Chapter 1: a new hybrid
-name Marissa Roseanne Cross
My names Marissa Roseanne Cross and I'm 20 turning and I'm your average teen sorta ok thats a lie I had a jerk boyfriend after a nasty scar he gave me I broke up with him and I'm pretty talented. I was just your oddball super punk girl well until something weird happened I was teleported into a whole another world.
To think I was just looking for something to be close with the man who gave me life.
But let's start with the beginning.
-August 3-
It was a cool August the winds shifted in the air the earth benthe her from the site seemed to shift. The women had pink hair that went up to her chest and cute buns on top of her head.
Her pale skin was had a few freckles of dust on it. She was sighing as she wiped the dust and sweet of her forehead and off her pink lips. She stood up adjusting her black leather jacket and black tank top that were covering her mudust bust.
She looked out at the desert terrain before her through it was a cool temp now the heat in the area wasn't very cooling more were her star earrings. She looked at the birthmark under her pants one that looked like a pink cats eye. Her green and pink eyes stared at her pants wondering if she was just odd or something.
She walked over to her water bottle but as she walked she tripped causing the bottle to roll. She quickly gave chase nearly falling off the edge. Even when she was about to breathe a sigh of relief for not fall the rock broke and sje fell fast her pink hair flowing upwards as she did.
Then she disappeared in mid air.
-steven universe-
She fell hard onto a van. Causing said van to be crushed inwards. The owner of the van got out to check it out. He freaked when he saw it was a girl who looked unconscious. He pulled her off the roof, brought her inside, and then drove off.
He brought the girl to a house built into the side of a cliff and informed three women and a boy about her.
"And you brought her here?!" asked the woman with a pearl in her head.
"I was gonna take her to the hospital, but then I saw her gem," said the man.
"Gem?" asked a woman with an amethyst on her chest.
"Yeah. On her left leg," said the man.
"Hey if your gonna talk about a girl buy her dinner first." Marissa rubbed her head.
"Oh hey. You're awake," said the man, while everyone looked at her.
The woman with the pearl stared at her in awe. The tall woman wearing shades looked equally shocked. The amethyst girl smiled, as did the boy. The boy actually ran over to meet her.
"Hi! I'm Steven! You've met my dad, Greg! These are the Crystal Gems!" the boy excitedly said while shaking her hand. "What's your name?"
"Steven, she's a Cat's Eye," said Pearl.
"That isn't my name. I'm Marissa Roseanne Cross." Marissa said crossing her arms over her chest.
"A gem with a human name?" The woman wearing shades asked. "How strange."
"I am a human." Marissa was so completely annoyed she got ready to leave. She checked herself over making sure she didn't have any cuts which didn't appear to. Which was odd because she fell on a van. She looked at the women that looked like a pretty woman with a box hairstyle. She actually blushed.
"You're human, and you have a gem?" Steven asked. And then he gasped and stars appeared in his eyes. "You must be like me! I have a gem too! See?"
Steven lifted up his shirt and revealed a pink gem where his belly button should be.
She looked honestly confused again. He literally had a gem on him it was odd to see to be honest. It actually made sense her mother was her only parent and the way she described her father was odd.
"So her mom was probably a gem?" Greg asked.
"Actually, her father," said Garnet, confusing Greg. "Cat's Eyes usually take male forms. Am I right Marissa? You lived with just a mother?"
"Yeah. My dad supposedly died after I was conceived." Marissa rubbed her neck. She pulled a picture in her hand. He had pink hair that went to his neck a necklace. Several rings a pink suit and pale skin and pink claw mark on his cheek and hand.
"I think I've seen this gem before," said Pearl while looking at it. "He's a Cat's Eye who was sent to Earth along with Pink Diamond. He was a member of her court and a former member of the crystal gems. We lost touch a long time ago though. I wasn't sure what happened to him."
"We all assumed he was shattered or corrupted," said Garnet. "But it seems we were wrong. He did the same thing Rose did. He fell in love and had a child."
"Nice to meetcha, Marissa!" Amethyst said while holding out her hand. "I'm Amethyst! The chick with the Shades is Garnet, and the pointy nose lady is Pearl."
"Yeah I noticed shades... pretty well. Nice to meet you." Marissa rubbed her neck, turning red again.
"Well, it's nice to meet another Gem hybrid," said Steven. "Maybe you can help understand my powers!"
"Steven, I just found out I was a hybrid. I highly doubt I can help you with anything older or not." Marissa knelt down she looked at the gems. "But I'd love to know about my dad if you don't mind."
Garnet and Pearl smiled at her. Pearl took her hand and said, "We'll tell you anything you want to know."
She smiled. "Let's start with how you meet him."
Pearl decided to take this one. "Well, it was over five thousand years ago. I was living on Homeworld and was just assigned to a new master. Cat's Eye was also newly assigned to Pink Diamond. His role on Homeworld was to make sure everything in his station ran smoothly. Like a supervisor."
"So he was like an aristocrat. Makes sense." Marissa looked up remembering her mother's description always polite kissing her hand one opening the door for her seemed like a Nobleman.
