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The Replica charged at both Garnet and Steven. Garnet summoned her gauntlets while Steven summoned his shield.
Steven was starting to get even more exhausted from summoning his third shield. He only used one or two usually, but three was way too much.
The Replica threw a punch at Garnet, only for it to be blocked by Steven's shield.
Garnet jumped behind The Replica and than fired her gauntlets at him. The Replica saw this than summoned his own shield. As he blocked it, Steven came up behind him and punched him in the back.
The Replica stumbled forward in pain as he turned towards Steven in anger.
Garnet re-summoned her gauntlets and soon charged at the Replica.
Steven followed her lead as he started charging at the Replica on the opposite direction.
The Replica looked at both of them and than got angry.
"Enough!" The Replica exclaimed as he summoned his bubble, blocking both of the attacks.
Both Steven and Garnet hit the bubble shield with both of their fists, which they thought was the Replica.
The Replica raised both of his hands and pink electricity engulfed the bubble as it electrocuted Steven and Garnet.
Steven and Garnet yelled in pain as they were pushed back by the electric shock.
Garnet was injuries but not as nearly as Steven was. Garnet struggled to get up as the Replica got rid of his bubble.
The Replica than charged up another beam from his gem. His gem glowed brightly as a pink blast with an electric aura around it was shot at Garnet.
Garnet struggled for a second, but soon got up and jumped out of the way. The Replica concentrated for a second and summoned Rose's sword.
The Replica charged at Garnet with full force. He than swung his sword in her direction, only for her to catch it in mid air. The Replica than did a huge jump that made him get up behind her and than punched her in the back.
She was about to hit the ground until she suddenly landed on her hands and tripped the Replica with her feet.
The Replica grunted as it was forced down.
Garnet soon got up and jumped back, making some distance between her and the Replica.
The Replica got up with a growl, dusting himself off.
Steven was right behind him, ready to attack.
"Don't even think about attacking from behind unless you want you're arm teared off." The Replica threatened with a smirk, fully knowing Steven was behind him.
The Replica than turned to Steven. "It seems you don't have the courage to face me head on. You like to take me on when my back is turned. Shameful really."
Steven just stared at him, unfazed from the Replica mocking him.
"You know what? I'm done with both of you at this point. It's time for both of you to die. Starting with...you!" The Replica rushed after Garnet at high speed. Before she could react, The Replica punched her in the face, making her hit the ground with a thud.
She grunted as she struggled to get up.
"Garnet!" Steven yelled in worry, running towards the Replica. Steven than threw a punch at him, only for it to be blocked. The Replica grinned and punched Steven in the gut.
Steven coughed up blood as he slowly fell to his knees. The Replica only stared.
"What a disgrace you are." The Replica spat, walking towards Garnet who still struggled to get up.
The Replica than kicked Garnet so hard that she was sent flying towards the right.
Garnet groaned in pain as she was kicked.
The Replica charged up his gem once again. This time, the gem glowed brighter than ever before.
"Die." The Replica muttered as he shot out a big pink beam at her. Garnet could barely move from the Replica's attack.
If that hit her, she would be done for. Suddenly...
BOOM!
A big explosion occurred from where Garnet was. The Replica smiled in satisfaction.
As the smoke receded, he widened his eyes in anger and shock.
What he was seeing was a big bubble shield surrounding Garnet. And the person who was controlling it was none other than Steven.
Steven struggled to strengthen the shield as he slowly fell to his knees. The shield collapsed and Steven was then seen breathing hard.
Garnet was shocked by this, but The Replica seemed angry.
"I-I won't let you hurt my friends anymore!" Steven stated, breathing heavily.
The Replica clenched his fists in fury.
"If that's how you want to play it then so be it!" Out of nowhere, The Replica charged at Steven. Steven didn't even see it coming as the Replica punched him in the chin, sending him back.
The Replica wasn't finished and began to punch Steven in the face multiple times. He than punched Steven in the stomach so hard that Steven's eyes widened as he fell to the ground on his back with a thud.
As he was on the ground, Steven felt as if he were chocking on something. When he opened his mouth he saw a red substance on his clothes and face. He just threw up blood.
"It was fun playing with you, but I think it's time for you're life to end." The Replica chuckled, walking up to Steven's body which was on the ground.
Garnet felt helpless as she struggled to get up. She used all the strength she could muster and succeeded in getting up.
She than charged at the Replica, her gauntlets at the ready.
