Onyx
By the time we got back to Earth, the sun was close to completely setting over the horizon. Lapis and Peridot were both relieved to see us okay. We decided to rest at the barn before we headed home. Steven took Lapis and Peridot aside and told them of what happened while we were out in space, leaving the… "small details" out, if you know what I'm saying.
To me, I didn't feel much different, but at the same time, everything felt… better. I mean, I was still sad about everything, but it felt bearable to a point to where I could try being normal again. I was on friendly terms with Lapis again, along with the Crystal Gems. Part of myself was still concerned about Steven's feelings over Rose and Pink Diamond. I… I don't recall Pink Diamond being shattered. Either I wasn't there or I don't remember it yet, but something told me that it was true. Rose shattered Pink Diamond. No matter what, I knew it was a fact.
What was it?! What was it that made it so that Rose had to shatter Pink Diamond?! I had always thought of Rose to be a kind, caring leader. Who am I kidding? I saw what she was truly capable of when she bubbled Bismuth and sealed her away. She forced me to keep my mouth shut about it. That much I recalled now.
Well, I guess there was no going back anymore…
"How are you doing?" Garnet said, who approached me. I was watching Steven chat away with Lapis and Peridot.
"I'm doing fine," I said.
"...I'm proud of you, Onyx," Garnet said, directly.
"H-How?" I said. "I don't feel like I did anything to gain your favor like this."
"You've overcome so much in the past year," said Garnet. "I know what you've seen and found out was so much to take in, but you're overcoming it."
I gulped down a little nervously.
"I wouldn't say 'overcome'," I said. "I think I just learned to cope with it. But I don't want to think about myself anymore. What about Steven? And you all? I'm sure telling him about Pink Diamond couldn't have been so easy, and I can only imagine how Steven is handling all of it."
"Steven has always been able to get through the worst…" said Garnet. "Just like his mother… And you… If your master and Rose were here today, I'm sure they would be proud…"
I let out a sigh. It was more a prevention thing so I wouldn't start crying.
"Let's go," said Garnet. "While Steven's distracted, I want to have a chat with the others."
"...Yes, Garnet," I said.
Garnet led me behind the barn. Pearl and Amethyst were there waiting for me. They smiled as I approached them with Garnet.
"What did you want to talk about Garnet?" said Pearl.
"Our next move," said Garnet. "Amethyst, you never explained what happened at the Kindergarten."
"Uh… look," said Amethyst. "We went there 'cause I was feeling dumb, and Jasper was there with Emerald."
"Wh-What?!" said Pearl.
"Yeah, but we managed to beat her," said Amethyst. "Emerald lost it and tried to tear her apart when she confessed she shattered Carnelian."
"That's not true," said Garnet. "Carnelian is alive."
"Yeah, but he had no way of knowing that," said Amethyst. "I dunno what was up with Emerald, but for some reason, he just lost it when Jasper said she shattered her?! Like, absolute crazy! So then, Jasper tried to fuse with corrupted Gem, and…"
"She fused with a corrupted Gem?!" said Pearl. "How is that even possible?!"
"Let me finish, P!" Said Amethyst. "We took her down, but then… she got corrupted, too."
Pearl held her hands over her mouth.
"So then… what happened next?" I said.
"Peridot and Emerald shot her down," said Amethyst.
"So then you bubbled her?" I said.
"We were gonna," said Amethyst, "but then Emerald took off with her gem."
"Where?!" said Pearl.
"I dunno," said Amethyst. "He threw a bomb to distract us and escaped in the smoke."
Garnet listened to the whole conversation and thought to herself.
"We'll have to track down Emerald and Carnelian," said Garnet. "They are a threat to us and others, and possibly themselves if they're not careful."
"But Garnet-" said Pearl.
"Pearl, I know Emerald was once a friend to you, but he is still our enemy," said Garnet. "As long as he stands as a threat to Earth and the Crystal Gems, we are to treat him no more or less than our enemy."
"R-Right…" Pearl said, conceding to Garnet's opinion. She knew she was right, but she still harbored worry.
"How can I help?" I said. "I… I want to fight, but…"
"Don't worry, Onyx," said Garnet. "We can help you overcome your fears. It will take time and training, but you will be able to rejoin us on the battlefield."
"Thanks, Garnet…" I said.
"Alright," said Garnet. "Let's go get Steven and head back to the Temple."
Steven was done telling his tale of adventure when we went to go get him. Despite the things he saw and went through out there, he was still putting on a smile as we headed back to warp pad. I was happy, too. I was actually able to wave goodbye to Lapis with a smile.
"So we're gonna help Onyx fight again?" Steven said, happily, as Garnet explained to Steven the situation.
"Yes," said Garnet. "It will be a team effort. Overcoming something that Onyx has will not be easy. That's why he'll need our support."
I felt a blush creeping on my faith. It felt weird that they were willing to do this for me.
"Don't be embarrassed," Steven said, noticing me. "What's family for?"
"F… Family?" I said. "I thought Gems didn't have family…"
"We didn't," said Garnet. "That was, until we came to Earth. Now that someone in our family needs help, we'll all do what we will to help."
