I just participated in the best football game ever and this is only because there was an awesome battle of bands. We won, of course. Obviously. So, I do not own Steven Universe or its characters, ideas, ect. If you have a comment or critique, please leave a review. I do story requests as well. Please enjoy this chapter! Because it's one of those things where I HAVE to wing it.

God bless, JPLegends


CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE: Coup de Theatre

The militia hopped through the warp pads in force, with the healed soldiers who had to sit through Tokyo going with them. Headed into the Amazon didn't seem all that dangerous at all and it was a five mile ride from their point to the UN Base. But it was deceptively dangerous in the area. Connie pointed out that lots of wildlife was in the area, including tons of predators. Compared to the annoying howler monkeys, there were attacks on the militia by vampire bats, harpy eagles and even a fer-de-lance. Steven was very busy on the trip keeping everyone healed that by the end of the ride he was dehydrated and had to ask for water from the UN. He downed three bottles in under a minute.

When they arrived, a soldier in green camo uniform approached them and saluted Garnet. "Captain Jason McKreavey," the soldier said in a British accent. "I was assigned a platoon so we could set up fortifications. We heard we would get assistance from the team that managed to take back Tokyo. A bit younger than I expected." Steven and Connie looked at each other.

"Is that a problem, captain?" Garnet asks.

"Not at all," Captain McKreavey replies, shaking his head. "We're glad to have the support. After we're done here, we can help you do what you need to do. Make yourself at home." Steven takes in the features of the British soldier. Tall, medium build. He wore a helmet and sunglasses, which helped because it was bright and humid in the forest. He has tan skin, and from what Steven could see, strawberry blond hair. He looked around the camp site. There was a small complex that looked unremarkable, but the way the camp as set up, it was obvious it is an important site. Erected walls made of rusted iron, watch towers, turrets and soldiers rushing around to do whatever they were doing. Steven noticed the soldiers here were of numerous nationalities.

"You look like you're about to do something big." Connie says.

"Doesn't look like much from here, but we're in deep," McKreavey says. "Gems have us surrounded on all fronts and we have no time or breathing room. I was given a platoon of sixty to take this area. By the time we set up these fortifications up, we were down to forty." Steven winced. The gems are merciless in their fight.

"You're team must be skilled to not lose more men in one fight," Pearl says. "The Earth was lost in a matter of minutes when they arrived." McKreavey turns and motions at the entire camp. He takes up all the space possible.

"We have the most elite worldwide in this mission," He says. "Engineers from America, Special Ops from France, Demolitionists from Russia, you name it. We have people from San Francisco to New Zealand and everywhere in between. Which is why it's a shame so many were lost on one op." Garnet walks forward and puts a hand on his shoulder.

"We know it's rough," She says. "But you're here for a good cause." McKreavey shrugs her hand off, nodding.

"I got the memo," He says. "I hate not being in Leeds. It's where I was born and brought up. But nuclear weapons are apparently the best bet we have against these guys. Strange that that the gems are focusing on the Americas though. No offense, but we're getting pounded into the ground and the gems could end us in an instant. They're looking for something." Garnet, Pearl, Amethyst, Soren and Jewel look at one another. Could the gems be looking for their base? "I'll see you in the situation room. God help us all."

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The situation room is deeper in the complex, which is larger than expected. The building goes deep underground with some barracks, an armory, a mess hall and a situation room and at the very bottom is the silos holding the missiles. Steven found it to be huge, but did not get to see it all. The team gather around a circular table, with McKreavey, Steven, Connie, Garnet, Amethyst, Pearl and Soren on site. Jewel decided not to come to the meeting out of pure shyness. On the table was a map of the area and models displaying where they and the enemy are. In the center is a square displaying the base and surrounding the base are three hands to the west and six hexagons. "The gems move with intention to take this base and they are this close," McKreavey states. "These are the troops headed toward us, with more on standby. We need to take out those ships and the ground troops."

"Why not use the missiles," Soren says. "We have the strongest weapon, why not use it?"

"Many reasons," McKreavey says. "We'd be caught in the blast. The fallout would insure no one in the area survives. The blast would give away our position. It's typically a bad idea." Soren rolls his eyes. "We can engage the troops on the ground with our military. Problem is the ships would ruin everything. We don't have any weapons that can destroy them from the outside."

"Could we get inside the ships?" Connie asks.

"We can forget about breaking in." McKreavey says.

"What about sneaking in?" Steven asks. Everyone in the room looks around and back at the model.

"It could work," Garnet says. "We need someone who can take us aboard as hostages so we can hijack one of the ships and use it to take the other two out. A crash landing would work to finish it off. But who is the gem who can get us on board?"

"I can do it," Soren says, standing up straight. "The Spessartine is the most common shock trooper type gem as compared to the Ruby's straightforward brute style methods. It would be believable for me to capture them." No arguments were made.

"Pearl and I will stay on the ground," Garnet says, turning to Amethyst. "As for you and Jewel, it would be tough to say. You would be useful in the open space of the Amazon, but your brutal abilities can make it hard to keep ranks together, leading to casualties. As compared to the crowded and cramped gem ship, which you would be very useful in as well, but may lead to some unnecessary damage. Either way, it's up to Steven. Some soldiers from your team may make the team much easier, captain. Four in number. One trained in combat, one trained in technology, one trained in explosives and one trained in infiltration." McKreavey nods, pulling out some dossiers.

"We've got donations from Special Forces and even some domestic agencies. Eight of them are on standby for an op," McKreavey says. "For your soldier, we have Damon Shay. Special Activities Division, specializes in hostage situations. Good with a gun, and is a careful man. A decade of experience. We also have Jacque Delaquay. French RAID team, specializes in counter-terrorism. Handy in tough situations. Five years of experience.

"For your engineer, we have Aleks Slipnovk. Russian FSB, specializes in drones and EMPs. Smart as a whip but is a slow guy. Three years of experience. We also have Trip Bard. Australian ASIS, basically their version of Q. But he's a lot tougher than that guy from the movies and can hold his own in a fight. Ten years of experience.

"For your explosives, we have Eike Mallard. German BND, usually outfits agents with explosives. He can fire a gun pretty well though. Six years of experience. Then there is Cruz Davidi, Brazilian. Used to rob banks, no military record. But he's very unpredictable. Useful, but dangerous.

"And then, our infiltrator. Kiyoshi Riku, Japanese DIH. Ninjas still exist, guys and I know because this guy is it. He personally studied the arts of stealth and use them in day to day combat. He is a beast. Then, we have Damien Chase. My very own MI5. He's basically James Bond. Who you choose is up to you."

"As for the ground forces?" Connie asks. Steven looks at the field. Six hexagons surround the base from east to west. Three of them are in the area where the infiltration of the ships will go down.

"Not a lot of options," McKreavey grunts. "They're all so close to the area here all we can really do is engage and wait."

"Not really," Pearl points out. "Look here. There is wild life all around the area. You can get their attention and get them to follow you to the water bodies in the area. The caiman and sharks can help you take them down when they enter the water. Either that or duel it out in the open area."

"But even then, us taking the time to get to that area would risk a ton of casualties," McKreavey says. "It all comes down to that."


I know that was a lot of information to take in but it boils down to this: Should Amethyst and Jewel be on the ground or on the ship? What soldiers should go with the gems, one of each category? And should the ground battle take place over land or water? Think carefully, because THE UPCOMMING BATTLE IS VERY IMPORTANT.