A/N: Hello everyone, I am back with chapter fifteen. Here, Steven visits with Doctor Trudeau while the Ruby Squad encounter someone.
Disclaimer: I don't own Steven Universe
It was a new day in Beach City, Steven Quartz Universe awoke and began his day. Of course, he made sure to take his medicine. Once breakfast was over, Steven went outside and waited until his father picked him up. Greg drove Steven and himself to the office of Doctor Trudeau. Once the time came, Steven went into the doctor's office.
"Steven, how are you?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
"Crazy." answered Steven.
"Tell me." requested Doctor Trudeau.
Steven recounted his entire mission on Homeworld.
"That's it." concluded Steven.
Doctor Trudeau took a moment.
"That must have been a hectic affair." mused Doctor Trudeau.
"Yeah." confirmed Steven.
Doctor Trudeau took a moment.
"Now...you said a friend was killed and revived by your tears turning him into a pink zombie - like creature." noted Doctor Trudeau surprised.
"I know it sounds weird." admitted Steven.
"I hope you understand if I'm a bit skeptical." said Doctor Trudeau.
"Yeah. I get it. It would sound nuts to most people." replied Steven.
"Steven, I need to tell you this sounds like a case where Child Protective Services might need to get involved." revealed Doctor Trudeau.
"What?!" asked Steven horrified.
"You're telling stories of battling aliens, going into space and facing certain death. These are not suitable for a fourteen year old." explained Doctor Trudeau.
"But..." stammered Steven.
Doctor Trudeau handed Steven a tissue.
"I'm not going to." said Doctor Trudeau.
"You aren't?" asked Steven hopeful.
"No." answered Doctor Trudeau.
"Oh thank goodness." sighed Steven in relief.
"Because I don't believe you." admitted Doctor Trudeau.
Steven chuckled.
"I guess that's actually a good thing." mused Steven.
"I don't want to...but, if this is true I am required by law to do so." revealed Doctor Trudeau.
"I get it." replied Steven worried.
"Steven, I hope you understand." said Doctor Trudeau sympathetically.
Steven nodded his head.
"Yeah. I understand." said Steven.
"Let's change the subject." proposed Doctor Trudeau.
"What to?" asked Steven.
The two thought for a moment.
"How are you and Connie?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
Steven chuckled.
"I don't know if I could get by without her." answered Steven.
"You're really close." said Doctor Trudeau.
"Along with the gems, she's the most important person in my life." replied Steven.
Steven took a second.
"And my dad." added Steven.
"That's great to hear. It's always nice to have people who can rely on...especially when you're dealing with something like this." said Doctor Trudeau.
Steven smiled softly.
"Yes it is." confirmed Steven.
The two talked about casual stuff until the meeting ended.
"Well Steven, our time is up." noted Doctor Trudeau.
Steven got up.
"Until next time." said Steven.
Steven left said goodbye and left.
"I can't leave the gems. I won't." thought Steven.
Steven departed and greeted his father. Greg then drove the two back to Beach City. Greg offered to drive Steven home, but Steven insisted Greg could stop at his car wash then he'd walk home. Greg did so and Steven walked to the beach house where the gems where. Once there, Steven recounted his meeting including their discussion about CPS.
"Non one will take Steven away from us!" declared Pearl.
"If so, they'll have to go through me." said Amethyst.
Amethyst punched her left hand with her right fist.
"We don't need to get violent." said Steven.
"Steven is right." said Garnet.
The others turned their attention to her.
"I am certain Steven will stay with us." said Garnet.
"There's gotta be something we can do." replied Bismuth.
"Unfortunately, it's not that easy." noted Garnet.
"Steven does have...Rose Quartz's gem." added Topaz uneasy.
Steven placed his right hand over his stomach.
"They'll never leave Steven alone as long as Homeworld knows he has Rose's gem." mused Garnet.
"Oh man." groaned Steven.
Pearl knelt down and placed her hand on Steven's shoulder.
"Are you okay?" asked Pearl calmly.
Steven took a minute.
"Yeah." answered Steven.
"We got your back." said Amethyst.
Amethyst playfully slugged Steven in the arm.
"Ow." said Steven softly.
Steven rubbed his arms while Pearl gave Amethyst a disapproving glare.
"Amethyst is right. We won't let Homeworld or anyone else take you away from us." said Garnet.
The others agreed.
"Thank you." replied Steven gratefully.
Steven thought for a moment.
"Let's not tell Connie." proposed Steven, "I don't want to worry her."
Meanwhile, the Ruby Squad was out on a scouting mission. To their surprise, they didn't come across anyone while on the first scouting mission. Might be because they went out in the middle of the night when everyone as asleep. The Ruby Squad where staggering their way through the woods aimlessly.
"Still no signs of life." noted Doc.
"This is boring!" declared Army.
Army began stomping flowers.
"I'll smash Rose Quartz!" declared Army.
