The three warriors and Steven hid under the elevator panel as the robonoid activated the control panel and a screen fizzled to life. A familiar face appeared on the screen: Peridot.

"Crap, not her again…" Piccolo growled.

"What the hell is she doing here?" Vegeta hissed, "I thought you said she was just some maintenance drone!"

"I ASSUMED she was," Piccolo retorted quietly, "For all we know, she still could be one but her job wasn't just to fix the warp system."

The two Saiyans eyes widened. "Oh no! She's trying to restart this place isn't she?" Goku breathed, "Why are they coming back now? I thought Rose made sure they would never come back!"

"Maybe someone got the memo that Rose isn't around anymore," Vegeta growled, "I wouldn't be surprised if that water witch told the whole gem empire about it when she got home…"

"Whatever the case maybe," Piccolo cut it, "We have to be careful. If she spots us and figures out what you two are, we could have the diamonds on our tail in seconds…or worse: the Colds." "Steven, we need you to stay here. Vegeta and I will get a closer lo-" he started, turning to the boy, but his eyes widened when he realized Steven wasn't there. The three aliens looked around frantically before they heard a voice pipe up.

"I dunno, I think it's kinda cool,"

They looked up to see the boy standing in front of the giant screen, the green gem looking at him with surprise and confusion. "Hi I'm Steven," he said.

The gem blinked before bringing up a recording device. "There appears to be an infestation of Steven's in this area," she spoke into the recorder.

"Daw, I'm not so bad once you get to know me!" Steven replied cheerfully.

Vegeta's palm met his forehead. "That's it," he growled, "I knew that kid was going to get us killed one day. When we get home, he is so dead."
"And how many more Stevens are present in this area?" the gem
continued casually.

"I dunno Vegeta, she doesn't seem that bad," Goku said as he observed the two conversing.

"Just wait for it…" he muttered, head still in his hand.

"Now I get to ask a question," Steven said, "what are you doing?"
Peridot turn away from him, but lifted one of the giant floating fists above him. "Hm, just picking up where we left off," she continued cooly. Before the hand could come down, the Z fighters jumped into action, Vegeta and Goku wrapping their tails to conceal them. With one punch, Goku shattered the floating hand.

"What the heck?!" the green gem sputtered in surprise, "Another Steven?! I thought you said you were the only one!" She then turned to Vegeta and Piccolo who were now tearing up the room. Peridot tried to swat them away with the remaining floating hand. "Hey! Stop that you...you other Steven, and….Namekian?!" she snapped in confusion, "Why are you here?! HOW are you here?! What in the name of Yellow Diamond is going on! Have you been the ones tampering with my machines?"

"We're giving you a warning," Piccolo said turning to her, "Stay away from this planet, or face the consequences!" As her attention was directed on the green alien, Vegeta took the opportunity to smashed the power core.

"I-I'm reporting this!" the gem's voice cracked before the room went dark and the projection fizzled out. The last image they saw was the triangular gem's livid expression. The three aliens stood around in an awkward silence, unsure of what to do next. Steven continued to stand frozen in his spot, equally unsure.

"Steven," Vegeta finally said, turning to the boy, "You're grounded."