Superman/Steven Universe:
The Shield of Hope
(Note: Hello everyone I'm back with another exciting chapter of the story. It's a Battle on the boardwalk as Superman and the Crystal Gems take on these mysterious opponents. Can they do it, what will they learn about these foes, and what exactly is their mission. Find out right now. I hope you all enjoy.) ;)
Chapter 15
Steven's House, a few minutes earlier
Lois was trying her best to convince the Crystal gems to take the interview and allowing people to know their story. Lois was doing her best to convince them and making some good points, but the gems were adamant and not budging with their decisions. Lois was getting visibly annoyed by their clear refusal of listening to her, but Lois refused to give up.
"Ms. Lane is certainly determined, she certainly has the spirit of a reporter. That and she means every word she says, she isn't doing this for her career she does want to help us." Garnet thought with crossed arms
She watched as Lois and Pearl were in a heated, but not an angry debate over the current subject. Amethyst was more interested in seeing the two arguing than the actual subject of the conversation. Garnet sighed with a small smile on his face.
"I'll admit I'll feel bad when I send her on her way, but this is how thing must be and we can't jeopardize our secrecy or Steven's Safety" Garnet thought resolute in her decision
"Speaking of Steven I wonder how he's doing?" Garnet thought deciding to check up on him
Garnet brought her head back a bit looking as if she was about to nod off to sleep. Underneath her visor, all three of her eyes closed as she entered a blissful state using her Future Vision. Within her head images flowed through her head like a gentle river, there she saw Steven and the others meeting Greg, them walking into Fish Stew Pizza, Jimmy and Ronaldo getting in an argument. Overall things appeared to be going smoothly, but then something happened. Something disturbed the river in Garnet's as if a Boulder was just thrown in it stopping the flow of the water. But, in that instant she saw a few images as the disruption happened. She saw fire, two figures standing among destruction, an explosion, and Steven falling to the ground limp. Just then Garnet saw a purple flash and then nothing but black.
Garnet through her head back letting out a pained scream and holding her head, making everyone in the house look to her in worry. Garnet gritted her teeth her feeling like it was in a vice, her mind was scrambled and she was trying to bring herself back to the present.
"Garnet, what's wrong?" Pearl said worried reaching for her
Garnet let out another pained scream as she raised her fist and slammed on the table destroying it. Everyone flinched as the table collapsed to the ground broken in half. Garnet kept her fist suspended as she breathed heavily, sweat pouring from her face, and her visor slightly disheveled showing a bit of her third eye though all her eyes were wide with shock.
"Holy shit, Garnet are you okay?" Lois said walking to Garnet to check on her
"S-s-st-ste…" Garnet stammered still trying to regain her composure
"What, what happened G? Were you trying to use your future vision, what did you see?" Amethyst said worried getting up
Then they all heard what sounded like a bomb going off, it was a good distance away a came from the boardwalk. Everyone looked to the door worried as Garnet readjusted her visor and stood up.
"Steven and your friends need usnow" Garnet said seriously as she ran out of the house
Fish Stew Pizza, Beach City Boardwalk
Clark groaned as he lifted his head off the ground, after shielding Kiki he felt the glass shards bounce off his back, but the force of the blow sent him and Kiki to the ground. The back of his Jacket was shredded by the glass. Clark looked up and his eyes widened as he saw the destruction and his friends in peril. With a quick scan he saw the owner and an old woman were in the back unharmed but terrified the owner was calling the police. Greg, Jimmy, and Ronaldo were unconscious, but alive. They're heartbeats were steady and aside from a few cuts and bruises they were fine. There was one heartbeat that was erratic and panicked and that was Steven as he kicked and flailed in the vice like grip of the skinny figure that stood in front of him with a larger one to the side. Clark knew he had to get up, but then heard a grunt from underneath him. He looked down and saw Kiki's terrified face as she held her breath.
"Are you okay?" Clark asked looking at Kiki only getting a terrified nod from her
"Okay, stay down and don't move" Clark said trying to keep her calm as looked up to the two who hand Steven.
"Let-me-go! Why are you doing this!?' Steven yelled as he tried punching the Robo-Pearl's arm to no avail
"That is none of your concern at the moment, for now just calm yourself and just let this happen. Your about to go on…. What you earthlings say….. A vacation. I assure you, you will witness things no one on your planet has ever seen before" The Pearl said with mocking enthusiasm
"That doesn't answer anything. Let me go, let me go right now. HELP, HELP, SOMEBODY" Steven yelled
Though the Robo-Pearl paid him no mind and turned to her Brute with a complacent smile as she held Steven.
"The first part of our mission is complete, I'll continue and complete the first objective while you begin the second." Robo-Pearl said as she turned around
"HEY, PUT HIM DOWN!" Clark yelled standing tall in front of the two intimidating figures with Jenny still on the floor terrified
The Robo-Pearl looked at Clark bored while Clark stood unflinching in front of them. The Robo-Pearl then looked to the Brute and using her eyes gave a 'do you mind' gesture. Suddenly in an instant Clark was sent through the wall of Fish Stew Pizza hitting the wall to Beach City Fries cracking the bricks and making a dent in it. Steven stared at the hole terrified, he barely saw the Brute move. All he saw was a blur, all her heard was a Crash, and then his friend was gone. The Brute stood where Clark was with its arm extended in a back hand motion showing no remorse for what it did.
"AAAAAHHHHHHH!" Kiki screamed upon seeing what just happened
"clark-Clark-CLARK!" Steven yelled horrified
"Thank you very much, now let's get moving" The Robo-Pearl said as she stepped over Kiki who had fainted
As the two stepped out Clark laid in the alley between Beach City Fries and Fish Stew Pizza his hair disheveled and his glasses slightly cracked. He groaned as he rubbed his chest, the area where the Brute hit him. He shook the dizziness from his head and looked through the hole his body made, just to see the figure was making her way out of the restaurant. Clark narrowed his eyes at the spot ant then stood up knowing what he had to do as he ran down the empty alleyway.
The figures step onto the boardwalk showing no interest in the terrified people who watched the destruction. The cool kids ran to the Restaurant to see what just happened, Jenny being the most scared of the three. Her veins turned to ice when she saw the state of her family's restaurant.
"Oh my God! Dad, Grandma, KIKI" Jenny yelled as she ran towards the restaurant
"JENNY STAY BACK!" Steven yelled as he continued to flail in the Robo-Pearl's grip trying to free himself.
Buck and Sour Cream grabbed Jenny before she could get any closer doing their best to stop her before the two beings possibly hurt her. Though they didn't really seem to mind anyone as they stood on the Boardwalk.
"Alright you, get to work completing the second directive. I don't want to be on this planet longer than I have to" The Robo-Pearl said with a hint of disgust getting no reply from the Brute
"Come to the extraction point once you're….." Robo-Pearl started but stopped as if she just had a thought.
Robo-Pearl then moved her head to the side allowing a rocket-powered gauntlet to soar past her head and detonate on the sand. Steven recognizing the move his face immediately brightened with happiness and relief, his eyes slightly tearing up.
"GARNET!" Steven yelled relived as the two attackers turned to see the Crystal Gems and Lois behind them
Garnet stood with her gauntlets at the ready and a determined but angry look on her face, while Amethyst, Pearl, and Lois looked very surprised at what they were seeing.
"Who the hell are these guys!?" Amethyst yelled taking out her whip
"Guys, Clark and Jimmy are hurt you gotta help them!" Steven yelled to them worried
"What, where are they. And why does that chick look like you Pearl?" Lois said looking at Pearl and Robo-Pearl
"I-how-this shouldn't….. Who sent you here, what do you want with Steven!" Pearl yelled to the Robo-Pearl receiving a cold indifferent glare
"That is nothing for someone of your caliber to worry themselves over" The Robo-Pearl said coldly putting Steven under her arm
"You are holding my child, I HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO WORRY. NOW ANSWER MY QUESTION'S OR ELSE" Pearl yelled as she summoned her spear
"I'm off to the extraction, do your job" Robo-Pearl said ignoring Pearl and talking to the Brute and then began to walk away from the group
"Don't you have any manners? When someone asks you a question, YOU ANSWER IT!" Garnet yelled as she charged towards Robo-Pearl her gauntlets raised to attack.
