A/N: Hello everyone, I am back with chapter five of this story. Here, Steven meets with Doctor Trudeau and we start with the first major arc.
Disclaimer: I don't own Steven Universe
It was a new day in Beach City. Steven woke up, showered, dressed, took his medicine and ate breakfast. He then went outside and waited. His father Greg arrived and drove him to his meeting. Steven arrived, checked in and wait. Doctor Trudeau took him in to the office.
"Nice to see you." said Doctor Trudeau.
Steven laid on the couch.
"How's it been?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
Steven took a deep breath,
"Mostly okay." answered Steven.
"Tell me what happened." requested Doctor Trudeau.
"I was hanging out with friends and one asked me about what happened...that day." answered Steven.
"How'd you handle it?" asked Doctor Trudeau worried.
"It was tough and it's been nagging me." answered Steven.
"How bad is it?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
"It's been...manageable." answered Steven.
"That's good." replied Doctor Trudeau.
"It's still hurt me." noted Steven sadly.
"Have you had any...negative thoughts?" asked Doctor Trudeau concerned.
"You mean...suicidal." answered Steven.
"Yes." confirmed Doctor Trudeau.
"It was depression, but not that bad." said Steven.
Doctor Trudeau let out a sigh of relief.
"That is good to hear." said Doctor Trudeau.
Steven nodded his head.
"I felt guilty about Jenny...the one who asked." confessed Steven.
"Why?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
"I hope she doesn't blame herself for me getting upset." answered Steven.
"Have you talked to her?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
"No." answered Steven flatly.
Doctor Trudeau rubbed his chin.
"I had a friend send her a message." said Steven.
"Have you heard back?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
"No." answered Steven.
Steven shook his head.
"I should be okay." added Steven hopeful.
"Maybe you should talk to her yourself." proposed Doctor Trudeau.
"Okay." agreed Steven.
"Anything else bothering you?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
"I've been so pre-occupied with the incident with the gems from Home World that nothing else has crossed my mind." explained Steven.
"Have you ever been there?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
"No." answered Steven.
Steven bit her lower lip.
"Maybe I shouldn't considering my mom." added Steven.
"I take it things wouldn't go well." mused Doctor Trudeau.
"I'd probably be killed." laughed Steven sadly.
"Then you definitely shouldn't go." stated Doctor Trudeau.
"Yeah." replied Steven.
Steven tapped his right knee.
"I do want to see what it's like. I think Pearl might miss it...sometimes." confessed Steven.
"How bad does she miss it?" asked Doctor Trudeau curious.
"She would never turn against us if that's what you're asking." answered Steven.
Doctor Trudeau smiled a bit.
"Good to hear that." said Doctor Trudeau.
Steven looked at the ceiling.
"I would like to see Home World." admitted Steven.
"That is where your mother is from." noted Doctor Trudeau.
"The others could never join me." said Steven coldly.
"It sounds like things would not turn out well if she did." said Doctor Trudeau.
"They'd be..." began Steven.
Steven's next word would have been "shattered" but, he was unable to say this word.
"Don't push yourself." said Doctor Trudeau.
Steven let out a relieved sigh.
"Thanks." said Steven.
Steven nervously scratched his right leg.
"I wish I could make up for what I did." confessed Steven.
"It doesn't sound like gems have family or anyone you could talk with." mused Doctor Trudeau.
"Nope." said Steven softly.
Doctor Trudeau thought for a moment.
"I know it must be hard, but you cannot dwell on this." requested Doctor Trudeau.
"How do I get over this?" asked Steven.
"I am afraid that is not exactly easy." answered Doctor Trudeau.
Steven groaned.
"I know you don't want to hear that." said Doctor Trudeau.
"Nope." confirmed Steven.
"But, I can assure you these feelings are the correct response." said Doctor Trudeau.
"That's good." replied Steven.
Steven rubbed the back of his neck.
"That actually makes me feel better." admitted Steven.
Doctor Trudeau smiled back.
"Good to hear." said Doctor Trudeau.
Steven and Doctor Trudeau continued talking until the meeting ended. The meeting became more casual after the heavier stuff was dealt with. Steven got his appointment for next time and left. Greg drove his son back to Beach City talking the way though Greg noted Steven seemed distracted. Steven got out at the car wash and walked the rest of the way home. Once there, Steven was surprised to see Lapis, Peridot, Topaz and Connie.
"Steven!" cried Lapis excitedly.
"What are you guys doing here?" asked Steven.
Steven walked over to the.
"We decided to see you." answered Peridot.
