Steven's DC Universe:
Dawn of the Trinity
(Note: Hey everyone sorry for the long wait IRL got complicated and had to schedule with my Co-Author. But still here we are, another fun chapter for the both of us where Steven get's formally introduced to another DC staple. Hopefully the wait next time won't be super long like this one but for now enjoy. :)
Chapter 4
The Pentagon, Washington DC
Cheery whistles filled the halls as a woman walked down the hall files in hand. The woman was a soldier, short around 5'3". She was a bit on the heavy side with a head of short, curly, red hair. She had Caucasian skin with freckles on her cheeks and a smile on her face. She said hello and waved to the passing soldiers as she made her way to a room at the end of the hall.
"Good afternoon, Diana. How are you-?!" the woman says as she opened the door only to freeze and have her eyes widen in pure shock
Diana was sitting on a bed with her back turned to the woman, and she was naked. Though she only saw Diana's back, she could tell the rest of her body was sculpted like a marble statue. A scraping sound filled the room as Diana was doing something. Diana then turned her head, noticing the woman, and smiled.
"Sister Etta! It's good to see you." Diana said happily as she stood up. The woman named Etta yelping as she covered her eyes with the files.
"D-Diana! Could you please cover-up!" Etta stammers blushing
"Oh, right, sorry. I still don't understand why people in the world of man are so flustered with their bodies. We all are beautiful in our own ways." Diana said grumbling the last part as she grabbed a towel wrapping it around her body
"Well, some are more beautiful than others," Etta says embarrassed only for the Files to be moved from her face letting her look up at Diana
"Beauty is more than just an outward appearance. You are beautiful Etta Candy, don't let anyone tell you otherwise." Diana said smiling making Etta blush
"O-Oh, th-thank you, Diana," Etta said with a nervous smile
"Anything for a sister," Diana said as she sat down on the bed again grabbing an extravagant looking sword.
The blade was flawless the light perfectly reflecting of it. The blade looked sharp with ridges on its side, and ancient markings decorated it. It had a golden hilt with a red gem on the base. Diana then grabbed a smooth looking stone and began to drag it along the blade, making sparks.
"Oh, what are you doing?" Etta asked
"Just sharpening The God Killer. It doesn't need to be sharpened but…. I find it rather relaxing." Diana said as she held up the blade admiring it
"Sure, just don't try to set your room on fire," Etta says with a nervous smile
"Will do! So, what brings you to my dwelling Etta?" Diana asked looking at her
"Oh, I just wanted to see how you were doing. I don't have anything to do at the moment, and I know you've been feeling all cramped up in here." Etta says
"It's true. There is so little to do here. There's a whole new world out there, and I've barely seen it. Also, none of your comrades seem interested in a sparring session with me." Diana grumbles
"Well, you did lift a helicopter over your head the other day," Etta says
"I'm not going to kill anyone," Diana says with a huff
"I know Diana, but you know some people are just a bit intimidated. And I'm sure they'll give you another mission soon enough." Etta says
"I don't want a mission, Etta! I wanna walk around and meet the people of this world. I'm happy to help and save those in need. But how am I supposed to save the world of man when I know so little about it? Your magic boxes and tiny light up screens can only show me so much. I want to experience it." Diana says
"…..I know Diana, and I'm sure your time will come. You just need to be-." Etta says
"Patient, I know. I swear this place is worse than home, and you sound just like my mother." Diana says with a smirk
"Ugh, isn't that every girls' worst nightmare," Etta says with a smile, both having a good laugh at the remark
"Hey, why don't we have lunch on the roof? It's a beautiful day, and you could enjoy the fresh air." Etta says
"I would enjoy that Etta. Just let me some clothes." Diana says as she got up to a cabinet
"Oh, by the way, where's Steve? I haven't seen him all morning?" Diana asked as she rummaged for clothes
"Oh, he's busy with some colonel stuff. Everyone is in a huff since the Crystal Gems-!" Etta says not thinking before stopping herself at the last word. Her eyes were widening in the realization of what she's done.
"The…. Crystal…. Gems?" Diana said her body freezing
"I wasn't supposed to say that," Etta says nervously
"The Crystal Gems?!" Diana said turning to Etta
"I shouldn't have said that," Etta says
"THE CRYSTAL GEMS ARE ON THE MOVE!" Diana yells her eyes sparkling like a kid seeing an ice cream truck
"Diana…," Etta says trying to calm her down
"WHERE ARE THEY?! I HAVE TO MEET THEM! I HAVE TO SEE THEM RIGHT NOW!" Diana yells as she runs to her closet
As Etta tries to calm her down, Diana swings open her closet and reveal an enormous metal shield. The face of it having a star etched to it with what looked to be a thorny vine design circling it. She pulled out the shield and placed it on the bed. Also inside was a leather sword holster which she also pulled out and placed next to the shield. And the final thing in there was a pair of silver bracelets that looked like they could almost go to the elbows. The bracelets, like the sword, had an ethereal glow to it and strange ancient markings. She immediately slapped the bracelets on her wrists, the bands fitting perfectly. She continued to search the closet for something else.
"Diana, you know you can't leave," Etta says
"Etta, where's my armor?" Diana says as she begins looking around her room feverishly
"It's being cleaned. But Diana, you can't-." Etta says
"What am I supposed to wear?! I need to look my best when I see them! I need to be a full proud amazon warrior! I need to make a good first impression! How do I look?! Do I look good?!" Diana asks nervously, messing with her hair a bit
"Diana, you look great. But you can't leave. You know the rules." Etta says
"ETTA! You know what they mean to me. As soon as I heard that name once I entered man's world, meeting them was the second most important thing I needed to do while I'm here. And at every chance, I have been stopped. But not this time! I will meet them!" Diana says seriously
"Diana. I know how you feel about them, but-" Etta tries to reason
"Etta. Please. This single moment could be the most important moment of my life. I have dreamt about this since I was a child. Etta I….. I need to do this. Please~." Diana pleaded. Giving Etta the cutest look she could muster
Etta's lip quivered as she looked at Diana doing her best to try and resist her. But it was proving useless. Maybe it because she knew how much Diana wanted to do this. It was something she talked about constantly. Or maybe it was the fact that this Titaness was giving her puppy dog eyes and doing them well. Finally, she caved in.
