Chapter 4 :

Ok everyone we've finished talking and decided were ready to talk if you are Edward "calmly stated. As everyone sat around the couch while Omni landed on His head as they all were getting ready to listen to his story. Ok it all started when I was around 5 back then it was just me and my dad everyone picked on me just because I wanted to be a hero. Not only that but just because of how I look other kids would either throw things at me or call me names stuff like im a freak it almost made me fall into a really dark place but…. The gems and Steven noticed that was until I met someone who brought me back to the light he was also the only other person to show me kindness other than my dad when no one else would be. He believed in me, he trusted me just like my dad and he became my first friend and his name was James Cornerstone and I will always cherish and remember the good times we shared for as long as I live. He sounds like an amazing friend says Pearl ooh, ooh, ooh who taught you how to play guitar? Steven asked with star's in his eyes it was my dad who taught me how to play they are some of the best memories I have of him he helped to nurture my dream of becoming a hero Edward answered. What happened to him? Where is he now? Steven and Amethyst kept pestering him to answer He's gone he struggled to say as tears of sorrow ran down his face the two noticed this and said were sorry to ask you about something so personal. It's alright I just… need a minute as he headed to the bathroom to wipe off his face and closed the door leaving the gems to ponder on what he told them already.

Just then Greg was already there just silently listening to Edwards story and speaks up by saying Steven and Amethyst it isn't right to ask someone something as difficult and personal as that because for all you know he's still grieving I cant imagine what's running through that kids mind right now but I feel sorry for him. Garnet says after Greg conversation with Steven and Amethyst that " I can tell by how he reacted that he's still hurting on the inside idk how he's able handle all that pain and grief himself but maybe when he's ready he will talk to us about it.

After that they hear a faucet turn off and Edward walking back out and sitting back down on the couch he ask im ok now to finish the rest of the story if you all are willing? They all say that you don't have to finish if you don't want to they responded. No don't worry about it it's ok im good to finish the story then he takes a deep breath before continuing. Right before my dad passed away he told me everything he new about all the good my mom ( Green Diamond ) did to help try and hide all the worlds and inhabitants from the other diamond's he told me about her adventures, abilities and about her origins like how she was the only diamond without a court to rule because she thought that was wrong so she left homeworld to live her dreams of becoming a pathfinder which is how she met my dad John Limelight on her latest adventure which she chose to settle down with after falling in love . Fast forward a couple of months she then became pregnant with me and that's when they decided to create a locket for me to remember them by and my dad gave me this guitar on my 16th birthday he with the help of my mom also engraved my locket. Right before he was gone he told me to look for the Crystal gems they can help you find out more about yourself. Then afterwards I left the only place I've ever known as home because I had nothing left to tie me down and keep me there especially since my friend James had to move away not before exchanging a handshake and a saying we came up with which was ( From this day fourth it shall be known never alone always together Edward and James brother's forever ) but we promised that we would see each other again someday no matter what. He was the only outside person I trusted with the secret of who my mom was and where she came from also my power's.

Later on after that I headed to Beach City but while on the road I created my good old pal Omni. And that's my story any questions? Yes actually how did you beat that corrupted gem with only your music? I one of the amazing powers I have from my mom are to completely heal corruption permanently. What! How can that even be possible Pearl and Amethyst yelped while Garnet just had a shocked looked on her face. While Steven asked hey Edward can you teach me how to heal corrupted gems to? All of the gems went quiet as Steven asked this reasonable request waiting for Edward's response but was met by him stating that I can't teach you how to heal corruption but I can definitely show you how I heal them but please note even though I can do this let's just say that corruption is some ways similar between gems but in many ways different for a lot of them im able to heal gems that are not to far gone like that other one I fought but for most we would need all of the diamonds together to heal the worse off one's but for the time being like me and im assuming you because you live with these three right then Steven revealed his gem by pulling up his shirt and saying ( my mom was pink Diamond but changed her name to Rose quartz to protect the earth after changing her appearance ).

Oh ok then anymore questions anybody? Actually I had one Garnet says what was that flash of light we saw in front of your house? After hearing the question Edward realized ( you must be talking about my keyblade ) keyblade? What's that? It's what I call my weapon after a lot of practice I was able to learn how to turn into a vehicle and turning into other weapons but it's not easy but it's definitely possible if you want Steven I can teach you how? Cool please teach me Steven said " in a excited voice.

