"Life is beautiful, Steven. You have a lot to learn before you can use your gem. Everyday a new lesson is learned which becomes a new step toward our destiny. It just takes time, Steven. It just takes time..." Garnet quietly said as she held the bruised boy closer to her. She loved Steven and she enjoyed seeing him grow up. Art cover credit/permission given by Gracekraft! (AU)

After Peridot crashes on Earth, she thinks it'll be a minor annoyance to find a way to leave, but now her gem is damaged, Malachite's unfused and Jasper is on the loose. Lapis convinces Peridot to go to Steven for help, but the crack in Peridots' gem is widening, bringing strange new memories with it. -Lots of Headcanons-Lapidot- Dark themes-Feels everywhere *muffled evil laughter*