(The author is in his repaired office.)
Yoshi3000: Before, we go on. Currently, I'm about shy of 50 episodes behind canon. However, considering that are flashback episodes I won't be doing and episodes I can't do due to my changes to "canon", it's probably less 40. With the New Year, I've thought over Steven Universe. While I still like the show, it's not as perfect as I praised it years ago with it was starting out. This is only motivated to work harder to improve my story's quality. On that note, this will go rather quick and fast-paced.
(Lapis Lazuli enters the office asking if he could do the disclaimer.)
Yoshi3000: Go on.
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Yoshi3000: Cue the opening theme!
(Steven and the Squadron are at their instruments.)
Steven: 1, 2, 3, *strums his guitars*
(Now this is what it's like when worlds collide
Now this is what it's like
Now this is what it's like when worlds collide
Now this is what it's like)
What is it really
That's going on here
You've got the system for total control
Now is there anybody out there
Now watch us suffer here cause we can't go
What is it really that is in your head
What little life that you had just died
I'm gonna be the one that's taking over
Now this is what it's like when worlds collide
Are you ready to go
Cause I'm ready to go
What you gonna do baby, baby
Are you going with me
Cause I'm going with you
That's the end of all time
(A/N: Yeah, it's shortened as per the tradition. You'll have to look it up for the full version. ^w^')
Steven Universe Blackthorned
Season 4 – Arc 2 (Altered Tides Arc)
Episode 32 – "New Jobs, New Outfits, Old Gems" (Monster Reunion)
[Cues: Do It or Donut Instrumental - Steven Universe OST]
Akio wanted to spend her mornings sleeping in. She did not want to drag herself out of bed and work. Ryker had the bright idea of having her and Tsubasa work on the Big Donut considering Lars and Sadie were no longer working there. For Akio, there was another reason. Lapis and Peridot demanded she get a job and the Squadron sided with them. So, here she was, tugging at her Big Donut shirt.
"This sucks!" Akio droned.
Tsubasa was playing video games on his Game Slave 3 he spawned. Akio could not just be happy it was a slow day.
[Cues: Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver Original Soundtrack - Route 47]
At the barn, the Squadron (sans Priyanka, Tsubasa, and Akio, who had to work) gathered for a breakfast meet. Steven, Pearl, and Ryker had cooked up a storm.
"I got good news for you all, my students. I've got new gi for all of you." Ryker said wearing his Lighter Shade Gi. "And I'm wearing it now."
"That's so cool." Steven said excitedly.
"Figured, I'd spring for a lighter shade and improvements on the shin guards." Ryker explained before finishing his tea. "I've also had the liberty of upgrading the old communicators. They should activate now."
The Black Communicators glowed as it reconfigured itself to show a sleeker model resembling the recent Samsung Galaxy S9. Lar held his in his hands. At the hospital, Priyanka did not even bat an eyelash to the fact hers changed shape.
"You all had fought with me through thick and thin. Thus, I had decided to bestow you all with a newer model. One, thanks to Peridot, that's more efficient. Behold, the Zen-Mini." Ryker said. "It's no BlackTab, though. Peridot and I did at least program an OS close enough. Now you can call everyone in the multiverse if you got the location and number. It also had a spawn system similar to the BlackTab along with a virtual inventory to store and take out stuff."
A notification pinged up on Steven, Priyanka, Connie, Lars, and Sadie's Zen-Minis. Ryker explained he'd sent over the new gi for them. Steven remembered how Ryker could swap by scanning his device over him, and tried it with his. Steven realized that the gi felt much lighter than the previous one.
"So, the weighted gear is shifted to the armbands and leg guards." Steven remarked. "That's a bit better for me. I always did feel the weighted undershirt kind of choked me a bit."
Lar posed in his alongside Connie while Sadie shook her head at the antics of those two. It was a simple matter of using Warper Edit to slightly alter them to suit their respective styles.
