Chapter 38: Just like old times

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AN: Hey guys I decided to finish up this chapter since you know Steven Universe is back, but I'm still working on the newest chapter for my other story too so don't worry if you're a fan of that story. Now… this battle will be a bit long but not to long like with the mutants so don't worry. Now I can nether confirm or deny that a fusion or two will show up during the upcoming battle, but I can confirm that this battle will be quite a doozy. Now for the bits of romance to come, they will come for most of our favorite characters. Even those the most unexpected. So most of the action won't happen straight away but in the next and coming chapters I can promise you guys that there will be plenty. Also there will be bits of drama too, Alright now before we get down to business let's see what our favorite half breed is doing then we'll get into some action. ON WITH THE CHAPTER! Enjoy!

"Man, they've been in there for a long time. Wonder what they're talking about?" Raven said as he looked to the door that was the entrance to all of the crystal gems rooms. Well, the main four which Alyssa and Raven liked to call them anyways. The main four were Garnet, Pearl, Amethyst and Steven. Right now Raven was sitting on a chair he got from the kitchen and was patiently sitting by the couch where Alyssa was, the blast from that grenade really did some damage on her. But nothing to fatal which Raven was thankful for, he couldn't lose anymore friends or… those who are close to him because of homeworld. Not ever again. The only way that Raven and the others knew that it was a grenade was because of what Emerald and Amazonite told them, of course Ruby and Sapphire knew as well but their heads haven't been in the right place currently. Though Raven and Pearl in the war as well back then, but they were lucky enough not to see what a gem made grenade could do back then. But now… they didn't feel so lucky now. While Raven was sitting on his chair continuing to look at the door, the others were doing their own thing. Amazonite was still leaning back on the wall just looking at the door as well since White Diamond did go in through which made him a bit nervous. He didn't like that he was technically the only wrecker in the room with a whole lot of crystal gems, even technically he was a crystal gem most of them didn't see it that way.

"Um, I know I just woke up and a whole lot has happened. But how come I feel like there's a lot of tension then there was before? It's not just me that think, right?" Said a now fully awoken Lapis, she looked around waiting for anyone to answer but it never came. It was only minutes ago that a still injured Lapis finally gained conscious which surprised everyone. When she woke up a lot of people were relieved to see that she was alright, even Pearl and Amethyst. Though Ruby and Sapphire didn't actually show it they were relieved as well, since they knew that Steven might not have taken it well if another person he cares about was seriously hurt. Amazonite was actually surprised that a gem like Lapis could take a blast from a grenade like she did, he's lost a lot of friends from blasts like that back in the war. He had a new found respect for the aquamancer gem, she's a lot tougher then she looks. After Lapis had woken up it was best that she be up to date what has happened and why there were some random gem she hasn't seen before in the house. So Emerald decided to take on the task since it was probably for the best because she, Alyssa and Raven were all on good terms currently.

And since Alyssa looked to out of it, with Raven by her side. So it was a no brainer. When Lapis was up to speed with the whole situation Emerald could tell that it was a roller coaster of emotions for the poor ex-homeworld gem. Hearing that there were more crystal gem both still active and retired was quite a shock to her. But to hear that Steven had a aunt was the kicker of course! Then when she finally heard what happened when that strange creature appeared. Hearing that lion and Alyssa were injured in the blast like her made her feel like she wanted to destroy something, but hearing how seriously hurt they were… made her feel like her old self. Lapis felt confused, angry, sad… and of course fear. Though she and Alyssa never really start to get to know each other straight away, she felt like they were a bit similar in a way. Both wanting to make someone very close to them proud, for Alyssa it was her mother and for herself… it was Steven. Thinking about the boy who saved her and showed her the errors of her ways, brought a blush to her light blue face. Even though it's only been a few days with Steven in his new form, she felt like she's known him for her whole life. When she was trapped in that mirror she felt like she wanted to die then stay another day in the prison. Soon she started to lose hope, but then came a silly and cute boy who brought a little bit of light in her life.

