A look into the soul.

Chapter 2

They both were awoken when the bubble landed in a enormous tree, and popped. Steven was caught in the sinuous branches, while Connie was hung from her overalls.

"Are you okay!?" She yelled, as she fell to the ground.

Steven began to detangle himself from the branches.

"Yeah. Are you okay?"

"I'm good, I think."

There was a pause. The pair had no idea where they were on this planet earth and how they could get home. As Steven suddenly realized the situation, he began to break down in tears.

"Oh no, the gems! They, they could be deaaaad!" Steven began balling into Connie's shoulder.

"Steven! Pull yourself together! I promise you they'll be okay," She began to tear up from thinking about her parents.

"Okay," Steven whimpered, wiping his nose.

They were marooned on a flat plain of grassy land, with a few trees here and there. To the east was a tall hill, and a small opening to a cave inside. It was about a ten minute walk.

"We should travel to the top of that hill so we can see where we are," Connie said, pointing at the hill. "Then, we could camp out in that cave."

Steven's stomach growled loudly.

"What about food?"

Connie handed him a small stick of gum.

"Hopefully this will give you enough glucose for a few hours."

They began to trek towards the impressively large hill, looking for edible organisms on the way.

"Do we have to eat bugs and grass?" Steven asked, unenthusiastically.

"Well, bugs are full of protein and there's plenty of grass here..."

Connie picked up a beetle and examined it closely. "I'd rather stick with gum."

"I agree."

Eventually, they reached the base of the hill.

"Okay, time for the climb," Connie sighed. "Wait, can't you shape shift? You could turn into a bird or goat or something and get us up there fast!"

"Well, last time I did that it didn't go to well... But I'll try."

Steven stretched out his limbs and began to shake.

"I'm doing it!"

Then, he transformed into a wonky looking goat.

"I don't want to over do it," he added.

Connie climbed up on him and they began to ascend the hill. However, almost as soon as they started, Steven grew too tired to hold his form and fell to the ground.

"Ugh... Can we take a break?"

"Sorry, I'm a bit heavy. Let's just, check out this cave." Connie said.

The cave had large, purple and blue crystals growing in all directions.

"These guys are pretty spiky," Steven said, feeling the tip of one with his finger.

As they walked deeper and deeper into the cave, they a fork in the path. The path in the middle had an eery glow emitting deep in the cave.

"Let's go down this path. Light is often a good sign," Connie said as she took his hand and led him down the hall. They arrived to a small, circular room with another path beginning on the other side. Gem-like crystallized shards were plastered to the ceiling and walls, all giving off a gentle, purple toned glow.

"Do you think we should set up camp here for tonight? The sun was beginning to go down when we entered the cave anyway," Connie said.

"This place is a little bit creepy, but it's our best shot," Steven replied.

"What are we gonna do for blankets, cuz it's freezing in here,"

Connie noticed that he was shivering and that her fingers were turning purple.

"Ummmm..."

They looked around the room to try and find some source of warmth.

"I'll be your blanket," Connie said, flicking her hair over his torso.

"Who knew long hair was vital for survival!" Steven giggled, as her long locks tickled his chin.

"But now your cold... Hold on a sec,"

He pulled of his shirt and passed it to her.

"Your hair is warm enough."

Connie smiled.

"Night Steven."

He yawned.

"Sleep tight, Connie."