Normal POV.
On a table inside a pure white room sat a clear container with a pink diamond suspended inside. Scientists moved about the room taking notes of the gem and typing away on nearby computers. Some even started strapping things to the container as a nearby machine pumped out charts.
Suddenly a door on the far side of the room opened up and a familiar blondie walked in.
Dr. Annabel:"What do we got so far?"
Random Scientists:"I don't know where to begin. The gem is radiating energy levels that could power an entire city. That's not even given the fact that all attempts to chip off a piece have proven impossible"
Dr. Annabel:"Impossible?"
Random Scientists:"*Nods* Yes. We tried using lasers to cut a piece off but..."
He points to a laser cutter that's on a separate table. Said cutter looks to have been blown up since half of it is missing and the other half is chard black.
Random Scientists:"The gem itself is just too tough to even crack. I'm afraid we'll never be able to open it up"
Dr. Annabel:"*Sighs* That's fine. What about the heart and set of lungs?"
Random Scientists:"Now there we made progress. The heart appears to-"
As he went on with his explanation neither of them notice the gem beginning to glow. The glow kept getting brighter and brighter until everyone in the room noticed.
Random Scientists:"Why is it glowing?"
Dr. Annabel stares at the gem intently, curious of what it was doing. Only when something started to form around it did she panic.
Dr. Annabel:"It's trying to form a new body, quickly get the destabilizer! We need to stop it from taking form!"
Scientists rush around the room, frantically searching for the device. Crates were opened, drawers were pulled out, even cabinets were torn open but still no sign of the destabilizer.
By now the gem had managed to form a pink arm that it used to shattered its container. It was sent to the floor by the liquid that suspended it and the scientists began panicking.
Random Scientists 2:"It broke its containment!"
The moment the gem hit the floor it quickly continued forming its body. As the scientists panicked Dr. Annabel took this as her cue to leave. The moment she left the gem had finished making its body.
The scientists watch in awe and fear as this new being got its feet. It was massive, towering over them at around 12 feet tall. It entire body was light pink with a sort of blank body that resembles a male figure with a pair of dark pink, feathery wings. Sharp claws replace regular fingers and the same could be said for the feet. The head was also blank like the body with no mouth or hair anywhere but did have a pair of eyes. Said eyes were just like Stevens, sclera black with a pink iris, but with one key difference.
The pupils were diamond shaped.
It gazed upon the terrified scientists with unblinking eyes. One guy tried to inch away towards the door but was stopped by the thing jabbing its claws through his chest. The man gasped and choked on his own blood as he was lifted high in the air. The others watch fearfully as it grabbed both of his legs with its free hand. All the man could do was let out a whimper before it tore him in half.
Blood and organs spill across the room and one female scientists let out a scream. This sparked the others to all try and flee the room but were cut down in a similar, gory fashion.
...
Dr. Annabel ran down the hall nonstop, trying to get as far away as possible. The screams of agony she heard back the way she came put more pep in her step. Looking ahead she spotted the familiar face of Reznikov and called out to him.
Dr. Annabel:"HEY STOP!"
Reznikov turned around to meet the doctor.
Reznikov:"*Annoyed* What is it now women"
Dr. Annabel stopped in front of him and took a moment to catch her breath before replying.
Dr. Annabel:"*Nervous chuckle* Remember that diamond I pulled out of the subject"
Reznikov:"*Confused* Yes what about it?"
Dr. Annabel:"Weeeellll it may or may not have...taken form"
Reznikov:"*Growls* What!?"
Just then the base started to shake violently and the two tried their best to not fall over. Once the shaking stopped Reznikov pulled out his radio.
Reznikov:"What was that?!"
Soldier:"Something just broke out of the science wing and started slaughtering people left an right!"
Reznikov:"That doesn't explain why the base started shaking so violently"
Soldier:"Some dumbass thought it would be a good idea to fire an RPG at it. Now an entire corridor has collapsed and the thing is still-"
All Reznikov heard then was the soldiers screams of agony. Reznikov quickly shut off his radio before turning to the doctor.
