Hello guys, welcome to chapter three for Welcome Home, Little Pup!

I want to give credit to Lady Shadow92 for helping me with this one ~ it honestly feels good to rewrite this chapter because I felt like I was missing something in my story.

And to flying ducks298, I will consider your idea and credit you! I just have to write some chapters ahead of time, and plan it a little bit, so it'll be a little while but I promise to get to it! I'll post a sneak peek on my profile soon. It will be called: All That Glitters.

Chapter four will be a long chapter of training Alexandrite, and chapter five will be Alexandrite's first mission. Just to save time, Steven and Greg finished loading the supplies back to Steven's room, and Lapis and Peri headed back to the barn.

Enjoy this chapter!

Chapter Three: Donuts for Alexandrite

Steven waved goodbye to his father. "I'll see you around!" Steven said, waving as Greg drove off. He (Steven, not Greg) headed inside the house. He had only realized it as he headed into the house; he was starving! He hadn't had lunch yet and it was already 3pm! "I'll just wait a little bit," he said to himself. "Alexandrite is waiting for me." He walked into the house and up to his room, where Alexandrite was curled up on the floor, sleeping peacefully and pawing the air while she dreamed. Steven chuckled to himself as he walked upstairs to get some money. I'd better get a donut or two for Alexandrite, Steven thought, smiling a bit. He took two dollars and a few quarters from his wallet, stuffed the money carefully in his pocket, and went over to the curled up puppy.

"Alexandrite," Steven whispered. He gently shook her, not too hard, but as gently as possible, and the dog stood up. She barked and licked Steven's face, which made Steven giggle and he instantly felt happy. He attached a collar with Alexandrite gemstones onto Alexandrite's neck, and he made sure to make it secure but not too tight enough to choke her. He put an Alexandrite-colored leash on it. "Come on, Alex," he said, walking to the door. "After you," he said, holding the door, but Alexandrite just stood there. Amazingly, she took her paw, aimed it at Steven, and then aimed it at the open door, as if saying; After YOU! Steven smiled and walked outside, but he still held the door open for his dog.

As they were heading to the big donut, Steven thought about what kind he should get. Not chocolate – most animals are allergic. I'll get the new cinnamon-apple donuts. Cinnamon is non-toxic for dogs, horses, and cats…and I know they can eat apples…but they can't have donuts…or caffeine…luckily these donuts don't have caffeine, and they have low sugar. Maybe giving her a small piece won't hurt…I'm sure it won't. Yes! I can finally share my donuts with someone other than Amethyst!

By the time he'd finished thinking, he was at the counter with Alexandrite, staring at all the amazing flavor varieties. Steven started to order. "May I please have two apple cinnamon donuts?" he asked nicely. "Umm, are you trying to spice your life up a bit, because you don't have any friends?" (Lame pun, I know) Lars said, bagging up the donuts. "Because if so, that's hilarious!" he started laughing hysterically, while Steven blushed in embarrassment. "Lay off!" Sadie said. "Stop, Lars!" Steven said. "I have lots of friends! Like Sadie, you, Kiki, Jenny, Kofi, Nanefua (I don't know how to spell it), the Gems…" Alexandrite interrupted him mid-sentence with a growl. She shot daggers with her eyes at Lars. Before Lars could respond, or Sadie, Buck Dewey walked into the Big Donut along with Sour Cream and Jenny Pizza. "Hey, Steven, cool dog," Buck said, giving a thumbs up. "Um, thank you," Steven said, getting some money from his pocket. "That'll be a dollar o' five, Steven," Sadie said. Steven gave her a dollar and a quarter and Sadie took it. In return, she gave him two dimes in change. "Bye, Steven!" Sadie said, waving. Buck, Jenny, and Sour Cream followed Steven, interested in the protective puppy.

Alexandrite appreciated all the extra attention. "She isn't really trained much," Steven said, "so if you'd like, you guys can help me train her." Much to Steven's surprise, they agreed to help. "Thank you guys so much!" Steven said, giving high fives to all of them. Alexandrite wagged her tail and sniffed the teenager's hands, including Steven. "She needs to recognize your scent. That's how she'll know you," Steven said, rubbing Alexandrite behind the ears. "She's adorable!" Jenny said, petting her head. "She could probably have a good taste in music," Sour Cream inferred, petting her head as well. "She's very cool," Buck said, stroking her gently behind the ears.

"Alex is a good girl," Steven said, hugging her. Alex responded with a gentle, small lick. "What's her name?" Jenny asked, looking at her dark eyes full of curiosity. "Her name is Alexandrite," Steven said. "Her name's inspired by the Crystal Gems." "That's awesome," Buck said. "Such a smart kid. What a smart dog." Alexandrite immediately widened her eyes at all the compliments. "She definitely loves attention," Steven said, chuckling. He gave her a small piece of donut and she gobbled it up immediately. It was definitely remarkable how much attention she had got in the last few minutes, but she really wanted to take a nap. So she cocked her head towards the direction of home. "I think Alexandrite is tired," Steven said, picking her up. Somehow he was able to manage a bag of donuts and a dog.

Buck, Jenny, and Sour Cream waved goodbye while Steven walked home. It was so amazing to have a puppy friend. If he hadn't found her that day none of this would have ever happened. It was amazing how one miracle directed and led towards others. Alexandrite would have such a good future, and she was going to have so much fun when Steven trained her with friends. It was so amazing to finally have lots of fun with friends and a hyper puppy tagging along. When Steven arrived home, he set Alexandrite on her bed and ate a donut, breaking small pieces off and giving them to his dog. He usually left one for Amethyst, so that's what he did. He gave Alexandrite a little dog food and some cool, refreshing water to comfort her. He took the leash and unhooked it from her collar and decided to take her outside before she took a nap. When that was done, Steven took her back inside and set her down on the bed. She yawned, and then slept away while Steven was setting up a cozy corner for her in his room.

Such a sweet puppy, Steven thought as he prepared to bring some stuff upstairs. Alex's ears were twitching and she whined and pawed the air as she dreamed. Steven brought the stuff upstairs and thirty minutes later, there was an average-sized area for her to relax in at night. "She's so nice," Steven said to himself. "Good puppy." She only barked when she was happy, or sensed danger nearby. She loved to stare at the gemstones on the Crystal Gem's bodies. A pretty, pink gemstone full of personality, a perfectly smooth and elegant pearl, a rough but amazing amethyst, and a mysterious garnet with a hint of red inside. Gems were such a fascinating species to her and Steven, but most of all, she was thankful for her new family, who loved her dearly and gave her a new home.

Okay guys, it's finally done! Stay tuned for chapter four, when Alexandrite gets trained.