As we got onto the warp pad, I couldn't help recall Steven saying something about family a long time ago… and it was true. We were a family. A family who would protect the Earth and watch out for each other.
"...I'm glad I met you all…" I said to them.
"We're glad we met you, too," said Steven.
Now that we were all together, we finally headed home…
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Emerald
Crystal Gems… Crystal Gems… Crystal Gems…
Their name continued to repeat in my mind… Even after five thousand years, they still managed to get the upper hand.
I didn't know where I was going, but all I wanted to do was get away. I rode many warp pads that were still around and traveled long distances. Where was she?! Where was Carnelian?!
She was all I had left…
Memories kept resurfacing as I walked along a path. It was making me angrier and angrier. Pink. Wherever I looked there was pink. Some of Earth's plant life… It was pink. Were they roses? Tulips? Daises? I don't care! This color means nothing but misery to me now.
Angry swept across me like a strike of the sword and I swiped at the flowers, their petals falling to the ground slowly and gracefully.
As graceful in life as they were in death…
All my pent up frustration and anger was being let out… No one was around… I could let myself go for once…
Then I bumped into a metal fence with a sign on it. I scanned it with my screen. Some language called "Korean", but there was also English. "Keep out" it said. And at the bottom, it said, "Please" in delicate handwriting.
I yelled and broke through it with a single shot from my arrow. The smell of smoke and burnt metal only added to my rage.
"I'll shatter them!" I yelled, to myself as I carried on forward. "I'll shatter all of them! I'll-"
My eyes turned big, my weapon fell out of my hands, and my entire body stood frozen in shock. The palanquin… Her palanquin… It was… It was still here… So then… This was the place… I began to recall... This was the place where she was...
My vision was blurred by the sudden appearance of endless tears. I fell on my knees and my hands hit the ground.
I brought myself to look up at it. The earth's plants had grown around it. I couldn't even bear to touch the palanquin of the one of many who I failed to protect.
My hands tightened its grip on the ground, picking up dirt. My teeth were held together so tight, I thought they would break.
"Get it together…" I said to myself.
I stumbled to my feet, wiping away my tears. The yellow on my outfit changed to Pink and I formed a salute.
"My Diamond…" I said. "I… I've returned…"
I gulped down another wave of sadness over me.
"I… I will tell the Diamonds of their existence…" I said. "And together, Homeworld will have its revenge!"
I pulled something from my pocket and stared at it intently.
"It's a promise…" I said, holding the last piece of her close.
To be continued…
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They saw you as small and helpless
They saw you as just a child
Surprised when they found out that
Warriors will soon run wild
Prepare for your greatest moments
Prepare for your finest hours
See dreams that you've never dreamed
It's better to fight than to be shattered
You are darkness
Breaking from the shackles
A miracle of ancient battles
This will be the day we've waited for
This will be the day we open the door
I don't wanna hear your absolution
Hope you're ready for a revolution
Welcome to a world of new solutions
Welcome to a world with shards of revolution
In time…
Our hearts will open minds
A story will be told
Victory is the brave kind souls!
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This world needs some great defenders
This world's in the way of harm
The Earth is place of dreams
But what's coming has caused alarm
Beware that they are coming
Beware as Homeworld returns
Their ways were unforgiving
We have to fight or we will burn
Our army's shattered
But we shall not falter
Or hope and peace are lost forever
...
This will be the day we've waited for
...
You are darkness…
Welcome to a world of new solutions
...
This will be the day we've waited for
This will be the day we open up the door
I don't wanna hear your absolution
Hope you're ready for a revolution
Welcome to a world of new solutions
Welcome to a world with shards of revolution
In time…
Our hearts will open minds
A story will be told
Victory is in the brave kind souls
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Credits:
Story
ElectricBlaster
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Original Characters
Onyx - ElectricBlaster
Tanzanite - ElectricBlaster
Moonstone - ElectricBlaster
Emerald - ElectricBlaster
Carnelian - ElectricBlaster
Almandine - ElectricBlaster
Orchard - ElectricBlaster
Alex - ElectricBlaster
Richard - ElectricBlaster
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Editing
ElectricBlaster
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Software
Google Drive
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Cover Images
Colors 3D - Electric_Blaster
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Inspiration
"I Want to Protect You" by LadyShadow92
"Goodbye, Homeworld" by FedoraMike
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References and Their Respectful Owners
RWBY - RoosterTeeth
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Nintendo
The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker - Nintendo
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Dual Destinies - Capcom
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This was a non-profit fan-based parody. Steven Universe is the property of Rebecca Sugar and Cartoon Network. Please support the official release.
A/N: Thank-you to all those who have stuck around and read to the end. I know this wasn't perfect. In fact, I know it's far from it, but I'm proud of it.
I can't say when part two will be up. I kind of want to write in another universe for a bit before coming back to this one. Part two of this story is currently in the works and some parts are already planned out, as I already stated. What can I say about part two? Oh… Let's just say… in this story a certain someone will be "back in Bismuth!" ;D
Special thanks to PrincessOfTheNight and ChumpBuster05 for suggesting a name for Pearl and Onyx's fusion.
Thank-you for reading!