Reznikov:"*Sneers* When this mess is over you and I are gonna have a long TALK doctor"
Dr. Annabel gulped but nodded nonetheless.
Reznikov:"Good now follow me"
With that he lead the way down the corridor.
...
The soldiers were firing upon the THING that's been slaughtering their comrades nonstop with little effect. It continued getting closer and closer, butchering anyone that got within its reach.
Grunt 1:"Why won't it just die!"
Grunt 2:"How should I know?!"
Grunt 3:"Would you two shut-WATCH OUT!"
The warning came too late as IT already tore into them. Limbs went flying and organs were spilled onto the floor as IT ripped the two to pieces. The remaining survivors turned tail and ran while shooting behind them blindly.
One of the stray bullets hit an unfortunate soul and he went down with a shout. The man tried to get to his feet but couldn't and in a last ditch effort called out for help.
Sacrifice:"Please help me!"
His pleas went unanswered as the others just continued running, leaving him to his fate. He was about to call out again when a shadow loomed over him. Slowly the man turns his head and sees the monster looking right at him with unblinking eyes.
Sacrifice:"*Trembling* P-Please"
All IT did was reach down and grabbed him by the neck before lifting him up. Once he was face to face with IT the man began to cry.
Sacrifice:"*Croke* I just want to go home"
The last thing he saw was the place were the THINGS mouth should be tear open before bitting his head off.
...
Reznikov had lead Dr. Annabel to the command center. Once inside Reznikov wasted no time in barking out orders.
Reznikov:"I want visual feed on the science wing now!"
The technicians quick pulled up all available feeds of the area and were horrified by what they saw.
Bodies belonging to both scientists and security guards laid strewn about with their blood painting the walls. Some had their arms torn off while others were missing their heads. Many looked to have been ripped in half or straight up impaled to death. The worse ones looked to have been either crushed or choked by their own intestines and left hanging on the ceiling.
The sight alone caused many technicians to throw up while others began praying to whatever god would listen.
Reznikov:"What have we unleashed?"
Just then one of the technician spotted something on one of the feeds and paled.
Technician:"S-Sir!"
Reznikov:"What is it?"
Technician:"Y-You might w-want to see t-this"
Reznikov walked over to the man and looked at what he was seeing. The feed showed that on one of the corridor walls a single word is written in blood.
YOU
Reznikov was slightly unnerved by this but kept his composure. Just then another technician called out to him. He headed over found another word written in blood in another corridor.
WILL
Now Reznikov was even more unnerved and it wasn't over yet. Another technician called for him and he, reluctantly, went over. From his feed showed the final word that brought great foreboding with it.
SUFFER
Reznikov:"I want that thing found now! I don't care if you have to lure it out with a piece of meat, you will find it!"
The technicians wasted no time and got to work. It took a few minutes but they were able to find the THING.
Revnikov:"What's its heading?"
Technician:"It looks to be heading further into the science wing"
He pulled a map of the facility and put it next to the feed.
Reznikov:"Why would it-"
Dr. Annabel:"Its heading towards the body!"
Reznikov:"Explain doctor"
She went up to a terminal and pulled up feed of the dissection room. Inside was the cut open remains of Stevens corpse still laying on the same table sporting new incisions.
Dr. Annabel:"It must be trying to reunite with the body, it's the only explanation"
Reznikov:"Then we'll use said body to lay a trap. Send out a message to all remaining personnel in the wing to move the body to the incinerator-"
Dr. Annabel:"What?! You are not incinerating something so valuable!"
Reznikov:"Be quiet! We're in this mess because of you, so I suggest you keep your mouth shut"
The doctor reluctantly shut her mouth.
Reznikov:"Good. Now I want that body moved pronto! If my plan is to work we must move quickly"
...
IT continued the down the corridor it was in, searching for HIM. IT could feel HIM, he was close by and nothing would stop him. As IT made a turn into another corridor it suddenly sensed HIM move.
This confused IT greatly. HE shouldn't be able to move at all. Taking a moment IT extended its senses to find out where HE was going. It didn't take long for IT to fined out and so continued moving.
