A/N: Hello everyone, I am back with chapter twenty - seven of this story. Here, we prepare for the wedding.
Disclaimer: I don't own Steven Universe
It was the next day in Beach City. The sunny was shining and word of the wedding had spread quickly. At the home, the couple to be was seated on the couch. The rest of the Crystal Gems and Greg where nearby.
"Now, I don't know much about weddings. But, I studied up on the matter." said Pearl.
"I already you you will do your best." said Sapphire.
"I thought that's why Greg was here." noted Amethyst.
"Well...Rose and I weren't married." noted Greg.
"But...you know about marriage." said Lapis unsure.
"Yes." answered Greg.
"That'll work!" declared Peridot excited.
"Now, who will be the bride and who will be the groom?" asked Pearl.
"Ruby will be the bride and I shall be the groom." answered Sapphire.
"I kinda pictured it going the other way." confessed Lapis.
"We decided to change things up." explained Ruby.
"Nothing wrong with that." shrugged Greg.
"So...this marriage thing is confusing." noted Topaz.
"Think of it kinda like fusion." said Amethyst.
"Whatever it is, I can't wait!" declared Bismuth.
Peridot looked around
"Where's Steven?" asked Peridot.
"He had to do some errands for the wedding." answered Amethyst.
"We raised him so well." cooed Ruby.
"How much is there to do?" asked Topaz.
"A lot from what I have gathered." answered Pearl.
"Well, let's get down to Bismuth!" declared the titular gem.
"Greg, you're our expert so you have the floor." said Pearl.
"Okay then." said Greg.
Greg cleared his throat.
"First, we need a venue." began Greg.
"I don't care. Whatever Sapphire wants." said Ruby.
"I was about to say the same thing." noted Sapphire.
The two began talking in a lovey - dovey manner.
"They really are my favorite couple." noted Bismuth.
"They remind me of me when I'm separated." added Topaz.
"How about the beach." proposed Greg.
Ruby and Sapphire nodded their approval.
"Now attendance." said Greg.
Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl and Bismuth winced.
"It's not that simple..." began Bismuth.
"Most of our friends are bubbled in the Burning Room." explained Pearl.
"Corruption sucks." huffed Amethyst.
'What about the locals?" asked Sapphire.
"I'm sure they would attend." answered Pearl surprised.
"That would be nice." agreed Ruby.
"I'll work on the invitation letters!" declared Pearl happily.
"I'm sure Mayor Nanefuea would be willing to help." shrugged Amethyst.
"She has proven to be a competent leader." stated Pearl.
"Plus she doesn't hit on you like Dewey." joked Amethyst.
Pearl rolled her eyes.
"Oh, can I invite Sheena?" asked Pearl.
"Of course." answered Sapphire.
"She is your girlfriend." added Ruby.
"I still can't believe you're dating a human." said Bismuth.
"Sheena is special." said Pearl blushing.
"Pearl's got a girlfriend." said Amethyst teasing.
"Let's focus on the wedding." suggested Greg.
The others settled back in.
"We'll need a ring bearer." noted Greg.
"I've got you covered!" declared Bismuth.
"What do we need rings for?" asked Topaz.
"Humans wear them as a symbol for their union." answered Pearl.
"Maybe I should consider a wedding." thought Topaz.
"We'll need a flower girl." continued Greg.
"What for?" asked Bismuth.
"Tosses flowers to decoration." answered Pearl.
Lapis nudged Peridot.
"You could do that." said Lapis.
"What do you say?" asked Greg.
"I shall carry out my duty with the utmost!" declared Perdiot.
The other giggled.
"Now, we should focus on vows." said Greg.
"What are vows?" asked Amethyst.
"A promise to be together." answered Greg.
"Are there ones we follow or do we write or own?" asked Ruby.
"There are ones that are written, but some couples do their own." answered Greg.
"I think we should do our own." suggested Sapphire.
As Ruby agreed, Greg looked around.
"Hey, where's Steven?" asked Greg.
"He had other wedding plans to work on." answered Pearl.
Greg let out a sigh of relief.
"He can officiate." decided Greg.
None one had a problem with this.
"He's been gone since the morning." noted Amethyst concerned.
"Don't worry, Connie is with him." revealed Pearl.
As they continued, Steven and Connie wandered around town, Steven had told the gems we doing his own plans for the wedding while he told Connie the wedding planning was delayed. In reality, he just needed a break. The walked around before heading just outside of town. They went to the cliff overlooking Beach City and sat there. Steven was in a state of peace as he watched Beach City from below.
"You seem to be enjoying yourself." mused Connie happily.
"This is nice, isn't it?" asked Steven.
"The view is beautiful." answered Connie.
"I meant, there's no fighting. It's peace and quiet." explained Steven.