The Replica grabbed Steven by his shirt and lifted him up. This only made Garnet charge faster.
Seeing her coming, the Replica raised his hand and with a blast of air, he sent Garnet back to the ground.
Not about to stop, Garnet got back to her feet and charged at him once again. She was surprised though as she crashed into something. "What the..?" Reaching out her hand, she felt that there was some kind of invisible wall or something in front of her.
It was crazy. How could their be a wall there when just a second ago there wasn't one? Crazy or not, Garnet tried to break it with her gauntlets, but to no avail.
"Hahaha! You won't be able to break that wall I created. It's made of solid crystal and since Steven over here has a pure mind, it won't break unless I destroy it myself. I was able to make one since I'm a part of him." The Replica chuckled as he explained.
Garnet couldn't accept that it was all over. She just couldn't. But things we're looking pretty hopeless at this point. "You can say goodbye to Steven now." Hearing that she looked up. She kept on trying with all her strength to make a dent in the wall, but it stays in tact.
The Replica smirked and punched Steven into the air. Steven started flying as he could barely move. Once he hit the ground, the Replica smiled in satisfaction.
He than charged up his gem once again and aimed it at Steven, who now, wasn't moving. But, Garnet knew he was alive because she saw him breathing.
The Replica's gem than started to to be engulfed in pink electricity.
"Goodbye, Steven." And with that, The Replica shot the pink beam from his gem at Steven.
"STEVEN NO!" Garnet screamed as she kept punching the wall in worry and anger.
The blast hit Steven on full force as he yelled out in pain. All the while his gem side looked on laughing.
On the outside, Amethyst, Pearl, and Connie were waiting for any signs of Steven waking up. They knew a great battle was occurring inside of him, and they hoped Garnet would be able to help him as much as she could.
All of a sudden, a scream could be heard coming from Steven. All eyes turned to Steven as he started tossing and turning while screaming in bed. Everyone ran towards him.
"Hang in there pal." Amethyst thought, uneasy.
All three of them didn't like the feeling of this. Steven's aura started getting tense. Soon, he's aura felt as if evil and darkness was consuming him.
A huge gust of wind came from Steven as the others tried to figure out what was going on.
On the inside, there was bright flash of light. As it diminished, Garnet opened her eyes and saw that the Replica vanished and that Steven was laying on the ground. He wasn't moving nor was he breathing. He had burn marks all over his legs and arms, and had bruises and scratches all around his body. His clothing was soaked in blood and some of it had ripped off.
Garnet thought he was dead, but than, Steven started to twitch. It was a miracle to say the least. Garnet ran up to him. The invisible wall also vanished.
Garnet came up to Steven and rested his head on her lap." Steven wake up! Can you hear me? Please wake up!"
"Hahaha! It's over, you've all lost. Now nothing will stop me. I'd destroy you myself, but I'll let Steven handle you." The Replica's voice could be heard echoing inside his head.
Suddenly, Steven's wounds were healed completely, and he started to wake up.
Garnett didn't know what to think. Why would The Replica heal him when he wanted to kill him?
On the outside, all three of them shielded their eyes from the gust of wind coming from Steven. Suddenly it disappeared. It was eerily quiet as well. Their was tension too. A tension that seemed dark and evil.
All of them opened their eyes and saw that Steven was not n his bed anymore.
"What the? Where did Steven go?" Pearl asked, panicked.
"T-there's no way he could have gotten up, he was unconscious the whole time." Connie stated. By now, everyone was looking around the room to see if Steven was near by.
"I'm right here." Everyone slowly turned around at the sound of Steven's voice.
"Steven, you scared almost scared us to death!" Pearl states, relieved. Steven didn't say a word.
Pearl felt something strange with Steven. He felt...different.
Connie's eyes widened."Oh no..."
Steven smirked. "It's time for you all to die."
On the inside, Garnet still had Steven in her arms as he began to wake up.
"Steven, are you alright?!" Garnet asked. What happened next really shocked her.
Steven than out of nowhere punched her in the face. Garnet rubbed her cheek. She expected Steven to be happy that both of them were alive. Then that happened.
"Why did you do that Steven?" Garnet asked, still in shock as she got up slowly.
Steven than got in a fighting pose, summoning his shield. "Steven?" Garnet asked, even more confused.
"You're not the real Garnet! You're just my gem side trying to mess with my head. Well it's NOT going to work!" And with that, Steven charged at Garnet with all the strength he had.
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