Nothing was gonna stop IT from reuniting with HIM.
...
Back in the command center Reznikov was watching as the body was finally placed into the incinerator.
Reznikov:"What's the creatures location?"
Technician:"It's two corridors away from the incinerator room sir!"
Reznikov:"*Nods* Alright tell the troops to get the hell out of there. I don't want good men dying for no reason"
Technician:"On it sir!"
Reznikov turned his head to another monitor that showed IT moving down a corridor.
Reznikov:"Lets see how you like be incinerated"
...
IT had stopped in front of a massive door that reached all the way to the ceiling. Then said doors split apart and began opening slowly with loud creaking noises. Once the doors fully opened IT walked into the room without a care.
Looking around IT soon spotted HIM. Laying on a metal slab was the corpse of Steven Universe looking terrible.
The torso still had the massive hole that was made when the entire front was removed. The arms and legs were in a similar state with the outer layer removed to expose the soft tissue beneath. The head of the body had its whole scalp removed, revealing the brain inside.
IT began walking towards the remains of the hybrid.
...
Technician:"Sir, it's inside the incinerator"
Reznikov:"Well then what are you waiting for, LIGHT IT UP!"
...
The incinerator came to life and flames began to rise around IT and the corpse.
IT remained unimpeded by the flames and simply walked through them. IT soon stood before the remains of its other half. Reaching down IT cupped the side of Stevens face and spoke.
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...
Over a dozen troops commanded by a sergeant stood ready outside the incinerator room. They had strict orders to retrieve whatever remains once the flames die down.
Trooper:"How long until the incinerator turns off?"
Sergeant:"Don't know but stand ready incase-"
A loud pounding sound rang out along the corridor. Everyone turned to the massive steel doors that lead into the incinerator and noticed a huge fist dent.
Sergeant:"What the?!"
Soon another dent appeared, then another, and another. The door was being riddled with dents and just as the troops began backing up the split bent open a little. Clawed fingers reach through the small gap and gripped one side. The right side door was slowly pushed aside allowing more clawed fingers to reach through and grip the other side. Both doors were then shoved opened with great force as they screeched in protest. The soldiers watch in fear as a monster slowly crawl out the incinerator.
The thing was huge, taking up almost the whole corridor and, due to its size, was forced to walk on all fours. Its body was completely covered in dark pink, pointy scale like armor that left no flesh exposed and had thorny vine all over it. Down its back the spine stuck out with spikes that ran along it. There was also a tail that swished around and ended in a spear like tip. The head of the beast was just as armored as the rest of the body with no hair. There was also a pair of horns that pointed forward and curved upwards on the sides of its head and jaw. It's teeth was exposed and looked like sharp fangs that could tear through flesh with ease.
The men stood trembling at sight of this beast gazing at them with slitted eyes. They watch as it opens its mouth and spoke in a voice full of malice.
Steven:"Your all going to die down here"
With that he charged forward with a roar and tore his through the men.
...
Reznikov watched on a terminal screen as Steven tore his men to pieces. Biting, clawing, and crushing them beneath his mass. The one they had captured and tortured for their experiments was showing no mercy to his captors.
Reznikov:"Tell all personnel to evacuate the facility immediately!"
The technicians nodded and began sending out orders to all remaining personnel.
Reznikov:"And make sure to call for reinforcements, we're gonna need all the help we can get to take this thing down"
With that Reznikov made his to the door, but before he could leave he was stopped by Dr. Annabel.
Dr. Annabel:"And where are you heading off too?"
He simply pulled out a gun and cocked the slide back.
Reznikov:"I'm going hunting"
...
Steven has been barreling through the halls nonstop. Many had tried to stop him but they all met a grizzly death by his hands.
He turned down another corridor and could tell he was almost at the shaft that lead to the hanger. As he continued moving forward he began to hear whimpering noises not to far away. Curiosity getting the better of him he went to check it out.
He soon spotted a door wide open and decided to peak inside. What he found inside was something that increased his fury ten times over.
Locked in cages all around the room were corrupted gems. The same gems he saw when he was being escorted by Reznikov through the facility. He almost forgot about them and was mentally kicking himself for it.
