Spells and Louds
Chapter 77: Reassurance and Report
(Royal Woods)
Steven and Spinel are still at Spellman Estate listening to the rerun of the recording.
"This still is one heck of a good song" said Steven. "Huh, I can't believe I actually turned back into my ditzy self" said Spinel.
"To be honest, you were cool either way" said Luna as she arrives into the recording studio with Lincoln and Linka.
"So, you guys just about ready to head back to your world?" asked Linka.
"Actually, I was wondering if I could have some relax time here in your world, just to see the sights" said Steven.
"Sounds cool. What about you Spinel?" said Lincoln.
"Well, I think I could try and do the same as well, I would like to see your world" said Spinel. Her words were still concerning Steven.
Then Sam, who was there finishing checking the song. "Maybe you should invite some of your pals here Steven" said Sam.
"Hey, that's not a bad idea" said Steven. "Plus, Connie is also taking a break from space camp".
Spinel seemed a bit nervous about this. But she needed to make amends with them.
"How about we go wait for them by the great gate and then we can all head to the park" said Lincoln.
"Awesome! I'll call them now" said Steven. He the pulls out his phone and heads out of the studio.
Lincoln and the others look at Spinel who has a worried look. "You okay dude?" asked Luna.
"Y-Yeah, I'm fine" replied Spinel. "We know something is wrong. We can see it all over your face and I've had experience with people who have problems" said Lincoln.
"M-Maybe it's best to tell you at the park or something" said Spinel. She then heads out of the studio and out of the house.
This truly was a concern for them. They wanted to help her as much as Steven does, but Lincoln could already figure out what was wrong.
(A few minutes later)
Lincoln, Linka, Luna, Sam, Steven and Spinel were now outside and waiting by the great gate.
"By the way, Where did you're other siblings went off to?" asked Steven.
"Well, Leni had to go to her work in the mall, Sunset said earlier she got a call about her friends from Canterlot who have an emergency and Timmy is hanging out with Clyde, Rusty and Zach at the arcade" said Lincoln. "So, I guess it's just us then".
"What about those other people who were with you when you guys came to our world?" asked Spinel.
"Other people?" said Luna. Then they all figured out what she meant.
"Oh, well Lori is probably at the mall or at her house with the rest of her sisters, Dana and Becky are doing who knows what, I have no clue where Martin, Victor or Gyro went off to, it seemed important and Dad went off to his office. He had a report from someone" said Lincoln. "Hollow on the other hand, now clue".
"Also mom is upstairs putting Lily to sleep" said Linka.
"Leon and Sergei are also missing, they went off with Guardian dude" said Luna.
"I texted Jordan earlier to meet us at the park as well" said Lincoln.
All of a sudden the great gate glowed and coming out was Garnet, Amethyst, Pearl, Connie and Lion. But it seems they have other company with them. Bismuth, Lapis and Peridot?
"Hey guys" said Amethyst. "This world seems a little bit warmer" said Pearl. "It feels fine to me" said Garnet.
"Nice house kid" said Bismuth. "Seems bigger than the barn" said Lapis. "Can't be that impressive" said Peridot.
Connie ran to Steven and hugged him. "Glad you guys could make it" said Steven. "Well, when you said something about relaxing in another dimension, I thought it would be fun. Plus this seems way more advanced than space travel or space camp" said Connie.
Then they all spot Spinel. Some of them got nervous and sort of got into combat stance.
"Seriously! We already went through this guys" said Steven. They all calmed down and lowered they're defenses.
"Sorry, it's just not going to be easy with her around, after what she did" said Pearl. "We still don't know why you even came to visit beach city or this place" said Amethyst.
"Come on dudes, give her a break. She's just a bit messed up with her past" said Luna. "At least give her a chance" said Linka.
"She's right. We gave second chances to Lapis and Peridot" said Garnet. This made Lapis and Peridot blush and feel nervous.
"And me of course" said Bismuth. "Okay fine" said Pearl and Amethyst.
Connie approached Spinel. "Even though you tried to hurt the earth and almost killed Steven. I guess if he can forgive you, then so can I" said Connie as she shook Spinel's hand.
