A/N: Hello everyone, I am back with chapter twenty-five of this story. Here, Steven visits Doctor Trudeau then we switch to Topaz.
Disclaimer: I don't own Steven Universe
It was another day in Beach City. The town's residences where going about their business glad for the momentary peace. Steven awoke, showered, got dressed and took his medicine. He then headed down for breakfast.
"Hey Steven, anything cool happening today?" asked Amethyst.
"I'm going to see Doctor Trudeau again." answered Steven.
"I don't understand the point." noted Bismuth.
"He helps me get through my trauma." explained Steven.
"Well, if it helps you then that's good." shrugged Bismuth.
"At least you'll have good news to tell him." noted Pearl.
Steven nodded his head.
"I'm kinda excited to tell him about Topaz." admitted Steven.
"How much have you told him exactly?" asked Bismuth.
"I've told him everything." answered Steven shyly.
"Are you sure that's wise?" asked Bismuth uneasy.
"I have to." answered Steven.
"My Future Vision doesn't foresee a problem." revealed Garnet.
"I am not sure he fully believes everything." added Steven.
"Okay." relented Bismuth.
"Is Greg talking you?" asked Amethyst.
"Yes." answered Steven.
"I hope things go well." said Amethyst.
"Thanks." replied Steven.
"What about after that?" asked Garnet.
"Not sure." answered Steven.
"That's fine." shrugged Garnet.
A little time passed and it was time for Steven to leave. Steven headed outside and waited. Greg soon arrived and Steven headed to his meeting. Steven arrived on time and waited for his appointment to begin. Doctor Trudeau popped out and lead Steven to his office. Once there, Steven laid on the couch while Doctor Trudeau sat in his chair.
"So, how are things going Steven?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
"I have good news." answered Steven.
"Tell me." requested Doctor Trudeau.
"Two Homeworld gems named Aquamarine and Topaz arrived to attack us." began Steven.
"I hope the news gets better." mused Doctor Trudeau.
"Well, we noticed how terrible Aquamarine was treating Topaz terribly." continued Steven.
"That's terrible." said Doctor Trudeau.
"But, we managed to get Topaz to join us." revealed Steven.
"How did you do that?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
"We convinced her there was a better way." answered Steven.
"How has been doing?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
"She seems to be doing okay." answered Steven happily.
"That's good to hear." replied Doctor Trudeau.
"We've got a few other gems to help her." noted Steven.
"Peridot and Lapis." said Doctor Trudeau.
"Not to mention Bismuth." added Steven.
"What about Aquamarine?" asked Doctor Trudeau interested.
"We haven't seen here since." answered Steven.
"If she returns, will Topaz fight her?" asked Doctor Trudeau unsure.
"I think so." answered Steven.
Steven shook his head.
"I'm sure she will!" declared Steven.
Doctor Trudeau.
"Glad to see you're being optimistic." mused Doctor Trudeau.
"Um, thanks." replied Steven.
"Steven, has anything been triggering your depression?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
"Like what?" asked Steven confused.
"Is there something that makes your depression worse?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
Steven thought for a moment.
"Any little bits of information will help." noted Doctor Trudeau.
Steven tensed up.
"Is something wrong?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
"The Bits." said Steven weakly.
"I don't know what that is." said Doctor Trudeau.
Steven shook his head.
"On the boardwalk, there's a french fry restaurant that I visited it." began Steven.
Steven felt his palms start to sweat.
"I would go there for "The Bits" which is the left over parts of the fries." continued Steven.
"And how does it effect your depression?" asked Doctor Trudeau interested.
"I was getting The Bits when the Homeworld gems attacked." answered Steven.
"Does going there cause your depression to worsen?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
"I can't go there!" exclaimed Steven.
"It's okay Steven. This is a safe place." whispered Doctor Trudeau.
Steven took a moment to calm down.
"Don't make me go back." requested Steven worried.
"We'll take baby steps." assured Doctor Trudeau.
Steven let out a relieved sigh.
"Okay." agreed Steven.
"You do need to face your fear." said Doctor Trudeau.
Steven bit his lower lip.
"I understand." replied Steven.
"Good." said Doctor Trudeau pleased.
The meeting continued until their time was up. Once it was, Steven made his next appointment and departed. Greg dropped him back home where Connie was waiting. However, there was another gem waiting for them. Topaz stood next to Connie. The gem had an awkward expression on her face clearly uncomfortable. Greg parked his van then both exited.
"Hey Steven!" called Connie.
"Hi." replied Steven.
The two shared a peak on the lips.
"How was your meeting?" asked Connie.
"Fine." answered Steven.
Steven turned his attention to the gem.
"Happy to see you here Topaz." said Steven.
"Thanks." replied Topaz blushing.
"The others had to go out." noted Connie.
"Why?" asked Steven.
