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.

11. Chapter 10 - Wolf's Confrontation

Chapter 10 - Wolf's Confrontation

Steven talks about convincing the Diamonds to change their ways.

STEVEN

(chuckling)

It's honestly baffling how I managed to convince the Diamonds to change their ways. I was just a little boy, who had barely experienced his first kiss with his best friend.

Steven's smile fades as he looks down, sniffles, and then speaks with a pained and longing voice.

STEVEN

(tearful)

I really miss her, you know...

He takes a deep breath and goes on.

Steven talks about his mother's attempts to change the Diamonds.

STEVEN

(somber)

You tried to change their ways yourself, but they just dismissed your advice and concerns. I suppose the trauma of losing you affected them more deeply than they ever imagined, and that actually worked in my favor. Even though I think White is aware of this, I just think she believes her Starlight will never be back, and that's enough for her.

Steven paused and continued, recounting his encounter with White Diamond.

STEVEN

(remembering)

It was relatively easy to convince Blue and Yellow to change their ways. White, on the other hand, was a different story. It all culminated in a confrontation on her ship. She took control of every gem there, puppeteering them, trying to get her Starlight back. She thought I was you...

Steven shuddered at the memory.

STEVEN

(continuing)

White tore our gem from me in her attempt, and it felt like someone was ripping my brain out through my belly. My gem form manifested on its own and came back to me, despite White's infuriated efforts to stop it. She even asked my gem self where Pink was.

He smiled, recalling the triumphant moment.

STEVEN

(continuing)

My gem self responded rather forcefully, "She's gone!" It was probably one of the best things I've ever heard in my life. My childhood identity crisis disappeared in an instant, and I knew then that I was my own person, separate from you.

Steven paused to collect his thoughts, reflecting on his journey of self-discovery and the complexities of his connection to his mother.

STEVEN

(pondering)

It's so strange to think that I half believed I was you so many times during that period. And all of this just confirms it, I suppose I'm just Steven, not Rose I never was. You know, for 25 years, I misinterpreted my gem self's words. I believed you were dead, not just truly gone, like a ghost. You wanted me to have your gem all to myself so that I could grow up without being a pure fusion with your voice interfering in my upbringing, and you had to do it this way to accomplish it.

Steven sighed, remembering the confusion and questions that had once filled his mind.

STEVEN

(continuing)

There was a time when I thought that maybe you wanted to die when you created me, that you somehow destroyed yourself in the process. But now, I think if that were the case, I would have seen some sort of Rube Goldberg machine in here with a silly hammer and a smashed crystal over the pillar.

He laughed awkwardly, trying to find humor in the situation.