"Gee, thanks. Connie" said Spinel nervously. Then Lion yawned at her face, which wasn't quite comfortable to Spinel.
"That means he likes you, I think" replied Steven.
"So, what's on the agenda guys?" asked Garnet. "Well, we're headed for the park. Maybe some lunch, a few Pokémon battles and some rest time" replied Linka.
"Now that does sound fun. What are Pokémon exactly?" said Pearl.
Then coming out from behind the house was Absol and Loudred. Which freaked some of them out.
"I know, I had the same reaction when I came and saw them" said Steven.
"Don't worry guys, these are Pokémon" said Lincoln. "They're kinda like animals, but with unique powers and stuff" said Luna.
"So, like Lion" said Connie. "If you count lion having the ability to evolve, enter a megavolution and a Z-move" said Linka.
"I had no idea what you just said, but that does sound kinda cool" said Amethyst.
Lion approached the Pokémon. "You are pink" said Absol. "Whoa! He talks!" said Bismuth.
"I had the same reaction when I heard him speak" said Steven.
"Lincoln said the he's the only one who can communicate with us, something about telekinesis" said Spinel.
"I also called Lisa, Lana and Lucy to see if they wanted to join in as well, Rita is taking them to the park now, so we should probably catch up" said Lincoln.
They all boarded onto the Vulture bike, Luna's car and on to Lion's back.
"Harv! Tell our parents that we're headed out to the park!" said Lincoln.
"Will do Lincoln" replied Harv. "Wait a minute! You're house has an AI?!" said Peridot. "Now that is impressive" said Bismuth.
"Let's race guys!" yelled Amethyst. "Amethyst! There are probably laws here that abide us from speeding!" said Pearl.
"Sometimes we race and now looks like the right time!" said Lincoln. "This should be fun!" said Sam.
They all made they're race to Royal Woods Ketchum park.
(Ketchum Park)
They all made an immediate stop to the parking lot. "I'm surprised you didn't teleport using Lion's portal roar" said Linka.
"It wouldn't be fair" said Steven. Lincoln then notices something. "Looks like Vanzilla is here and that means the louds are here as well" said Lincoln.
"The Louds?" said Peridot. "It's the last name of the people we're meeting here" said Luna.
"Humans have such strange last names" said Lapis.
They enter the park and see all of the people enjoying themselves. "This place is so peaceful, I can see why you sometimes come here" said Pearl.
'Reminds me of the garden' Spinel says to her thoughts as she watches the kids playing some games.
"Hey guys!" they all turn to see Lana race towards them and hug Lincoln. "Looks like we made it" said Linka.
"Yes, you did" said Lucy. They all get startled by her sudden presence. Except for Garnet.
Lucy looks at Garnet. "You, weren't startled by me" said Lucy. "I already saw you coming. Future vision" said Garnet with a smile. Lucy also smiles "Wicked!"
"So, these are the so called geologically named beings, or how you say it. The Crystal Gems" said Lisa.
"You seem like such a smarty pants" said Amethyst with annoyance.
"I am a four year old genius, or in other words a prodigy" said Lisa. "Hmm, sounds like my kinda person" said Peridot.
"So! Are we gonna get to battling or what?!" said Lana. Toxicroak and Golbat also came to them.
"That is one big frog" said Connie. "And bat" said Steven.
"We just have to wait for Jordan" said Lincoln. He then smiles and chuckles a bit. "And she's here".
Lincoln grabs the person who was about to jump down from the tree and hugs her and share a kiss.
"Dang! So close!" said Jordan. "You can't surprise me my love" said Lincoln.
"Aww, that's so sweet" said Pearl. "I like they're pairing" said Garnet. "Reminds me of myself".
"So, where's Rita?" asked Luna. "She's over there, working on her novel" replied Lucy. They all spot her by the benches.
"Okay then. Let's get this battle started!" said Jordan.
They all got to they're positions. Linka, Luna, Lisa, Sam, Steven, Connie, Lion and the gems sat by the picnic table.
This was no ordinary battle. They were gonna have a team Pokémon battle.
Lincoln and Jordan with Absol and Lopunny vs Lana and Lucy with Toxicroak and Golbat.
