Original copy is on . Thought i could give it a try here just to see who likes it.
The Children of War Survivors
The Crystal Gems ran into town to find the Gem that attacked them on the beach. Garnet was looking at the boardwalk, Amethyst was at Beach Citywalk Fries getting her grub on, and Pearl was searching around town. Connie was waiting outside the gas station as Steven came out with a chocolate bar.
"Steven, do you think we should be looking for that Gem from the beach instead of getting candy?" Connie asks.
"This chocolate is for the Gem," Steven responds, "He didn't destroy me for a reason, and I think Garnet wants to find out why. This chocolate will probably show him we aren't enemies." Connie opens her mouth to say something until she sees the traveler still in his armor, running like a monorail on overdrive pass them. Pearl saw him then ran to get the other Gems. Connie was about to go after her as Steven ran after the traveler till they reached to the cliff that overlooks the beach. Jack deactivated his armor and placed his hand on the ground.
He was moving his hand around like he was looking for something then says, "Ah ha!" He marked an "X" on the ground then punch through. When his hand came out, there were gemstones inside.
"Mmm, sapphires, quartz, and…" the traveler gasps and pulls out a big red stone, "…a ruby! Jackpot! Is this my lucky day or what?!" He digs in the hole getting some stones then places them in front of him. A twig snapped behind him and brought out his claws. He sniffs the air then settles down.
"Ok, I know it's you. I can smell your mother's gem," the traveler calls Steven out, "Here's what we're going to do. You're both going to come out nice and easy, and I'm going to put my weapons away. Agree?"
"Okay," Steven grabs Connie's hand and both came towards Jack as he lowers his claws as promised.
"I know we got off on the wrong foot. I was going to wait till you guys calmed down to ask if we can start over," the traveler reaches his hand out, "My name is Jack Sparx. I'm a human-gem hybrid like you." Steven slowly reaches his hand to Jack's, scared of what he might do. Steven grabs his hand and Jack shook it.
"Hi, I'm Steven Universe, and that's my best friend, Connie," Steven points to Connie.
"Um…hello," Connie said nervously.
"I understand you two are scared after you've seen my strength. First time I found out how strong I am, I had to watch it on video like a hundred times just to admit that I'm that strong," Jack chuckles, "Anyway, I'm really sorry about what happened at the beach. I really didn't want to hurt them, but I was just defending myself. I swear."
Steven placed a hand on Jack's heart gem and smiles , "It's okay. I believe you. I don't like being blasted with a laser without explaining too." Jack chuckles a bit. He raised his head up then moved to the right with the gemstones.
"Good job, Steven," Garnet says, "Now step out of the way."
"Guys, don't hurt him," Steven stands in front of Jack.
"That Gem mind controlled Steven! He probably came up here to use his power on everyone in Beach City! Destroy him!" Pearl jumps up and thrusts her spear down. Steven summoned his shield and blocked her spear.
"Guys, stop. He only came to this hill to get those gemstones. See?" Steven points to the hole and Amethyst looks inside.
"Steven's telling the truth," Amethyst shrugs.
"He only attacked us because we attacked him. We don't even know if he's dangerous to us. Please, let him explain," Steven begs as he lowers his shield. Garnet looked at Steven then at Jack.
"I still can't say no to that face," Garnet finally says.
"Garnet?!" Pearl exclaims.
"Steven's right. We should let him explain why he's here. He deserves that much," Garnet smiles a bit.
"Thank you so much, Garnet," Steven hugs her.
Pearl intervened, "No, we can't. How do we know he's just planning something sinister?" Steven looks at Jack and he does the same thing he did at the beach before he revived the Crystal Gems. He crosses his heart gem.
Steven copies the movement on his heart and Garnet says, "Steven seems to trust him. We'll give…"
"Jack," Steven says.
"…Jack a chance," Garnet moves to Jack and placed her hand on his head.
"After lunch, I'll explain everything," Jack says.
"That seems fair," Garnet rubs her hand on his head.
Jack grabs a sapphire and places it in his mouth. He chewed the stone then swallows.
"You eat gemstones?" Steven asks.
Jack nods, "In my travels, I've learned the different textures and flavors of each stone. My favorite are rubies. Can't get enough of it. Oh, sorry if I offended you, Garnet." Garnet smiles slightly.
"You want some chocolate?" Steven hands Jack the chocolate bar.
"Choc-o-late?" Jack looks confused, "What's choc-o-late?"
Steven gasps, "You never had chocolate before?"
Jack blushes a bit, "I haven't been on Earth since I was six. I forgot what the food of this planet taste like." Steven breaks off a piece and hands it to Jack. He places it in his mouth and eats the chocolate. He starts smiling as Steven gave him the rest.
Jack finish the rest and says, "Thank you, Steven. Is there more food like this?"
"Grab your gemstones and follow me," Steven marches with Jack and his gemstones, Connie, and the Crystal Gems right behind him. Steven took Jack to all the good eats in town, and along the way, Jack munches on the stones he took with him, especially the Ruby as he slowly savior each bite.
Three hours later…
Everyone was at the front door of the temple.
Before they went in, Amethyst asks, "Jack, how exactly were you able to move like you did when we were fighting?"
"My dance and battle style is inspired by hip-hop dancing," Jack spins low to the ground to trip Amethyst as he grabs her hand then spins her till she was in his arms, "With a small blend of ballroom dancing." Amethyst blushes deeply as she got up.
"Interesting technique," Garnet says, "The ballroom part seems vaguely familiar to be honest." Steven invites Jack inside, and as they all went in, Greg was inside with the woman who claims to be his little sister, who was wearing white shorts, a yellow tee, and sandals.
"Hello, Jack," Sara said in tears. Jack ran to give the woman a big hug.