"Not sure." answered Connie.
"I came to see them, but found Connie." noted Topaz.
"How are you doing Topaz?" asked Steven.
"It's weird. This planet is so...different." answered Topaz.
"Yeah. Earth is a great place." agreed Connie.
"That's why the others decided to rebel." added Steven.
Steven placed his hand over the gem on his stomach.
"That's why mom rebelled." said Steven sadly.
Steven shook his head.
"Hey, let's show Topaz around Beach City." suggested Steven.
"That's a great idea!" declared Connie.
"Topaz, what do you think?" asked Steven.
"Sure." answered Topaz.
"I'll stay here and wait for the gems." offered Greg.
"Thanks dad." replied Steven.
The three departed and debated where to go. Topaz stood on the beach and watched the ocean while Steven and Connie debated. Once their mind was made up, Connie got Topaz who admitted to find the ocean beautiful. Connie tried to explain why Steven could join them on the beach, but Topaz didn't fully get it. The trio then went to the Big Donut. Sadie was loyally standing behind the counter while Lars was nowhere to be seen.
"Hey you two!" called Sadie.
"Hi." replied Steven.
"Nice to see you." added Connie.
"Who's your friend?" asked Sadie intimidated.
"This is Topaz. She recently joined us." answered Connie.
"Nice to meet you." said Sadie, a bit calmer.
"Hello." replied Topaz meekly.
"She's adjusting." noted Steven.
"Well, I'm glad you're here." said Sadie.
"Thanks." replied Topaz grateful.
"Hey Topaz, wanna try a doughnut?" asked Steven.
"What's that?" asked Topaz confused.
"A delicious snack." answered Steven.
"Okay." answered Topaz.
"I'll give you a trio of old - fashioned doughnuts." said Sadie.
Sadie gave the trio their doughnuts.
"What do I do?" asked Topaz uncertain.
"You eat them." answered Steven.
"Like this." offered Connie.
Connie took a bit of her doughnut.
"Okay." said Topaz.
Topaz closed her eyes and took a bit.
"This is...good!" declared Topaz, with a full mouth.
"Nice to hear it." said Steven.
"Now what?" asked Topaz.
Connie swallowed her doughnut.
"You swallow it just like that." answered Connie.
Topaz swallowed the doughnut.
"That was great." said Topaz.
"I'm glad you liked 'em." said Sadie relieved.
"Now what?" asked Topaz.
Steven and Connie shared a glance. They took Topaz to see more of Beach City. They passed city hall and shortly after bumped into Jamie. After a meet and greet, the group continued. They met Onion who silently looked at Topaz before running off. The three heard an alarm going off and figured Onion was doing something illegal...again. They finally reached Funland.
"Hey Steven! Hey Connie!" called Mr. Smiley.
As the trio approached, Harold Smiley noticed the figure behind them was joining them.
"Who's your friend?" asked Mr. Smiley.
The trio reached the man, at a ticket booth.
"This is Topaz." answered Steven.
"She recently joined us." added Connie.
"Is she going to break anything?" asked Mr. Smiley concerned.
"Topaz is cool." answered Steven.
"Good." sighed Mr. Smiley.
Mr. Smiley looked at the intimidating gem.
"I'd hate to ban you again." added Mr. Smiley.
Topaz frowned a bit.
"Of course! I could reconsider!" declared Mr. Smiley.
"Topaz isn't going to hurt anyone." said Connie reassuring.
The trio had a fun time enjoying themselves until Topaz spotted the merry - go - round.
"I feel like going home." said Topaz uneasy.
"Okay." replied Connie perplexed.
The trio left and slowly made their way back to the Temple. they reached the boardwalk where Connie introduced Topaz to the Fryman and Pizza families. Steven went directly to the Temple not wanting to be triggered. Topaz tried fries and pizza for the first time enjoying them. Topaz managed to hide her uneasiness. Connie and Topaz reached the Temple where Steven was waiting outside.
"So...how did it go?" asked Steven.
"Enjoyable." answered Topaz.
"It seems like you're enjoying yourself." said Connie.
"Yeah. Earth is...interesting." replied Topaz.
"I'm glad you liked it." said Steven.
"So am I." agreed Topaz.
"And this is just Beach City." noted Connie.
"How big is earth?" asked Topaz.
"The volume is 1,083,210,000,000 km3" answered Connie.
Topaz didn't know how to reply
"Don't worry. We can take it easy." said Steven.
Topaz nodded her head.
"I'd like that." said the gem.
As the trio talked, nearby they where being watched.
"You dullards haven't gotten away yet." cooed Aquamarine.
A/N: So that's where we'll end this chapter. It appears that Topaz is enjoying her new life, but Aquamarine isn't going to let them be. Also,Steven is touching upon his triggers. Next time, Topaz and Bismuth face tough choices. Please review.