The battle was intense, combining combat moves with each other to counter the opposing side.
Shadow ball with a focus beam. Mud shot with Swift attack. Mean look and Attract. Poison jab and screech.
And in the end, Lana and Lucy make the win. "It seems that the battle is over and Lana and Lucy have claimed the victory" said Lisa.
"You did well guys" said Lincoln and Jordan to Absol and Lopunny. "We gave it our all" replied Absol.
"Alright dudes! I wanna go at it with Lucy now" said Luna. "Loudred!" yelled her Pokémon.
Lucy smiles and so does Golbat. "Bring it!" said Lucy.
"This is turning out awesome!" said Connie. "These Pokémon sure are strange In combat" said Lapis.
Luna and Luc give out a fierce battle. Two second staged Pokémon with the same sound based attacks, but Golbat was also a flying type.
And the battle is turned to the favor of Lucy. "You did good Golbat" said Lucy.
Luna heads to Loudred and helps him up. "You were pretty rad out there Loudred, next time we'll win" said Luna.
Then something was happening to Golbat, he was starting to glow. Making everyone shocked. "Oh boy!" said Lincoln.
"This is it!" said Lisa. "Is it going to explode?!" said Pearl in panic. "No, evolve!" said Linka.
The light fades and they all look to the even larger bat flying above them, purple in color, serious yellow eyes and four wings.
"Crobat!" said Lucy. Lisa recorded everything and smiled. "A third stage Pokémon! Very fascinating!" said Lisa.
"Whoa dude!" said Luna. "This is awesome Lucy!" said Lincoln. "He's big" said Lana. "Congrats!" said Jordan.
Rita sees this from her sitting point and is shocked. 'We're gonna need a place for him' she says in her thoughts.
"Well, I guess that ends the battle" said Lincoln.
"W-What the heck?!" said Pearl in shock. "That bat just changed!" said Peridot. "That was so cool!" said Connie.
"Let's just say, Pokémon evolve when they get stronger or in other words, when they beat a Pokémon that has a higher chance of combat status" said Lisa.
"Now that makes sense" said Bismuth. "I agree" said Garnet. "Not to me" said Amethyst.
"So, you guys want some lunch?" asked Luna. They all nodded in agreement.
Rita then checked her phone and got an urgent text, she then raced towards the others.
Lucy, Lana, Lisa! Listen I need to head to work today" said Rita.
The three loud girl's were confused. "But why mom?" asked Lana. "I thought you were getting a day off today" said Lucy. "You have an urgent responsibility from the message I presume" said Lisa.
"It's true" said Rita. "Dr. Finestein called and said that the Fox Quintuplets came in and have a lot of aching teeth. Something about sneaking into an old candy factory".
"We understand mom, Lincoln could give us a ride home anyway" said Lucy. Rita turned to Lincoln. "You think you can do that?"
"No problem" said Lincoln. Rita kissed the foreheads of her three kids and headed to Vanzilla.
"So, lunch?!" said Amethyst.
(A few minutes later)
Luna, Sam, Lincoln and Jordan return with some bags of food from a nearby food truck.
"Finally Food! I was starting to die here" said Amethyst.
"Irrelevant. You are a gem based life form, food is not required for your survival" said Lisa.
"I have to agree with her" said Peridot. "Nerds!" replied Amethyst.
"Alright we have enough food for everyone here and don't eat everything Amethyst" said Lincoln.
"What are you talking about man?" said Amethyst. They all look at her seriously.
"Come on dude" said Luna. "We don't want everyone having to bring out a fight" said Sam.
"Okay fine. I won't eat that many" replied Amethyst.
"Why doesn't this work where we're from" said Pearl in annoyance.
"So, what did you guys get?" asked Linka.
"Let's see. We have bacon wrapped hotdogs, bacon cheeseburgers, some donuts, fries and Za' to go" said Lincoln.
"I'm sorry what was that last part?" asked Connie. Lincoln then showed them the Pizza in a cone style.
"W-What is that?!" said Steven in awe. Even Connie and Amethyst were shocked by this.
"This is just a piece of food innovation, Za' to go. Pizza you can eat without spilling the toppings" said Luna.