At first she was hesitate at first, but soon she saw that he was different then most of the gems she met and humans as well. He was… different and strange, just like her. But he didn't hate it, in fact he loved it which shocked her deeply. Soon she got to know the boy and felt a connection… which was a completely new experience for her. When she was finally free from that prison of hers, she wanted to return home and take Steven with her. She didn't know why though, but she didn't care. But… he didn't want to come along with her, which in a way… broke her heart. So she left and decided to find a way off earth on her own, filled with sadness and hate she used all the water on earth to try and reach out to the stars. Not knowing what kind of damage she was doing or caring. If Steven and the crystal gems hadn't stop her, she didn't want to know what might have happened. But then came Steven and helped her even though there was nothing in it for him. After he help her it was a little fuzzy on what happened after that, but she did remember Jasper and Peridot forcing her to lead them to the crystal gems and worst of all… Steven. Seeing the look on his face broke her heart even more, she broke his trust and ripped to shreds. She thought that he'd hate her, but… he didn't. In fact he saved her and stood up for her in front of his own team, and she would never forget that. Thinking about the crystal gems brought back a lot of feelings too, most of them were directed at a certain pale colored gem that shared a very intimate moment with Steven that she wasn't going to get out of her head.

Lapis then turned her head to Pearl was sitting on the steps along with Amethyst who was eating a pizza slice in one hand with a tone of toppings on it ranging from anchovies to… onions? While in her other hand she had a drink that looked to be some kind of soda, Lapis felt a bit disgusted at this but remembered that's how Amethyst was. Now back to Pearl, she was currently looking at the door to Rose's and all their rooms like earlier with worried in her eyes. Lapis didn't know what this feeling was when she saw Pearl and Steven kissed, she felt anger and pain but mixed with a bit of sadness. She knew now wasn't the best time to bring this out in front of everyone, especially to some stranger. But things needed be said and it was probably best that the others knew since this team needed to be at full strength. So they all needed to be on the same page with one another, even if this plan was going to backfire. This needed to be said. Lapis took a deep breath and exhaled, she looked over to all that were currently in the house. Ruby was looking out the window with a depressed looking expression which was very unlike her. Sapphire was still tending to Alyssa who still seemed to out of it. Raven was still sitting on his chair messing around with his staff, while everyone was still where they were so Lapis knew it was time. She just hoped this plan doesn't back fire on her.

"Pearl… is there anything you want to tell the team what happened on the cliff when you were with Steven? When… both of you were alone." Lapis in a calm and quiet tone but loud enough so everyone in the room could hear. Hearing this made Pearl freeze and have a look of shock and horror, in her mind she couldn't believe this was happening right now of all times. Pearl turned around and gave Lapis a very heated and hateful glare, Lapis only sent the glare back as now both gem were glaring at each other now. After hearing what Lapis said it gained all of the gems in the house their attention, even Amazonite. Ruby quit looking out the window and looked at the two girls who were still glaring at each other with some interest. So did everyone with the exception of Sapphire for some reason. Sapphires expression was still emotionless as she putted a wet rag on top of Alyssa's forehead. To Amazonite he didn't know much about this team of crystal gems so he didn't know what kind of drama or baggage they were carrying, but knew that something was about to go down.

"I can hardly see that it's any of your business Lapis. What we said or did up there is private, so please be a dear and… STAY OUT OF IT!" Pearl said with a calm and quiet tone but then a loud and hostile one at the end. This deeply shocked everyone except Sapphire who still didn't show any emotion as she still continued to tend to Alyssa. Amethyst looked to be very shock since she's only seen Pearl gets defensive only a few times, but this one took the cake. Emerald looked to Pearl and Lapis and knew something must have happened because even though they were pretty hostile towards each other before, but this was very different. And that made her worry since this team was probably on it's last leg. If there was anything they didn't need it was unnecessary drama. Amazonite's boredom quickly disappeared as he didn't know why but this was about to get interesting. As he was about to get a chair or pick a spot to sit and watch the drama unfold he felt something very… strange. He looked out the window like he was being compelled to, and he wasn't the only one to feel it as Emerald, Sapphire and Raven looked to where Amazonite was looking at. They all felt some type of weird energy coming from that direction, in fact it was where Pearl and Steven had their private talk. Though Emerald, White Diamond, Rosie, Amazonite and maybe Sapphire were able to feel energy readings off other gems, it was hard to get a read on them.

