Suggested by Clinohumite:

Bluebird kills Steven and the Crystal gems feel guilty for trusting her

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Trigger warning: Character death, gore

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He knew better. He had every right not to trust her. After all both of her gem components tried to kill him before. Greg had been the one to tell him it was ok to be worried about her.

The Crystal Gems had still wanted to trust her, believing in a chance to change.

As they fought, he had been gaining the advantage. His shield was easily deflecting her ice swords.

When she dove for him, he pulled his shield again, and deflected her.

Instead of flying up to swoop again, she swiped at the shield angrily.

As he kept blocking, she smiled at him devilishly.

She started to spin around him in circles, and as he kept his eyes on her, she flew straight for him.

When he ducked behind his shield, she quickly flipped behind him.

There was a sharp shock of pain, and his shield disappeared. The sword was sticking out through his chest.

He heard a cry from the house, and saw the Crystal gems.

In a flash, they formed Alexandrite. A cry of pain escaped him as he felt the blade pull out of him.

Before Bluebird could react, Alexandrite slammed her into the sand with her palm. When her hand lifted, there were two piles of gem shards.

As Alexandrite unfused, Garnet was shaking. "I didn't mean to...I was just so angry...Steven!"

All three of the gems ran to him. He was pale, and he was clutching at the hole in his chest.

Pearl was the first to reach for him. "We can fix this! We can get you to Rose's fountain! It could work!"

As she tried to lift him, he cried slightly, and squirmed in her grip.

Amethyst was looking at him with fear. "I know, buddy, But we gotta go! Pearl, the warp pad!"

When they started running, Garnet felt her eyes welling with tears. There were more bad outcomes then good.

After a few seconds, she followed them.

As they got to the fountain, Pearl had looked at him sharply. Any of his cries, or whimpers of pain were gone. He was still, and pale.

She dashed to the fountain, and lowered him into the water.

Nothing happened, and the water slowly turned red from his blood.

Pearl waited for a while longer, her body shaking. When he didn't respond, she started to splash more water over the wound. "Please, Steven. You're ok. Everything's fine."

After a few minutes, Amethyst came up to her. She stayed quiet, staring at her brother.

Garnet stood still, before suddenly glowing, and falling apart.

Ruby and Sapphire were both crying, and holding onto each other.

Sapphire spoke first. "I should have known. I saw this...but I thought...it was so unlikely. And now...Steven."

Ruby sounded terrified, and she held Sapphire tighter. "We...we don't know that! Maybe it just takes a little longer! Maybe..."

They both cried harder, and Pearl felt her own tears running down her face. Steven was still unresponsive.

Amethyst spoke after a while. "What do we do now...?"

There was a beat of silence, before Ruby and Sapphire started to glow.

When Garnet formed, tears still ran down her face. "We honor his memory. We continue what he started."

As she entered the fountain, Pearl started wailing incoherently.

She gently reached for Steven's body. "Pearl. I'll take him...we should go and inform the others."

All three of them looked at him. Amethyst took his hand, flinching at the cold feeling. "I'm so sorry, Steven..."

Garnet carefully lifted him, and her visors disappeared. Her voice shook, but her form stayed together. "He was a great team member. He was something unique. And I know everyone loved him. So, let's honor him by being our best gems. For Steven."

After a few more minutes, she started to walk back towards the warp pad.

Pearl and Amethyst followed after her slowly, but still felt her words touch their hearts.

They had to continue. For Steven and his memory.

They were still the Crystal Gems.

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Darker stuff. Yay :) Although if it ever had happened, I'm sure the diamonds would love to have a word with Bluebird.