A/N: Hello everyone, I am back with chapter to of this story. Here, Steven and Connie help Mayor Dewey.
Disclaimer: I don't own Steven Universe
Steven awoke and started a new day. He showered, dressed and took his medicine. He then sat down and had breakfast. After Steven waited and soon Connie arrived. The two walked up the stairs to his bed and planned.
"So...what we going to do?" asked Steven unsure.
"We need to restore confidence in Mayor Dewey." answered Connie.
"How do we do that?" asked Steven.
"It's easier said than done." admitted Connie.
Steven frowned at this.
"I don't have any experience in this." noted Steven worried.
"Neither do I." confessed Connie.
Steven balled his fists which Connie noticed.
"But, I do take political science classes in school." said Connie.
Steven un-balled his fists and smiled softly.
"That's a relief." thought Connie.
"So...what do we do?" asked Steven.
Connie thought for a moment.
"If we back up Mayor Dewey then maybe that will help." proposed Connie.
"How?" asked Steven unsure.
"We are the defenders of Beach City and all of Earth. Maybe, we can use that to boost Dewey." proposed Connie.
Steven thought this over.
"That could work." said Steven optimistic.
Connie rubbed her chin.
"Could we get the gems to help?" asked Connie.
"I don't think they're interested." answered Steven.
"Plus, I don't think Pearl exactly likes Mayor Dewey." added Connie.
"Yeah." agreed Steven.
The two giggled.
"It's nice having such an easy challenge." admitted Connie.
"No invasions." began Steven.
"No battles." continued Connie.
"No life or death." concluded Steven flatly.
"Just nice and easy." said Connie.
Steven solemnly nodded his head.
"Things will be normal." chuckled Connie.
Steven sadly shook his head.
"Things can never go back to normal." stated Steven solemnly.
Connie rubbed her arm.
"Hey, let's stay optimistic." proposed Connie.
"Yeah." agreed Steven.
Connie let out an inward sigh.
"It is nice having a battle so...easy." admitted Steven, with a faint smile.
"Let's enjoy this nice time we have." said Connie.
Steven nodded his head in agreement.
"What do you say we do something together as boyfriend and girlfriend?" asked Connie.
Steven visible smiled at this.
"That sounds like a great idea." answered Steven.
Steven scratched his nose.
"But, what do we do?" asked Steven unsure.
Connie rubbed her chin in thought.
"We can figure that out later." answered Connie.
"That's fine." replied Steven.
"I'm glad you're okay." admitted Connie.
Steven smiled faintly.
"Thanks to you." shrugged Steven.
The two shared a kiss. They then headed out and made their way to city hall. Inside, Mayor Dewey was anxiously pacing in front of a large wall of paper. Steven and Connie both entered. Mayor Dewey stopped and chuckled happily upon seeing them. He had them close the door behind them. Steven and Connie shared awkward glance as they looked at the situation upon them.
"I'm so glad to see you here." said Mayor Dewey relieved.
"What's this?" asked Connie.
"A mapped out detail of all of the issues I face." answered Mayor Dewey.
"Your staff must really have put in work." replied Connie amazed.
Mayor Dewey rubbed the back of his neck.
"Actually, my son Buck is the one who helped me." admitted Mayor Dewey.
"What about your staff?" asked Steven surprised.
"They don't seem to have much confidence in me either." answered Mayor Dewey flatly.
"Hey. We'll help you." said Connie determinedly.
"As noted, most people seem to have lost confidence in me." began Mayor Dewey.
The Mayor frowned.
"But, there are others." noted the Mayor.
"What's the finical mismanagement charge?" asked Connie.
"I invested money in a large ice cream installment." answered Mayor Dewey.
"Oh yeah. Then Lars melted it after Sadie and I gave him a super hot donut because he faked a back injury." stated Steven.
"Not my best idea." sighed Mayor Dewey.
"We all make mistakes." replied Connie.
"The City Council was trying to oust me before Nanefua challenge me." revealed Mayor Dewey sadly.
"We can help rally support." said Steven.
"An opinion poll was held asking who people would vote for." stated Mayor Dewey.
"How many people where voting for you?" asked Connie.
"Only me." answered Mayor Dewey solemnly.
"Even my dad isn't voting for you?" asked Steven surprised.
"Mr. Universe is undecided." answered Mayor Dewey.
Mayor Dewey ran his hands through his hair.
"I can't believe it got this far." sighed Mayor Dewey sadly.
"Hey. Don't beat yourself up." said Connie.
"I didn't ask for this." said Mayor Dewey.
"What do you mean?" asked Connie surprised.
"I never asked to be mayor." answered Mayor Dewey.
"But, you ran and got elected." noted Steven confused.
"Beach City was founded by a Dewey and ever since we've run it. As a Dewey, I felt like I had no choice but to run for Mayor." explained Mayor Dewey.
Steven and Connie's eyes shot open in surprise.
"I had no idea." said Steven surprised.
