The Weight of Eternity

by CrazedIcelander

In The Weight of Eternity Steven Universe, now Nearly 2 centuries old, struggles with the weight of his immortality and the loss of his loved ones. Seeking closure, he returns to the mysterious room of his mother, Rose Quartz, As he vents his frustrations at the nearly vacant space, devoid of other people around him.

8. Chapter 7 - Mother's Memories

Chapter 7 - Mothers Memories

STEVEN

(somber)

It's been so long since I've been inside here. I've been afraid of coming back here after what I saw, what I learned from the memories this place and the items I took gave me and the possible implications they hold. After I experienced those nebulous dreams of how you created me after Dad's death, that's how I discovered this. I ventured here afterward, but I've never been back since. I took some of the things that weren't smashed to pieces on the table, and they helped me much later—uncover more of the memories you buried in our gem, it revealed a lot about your past.

Steven reflects on the memories he gained from his mother's life, both the good and the bad.

STEVEN

(uneasy)

I remember a great deal from your life. Some of it is incredibly disturbing, particularly remembering almost every lover you ever had.

He cringes at the thought but also acknowledges the help he received from therapists in coping with these memories.

STEVEN

(trying to sound positive)

My therapists have been a tremendous help. I'm grateful for all of their help, especially helping me manage to disassociate the emotions from your memories that are attached to them. Though, at times, I find comfort in having these memories of your past as I've gotten older. When I attempt to learn things you already knew, it's remarkably easy, like how quickly I could learn languages you knew in less than a day.

Despite the challenging and sometimes uncomfortable memories, Steven also recognizes the advantages of having access to some of his mother's knowledge and experiences.