"A-alright, but you need to promise me that this isn't going to bite me in the ass," Etta says
"My actions are mine and mine alone. That is all they will get from me." Diana says with a smile
"Okay, I'll help you. But first, you should put on your casual clothes since you don't have your armor." Etta says
"Aaawww, but there's nothing casual about those clothes. They're so tight and restrictive. How is a woman supposed to fight in those? And those shoes are impossible." Diana complains
"Suck it up and put them on. You ain't gonna meet them with your cheeks bare. Once you do, follow me. I have an idea to get you there fast." Etta says
A Forest in the U.S.
The sun hung high as it shone through the treeline in a brilliant display of light. The sound of birds filled the air, the wind blowing through the leaves, and small animals running through the grass. But another sound filled the air. The sound of strings being plucked and a tune being hummed. The sound of music. Steven and the Crystal gems walked through the forest. The young boy was playing his ukulele and whistling a tune.
(Hans Zimmer-Ideal of Hope)
"That tune your making is coming along rather well," Pearl says
"Eh, I liked the old one better. It was more cheery. Ain't that a little too serious for ya, bud?" Amethyst says. Arms behind her head
"Well, I like it. It's triumphant and epic." Pearl says smiling
"Hm... which do you think Kal will like more, Garnet?" Steven asks
"I'm sure he'll enjoy both of them, Steven. I know I do." Garnet says making the boy smile
"Ugh. Where the heck is this thing?" Amethyst groans
"It's here. I can sense them. Plus, we've heard the reports of some hiking humans having seen the corrupted gem here." Garnet says
"Well, it's good that no one is here. I'm a little tired of humans wanting to get photos of us while we fight. We've had to pull way too many humans out of danger." Pearl says with a sigh
"Eh, I like the attention. Makes me feel like a superstar." Amethyst says with a smirk
"Amethyst. We're earth defenders. Not celebrities." Pearl says annoyed
"Can't we be both? Superman does it all the time, posing for pictures for the planet." Amethyst says
"He doesn't pose. Besides his situation is different." Pearl argues
Steven sighs as the two engage in the argument. Garnet pats his head, knowing that the argument wouldn't get too bad between the two and began to search for the monster. Steven smirked and walked the grassy walkway as he began to tune his ukulele. He looked up to the trees to see the birds flying by and past them, an airplane soaring overhead. Steven smiles, taking in a breath of fresh air and the peaceful sounds of the forest.
BOOM!
Steven yelps as the earth shakes and the animals begin to flee. Steven fell onto his butt and began to look around worriedly. The sudden explosion snapping Amethyst and Pearl out of their argument.
"W-what was that?!" Steven asked panicked
"It had to be the gem monster!" Garnet said as she helped the boy back up
"It came back from near the warp pad!" Pearl pointed back from where they came
"LET'S GET EM!" Amethyst yells. Summoning her whip
The Crystal Gems immediately took off towards the area the explosion came from with Steven trailing behind.
"Hey, guys! Wait up!" Steven pleaded, trying to keep up with them.
THWACK
Steven yelps again falling backward as something landed in front of him. Steven looked at saw what looked like a Magenta quill stabbed into the ground before him. Before he could question it, a rumbling filled the air and shook the ground. He looked to his side and saw a massive magenta spike ball dashing at him. Steven let's out a scream as his shield forms around him and the spike ball impacts on his bubble. He is sent flying back. His bubble crashing through a tree before rolling to a stop on a stump. Steven lets out a groan the bubble vanishing as he tries to focus from his roll. Only for a massive creature to land before him. He looked up and saw what looked to be a giant magenta porcupine as big as two bears. Its face was hidden behind a wall of razor-sharp quills only two beady red eyes could be seen.
"Um… Hi." Steven says nervously with a wave
The creature roars at him and raises a claw at Steven. Steven screams as Amethyst whip wraps around his waist and pull him out of the way of the mauling. Amethyst catches him as Pearl rushes forward, summoning her spear and stabbed it into the side of the creature. The creature roared and swung at Pearl, only for her to jump back. Garnet then rushed in with her gauntlets and went for the creature's face. The porcupine saw her coming and immediately covered its face with its quills. Garnet's punch landed, and the beast skidded back a few feet.
"This thing has got a tough hide," Garnet said looking at the gem monster
Then the beast quills suddenly pricked up, showing off their sharpness. And before any of the gems could question it, they began to shoot out rapidly from itself in every direction.
"TAKE COVER!" Garnet yelled before diving behind a rock. Amethyst and Pearl doing the same behind a tree
The quills embedded themselves into the cover and everything else around the beast. The only person who wasn't behind the cover was Pearl, who swung her spear around quickly deflecting the razor quills. She moved closer to the monster as she deflected them. Then it stopped firing, and it's quills drooped. Seeing her opening, Pearl pointed her spear and fired a bolt from it at the beast. However, the gem monster quickly curled up into a ball and rolled out of the way. Pearl clicked her tongue as she tried to keep track of the surprisingly fast monster. She decided to leap into the trees to avoid getting run over, and then Garnet jumped in again. She jumped in front of the porcupine, the gauntlet's out and caught it. It still spun even as Garnet kept it in place and tried to push it back, only for its quills to spike up again. A few went through her gauntlets as she was forced to jump out of the way, letting it roll into a Tree.
"Those things pierced my gauntlets!" Garnet yelled. Though relieved they missed her gem
"Stay here, Steven!" Amethyst says as she jumped out from behind the tree
"Looks like you guys need someone who can work the range!" Amethyst said as she twirled her whip and cracked it at the beast. Getting a pained scream from her efforts.
Amethyst then began to swing her whip furiously. She was lashing the beast a multitude of times in a whirlwind of purple. The beast stood where it was and raised its defenses, letting the whip thwack against its hide. Amethyst clicked her tongue in annoyance as she spun her lash, stopping her attack.
