Snippet Star 29

Tales of an (actual) Resistance 4

Genre: Humor/Drama/Adventure

Pairs: Undecided

Parody: Steven Universe/Ben 10 (Various minor crossovers)

AU-Type: Canon-esque (Possible Sequel to Possession of Pink, divergences are made)

Tags: Leo ends up in quite the predicament, Worldbuilding, Other alien species are introduced, Leo leads the resistance,

Note: This will be an AU, we're ignoring "Doug Out" onwards. With White Diamond using Earth as her entertainment, she'd ensure Earth would be left alone. I will acknowledge the Movie, however, but we're ignoring everything else.

-First Mission Arc 2-

The team had re-converged at the main deck after a few hours apart when the Shippo used the ship to speak through the ship's PA system that they were in the system nearing their destination. Leo had come out decked in his improved gear much to the crew's surprise. A black, sleeveless, skin-tight jumpsuit with minor padding and straps toward the sides; thin throwing knives on the legs; arm and shin guards; fingerless gloves; red scarf obscuring most of the face, and black zipper boots. He also wore a black Matrix styled trench-coat which was the remnant from a previous battle armor set up.

"Whoa, that's rather intimidating." Shar said as Leo pulled the scarf down to expose his mouth.

"Figured it'd be par for the course." Leo said looking over the monitor. "Ok, from what I see, there's one planet that has a warp pad. Also has sustainable oxygen. Shall we prepare for landing?"

Nods all around and Shippo yipped 'Ship!' as he piloted the ship down towards it. Scarlet took over the console to allow the sphere to open up to allow the ship in.

"Honestly, because the Peridots are all set to work with the same code, it's really easy to hack their shit if you know what you are doing." Scarlet said as Shippo landed the ship not too far from the warp pad. "The Diamonds don't even bother to dabble in what goes into the mechanics or have the code updated…just add new code on top of old code every Era of gems."

"And seeing that they don't expect anyone order than Peridots to know how to code…" Shar remarked. "Then, why is the Resistance not taking advantage of this?"

"If it's anything like Earth then coding is a pain in the ass to learn. And in war, there's no time to fuck it up. Plus, I'm assuming you need a Gem console to practice with an isolated signal, so they don't get wise." Leo reasoned.

"Right on the fucking money." Scarlet said as the ship gave the all clear. "Ready your weapons, and let's go."

"By the way, I used some of that stuff the Resistance gave us to make some weapons. There's only one prototype that's useable now, but I did what I could." Leo said showing the team some of the weapons. "Shar, I wasn't aware of what you used for a regular weapon."

"I use my Proto-Tool. Albedo made it as thanks for me saving him a few years back, and I've modified it as I used it to push it further. It's got many modes for support and combat." Shar said producing it out from its tiny capsule box on her waist. "It's just stored in a compact node when I'm off-duty. I should be having it on my back, but what did you make?"

"I made an emergency pistol. Modeled it after the Paralyzer from Metroid and a few other sources." Leo said taking it out and demonstrating its uses. "It can fire electrical shocks with a laser mode or a stun mode, and covert into an electrical whip. Even has a port compartment for it to be charged with power."

"I'll take it." Scarlet said taking it up. "For one, I could take to have a weapon not from my gem."

"Other than that, I just upped my energy pistols with parts from the standard issue pistol I was given. My bodysuit even takes from the standard issue Resistance Suit they give me with the rocket boots and life support system." Leo said before getting out his sword. "Of course, even with the Omnitrix, I'll still carry my nodachi, Dawnbreaker."

Shar got on her Resistance Suit and the three descended from the ship onto the planet, which was a garden in ruin with withered flowers everywhere.

"Yup, this is Pink's work. For someone who cares about organic life, she does a shitty job maintaining it." Scarlet said as Shar turned on her Proto-Tool's flashlight.

"Pink Diamond?" A voice said as the three drawn their weapons aimed to see a lone gem.

She looked miserable and rather filthy covered in dirt and grass stains. She had black cartoonish eyes and her hair was styled into a pair of heart-shaped buns. Her top was white with more rounded pink sleeves, she had puffy magenta shorts, and a pair of big magenta shoes.

"No…way. I…I think I know her." Leo said going back into the ship before coming back. "Sheena had drawn her out once, and I never bothered to read the entry she wrote about it. I just looked it over…I didn't know where the garden was, but I do know who she is."

He looked it over and simply cringed before looking at Spinel with a look of pity.

"I'm sorry, Spinel. That I have to tell you this." Leo said before having to explain everything.

Spinel did not take it well at all breaking down to shapeshifter into a more 'aggressive' form of herself. Her palette was darker, she was taller, and her gem flipped upside-down. She still had her pink complexion and magenta eyes. Her nose was still small, but pointy. Her magenta hair was restyled into a pair of spiky pigtails. She also has three black lines underneath both of her eyes reminiscent of running mascara. Her clothing now consisted of a dark magenta top, puffy pointed hot pink sleeves, puffy magenta shorts, hot pink wrist-length gloves, white stockings, and a pair of magenta knee-high pointy boots. She screamed and tried to punch Leo who caught the fist with a pained look on his face.

"Why?! Why?! Why did she leave me behind?!" Spinel wailed tears streaming down her face.

He just pulled Spinel into a hug letting her cry her eyes out as Shar and Scarlet had to try to calm Spinel down which took an hour…or three.

"So…from what you told me, Pink gave up her physical form to make a scapegoat in her son but she's somehow a ghost that can possess humans. And that's how she got your friend killed. Well, why not go after her?" Spinel asked.

