The story of Steven Universe, retold from a new and fresh perspective. In this alternate reality, the concept of constants and variables is highly emphasized and explored. One of the instances being that a constant is Rose Quartz birthing a half-human baby, and a variable is exactly who is born. Enter Thoren, whose approach to becoming a Crystal Gem is a far cry from the original.

A small one-shot that depicts a small, particular event that takes place soon after our beloved Toriel has taken up her place as young Thoren's motherly figure and educator. On Thoren's first night, he is plagued with a nightmare that daringly challenges all affections he holds for his new mother... If the reception is positive enough, this one-shot could turn into one story!