Suggested by a guest. (Same one that requested the Humans Au chapter titled 'Rising Smoke')

Human AU: White meets Steven when he is born.

Also, like before:

Paragon=WD

Rose=PD

Amber=YD

Azure=BD

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This small baby was what took her granddaughter away? He took away her Starlight. A member of the Diamond council. One of her own. How could she love him? She couldn't even have a cigarette here. She wanted one. But she was chastised for it, everyone claiming it was bad for him, and would give him a bad image of her. Like she cared. He was a baby, he couldn't possibly understand anything.

Pearl, her granddaughter's best friend, picked him up.

Her voice was soft, as she rocked him. "Shh...it's ok, Steven. I'm right here. And look, your grandma Paragon is here. Isn't that nice? She knows Amber, and Azure. And some day, you'll get to be with them on the council"

When the thin girl walked up to her, Paragon sneered slightly. "I don't want to hold him."

A frown appeared on Pearl's face. "I know how you feel. I miss her as well. I know you're sad...but this is just something that happens. Sometimes women just...can't handle the birth. But i know Rose would have loved Steven. She did love Steven. And she'd want you to love him. So, please..."

As she gently held Steven out to her, Paragon took him. While he squirmed, and made small grunts, she just stared at him. How could everyone be so calm. He would never replace Rose. Even the other council members seemed to be optimistic.

When he stopped squirming, and opened his eyes, he blinked at her. His eyes locked onto hers, and he let out a gurgle.

He grabbed her shiny, glittering shirt, pulling slightly, before gurgling happily again.

Paragon sighed, and moved his hand away from her. "Don't dirty my clothing with your drool coated hands."

His fingers curled around her finger tightly, and he looked at her again.

This time, when she looked at him, she noticed him staring directly at her. He pulled at her finger gently, squeezing tighter.

After a few calm seconds, a large smile crossed his face, and he let out a small squeal.

At that, Paragon felt a warmth spreading through her. He looked so much like Rose. From his eyes, to his face...to that smile.

When Rose was born, she had that same smile. It had always brightened the room, shining with the brilliance of a star.

She gently cradled him, and rocked him slowly. He slowly started to fall asleep, his fingers never letting her's go.

While he slept, Paragon sighed softly. Maybe having him around wasn't the end of the world. After all, he was part of Rose. He was her last memory.

If this was Rose's last memory, her one last treasure, then she would watch over him.

A soft smile spread over her lips. "Sleep well, my little starlight. I'm sure some day you will shine just as brightly as she did."

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Hope this was good :)