14} Explosion!
Garnet: *groan* Wha.. [Her head felt groggy as she heard muttering. She thought she could make out voices.] (Whose voices are those? They sound, familiar.)
?: Me karfull Meurl. I mink Emeru right ha a nu fahv.
?: Fut uf Amerfist.
?: Dun liften tu her Purl! [Pearl? Amethyst?] I preher sumbwun wiv grafe rike eu. [She could almost make out a green image surrounded by black.] An no oufent tuyur moss, but shme's nust a brlute.
Garnet: Ugh.. Who? [Her vision returned to her almost and she made out the image of Emerald.]
Emerald: I'm just saying.
Garnet: [She formed one of her gauntlets.] *growl* [Emerald looked down as Garnet punched him right in the face, causing him to lose his footing and all four gems got soaked.]
Pearl: Ry- *growl* Emerald! What's happened?
Emerald: Ow. [He was rubbing his chin.] Give me a minute to figure that out.
Amethyst: *Pfft* *cough* *cough* Bleh.. Hey Garnets awake!
Garnet: Uh.. What happened?
Emerald: Well, first you got attacked by a parasite that enjoys to control its victim that's supposed to be six feet under for over seven years. Then you kidnapped Steven after knocking Amethyst out like a chump, big fan of the latter by the way. The three of us decided to go after you and the people who've got Steven, and picked up your body along the way. Oh, then after an hour of running, you punched me.
Garnet: Uh.. My head. [She felt that her shades were gone, so she made some new ones.] Where are we?
Emerald: *under his breath* An apology would be nice, Tsu me o afuro [three eyes afro].. *normal* The boat that has Steven went towards that Island. [He points to the Island with a giant volcano.]
Garnet: Can you get us there.
Emerald: *groan* What the hell do you think I've been doing for the past hour, knitting?
Garnet: Well then, let's get going. [She swims towards him.]
Emerald: After that little stunt you pulled, I'm not carrying you anymore. I say it's Amethysts turn to carry US.
Amethyst: Uh!
Emerald: I've been punched, Garnet is to weak to walk, and Pearl is to pretty. [Pearl simply smiled.]
Pearl interrupts Amethyst before she could object: You owe him Amethyst. you've done nothing but pester him this entire time. It's the least you can do.
Amethyst: *moan* Garnet! [Garnet dips down the water and jumps up gasping.] *sigh* Fine. [She morphed into a tug boat.] Toot toot guys!
Emerald helps up Pearl, gets up himself, and they both help Garnet into Amethyst {Uh.. Th-that sonded dirtier than I intended..}. Garnet was still weak, but she was strong enough to stand.
Garnet: Ugh.. What is happening? Why did that thing attack me? And why do I get the feeling you're the only one with any answers Emerald?
Emerald: You do deserve the best explanation I got. [He cracked his back and straightened him self out.] The parasite that latched onto your face is a parasite I swear I killed seven years ago. His name is Myxiot. He likes to control his hosts. Normally said hosts die, but you're a gem so no worries about you.
Garnet: What do you know about him?
Emerald: Uh.. I just told you everything I knew. Well except the part where he once tried to latch onto me and I thought I hade killed him by lighting him on FIRE, but that's another story. At any rate, I have no clue why he decided to take Steven or why he's working with someone. For all I knew he was just another animal. That thing was stuck to YOU, maybe he accidently leaked some info. [Silence.] Yes? No? Gimme a vowel at the least. [He and Pearl both look at Garnet.] Uh.. Is she asleep?
Pearl: I, honestly don't know.
Amethyst: Poke her and see.
Garnet: Pearl. You said Greg was the one wh-
Emerald: Yeah, he's not involved. Trust me when I say that. The reason I say this is because I saw him when the Greg you guys met with dropped off that little creep. Pearl gave me a time reference. Sorry, just.. You got anything?
Garnet: ... Yes. Oto tsukemono. I remember that phrase being shouted in my brain over and over again.. Do you have any idea what it might mean?
Emerald: Uh.. You sure? Cause last I checked, that means vomiting pickles. Maybe you misinterpreted the words? Or your just in a weak state. [Garnet simply groaned. She then got up and picked him up over her afro.] Pearl don't forget you owe me a second date for dealing wit- [Garnet threw him] *scream* *over distance* I'll catch up!
Garnet: I'm feeling MUCH better now. [She smiled as she cracked her knuckles.] Pearl, what do we know?
Pearl: Well, basically everything he did really. Oh and also, Ry- EMERALD! God that's beginning to annoy me. Any rate, he can see the past. It's actually how we found you. We also have no idea where on the island Steven is being kept.
Amethyst: Uh.. I'm sorry to say this Garnet, but I think we should wait until Emerald catches up. [She begins to slow down.]
Garnet: We'll find a way. He can find us after we get Steven. [Amethyst sped back up and they hit dry land next to the goons boat.] Alright gems, lets mo- *oof*
Emerald: [He had came running in behind her and decided to pay her back for punching him and then throwing him.] Try that again, and next time I break your arm!
