Might as well update fast before I go on some random hiatus in the future.
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Later That Day...
Steven couldn't understand what was happening to him lately. Nothing like this has ever happened to him before, why was it starting now?
"Ugh, what's going on with me!?" Steven stated as he laid back in his bed, clutching his head in frustration.
"You already know the answer to that..." Steven suddenly heard a voice coming from...inside his head.
At first Steven was confused, but then realized that it was the replica, talking to him in his head.
"What!? How are you talking inside my head!" Steven exclaimed to himself, luckily no one was around to hear him talking to "himself" and mistakingly think he was crazy.
"We are the same person, Steven. This is my mind just as it is yours. Unfortunately, I can't have full control of this body thanks to you. However..." The replica stopped.
"W-what?" Steven asked, wondering why the replica stopped.
"However, I can take control of you whether you like it or not. I can't take control right now because I am not strong enough. But when I am, I will be taking that body of yours." The replica declared.
"No...No you're not! This my body and mines alone. Now can you please leave me alone!?" Steven asked in annoyance. The replica just laughed.
"I suppose I'll leave you alone for the rest of the night. But I will be sure to return tomorrow." The copy stated.
Steven cringed at what the copy said. Tomorrow was his birthday.
"Why tomorrow? It's my birthday. Can't you come back the day after that, or maybe not come back at all?" Steven asked.
"It's OUR birthday. You think it's fair for you to enjoy your birthday and not mines? I'll be sure to pop in and give the gems along with the rest of you're friends a BIG surprise. Hehe."
Steven growled at that. Great.
"Later...Steven." The replica stated as he exited the kid's mind.
"Great, just great." Steven complained.
Later that night, Steven was able to finally get a goodnight's rest. Steven smiled in his sleep, enjoying it while it lasted.
In the morning...
"Steven! STEVEN! WAKE UP!" Pearl yelled at a sleeping Steven.
Steven opened his eyes slowly as he looked up at Pearl.
"Oh, Steven I got so worried. You weren't waking up! I thought something happened to you!" An overly protective Pearl stated.
Steven rubbed his eyes, and then said, "Sorry Pearl, I just haven't been getting the proper sleep I need from those nightmar-I mean, I just slept so good last night that I didn't wanna wake up." Steven quickly interrupted himself, not wanting Pearl to worry about him.
"Well, okay. Anyways, get dressed, then follow me." Pearl commanded. Steven did just as he was told and followed Pearl outside the house.
He was then greeted with a poster that said "HAPPY 13th BIRTHDAY STEVEN!", along with all of his friends. Everyone was there, even Ronaldo.
"SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVEN!" The entire crowd of people yelled in unison, causing Steven to smile in pure happiness.
"Wow, thanks guys!" Steven thanked.
Everyone then came up to Steven and gave him a present. His favorite was Sadie's. She gave him a Donut coupon that gave him free donuts for the rest of the month.
Later into the day, everyone except Steven and the Gems, were dancing on the beach.
Steven was away from the crowd of dancing people and was on the other side of the shore, alone.
The Gems were in the house, Pearl thinking she should make the cake, while the rest of the people partied. Garnet said that she wouldn't unfuse because Steven had already seen Ruby and Sapphire, and that it wouldn't be that much of a surprise. Plus, Garnet told him that he would be yelled at by Ruby for making her split up from Sapphire, so he just decided to forget about it.
Steven looked out at the ocean. At first, he felt relaxed, but soon his head started hurting, and then began to hurt unimaginably.
"I told you I wanted to show up at our party, why are you so surprised?" Steven heard the replica in his head again, laughing at him.
"Could you please, leave me alone!" Steven yelled in a whisper, not wanting anyone else to hear.
"No, I told you already. You have been suppressing me for to long and I think it's time I took control." The replica stated with a chuckle.
Steven than realized that the pain his head wasn't a headache, it was his replica trying to take over.
"N-no way! Your not taking my body!" Steven said, struggling to keep the copy at bay.
"I don't get you, Steven. You have so much hidden power and potential, yet you choose not to use it. I bet the home world gems, or even the Crystal Gems would kill for a power like yours." The replica stated in a confused tone.