The Robo-Pearl didn't acknowledge Garnet as she charged, simply continuing on her way. Steven reached out for Garnet, but suddenly his view was obscured by the Brute who quickly stood between the two. Garnet not really caring threw a punch intending to knock the Brute out of the way, only for the Brute to catch her fist. Garnet narrowed her eyes at the Brute and threw another punch which it also caught. Garnet growled as she began to push against the Brute and the Brute pushed back. Garnet was visibly straining as she pushed and even the Brute finally let out a forceful grunt as it tried to push Garnet back. The Brute then slowly pulled Garnet's arms apart and then reared its head back. Garnet's eyes widened but before she could react the Brute brought its head down onto Garnet's with an explosion-esque thud making her visor fall to the ground. And within a second Garnet was plowed through the boardwalk from the force of the head-butt creating a huge hole with a plume of sand flying out of it.
"GARNET!" Steven yelled from the still walking Robo-Pearl
"Holy Shit!" Lois yelled scared
Pearl yelled as she charged spear raised and Amethyst preformed a spin dash coming trying to get past the Brute and go for the Robo-Pearl. Pearl swung downwards at the brute, but the brute in a surprising show of speed dodged the blow running towards Amethyst and grabbing her in mid-dash. Pearl looked towards the struggling Amethyst while her spear was embedded in the boardwalk.
"Pearl get Steven, I'll keep this…." Amethyst shouted but stopped when the Brute spun around and threw Amethyst at Pearl
Amethyst's head collided with Pearls mid-section sending them both over the edge of the boardwalk and onto the beach. Steven cried for his friends as the Robo-Pearl continued to walk uninterested. She then stopped mid-step as if she was thinking about something. Before Steven could question this the Robo-Pearl swiftly stepped to the side just a Garnet shot out from under the boardwalk in an uppercut. Garnet's three eyes immediately locked onto Steven as she prepared another Gauntlet Rocket to fire at the Robo-Pearl. But the brute once again leapt to action, jumping at Garnet and grabbing her out of the air. It then slammed Garnet onto the boardwalk and ran dragging her through the wood, and finally finished it by throwing Garnet down the boardwalk creating a growing line of broken wood as she crashed down to the end. Steven looked horrified at the parting Garnet made as the Robo-Pearl continued her stride. But then a red beam came down from the sky hitting the Robo-Pearl in the arm which held Steven. The Pearl let out a pained hiss as she lost her grip on Steven, time slowed as he felt himself falling towards the Boardwalk. But then all he saw was blue and red and he was suddenly standing next to a very surprised Lois. Steven looked around seeing that he was now a good distance from the Robo-Pearl and Brute who were now looking in his direction. Before Steven could question what just happen a figure floated in front of Steven, his boot gently touching down on the boardwalk. Steven looked up and his face Brightened
"SUPERMAN!" Steven shouted relieved as he looked up at the man of steel
"You're here" Lois said looking at him eyes full of hope
"Ms. Lane you need to take Steven and Get him out of here. They're after him for some reason, you need to go now" Superman said standing in front of the two
"What about Jimmy, what about Clark, I can't leave them behind" Lois argued
"I'll keep them both safe, but you need to get Steven out of here" Superman replied back glaring at the two strangers
"But Superman, those two what they did to…." Steven cried out still slightly panicked
"Steven…. Mr. Kent is okay I took care of him. And I promise, none of your friends will be hurt, I swear" Superman said looking back at Steven
Once again that feeling of hope and trust-filled Steven as he looked towards Superman and he nodded. Lois was conflicted but decided that it was the best decision as she took Stevens hand.
"You better not get my friends killed" Lois said annoyed
"Well look who decided to finally show up, you just love making the hero entrance don't ya?" Amethyst said as she and Pearl leapt up onto the boardwalk. Then with a crash Garnet landed behind the two attackers glaring angrily at them.
"Sorry, I got a little backed up. I was on my way when I saw these two attack." Superman said smiling at the gems
"Well you came, and at such an opportune moment. I can't really complain" Garnet said summoning her gauntlets, she made a gesture and the other two gems began to surround the Brute and Robo-Pearl summoning their weapons
"Ms. Lane listen you need to take Steven back to the house, once there Steven can-" Pearl started
"You think you can have him escape using the warp pad, how predictable" Robo-Pearl said with a small laugh. The gems eyes widened in surprise seeing that these attackers knew about the warp pad.
"Yes, I am very aware of the warp pad in your base as well as the various pads hidden across the planet. An effective way of travel, but can easily be followed if the conjoining warp pad isn't destroyed, which is currently beyond the hybrids power." Robo-Pearl explained. Once again the gems gasped in shock upon hearing the word 'Hybrid'.
"H-how do you….?" Pearl said shocked
"I am very aware of the Rose Quartz hybrid designated Steven Quartz Universe, just as I am aware of you Crystal Gems Pearl, Amethyst, Garnet. And a surprise but entrance from you Kal-El of Krypton" Robo-Pearl said with a sinister smile, Clark kept a stern face but was surprised. Lois however kept Steven close but was taking mental notes of everything being said
"What do you want Steven for, why are you here?" Superman said demanding answers
"That is none of your business last son of Krypton, he is simply a task that I must complete. And your showing up is for later on the itinerary, I don't like going off schedule" Robo-Pearl said with a hint of anger
"Listen I don't want a fight breaking out here, please don't get angry" Superman said with a raised hand
"Oh I don't get mad, I have people to do that for me. Though this is a noticeable bump on my road, it can still be easily smoothed out. And this is my road roller" Robo-Pearl said gesturing to the brute. Then with a light tap on the brute's shoulder all the veins on its armor began to glow purple.
"Complete objective two, and let nothing stop you" Robo-Pearl whispered into the Brutes ear
"What the heck is objective two?!" Amethyst yelled raising her whip
"To destroy this human settlement" Robo-Pearl said simply
Everyone froze once they heard her say that, and at the same time the Brute launched itself into the air towards the neighborhood area of Beach City.
"NO!" Garnet yelled as she grabbed onto the Brute as it took of
Everyone looked up in the sky seeing the Brute and Garnet engaged in a mid-air struggle, as they slowly descended down towards the homes.
"My Brute is quite strong, your Garnet may need some help with battling it" Robo-Pearl said with a sly smile
Superman growled balling his fists as he glared at the Robo-Pearl.
"Go." Pearl said
"What?" Superman said
"We can handle her, you need to help Garnet stop that monster from hurting anyone." Pearl said as she raised her spear
"But-" Superman said
"We got this blue, you and Garnet trash that thing then come back. Though we'll already be done before you get back" Amethyst said with a confident grin
Superman gulped as he looked at the two gems standing before him and then back to Steven who gave him an approving nod. Superman returned the nod and then shot into the sky towards Garnet and the Brute.
