Corruption

by Cfintimidator

This is the 1000th SU fanfic of all time and this is a very touching story about if he became corrupted with his gem. So enjoy. From the creators that brought you "Glazed and Fused" and "Stars" come the new epic story.

5. On the Outside

Pearl paced around the table which held Steven's gem.

"Oh, what are we going to do?! he must have no idea where he is, and he isn't back! it's been a day already! What if he's stuck in there!? No! I've failed Rose! AHHH!"

"Pearl!" Garnet yelled. "He needs time to figure things out! He's learning more about what it is being a gem! He's just learning more about his power!" Amethyst rolled her eyes.

"He should be back by now! Even I haven't taken this long! Ever!" Garnet looked back at the other gem angrily. Amethyst stood with fury. "He's taken too long! We can't lie to Greg and Connie forever! He needs to come out now!" she screamed ripping Steven's gem into the air. Pearl squealed as Garnet rushed to take it from Amethyst. Pearl joined the hustle, and soon, they were all wrestling for the Quartz. Pearl caught it, but Amethyst knocked it out of her hand, sending it tumbling to the floor. They all gasped. Garnet stretched her hand to catch it, but it never came to her hand. It began glowing as it rose in the air. A glowing silhouette appeared, then Steven fell to the floor, landing on his feet. He stretched.

"Wow! That was so awesome!" Steven laughed, looking at himself, his outfit had changed, he had cargo shorts, a yellow t-shirt, and two red stars on his shoulders. He was also a couple inches taller. The boy looked down at the Gems, who still lay on the floor.

"Why are you on the floor?" He asked. Garnet reached her hand up onto his shoulder. Steven smiled as she pulled him and the other two into a hug. They all giggled... not Garnet, she only smiled.

"STEVEN!" They all shouted at the same time, before running over to them. Pearl grabbed Steven and swung him around, "you regenerated!" She laughed, hugging him close.

"Hey no fair! Don't hog him!" Amethyst growled, Garnet joined in and hugged the young gem tightly. Amethyst ran over and dove into the hug. "Don't forget me!" She yelled.

"It's good to have you back, buddy." Amethyst smiled. Steven laughed. He decided not to tell them about his encounter... not yet. For now, he'll enjoy who's right in front of him.