"A Dewey has been mayor since Beach City founded." noted Mayor Dewey.
"What about Buck?" asked Connie.
"I know Buck has no interest in running for mayor." answered Mayor Dewey.
"If you don't want to be mayor, then resign." shrugged Steven.
"I can't. No Dewey has ever resigned." said Mayor Dewey flatly.
Dewey rubbed his eyes.
"I've never had a challenger before." admitted Mayor Dewey.
"Come to think of it, I don't remember anyone running against you." mused Steven.
"I've always run unopposed." said Mayor Dewey.
"Don't worry. You'll win." said Connie.
"Really?" asked Dewey hopeful.
"Sure." answered Steven.
"We'll put out a campaign making sure everyone knows you're a competent, capable mayor. Once we re-establish confidence in you, you're totally get re-elected." explained Connie.
"Totally." agreed Steven.
Mayor Dewey smiled.
"Thanks." sighed Mayor Dewey.
The group began their campaigning. However, it proved very difficult to repair the negative image that haunted Mayor Dewey. To make matters worse, Nanefua was doing so well a landslide victory for her was looking like a possibility. Connie and Steven talked to Jenny and Kiki when Nanefua entered. She issued a challenge for a public debate which Connie and Steven agreed to. The debate occurred on the beach a few days later.
"I don't know if I could do this." said Mayor Dewey worried.
"It's okay Mr. Mayor." replied Connie.
"We'll try and help you." added Steven.
Mayor Dewey smiled.
"Thanks kids." said Mayor Dewey.
Mr. Smiley took the stage.
"Thank you Beach City residences. I will be the moderator of this first Beach City mayoral debate." said Mr. Smiley.
The crowd applauded this.
"It looks like most of Beach City is here." mused Steven.
"First, the challenger Nanefua Pizza." said Mayor Smiley.
Nanefua took the stage to cheers.
"And, the incumbent Mayor William Dewey." said Mr. Smiley.
Mayor Dewey came out to dead silence.
"That's not good." muttered Connie.
"Mayor Dewey, you're opening statement." requested Mr. Smiley.
Mayor Dewey gulped.
"I...hello...so...it's nice to see you all...um..." began Mayor Dewey.
The crowd remained dead silent.
"I've been mayor for many years." noted Mayor Dewey.
"And we've attacked by aliens non-stop!" called Mr. Fryman.
"Not to mention losing the ocean!" added Jamie.
Mayor Dewey stammered.
"Um, your time is up." noted Mayor Dewey.
Mayor Dewey sighed in defeat.
"Nanefua, your opening statement." said Mayor Dewey.
"Citizens of Beach City. For too long we have dealt with a mayoralty that has been unprepared for the trouble we have been facing. From alien invasions to the loss of the ocean to investing the city's money into a giant bowl of ice cream that he didn't expect to melt. Mayor Dewey has been caught off guard. This is unacceptable." said Nanefua.
The citizens agreed with her.
"We've seen one of our struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to the recent battle." said Nanefua.
Steven felt his heart ache.
"Mayor Dewey has let us all down." said Nanefua.
The citizens cheered.
"We're screwed." thought Connie.
Mayor Dewey calmly composed himself.
"I've learned a lot as mayor. More than Nanefua." began Mayor Dewey.
The mayor took a moment.
"When you're the mayor, everything is your fault." noted Mayor Dewey sadly.
"What's going on?" asked Steven confused.
"When there's an alien invasion it's the mayor's fault. When the boardwalk has termites it's the mayor's fault. When the mayor crashes his mayor mobile into the power grid it's the mayor's fault." continued Mayor Dewey.
The mayor took a moment to sadly chuckle.
"We need to stop this division. We need to unite. We need to put Beach City above finger pointing and politics." said Mayor Dewey.
The mayor got an ovation from the crowd.
"He could do it." said Connie amazed.
"Mayor Dewey is right." admitted Nanefua.
Nanefua took a moment.
"I have been guilty of point my finger at the Mayor and that has gotten us nowhere. So now, I will hold out my hands for all of you. For us all to come together." said Nanefua.
Mayor Dewey took this in.
"Beach City needs a mayor who can unite the people...and that is Nanefua.
Everyone gasped at this.
"I'll help you transition." offered Mayor Dewey.
The mayor walked away.
"What are you doing?!" asked Steven surprised.
"Everyone was supporting you." added Connie.
"I need to do what is best for Beach City and that is to let Nanefua be the mayor." explained Dewey.
"What about no Dewey has ever resigned?" asked Steven.
"I did the right thing." answered Dewey.
"I guess that makes sense." admitted Connie.
"I never wanted to be mayor and now I'm free." said Dewey relieved.
Dewey walked away.
"Lucky guy, he gets to be free." whispered Steven.
"Are you okay?" asked Connie.
The two held hands.
"With you, I am." answered Steven.
A/N: That is where we'll end this chapter. So Mayor Dewey has resigned and Nanefua is mayor. Next time, Sadie hangs out with the Cool Kids. Please review.