A/N: Hello everyone, I am back with chapter thirty - four of this story. Here, we begin wrapping up.
Disclaimer: I don't own Steven Universe
The Crystal Gems returned home. They had freed Sapphire, captured Emerald and sent Aquamarine running so this mission was deemed a success. They sat around and relaxed after their victory.
"Nothing like a victory pump up your spirits!" declared Bismuth.
"I hear that!" exclaimed Amethyst.
Amethyst grabbed the milk out of the fridge.
"To G being back together!" declared Amethyst.
After her impromptu toast, Amethyst took off the top and began to guzzle the milk.
"Amethyst, please use a cup." requested Pearl sternly.
"Amethyst stopped.
"Fine." said Amethyst.
Amethyst filled a cup with milk and drank it all in one go.
"Thank you." replied Pearl.
Amethyst put the cup in the sink and the milk in the fridge.
"I gotta agree with your toast though." said Bismuth.
Bismuth threw her arm around Garnet.
"I'm thrilled to see my favorite couple back together." said Bismuth.
Garnet smiled.
"I'm thrilled to be back." said Garnet.
"I still wish we could have gotten Aquamarine too." confessed Peridot.
That lowered the mood notable.
"I could have flown after her." sighed Lapis.
Topaz shook her head.
"And Aquamarine would have lured you into a trap. I can say that as fact." replied Topaz.
"And you do know her better than anyone else." mused Bismuth.
"Exactly." said Topaz.
"Let's forget about what ifs." proposed Connie.
The others agreed to this.
"At least that's one less thing for us to worry about." said Pearl.
The others agreed knowing by 'us' she meant one specific person.
"Steven has been awfully quiet." thought Connie concerned.
Steven was slumped back with a lifeless look on his face.
"Hey Steven, how are you feeling?" asked Connie.
"Fine.' answered Steven.
"I'll bet you're happy that we got Emerald." said Amethyst.
"It's good." said Steven.
"I bet you're also happy Garnet is back together." said Lapis.
"Yeah I am." answered Steven.
The rest of the group shared worried looks.
"I know what you're thinking..." began Steven.
"You're being really flat and it's worrying us?" asked Peridot.
Steven nodded his head conforming.
"But I really am fine." said Steven.
Steven got up.
"I'm going to go for a walk." stated Steven.
"I'll join you." offered Pearl.
"We all will!" declared Peridot.
"Thanks guys, but I need to do this alone." said Steven.
Steven headed for the door.
"Are you sure you don't want us coming?" asked Amethyst.
Steven let out an annoyed sigh.
"Yes." answered Steven, staying calm.
Steven opened the door.
"I'll be back in a bit, but I've got my phone if you need me." said Steven.
With that, Steven departed.
"He'll be fine." said Garnet.
The others worriedly sat around.
"So, any clue what's bugging Steven now?" asked Amethyst.
Nobody had an answer.
"I don't see why he'd be upset." shrugged Lapis.
"Yeah. We won." added Peridot.
"But, Aquamarine did get away." noted Topaz.
"That very well could be the issue." said Pearl.
"She's been a pain in our butt for far too long." groaned Amethyst.
"I've know Aquamarine for a long time. She's very cunning so I'm not surprise she got away." said Topaz.
"Garnet, do you see us catching her?" asked Bismuth.
Garnet took a moment.
"Most visions say no." answered Garnet.
"Just freaking great." sighed Amethyst.
"However, almost three out of four visions show her not being anywhere near as big a threat." added Garnet.
"What does that mean?" asked Pearl.
"We're almost certainly going to see her again, but she wouldn't be around as often and she would as big of a threat." answered Garnet.
"That's a relief." replied Bismuth.
The gems noticed Connie looking out the window.
"You heard Garnet, Steven is going to be fine." noted Pearl.
Connie balled her fist.
"I'm going to see how he's doing." said Connie.
'But Connie..." began Pearl.
"I'm sorry, but I have to do this." stated Connie.
Connie walked out the door and after Steven.
"Should we go after her?" asked Lapis dryly.
"Garnet said Steven would be fine." noted Peridot.
"And know you know why." said Garnet.
Connie left and began her search for Steven. She looked around Beach City and asked people, but there was no sign of him. Getting a hunch Connie headed out of town to the cliff that gave a gave a view of the whole town. There was Steven sitting on the cliff and looking at Beach City. Connie silently walked up to Steven who said nothing. She then sat down next to him and yet he remained silent. Finally, Connie decided to break the silence.