Without hesitation he broke down the wall and crawled into room. He went to every cage and freed the gems from their imprisonments. The gems showed their gratitude by rubbing against him as a way of saying thanks.
Once they were all freed he turned his attention to the shards that litter the ground. Steven couldn't just leave them there but he didn't have anyway of carrying them. Then a thought came to mind, it wasn't ideal but it was all he could think of.
Reaching about the room he began gathering up the shards into a pile. Once all the shards were gathered together he enacted his idea. Lowering his head down to the ground he used his now long tongue to pull them into his mouth. When he was sure that he had them all he swallowed.
Steven began regretting this as the shards went down his throat, cutting his insides along the way. He almost threw them back up but managed to hold out. Once he felt that the shards were safely stored away in himself he lead the corrupted gems out.
The soldiers were shitting themselves when they saw Steven coming their way followed by his small army.
Steven busted through the wall and into the shaft that lead up to the hanger. Using his claws he began to climb up the shaft with his army close behind. The soldiers tried shooting him off but their bullets proved ineffective against his armor.
When Steven reached the top he immediately bit the closes man clean in half. Steven didn't know why but the taste of human flesh wasn't that bad, in fact they were quite delicious. So it came as a surprise to the men when Steven began to LITERALLY EAT THEM.
At this point men were about ready to give up and run for their life's but Steven had one more trick to show.
Steven raised his torso up a little with his mouth open and began to inhale deeply. His chest started glowing with said glow spreading upward to his throat. The soldiers could see a light inside Stevens mouth and before they knew it a torrent of flame came out.
This had the troops lose control of their bowels at the site of this. They threw their guns away and booked it to the exit. Unfortunately they didn't make it far as they were either burned alive or butchered by one of the corrupted gems.
After the troops perished Steven turned his attention to the hanger doors. Said doors were closed and locked in place by metal restraints going across them. Not letting this stop him Steven charged forward like a bull and rammed straight into them head first. Instead of blowing the doors off like he original intended he instead went straight through it, leaving behind a massive hole.
Coming to a stop Steven took a moment to realize that he's no longer inside the hanger. No longer forced to crawl on all fours he rose to full height of 18 feet as his new companions joined him. Looking up he saw the open blue sky and couldn't help but let out a laugh.
Steven:"I'm free!"
He continued to laugh, unaware that he and the gems were being surrounded. When he did realize it he and the gems growled at men surrounding them.
Steven:"*Growls* You just don't know when to quit, do you?"
A literal army had their guns pointed right at him. Amongst them were jeeps with machine guns at the ready and literal tanks pointing their barrels at him. Looking up he saw a squadron of attack helicopters with chain-guns and missile-pods ready to fire. And there, standing at the head of this army was Reznikov himself.
Reznikov:"*Chuckles* I'm sorry but your just too dangerous to keep alive, so-"
He raised his hand and all the soldiers took aim. The corrupted gems that followed him all took defensive stance around Steven.
Reznikov:"Any last words?"
Steven did not speak a word, he instead glared at the man with all the hatred he could muster. He then raised a hand and flipped him the bird as smoke started coming out of his mouth.
Reznikov:"*Sighs* Kill him and his pets"
The army opened fire on Steven and his corrupted pals. The bullets bounced off Stevens armor and they did barely anything to the gems. Not gonna be easy targets Steven and the gems charged at the army and attacked.
Steven literally tore through dozens of soldiers and eating some of them. The corrupted gems followed his example and also began eating them as well. Like the men in the facility they were not prepared to see their comrades get devoured right before their eyes.
As the battle went on Steven was being pelted by machine-gun fire from the jeeps and attack helicopters. The rounds did little against his armor so one of the jeep drivers decided to ram right into his legs. He went down with a shout and crushed the jeep beneath him with the driver still inside. As Steven began rising back up he was met with a shell to the face courtesy of a nearby tank.
Soldier:"Ya! That should have done it!"
When the smoke cleared the soldiers saw that Steven was unharmed. They began backing up as Steven rose and glared.
