Looks like this arc is almost done. We've reached the half way mark once again. Sorry if this arc is really boring. I had to scrap most of my ideas for this arc because of a stupid authors block. Now everything is rushed and all over the place, to the point where it's repetitive. I can't say the same for the next arc though. Next arc will feature new and old enemies with a creepy and eerie tone. To make sure I don't make the mistake I did with this arc, I will increase the Haunted arc's length by five. So, 20 total chapters for the next arc. It's going to be the best one yet, promise! Now, onto the chapter!
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Pearl slowly walked over to the window to see where the noise came from, prepared for anything.
Cassiterite didn't have enough time to get to another location, and they would definitely hear her if she did.
Steven groaned in his bed, tossing and turning very roughly. This got Pearl's attention and she quickly ran up to Steven to see if he was okay.
Cassiterite sighed in relief as she got out her communicator once again to see who called her. She growled at who it was.
It was Onyx. Cassiterite rolled her eyes and quickly went back down to the beach. She than re-called Onyx to see what she wanted.
A small hologram formed on her communicator as the transmission went through.
Onyx had black hair all the way down to her waist, dark blue eyes, and her skin was a dark grey. She also had gem on her forehead.
"You know I don't like being ignored, especially when I have orders from White Diamond." Onyx explained. She had a rather soft but serious voice.
"Just get to the point, Onyx." Cassiterite demanded as she continued walking on the beach.
"White Diamond wants to make sure everything was going okay with you on Earth. You haven't been keeping in touch lately and we were starting to get concerned for you're well being." Onyx stated.
"It's been fine. My mission is going perfectly and the Crystal Gems should be disposed of in about a month." Cassiterite explained. Onyx seemed upset.
"A month?! Cassiterite, we need you back here in at least weak!" Onyx exclaimed.
"I don't work very well under pressure, especially on a time limit. This type of mission can't be rushed. Tell White Diamond I will be back as soon as I can." Cassiterite stated.
"But-" Before Onyx could protest, Cassiterite turned off her communicator, ending the call.
She than continued walking.
In Steven's mind...
Steven was being kicked, punched, and shoved, not being able to defend himself. The Replica was not giving him any mercy.
"You ungrateful little brat!" The Replica suddenly punched Steven in the nose, sending him into the ground.
Steven groaned in pain as he checked his nose. He looked at his finger and saw that their was blood. He was now bleeding from his nose as well.
Steven had scratches and bruises all over his body.
"Give up." The Replica stated with a smirk.
"No way. If you're going to take my body, you're going to have to kill me for it." Steven stated, breathing hard. The Replica just shrugged.
"Fine, that can be arranged." Suddenly, The Replica charged after him with full force.
Steven could barely move his body, much less defend himself.
But he couldn't give up. He couldn't.
Steven dodged the attack by jumping to the right. The Replica figured that so he charged up another energy beam from his gem and instantly shot it at him.
Steven saw this however, and got out his shield to block the attack. He than began to charge at the Replica with all the strength he could muster. Steven started throwing punch after punch at The Replica, but he just dogged them with ease.
The Replica grinned and instantly punched Steven in the throat. He than punched Steven in the stomach. Steven went down on his knees, trying smooth the pain in both his throat and stomach.
"And apparently you suck at fighting, not that I'm all that surprised." The Replica mused, kicking Steven in the chin, making him flip a few times before hitting the ground on his stomach.
Steven groaned in pain as he struggled to get up once again.
The Replica walked over to him and without warning, kicked him in the stomach. Steven collapsed on the floor once again, this time not getting up.
The Replica's gem started to glow once again as he was about to launch a full powered energy beam.
Steven moved his head and looked at the Replica. If that hit him, he's done for.
As the gem glowed brighter, Steven thought this was the end.
"Later." The Replica remarked with an evil smirk.
All of a sudden, The Replica could feel a presence, as if someone were in here. Out of nowhere, he was soon kicked in the cheek by an unknown figure.
The Replica went flying to the left as he hit the ground.
Steven slowly opened his eyes as he saw his savior. His eyes widened in shock. It was Garnet.
Garnet looked at the Replica, but than turned to Steven. Garnet helped him back up as he just looked at her.
"Garnet, how did you get in here!?" Steven asked, tears of joy in his eyes.
"It's complicated, but I'm here, and I'm ready to help." Garnet confidentially stated.
The Replica grumbled as he got back up, rubbing his cheek. He than smiled.
"How exactly did you get in here, Garnet?" The Replica asked, amused.
"Like I'd tell you. Anyways, I won't let you hurt Steven anymore!" Garnet exclaimed, determined. The Replica raised an eyebrow, than grinned.
"Looks like you have death wish, and I will be happy to oblige. I WILL KILL YOU AND STEVEN RIGHT HERE AND NOW!" The Replica screamed in anger, charging at the two of them.
Depending on the chapter sizes, I might have to extend this arc by two chapters. Theirs still one more fight I want to squeeze into this arc, but by how things are going, I might have to extend it. Nothing is official right now.
Hoped you all enjoyed and don't forget to review! :D