Steven's variant on the gi kept the very dark gray color and lack of an inner shirt. There was a small hole formed for his Gem to stick out outlined in dark pink along with the sides on his "sleeves". Steven's obi still had "耐久" (Taikyū) marked on the left end of it (it is also tied at the right side), but in dark pink. The dark pink boots he wore clasped together on the front of his shins, and the matching armbands are studded with small yellow spikes. The top retains "黒" (Kuro) insignia in the back like his previous gis, but the front had the yellow star. The baggy gi pants also had a star on the right leg.
Connie whistled in appreciation.
"You know, Steven. You've gotten a bit more built since you started your training." Connie said.
Steven was a bit taller than his canon counterpart at this point, and Connie was eyeing his form intently. Connie was no slouch in growth looking a lot more athletic in figure. The constant fighting, sword training, tennis, and trying not to die was a rather good way to get a strong build. Connie was slowly resembling her mother by the fleeting days.
Connie's variant on the gi kept the very dark gray color. Due to the lack of inner shirt, Connie had a light pink sports bra on being slightly visible. Her gi's sleeves were tattered as a stylistic choice and had a crimson headband tied around her head. Instead of an obi, Connie opted for a studded crimson belt around her waist. The crimson boots she wore clasped together on the front of her shins, and the matching armbands are studded with small gray spikes. The top retains its "黒" (Kuro) insignia in the back like her previous gis.
Lar's variant had a few more drastic changes. The gi kept the very dark gray color (retaining its "黒" (Kuro) insignia on the back) and lack of an inner shirt. His obi was a burgundy color still had "耐久" (Taikyū) marked on the left end of it. His obi was tied to the center. The block boots he wore clasped together on the front of his shins, and the matching armbands are studded with small white spikes. He also wore black fingerless gloves, had a sea green skill emblem on the sides of his boots, and a black cape with a high collar (just like his space pirate outfit in Lars of the Stars).
"Lars. That is so cool, and I see your building yourself up." Ryker noted.
Sadie did not make any changes to the gi, and the lack of inner shirt showed hints of a lacy strapless black bra with visible cleavage much to Lar's joy.
"Well, I see you all look good in it." Ryker said. "So, now we can begin training. Today, I'll run you through the Six Powers."
[Cues: Dragon Ball Kai OST – Running Across the Land]
Training was a bit of an interesting affair. Peridot grew obsessed with using Soru (Shave) and moving around all the place. Jasper grew hooked on using Tekkai (Iron Body) feeling invincible until Lapis brought her down to Earth by slamming the elite quartz. Lapis wanted to take training much more seriously and even phasing on a gi like Ryker's. Much to the surprise of the team, Pearl had quickly grown adept in Kami-e (Paper Art), Rankyaku (Tempest Kick), and Shigan (Finger Pistol) like she had been using it for years.
"It's a lot like dancing." Pearl reasoned.
Jasper tried to attack her for Pearl to use Kami-e to easily manipulate her body around Jasper's punch. Jasper kept trying only to hit air due to Pearl's dance.
"I call it my Origami Stance. Helps being a Gem allows me to naturally mold my body." Pearl explained as Jasper's punches grew sloppy as the hulking Gem grew more frustrated.
Getting in close, Pearl got Jasper on her face with a five fingered Finger Pistol with her fingers digging right around Jasper's gem. The quartz dispersed to which Pearl caught Jasper's gem.
[Music Ends]
"Not bad." Ryker said clapping for her. "Masterful work."
"I doubt anyone will expect a pearl who could throw down with her bare hands." Pearl said with a proud smirk.
Ryker turned to Connie and remembered she really needed a proper sword.
"Connie, I almost forgot. I think you need a proper sword. You can't really use Rose's saber all the time, and so, I will craft you one." Ryker says.
Connie beamed at him.
"Really?! You'll make me one? Any kind I want?" Connie asked.
"Provided, you can lift it." Ryker said firmly. "Plus, you should look up what material you'll want for the blade. So, why not take a break to do so?"
"Wait. Mom? Don't you want your blade back?" Steven said looking down to his mother's sword.
"It's rightfully yours now, my son. Plus, I have this katana." Rose said revealing she had a hidden Rose-themed katana under her sleeves.
"Since when?" Pearl asked.