"Let's see ya handle this, Spinny!" Amethyst yells as she wraps her whip around a large rock and then slams it onto the beast who jumps out of the way
"GOT YA!" Amethyst says joyfully as she dashed at it in a spin move
She flew at the creature at high speeds, only for its spikes to shoot out once again. Amethyst let out a yelp as she narrowly stopped herself and bent backward to dodge from being impaled. She flailed as she tried to regain her balance. Only to then be rolled over by the beast luckily the spikes weren't out when she was. The beast then began to run in circles trying to hit the Garnet and Pearl who luckily got out of the way, but the beast continued to roll. Eventually crashing into the rock Steven was hiding behind. The rock crumbled and Steven was left defenseless. The gems immediately rushed to his aid. But once again the corrupted gem unleashed its spikes in every direction. She was forcing the gems to defend themselves. Steven, who was a yard away from the beast, managed to bring up his bubble and defend against them. Although some managed to pierce his defense, forcing him to press his back against the farthest side of the bubble. Eventually, the assault stopped, and his bubble popped. The spikes were falling to the ground, leaving Steven face to face with the monster. He let out a gasp as he once again locked eyes with the beast and it began to roll at him.
"STEVEN!" the gems yelled as they tried to go to his aid, but they were all too far.
Steven braced himself for the inevitable pain only for
CLANG!
Nothing. No crushing pain. He thought one of the gems might've reached him in time and helped him. But when he opened his eyes, he didn't see cyan, purple or maroon. Heck, he would've expected red. What he didn't expect was white.
"Fear not child of Man. You are safe now!" Diana says proudly
Diana was wearing a pristine white pair of white jeans, white high heeled boots, and a black shirt with a white jacket over it. Steven marveled as she held the beast back with her bare hands. He looked to her back and saw his face reflected on a shield that hung from her back, also seeing a sword as well.
"Where'd this freaking mod come from?!" Amethyst yelled, pointing at Diana as the gems stared in awe.
The beast appeared confused too and Diana, using the moment of hesitation, then lifted the beast over her head. Everyone audibly gasped as she did, Diana flashing a smile at them before tossing the beast through a tree. Steven looked up at Diana. Seeing her hair blow in the wind as she stood confident and proud. Diana's eyes then went to the gems. Specifically Garnet and Pearl. Her eyes widened, her breathing quickened a bit, and her composure was lost a bit.
"I-It's really you. Both of you." Diana whispered with a nervous grin
"Garnet…. Who is that?" Pearl asked
"I have no idea," Garnet said looking at her warily
"I-um-excuse me, Miss." Steven stammers. Looking up at her as she managed to tear her gaze from the Crystal Gems
"A-are you a Kryptonian?" Steven asks
"A what?" Diana asks confused
Just then the beast rolled over Diana. Making Steven let out a scream as it moved past him. Steven looked where Diana was to see a crater just her size.
"OH MY GOODNESS! MISS! ARE YOU ALRIGHT?!" Steven yells panicked
As soon as he finished that sentence, Diana jumped out of the crater and on her feet completely unharmed. Only her clothes were getting dirty.
"Fine, child of man. Thank you for asking. Just a little surprised." Diana said as she dusted herself off. Steven staring his mouth agape
"And my name is not Miss. It's Diana." Diana said with a smirk, before turning to the gem monster
"I have never faced a beast like you before, but it will make it all the more enjoyable to bring you down!" Diana says proudly as she reached for her weapons
SHING
With ease, she drew her sword and shield. The weapons glistening in the light. Steven marveled at the weaponry. He had seen swords before, but something about this was different. It felt otherworldly and not like the gems. From it's shine to the engravings on it. He felt like this blade could rival his mother's sword.
"Whoa... this chick is packing steel! Should we step in?" Amethyst asks
But when she looks to her teammates, they were staring wide-eyed at the woman. Or more specifically, her weapons. Pearl's eyes scanned the sword in her hands, taking in every detail of it from the blade to the hilt. Garnet looked at the shield as her face reflecting off of it. Her three eyes focused on the star and vine design.
"Tha-that sword! It can't be!?" Pearl gasps
Diana's eyes dart back to the two Crystal Gems
"Oh, sweet Hera, they're watching me. THEY-ARE-WATCHING-ME! This is probably some kind of test to see what I'm capable of in battle. Come on, Diana, get your head in the game! You gotta make a good first impression." Diana thinks as she raises her blade and shield
"COME ON! FACE ME! I'LL SEND YOU BACK TO HADES, FOUL BEAST!" Diana yells as she clangs her sword against her shield, making sure the monster was focused on her
She certainly got it's attention as it roared at her and did its roll attack. Diana saw Steven was still close to her, so she got in front of him. As it came closer, Diana swung the face of her shield in an upward motion. The action created a ramp which propelled the monster over the two and into a tree. Steven continued to marvel at the woman as she jumped back and flipped in the air, raising her sword. Diana lets out a battle cry as she stabs her sword into the beast's back, getting a pained roar. Diana growled as she gritted her teeth and dug the blade deeper and twisted it. Within a moment, her eyes widened, and she jumped off the beasts back. Leaving her sword just as the spikes popped out. Diana flipped back and landed on her feet.
"THAT- is my sword!" Diana growls when she sees her blade still stuck in it's back
Diana then charged towards the creature with a roar
"WAIT! THE SPIKES!" Steven yelled
Diana continued to charge, but before reaching the beast, she spins around and slams her shield into the beast's face, sending it stumbling to the side. Steven gasped as he saw spikes break against the metal, not even scratching it. The monster falls to its side, revealing a soft underbelly.
"Such a soft belly you have," Diana says with a smirk as she runs towards the downed beast grabbing onto its belly
Steven and the gems watched as Diana lifted the beast off the ground and then leaned back, slamming its head into the dirt in a suplex.