Garnet spat out sand and called her gauntlets. Emerald simply summoned some shuriken and licked his lips.
Pearl: Okay you two, enough! Garnet, please don't throw him like a sack of potatoes. Ryo-Emerald, I need you to listen to Garnet. [Emerald simply cocked an eyebrow at her.] By that I mean, when she gives an order, you follow it. Understood?
Emerald: *under his breath* Tsu me o afuro. *grumble* *sigh* Fine, but only for you Pearl. [He extended his hand.]
Garnet: Good. [She didn't even pay attention to his peace offering.]
Emerald retracted his hand and pointed them to where Steven was being held. Three goons had Steven tied up but he was still unconscious. The little parasite being with them. Emerald tapped Garnets shoulder, showed her some shuriken and motioned his head to Myxiot. Garnet shook her head. Emerald pouted and noted that if the parasite tries anything, he would make sure that he was dead this time. They all stood behind trees and shrubs. Steven began to wake up.
Steven: Uh.. What? Ah. Garnet! Huh? Wh- Where am I? Who are you people? Where's Garnet?
Goon 1: Shut up kid.
Steven: Huh? [He began looking around and then sharply back at the goons.]
Goon 2: Tell us what we want, and you just might live.
Myxiot: *gurgles*
Steven: You.. [His eyes furrowed.]
Goon 3: Tell us what you know about the gems.
Steven: What? What about them?
Goon 2: Don't play dumb. We have intel saying that you're half gem. Killed your own momma when you were born.
Pearl summoned her spear in anger. Emerald placed a hand on her shoulder, and she calmed down. Steven had a clear expression of anger on his face.
Goon 3: So why don't you make things easier by telling us what we wanna know.
Goon 1: First off, what do those crystals on your bodies mean? Is it the source of your mutant powers?
Steven: [He began to panic.] W-where's Garnet? Where is she!?
Goon 3: Hm? You mean the one with the Afro? Uh, yeah she managed to shake off small and ugly off her face and fell into the ocean. I got $20 saying she's dead.
Steven: What? [His eyes began to tear up.]
Goon 1: Enough about your friend! What is the secret of that gem? What purpose does it serve?
Steven: I can't believe she's gone.. [He began to cry.]
Goon 3: [He took out a knife.] Unless you want to join her, you're gonna talk.
Steven: *crying*
Emerald drew his hand to his face.
Goon 2: Please shut up kid. [He continues to cry and tears are coming down his face.]
The goons got really annoyed really fast as Emerald couldn't help but feel sorry for this kid. The goons talk over Stevens crying.
Goon 1: Shut up. Shut up now. Please shut up. *continuous loop of shut up*
Goon 2: This is getting on my nerves. Both of you!
Goon 3: *growl* [He rushes over to Steven holding the knife to his neck. Emerald was ready to kill the man on a moments notice, but Garnet stopped him. He looked at Pearl who seemed to have faith in their leaders judgment. Emerald muttered Tsu me o afuro under his breath but stayed his hand.] Shut the fuck up or I will carve your face!
Steven: *sniff* Yeah okay. [A smile appeared on his face. The goon didn't have time to be confused as Steven formed a giant bubble around himself, pushing the goon onto Myxiot and broke his bonds. Shocking not only the other goons but Emerald as well.
Goon 1: Crap!
Goon 2: Freaks using his powers!
Goon 1: Bring out the big guys and fire! [Both goons bring out guns and open fire on Steven. The bubble however proved to much for their guns. Garnet motioned to get behind them.]
Goon 2: Huh. Well I suppose this is the part where we're expected to nervously say that we've had a misunderstanding and that we should start over and be pals right?
Steven: I think that's how this usually works.
Goon 1: Well sorry to burst your bubble kid, pun not intended, but [They both reload their magazines.] that ain't how this works. Because we're not scared because you are in a seemingly indestructible bubble.
Steven: I've been getting better when summoning it.
Goon 2: Kid, don't make this harder than it needs to be. Just come on out and tell us what we want to- There is someone behind us isn't there?
Goon 1: Probably.
Steven: Yep.
Emerald: Four 'freaks' to be exact.
Goon 1: Titty sprinkles..
Goon 2: I regret nothing.
Both goons knew better than to pick a fight with the gems. They threw down their guns, got on their knees, and put their hands behind their heads.
Okay then, another chapter done. Ya know I haven't even been working on these for a week at this point. Also to those who may wonder about Steven tricking those guys and figuring he was out of character, 1- This is a mostly Pearl and OC fanfic so yeah.. 2- Steven has proven to be resourceful and cunning when push comes to shove. 3- Steven can be an asshole at times. The pilot comes to mind, as well as the episode with the shit ton of Stevens. Hm.. I'm beginning to think Steven Quarts Universe + Time travel = Asshole. and 4- When a bunch of guys have you tied up, and you have magical powers, what's the first thought that enters your mind? With that said, I will try to keep the characters in character as much as possible in the future. It is midnight right now.