"That's a secret." Rose said with a wink.
Pearl could only groan at that, but warmed up to see Rose and Steven engaged in a bit of a spar to help mold Steven's form. Ryker got a blip on his BlackTab to see that the Season 5 premiere had recently on Earth Prime. Ryker wanted to watch it, but had important things to do. So, he set his BlackTab to record it for him to watch it later.
Sadie seemed to have trouble with most of Six Powers only barely pulling off Soru. So, Garnet was helping her hand to hand. That was morning training for the team only this time amplified to the next level. Ryker had started to meditate to work on maintaining ki control.
[Cues: MySims Kingdom – Afternoon]
I might have ended up falling asleep while meditating. I could only hope nobody noticed, and, as I woke up, I find a snickering Garnet waiting for me to wake up.
"Ok, who knew I was really sleeping?" I asked. "Aside from you."
"Jasper did, and wouldn't let anyone "break your concentration"." Garnet said pointing to Jasper who had reformed after being defeated. "She's still sore over Pearl kicking her ass."
"Fuck off, Permafuse. I ain't sore." Jasper spat.
"Now Jasper, no need to be mean." I said.
Jasper sighs quickly breathing out an apology. I sprang up and asked Garnet on the progress of my students.
"Well, the good news is each of your students found their niche in what power they excel at." Garnet said before going into more detail.
According to Garnet, Sadie's good with Shave, Lars is good with Tempest Kick, Steven's good with Iron Body, and Connie's good with Finger Pistol. I look to my BlackTab to see its ten before noon and find a text from Priyanka requesting to get her training at night. I quickly text that's fine. Jasper tells me that everyone split off to do their own thing for the day. I see Ashi out of the corner of my eye effortlessly preforming all the Rokushiki like its second nature. I notice that Ashi is wearing the same gi as mine. I had a feeling someone spawned it for her.
"Master, you're waken up." Ashi said as she launched off another Tempest Kick with ease.
"Well good to see someone's made a lot of progress. In light of this, take the rest of the day off." I said kindly.
"Oh, thank you." Ashi said with a bow.
With no real hesitance, she stripped off the gi and dove into the pool near the barn. At this point, I'm not surprised, nor I am questioning it. I turn back to Garnet.
"Hey Garnet, I think I'll head back to the Beach House and watch something on TV. You in?" I asked. "It's the Season 5 premiere."
"Why not?" Garnet said. "Just remember, we have to deal with Centipeddle later today. Steven wanted to let you know he'll get to healing her when you're ready to assist."
[Music End]
I nodded, and we left. Apparently, Jasper went to join Ashi. It's nice to see she's not too high-strung as much. Returning to the Beach House, I sent my gi into my Inventory to be cleaned and changed into something a bit more casual. I donned a purple hoodie jacket with a space motif at the center, black outlines in each sides of my sleeves, black jogging pants, and a simple pair of red and blue hi-top sneakers. Garnet merely phased on a similar outfit replacing the jacket with a sports bra. We sit on the bed in my room as I blipped on the television having my BlackTab wirelessly cast the video to it.
I had to say that Season 5 was starting strong. I really did like Lar's Space Pirate outfit, and I made a mental note to get myself a cape just like it.
"I'm surprised Lars literally commands a squadron. Just like you." Garnet said with a chuckle.
"All I need is get myself a ship." I jest.
We watch on and I'm impressed Lars essentially made himself an Arwing. I make another mental note to help Lars in mechanics. Peridot would want to help to. Emerald was a lot of fun to watch…. it's ironic she's not voiced by a woman apparently. Jungle Moon was a great episode, and I was awed with the Pink Diamond flashback.
"Well, I'm not surprised at all. What an asshole." I say.
"You have no idea." Garnet said shaking her head in disappointment. "At least, Stevonnie is all right."
Ultimately, I'm glad I saw those two new episodes. Season 5 has a bright future ahead, and I look forward to it. Suddenly, my BlackTab rang and look down at the caller I.D., Cherie Rose Loveless. Crap. Garnet's face matched my soreness to the fact that she is calling.