"Practically royalty, really," said Garnet. "The cat's eyes were second only to the Diamonds. They always reported directly to the Diamonds. But when the Crystal Gems were made, everything changed for him."
"At first, he was assigned to Pink Diamond when she was given her first colony," Pearl explained. "He was eager to please his diamond with how well he ran things. But then he, like Rose Quartz, Steven's mother, experienced Earth….. The life that lived here. And he wanted to preserve it."
"Unfortunately, he couldn't convince his diamond to let the Earth survive," Garnet added.
-Many many years ago-
Pink Cats Eye stares sadly at the earth beneath him the dying land almost hopelessly dyeing with each shred of dust. "Am I fool to want to save this place…"
He looked like he was about to give up just let the interaction with pink diamond lie pretend it never happened.
"No, you're not," a woman's voice said.
Pink Cat's Eye looked up and saw a woman with curly pink hair. She had a pink gem in her belly button. She was the woman who was to be Steven's mother, Rose Quartz.
"My diamond said it won't happen. Doesn't that make me fool?" Pink Cat's Eye said sighing sadly. "This death won't change the many others. I kept order to save me from the many sins I've committed."
"You're not a fool for wanting to preserve this planet," Rose said with a kind smile. She took his hand as she continued. "Life is precious. All forms of life. No matter what the Diamonds say. If you truly care for this world, you must protect it. I know my word doesn't mean much to someone of your rank, but at least think about what I said."
"No. It means more than you know, Rose Quartz. I wish to know this world and tour right. I need to fight for this world no matter the consequences." He took her hands his eyes shone as if inspired by her words. "Rose Quartz, thank you. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask. I will help you in anyway you need."
Rose smiled and said, "Thank you, Cat's Eye."
-present day-
"From that moment on, your father was the Crystal Gem's secret informit," Pearl concluded. "He risked a lot to protect this planet."
"Your father was a hero, Marissa," said Garnet.
Marissa smiled happily at that to know her father was such a hero was both surprising and exciting. "Thanks. So how about you tell me about this gem stuff, Garnet."
"Our gems give us our powers," Garnet explained. "Like the rest of us, you possess unique most people can't use. Pearl, Amethyst, and I will teach you how to use them."
She smiled. "Thanks uh who's hungry my treat wherever you wanna eat."
"I know a great pizza joint," said Greg with a smile.
"Awesome!" Steven cheered.
"I'm in!" Amethyst said excitedly.
"We'll be fine," said Pearl. "Gems can eat food. But we don't need to."
"You and Steven, however, do need to eat," said Garnet. "And we'd all love to join you. If it'll help you feel at home."
"Cool."
-Fish stew Pizza -
Marissa took a bite of the pizza they ordered. "So basically I traveled and sang for money most of the time once I turned 18, played a few places and made a little cash, and that was my life. When I turned 19 I met this guy he was kinda nice or at least I thought he was at the time."
"Didn't end well huh?" Greg asked, feeling bad for her.
"Worse he started with verbal abuse then he got physical. The only reason I ended it was because he tried to stab me. I called the police and broke up with him on the same day. And now I have a nasty scar on my back all across it." Marissa took a sip of soda looking a little sad about the events. "I just keep moving my mom always says when salt gets in a wound don't leave it there. Wash it out and move forward."
"She sounds like a wise woman," said Greg, nodding to her. "I'm sorry that you went through that. But don't let him dictate your life."
"I don't. I found out I'm more into women anyways. Like you three gorgeous ladies." She said with a flirty wink at pearl Garnet and Amethyst.
"I'm glad to hear that," Greg said with a smile. "That you're not letting him affect your life I mean."
"I agree! That guy didn't deserve to be with a sweet girl like you!" Steven declared.
"Ahhh that's so sweet, Stevie. You, rock kid. You really do." She took a sip of her soda. "Maybe later I can show you my battle wounds from a bar fight."
"Really?!" Steven asked with a gasp. "Can I try to heal them?"
"Uh, let's change the subject…." Pearl quickly said. "And scars are healed tissue I don't think you can really heal them."
Marissa giggled a little. "Hey, Garnet, tell me about yourself. I'm interested to know about you."
Garnet got up and walked off without any explanation.
"Garnet's story kinda long. Might wanna wait till we get home," said Pearl, laughing a little.
"Uh yeah but she wouldn't normally just walk off." Amethyst whispered putting her hands behind her back. Pearl got up.
"Let us go check on her."
-Far off on the beach-
Garnet unfused right there on the beach Ruby appeared to be freaking out while blushing Sapphire appeared to blushing as well.
"This is-this is so-oh man!" Ruby said while freaking out.
"That was pretty bold of her," Sapphire said.
"How can we feel like this? We shouldn't we uh it's supposed to be two two." Ruby angrily said blushing.
"Well, when you think about it, we're one when we're together," Sapphire gently said while taking Ruby's hand.
"That doesn't change its supposed to be two three is crowd isn't that what they say." Ruby angrily said.
"I know how the saying goes, Ruby," Sapphire gently.