"Oh, are we stomping flowers now?" asked Leggy unsure.
"Not really." mused Doc.
"Oh well. It's making her happy." cooed Navy.
"We need to focus." noted Doc.
Army stopped and rejoined her comrades.
"That's better." said Navy.
"What do we do now?" asked Leggy.
Doc thought for a moment.
"I guess...we go back." said Doc.
Eyeball scowled at this.
"We haven't found the targets!" cried Army.
"And you won't." came a mysterious voice.
The Ruby Squad began looking around.
"Who are you?!" asked Army.
"Show yourself!" demanded Doc.
"We'd love to see you." added Navy.
A small figure landed.
"An Aquamarine." said Eyeball.
"Figured me out." said Aquamarine, in a sing-song tone.
The Ruby Squad shared uncertain glances.
"What are you doing here?" asked Navy.
Aquamarine snarled at this.
"I could ask you the same." noted Aquamarine.
"We're looking for the Cry..." began Leggy.
Navy quickly silenced her comrade.
"Don't tell her." said Navy.
Navy removed her hand.
"But, she's another gem." said Leggy.
"And she might be one of them." replied Navy.
Leggy gasped in horror.
"Now, you wouldn't happen to be looking for the Crystal Gems, would you?" asked Aquamarine smugly.
The Ruby Squad didn't know how to answer.
"That's a yes." said Aquamarine.
"Maybe we are." replied Doc.
Aquamarine let out a laugh.
"I know where they are." revealed Aquamarine.
The Ruby Squad gaped at this.
"Should we take her to Emerald?" asked Leggy.
Aquamarine's eyes shot open.
"The Diamonds sent an Emerald here!" cried Aquamarine stunned.
"Yes." said Army.
Aquamarine gulped nervously.
"Could they also be looking for me?" asked Aquamarine to herself.
Aquamarine thought for a moment.
"Do you know where on Earth you are?" asked Aquamarine.
The Ruby Squad gave wrong answers and began arguing among themselves.
"Well, these dumb Rubies aren't a threat." thought Aquamarine confidently.
Aquamarine cleared her throat.
"Take me to your Emerald." demanded Aquamarine.
"Fine." replied Eyeball.
The Ruby Squad reluctantly led Aquamarine to their ship. Emerald was in her chair with her back to the door.
"Oh you're back." said Emerald.
The Ruby Squad remained silent.
"Give me your report." demanded Emerald.
"This is quite the nice ship." mused Aquamarine.
Emerald jumped up and turned around.
"Nice to meet you." said Aquamarine.
"What's going on?" asked Emerald.
"We met on our scouting mission and led her here." answered Doc.
"I'm sure you're charmed." said Aquamarine arrogantly, "I'm..."
"The Aquamarine who failed in the same mission that I am currently on." stated Emerald.
Aquamarine scowled.
"You were in my report. An Aquamarine and Topaz where previously sent here to eliminate The Crystal Gems. The Topaz was revealed to turned traitor while the Aquamarine is still missing." said Emerald smugly.
"Those clods stole my ship!" declared Aquamarine.
"You shouldn't have failed at all." chuckled Emerald smugly.
"But, didn't you fail to stop the rebels when they raided Homeworld?" asked Leggy.
Emerald shot the Ruby a death stare while Aquamarine laughed.
"Now's who the failure?" asked Aquamarine.
Emerald snarled angrily.
"Let me guess, the Diamonds gave you a second chance?" asked Aquamarine.
Aquamarine rubbed her chin.
"You probably had to beg." added Aquamarine coldly.
Emerald blushed in embarrassment.
"Bingo." cooed Aquamarine.
"If I reported you to The Diamonds, you'd be shattered!" snapped Emerald.
"It seems we are in the same predicament." noted Aquamarine.
Emerald took a moment to calm down.
"It would seem so." replied Emerald.
A minute of uncertain silence followed.
"I have a proposal." revealed Aquamarine.
"I'm listening." said Emerald skeptical.
"How about I join you in you campaign." proposed Aquamarine.
"What's in it for you?" asked Emerald bluntly.
Aquamarine chuckled.
"You will tell the Diamonds you freed me from their terrible clutches. That is why I have been absent." answered Aquamarine.
"But, that's a lie." noted Leggy confused.
"She wants us to lie for her." said Navy.
"I help you take care of those traitors and you help keep me from being shattered." said Aquamarine.
Aquamarine extended her hand.
"What do you say?" asked Aquamarine.
Emerald mulled over the proposal.
"I'm in." answered Emerald.
Emerald and Aquamarine shook hands.
A/N: That's where we'll end things now. So, Aquamarine is back and has allied with Emerald to bring down The Crystal Gems. Also, the stuff with Steven and Doctor Trudeau is not over though it again should be noted Doctor Trudeau is not the bad guy. He has to follow the law. Next time, Connie spends time with Steven. Please review.