I begrudgingly answer.
Cherie shows my screen, to my relief, fully clothed. However, what worried me was a stern look on her face.
"Cherie." I say.
"Before you say another word, no this is not a booty call. A new bounty was reissued out concerning your family members. You may want to see them." Cherie said. "I've sent you a copy."
She abruptly hung up on me and I took out the posters from my inventory. The first one was Tastuya's.
WANTED Dead or Alive: "Silver Shinigami" Tatsuya Blackthorn – 79,000,000 – 10th Rank – Active
Well that's expected. I put it aside and took up the next one off the floor. I paled when I saw it.
WANTED Dead or Alive "Shadow Patroller X" Ryo J. Blackthorn – 2,105,000,000– 10th Rank – Active
Garnet's shade fell off her face. Now I barely know Ryo as he did kept to himself back in the day. But what the hell did he do to warrant him being half the worth of my parents' individual bounties. I needed to do some research on him, and maybe call him. How strong is he I wonder? If his bounty's that high, he's certainty out of my range. Against my better judgement, I ask my BlackTab for an estimate of Ryo's power level. However, I stop it before it completes. I think I should not. Power levels are bullshit anyways…
I need something to get out of his awkward moment only for Garnet to remind me we have canon to deal it. Oh, thank mercy. I swap out my sneakers with the boots from my gi. I also made sure to have armor plating around my chest remember that corrupted gem could spray acid. I also hand Garnet one for to put on as well. She phased the sports bra into a shirt before putting on the armor plating before we left to find Steven.
[Cues: Kool & the Gang - Summer Madness]
Rose had wanted to spend time with her and so the mother and son were in the midst of playing tennis in Rose's room in the temple. Connie was referee training her eyes to track the speeding ball. With a dive, Steven spiked the ball faster than Rose could react.
"That's a point. Both of you are on match point! Rose, it's your turn to start it off." Connie said raising the checkered flag.
They are all agreed on the first to 11. Rose had been in the lead at first having the match as 7 to Steven's 3. However, Steven managed to catch up to the point where now it was a dead tie. Rose tossed up the ball and swing with her racket. Neither held back as they were using superhuman speeds. Steven was not wearing the weights, and the shield carrier could help to crack a smile at being so agile.
"I wonder if I can move fast enough to train with Pearl." He thought focusing on his swinging.
Connie thought she'd only see this extreme level of sports in cartoons and video games (which considering everything, is rather ironic.). The tennis ball was socked so hard enough for it to combust, but the two were undaunted.
"Sorry son, but this fight ends here!" Rose said making her final strike.
The ball was out of Steven's reach and there was little time to react as it grazed him. Opening the door to Rose's room, Garnet and Ryker entered only for said flaming tennis ball to fly at them.
[Music Ends]
Ryker used telekinesis to halt the ball putting the flames out in the process.
"Yo, Steve-o, you ready to deal with Centipeedle?" Ryker said as the ball turned back into clouds.
"Lunch first." Steven said as the tennis court and rackets also went poof. "Can we all agree to Frymans?"
"They only serve fries, Steven. Plus, for some reason, Lars hates fries." Ryker said rolling his eyes. "I'll go see what the others want."
"After eating ration bars and food of questionable quality during our travels in that war we walked into to, some good ol' junk food puts me at ease." Steven said sheepishly.
Ryker left alongside Garnet.
"So, Ryker? You intend to give Akio, Tsubasa, or Ashi, Zen-Minis?" Garnet asked.
Out of the entire squad, those three were the only ones not to have one.
"No, yes, and no. Akio's going to spawn nothing but liquor. Ashi's still a bit dense. Tsubasa's fine. At least, he's training." Ryker remarked. "In fact, I may as well give him his now."
The couple stopped by the Big Donut where Akio was asleep and Tsubasa was in the counter. As per the norm in the Big Donut.
"Tsubasa, give me a chocolate drizzled donut to go." Ryker said pulling a dollar out of his wallet. "And I also have something for you. You've earned your keep by doing what you can."
Ryker produced a Zen-Mini for him and Tsubasa asked if Akio was getting more.