"So predictable, divide and conquer is one of the simplest battle strategies" Robo-Pearl said watching the leaving Superman
"So you sent your Brute out to keep us separated, bad move sister now you have to deal with us" Amethyst said snapping her whip
"Oh I did do it to separate you all, but destroying this town is a part of the mission" Robo-Pearl said simply
"What does the destruction of Beach City accomplish?!" Pearl shouted
"I don't need the entire place to be destroyed, I just need enough to cause a ruckus" Robo-Pearl said as she slowly began to approach them
"Steven, Lois, GO!" Pearl yelled
Steven reacted first taking Lois's hand and running towards the beach
"Ms. Lane we have to get to the house!" Steven yelled, Lois trusted Steven and let him guide her
Robo-Pearl let out an annoyed sigh as she extended her arm, and then from her arm a small compartment opened up and something shot out of it. The small thing flew past a surprised Amethyst and Pearl, the small device then split open revealing what looked like a bolo that went spinning at the two retreating friends. Steven looked back and gasped as the bolo wrapped around him, Lois, and a light pole on the boardwalk railing pinning them to it. The two struggled trying to get the thing off them, then suddenly the wire of the bolo sent out an electrical shock. The two let out a pained scream and then passed out.
"STEVEN, LOIS!" The two gems yelled looking back at them
"Now that the hybrid is secure and not going anywhere I can focus on disposing you two" Robo Pearl said as she stretched out her long metallic fingers each giving a sickening crack
"You really think you can take us" Pearl said facing her
"I know what you're thinking, but I am nothing like what you are. I am evolved" Robo-Pearl said with a sinister smile
Beach City, Residential Area
The people of Beach city looked curiously out towards the Beach wondering where that explosive sound came from. While some looked towards the Beach other simply went about their day without a care in the world. From one small home a woman stepped out of a garage covered by a curtain. The older woman was wearing a long mint green dress shirt with rolled up sleeves over a white t-shirt, slate-blue overalls with rolled up pant legs, and red slippers her hair was also a short, thick bob that closely resembles a Vidalia onion. The woman looked to the beach worried
"I know stuff like this is pretty normal around here, but I can't help but worry about those two whenever it happens" The woman thought
Then she and everyone else on the street received a shock when something fell from the sky onto the street cracking the pavement and creating a plume of dust. The street was filled with terrified screams as everyone wondered what just fell from the sky. Nobody dared to approach, nobody but Vidalia who slowly inched her ways towards the impact site. There was a huge boom that filled the streets as Garnet flew out of the plume and down the street skidding across the pavement. Then from the smoke the brute emerged and scanned the area it stood in, confused and terrified murmurs filled the streets as people looked on wondering what was happening.
A car horn screeched as a car was hurtling down the road towards the brute. The Brute quickly faced the car and lifted its massive arms into the air. Just as the car was about to hit the brute, the brute slammed down onto its hood completely destroying it and stopping the car. Due to the sudden stop and the speed the car had the vehicle and the passenger inside flipped over the brute. Before it could land the Brute grabbed onto the top of the car and held it overhead. Its gaze then went to Vidalia who was looking on in shock, the Brutes eyes behind its helmet turned red and Vidalia knew that was not good. The Brute then threw the car at Vidalia, the Passenger was screaming in terror, but Vidalia was just frozen as the machine got closer. Suddenly all she saw was red and then the sound of crushing metal. Vidalia finally snapped herself out of her stupor and saw the black S that laid on a red cape. Superman had arrived and just in time and caught the car before it could hit Vidalia.
"Miss are you okay?" Superman asked receiving a nod from Vidalia
Superman then placed the car on her lawn and tore off the driver door when the terrified passenger sat frozen.
"Sir you need to get out of the car right now" Superman said not trying to sound too authoritative
Superman's head turned as he saw the Brute was running towards him. Superman quickly grabbed the bottom of the driver's seat and tore it off throwing it to the side with the driver still in it as it skidded across Vidalia's lawn. Superman raised his guard, but before the Brute could reach him Garnet ran in a tackled the Brute destroying Vidalia's mailbox and a fence. Superman let out a relieved sigh as he looked around at the people who were still looking on.
"EVERYBODY, YOU NEED TO GET OFF THE STREETS. GET INSIDE, AND STAY AWAY FROM THE DOORS. IF YOUR HOME IS TOO FAR, HIDE IN ANOTHER PERSON'S HOUSE. DO IT, DO IT NOW!" Superman yelled
Immediately everyone reacted and ran into the nearest home they could. Superman looked to Vidalia and the terrified man still in the car seat.
"Miss I need you to take care of him. Can you do that?" Superman asked
"W-wait a minute, who are you, who the hell is that?! My sons are on the boardwalk, what's going on!?" Vidalia asked confused
"Ma'am your town is under attack, by two unknown forces. As of now no one is hurt, but I believe they seek to change that. Amethyst and Pearl are on the boardwalk taking care of one of them, and right now I need to help Garnet take care of this" Superman said rushed
"Wait your friends with Amethyst?" Vidalia asked
"Right now I can say we want the same thing, we don't want anybody to get hurt. And if my assumption of her is correct, then she and Pearl are doing everything they can to make sure it stays that way. Once I and Garnet are done here, we'll go back and help them there. Miss I swear I will make sure nothing happens to your children" Superman said reassuringly which made Vidalia smile
"I got him, you just get that freak of my property" Vidalia said as she walked to the man
"Yes Ma'am" Superman said with a smile as he ran towards Garnet
He stopped at the end of the Lawn and picked up the broken mailbox tossing it in his hand.
"May I use this" Superman said pointing to the blunt instrument
"Sure needed a new one anyway" Vidalia replied as she helped the man up
Superman smiled and was about to go off until he had a realization, he then opened the Mailbox taking out a few letter and then held them up looking at them. He then ran to Vidalia
"Miss you have jury duty, and your taxes are here. Not as bad as your probably thinking" Superman said as he handed the letters to her
"Thanks" Vidalia said surprised as Superman took off with the mailbox
"Heh, cute kid. Alright buddy let's get you inside" Vidalia said with a laugh as she pulled the petrified man inside her house.
Garnet has mounted the downed Brute and began raining punches onto it with gauntlet-covered fist. After 10 unanswered punches the Brute finally grabbed Garnet by the face and threw her across the street. Just as it stood up Superman zoomed in with his makeshift hammer and swung it at the Brutes head. The metal box was crushed against the brute's head as its head moved slightly to the side. Superman once again readied his weapon and swung again this time the wood snapping and breaking the thing in half. Then finally with his half he shoved the wood into the Brutes metal helmet. Tossing the splinters away Superman threw a punch to the gut, which the Brute caught and then threw down the sidewalk through multiple light poles. The Brute the zeroed in on the nearest house where civilians looked on in terror and prepared for another sonic clap, this time Garnet jumped onto its head and fired more punches distracting it. The Brute then grabbed Garnet and threw her off and through a window of one of the houses startling the people.
Before the Brute could regain its strength Superman rushed in and punched the Brute in the face. It slid down the sidewalk its feet still firmly planted on the ground and cracking the pavement, though it showed no signs of being hurt. Superman kept up the pressure as he flew forward fist raised, Garnet then ran out the front door of the house she was thrown into. Superman was throwing multiple jabs at the Brutes midsection, only for it to grab the back of Superman's head and deliver a devastating knee to his chin sending on his back. The Brute then grabbed one of Superman's legs and threw him towards one of the houses. Superman stopped himself in mid-air before he could hit the house startling the people inside. The Brute made another dash for Superman only for Garnet to come from behind and wrap her arms around her waist, with a roar Garnet lifted the Brute up and delivered a suplex. As soon as the Brute's head hit the pavement Garnet picked herself up and circled around grabbing onto one of the Brute's legs. She then threw the Brute down the road, a she stood up another vision flashed through her mind. She saw the Brute quickly recovering and landing on its feet, it would then bring its arms and deliver a destructive sonic clap, one with a much larger radius. At least four houses will be the destroyed, 2 injured, and 6 dead and she wouldn't be fast enough to stop it. But, then again it didn't have to be her, just as the vision came true the brute flipping onto it feet and bringing its arms back. Time slowed as its hands came together with unyielding force, through the corner of her eye Garnet saw the red blur fly past her and she smiled. Right before the Brute's hands could make contact a pair of hands grabbed onto the Brute's wrist stopping them with only inches apart.