Amethyst and Pearl were looking at the two. "I didn't know the question would cause them to unfuse."
"That's not the problem!" Ruby shouted heating up the beach and turning each step into glass.
"Ruby. Calm yourself." Sapphire calmly said. "You're freaking out."
"What exactly is happening." Amethyst asked pearl.
"I think Garnet is having feelings for Marissa," said Pearl. Amethyst just looked confused.
"It's not just Garnet. We feel something like the beginning of our love for each other." Sapphire calmly said taking a deep sigh.
"That's what I meant," said Pearl. "Sapphire, you and Ruby are both Garnet. You both feel a certain kind of love for Marissa. And that's not a bad thing."
"But we cant have three that its uh-" Ruby ran into the ocean causing the water to boil.
"Let her cool off she'll come back eventually..."
"Look, guys, it's gonna be fine," Amethyst calmly said. "We'll help you get through this."
"Hopefully, we'll be able to stay fused around her. I don't wish this to become problematic."
"Maybe we can help you two with that at least," Pearl offered. Sapphire seemed to agree with the idea. That was when Ruby came out trying to take a breath before getting ready to fuse again that was when Steven came over.
"Wait why did they unfuse did something happen." Steven asked confused.
"They….. Had a little disagreement," Amethyst answered. Then Marissa came over.
"Was it because of me and what's unfusing." Another voice asked everyone turned to see marissa. They all laughed a little nervously.
"No and unfusing means they were a giant woman and they're not now." Steven said quickly Marissa noticed the look from the others before walking over to the two gems ruby hid behind sapphire. "Hey its ok I get it. I shouldn't have asked and I'm sorry I did. You two seem pretty great together and it's personal I'll give you time to tell me. And I hope we can get to know each other better."
Sapphire seemed more worried as Ruby got in front. "Can't you see what you're doing!"
Marissa gave a giggle. "I'm having a heartfelt apology to two cute women."
"You…. Really think we're cute?" Ruby asked, her cheeks tinting.
"Of course you are." Marissa smiled at them kneeling down a little. "Now how about you two do your thing and we give you room to get it done ok?"
Ruby and Sapphire looked at each other. Ruby looked away for a second, and then Sapphire took her hand. Ruby looked at Sapphire, who was now smiling at her. Ruby smiled back and the two gems danced. As the two gems danced, they happily looked into each others eyes lovingly. And then, Ruby and Sapphire's gems began to glow. Their bodies then turned into light and merged into one light. The light took on a physical form and them gained color until it was Garnet, who then struck a pose.
"That was beautiful it makes me kinda want to sing a song I know." Marissa said with a smile. Then she got an idea. "Stevens dad do you have a guitar?"
"Uh yeah wh- ah." She grabbed his hand and dragged him off.
-in the middle of beach city-
She had Greg play the gator and Steven was playing the drums.
Here comes a wave meant to wash me away
A tide that is taking me under
Swallowing sand, left with nothing to say
My voice drowned out in the thunder
Several people heard the music they begin to gather around the area.
But I won't cry
And I won't start to crumble
Whenever they try
To shut me or cut me down
I won't be silenced
You can't keep me quiet
Won't tremble when you try it
All I know is I won't go speechless
'Cause I'll breathe
When they try to suffocate me
Don't you underestimate me
'Cause I know that I won't go speechless
Most were entranced by the music others were interested in the newbie. It must've been pretty nice to hear somthing new.
Written in stone
Every rule, every word
Centuries old and unbending
"Stay in your place"
"Better seen and not heard"
But now that story is ending
Cause I
I cannot start to crumble
So come on and try
Try to shut me and cut me down
I won't be silenced
You can't keep me quiet
Won't tremble when you try it
All I know is I won't go speechless, speechless
Let the storm in
I cannot be broken
No, I won't live unspoken
'Cause I know that I won't go speechless
I won't be silenced
Though you wanna see me tremble when you try it
All I know is I won't go speechless, speechless
'Cause I'll breathe
When they try to suffocate me
Don't you underestimate me
'Cause I know that I won't go speechless
All I know is I won't go speechless, speechless
Greg strummed more of the guitar, enjoying the song. Steven also did his drum solo. once it was over they both noticed the crowd wowing.
"Wow they seemed to like that." Marissa said blushing a little.
"They do," said Steven, and then he sang.
I'm so glad I met you
Now I know I'm not alone
Now I have another new friend
Someone who I can count on
And you can count on me too!
Marissa smiled at him and started to sing again.
We are two of a kind
We count on each other to end the fight
We can see this world as somthing entirely new.
Greg played some more and Steven let Amethyst take the drums while he jumped next to Marissa. He danced a little while singing some more.
Me and you
You and me
We'll be an awesome team
Marissa hummed happily taking Stevens hand. The two danced to the
You and me
me and you
We'll show everyone what we can do
We'll be the best that the world's ever seen!
That was when the song came to an end.
"Nice job, Stevie." Marissa gave the boy a high five. Then she noticed the crowd cheering and clapping.
"See? They loved us!" Steven happily said.
Marissa smiled this day was gonna be very fun being in another world.