"Steven! Good stars you're okay!" Pearl gasped.
"What happened to you? Last we heard you were attacked by some people at a diner or something," Amethyst asked.
Steven didn't say anything but nodded.
Garnet looked at him.
"You've changed. And not just appearance wise," she said to Steven who was now even slightly taller than her.
Steven looked at her rather uneasily. He remained silent.
"It's okay you don't have to explain. It's never easy fighting against your own kind. Me and the rest have been there," Garnet said.
"But humans aren't like gems. They don't just go poof. They bleed, have broken bones and die," Steven replied. His voice was shaky.
"Steven whatever happened is not your fault," Pearl said.
"No it was. If I had learned to control my powers better that would not happen. I've hurt, or maybe even killed those people. They aren't like gems that can be out together," Steven replied glowing even more pink in colour.
"You could just revived them. They might thank you for your gift of immortality," Dr Nyx suddenly voiced out.
All eyes turned to her.
"This is none of your concern," Pearl said with a scowl.
"But it is. Outside beach city, it becomes sort of our problem," Dr Nyx said.
"Well in that case you handle it yourselves. Don't get Steven involved," Pearl growled.
"No, she is right. This is my fault that the White Gems are attacking. I'm not sure why, but their midt he a reason why the Diamonds suddenly want to attack earth. Maybe if I surrender they will leave earth," Steven said.
"No!" all the crystal gems said in unison.
Steven shook his head. "You can't stop me,"
"Actually I concur with the rest. It would be most unwise of you to hand yourself in. Diamond or no Diamond, the White Court hate organic life. They probably razed earth to the ground even if you did surrender to them. They done that before. Many times over to other serpentine colonies," Dr Nyx said.
"So what are you suggesting?" Steven asked.
"Your cooperation. An alliance of sorts between your gems and the gov forces. To go up against the White Court and their fanatical leaders a strength of a Diamond is needed. And if the Diamonds are really behind the invasion order even more so," Dr Nyx said grimly.
"I find it hard to believe the Diamonds may be involved. Maybe White perhaps but we haven't been able to contact homeworld. Signals have been jammed and even the teleportation pads are not working too," Garnet said.
"The White Court have some sort of tech we don't know of," Pearl explained.
Dr Nyx shrugged.
"Or it could be the Diamonds refusing contact," she said.
Everyone gave her uneasy looks.
"It might be a fact. And in such events an alliance between too Diamond hybrids would ensure victory," Dr Nyx continued.
"Waht do you mean two Diamond hybrids," Steven said looking shocked.
"You and Emperor Diamondback of course," Dr Nyx said.
"Wait how is he a hybrid Diamond?"
"He is the son of Black Diamond," Dr Nyx replied.
"What? There is another like me?" Steven said
"Yes. And unlike you, he has mastered his full hybrid potential. He would be the most suitable to teach you how to wield your power. Even the monster form," Dr Nyx said.
Amethyst looked nervously at Steven.
"I don't no Steven. I have a bad feeling about this,"
"Yes. Let's think about this," Garnet said.
Steven sighed.
"Sorry guys, but the more we delay the more people aren't going to get hurt. The court of white are not like other gems," he said.
Then he looked up directly to Dr Nyx.
"Alright Nyx, I can't believe I am saying this, but take me to your leader,"