Superman stood before the Brute holding onto its wrists and slowly bringing them apart, both of them straining to overpower the other.
"Not letting you pull that trick again" Superman said through grunts
The brute said nothing only staring at Clark with its red eyes. Without warning a hole opened up in the Brute's chest, a warbling sound came from it as a red light was emitted from it. Superman's eyes widened as the light got brighter and from the hole a red beam collided with his chest sending him into the air. Superman let out a pained scream as he was flung into the air all of his sense were screaming out in pain, his eyes burned, his head was throbbing, and he currently couldn't tell if he was going up or down. He could however tell that he had crashed through something and was currently floating through water. Garnet stared at the water tower Superman crashed into, and then looked back at the Brute who was currently staring her down. Garnet took a moment to calm her breathing and began to lightly jump on her toes, she then summoned her gauntlets and took a boxing stance.
"Bringit" Garnet said seriously just as the two made a dash for one another
Beach City, Boardwalk
Jimmy groaned as the light slowly returned to his world, he heard voices but couldn't make out who it was, there were other sounds loud ones in the background he couldn't make out. Then the voice became clear
"Hey man, wake up!" Sour cream yelled shaking him
"W-who are…? What…. Ooowww….." Jimmy groaned
"Stay still kid, you took it hard" Sour cream said cradling his head
"C-Clark….. Steven….." Jimmy moaned
"They're both fine, but I need you to stand up we have to get you out of here" Sour cream said as she helped Jimmy up
The cool kids had ran inside to restaurant when the fight started, Jenny immediately went to Kiki and was crying over her glad she was okay, Buck was helping Ronaldo to his feet, Kofi was checking up on Greg as he leaned against a wall. Then a crash was heard from outside startling everyone.
"We gotta move man" Sour Cream said as he held Jimmy up
"N-no wait, Steven, Clark where are they, what's happening?!" Jimmy shouted distressed pushing himself away from Sour Cream
"These two showed up and attacked you, but then the flying guy from Metropolis showed up with the gems and they're fighting them right now. The flying guy took care of your friend with the glasses, but Steven and some woman are trapped. But, Amethyst and Pearl said we have to get out of here now" Sour Cream said
"Wait woman….. LOIS! I need to help them!" Jimmy said as he ran for the opening
"Dude you're gonna get killed out there" Sour cream said trying to hold him back
"That's my friend I can't leave him behind" Jimmy yelled
"He's not going alone, that's my son out there." Greg said as he walked towards Jimmy
"It's a war zone out there" Kofi tried to reason
"I know, but I can't run. You guys need to get everyone you can away from here" Greg said noticeable afraid
With a moment of hesitation Kofi nodded and began to usher the cool kids and everyone else to the back of the restaurant. Greg and Jimmy were left inside where another crash was heard.
"This is really stupid right?" Jimmy said
"Yep" Greg replied
Outside the battle between Pearl, Amethyst and Robo-Pearl was raging. Amethyst yelled as she was flung across the boardwalk and Pearl charged her doppelganger. With Spear raised Pearl made multiple swipes at the Robo-Pearl, only for the cold eyes miss to dodge with ease. Pearl then tried an overhead swing only for Robo to use both her forearms to block the strike, then with a smile the Robo-Pearl kicked up sending the Spear out of Pearls hands and then delivered a kick to her mid-section. Pearl took it with a grunt, but quickly retaliated with a kick to Robo-Pearls head. The Robo-Pearl lifted her arm and caught the kick, then using her free hand grabbed Pearl's free leg and pulled it out from under her sending her into a spin. As Pearl spun through the air Robo delivered another kick that sent Pearl tumbling down the boardwalk.
Robo sighed as a purple whip wrapped around her hands, she then looked bored at Amethyst who was holding it. Amethyst charged leaping over Robo to wrap the whip around her neck as well and tightened it bringing her hands close to her chin though Robo gave no sign of it having any effect. Amethyst roared as she leapt up and tried to kick Robo in the face only for her to step back, Amethyst growled as she kept her grip on the whip. Amethyst pulled the whip brining Robo in closer and threw multiple kicks to the mid-section, which Robo Pearl again dodged. Amethyst then went in for a low sweep trying to knock Robo down, but Robo brought up her leg dodging the sweep and then brought it down hard crushing Amethyst foot. Amethyst let out a pained scream and then tried to Kick Robo in the face with her free foot. Robo then brought her head down into a head-butt onto Amethyst foot. A boom reverberated across the boardwalk, Amethyst grunted as she force pushed down on her and then with a yelp she was sent through the boardwalk. Robo then jumped back with the whip still tied around her and gripped it, she then gave it a crack launching Amethyst from under the boardwalk, through it again and into the air. Robo jumped towards the ascending Amethyst and delivered a kick sending her back down to the boardwalk where she landed face first.
Robo landed gracefully on the boardwalk and with little effort snapped Amethyst whip making it disappear into purple sparkles. Amethyst huffed as she picked herself up and faced Robo fists raised.
"You're a resilient little runt aren't you" Robo said simply
"Heh, so I'm impressing you huh. Well your yet to impress me, is that all you got!" Amethyst yelled defiantly
Robo smiled and pointed at Amethyst confusing her. Then a thin purple beam shot out of her finger and flew towards Amethysts gem. Amethyst eyes widened as she just registered the beam once it was only a foot away. Amethyst quickly bent backward banging her head on the boardwalk but allowed the beam to pass over her gem slightly grazing it as it zipped pasted her. Amethyst rolled onto her feet and held her gem looking at Robo slightly scared.
"Impressive, I didn't expect someone with your disability to be able to dodge my beam. Let's see how far you go" Robo-Pearl said sinisterly
She stuck out her finger again and with mind-boggling speed shot out multiple beams towards Amethyst. Amethyst gasped as she saw all the beams heading right for her, she couldn't dodge them all. Then Pearl leapt in front of Amethyst spear at the ready, she yelled as she swung her spear in multiple directions. Pearl managed to bat away every beam some flying onto the beach, into the ocean, and some into buildings. Once the final beam was sent to the sky Pearl glared at Robo.
"Quite the feat you pulled, you must be the best pearl in the universe. Or at least you would…. If I wasn't made" Robo said condescendingly
Pearl Growled and Amethyst summoned her whip getting into stances as they both charged Robo. Jimmy and Greg had sneaked around the fight to go to where the unconscious Steven and Lois Lane were tied up.
"Lois, Lois wake up" Jimmy whispered slapping Lois's cheek
"Come on stu-ball wake up for you old man" Greg said shaking his son
"Uuuhh…. Dad?" Steven groaned
"Oh thank goodness" Greg said relived
"Wh-what happened?" Lois said groggily
"Your trapped with some weird bolo thing, where gonna try to get you out" Jimmy said looking at the metallic rope that kept them tied to the pole
As soon as Jimmy touched it purple electricity crackled through it making him recoil back in pain as well as shock Steven and Lois.
"Oh geez, I am so sorry" Jimmy said as he sucked on his finger
"We can't touch this thing" Greg said as he examined the rope
Lois examined the rope and the pole they were trapped on as her brain began to formulate some kind of a plan.
"If this thing were a bit shorter we could…. DUCK!" Lois screamed out
Immediately Greg and Jimmy reacted and ducked as Pearl's spear flung overhead and cut the pole in half sending the broken part to the sandy beach.
"Oh my stars, Steven are you-ACK!" Pearl screamed worried only for Robo to kick her from behind
Lois looked up and smiled seeing the pole was shorter.
"Alright we can work with this, Steven you and I are gonna shimmy up this pole. Jimmy you and Greg support us from below, don't touch the rope" Lois ordered receiving a nod from the three
Unknown Military Base
General Lane sat at his desk working on various paperwork, appearing to be quite bored. Just then a soldier burst through the door quite hysterically.
