#Disclaimer/Warning (Very Important): the star wars universe has been heavily altered. This is a patchwork of the current cannon, legends lore, and my own ideas. Story focuses more on the Steven Universe characters acting in a world similar to, but very different from, the Star Wars universe. I am posting these chapters as a pole of sorts. I want feedback to see if I should keep the Star Wars aspect, or try something else. The reason I'm conflicted with this is because while the nations, technology, and characters of star wars are incredibly different, act as non factors, or simply don't exist; the story also relies on the force and its affiliated concepts for the plot and themes. (Light and Dark, Sith and Jedi, The concept of life energy, The symbolism in Lightsabers). I would like feedback to see what course of action I should take: Keep this Star Wars AU world, or create a new world with Aspects from Star Wars.

1 month. It's been 1 month since they showed up, but it still felt so surreal. There had been many signs that something strange was happening beyond Earth. Conspiracy theorists had been going crazy long before their arrival. Most of the people in Beach City had first learned of this activity from the town's local conspiracy theorist, Ronaldo. He wouldn't stop talking about how he had found evidence of other alien life forms (even though most knew of the existence of Gems), but everybody just chalked it up to his usual eccentricities and paid him no mind. However, this began to change as the days went by.

More and more news started popping up on the internet, and it eventually spread to the news. People claimed to see black, jellyfish-like creatures floating around at night. Astronomers had reported unidentified objects drifting in space, and even said they had seen strange structures on Mars. People didn't know what to make of it. For weeks the world debated on the validity of these claims. Some said it was just some new kind of mass hysteria while others believed there was too much evidence being presented for the claims to be false. Even the Gems were on edge, as they believed it to be homeworld's doing. However all the worrying and debating was put to rest once they finally decided to make themselves known.

A massive ship appeared above the UN headquarters in New York, and it was nothing like the Homeworld ships that had come before. Steven had even joked about how it looked like a metal doughnut with blue frosting due to it's ring like design and blue paint. It remained floating in the sky for many days. All the nations of Earth were in a panic, and a UN meeting was called. Some believed this was a sign of an invasion, but others feared if they were to do anything then they would draw the ire of an enemy they couldn't defeat. Their fears were put to rest as a small ship had landed near the UN Building. The ship had the same grey, dark blue color scheme, and had 2 fin like structures pointing up from its hull. Emblazoned on both sides was a white hexagon divided into 6 triangles by a dark blue border.

Immediately US soldiers stationed at the area surrounded the shuttle, and various reporters swarmed to the sight. The metal doors of the ship opened and multiple humanoid robots stepped out of the shuttle. They were dark brown with what could only be described as a bird like head about the size of a human head. There were other droids who followed close behind the first group. They appeared more humanoid, but were grey with large red eyes and a glowing red core on their chest. Then something else stepped from the ship. Something that made the world stop dead.

A human male stepped from the ship. However some people questioned whether he was completely human. His skin was unnaturally pale, his slicked back hair was pitch black, his movements were ridged, and his eyes were covered by rounded black glasses. His face was the only part where his skin was visible. The rest of his body was covered with something similar to a black long coat that covered the neck, and his hands were covered by black gloves. Despite some suspicion this shook the core beliefs of every religion and scientific theory as this was a human from beyond Earth. The man introduced himself as Allston Jonex, High Chairman of the Confederacy of Independent Systems. The talks between the UN and this new galactic confederacy went well after they all recovered from shock. Allston had told the world how the CIS had been observing the Earth and decided to allow it into the Confederacy. The Earth would gain full protection from the CIS Military, and would have access to much of the Confederacy's technology. In return the earth would allow open trade with all systems of the CIS and would allow the CIS to create factories and mines for their droid armies.

There was however 1 more catch. The chairman had warned the UN that it was involved in a war with 3 other galactic nations, but assured them that the war will never come to the planet. It vowed to protect the earth with the full force of its military. For the past month the UN has debated on the matter.

Presently the Crystal Gems were all gathered in the beach house in anticipation for the final decision of the UN that was to be broadcasted today.

"Something just seems wrong about this,"

One of the Gems said frantically as she paced back and forth. She had starch white skin, that slightly contrasted with her peach hair. She wore clothes similar to that of a ballerina, but the skirt was shorter and it was a very light blue. Emblazoned on her chest was a yellow star, and on her forehead was an oval pearl.

"If this CIS really is as large and powerful as it says then how come Homeworld has never come into contact with it?"

"Pearl space is Infinite! Chances are the CIS territory is in the complete opposite direction of Homeworld."

"I have to agree with P-dot here. Besides if this CIS is going to protect the Earth maybe we can finally take a break from fighting Homeworld."

These two Gems were sitting on the couch. The one who spoke first was rather short and had green skin. Her yellow hair was in the shape of a diamond, and she had a yellow diamond on her chest. On her forehead, and under her visor, was a triangular Peridot. Next to her was a slightly taller, but still fairly short, purple Gem with pale lavender hair. She wore a white tank top, and black ripped jeans. Visible on her chest was an Amethyst.

"Garnet you agree right? Can you see what will happen?"

The fusion in question was sitting on a stool in the kitchen as stoic as ever. She was the tallest of the Gems, and had a primarily red color scheme. Her hair was a square afro, and her visors hid her 3 eyes. On each of her palms was a Garnet.

"Pearl you know seeing the future is no exact science, and it's not our place to interfere."

"Not our place!? We are the protectors of the Earth! We need to know if this CIS is a threat!"

"Yes, but this is a matter of the world governments. We can't change their decision."

"Pearl it's going to be okay,"

A young boy called out from an open upstairs area. He seemed to be human unlike the others in the room, but poking out from under his red shirt was a rose quarts where his belly button would be.

"They seem nice, and are offering the Earth so much for joining. I think they really will protect the earth."

"But this is going too quickly. The CIS is offering so much to the Earth, and has been trying to rush the talks. They're desperate for the earth to join, and to top it off they are in a war with 3 other nations! They-"

"Guys the UN is announcing its decision!"

All the gems rushed up to watch, and the whole world stood still at this moment as the UN speaker took the podium.

"As it stands nearly the entire UN is in agreement. This offer by the CIS will greatly benift all of Earth without compromising our current governmental system. Even countries apart from the UN are beginning to question their isolation."

The Gems moved closer as the speech continued.

"As of today Earth will be a member of the CIS, and agrees to the terms they have set."