"I'm glad to see you too, mom," Jack says in tears.
"Greg, do you know her?" Pearl asks Greg.
"Yeah, Sara's my little sister," Greg answers, "She's the head of Gemstar City Planetarium. I go there sometimes when she wants me to preform at a charity."
Sara giggles, "Well, why get an expensive musician when I'm related to a cheap one? And you must be my nephew, Steven. So glad to finally meet you." Steven hugs her aunt as Jack went to the door that leads to the Gems' rooms. He faces his hand gems to the door and all of his three gems glowed as the light to Rose's room glowed black. The door made a lightning mark and opened that looks like it leads to deep space.
"No one has access to that room! Except…" Garnet gasps.
"Yes, Garnet," Jack nods, "My full name is Jack "Jet" Sparx. My father is Jet, the brother of Rose Quartz."
"Wait, if your dad is my mom's brother, then that makes us…" Steven goes star eyed.
"Yes, we're cousins," Jack kneels down and opens his arms.
"Gem cousins!" Steven whispers as he came to hug Jack.
Jack lets Steven down as he says, "We have a lot to discuss. Come with me." Everyone went to Jet's room and were floating in the air.
"Allow me," Jack waves his hand and everyone was on a floor that mysteriously appeared, "My father is omnipotent, as I am. He's able to bend the very fabric of time and space himself and has every ability of every Gem possible."
"Well, I guess that explains how Jack was able to beat us," Pearl sighs in relief, "He used his father's power to make himself stronger."
Jake shook his head and responds, "No, that was me taking it easy on you."
"Wait, you're stronger than that?!" Connie was in shock.
Jack nods, "I think it's best if he explains everything." His gems starts glowing and a hologram of a being came in front of the Gems. He was wearing the same armor as Jack but had an image of a lightning bolt and gem imbedded in the armor, a black cloak, and a lightning scar over his right eye.
"Jet? Is that you?" Sara gasps.
The hologram places his hand on her cheek, "Yes, my love. It's me." Jet kissed Sara's forehead then hugs her as she hugs him as much as she can.
"Jet, it's so good to see you again," Pearl kneels down with the other Gems.
"It's wonderful to see you too, Crystal Gems," Jet smiles and places a hand of each Gem, "Pearl, young Amethyst, and especially you two, Ruby and Sapphire." Steven was nervous to walk up to meet his uncle for the first time. Jet walks towards Steven then kneels down.
"You look just like your mother, Steven," Jet placed his hand on Steven's shoulder, "And Jack was telling you the truth. You're much more stronger than we thought you would be, and I would be honored if I can call you my nephew." Steven eyes starts to form tears and hugs his uncle as Jet hugs his nephew. Jet walks to his son and whispers something in his ear.
"Are you sure he's capable of that kind of power?" Jack asks.
"We both know he is, son," Jet replies. Jack walks to Steven and got down to eye level.
"Steven, close your eyes and I'll teach you something new," Jack tells Steven. Steven crosses his heart in question as Jack did the same meaning Steven can trust him.
Steven closes his eyes as Jack talks, "Feel the essence of your mother inside her gem. You have the power to bring her out here with us, and I'm going to help you. She's in your gem, wanting to meet you. You have to feel the desire of meeting your mother."
"I think, I'm starting to feel her. It's like she's giving me her unconditional love inside my body," Steven opens his eyes slowly as his gem starts glowing bright.
"Feel everything about her is real. Imagine her kindness, strength, and courage, and let her out of your gem," Jack stands up. Steven's gem started to make a hologram of a large women with pink curly hair and a white gown. That woman was…
"Rose Quartz!" Pearl gasps and cries.
Rose looks around and looks confuse, "But how? I shouldn't be here unless Steven…"
"Relax, sister," Jet tries to calm her down, "Steven is still here. I just taught him that your essence is enough to bring you out of his gem." Rose starts to relax and walks to her husband first.
"I have missed you, Greg," Rose says. Greg was speechless and all he can do was give a great big hug to her.
"Rose, you look exactly like the day you left," Garnet struggles to say.
"I'm glad to see you too, Garnet," Rose kiss Garnet's forehead.
"You've certainly grown up, little Amethyst," Rose hugs Amethyst and she blushes from the warmth of Rose's hug.
"I have so many questions to ask you," Pearl tries to sound her usual self.
Rose moves her hand along her hair, "I'll be here to answer all I can, my sweet Pearl." Pearl hugs Rose tightly as Jet comes behind her.
"I think there's two others who are dying to meet you," Jet points to Jack and Steven. Jack kneeled and feels like he couldn't breath right, and Steven just stood there in shock and happiness.
Rose rubs Jack's hair, "Thank you for giving us this opportunity, Jack."
"A privilege just to meet you and your son, Aunt Rose," Jack states. Finally, Rose walks to his son, the boy who she gave up her existence so that he would be able to experience his own life.
Rose picks up Steven and holds him like a mother cradling her baby, "My shining star child." Steven hugs his mother by the neck as everyone was just so happy. Rose looks at Connie and smiles.
"Mom, that's my best friend, Connie. She's a human," Steven says, "I hope that's alright." Connie waves hello as much as she can in a state of shock.
"I've seen her through your eyes, Steven. I'm happy for you to have a friend like her," Rose smiles.
Connie blushes, "Um…th-thank you, Mrs. Universe."
Rose puts her son down and looks at Jet, "It's time, isn't it?"
"Very nearly, I'm afraid," Jet replies, "That's why my son is here."
Pearl looks at her mentor, "Time for what?"
"It's time we tell them, Rose," Jet says as Jack moves his hands to create Earth.
"Yes, it is," Rose holds Steven, "We're ready."