"General Lane we have a situation" the soldier said making General Lane smile
He was moved into a war room filled with many people running around and talking at the same time. There was a large table in the center and the room was filled with computers and one large screen at the end. Once General Lane entered the room went silent and everyone saluted.
"At ease everyone, now tell me what this situation is" Lane said as he sat down
"Well sir it started about 3 minutes ago, there was an explosion on social media regarding…." One soldier said
"I was called away from my desk….. Because of cheeps" General Lane said deadpanned
"W-well uh…. Yes sir… but it's the nature of these posts which got our attention. A sudden explosion coming from the Delmarva area. All these post have the same mentioning of a fight happening in the middle of a street. We then noticed an influx of police calls coming from the same area" The soldier said as she started a recording
"911 what's your emergency" the operator said
"Yes, I live in Beach City there are three people fighting on the street, one of them is trying to kill people." A panicked voice said
"Sir, you need to calm down, who is fighting, and can you give description." The operator asked
"One is female, tall, large afro, she lives in town. The other I think is that flying guy from Metropolis. And the third… is a monster, I-it's inhuman it lifted a car and threw it at my neighbor's house" the person said
"And the final nail in the coffin was this video posted only a few minutes ago" the soldier said as a video began to play
The was no sound, but it clearly showed the Crystal gems facing off against Robo and the Brute, Steven was behind them and so was Lois making the General's eyes widen. Superman then showed up, and later took off after Garnet and the brute ending the video.
"That one in the armor looked like the alien designated as Pearl. Oh my God there's more of them. Our information was wrong, there's more than three." One of the soldiers said worried
"What's our next move General" another soldier asked
"Where is this happening?" the General asked
"Beach City, a small tourist town on the Delmarva coast" another soldier spoke out
"Load up on all anti-gem weapons, we are moving out to Beach City. I want air and ground support, all six targets are armed and dangerous, our intent is to capture but lethal force is authorized. We are on American soil and those are American citizens, so create a perimeter and keep any civilians out of the fight, as well as give aid to anyone that is hurt. We wait for them to group up and keep them focused on one area. Also call Luthor I want him at this base now." The general said
"What about the child, he's a priority" one of the soldiers asked, the General went silent for a few seconds
"I want him brought in unharmed, let Luthor run his tests, and then we return him to his family. We probably gonna have to get that kid through college after this" Lane grumbled
"What about Superman?" another soldier asked
"I said all six targets, I want us ready in 4 minutes" The General ordered as he stood up and everyone saluted
Beach City Funland
The citizens of beach city enjoyed the pleasures of Funland blissfully unaware of what was happening in town. Mr. Smiley sat on a chair as he worked the rollercoaster letting people in and starting the ride for people to enjoy. Then Garnet came crashing through the Funland sign starling the patrons of the theme park, Garnet crashed onto the pavement face first. She groaned as she picked herself only for the Brute to descend on her from above and stomp down on her back. Garnet let out a pained scream her head shooting up allowing the Brute to grab onto her hair, the Brute repeatedly slammed Garnet's face into the pavement. Garnet's visor was cracked revealing one of her eyes and hung loosely of her face. The Brute then grabbed onto Garnet's body and lifted her, it then threw Garnet into the Funland arcade. Garnet bounced off the ground before flying into the arcade itself, the people inside let out terrified screams as Garnet landed back first into The Meat Beta Mania machine destroying it. The Brute then entered the arcade tossing an air hockey table that was in its way into a wall, where the citizens were thankfully able to run out of the way. As Garnet laid groggily in the machine the Brute walked up and wrapped its massive hands around Garnet's head trying to crush it. Garnet grunted as the pressure around her head increased, she flailed her arms trying to grab onto something to find something that could be a weapon. Then her fingers came upon one of the Meat beat controllers, acting on instinct Garnet swung the plastic controller at the brute having little effect aside from knocking the plastic meat of the metal stick. Then with a roar Garnet stabbed the metal into the top of the Brute's helmet actually embedding it in there and Cracking it, stopping the Brute as it stumbled back reaching for the fake bone.
Garnet shook the dizziness from her head and charged the brute delivering a punch to its face and sending it out the arcade. The brute stayed on its feet, but its head flung side to side as Garnet unleashed a volley of hooks to the bone making it dig deeper into the helmet. The brute then finally pulled Garnet off and flung her to the side, though Garnet was able to flip and land on her feet. The brute then finally pulled the fake bone out of its helmet leaving a hole where it once was, Garnet rushed forward and tried to attack. But, once again the Brute's chest opened up and it shot another laser from it, it impacted on Garnet's chest. Garnet screamed as the laser pushed her back sending her through a cotton candy stand and well as the ring toss stand. Garnet couldn't gather her senses like Superman before all 5 of her senses were roaring out in pain.
The beam finally dissipated and Garnet rolled to the foot of the carousel that was currently filled with people. The Brute approached once again and walked past Garnet to the Carousel, then with a single hand the brute stopped the carousel making the children on it scream in terror. Some parents jumped onto the carousel trying to get their children off, just as the brute grabbed underneath the carousel and began lifting it off the ground. Metal creaked and wires snapped as the Carousel was torn off its foundation, some parents managed to get the kids off but some adults and children were trapped as the brute walked over to the downed Garnet carrying the Carousel overhead. A shadow loomed over Garnet as she looked up to see the Brute ready to smash the Carousel on her. Then another boom filled the air as Superman shoulder rammed the Brute sending it flying, the people on the Carousel scream as the Carousel fell only for Superman to catch it.
"Okay everybody rides over, take your kids and get out of the park now" Superman said as he angled the Carousel down allowing the people to run off
The Brute quickly recovered and started to run towards Superman as the people were still getting off.
"Ms. Garnet" Superman said slightly panicked
Garnet quickly dashed in front of Superman and delivered a punch knocking the Brute away, Garnet looked back at Superman and smiled before taking off after the Brute. The Brute landed near the rollercoaster where Smiley still was as looked at the Brute horrified as he had just sent off the coaster full of people. Garnet ran towards the downed brute and delivered a low kick only for the brute to block the kick as push it away. The brute then quickly kicked Garnet in the stomach sending her back and quickly jumped onto its feet. Garnet skidded across the ground still standing on her feet as her third eye widened under her visor as she unleashed her future vision.
The brute charged forwards fist raised only for Garnet to side step out of the way, the brute reacted quickly launching a backhand that Garnet ducked and delivered a punch to its side. The brutes eyes glowed red and it raised its arms unleashing a flurry blows upon Garnet. Garnet smiled as she turned into a maroon blur as the brute did everything to try and hit her. The brute's arms were a blur of black and purple untraceable by the human eye, but Garnet knew where the blows would land and knew not to be there when they did.
"You are pretty fast" Garnet said as she side stepped a punch
"But you're not as fast as him" Garnet said ducking under another punch
"That and after that tussle, I started using my future vision to look a few seconds later in the future to give a little more time to react" Garnet said bending backward
"Speaking of the future I see a chill coming your way" Garnet said as she jumped away from the brute
Before the brute could rush Garnet it was engulfed in a blue mist from above, and once the mist dissipated the Brute was revealed to be encased in ice. Then a red blur shot from the sky down onto the Brute. Superman stomped both his boots onto the Brute's head smashing it into the pavement. Superman then jumped off the Brute and landed near Garnet.
"People are evacuating the park, but we need to keep this fight in one place. We can't have her jumping around everywhere" Superman said
"We can take her, but she isn't slowing down at all or showing signs of fatigue. There's gotta be something we can do to weaken her" Garnet said as Superman noticed that the rollercoaster was still going with people on it
"Sir you need to get the people off that before…" Superman started, but it was already too late
The Brute still covered in bit of ice lifted itself off the ground, though from its head pieces of frozen metal fell to the ground. Then huge chunks fell and a huge mess of purple hair was revealed. The Brute lifted its head making Superman gasp and Garnet flinch.
