I'm not able to keep promises apparently. The ME: A chapter should come out around Friday, but if I don't, Dante Watterson, make sure to remind me! My memory is not working all that well. Anyway, I don't own Steven Universe or its characters, ideas, ect. Please read. And after Mass Effect: Awakening is done, I'll do my own take on the game 'Destiny'. See you then.

God bless, JPLegends

CHAPTER TWELVE: Uncertain Situations

Steven, Connie and Amethyst rode on Lion's back, rushing in the general direction of the survivors. They found themselves in a camp, with little tents and all together, about thirty people. Steven hoped desperately that Soren was going to be okay. But he can't focus on that now. He yelled out "Take cover! Hide! The gems'll be here soon! I and my militia will hold them back!" The group of men, women and children ran into a little cave system, as the militia tipped over logs and took cover behind them. Steven and Connie stood guard in front, ready for the attack.

Then, a platoon of gem soldiers came in, all holding assault rifles. Steven thought about Greg and Connie, pinned down at the crushed van. And then he summoned his massive shield. The gems fired at different times, so there was a constant stream of lasers hurling right into Steven's shield. The militia fired back, but Steven could see the lasers bouncing off the armor like nothing. Connie's sword could do nothing and Lion's roar could only hold them back. This kept up for twenty minutes, until Steven was on one knee, trying his best to keep the shield up.

'I have to protect them,' Steven says in his head. 'I have no time to die here.' Steven eventually closes his eyes, his shield disappearing. He collapsed, lying on the floor. Then everything sounded off. He blacked out. There were only a few short clips of what came next…

Connie running toward him and picking him up…

The militia attacked by Titan Robonoids and battle suits as he was dragged away…

An explosion knocking most of the militia back…

"STEVEN," He heard again. "Steven! Steven!" He woke up to see Connie in front of him, his back propped against the wall. He saw the survivors a little bit back. They were in the cave.

"What happened?" Steven asked, desperate for what happened.

"You blacked out," Connie said, tears welling in her eyes. "Everything went to chaos. The militia's getting creamed and they…" Steven looked around. There are currently ten militia soldiers in the room, lying in a row. There are three more, knocked out and bleeding. Two of the three are Connie's parents. Steven swore. An ugly swear word he had never used in his life. He started sobbing on the spot. The gems just turned a war for their home into an unwinnable slaughtering ground.

"Steven," Connie said. "The rest of the soldiers are holding their own at the entrance. We need to form Stevonnie." Steven took in what she said. Fusion was trusting someone with your being. Your body, your skills and your mind. Steven's mind hasn't been well since the attack. And he feared for her well-being massively. But given the circumstances, they had no choice. He got up, everything aching. And then, he held out his hand.

The only times he ever fused were of immense joy. He was surprised they were able to fuse at all. In one blinding light, Steven had a taller body. But nothing was happening. He didn't want Connie to see. Thus, the fusion didn't work. He fought hard against Connie's reason, even after the body blacked out. He fought and fought, but Connie broke through his barriers. And he saw everything.

The invasion. The death. The cities. Everything bad that has ever happened in this stupid war. And after, he saw Connie. She was looking at him, with an unreadable expression. With shock, remorse, rage and sorrow all at once. Steven's life had changed. It had him turn into a brooding hero that he wanted to be. The hero that fought until everything was kicked out of him. And he wanted that kick at the right time in the right place.

In short, he wanted to be a martyr. He wanted to die saving Earth. Prove himself to be the hero his mother was. But through Connie's gaze and thoughts, he realized what he was doing was suicidal. He wasn't his mother, he could never change that. And he knew one thing that synced with Connie.

Your martyr fantasy only ends one way.

With his death. But even though he wanted that fantasy, he isn't that person. He could never be that hero. And then, his thoughts reverted back to what Garnet said long ago. Before everything started.

"You'll figure out how. In your own Steveny way."

And with that, Steven smiled. He smiled with every content. Steven is back. And he's here to stay.

And then, they wake up. In the new body, ready to kick some booty.

AWWWWWW SNAP! STEVONNIE UP IN THE BISNITCH! Stay to see the epic battle between the gem platoon and Stevonnie. And if you want Soren to reappear, say so. Also, Chrono Trigger or Marching Band. And also, tell me if you're hyped for Destiny, my version! See you then!

God bless, JPLegends