"I don't care about power, all I care about is my friends and family." Steven stated, clutching his head even harder.
"Heh, whatever. Ether way, I am taking your body, whether you like it or not." The replica stated as the pain in Steven's head got worse.
"Steven? Are you okay?" A voice came up behind him. Steven looked behind him and saw Connie.
"Y-yes Connie. I'm fine, just thinking about some stuff." Steven lied. This wasn't good.
"You're a pretty good liar. I admire that." The replica complemented in a sick and evil tone.
"Well, okay. You know, you can always talk to me if you have to much on you're mind and need someone to talk to." Connie stated.
"Yeah Connie. Can I be alone now please, I need a minute." Steven choked out in a bit of pain. Connie noticed this.
"All this pain can be avoided if you would just give in. Come on, you know you want to." The replica was now starting to get annoying, but now that Connie was here, Steven was getting worried that the replica would take over and hurt her.
"Hey, are you sure you're okay? You seem stressed out..." Connie asked once again.
"YES CONNIE I AM FINE! CAN YOU PLEASE LEAVE ME ALONE NOW!?" Steven suddenly shouted. Connie backed up in surprise.
Steven couldn't believe it, he actually yelled at one of his friends. He actually yelled at Connie.
"I see you're anger is rising. Good, that's giving me even more power. Now, just give in." The replica said.
"I-I'm sorry Connie. I just have a lot on my mind right now. I just need some space." Steven stated.
"THATS IT, I'M TAKING YOUR BODY RIGHT NOW!" The replica yelled in impatience.
Soon, the pain in Steven's head became unbearable. But then, the pain stopped.
Steven closed his eyes, and opened them once again, with a evil smirk on his face.
"S-Steven?" Connie stated, noticing the tenseness coming from the boy.
"Connie, why don't you go back to the party. I'll talk to Steven." A voice came up behind them, and it was revealed that it was Garnet.
"Well, o-okay." Connie quickly walked away.
"Connie, what's going on?" A worried Pearl asked, coming out of the house with Amethyst.
"Steven's acting weird. Garnet decided that she would talk to him." Connie stated, pointing at the Gem hybrid and the Gem fusion.
Back with Steven and Garnet...
"What do you want, Garnet?" Steven asked harshly, to Garnet's surprise.
Garnet adjusted her shades and then began to speak. "I don't know what's wrong with you Steven, but I suggest you stop it. It's you're Birthday, so why are you acting this way?"
"Oh don't give me that crap! You and I both know that you would rather have Rose than me, so stop acting like you care!" Steven hissed in anger.
"That's not true Steven. It happened for a reason. Why are you even saying all this stuff?" Garnet asked.
"Because I want to. It's obvious you and the rest of the Crystal Gems don't care, so why should I believe a single thing you say. Ha. Jasper was right, you are a shameless display." Steven mocked. Garnet's eyes widened under her shades. Steven had crossed the line with that one.
"What!?"
"You heard me. You rely on fusion to get you're powers. That's why you're so strong. I bet if Ruby and Sapphire were separated, both of you would be weak and be easy to defeat. Shameful." Steven stated shaking his head.
Anger was rising in Garnet, mostly on Ruby's side.
"Now if you'll excuse me, I really want be alone." Steven said with a chuckle.
Out of no where, a punch sent Steven flying into the water. It was revealed that the punch came from Garnet.
Steven emerged from the water with a cough, a bruise forming on his cheek. Steven only smirked.
By this time, the people who were dancing noticed this and stopped. Amethyst and Pearl ran up to Garnet.
"Why did you do that!?" Pearl asked in anger.
"I don't know what's gotten into him, but that's not Steven!" Garnet exclaimed.
Steven had a twisted grin on his face.
"This'll be fun." Steven thought in his mind.
Sorry if this chapter seems rushed people. I wrote this chapter in the middle of the night and was to sleepy to write more. I hope I don't get flamed because of it. Well, I couldn't reach 2000 words this time, but I guess this is close enough. Sorry everyone :(.