Another question Pearl asked what other things can you do? Well for starters I can create portals to any and all worlds with my weapon think of earth as one world connected by these ( gateways ) which allow travel between them to places homeworld ships and warp pads are unable to go. The only catch is my weapon is the only way to travel between them also I can open and close these gateways whenever also these worlds are full of plenty of adventure my dad told me if you guys want I can take you to some sometime? Awesome could you take us to one of these places sometime? Steven said. Yeah sure Edward said then " nodded in acceptance. Before anything else Steven started to yawn get tired and said well it sounds like it's time for bed for the Ste-man and so he headed off to bed right after the gems offered to let him and Omni to spend the night them agreed to their nice gesture and the pair chose to sleep on the couch. Right as Steven went to bed and Greg went back to his car wash and Pearl and Garnet went to their rooms while Omni had already fallen asleep.

The only remaining people awake in the temple were Edward and Amethyst they used this alone time to get to know each other better. Oh hey Amethyst Edward said nervously if your not doing anything tomorrow do you want to hangout or something? I mean after I teach Steven how to transform his shield? Sure sounds like fun Amethyst also you are one amazing dude and pretty good looking to. Edward responds with his cheeks growing redder and redder and saying thx Amethyst your gorgeous yourself his response made her smile a little goodnight Edward goodnight Amethyst.

The next day after Edward woke up he noticed that Amethyst was laying right to him all he could think to himself was what do I do what do I do I've never seen anyone so beautiful? Right then Amethyst wakes up only to see Edward siting on the couch practicing his guitar the song he would play for her later tonight when they hangout. Anyway he notices Amethyst listening to him practice and suddenly stops to say ( good morning Amethyst you look lovely today only for her to blush and say hi back "while blushing to his word's saying it back also following it up by saying I cant wait until later it will be fun after getting up and then walking to the fridge while waiting on the other gems and Steven gather).

As Steven woke up and had his breakfast he realized today was the day that Edward would teach him how to transform his shield into other cool forms like his this realization made Steven rush to finish eating and get dressed. As he finished he heard the gems doors open assuming they were gathering there to wait on Steven.

As everyone finally gathered in the living room like area Garnet said everyone today were going to the coliseum to witness Steven learning better control of his weapon with the help of Edward now everyone time to head to the warp pad that they used to teleport there. As they were in transit Edward quickly told Steven ( don't be nervous with me around this will be a piece of cake I know you can do it and even Pearl Amethyst, Pearl, and Garnet and Omni will be cheering you on. Suddenly they arrived in the ( sky arena ). Next the gems plus Omni resting on Garnets head all headed to their seats to watch.

After they were all seated Edward said to Steven ( I want you to summon your shield ) right And so the boy summoned his shield with haste then asking what now? " Slightly confused now Steven may I please see your shield I want to try something. After Steven handed over his shield to Edward he saw him whisper something to it then his shield was shrouded in a bright light that made everyone other then Edward, Omni and Garnet cover their eyes as the light faded what they saw in his shield's place was a suit of pink armor that looked like ( Edwards keyblade armor ) but personalized for Steven only. Tada and here is something new to add to your arsenal Steven with everyone except Garnet saying wow I didn't know he could do that with his weapon. And ta da what do you think Steven do you like it? Edward asked. Like it I love it what does it do? He said in a happy voice. Well for right now it only can super charge your shield whenever you summon it allowing you to throw it so you can now control wherever it goes as its flying through the air kind of like a remote control airplane as well as being able to summon multiple shields at once to not only protect you but to protect a large group of people rather then summoning one big shield which makes you into a big stationary target.

As Edward was still explaining it he out of nowhere was greeted by a big hug from Steven along with him saying thank you, thank you, thank you It's amazing as he inspected the suit/armor transformation Edward had made for him. Then out of nowhere Garnet starts to say ( Thank you so much Edward for helping Steven and now if you don't mind me Amethyst and Pearl would like to see how well you would do if you fought us in three separate sparing matches to test your skills? Oh umm sure Edward said I don't mind. As Garnet decided to be the first contestant she stepped down to ( test his might ) first on the fighting stage as the other gems and Steven watched with anticipation.