"The day that happens is when she gives up gambling." Ryker said as Tsubasa hid a laugh.
"Speaking of that. She's blew through off half her share of the bounty in a gambling spree." Tsubasa said giving Ryker the donut to which he quickly devoured.
"Already?" Ryker said wiping his face his napkin. "Then, I made a good call. Either way, we'll all gathering for lunch. What you guys want? I'm honestly in the mood for whatever the equivalent is to Subway here."
"I think that's Subway, and I'm game for a sub. I'll even bring donuts." Tsubasa said simply texting over what kind of sub he and Akio wanted.
Ryker nodded, and the couple headed up to the barn. Lapis was hard at training once again trying to infuse ki attacks with water working up a sweat.
"Lapis, you don't need to burn yourself out." Ryker said assuring her to relax.
Lapis halted her katas to face the two.
"We're going on a food run. Any requests?" Ryker asked.
"Let me ask Peridot first." Lapis said as they walked into the barn.
Jasper, Peridot, and Ashi were playing Def Jam: Fight for da World on the Nintendo WarpSpark with Peridot viciously making a monkey out of Jasper and Ashi.
"Peridot, you crystal bitch!" Jasper roared as Peridot kept landing blows.
"Don't hate the player, hate your character's weaknesses. Your custom avatar may have your height and building, but she's a bit slower than you." Peridot said as she threw Jasper's avatar off the stage
"Ringout! P2 loses!" The game announced.
"FUCK!" Jasper spat gripping the controller harder.
Jasper would feel some glee when Ashi smashed a baseball bat over Peridot's avatar, which caught her off-guard Ashi had her avatar swat Peridot off the stage.
"Damn it! I was toying with Jasper for so long, I neglected Ashi…" Peridot said tossing down her controller.
"Yo. Ryker and Garnet's here." Lapis said playing ruffling Peridot's hair.
Jasper, Ashi, and Peridot turned to see the two. Ryker's face fault to find Ashi was still naked. She really did not have much in modesty outside of combative situations.
"Ashi, why are you still naked?" Ryker asked.
"It's humid." Ashi said with a shrug.
"Feh, whatever. I came here because Garnet and I are going to Subway, and we want to see what you want." Ryker said. "So, what will it be?"
Peridot looked it up on her Zen-Mini and came to a decision. Jasper wanted something heavy, Lapis wanted something with veggies, and Ashi was impartial to it ok with whatever sandwich they got. Ryker merely texted the team of the gang of what they wanted before leaving with Garnet on Claire.
It had been a while since I was able to drive Claire, and Garnet with me only made it sweeter. Garnet looked over at me with an impartial look.
"Ryker, we need to talk about what are we going to do with Jasper and Ashi?" Garnet asked. "Seeing that you've reflected and thought things over."
I had to admit to Garnet that I was iffy on having a harem as I was happy with just her. Technically, Garnet herself is a walking trio.
"That's nice to know, you're not like your brother." Garnet said referring to Ryker.
"He's an Ashikabi, Garn. A harem's in the job description. I won't lie if I said I was interested in Jasper or Ashi. However, you know I love you." I said.
"So, we can agree we'll train Ashi to at least function "normally" in society." Garnet said.
I could probably Warper Edit that, but I nod.
"What about Jasper?" I asked.
"I'm perfectly okay if you chose to do that with you. She already follows your every order." Garnet admitted bluntly. "In one of my visions of the near-future, she'll end up walking in on us. And considering the amount of times, I got said vision. It's very likely to happen."
I blushed trying to keep my eyes on that road. Garnet essentially wants me to nip it in the bud. I guess I'll have to do something. At least, it's just Jasper and not Ashi. With voice control, I turn on the car radio hoping for something to break the tension.
[Cues: The Boondocks Soundtrack - Party Beat]
That's better. I relaxed and hit the gas to burn some rubber. We end up in Connie's hometown only to hear police sirens. Damn it! I sigh and pull over. I get the pink slip of this car to which I scan over with my BlackTab to make it "legit". A tap on the glass had me pull it down to see a police officer.
