chapter 5
(Steven)
After Yellow left Steven, he looked around. He was in a small room that seemed to be made of various metals for walls and floors. there was a single door that was made out of light, just like the one in the green hand ship. That seemed like so long ago that Jasper and Peridot came to Earth to destroy the Crystal gems. It seems the situations just keep getting worse. Steven looked over to the back wall which had a square platform of metal sticking out which he assumed was his bed. Nothing else was found in the room. When Steven tried to get out of the door like last time it didn't work and as soon as he recoiled from the zap he saw the citrine jem run up to the door to check on him. Steven couldn't think of any other way out. He even tried summoning his shield and throwing it at the wall repetitively. Citrine came as soon as she heard him hit the wall the first time.
Steven began to wonder about other things like how was he going to survive with out food and water. He once tried asking out loud and Citrine came over to his door with a bubble of various items that looked like the food that was in the zoo. He didn't see citrine do anything but the wall glowed white in a small portion of it and then the bubble went through it without creating a hole in the wall. Steven thought it must've been her powers or something. Water and food was eventually given to Steven twice a day regularly. About Stevens bathroom, he had a small pad in the corner that he would use. Yellow never checked up on Steven since she put him in the room. It relaxed Steven at the thought of being away from her as long as he could. Steven also liked the thought of the gems saving him. He was sure that they would be looking. They must be... right? He just really wants to see them again whether they actually are looking for him or not.
Stevens head has healed although he's not sure how long he has been in the room. How could he anyway? It's not like there's a window or a clock or paper or anything at all! Steven was sick of this he needed to do something so he hates on the walls with his shield to get Citrine to come over again. She didn't come at first but after at least ten pounds on the wall she sighed and walked over. She must've been sitting near by the whole time.
"hello!", my name is Steven, what's yours? I think I was told but I'm not sure if it was right."
"I'm not supposed to communicate with the hybrid",said citrine in a really agitated voice.
"It's okay. You can blame it on me if you want to. I just need somebody to talk to."
"Fine, but it's your fault. just like everything that I have to do. It's all YOUR fault.",Citrine looked very upset and aggrivated
"I'm sorry. But you did kidnap me sooo, it's your fault too. Just sayin', Citrine. That is your name right?" Steven did the want her to leave by making her angry so he left it on a lighter tone.
"Yeah it's Citrine", answered Citrine.
"cool name", said Steven.
"what does, cool, mean? I never heard that word before.", Citrine asked with a little more politeness this time.
"I'm glad you asked! On Earth we use the word cool to describe how something looks or feels. Like if you used it in a sentence it would be like, That red suit is cool! or it looks nice to me. If you didn't use the word cool. It's a compliment.", Steven said all this with his usual happiness level. It felt good to be talking to someone.
"oh", answered Citrine.
"On Earth, it's nice to say thank you."
"well, thank you Steven for describing what cool like to learn more about Earth customs If you would do that for me", asked Citrine.
They talked for the next couple of days without any other gems noticing. Citrine began to like all the little stories Steven told her and even began to consider Steven as a "friend" which was Citrines new favorite word. But that stopped the minute Yellow walked by the hallway outside the room.