"It's more famous to eat at sports arenas" said Sam.
Some of them went for the Za' to go, even Pearl who was glad it didn't make a mess when eaten, Spinel on the other hand just went to eating donuts.
"You seem to like donuts" said Sam. "It was the first earth food I ate" said Spinel.
"At least have something to drink with it" said Jordan. "We ordered some milk shakes and soda, and some water bottles. Gotta stay hydrated" said Luna.
"I can make the water even more if you want" said Lapis. She then makes the fountain water move.
"Umm, people don't drink fountain water Lapis" said Lucy. Lapis nods and puts the water back into the fountain. "That was so cool!" said Lana.
After eating Steven looks to Spinel. "Spinel, why are you here and not on homeworld?" asked Steven.
Spinel knew it was time to tell the truth. "I-I want some time ….. Away from the diamonds" replied Spinel nervously.
They were shocked by this. But Steven and Lincoln knew what she meant.
"Let me guess, the diamonds aren't treating you like a fun game" said Steven. "They're just pampering and adoring you, like Pink Diamond" said Lincoln.
Spinel looks down with sadness. The others were shocked by this.
"I just … I don't understand! They were gonna be my friends, my new friends. But then they didn't want to play much games with me, they just treated me like I was Pink diamond! But I'm not!" yelled Spinel. But then she softened and started to have some tears.
"I-Is it because I act like her, because I am the last of her treasure, because I knew how she played and acted?" said Spinel.
Steven then placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "It's gonna be okay Spinel. They juts miss her, and I know you miss her too" said Steven.
Spinel calms down. "To be honest, I don't really miss Pink Diamond. I mean she did make me stand in one place for six thousand years" said Spinel.
She then looks at Steven. "You're different, your nothing like Pink" said Spinel. "He really isn't and won't be, but he does have her legacy" said Connie.
"The legacy of all her past problems and her gem" said Spinel with a chuckle. The others also laughed a bit.
Steven blushes at they're remarks. "Y-Yeah, it is true".
Then Spinel goes back to the sad state she was in. "I just don't know what to do. After they treated me like I was Pink, they went off to interact with some other gems who came to visit and I was just there to also talk. But no games were played, it was just being nice and learning how to make new friend. Which was kinda nice. But I never got a chance to at least make anyone laugh, beside the diamonds" said Spinel.
"I guess other gems have their own ways to entertain themselves. I am an early generation gem, I don't even know if there are others like me still alive" said Spinel. "So, I hopped onto a warp pad and made my way back to beach city".
It was all clear to them, even to the Crystal Gems. "Now I feel sorry for you" said Amethyst. "Those Diamonds are too clingy for Pink" said Bismuth.
"Oh, we're so sorry you went through that Spinel" said Pearl. "At least you came to earth to get away from them" said Lapis.
Steven had an idea. "How about I talk to the diamonds about this problem? Maybe we can find a solution to this" said Steven.
Spinel smiled and looked at Steven and the others. "That would be great. Thanks Steven and to all of you" said Spinel.
But before they could all say anything further, Lincoln and Luna got an incoming transmission from FutureTech HQ.
"Looks like an urgent message" said Lincoln. "We gotta go dude" said Luna.
"Then count us in!" said Steven and the Crystal Gems.
This shocked the others. "Are you guys sure?" asked Jordan. "You guys came to our world and helped us, we wanna help you guys too" said Connie.
"Who knows what innocent world is in trouble" said Pearl. "Or whatever evil is out there" said Bismuth.
Lincoln smiled. "Alright then. Let's go guys!" said Lincoln.
"Ahem" they all looked at Lucy, Lana and Lisa. "But first, we gotta get you guys home" said Linka.
"I should also accompany you, my skills might be needed again" said Lisa. "Alright the dude" said Luna.
They all made their way back to they're rides and rode off. But they had to drop off Lucy and Lana back to the Loud House.
(The world of Remnant)
FutureTech soldiers and vehicles start shredding through all of the Grimm in the area near beacon and its town.
A base of operations have been established and many of their drones are scouting the perimeter. Some construction vehicles are repairing and cleaning up the mess.