"A-Amethyst?" Superman said confused as the face of the Brute was a mirror of Amethysts
Though it looked like Amethyst, its face was more Brutish and was currently contorted in anger as the Brute glared at the two. There were also strange metallic like veins across its face, and it barred razor-like teeth. The Brute stood up and released a deafening roar at the two as its chest opened up again. It then fired the chest beam again dragging it up towards the two. Superman and Garnet sidestepped the beam letting it pass them, but they forgot about the roller coaster. The beam cut through the track like a knife, and the people on board screamed in terror as they approached the end of their line. Both Garnet and Superman looked on in horror, but they're heads snapped back to the roaring Brute charging them.
"GO, save them!" Superman said stepping in front of Garnet
Garnet reacted quickly rushing towards the coaster as Superman charged towards the brute and they clasped hands in a test of strength.
"Smiley hit the brakes!" Garnet ordered as she jumped on the track
Smiley complied and pulled the brake on the coaster making it slow down, but it was still going too fast. Garnet jumped in front of the coaster cars and caught them, she then proceeded to push against the cars stopping them right before the hit the melted track. Luckily the cars stopped near the walkway for the coaster as Smiley released the people from their cars.
"Everyone get off now, Smiley take everyone here and get away from the park" Garnet ordered as Smiley nodded
Back with Superman he was in an all-out bare-knuckle brawl with the Brute. The brute let out animalistic roars as it tried to punch Superman. Superman blocked a punch with his forearm taking a moment to examine the Brute's face.
"It looks like Amethyst, but it also totally different. Those eyes they almost like Luthor's creation, but it's like there's something else in there. There's someone else in there, but their buried underneath so much anger. This isn't natural" Superman said as he grabbed the Brutes arm
Still holding the arm Superman flipped over the brute pulling its arm back and then using his free hand to push its head down.
"Listen, I know there's a thinking thing in there. You need to stop this now" Superman pleaded to the growling Brute
The brute then held out its free arm and with a metallic crack turned it around to face Superman. Superman's widened as he was punched by the twisted arm sending him to the side. The brute realigned it arm and jumped on the downed Superman delivering a punch to his cheek. The brute then grabbed his neck with one hand and his face with the other. The brute then began to twist Superman's head trying to snap his neck. Superman let out pained grunts and groans as he felt the pressure building on his neck. The brute was covering one of his eyes as he glared at the brute, then Superman's eyes glowed red. And with an angered roar he unleashed his heat vision. The beam from his free eye sliced against the Brute's cheek though it gave no reaction, and the beam from his covered eye went through the Brute's hand but again no reaction. But, at the same time the beam hit the Brute's still frozen shoulder pad, the cold metal being heated up so fast caused it to crack and then burst. Superman shut his eyes as the shards flew to his face bouncing off it, one large shard embedded itself on the ground inches away from Superman's head. Superman looked up and his eyes widened as he saw bits of the shoulder pad embedded in the side of the brutes face, but it didn't seem to notice or care. The Brute roared again showing its teeth as it let go of Superman's face firing another punch and then with both hands grabbed his neck strangling him.
Superman choked and gagged as he flung his arm around trying to grab onto something, he couldn't breathe and was slowly losing his strength as he saw the world darkening. Superman's eyes went to the exposed shoulder of the brute where its bare purple skin could be seen as well as the circular purple gem on its shoulder. There were three green electric bolts in the form of an upside-down triangle embedded in the gem with various wires connecting it to the large suit the Brute was wearing. Superman summoning his strength reached out grabbing one of the bolts and then with a desperate battle cry pulled one of them out. It appeared to have done something as the brute stopped its strangling letting superman breath. Superman looked up in confusion as the Brutes head jerked from side to side and its eyes twitched. Then with a cry Garnet ran in holding one of the coaster cars and swung it at the Brute, knocking it off Superman and sending it a few feet away. Garnet raised the car again ready to attack.
"W-hack-wait there's-cough-there's something wrong. Look it has a gem like you and this was inside it' Superman said taking in the air and holding up the bolt.
Garnet looked at the bolt and then to the Brute seeing the gem on its shoulder still with two more bolts in it. Before she could question it the Brute jerked about, its body flailing in every direction let out metallic creaks as it did. And then suddenly the Brute went rigid and silent, everyone went silent as they waited for the Brute to make it move. After a few seconds it did though it was nothing either of them was expecting.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" The Brute's head shot up and let out a piercing pained scream that forced Garnet and Superman to cover their ears
The brute turned around showing its face, no longer contorted in anger but in fear and pain. Its eyes were wide as they darted around scanning the area, and the Brute continued to scream never taking a breath. It touched the shrapnel in its face and looked at the hole in its hand the screaming getting even louder.
"I-IT'S HURTS, WHY DOES IT HURT, WHY AREN'T I RETREATING TO MY GEM, IT HURTS, IT HURTS, OH STARS MAKE IT STOP, MAKE IT STOP!" The brute screamed falling to its knees and holding its head
"You need to calm down let me help you" Superman said as he approached the brute only for Garnet to stop him
Before Superman could object he saw that the brute stopped screaming and had a confused look on its face as it looked around panicked. The two remaining bolts on its gem began to glow.
"Wha-who is-this voice-I—I remember this voice it-you-you were the one-you did this me-why!" The brute screamed but then stopped gasping as it began to rise
"What-how are-AAARGH!" The brute screamed as she flung her head back
Garnet and Superman looked on in horror as the Brute began to move about like it were a puppet. Its movements were unnatural, like an outside force was moving it like a doll
"I-ARRGH- Y-YOU'RE IN MY-GAAAAH-ST-STOP IT- STOP IT NOW-LET ME GO!" The brute screamed again letting out another pained scream as the bolts began to glow brighter
"P-PLEASE-LET ME GO-I-I DON'T WANT TO FIGHT ANYMORE-EVERYTHING HURTS-I JUST WANT IT STOP-PLEASE HAVE MERCY-I-I-I DON'T-AAAAAAAHHHHHHH!" The Brute screamed again as it stumbled back and looked at the two heroes
"P-please help me" The brute sobbed looking at the two holding out a hand
Superman had enough and pushed passed Garnet to get to the Brute
"Superman wait!" Garnet yelled as he reached the Brute
"Listen I'm going to help you, but you need to tell me what wrong, what do I need to do" Superman said trying to sound calm but was panicking a bit as he looked at the Brute's terrified eyes
"I-I-I-I-I-I don't-argh-how long have I been like this. No it's not just this, I can feel everything, and years' worth of pain piled up and pushed to the back of my mind. The-they did this to me, they made me into this, I-I don't even know what I am anymore" The brute sobbed grabbing onto Superman's shirt
"You need to calm down, I'm going to help you. Is it these bolts, maybe if I take them out I can…" Superman said as he grabbed one of them only for a surge of green electricity to surge from it making his hand recoil back
And then the next thing Superman saw turned his blood to ice. Green electronic like veins began to grow inside the gem coming from the Bolts. The brute let out another scream her eyes going wide and tears beginning to form. The Brute looked at Superman with her tear filled eyes
"Shatter me" the brute begged
"What?" Superman said horrified
"SHATTER ME, DO IT NOW, SHATTER ME, PLEASE!" The brute begged as the veins then appeared on her arm and began to grow
"I-I don't" Superman stammered out
"PLEASE DO IT, PLEASE, DON'T LET THEM TAKE ME AGAIN. DO IT, BEFORE-AAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHH!" The brute screamed as the veins began to appear on her face, she then pushed Superman off her and fell onto her back
Superman could only watch as the Brute flailed on the ground as if she were having a seizure, grunts and gags escaped her mouth as the continued to flail. The veins growing more and more across her face, and with a final scream she went silent and still. Superman stood up and slowly approached the brute with a worried expression. Then the Brute shot up ontoit feet facing Superman, the veins had reached the Brute's eyes and had even begun to grow in there as well. The Brute hissed as it stared down Superman, its body twitching in an unnatural manner as it stepped towards him. Garnet was visibly taken back by what she saw stepping back in fear. The Brute let out a guttural roar as it charged Superman looking like a rabid animal as it did. Superman didn't move he froze as he looked at her, through the beastly face he still saw the person begging for help. The Brute was about to attack until Garnet rushed in front of Superman Gauntlet raised and with a roarthrew a massive punch towards it.