"The three of us felt like it had been too long." added Topaz.
Steven reached the group and kissed Connie.
"I'm happy to see you here." stated Steven.
"How'd your meeting go?" asked Pearl curiously.
"Good." answered Steven.
"What did you talk about?" asked Amethyst.
"I talked about how things have gone." answered Steven.
"Did you talk about..." began Connie.
"I need to talk with Jenny." answered Steven.
"I talked to Sadie and she said things went well." noted Connie.
"Oh good." sighed Steven in relief.
"See, things are okay Steven." said Garnet.
"Yeah." mused Steven.
Steven shook his head.
"Pearl, what is Homeworld like?" asked Steven.
Everyone was surprised by this.
"It's...I'm not sure how to describe it." answered Pearl uneasy.
"Garnet, what is Homeworld like?" asked Steven.
"I'd rather not talk about it." answered Garnet uncomfortable.
"Lapis, what is Homeworld like?" asked Steven.
"I...can't." answered Lapis distressed.
"Peridot, what is Home World like?" asked Steven.
"It's complicated." answered Lapis on edge.
Finally, Steven turned to Topaz.
"Topaz, what is Homeworld like?" asked Steven.
"Please stop this." requested Garnet.
"I just want a freaking answer!" exclaimed Steven frustrated.
"It's...ridged." said Lapis.
The others seemed to relent a bit.
"Home World doesn't have the same ideals of "democracy" that humans have." noted Pearl.
"There's a strict hierarchy and you cannot move up." added Garnet.
"Sounds like feudalism." mused Connie.
"You mean that systems humans used like a century ago?" asked Amethyst.
"Yeah." answered Connie.
Connie thought for a moment.
"Or the caste system in India." added Connie.
"That's a good way to put it." noted Pearl.
Pearl used her gem to project a pyramid.
"You're born into the level you will be a part of your entire life. As a Pearl, I am at the bottom." explained Pearl.
"Rubies are barely above Pearls while Sapphires are near the top." added Garnet.
"Why is Homeworld so against fusion?" asked Connie.
"They seen is as only a tool for war." answered Peridot.
"Why is that?" asked Amethyst interested.
"I'm not exactly sure." answered Garnet.
"What about fusions of different gems?" asked Steven.
"Strictly forbidden." answered Topaz flatly.
"Something I've wondered, how many gems can fuse at once?" asked Steven.
Topaz snapped her head.
"Good question." said Connie.
"I don't think there's a limit." answered Garnet.
"But Homeworld sees them as monsters." said Topaz stunned.
Pearl turned off the projection from her gem.
"Topaz, is there something you have to tell us?" asked Pearl.
"Before colonization of Earth, I was on Homeworld when rumors of a monster spread." began Topaz.
"I remember that. Blue Diamond sent out forces to hunt it down." noted Garnet.
"Those forces where Aquamarine and I on our first mission together." continued Topaz.
Topaz rubbed her left arm with her right arm.
"The "monster" was a multiple gem fusion and I met after Aquamarine and I split up to search." continued Topaz.
"But, I recall the rumors being proven false." said Pearl.
"As a fusion myself, I couldn't betray her. I lied to Aquamarine and we reported back nothing." concluded Topaz.
"What happened to her?" asked Steven worried.
"She's probably hiding on Homeworld." answered Topaz.
"If they fine her..." began Connie.
"She'll be shattered." noted Peridot grimly.
Steven clenched his fists.
"Then we have to save her." stated Steven.
"What?" asked Lapis concerned.
"We have to." said Steven.
"It's far too dangerous!" declared Pearl.
"If we leave here there and she's caught you know what will happen." said Steven.
"I forbid it!" exclaimed Pearl.
"I don't care if its dangerous! I need to do this!" cried Steven.
Pearl hung her head and sighed.
"You're just like your mother." noted Pearl, with a faint smile.
Pearl shook her head.
"Let's do this." said Pearl.
"I'd love to off Yellow Diamond again!" declared Peridot.
"I've always wanted to see Homeworld." shrugged Amethyst.
"If gems are in need then it's our duty to help them." said Garnet.
"But how are we gonna get there?" asked Amethyst.
"My ship is still at the Funland." answered Topaz.
"Then let's get ready." said Steven.
A/N: That is where we'll end this chapter. The fusion Topaz was talking about is Fluorite and it's a call back to my earlier story called "Off Colors" though I don't know if these two are in the same universe. It was more of a nice reference that helped get the plot going. Next time, the Crystal Gems prepare for their rescue mission. Please review.