A/N: Hello everyone, I am back with chapter twenty-nine of this story. Here, Steven again tries to get the Bits while Topaz talks with Peridot.
Disclaimer: I don't own Steven Univere
It was a new day in Beach City. Steven Quartz Universe awoke to start his day. He showered, dressed and took his medicine. Steven sat down to eat his breakfast.
"So, anything special planned for today?" asked Amethyst.
"I'm trying to get the Bits again." answered Steven.
The four gems shared a glance.
"Are you sure that is a good idea?" asked Pearl worried.
"Connie is coming over." answered Steven.
"Last time things didn't go so well." said Amethyst.
"You can't coddle him." shrugged Bismuth.
"Yes but..." began Pearl.
"I think he should do it." stated Bismuth
"I don't want Steven to strain himself!" declared Pearl.
"Pearl, I appreciate the concern." said Steven.
"Thank you." replied Pearl.
"But, I want to try and face this." added Steven.
Pearl smiled softly.
"Okay Steven. I understand." relented Pearl.
Amethyst picked her nose.
"What do you think Garnet?" asked Amethyst.
Garnet thought as she looked through her future vision.
"We'll let him try." answered Garnet.
"Thanks." sighed Steven grateful.
"Then I'm with you." said Amethyst.
Steven smiled gratefully.
"Thank you guys so much." said Steven happily.
Steven finished his breakfast and waited. Connie arrived soon after and kissed Steven. They then left and began walking to the pier. Connie held Steven's hand the whole time. They reached the pier and saw their target. Peedee was at the family shop selling fries to a couple of tourists.
"How are you feeling Steven?" asked Connie.
Steven took a moment.
"I'm not sure." answered Steven.
"We don't have to do this." noted Connie.
Steven thought for a moment.
"I have to do this." said Steven.
Connie kissed him on the cheek.
"I'm here for you." whispered Connie.
Steven took several deep breaths.
"Okay. Let's do this." said Steven.
The two began walking toward Peedee.
"I can do. I can do. I can do this." thought Steven.
As they got closer, Steven began to get more and more unsure.
"Steven, you're getting sweaty." said Connie concerned.
Connie pulled her hand free and shook the sweat off it.
"Sorry." said Steven.
"It's fine." replied Connie.
Connie extended her hand and Steven re-held it.
"Connie. I'm getting queasy." noted Steven.
"I'm here Steven. It'll be okay." said Connie.
Ronaldo walked outside with trash.
"Steven! Connie!" called Ronaldo.
The conspiracy theorist chucked the garbage bag in the dumpster then waved to the two.
"Steven. Wait here while I explain the situation." said Connie.
"But why?" asked Steven uneasy.
"So they won't accidentally trigger you again." answered Connie.
Steven kicked dirt with his sandal.
"I'll be in eyesight." said Connie.
"Okay." agreed Steven.
Connie went over and explained the situation to Peedee and Ronaldo.
"So that's the deal." concluded Connie.
"Oh wow." gasped Peedee.
"Are the Sneeple behind this?" asked Ronaldo,
"This doesn't have to do with Sneeple." answered Connie angrily.
"Fine." sighed Ronaldo.
"Just be careful with your words." requested Connie.
"Right." agreed Peedee.
"Sure." said Ronaldo.
Connie waved Steven over and he approached.
"Hi." said Steven.
"Don't worry Steven, we won't trigger you by mentioning the battle." said Ronaldo.
Steven began to shake.
"Dammit Ronaldo." sighed Connie.
Connie took Steven's hands in her own.
"It's okay Steven. Nothing is going to happen." said Connie.
Steven took several deep breath and slowly managed to calm down.
"Okay. Okay. I'm okay." said Steven.
"Are you ready to try again?" asked Connie.
Steven shook his head.
"Yes." answered Steven.
The two walked to Peedee.
"Hi Peedee." said Steven meekly.
"I can get you..." began Peedee.
"Steven has to do this." noted Connie.
"Then how can I help you?" asked Peedee.
Steven took a moment.
"I'd like..." began Steven.
Steven had to stop for a moment.
"I'd like..." said Steven.
Steven again had to stop momentarily.
"I'd like...' said Steven.
Steven felt a pain in his stomach.
"Steven, it's okay." said Connie.
"I have to do this." replied Steven.
"Don't push yourself." warned Connie.
"It's fine." said Steven.
"I don't want you getting an ulcer." stated Connie.
"Give me a sec." requested Steven.
Steven walked away and stopped a few feet away.
"I can do this. I can do this." said Steven softly.
Steven gulped and returned to the Fryman's.
"Okay I would like..." began Steven.
Steven felt bile building up in his throat.