"DANG! This girl's from Suplex City!" Amethyst was wincing a bit
"That style. It's just like them." Pearl said as she watched Diana go for her sword
Diana then jumped to a tree again as it fired it's spiking again. As she landed on the tree, her eyes darted to Steven, who was in the path of the spikes. As quickly as she got out, she got right back in the path of the projectiles. Steven thought she would protect him with her shield but instead was shocked as she raised her arm. The spike tore through the sleeve of her jacket, and then a CLANG filled the air as the spike bounced off something. Steven saw the shine of Diana's Bracelets looking as immaculate as her other weapons. Steven's jaw was slowly dropping as Diana's arms became a blur of silver while she quickly moved them about, deflecting all the spikes shot at her. The final spike fell to the ground as the shooting stopped and Diana held up her bracelets. Still looking as perfect as ever.
"That all you got?" Diana asks with a smirk
"Those bracelets... that style... the weapons! There's no denying it, Garnet!" Pearl shrieked
"She's an Amazon," Garnet said
"A what?" Amethyst asked confused
Diana looked at the three as they talked unable to hear what they were saying
"Zeus above, bless me! They're talking about me!" Diana said looking at the group with a goofy grin
"LOOK OUT!" Steven yelled and just as she turned to him,\he was knocked aside by the gem monster going through a tree.
Steven let out a yelp, but the monster seemed solely focused on Diana and charged at her. But before it could pick up speed, Amethyst's whip wrapped around its neck.
"Alright, Super-Gal had her time to shine. Time for the Crystal Gems to get back into this fight!" Amethyst growled pulling on the whip
"Amethyst wait! That thing-!" Pearl yelped, but it was too late
The gem monster jumped in the air and then began to spin. Amethyst shrieked as she was pulled into the air and spun around with the beast. Pearl reacted quickly and threw her spear, managing to slice Amethyst's whip and sending her flying into the air. Amethyst flailed about. Unable to control herself as the beast descended, it managed to shoot spikes in her direction. Amethyst's eyes widened as she saw the incoming projectiles, only to feel something wrap around her leg. Amethyst yelped as she was pulled out of the way of being impaled. She looked down at her ankle to see a golden glowing lasso around it and at its far end, Diana leaping through the air and pulling her along. Diana landed next to a bewildered Garnet and Pearl as she caught a shocked Amethyst under her arm.
"Are you alright?" Diana asks
"AMETHYST! Why did you do something so reckless?" Pearl asks strictly
Amethyst was about to retort when suddenly the lasso began to glow golden, much to Steven's amazement. And Amethyst's eyes widened as if she just had a realization.
"To show off. Everything I do is to show off and hope you guys think I'm cool and tough. Also, my insecurity is acting up again since this giant beautiful woman appeared from nowhere and is taking all the attention away from me. Also, she is incredibly pretty and is making me feel-WHY AM I SAYING ALL THIS?!" Amethyst shouted in shock
"Oh, sorry. My lasso is still around your ankle." Diana says as she unties it from Amethyst
"WHAT DOES THAT HAVE TO DO WITH ANYTHING?!" Amethyst yells angrily
"Oh well, this-," Diana explains but is stopped
"That is the lasso of truth, also called the golden perfect. Spun by the weapon maker of the gods, Hephaestus. It can never be snapped or cut by any blade, can change its length to fit the user's needs, and can ensnare anything of this world or beyond. But it's greatest power is its ability to make whoever is restrained by it tell the absolute truth. Not through pain or torture, but by bringing a sense of calm and reaching to the part of your very soul that wishes to confess." Garnet said walking up to Diana, the Amazon looking at her wide-eyed
"H-how do you?" Amethyst asks confused as she watched the two lock eyes
"Huff-I-huff-G-Garnet of the Crystal gems-I am-!" Diana tried to say but was stammering
"GUYS! IT'S NOT DONE YET!" Steven yelled
They turned around again to see the gem monster spin towards them. It's spikes at the ready to impale. Diana, without thinking, pushes Garnet out of the way. The beast was meters away from Diana and in the heat of the moment, on pure instinct, she slammed her gauntlets together. From Steven's point of view, there was an ethereal flash of light, followed by a heavenly sound. And then the sound got louder, and louder, and Louder. So much, Steven had to cover his ears. He was then sent rolling across the ground by an incredible force. Luckily, he was able to grab onto a tree to stop himself from flying off. He managed to open his eyes and saw the gem monster fly overhead landing on it's back.
Diana stood there, panting as her bracelets' glow slowly began dying down and returning to normal. She looked at them in amazement.
"I-I did it. Just like mother." Diana whispered amazed
Garnet looked at Diana all three of her eyes narrowed, and she then looked to the gem monster
"Lift," Garnet said
"What," Pearl asked
"LIFT!" Garnet yelled as she ran forward past Diana
Diana watched as she saw Garnet summon her gauntlets and then slide on her knees. She then brought both her fists together over her head. When Garnet did this, both Diana and Pearl's eyes widened as they both knew what she was doing. They both ran towards Garnet and leaped onto her gauntlets. And then Garnet pushed up and launched both warriors into the air. With their weapons raised, the two let out a battle cry and plunged their weapons into the belly of the Gem monster.
POOF!
In a puff of smoke, it was gone, and the two pulled their weapons from the earth. Both were panting with their backs turned to each other, before finally meeting eye to eye. Pearl looked at Diana with wonder, while Diana looked at her with uneasiness.
"I've performed the Lift Tactic dozens upon dozens of times with Queen Hippolyta. It was something her, Rose, Garnet, and I came up with." Pearl said
"So how do you know it? And how did you get those weapons?" Garnet asked. Walking up and bubbling the gem
Diana swallowed a huge lump in her throat before puffing out her chest and standing tall
"Garnet and Pearl. Proud commanders of the Crystal Gems division of the United Earth Army. The second in command to the great Rose Quartz. Members of the Justice Society of Earth. I am Diana. Princess of Themyscira, Paradise Island. Daughter of Queen Hippolyta, your ally and leader of the Amazons. I have spent my whole life hearing stories of your battle together against the tyrannical Diamonds who threatened our world. Of the victories, the losses, and the…. Really fun stuff as well. As the Daughter of the Queen and ambassador of the Amazons, I am honored to be in your presence." Diana said proudly before falling to one knee and bowing her head before the two gems who looked at her in amazement
"So they really came back," Garnet said
"I'd never thought I'd see the day," Pearl said
"THE HELL IS THEMYSCIRA?!" Amethyst yells
"THAT WAS SO COOL!" Steven yells running up to Diana
"Oh, thank you, child of Man," Diana says still in her kneeling position. Steven chuckled a bit at what she called him.
