that was genuinely kind and hopeful. What's with this jump to the brighter side you usually expect the worst" Jimmy said surprised

"Like I said Jimmy, I can read people. When that guy caught me, when I was close to him, he gave off this energy that told me I was safe. And his eyes they were filled with…. Kindness and hope" Lois said affectionate

Jimmy and Steven stared at Lois, both sharing an awkward feeling from how she was acting in front of them. But Steven understood he felt it to when the man was standing in front of him, being so close must've been amazing.

"Uh…. Lois…. Do you…. Need a moment" Jimmy said warily

"Shut up and get that Camera ready" Lois said annoyed snapping out of her daze


(Note: Heck of a cliffhanger huh, but don't worry part 2 will be coming out soon. What does that mean can't say, it depends on how I feel. But Like always if you like the story leave a review and I'll reply As Soon As Possible. if you have idea's for the story leave them in a review, I already have a idea for how this is going, but maybe I can use some of your idea's later down the line. Just remember this story is a Superman/Steven Universe story. Timeline wise it's before Jailbreak but after On the run and this is Superman's first outing as a superhero. The world has not been introduced to the Heroes yet, though I will say they are out there under the radar. Till the next Chapter, thank you all for your support) :)