Emerald's eyes narrowed at the direction where those energy signatures were coming from and was trying her best to get a read on them but couldn't for some odd reason. She could tell that the others were having a hard time just like her. The only thing they could tell that there were maybe about five or four, and three were extremely powerful. That being said the other two power signatures didn't feel like any pushover but they didn't even seem close to the others power. In fact, Amazonite couldn't shake the feeling that they were familiar but he couldn't put his finger on it. But what got everyone worried is that they could feel the energy signatures moving around at such powerful speed that it was clear that power signatures belonged to ether another alien species or… gem. Everyone's attention even the ones who were watching the drama unfold between Pearl and Lapis to the door that everyone was waiting to open. And out came someone that no one was expecting to see back on their feet so quickly. But it wasn't an unwelcome sight, in fact… it's exactly what the team needed right now.

"Well crystal gems, it seems that someone out there needs us. Now… I know a lot of things have happened and probably more worse things are going to come. But, even if things look bad right now. We've got remember that not to long ago that we didn't have it easy back them ether. So… are we going to do what we do best… or we going to sit here and do nothing!?" Steven said in a tone that would rival Garnet's. He looked a bit terrible overall but in his eyes were a fire that was all to familiar. Especially that smile, though he appeared to be that he wasn't exactly a 100 present… he looked ready to go against all of homeworld. Beside him on both sides were White Diamond and Rosie who looked ready as well. Overall… right now, in this moment… moral was high. Seeing them together like that brought some very good and happy memories to all of the ones who were in the war on the crystal gems side. It was like old times, Rosie, White Diamond and most importantly… Rose.

Meanwhile With Verdelite And Schorl

"Well, this seems like old times. Am I right Schorl… or is it just me?" Verdelite said with a serious but energetic tone as she and Schorl were back to back with their weapons in hand. Both were surrounded by the ones who attacked them straight out of the blue. Xenotime, Soren and Apatite who all had there weapons out as well which was now a game changer considering what both Schorl and Verdelite's weapons were. While Verdelite's weapon was a bit unorthodox and strange… Schorl's took the cake. In his right hand was weapon that you usually didn't see on a gem, it was a Bola. A Bola was three balls connected to a rope or chain that wasn't exactly a lethal weapon, but was affective when thrown. This Bola had three dark iron like balls that matched the chain they were connected to. While their attackers weapons were very different. Xenotime had two twin axes that almost got both Verdelite and Schorl. Soren had a sword that looked very intimidating and beautiful at the same time. The blade has a fire red color and was about 4'4 or smaller, the handle was blue like the fireball he casted not to long ago. It had a cylinder look and there was a blue star at the bottom of the handle. Soren was in a traditional battle stance like Xenotime but Apatite was kneeling like she was ready to jump and pounce on her prey. Apatite had two twin swords that strongly resemble katanas but the blades were a dark metal of some kind and the handles were a dark green. Schorl would have answered but the tension in the air and the looks that Soren and Apatite were a bit unsettling. The only thing on his mind right now is survival… but Verdelite was right… this was a bit just like old times.

To Be Continued

AN: Well now that Steven seems to be out of his funk, will he and his crystal gems be prepared for Xenotime, Soren and Apatite? Will more drama unfold on the team? How will this upcoming battle turn out? Well leave that to me. Now… if you saw the episode the answer like I did… I WAS RIGHT… THERE ARE MORE DIAMONDS! Also cool to see a different version of Garnet, who I'll refer to as Rainbow Garnet from now on. What do you guys think? Anyways can't wait for more episodes to come. Anyways thanks for reading and do please leave a review. See ya!