Steven:"*Snarls* My turn!"
He took a deep breath before unleashing a torrent of flames at the men. They screamed in agony as they were being burned alive. Steven stopped his attack and turned his attention to his allies.
Said allies were holding their own but didn't look like they could hold out much longer. Steven tried to go and assist them but was hit by a volley of missiles from the attack helicopters. The attack had him stumble a bit which the army used to bombard with weapon fire from all sides. Steven was getting worn down by the attack but still stay standing. He was also getting REALLY fed up with this and let it be know to all.
Steven:"RRRRRRAAAAAAHHHHHH!"
His roar shattered the ground beneath him and at the same time sent out a pulse of pink energy. When the pulse hit the gems and it revitalized them as they roared with renewed vigor. Steven rejoined the battle by launching himself head on into the enemy lines.
He crushed men beneath his feet and tore them to pieces with his claws, he even managed to impale a few on his horns. When the choppers started bugging him again he grabbed a nearby jeep and threw it at them, knocking one out of the sky. The enemy was losing moral and Steven used this as his chance to beeline it straight for Reznikov. Just as he got within reach Reznikov pulled out a gun and fired. Steven roared in pain as he clutched his bleeding eye socket while glaring at the man with his remaining eye.
Reznikov:"You think that just because your all big and strong your invincible? HA! Your dead wrong"
He fire another shot that breached the armor of his left shoulder. Steven just growled and tried to attack him but he fired off two more shots. The rounds went straight through Steven's knee armor causing him to drop down to his knees. Steven kept his head leveled with Reznikovs, even as the man pressed the barrel to his forehead.
Steven:"*Growls* How?"
Reznikov:"*Chuckles* The nullifier wasn't the only thing we created from the remains of alien technology"
He cocked the gun back and gave Steven a cruel smile.
Reznikov:"Now. You. Die"
Just as he was about to pull the trigger a corrupted gem came out of nowhere and tackled him. The two tousled with each other before Reznikov managed to whack the beast off with his gun. He quickly got back to his feet and once more aimed at Seven, only to see something peculiar.
Stevens gem was glowing again and this time so was his eyes. The breaks in his armor sealed back up instantaneous and his armor seemed far more durable then before. His vines seem to pulsating with raw energy as the thorns bloomed into roses. As he slowly rises to his feet he also raises a hand to the sky and it glows.
Then the sky lit up and Reznikov was forced to shield his eyes. When the light finally died down he looked up and was horrified by what he saw.
Floating high in the sky were hundreds if not thousands of pink bubbles. Each had a different type of gem or pile of shards forced together inside. Reznikov returned his gaze to Steven and noticed him glaring right at him.
Steven:"Let the massacre begin"
He then clenched his fist and all the bubbles popped. The gems and mutants fell from the sky and began taking form. When they hit the ground the slaughter truly began.
The troops were already having trouble with Steven and his small army of corrupted gems but with this they were utterly decimated. The corrupted and mutated were utterly annihilating them, even with their tanks and attack helicopters they didn't stand a chance. Tanks were crushed beneath some of the larger ones and the choppers were taken out by the ones that could fly. What made it even worse was that some of them even fused together into bigger monstrosities that rained carnage upon the battle field.
As chaos ensued Reznikov made a break for a nearby jeep. Starting up the engine he speeds off with Steven watching. He didn't give chase, instead he pointed in the direction the jeep was heading and made a upward motion.
Reznikov was not expecting the earth in front of him to rise up as he crashed into it. He also didn't expect earth to change into some kind of golem and rip the roof off.
The golem reached in and grabbed the man, breaking a few ribs. It then proceeded to lumber over to its creator and offer the man as if he was a tribute. Steven took the man into his not so gentle grasp, breaking even more ribs.
Steven:"Your death will be slow and agonizing! Just like mine was"
He tossed him to the ground and pressed a foot on him before pushing down. Steven took immense satisfaction in hearing the man scream as his bones broke even more. He then reached down and grabbed the right arm in a vice like grip and pulled. Reznikov howled as he felt Steven slowly pull his arm off, making sure it hurt. When the arm tore off Steven made sure Reznikov watch as he ate it in one go. Then to make it worse Steven unleashed a torrent of fire upon the man at point blank range. Reznikovs screams became even loud as he was burned alive and just as he was about to succumb to it Steven put the fire out.