"I'm sorry! I can't do this!" cried Steven.
Steven turned and ran off. Connie raced after Steven while the Fryman's watched concerned. Connie found Steven hugging his knees against the Big Donut.
"Steven, are you okay?" asked Connie.
"I can't do it." answered Steven sadly.
"It's fine Steven. You don't have to." whispered Connie.
Meanwhile, it was life as usual at the barn. Topaz's brute strength helped Peridot and Lapis in taking car of the farm. Topaz could also split up if need be. Peridot and Lapis had introduced Topaz to Camp Pining Hearts and Topaz seemed to enjoy her first Earth show. After re-watching Season 4, they decided to break. The trio where seated next to each other and Peridot had Pumpkin in her lap.
"Well, now what should we do?" asked Peridot.
"I say we let Topaz decide." answered Lapis.
"I'm not sure." answered Topaz meekly.
"She's still new to Earth. Her knowledge of Earth customs in limited." noted Peridot.
"We've both been there." chuckled Lapis.
"I'd like to learn." said Topaz.
"Great! We're happy to help!" declared Peridot.
"What do we do first?" asked Lapis.
"I have no idea." answered Peridot.
"Woof!" barked Pumpkin.
"Easy girl." said Peridot.
"Maybe she wants to play." proposed Topaz.
"Let's play then." said Lapis.
Lapis, Peridot and Pumpkin got up.
"Actually, I was hoping to talk with Peridot." admitted Topaz.
"I'll play with Pumpkin and you talk." said Lapis.
Lapis and Pumpkin left while Peridot sat back down.
"What's up?" asked Peridot.
"How did you chose earth?" asked Topaz.
"Instead of Homeworld." murmured Peridot.
"Yes." confirmed Topaz.
"I have Steven, Pearl, Amethyst and Garnet to thank for that." answered Peridot.
"Have you have regretted your decision?" asked Topaz.
"Sometimes I think of what if I stayed loyal." confessed Peridot.
Topaz was intrigued by this.
"But, I always ended up so miserable. I made the right choice." added Peridot.
"I see." sighed Topaz.
"You're still conflicted." noted Peridot.
"I guess so." confessed Topaz.
"Hey, I felt the same after I called Yellow Diamond a clod to her face." replied Peridot.
"I still can't believe you did that." said Topaz.
"Neither could I." shrugged Peridot.
"So...how did you decide this was the right decision?" asked Topaz.
"I got used to Earth and befriended Lapis. Any doubt I had evaporated." answered Peridot.
"Glad I could help." said Lapis.
The two where surprised the blue gem was here.
"Sorry to butt in. I just wanted to ask how things where going." explained Lapis.
" It's fine." said Topaz.
"Well I mean it. You where very helpful." stated Peridot.
Peridot rubbed the back of her neck.
"And the fact I couldn't return to Homeworld without being shattered might have helped a bit." confessed Peridot.
Topaz winced slightly, but the others didn't notice.
"Topaz, I wanted to leave for Homeworld too. But, Earth is really great. Just give it time." said Lapis.
Topaz thought for a moment.
"Thanks." said Topaz.
Peridot jumped up.
"Let's enjoy ourselves!" declared Peridot.
Topaz tapped her finger.
"Give me a moment." requested Topaz.
"Why?" asked Peridot.
"I just need to think." answered Topaz.
"I understand." replied Peridot.
Peridot and Lapis left. Once they where out of sight, Topaz split up.
"II think we should stick with Aquamarine." said Topaz 1.
"But, the Crystal Gems have been so nice." noted Topaz 2.
"Can they protect us if the Diamonds attack?" asked Topaz 1.
"I'm not sure." answered Topaz 2 unsure.
"Aquamarine doesn't know we're considering staying." said Topaz 1.
"Are you saying we stick with Aquamarine's plan?" asked Topaz 2.
"It might be the only way to escape shattering." replied Topaz 1.
"But, Earth is nice." said Topaz 2.
"Of course." agreed Topaz 1.
"And Aquamarine has been cruel to us." added Topaz 1.
"We're only a Topaz. She's an Aquamarine. She's above us." stated Topaz 2.
"In Earth, an Amethyst and a Pearl are equals." said Topaz 2.
"Not to mention Garnet." mused Topaz 1.
A minute of silence passed.
"Do you remember what i told you when I went back to get Peridot's tablet?" asked Topaz 2.
It took a moment, but Topaz 1 remembered.
"Yeah." answered Topaz 1.
The two would fuse once more.
"It's time to get answers." stated Topaz.
A/N: That is where we'll end this chapter. I hope you liked this. Steven is still trying, but it isn't easy and Topaz is unsure about her future. Next time, Topaz confronts someone. Please review.