Boardwalk
"And-we-are-FREE!' Lois shouted as she pulled herself and Steven off the pole having Jimmy and Greg help them down
"Were free" Steven said happily
"Not yet, suck in that gut kid we gotta get out of this dumb rope" Lois said
The two men stood aside as Lois and Steven began to try and slip their way out of the rope, after a minute of struggling the rope feel to the floor with two sighs of relief
"Finally!" Lois said with a smile
"Woo-Hoo!" Steven said raising his arms just as Greg swooped up and hugged him
"Okay so now what?" Jimmy said confused
Just then Pearl let out a pained scream as she was sent flying crashing onto the roof of Beach City Fries. Robo stood before a panting Amethyst whose whip was torn and she was currently covered in small bruises. Robo smiled beckoning Amethyst to come forth, Amethyst growled and then threw the broken whip at her. Robo barely acknowledged it as she batted it away, Amethyst let out a battle cry as she spun dashed towards Robo. Robo sidestepped the dash letting Amethyst dash past her, Amethyst quickly turned around and dashed towards her again. Only halfway towards Robo Amethyst stopped the spin dash and launched herself forward leg out-stretched. Robo raised her hand and stopped the kick Amethyst grunted as she landed on the ground facing Robo. Amethyst roared as she launched herself at Robo again throwing a flurry of Kicks and punches, all of them blocked without Robo moving an inch. Their movements were a blur of purple as Amethyst yelled at the top of her lungs trying to hit Robo, while Robo simply had a smile on her face amused by Amethyst attempts. Amethyst let out an angry cry as she threw one last punch at Robo's face, which she caught. And then with her free hand Robo slapped Amethyst across the cheek sending her down to the ground.
"Did you just slap me?!" Amethyst said offended picking herself up and holding her cheek
"Yes, I do it to everyone beneath me. Though in regards to your creation, you should consider an honor" Robo said with a condescending smile
Amethyst was silent for a few seconds, but then exploded in anger rushing towards Robo wanting to land one blow. Robo then lifted her leg kicking Amethyst in the gut making Amethyst eyes go wide. Amethyst fell to her knees holding her gut coughing and gagging at the feet of Robo.
"Consider this a mercy, you probably won't survive what's coming next" Robo said raising her hand over Amethyst
She was about to bring it down when a pearlescent fireball impacted on Robo's chest making her step back. With her chest plate damaged Robo looked up to see a panting Pearl atop the fry shop pointing a smoking spear at her. Robo let out an annoyed sigh as she grabbed Amethyst by the hair and then with a quick spin she threw Amethyst at Pearl knocking her off the roof and allowing the two to fall onto the boardwalk.
"I'm usually not one for fusing work and play, but this was amusing thank you for this. But now I have a quota to fill so." Robo said holding out her arm as her hand transformed into a cannon
Before it could even charge a stone was soaring towards her head, Robo without looking caught the rock and slowly turned towards the offender. Steven stood terrified but tall as Robo glared at him.
"St-stop hurting my friends" Steven said scared
"Oh I can't forget about you now" Robo said as she began to walk towards Steven
Lois quickly stood in front of him giving Robo and strong glare
"Steven wherever you going to take me, take your father and Jimmy. I'll hold her off" Lois said grabbing the broken light fixture with two hands
"Lois I am not leaving you to that monster" Jimmy said defiantly
"I'm not running while my friends are in pain" Steven said as well
"I think Ms. Lane is right about running, but we aren't leaving you either" Greg said
"You have no options Hybrid, I can dispose of the female in a millisecond, I can easily outrun those two with you, and even if by some miracle you make it to the warp pad I can easily follow you. The only option for you is to surrender yourself and…" Robo said walking towards the group until something fell from the sky onto the boardwalk between them
They all saw the brute face first in the wood twitching and groaning
"Ugh, useless piece of…" Robo started but was stopped when a red blur slammed her through the Boardwalk
Superman stood over her and threw a punch onto her chest with a huge boom, digging her deeper into the Sand. He then threw another onto her chest getting another boom and burying her deeper still. Then his eyes started to glow red and he fired a beam directly into her chest heating up the chest plate. Robo gritted her teeth through the assault and as Superman poured his heat vision onto her Robo managed to point her finger at him and fired a beam right into his face. Superman let out a surprised yell as his head was flung to the side stopping his heat vision, Robo then brought both her feet up and kicked him off of herself sending him topside. With her chest plate still red with heat Robo leapt onto the boardwalk to face Superman, suddenly Robo's eyes widened and she looked up. High in the sky there appeared to be something passing overhead too high for a normal person to make out, but Robo knew what it was and smiled.
But that moment gave Garnet the opening she needed as she rushed in from behind and applied a full nelson to Robo. As the two struggled Robo trying to break free, Superman rushed in a released another torrent of Freeze Breath, this time aiming directly for Robo's still burning chest plate. Ice encased the chest plate and Superman grabbed it with both hands trying to pull it off. Robo actually looked worried as her struggling increased, she then delivered another kick to Superman's mid-section forcing him to step back. Robo then rammed the back of her head onto Garnet's nose making her visor fall off revealing her three eyes, but Garnet kept the hold and fought through the pained. Robo prepared to do so again only for whips to Wrap around her neck, both her wrists, and both her ankles. Amethyst jumped overhead landing behind Garnet and holding all the whips keeping Robo stationary. The Pearl came running in and with a battle cry stabbed her spear into the chest plate. Superman then came in and grabbed another end of the chest plate and the two began to pull it apart. After a few seconds of struggling the chest plate flew off revealing a circular and smooth purple gem, with the same three green bolts the brute had in hers.
"What in the-?" Pearl blurted out confused
Superman then rushed in and grabbed a bolt from the same spot as before and pulled it out of the gem. Garnet then released the hold and by request Amethyst let her whips go. Robo stumbled forward her body twitching as she let out pained groans and was trying not to scream. She walked right into Superman who picked her up by the shoulder.
"About time you guys got here" Amethyst said
"What was that what's wrong with her gem?" Pearl asked confused
"We're about to find out a lot of things right now." Garnet said as she walked up to the still twitching Robo
"Alright, you're going to answer our questions right now. First-?" Garnet started
"How do we help her?!" Superman shouted sternly
"What?" The gems said confused
"Excuse me?" Robo asked
"How do we help her, she's in pain" Superman said pointing to the brute who was still writhing on the ground
"What's wrong with her?" Steven asked who was being held by his father
"Of course they're in pain, the fool didn't accept the gift they so graciously gave" Robo said
"You aren't looking so hot yourself" Superman said
"I assure you this is a minor inconvenience, once I retreat I will be made better than before" Robo said
"What makes you think you're going anywhere?" Superman said tightening his grip
"She said something about they earlier, are you from Homeworld?" Garnet asked approaching Robo
"Ho-hahahaha-Homeworld, like those simple-minded fools could create something like me" Robo said with a laugh, Superman mentally noting the exchange between the two
"You are obviously a Pearl, but you've been modified. Homeworld would never do something like this to a Pearl, who sent you here, and why do you want Steven?" Pearl asked
"I serve those who will become synonymous with god, in due this time the hybrid and this planet will be a part of something more amazing than they could ever hope to be a part of in their lifespan." Robo said ominously
"What the heck is that supposed to mean, are you gonna start making sense or are we gonna have to knock you a good one" Amethyst said annoyed raising her fist
"Be patient defect you will see in time. Well, probably I mean you gonna be dealing with some stuff soon enough and you may not make it through it" Robo said with a smiled as she tapped a section of her arm and it started to glow
"What is that supposed to mean?" Superman said confused
Just then the brute rose to her knees screaming at the top of her lungs making Steven and his friends cover their ears and Superman and crew turn around in shock.