"I also got a name. It's Steven." He smiled brightly at the amazonian princess
"Ste-ven…. Steven... sorry if I'm saying that wrong. I'm still learning how to say the names of this land." Diana says looking to him
"No, it's alright. You got it pretty good." Steven assured her. His eyes began to widen, though. Stars were appearing in them as he realized something. "W-wait...you're mom fought alongside my mom?!" Diana's eyes began to widen, as well.
"The great Rose Quartz...has an heir!" She eagerly shouted as she quickly stood up, holding him up like he was a teddy bear won from a crane game. Much to Pearl's dismay as she worried about the boy in the Amazonian's hands. "Your mother must have taught you everything about battle to prepare you to command her army! I wouldn't be surprised if she taught you some of the Amazonian combat skills that my mother…" She stopped her eager rambling, however, as she noticed the boy's expression falter to one of sadness.
"Sh-she is-no longer of this world... is she?" Diana asked as she puts Steven down, getting a solemn nod from the boy
"Oh….. I understand. I won't push for details if it makes you uncomfortable. You have my condolences." Diana says as she bows her head respectively
"Th-thanks…" Steven said quietly with a small melancholy smile
"Okay. With that out of the way, WHO THE HECK ARE YOU?!" Amethyst yells
"I am Diana Princess of-." Diana starts again
"Yeah, yeah, yeah! I got all that the first time around. I need to know a little more. How did you do all that stuff? What's with that rope? What's an Amazon? And how do you guys know about that?" Amethyst says pointing to her two teammates
"There's….. A lot to unpack about that." Pearl says scratching the back of her head
"We can explain back at the temple," Garnet says
"Temple? Is that your base, like the one the members of the JSE met in?" Diana says smiling
"Kinda. We live there." Steven explains
"I humbly ask if I may come along," Diana says with a nervous smile
"Eh, sure. Why not." Garnet says as she starts walking
"WHAT, JUST LIKE THAT?! We don't even know her!" Amethyst yells
"Garnet. She is obviously an Amazon, but we don't know how things may have changed on Themyscira since the war. Also, she claims to be Hippolyta's daughter; we both know that's impossible. We know her." Pearl whispers to her
"I don't buy that part either, but she's clearly an Amazon, and we need answers," Garnet whispers back as she sees Steven, Diana, and Amethyst trailing behind
"So…. why you came here all the way from Thema-whatever?" Amethyst asks
"Well, technically, I sailed to man's world. But to get to this forest, I hide away on those giant flying machines you have here." Diana says
"You took a plane? Where did you land? There aren't any landing strips here." Steven asks
"Oh, I landed right here," Diana says as she stops and points to the ground
They all stood before a massive circular crater in the Earth, and a tree smashed to splinters. And in the center of the crater was an imprint of Diana's shield design.
"The person flying the craft was certainly surprised when I jumped," Diana says with a laugh as the two stares at the crater
"Good thing you didn't land on this," Garnet said, standing on the warp pad mere feet away from the crater.
"Oh. Didn't notice that when I landed." Diana says surprised
"Come on. Step up here." Steven says as he and Amethyst go on the pad with the others
"Oh, is this the magic gateway you used to travel the world?" Diana says excited stepping on it
"Yes, it is," Pearl says
"So, how does this-?" Diana asks until they were all engulfed in a pillar of light
Beach City, Steven's House
The warp pad came to life as the light pillar shot up and from it, Steven, the Crystal Gems, and Diana, who was currently in the air appeared. Diana landed face-first on the warp pad.
"OH! Are you alright?" Steven asks concerned checking on her
"I-I'm fine! Just a l-little disoriented. My senses feel like they were put in reverse." Diana says as she got up onto shaky legs
"It takes some getting used too. I floated a lot too back when I started to go on missions with the gems." Steven explained as he recalled how he almost drifted into space
Diana shook her head. Regaining her senses and finally took in the area
"So this is the base of the Crystal Gems?" Diana says as she looks upon Steven's house
"Kinda. This is where I sleep. The gems base is more so back there." Steven says pointing back to the temple door Diana looking on amazed
"D-May I enter?" Diana asks in wonder as she eyes the star
"No. You are staying out here we need to talk in private." Garnet says as with a gesture Pearl and Amethyst follow
"Oh… okay," Diana says a little disappointed
"What about me?" Steven asks
"Watch her, just make sure she's comfortable….. And doesn't get into any trouble." Garnet instructed. Saying that last part to Steven in a whisper
Steven nods and gives a salute. Making Garnet smile as the temple doors opened and they entered
"If ya hurt him, I'll kick your butt!" Amethyst yells
"I promise no harm will come to him on my watch," Diana says proudly. Making Amethyst grumble as the door closed
"Soooooo, what do you want to do?" Steven asks Diana unsure of what he should be doing
"I am but a guest in your home, I am yours," Diana says with a bow
"Heh, right," Steven says a little weirded out
"Oh! We can just play one of my video games until they're done." Steven says going up to his bed area
"Video game... I saw soldiers playing those in the rest area on those little glow up screens." Diana said following
"Oh, those are phone games. This is a console game." Steven says pointing to his TV as he turned on his game console
"This is my favorite game, and I think you'll like it," Steven says as it boots up
LONELY BLADE
"Show me the true mark of a swordsman!"
Diana's blade instantly sliced into the TV destroying it
"I believe you require better training regimes. This opponent is pathetic." Diana says, sheaving her blade
"I….. really should've seen that coming," Steven says with a sigh, happy she didn't destroy the console. As he sighed, he looked at Diana and saw her white jacket was covered in dirt
"Oh, your jacket's all messed up," Steven says
"Oh, it is. I was never the biggest fan of these clothes. They're so restrictive." Diana says
"Well, I can at least wash it for you. We have a washing machine. We can use the warp pad to reach it." Steven says
"Oh… how close is it?" Diana asks
Steven warped onto the hand where they keep the washing machine. As he steps off the pad, Diana leaped onto the hand with a THUD landing beside him.