"Afternoon, officer." I say trying to be nonchalant.
This officer virtually looks like the "butch" looking Office Jenny from the Pokémon Unova anime and her partner was a shortstack. Oh joy.
"Humph. A car like this can not be street legal. License and registration, and step out of the car. Both of you." She says.
I groan and we do what she says. Unsheathing Harbinger, I twirl it and stab it into the ground. A sign of goodwill.
The short officer with brown hair and matching eyes looks at me funny.
"Why do you carry a katana?" She asked.
"What? Do you expect a gun?" I snarked.
"Don't snark at my partner." Officer "Jenny" said. "Now, your license."
I hand them over and she looks them over.
"Ryker Olivia Blackthorn. *snort* What poor fucker have a butch first and middle name?" She snarked shoving me my license and registration. "Either way, you're clean for now. So, get out my sight."
I was so tempted to punch this one out, but I decided to let it go. No, I don't need to use my fists on her. Besides, I could always let the universe deal with her. I get back in the car with Garnet and take off.
"I'm proud of you." Garnet said warmly.
"Hardest thing I've done, and I fought in a war against the Frost clan head. I guess this is what Cherie felt with the Shadow Men." I said pulling over by the hospital. "Might as well grab Priyanka."
I sense out Priyanka and easily find her in the lounge for employees.
"Ryker. I didn't expect you here." Priyanka said remarked.
"So, this is the sensei you've been talking about. The one who regularly defies the laws of nature." One doctor said jokingly.
I lifted up a vending machine with one hand and that doctor shut up. The rest sans Priyanka look at like with fear.
"The squad's meeting up for lunch. You joining us for it?" Garnet asked.
"Can't, sadly." Priyanka said. "But Connie's with you guys, right?"
"She was apparently being the judge of a tennis match." I said. "So, she's still with Rose and Steven."
Priyanka sighed in relief admitting that Connie and Steven seemed a little too close for her liking. I did not why that was an issue and promptly left with Garnet. I swear that I can't escape lines. At the very least, we get the sandwiches and we were on our way back to Beach City. Only to get sirens again!
"It's the same officers." Garnet said without even looking.
That's it! My anger seemed to have tapped in Shin Warper's Will because I hear a crash. I stop my car to see I accidently knocked out the two officers and they crashed into a tree killing Officer Bitch. The short's one height saved her from being impaled. Well….I did not use my bare hands, and they can't implicate me for this. So, I called emergency services for them before leaving. All this just for lunch! Next time, I'll just get fricking pizza.
[Music Ends]
Lunch was a peaceful, but no one wanted to sit near Ryker and Garnet who looked rather annoyed. Not in the mood for dealing with Ashi, he had Peridot teach her some of Earth's culture. Lars and Sadie went off to train on flying with Lapis joining them. Akio had to be dragged back to work by Tsubasa. Everyone else went down to the Burning Room.
"Let's do this." Ryker said popping the bubble with the CHAAAAPs. "Steven."
Steven cracked open the bubble with Centipeedle's form. Ryker used his telekinesis to restrain her for Steven and Rose heal the corrupted gem.
"Everyone, I need you all to use Warper's Will to keep her still long enough for me to use Warper Edit on her." Ryker said. "Rose and Steven are still healing her, so get ready!"
Ryker makes the release as Amethyst, Pearl, Garnet, and Jasper make the hold with Warper's Will while Ryker starts to edit anyway. It took a while, but they got her stabilized in her semi-corrupted.
Centi now had a humanoid form with her torn gray jumpsuit materializing on. Everyone even Ryker fall on one knee utterly drained.
"Shit. All that effort…" Ryker said spawned a collar out of his BlackTab.
He put it on Centi's neck explaining it's a translator to translate her squawking. Steven opened up the chips to get Centi to calm. Centi squawks which the translator emits a virtual speech bubble.
(Ste…Steven?)
"It works. Sweet." Ryker said.
She squawks hitting Ryker with acid on his chest getting the warper to scream in horror and pain.