"IT HURTS, IT HURTS SO MUCH, THERE'S TO MUCH, MAKE IT STOP AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!" The brute screamed out in pain as her body began to glow brightly shining through the openings of her suit
"Uh guys, I've seen enough movies to know that is probably not a good thing" Jimmy said stepping back
"The red haired human is correct, dear brute despite your failure to complete the task as instructed you still completed it. And now I will grant your wish, in a few seconds the pain will stop" Robo said sinisterly
"WHAT DID YOU DO!" Superman shouted grabbing Robo with two hands and shaking her
"She's gonna explode" Garnet said grimly looking at the brute as she glowed brighter her face un-seeable as it was glowing bright
"Correct, and with your future vision you probably have seen it to be quite a sizable one enough to destroy half this human settlement" Robo said with a smile
"Stop it now" Pearl said pointing her Spear at Robo's exposed gem
"But if I do that how will I make my escape?" Robo said simply
Before anyone could question what Robo said her gem sunk into her own body. Robo then threw her arm upward and transformed it into the cannon. Then with a bang the gem shot out of the cannon like a Rocket soaring high into the sky with a twinkle. Robo gave one last condescending smile as her body poofed into a cloud of purple smoke, her robotic armor falling to the ground clattering. The Brute had risen to its feet, clutching its head and still screaming as it glowed brighter and brighter. The armor it wore appeared to be cracking.
"We need to help her" Steven said
Superman the wrapped his arms around the brutes waist
"I'm going to but you all need to get down now" Superman said
"Superman wait!" Garnet shouted before he took off into the sky in a red blur
"Garnet?" Pearl said walking next to her and looking up
"He-can't save her Garnet said sadly as everyone was looking up into the sky
Superman carried the brute as high in the sky as he could as he examined the armor.
"Alright, alright, it's gonna be okay, you're gonna be okay. I just need to figure this out" Superman said panicked as he examined the armor trying to find a way to stop the explosion
"W-w-w-w-" the brute stammered out as her body continued to glow
"Maybe if I take out the rest of these bolts I can-" Superman reaching for them
"No-it's too late-you can't stop it-I can feel it-this is the end" The Brute said sadly her head lowered
"NO IT'S NOT, DON'T SAY THAT! I CAN SAVE YOU, I JUST NEED TO FIGURE THIS OUT, I CAN SAVE YOU, I-I-I JUST NEED-" Superman yelled as he tried to think of an answer
"No-no you can't, but-" the brute said quietly as she lifted her head showing her sad eyes but an appreciative smile on her face
"Thank you fortrying" The brute said with a sob, Superman felt tears building up in his eyes as he held her
From the ground everyone in Beach City could see the purple light that was nearly as bright as the sun. Then the light disappeared and was replaced with a massive explosion that filled the sky. Everyone in the town could only look up in awe and horror wondering what just happened, though those who stood on the boardwalk knew exactly what happened.
"Oh my god" Greg whispered looking at the explosion
"No, no, no, no, this is not happening" Lois said looking up
"I-is he-" Jimmy stammered out
"Wait look" Steven said pointing up
From the fiery ball of smoke a small blue figure emerged from it and began to fall, it landed in the ocean with a splash.
"He's in the water" Steven shouted as he freed himself from his dad's grip
"We gotta go get him, he may-" Steven shouted as he ran towards the beach but stopped suddenly, everyone looked at Steven in horror
"St-Steven" Greg stammered as he saw the dart in the back of Steven's neck, and with that Steven fell face first onto the boardwalk
"WHAT THE HELL!" Jimmy shouted
Garnet quickly turned around only to be blasted off the boardwalk by a huge burst of sound making her scream out in pain as she hit the sand. The same happened to Amethyst and Pearl as they turned and ran towards the attackers only to be knocked back by the same sound. While the gems were left glitching on the beach they were suddenly surrounded by US soldiers all pointing guns at them. Greg however didn't care or notice any of that as he ran to his son
"STEVEN!" Greg yelled as he ran to Steven only to be stopped by Soldiers
"Let me go, that's my son, what are you doing?!" Greg yelled as the soldiers held him back
Then there was a roar from overhead as a helicopter flew overhead, and more soldiers flooded the boardwalk.
"Hey wait, what the hell is going on what happening!" Lois yelled as soldiers stood in front of her a Jimmy pushing them back
"Ma'am you and your friend need to stand back now" the soldier said
"How about you tell me why U.S. Soldiers just darted a damn child, before you start barking orders at me soldier" Lois said authoritatively jabbing her finger in the soldier's chest
"Still have your father's authority, I'm surprised you didn't join the army" A male voice said from behind making Lois freeze and turn around
"John… John Corben?" Lois said confused
"Nice to see you again Lois, don't worry we're here to help" John said with a charming smile
"Wha-why are you…. General" Lois said with a hiss
Unknown Area
Within an dark room, where the only light illuminating the space was multiple blue lights from above, and smaller purple lights from what looked like smaller consoles. Within the darkness voices spoke.
"Gem drone 1397 has been detonated" a cold monotone voice said
"Who cares that was a failure waiting to happen, they didn't accept the restructuring or reprogramming, we had to suppress her personality entirely. Now gem drone 9501, is far more superior in comparison" a voice said jovially
"Gem Drone 9501 has activated its emergency escape routine, and is currently in Earth's orbit. She is requesting extraction and repair" the monotone voice said
"Oh is she now, well there are some upgrades I've been meaning to tryout. She'll have to be disinfected of course beforehand" the jovial voice said
"Did 9501 complete their mission?" another voice said in a serious tone
"The Hybrid was not retrieved, however the earth gems are now in the custody of one of the Earths governments. And it is confirmed, the Kryptonian is on Earth" The monotone voice
"If the Kryptonian is there, then it must be there to. We can finally complete the archive" the serious voice said
"It will feel so good to have that loose end tied" the jovial voice said
"Feelings have nothing to do with this, this is our purpose" the monotone voice said
"Either way we will soon have everything we need, we will be closer to perfection" the jovial voice said
"I will change course to Earth, it will be optimal to complete all tasks while we are there, as well as adding a new section to the archive." The monotone voice said
"Earth is such a drab little planet, if it wasn't for its intriguing history we wouldn't even bother" the jovial voice said
"It appearance doesn't matter, we need the data on the planet, as well as the hybrid and the Kryptonian. Soon we will have the Kryptonian archive complete" the monotone voice said
"Soon we will be perfect" the jovial voice said
"Soon we will be one step closer to surpassing those fools, who dared to say they were superior, and that their way was righteous. We decide what is righteous, we are superior' the serious voice said
(Note: I hope you all enjoyed this chapter, the next one's gonna be a fun one. With this mystery threat looming ever closer more revelations will be made and your gonna like them I assure you. On a side note I'm looking for some art to be made with my story, if you happen to be an artist with a Deviantart page and are interested please PM so we can discuss more. If you like what you've read then leave a review I will reply ASAP, so until the next chapter Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Happy Kwanzaa, and a Happy New Year to you all. ) :D