Chapter 6: The Arrival
The gems watched as from the sky a hand shaped ship landed gently on the beach. As the ship landed sand sprayed and settled into the waters, then a door slowly opened revealing a familiar figure. Jasper wearing her usual outfit except she was wearing a pink diamond on her chest. She bowed as a smaller gem that came to her shoulder stepped out. Her hair was a deep pink color with light skin, and a delicate build. She wore a light pink dress similar to Rose's and next to her was another gem.
The other gem was Pink Pearl who had a lion's mane of hair with a sword strapped to her back, with a serious look. Blue Diamond came out with her usual somber face yet, was sad for a different reason, once she lost Pink now she lost Steven, she may not have known him long but he gave her back her sister and for that she was grateful, Blue Pearl was at her side not sure what to say, for she never got to meet Steven, but was sad because Blue and Pink were sad.
"Greeting Earth gems," called Rosa Diamond giving them a little bow. The other gems bowed in respect a new custom made thanks to Steven. Rose had huge stars in her eyes. She had never seen a diamond bow to any gem that wasn't a diamond. "Permission to speak to Captain Lars, Lapis Lazuli, and Peridot," Rosa Diamond said firmly but politely. The three stood before her each trying to put on a brave face.
When Lars heard the news from Sadie, he still couldn't believe Steven, Steven of all people had died. After everything they had done together, facing Home World gems, finding Pink Diamond, and risking everything to tell Blue and White Diamond the truth, just to have him be killed by a few gem mutants, it was beyond lame. At first he didn't believe it, it wasn't true a mistake but when his eyes laid upon Rose, Steven's mom, he knew it had to be true.
"Captain Lars, so lovely to see you again, how do you like my gift?" asked Rosa Diamond.
"The ship is running smoothely my team greatly appreciates it," Lars said with a bow, the ship in question was the same ship he stole from Emerald all that time ago, with some modifications.
"Good, as I was informed by Lapis Lazuli, Steven is dead how is this possible? she asked.
"We were told that on a mission to retrieve gem mutants, he was badly injured, he finally went into his gem, unfortunately we learned his human side, couldn't handle the process and was destroyed. The only part that survived was his gem side and it allowed Rose Quartz to reform," Peridot explained trying not to cry.
"Oh my I am so sorry," Blue finally spoke a huge tear rolled down her cheek. "I never got to know Steven very well, but he brought Pink back to me and helped us realize the errors we made, I can only imagine how this affects you," she said gently.
"I knew it, I knew I never should have left him alone!" Lion snapped tears stinging down her face.
"Lion, it wasn't your fault, Steven asked you to help protect me, please don't blame yourself," Rosa said gently.
"Still he was my friend when I was in my corrupted form, he took care of me and loved me, finally curing me and reuniting me with you, now he is gone," Lion said sadly shedding tears.
"I once hated him, thinking he was you Rose, now after everything I was a stupid sheep following an unworthy ruler, after everything he forgave me just like that, I never even got to thank him," Jasper admitted frowning.
"Steven did a lot for everyone," Pearl said speaking up at last.
"Yes, yes he did, and as such we should honor him somehow, what do people on Earth do, to honor the ones they lost?" asked Rosa.
"Um excuse me ma'am but they have a funeral, normally we bury our dead, since Steven's body is gone, we can't bury him. Yet usually we show videos of them, and everyone who knew him says nice things about them, and place flowers on their graves," explained Greg.
"Excellent idea Greg that is what we will do for Steven, have a big funeral," Blue said smiling at last.
"Thanks Blue," Greg said gently.
"How do you know Blue Diamond?" asked Rose.
"Long story, tell you later," whispered Greg.
"Then it is settled we will plan a funeral for Steven and if it will please the citizens of Beach City, I would like to make a statue of Steven, will that be an okay gift?" asked Rosa.
"The mayor said any gift you wish to give us for Steven will be fine, I am sure people will like a statue, just please don't exgerate it, keep it like how Steven was," Lars told her politely.
"Good, we will head back to Homeworld in order to capture the real Steven, I will like a picture of him," asked Rosa. Amethsyt like a bolt of lightening ran into the house and within seconds came back with a small photo. It showed Steven smiling with a sword in his hand and his shield in another, riding Lion, who could transform into a pink lion.
"We took this after we saved the world, it was so cute, we all liked this one," she said trying not to cry. Each gem nodded and so did Greg and Lars.
"This one will do nicely, now we shall return in a few days, please go over ideas, and we shall return and we all will make this a great funeral for him," Rosa promised.
"Um thank you for doing this," Rose said unsure what to say.
"For Steven, I would do anything," Rosa said bowing to her, then the Home World gems were gone as the plans were being made for the funeral.
Andy finally came into town and met with Greg at his car wash.
"So, how are you holding up?" asked Andy sipping some beer.
"I don't know I feel so torn on one hand, my wife Rose is back, I missed her so much, but now I can have a life with her again. Yet, Steven is gone, I can't believe he is gone, I wanted to see him grow up, get married, become a father himself, so I can have grandkids, now that will never happen," Greg said taking another quick shot of whiskey.
"I here ya, losing a child, I can only imagine how you are feeling, this big funeral should help," Andy said. He only met Steven a year ago, now he was gone, their was so much he wanted to share with Steven. Teach him how to fly a plane, go fishing, and maybe take him camping like what his dad did for him and Greg when they were kids. Sadly Andy would never get that chance, and it made him madder than anything.
"I hope so, everyone who knew Steven is crushed, Sadie and her band are trying to make a song to honor him, Connie barely comes out of her room, Amethyst doesn't make eye contact with anyone, Pearl is barely keeping it together, and Garnet, she is totally split apart hence the smaller gems you saw Ruby and Sapphire," Greg explained.
"Um yeah," Andy said not fully understanding this gem stuff, but was trying to understand. He took a step to grab another beer when he kicked over a box. "My bad cuz, I'll get it," he said and was about to grab the box when he saw something fall out. "What's this?" he asked grabbing a video.
"What is it Andy?" asked Greg looking at the tape in Andy's hand. Then he like Andy saw on the tape in big black bold letters spelled out Steven Universe's Will. "What in the world?" asked Greg, he never seen this before. Attached to the tape was a note it read:
Dear Reader,
This tape contains my will, of Steven Quartz Universe. I wish for the tape to be viewed by the following people, Greg Universe, Connie, Pearl, Amethyst, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, and Peridot. Once these people are all together the will must be viewed. Thank you and may one day I see my loved ones again.
Sincerely,
Steven Universe
"Steven made a will smart kid," Andy said in amazement.
"I have to tell the others, will you help me Andy?" Greg asked.
"Don't even have to ask let's go," said Andy as they scrambled to get everyone together.
Author's Note: Hoped you all enjoyed this chapter, I wasn't sure if Steven would have made a will. Yet, since he has been acting more responsible and from all the near death experiences I figured he would. Please review.