Glynda Goodwitch redirects a squad of Guardian tanks to scout the western sector of the town. She then walks towards the Guardian, who is looking at the stone dragon on top of the school.
"Any thoughts on how do we get rid of it?" asked Glynda. "Teleport or destroy. Those are the two things I can think of, and either one is a bad idea" said Gyro. "I don't even know if that thing is still alive in there".
"You have a point, we should only make our move on it once we've cleared the area of all Grimm" said Glynda.
"Agreed" replied Gyro. A Nevermore flies above them, being chased by Apollo and MiG fighters.
"I want to thank you, for bringing your military force here to clean up this mess" said Glynda. "Atlas just left this place and everything as if they had nothing to do with it".
"I'm just doing this to prepare, Salem will make her move soon. We just have to wait and hope Ruby and the others have made it to Haven and secured the Relic" said Gyro. "And if Ozpin reincarnated again".
"That is true" said Glynda. She then looks to Gyro. "Do you think I can see Pyrrha and Penny again?"
Gyro smiles. "Sure, but not now. We still have work to do" said Gyro. Glynda smiles and nods. Then they hear an alarm from Gyro's phone.
"Something urgent has come up in FutureTech" said Gyro. "Then go, I'll lead the forces here" said Glynda.
Gyro smiles. "I'll be back soon, maybe" said Gyro. He then morphs into a raven and flies into a portal.
"Reminds me of Qrow and Raven when they turn into birds" said Glynda to herself. She then walks off to join a squad of troops to fighting off some Grimm Gryphons.
(FutureTech, Earlier)
Martin and Victor report to FutureTech after hearing the song made by the Spellman's with Spinel.
They enter the warehouse and see Penny waiting for them.
"Oh good, you're here. An incoming transmission from the town of PorkBelly" said Penny.
"PorkBelly? That's where Johnny, Mary and Susan live" said Victor. "Wonder what do they want?"
"Only one way to find out" Martin turns on the main screen and they see Susan and Mary.
"What's the situation girls?" asked Martin.
"Okay, we just need to tell you the good news first" said Susan.
"All of your allied forces have established full satellite control in orbit. They have all communications up and running and forward bases around the world are working smooth" said Susan.
"Well, that's good" said Victor. "And what is the bad news?" asked Penny.
Susan and Mary look at each other nervously. "I think its best we show you" said Mary.
They put on the screen some recordings of GDI and FutureTech satellites that have all been hit by meteorite projectiles and destroyed.
"What the what?" said Victor. "Susan, Mary. What's going on?" asked Martin in anger.
"This had been happening for the past seven days" said Mary. "The commanders said it could've been meteor showers, but then it kept happening frequently".
"So, where have the incidents been happening?" asked Victor.
"It's all been happening to every satellite that passes by the initial orbit above the town of Cornbury. It seems the meteorites are always targeting that place" said Susan.
"It almost looks like those things want to go there" said Mary. "But there have been no reports on any craters or crashes. Except for weird mutations coming from the people".
They then show them footage of people, animals and inanimate objects turning into giant vicious monsters.
"Oh my, looks like an infection of some sort" said Penny.
"We presumed it as well" said Susan. "Then our scanners found out that each meteorite has the same flight path and the same starting location" said Mary.
"Did you talk to the outposts to find the source out in space?" asked Martin.
"We did and they found this" Mary shows them an image of a reddish planet that was almost outside of the Solar System.
"We believe this is what's making the meteorites" said Susan.
"Wait a minute! What happened to the mutated people?" asked Victor.
"There have been some news about four super heroes who have been battling the monsters and reverting them back, and it keeps going on and on with the troubles and near disasters" said Mary.
"So, Cornbury has Super heroes?" said Penny. "Seems like it" said Victor.
They then look at Martin and his serious face. "So, what's the plan?" asked Victor.
"We're calling the Defenders and the Guardian, now!" said Martin. He pushes a button and sends the emergency meeting message to all of them.
To be continued …..
Spinel has some troubles in Homeworld, let's hope that Steven can fix it. Glynda is now leading an extermination team against the Grimm, but what is happening at this place called Cornbury, that's coming in the next chapter. Please leave a review.