"Because she's the least of my and your problem. Right now, she's off being an ass somewhere while the Diamond Authority is wiping out life across the galaxy. Spinel, I…I want to ask if you would join us. I know you don't have much of a reason to fight for your people or us, but I can promise you a few things. Friendship and a shot at revenge." Leo said earnestly.

"You had me at friendship." Spinel said. "You're at least better company than that weird blue creature."

"Say what now?" Shar said as Spinel made her explanation. "So, Simian is here?"

"Scarlet, take Spinel inside the ship and clean her up. Shar and I will hunt Simian down." Leo said taking the lead.

[Cues: Metroid Fusion OST – Sector 2 (TRO)]

"Ok, anything I should about Simian? Abilities?" Leo said as he and Shar walked down the path.

"His species is fairly agile and strong. They're similar to that superhero in your media, Spider Man. The webbing they fire from their tails." Shar said as Leo nodded.

"Well, I guess I'm going to have to give the watch a test run." Leo thought as he sensed out the area before saying, "He's not far."

"I sense him now." Shar said as they broke into a run.

What they found was Simian's ship with a camp set up with the main monkey himself on his communicator to which was connection to a holographic screen showing a Gem.

"Hessonite, how can I help you? Need more arms?" Simian said wryly.

"Nuclear Fusion Grenades. I need about three dozen. They served their use well on my last campaign." Hessonite said excitedly. "I will be arriving at the planet in about an hour."

"I'll have them ready as long as you have my payment." Simian said as Hessonite hang up.

Shar was infuriated at the fact that he was selling to Gems. Crime lords and general scum she could tolerate but helping their enemy in the war was something she could not forgive. She leapt out of hiding and shot at him. Simian dodged the shot, but it destroyed his fire pit.

"Oh…how long were you watching?" Simian said nervously. "Because I can explai-WHOA!"

"Save it, you lowlife piece of garbage. How can did you sell to those under the Diamond Authority?!" Shar said continuing to shoot at him.

"It's just business, kid. It's nothing personal, she pays well, and I make a profit." Simian said nonchalantly before using a spray of webs on her trapping her to a tree.

Leo looked to his Omnitrix and hit the button as it shot up 'beckoning' for him to select an alien. He turned the dial looking through the ten wondering which up to even pick. He stopped at one and went down pushing it down as he felt himself consumed with energy.

[Cues: Ben 10 OST – Transformation Theme]

What everyone else would see is a green flash, but not the mutation that Leo could feel like his atom being reorganized. His body changed to a humanoid plant with green skin, one eye in the middle of his face, four vine-like legs, four long fingers on his hands, flytrap-shaped flaps with teeth covering his head, and pods on his back. Leo opened his mouth looking down at his hands before springing into action. His outfit was refitted for the alien form. His Omnitrix symbol was on a black and green belt on his waist.

[Music Ends]

"A Flourana…" Simian said in confusion. "You're with her?"

"So, that's what this species is called." Leo thought before saying, "Yeah, and you got a death warrant with your name on it!"

Leo realized he was a plant alien, so he attempted to sink his legs into the soil and grow vines to restrain which worked. Vines with forget-me-not flowers on it rose up grabbing Simian's legs and tail as he struggled to reach for something.

"Figures you Resisters would bring an overgrown weed here." Simian said getting a blowtorch burning the vines around his feet and tail. "But all plants burn."

Leo noticed his hands gaining a sharpness like thorns and grinned as he cut Shar free before stating that Simian was all his. Simian swapped a blowtorch for a flamethrower. Leo snagged one of the black pods on his back and throw it at Simian which exploded into a cloud of smoke. A slightly burned Leo dove into the garden. On the other side of the garden, Scarlet was re-activated the garden computer's self-care program causing the pouring of rain across the garden. Something that Leo took all advantage sending out vines to grab the flamethrower before lunging at him slashing at his chest. Simian was able to smack with the end of his flamethrower sending Leo into the dirt.

"You got fight, kid. But you're a bit too green for m-URRKK!" Simian said before he was impaled by an energy blade from Shar's Proto-Tool. "Well shit…I forgot about your partner."

Leo got out rubbing the burn on his cheek that was slowly healing as he walked up to Simian.

"Tch, the Resistance sent you to kill me, didn't they? I guess I shouldn't be surprised." Simian said as blood poured down his mouth. "Not like it matters…"

"It really doesn't." Leo said before decapitating him.

BEEP! BEEP! Leo looked down at the Omnitrix symbol which the hourglass part was flashing red before a red light consumed him returning him to his human form. Leo thought it was the end the Omnitrix flash and he felt pain. Green energy had spider out into his veins and his body felt like it was on fire and his cells were repairing itself. It was like going through surgery without getting anything to numb. After a minute, the glow faded, and Leo oddly felt stronger. He even noticed the burns and bruises were gone.

"Did those three add a Zenkai feature to my watch? Questions for later?" He thought before turning to Shar who tore out her Proto-Tool out of Simian's body.

"Not bad." Shar said with a wry smile.

"I got lucky." Leo admitted. "But we still have to deal with Hessonite, but we can set a trap."

(A/N: Getting into the groove of writing this miniseries, and well…I really enjoy doing space adventures like this to where I'm asking why Steven Universe not do anything with Lars and the Off-Colors. They could have used them for world-building, development, and what not. But we get nothing. Ugh, the worldbuilding in Steven Universe is flat out poorly done.)