"Alright, give me your jacket, and I'll clean it up," Steven says as Diana hands him the jacket
"Here you can wear this," Steven says tossing Diana a black T-shirt
Diana opened up the shirt to see 'MR. UNIVERSE' printed on it. As she put on the shirt, she finally took a moment to look out at the sea.
"Oh, wow, it's beautiful. It's almost like Themyscira." Diana says in wonder
"What's Tem..meskara like?" Steven asked as he bumbled with that word. Earning a giggle from Diana.
"Themyscira." She corrected the young boy. "It's a beautiful island ruled by my mother, Hippolyta. Ruler of the amazons. Brave women who pride our combat prowess. And yet, we never have any wars. No crimes. No technology. Every citizen looks after one another as sisters." She took a deep breath. The sea salt from the nearby waves on the beach reminding her of the shores at home.
"That sounds amazing! I wish I could see it!" Steven says amazed
"You could. But once you did, you would be killed on sight." Diana says simply
"... what?" Stevana asks needing a moment to process her statement
"Oh, men are forbidden on the island. It is the law that any man who steps on the island must be killed and then has his body removed. Something about their bodies poisoning the Earth or some other ridiculous thing I never believed." Diana says with a groan
"They would kill me?" Steven says worried
"Well… Maybe. You are a child and the son of Rose Quartz. That should give you some favor. Mother never was clear about what to do if it were a child-man. I think I remember something about castration." Diana muses
"What's castration?" Steven asks
"Oh well, that's when…." Diana was about to explain until she looked at Steven and realized what she was about to do
"Ehehehehe, nevermind…. You know, It's a shame outsider are not allowed. My sisters would have loved to see the Crystal Gems after all these millennia, and I'm sure they would love to meet you as well." Diana says with a genuine smile
"Well, maybe you can bring them over, we can have a huge dinner," Steven says
"That sounds lovely but impossible. I am the only Amazon to leave the island for thousands of years. And I think I'll be the only one for a long time." Diana says
"Why?" Steven asks
"My sisters have always had…. Low opinions of mans' world. But we can no longer stay complacent on the island when the whole world is at threat!" Diana says proudly
"A threat? What threat?! Like Brainiac!?" Steven asks worriedly
"It….. is nothing you need to worry about. We have just come from a victorious battle, and I am already trying to throw worry upon you. I shall explain in time, but now let's not worry" Diana says, looking at a worried Steven letting out a sigh as she sat down and looked out to the ocean
"You know, today I have seen more of the world than the whole month I have been locked away," Diana says with a sigh
"Really?" Steven says curiously
"Yes. How am I supposed to defend the world, when I've seen so little of it?" Diana groans
"Well, Beach City isn't the world. But it can be a start. You wanna look around town?" Steven asks
"...You know what…..I would like that! I am going to experience the world! Show me Beach City, Steven! Show me a whole new world!" Diana says proudly raising her fist in the air
Grumble
"Sounds like your hungry. Luckily I know a ton of places where we can eat on the boardwalk!" Steven says enthusiastically
"Then let's go!" Diana said happily as she grabbed Steven slinging him under her shoulder
Steven let out a yelp as Diana jumped off the hand onto the sand with a small BOOM. Steven couldn't help but laugh from the exhilaration as he looked up at Diana's smiling face. Though as the kicked up sand cleared, Diana came face to face with Lion. Diana let out a yelp dropping Steven and quickly drawing her sword while Lion simply yawned.
"What kind of beast is this?!" Diana yelled taking a stance
"WAIT! This isn't a beast! It's Lion!" Steven says walking up and petting his mane
"You ... control this creature?" Diana asks curiously
"Well, not really. He kinda does what he wants. But he does live in my house, eat my food, sometimes snuggles close to me at night." Steven listed
"OH! This your pet!" Diana says sheathing her blade
"Yes! You have pets on the island?" Steven asks
"Of course! Like my Pet Kanga, Jumpa. She's so sweet and playful, and makes the cutest little sound when you scratch her behind the ears." Diana said with a loving sigh. She then smiled and began to scratch Lion behind the ears getting a pleased growl
"Come on! Let's go to the first stop of our tour!" Steven says as he guides Diana and Lion to the Boardwalk
"Lars! Cleaning out the drinks cooler was your job today!" Sadie pouted as her co-worker, unsurprisingly, didn't get around to doing his daily tasks
"What's the big deal?" Lars simply shrugged it off "It's not like anyone actually gets anything from…" The ring for the entrance brought the two out of their argument, alongside a familiar cheery voice. "Hi, Lars! Hi Sadie!" Steven eagerly greeted as he held the hand of a new face behind him. Both of the teens couldn't help but stare at the tall, beautiful figure that followed him in.
"Hello, citizens of Beach City" Diana greeted the two Confused as they just stared and gaped at her. "Did I not greet them properly? Does Beach City have a different etiquette I should know about?"
Sadie leaned over the counter. Her eyes still locked onto the tall stranger as she whispered, "Steven...do, you know this woman?"
"Yep. This is my new friend Diana. She helped me and the gems earlier today, so I'm showing her around town." Steven answered
"It is a pleasure to meet you," Diana remembered how Steve showed her a greeting customed called the handshake. So she stretched her arm out towards the two blushing clerks. Sadie hesitantly brought her hand to hers. Blushing as she felt the woman's firm grip.
"S-so what brings you to Beach City?!" Lars asked nervously. Trying to give a confident grin as he leaned on the counter."Steven has offered to give me a tour of his homeland and sample your world's cuisine," Diana explained.
'Never thought I'd get the chance to talk to a foreign lady' The two teens thought as Diana's accent signaled she from another country.
"Speaking of which. Can we buy the variety dozen pack?" Steven asked as he got his wallet out.
"One the house!" Lars immediately shouted as he started to pick out one of each flavor for the order.