Centi kept hitting me with acid after that and I had to spend most of the day having been healed by my healing factor and Rose. So, I end up missing out on everything. It's nighttime by the time I'm completely healed up and in no more pain. I get out to find the Gems returning saying it's all been handled. However, government agents were investigating the area. Apparently while we were gone, the person handling the investigations of Gem affair was integrated into the NSA. Due to the UGA's screwups, the government set aside an actual team to investigate us and the Gem stuff on the planet. And they want answers, so we're on their radar. My eyes twitch when Steven shows me who it is on his Zen-Mini. It's the brother of that asshole cop from earlier! Why?! It doesn't help when Garnet says he's an asshole too! Rarrgh!
"Ok, I'm done." I said going back into my room.
I changed into my pajamas and plop on the bed staring up on the ceiling when Garnet comes in.
"At least he doesn't you practically killed his sister." Garnet remarked.
"True, but it's still a pain." I said.
"Look on the bright side. Tomorrow we'll have a day off." Garnet remarked.
Oh right. Alone at Sea can't happen because Jasper's on our side. Garnet removed her shades and gets a sultry mischievous look on her face.
"Think about it. If you give your students the day off tomorrow. You could spawn a boat and take yourself, me, and Jasper out to sea. All alone with no one to bother you." Garnet said trailing a finger about my chest.
I catch on, and my cheeks are burning red. Then I remember that Priyanka is coming to get training.
"That's nice, but we got to train Priyanka tonight." I said with a sigh. "Plus, why are you ok with me plowing Jasper? She did try to kill you all."
Garnet chuckled.
"One, it's a little satisfying to see Jasper under your thumb. Two, because of this, you've prevent harm from coming to Amethyst and Steven. Three, you saved her from getting corrupted. Four, considering I am a warper, I need to at least a few things to break the mold." Garnet said listing off her reasons. "Lastly, I want in."
Those reasons were fairly reasonable, and the last one got blood spilling out of my nose. Thankfully, I was not wearing a shirt. I cleaned up and got on the gi. Garnet phased on a look-a-like of my gi expect the bottoms were short-shorts to show her legs. The top of the gi's top was even done to show her muscled midriff. I whistled in appreciation.
"The cold never bothered me anyway." Garnet said. "Now come on."
I take up Harbinger and my BlackTab and we take the portal to the barn where Priyanka awaited. Like Sadie, she did no modifications to the gi. However, that might have been a bit of a bad thing considering how full-figured she was. I could not control my blushing or my nose was dribbling blood.
"Ryker, are you all right?" Priyanka asked me.
"He's just impressed with your improving figure. You're doing good by the way." Garnet said which got Priyanka to smirk.
She was a bit more fit nowadays.
"You went braless?" I asked wiping my blood.
"Well yes. For a woman of my statue, bras are a bit too constricting, and plus it's easier to use Warper's Will to keep them up. Then all I need is two small pads for my nipples not be visible." Priyanka said confidently. "It's just so freeing."
"I'll let that sink in. Besides, you're married and it's not like you and Doug are swingers like in that RelatedGuy-ero verse." I said with a sigh.
Priyanka seemed to awkwardly chuckle with a bead of sweat coming down. Oh no. You can't be serious.
"Please don't tell me." I stammered.
"I kind of told Doug the Warper's Secret, and we looked up ourselves on the Zen-Mini. We're considering experimenting to spice up our lovelife." Priyanka said.
I had a blank look on my face.
"Let's just start training." I said blankly. "I'll be teaching you the Six Powers."
Thank mercy that Lapis joins it to help in the teaching. Priyanka was rather adept in learning the techniques to the point she had all six of them down. I could barely focus that night. If I don't get to relive that tension tomorrow. I think I may explode.
(A/N: A bit of a build up for the next "antagonist" to come. Unlike Norman, this one will have the government connections. Secondly, this one is going to have a lot more reason to distrust the Gems. I don't want to spoil all the details on what's to come. Either way, I wanted to spend a bit more time on Ryker and Garnet's development which was why Centi got gipped. Don't worry, though. She'll be back for another chapter.)
Ending Theme: Sonic X Ending Theme 1 – Mi-ra-I