"With all the stuff we've dealt with, this is a nice change of pace." agreed Connie.
"When was the last time we had a day like this where we could just relax?" asked Steven.
"Seems like it's been a while." answered Connie flatly.
"Of course, we have the wedding coming up." mused Steven.
"I'm so excited!" declared Connie.
Connie stopped and rubbed the back of her neck.
"I...invited my parents to attend." noted Connie.
"Awesome. It'll be nice to have them there." replied Steven.
"I knew you wouldn't mind. It was the not telling you that worried me a bit." confessed Connie.
"That doesn't bug me one bit." stated Steven.
"Good." sighed Connie.
A few second of silence passed.
"So...are you excited?" asked Connie.
"For the wedding." guessed Steven.
"Of course." answered Connie, excited herself.
"The wedding it's self will be fun..." began Steven.
"What's wrong?" asked Connie worried.
"There's so much to do. It feels like too much." answered Steven.
Connie put a hand on the right should of Steven.
"Listen, it's okay to feel worried. Just don't let it overtake you." said Connie.
Steven took a moment then gulped.
"It's not just the wedding." admitted Steven.
"What else is it?" asked Connie.
"Aquamarine and Emerald." answered Steven flatly.
"Oh yeah. They are out there." mused Connie.
Connie saw Steven getting upset.
"Well, we haven't seen them in a while." stated Connie.
"Which means we're probably due." said Steven morbidly.
Steven could feel his anxiety rising.
"You don't know that." replied Connie.
"But you don't know they won't!" declared Steven.
Steven began to have a panic attack.
"Steven!" cried Connie.
Connie put her hand on Steven's shoulders.
"You need to relax! Take deep breaths!" declared Connie.
Steven tried to do as Connie said.
"I can't freak out." thought Connie.
Connie took a second to calm herself.
"I'm right here. Nobody is going to hurt." said Connie gently.
Connie noticed Steven fighting to regain control.
"Take deep breaths. Everything is fine." said Connie softly.
Steven took deep breaths and was able to calm himself down.
"How do you feel?" asked Connie.
"A lot better thanks to you." answered Steven grateful.
Connie blushed.
"It was nothing." said Connie humble.
Steven stood up.
"I think we should head back." said Steven.
Connie got up too.
"Okay." agreed Connie.
The two headed back home. It didn't take long for the wedding to take place. Steven stood anxious as he waited. Th citizens of Beach City, Connie's parents and the gems sat in chairs. Finally, Ruby and Sapphire approached one after the other. Taking a moment, Steven cleared his throat more to give himself an extra second to prepare. Finally, Steven was ready to begin.
"Dearly beloved..." began Steven.
Steven heard an ominous chuckle.
"Um..." stammered Steven.
Steven shook his head.
"Gotta focus." thought Steven.
After a second, he was ready to continue.
"We are gathered here today to join Ruby and Sapphire in matrimony." continued Steven.
Steven heard another ominous chuckled.
"Uh..." began Steven.
Steven noticed all eyes where on him and he felt his heart racing.
"You can do this." thought Steven.
Steven shook his head.
"If anyone has any reason these two should not be wed, speak now or forever hold your peace." said Steven.
"We do." said two familiar voices.
The sky turned gray and the ground began to shake.
"Oh no." said Steven horrified.
Aquamarine and Emerald arrived...except they where giant.
"This can't be happening!" cried Steven in horror.
Bismuth jumped up.
"Let's go!" declared Bismuth.
Bismuth, Peridot and Lapis jumped into battle. However, Aquamarine fired from her wand and the three to disintegrate.
"No!" screamed Steven.
Ruby and Aquamarine joined Amethyst and Pearl to form Alexandrite. However, Alexandrite was dwarfed by Aquamarine and Emerald.
"Oh no." said Steven.
Steven could only watch Emerald crushed Alexandrite under her giant fist.
"Guys!" cried Steven.
Emerald lifted her foot and crushed the Beach City residents including Greg.
"Oh..." stammered Steven horrified.
"Steven!" cried Connie.
Connie managed to escaped being crushed and ran toward Steven.
"Connie!" cried Steven.
Aquamarine picked Connie up with her left hand.
"Don't hurt her!" exclaimed Steven.
Aquamarine put her right hand on the head of Connie and ripped it off.
"No!" cried Steven horrified.
The two giants closed in on Steven...who promptly shot up in his bed.
"It was a nightmare." sighed Steven.
Steven laid back down.
"This sucks." groaned Steven.
A/N: That's where we're going to end things. Originally, I was going to split up this chapter focusing on Sapphire and the next on Ruby. However, it would be too redundant so I did it this way instead. Plus, this is overall better form a narrative sense. Next time, Steven goes on the hunt. Please review.