"Technically...we-we're not allowed to give that many donuts away" Sadies nervously muttered. "But...a friend of Steven is a friend of mine" She gave a bashful smile to Diana
"Wow! Thanks so much, you guys!" Steven's eyes beamed as he was handed a box of donuts.
Steven opened the box, and Diana marveled at the treats inside. She looked at the colors and designs at each donut, amazed by how it looked. Not only that but the smell, she could smell the sweetness from them. She couldn't help but think of these pastries like flowers the looked and smelled amazing. But now she was about to test out the taste, picking up one with a star design and taking a bite. Within a second, her eyes sparkled as her taste buds sparkled. She shoved the rest of it in her mouth, taking in all the taste.
"This-is-INCREDIBLE! This is an amazing creation, you and your mate should be so proud." Diana said happily as she took two more from the box
"MATE?!" Lars and Sadie yelled blushing
"It was a pleasure meeting the two of you." Diana gave a small bow before she and the boy left the store. Leaving Lars and Sadie in a pile of flustered teenage awkwardness. Several seconds passed before Lars was able to kill the silence.
"How does Steven know so many hot babes?!" Earning him a jab in the side from Sadie
"So what's next?" Diana asks as she stuffed her face with the two donuts
"Now, you get the full Beach City experience!" Steven says excitedly
Steven and Diana spent a good hour and a half together, the boy showing the Amazon every corner of Beach City. Diana took in all the sights and tastes.
Steven and Diana sat on a bench talking with the Cool Kids. Buck was giving Steven the thumbs up while Sour Cream was blushing looking at Diana. The Amazon had a strip of licorice in her mouth as she showed off her blade to Jenny, who was looking at it with interest.
Next, they were walking down the street passing Barb the mail woman who waved to them as they licked ice cream.
Diana was looking up in wonder at the Funland sign Steven gesturing her to follow.
They were at the Ball throwing game, the booth having a hole in it and broken bottles on the ground. Steven had a nervous smile, Mr. Smiley looking shocked, and Diana very pleased
Next the Test your strength, Steven and Mr. Smiley looking up in the sky in amazement as Diana used the hammer. Knocking the bell off and shooting the weight into the sky.
The Two were then riding the Carousel. Steven having the time of his life while Diana let out a yelp nearly falling off due to Onion coming out of a hatch on the base of the ride
They were then in the arcade, Steven once again trying to stop Diana from slashing a cabinet.
Steven clapped as he watched Diana on the Dance Cabinet. A smile formed on her face as she matched the steps on the screen.
Next, there was a fighter game. Diana grumbling having lost while Steven smiled at her
The two were then on a Beat'em up Cabinet. The two happily button-mashing away as they focused on the game.
Finally, the two were on Roller Coaster, Diana marveled as she was at the peak of the coaster able to see all of Beach City and Ocean, the sun about to set on the town. Her eyes sparkled as she looked upon the world, and then the drop came, and there was just screaming
Steven and Diana sat in Fish Stew Pizza as they were surrounded by snacks and prizes won from their crusade through Funland. Diana let out a relaxed sigh as she took a bite from the cheesy slice, savoring the taste.
"Such an exquisite taste. Such a melding of ingredients. No one on Themyscira could think up such a dish." Diana says
"Well, you can thank the Italians for that…, or was it the Chinese?" Steven said taking a moment to think
"Sir Kofi, you are a master of your craft!" Diana says to Mr. Pizza
"Happy that you acknowledge it. And nice to have a friend of Steven's who doesn't destroy my business." Kofi says happily
"Can't exactly blame you for that though, when she came in with that crazy sword and shield," Kiki said with a chuckle
"That is a fierce woman!" Nanefua said looking at Diana
Steven and Diana laughed as they laughed and ate all the pizza. Once they finished, Diana picked up a large stuffed Kangaroo she won from one of the games at Funland. She couldn't help but giggle as she squeezed it, getting a hearty squeak from it.
"Steven, thank you for showing around Beach City. This place is wonderful!" Diana says smiling
"Oh well, we're just a little town," Steven says bashfully
"No, Steven. This place, these people. Everyone is so happy! This disproves everything my sisters said about man's world!" Diana says excitedly
"What did they say?" Steven asks
"That means' world was barbaric, cold, cruel, and disgusting," Diana says
"Those words are….. A little harsh." Steven says concerned
"But seeing all off Beach City showed all of those were untrue….. Okay, the disgusting part may have exaggerated, but still." Diana says. "I hope I can show my mother all this. Maybe she'll trust my judgment better."
"Wh-what is your mom like?" Steven asks, Curious about Diana's life back home. The Amazonian let out a small sigh as the duo made their way to a bench on the boardwalk.
"My mother…" Diana began. Trying to compose herself. "Is rather stern. She can be rather annoying always barking orders 'Diana don't do this, Diana don't do that, Diana your not ready for this' on and on squawking like a bird. It really grated me….. But she was also my idol." Diana says with a small smile
"She was everyone's idol. Strong, Brave, wise, and beautiful everyone looked up to her. She is the greatest Amazon." Diana says
"Wow must've been easy for your dad to fall in love with her," Steven says
"Dad?" Diana was confused by this word at first. "Oh! I heard about those back at the base! N-no. I don't have a dad." Diana says simply
"What?! Everyone has a dad! Did he leave or something?" Steven asks
"No. You see, I was not born the traditional way like others of mans' world are. I was given life by Zeus." Diana says
"The god of…. Lightning Zeus?" Steven asked, surprised.
Diana nodded before she continued. "I was merely a doll made out of clay before he breathed life into me."
"You were clay? Like a statue?" Steven asks
"Yes, made from the sands of Themyscira. My mother walked the beach one night and spent it forming me. Once she was finished, she prayed to the gods for a daughter like the one she made of clay, and the gods answered her." Diana says
"You're like Pinocchio! You became a real girl!" Steven says amazed
Diana gave him a small smile. Confused by the name, but considered it might be a compliment.