Stevens:"Can't have you dying too quickly"
Steven then called over a corrupted gem that looked like a centipede.
Steven:"This is Centi, she's going to be joining us for this... activity"
He motion the gem forward and she obeyed without hesitation. He then gently grabbed her head and moved it above Reznikov.
Steven:"Before we continue could you enlighten me on how you came to knowing of my existence?"
Reznikov:"*Choking* A-All I can s-say is keep b-beach city weird"
Stevens eyes widen at this before narrowing them at the man.
Steven:"Drool for me girl"
Acid drool builded up in her mouth before pooling out and onto Reznikov. He screamed as the acid dissolved his flesh all the way to the bone. As the torture continued Steven didn't notice the figures flying in until they called out to him.
?:"StEvEn!"
When he heard the voice Steven whipped his head around instantly and gazed upon its owner. There Lapis was in her somewhat corrupted state flying in with Peridot in her grasp. The two then collided with Steven and hugged him with all they had. Steven returned the affection in kind, though he had to be careful as to not crush them thanks to his increase in size. Soon the hug ended and Steven began questioning them.
Steven:"How did you two fined me?"
Peridot:"That would be thanks to me. I made a device that tracked your unique energy signature"
Steven:"*Chuckles* Your such a brainiac"
Peridot blushes at that little remark and Steven couldn't help but smile. It quickly changed to a look of worry as he looked at Lapis.
Steven:"*Worried* What happened to you Lapis?"
Lapis was hesitant to respond.
Lapis:"It's NoThInG STeVeN"
He gave her a look that screamed bullshit.
Steven:"Please don't lie to me Lapis"
That struck a cord in Lapis as she knew that Steven hated it when someone lies to him. Taking a deep breath, even though she doesn't need to breath, she told him.
Lapis:"ThOsE cRyStAl GeMs InStIgAtEd Me InTo AtTaCkInG tHeM. DuRiNg ThE fIgHt I sTaRtEd ChAnGiNg AnD I DoN't KnOw WhY!"
She busted into tears and Steven noticed the gold splotches spread more. Acting quickly he started calming her down by whispering sweet nothings into her ear. It took some time but she began calming down and the splotches receded a bit. Steven noticed this but didn't say anything and continued comforting Lapis.
After a time Lapis fell asleep in his arm with Peridot watching from his other arm. He moved Peridot onto his shoulder before shifting Lapis around until she was curled up in his arm like a baby.
Steven:"You two are about the size of newborns compared to me"
Peridot:"*Grumbles* That's only because of how big you are"
Steven:"*Smirks* Thought you liked it when I'm big?"
That turned Peridot into a blushing mess that Steven couldn't help but chuckle at. Composing himself Steven turned his attention to the destroyed body of Reznikov. The guys body was missing an arm and a lot of the flesh was dissolved. If he isn't dead now then he will be soon.
Looking back at the battlefield Steven saw all the destruction he and the corrupted had caused. Body's of the dead lay strewn about with some corrupted gems eating them and all the vehicles were either crushed or torn to pieces. As for the corrupted and mutated they're mostly laying about doing nothing, some were playing with each other but the majority was doing squat.
Seeing no other reason to stay around Steven picked a direction and went. As he walked he noticed how the corrupted and mutated began following him. Not seeing any problem with it he lets them follow, as long as they don't cause him any trouble.
Steven did stop for a sec. when he noticed the container that held the heaven and earth beetles on the ground with them still trapped inside. Reaching down with his free hand he tore the lid off and laid his hand down for them to crawl onto. Once they crawled on they went up his arm and over Peridot, startling her, before resting on his head. And doing a quick search he spotted the pillow with a gem attached to it not to far away and retrieved it.
Now sure that no one was being left behind he continued his trek with the corrupted and mutated following close behind. As he left he didn't notice a certain prophecy cube beginning to glow.