"So...how are you doing?" asked Connie.
Steven sighed.
"I'm fine." answered Steven firmly.
Connie looked Steven in the eyes.
"I believe you." said Connie.
"Good." said Steven relieved.
"Then, why are you being so quiet?" asked Connie.
"Just talking it all in." answered Steven.
Steven looked out to the ocean.
"Things have been hectic lately." said Steven.
"Now we have peace." noted Connie.
Steven tense up.
"Aquamarine is out there..." began Jasper.
"Garnet says she won't be as a big of threat." noted Connie.
"Jasper is still bubbled." continued Steven.
"Like you said, she's still bubbled.
Steven looked up at the stars.
"But, it isn't over." said Steven worried.
Steven felt his anxiety growing.
"Yellow and Blue Diamond want me dead." noted Steven worried.
"We won't let that happen." replied Connie.
Steven let out a sad laugh.
"Easier said than done." groaned Steven.
"He's getting worried." thought Connie concerned.
Connie leaned on Steven.
"We'll all get through this together." said Connie.
Steven chuckled.
"What would I do without you?" asked Steven.
"You'd still be the same great guy you always are." answered Connie.
"But I wouldn't have you to anchor me down when I freak out." replied Steven.
"You have the gems." noted Connie.
Steven grimaced.
"Oh geez, I probably freaked them out so bad." said Steven.
"It wasn't that bad." said Connie.
"We should probably head back." said Steven.
"Another minute won't kill them." shrugged Connie.
"Are you sure?" asked Steven.
Connie pressed her lips against Steven's and they shared a kiss.
"How's that for an answer?" asked Connie.
"I...uh...well..." stammered Steven.
Connie giggled.
"You're so cute." said Connie.
The two began kissing again and more intense. Connie fell onto her back and Steven fell on top of her.
"Wait!" cried Connie.
Steven stopped.
"I'm not ready to go further." said Connie.
"That's fine." replied Steven.
Both sat back up.
"Who says chivalry is dead?" asked Connie joking.
"Not if Pearl has anything to say about it." answered Steven.
The two shared a laugh.
"Connie...let's go home." said Steven.
Both stood up.
"Sure." agreed Connie happily.
The two headed back home. They held hands the entire way. Once back, Steven reassured the gems that he was fine. He told them what he told Connie and gems where all relieved that he was okay. They also supported what Connie said about being united which Steven knew. Feeling better, Steven was finally able to relax with the others. He grabbed a juice box from the fridge and began to drink it.
"I'm glad you're okay dude." said Amethyst.
Steven was took a sip of juice.
"Yeah." agreed Steven.
"I guess you'll have something to discuss with your doctor." noted Pearl.
"Oh yeah. I'm meeting Doctor Trudeau in two days." realized Steven.
Steven laughed.
"I was so busy I totally forgot." admitted Steven.
"He'll definitely be happy to hear about this." said Garnet.
"However I explain it." muttered Steven.
'What does that mean?" asked Lapis confused.
"I'm kinda vague about gem stuff. He wouldn't get it." said Steven.
"Isn't that bad?" asked Peridot.
"Right now I've no had issues." answered Steven.
"If it works then I guess keep going." shrugged Bismuth.
Steven took a nervous gulp.
"There is one thing I do want to talk about." confessed Steven.
"What is it?" asked Bismuth concerned.
"I spend a lot of time helping others, but I have to help myself too." answered Steven.
The gems gave Steven a confused look.
"These kinds of things that happen can't be good for me and they're leaving an impact even if you can't see it." explained Steven.
"The gems understood now.
"I think that's very mature of you Steven." said Pearl proudly.
"Thanks." replied Steven blushing.
"It seems like yesterday you where Serious Steven when we had to get that artifact." said Amethyst.
"Or when you brought your cheeseburger backpack along." added Garnet.
Steven was thoroughly embarrassed by his naive former self.
"I wonder if Onion would like that backpack." thought Steven.
Steven shook his head.
"Yeah. I've done a lot of growing." said Steven.
"And we're all proud of you for it." replied Pearl.
Steven blushed.
"Thanks guys." said Steven.
The Crystal Gems then shared a group hug.
A/N: That's where we'll end this story. So, Steven had learned the lesson he did in Future a lot earlier here and he's already seeing a therapist. This should mean a brighter future. Next time, it's the final chapter. Please review.