"My mother says that I was a gift from the god's something she would treasure to the end of everything. Though I think that thought process may have skewered her judgment in regards to my training." Diana said Steven looking at her curiously
"She would always coddle me as if I were still a soft piece of clay. She'd have to tone down training or spend hours inside reading history when everyone else was outside training to be warriors. I mean, I'm an Amazon too. I should've been with them. If it wasn't for Antiope, I would've never properly learned to use a sword." Diana grumbled
"Maybe she just wanted you to be safe?" Steven suggested
"I know she did, but I wasn't going to be a small child forever. I needed to be ready." Diana said annoyed
"But despite all my boasting right now, I wonder if I am truly ready," Diana said unsure of herself
Diana sighed as she put the seethed sword on the table and looked at it.
"I heard so many tales of the war, and all my mother had achieved and done to bring the Amazon's to victory. During her time in Man's world, she was given a name by your people….. Wonder Woman. She was beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, and inexplicable. Truly one of a kind." Diana said as she pulled out the blade looking at her reflection.
"I can't help but think sometimes, how can I measure up to that? Holding this blade now, I can feel its weight. The weight of her legend and accomplishments, it's overwhelming. How can I even begin to live up to that?" Steven began to reflect on those words. Finding himself in the same boat.
"All I know about my mom is what the gems and my dad told me about her." He began. "They told me how they kept them together after everything that's happened during and after the war. About how she and dad found each other. But...they act...kinda lost without her. I...sometimes, I don't know if I'll be able to do half the things she did for everyone." Steven said a little unsure. Diana hearing it in his voice
"But despite that, I still try to do my best and help them any way I can," Steven says hopefully
"I….. I can't be Rose Quartz. But I can still be the best Steven I can be. And you should try to be the best Diana you can be, and I think you are doing a cool job so far!" Steven says.
Diana looked at Steven, amazed by his words, and couldn't help but smile at him as she let out a small laugh.
"Your words are kind Steven. you certainly live up to that aspect of your mother." Diana says happily
"If it means anything I think your already a Wonder Woman, Diana." Steven praised her, earning a small smile from the Amazonian
"There you two are!" A shrill voice broke them out of their conversation. Steven suddenly found himself in the long thing arms of Pear as she held him close to her. "Did she trick you?! Did she say anything bad to you! Oh, I swear if-"
"Pearl.." Garnet began, calmly placing a hand on her shoulder. "Let me handle this." Pearl stepped back, still keeping Steven close. But before the leader of the Crystal Gems could say anything, another familiar voice rang out.
"Diana!" Everyone turned to see the soldier rushing to them. He stopped once he reached them, taking a moment to catch his breath.
"Oh...h-hi, Steve." Diana gave a nervous smile at the sight of him
"Oh! So you're Mr. Trevor?" Steven smiled. "Diana says, you're a nice person. It's glad to meet you."
"Aw, don't tell me those army chumps are back!" Amethyst got her whip out. "You're not taking Steven again this time!" She warned as she firmly tugged at her weapon.
"Take it easy! I'm here for her." Steve said, motioning at Diana. "Diana, do you know how much trouble we'll be in once my superiors find out you're here? Why did you do that?!"
"I wanted to go outside, so I did, it's that simple," Diana says
"Diana, you just can't run off like this." Steve groaned
"Why not?! I had a wonderful day! I met my heroes, and spent an amazing day with my new friend Steven Universe." Diana said gesturing to Steven
"Hello," Steven said extending his hand
"Hi, Steve Trevor, nice to meet ya," Steve says shaking his hand
"Steve, This place is amazing. Everyone is so happy and friendly, the sea is beautiful, the air is clear, and the food… OH SWEET HERA THE FOOD STEVE!" Diana said shaking him
"Yeah Pizza is a hell of a thing," Steve says slightly confused
"I'm sorry, do you work for the government?" Pearl asks Diana
"More like she's bunking with the government." Steve quips
"Listen you-!" Pearl growls
"Hey, Hey, I get it. After last time you not really trusting of men in uniform, I get it. But trust me, I am not here to bring harm to any of you." Steve says defensively
"You can trust him Crystal Gems. Steve Trevor is an honorable man." Diana praises the gems looking at her suspiciously
"If Diana trusts him, so do I," Steven says making Diana smile
"Thanks, kid, but now me and Diana got to go!" Steve says taking Diana's hand
"How did you find me, anyway?" Diana asks, in response Steve pulled out his phone showing a series of pictures of Diana, Steven, and the Cool Kids
"Hey, how'd you get these?" Diana says amazed
"Social Media, now come on," Steve says
"Wait we have questions for her!" Pearl says
"Yes, they can help us in the battle against Ares!" Diana says
"Ares?" Garnet said
"Yes, I know the society fought against him before, but he has returned I am sure of it. Can't you feel his presence?" Diana says
"Diana, not in front of civilians," Steve says looking at the Pizza family
"We will meet again Crystal Gems, and we will combat this evil together. And Steven…. Thank you for showing me the wonders of man's world." Diana says, making Steven smile as she and Steve left. Pearl wanted to chase them, but a gesture from Garnet told her to let it go as Steven waved goodbye.
Steve and Diana walked down the boardwalk to a jeep, Diana as happy as she could be while Steve looked exhausted.
"I'm sorry I left without telling you, Steve. But I had to see them." Diana said excitedly
"Diana….. Just tell me next time. Etta almost had a heart attack when I asked her where you went." Steve said pinching
"Steve, is all of man's world like Beach City?" Diana asked looking around one more time
"I wish if it were, you wouldn't need people like me," Steve said with a smirk
"I want it to be. I swear upon my blade, I will make the world a place where everyone can smile as they do here, a place where everyone can live peaceful and happy." Diana says proudly looking out to the ocean
"Hm, whatever you say, princess," Steve says with a chuckle a small part of him believing that it was something she could do
(Note: And there we go Steven and Diana, hanging out a having fun. A few bits of lore and Diana hinting at her reason for coming to mans world. How will this pan out, you'll have to wait and see. But seriously me and my partner had a ball with this chapter and writing Diana. With the heart of a warrior and the curiosity of a child. These two are a lot more similar than you think once you take a step back and look. She didn't wear her costume, but trust me it's coming. The next chapter will start kicking things off in this story trust me. Until then if you enjoyed what you've read leave a comment, I will reply ASAP. ;)