Steven Universe: Behind The Scenes Chapter 41-Staying Strong

TRIGGER WARNING: ABUSE.

November 2013

A camera flicks on. It was in a small bedroom. Smaller than any bedroom than any home. A woman was sitting in front of it, she was sitting in an old chair with holes that her mother had bought them.

They were in a bad situation. They were living in a small, dingy apartment in a bad area of LA. Jasper could hear her father's snoring from the other side of her closed door. She sighed and started.

"Hello, Rebecca. My name is Jasper Morgan, and I am auditioning for the role of a villain in Steven Universe," she said. This was true, She hoped to get the role as a villain in the show, maybe she could get out of this trash hole for good.

She wore heavy makeup on her face and arms to cover the bruising and scars that her father had done to her during one of his 'fits' She despised her father—a lot. She hoped that she would get out of there and live in a more clean environment. Better than this, in the meantime. She kept going.

"I loved the show when it came out. And if you put anyvillains in it. I think you will — let it be me. Thank you for your time."

Not really an addution video…. But it will have to do.

Jasper looked at her cracked and damaged iPhone 5, The LCD was showing tiny streaks of color on the screen, Her father went on a rampage two weeks ago and threw her phone against a wall and it shattered. The glass was coming off in the front.

With shaky hands, she uploaded the video onto Instagram and waited, Rebecca Sugar had an account, And Jasper tagged her in her adution video before posting.

All I had to do now was wait….

"JASPER!" A voice said, startling her out of her book. Someone slammed open the door, almost taking it off its hinges. Jasper froze as she saw the man.

The man was a quartz solider like her, but… He had an anger problem when he left. After he'd met her mom. Jane. Jane was a soldier too on earth like them, They decided to settle down and have a child.

"Yes, Father." she tried to keep the fear out of her voice. For the longest time. She couldn't view herself as weak. Her father had taken that away from her when he started to hit, punch, scratch, and kick her.

For years it continued.

"What are you doing in here?!"

"Nothing, I'm just reading."

Her father—Jace had a look in his eyes, Jasper knew that look all too well. He walked toward her, his footsteps pounding on the dirty white carpet like a drum.

Jace lifted a fist to her and sent it flying. Hitting her, causing her to black out…


Steven and his father were riding their bikes in LA. It was an amazing day. Walking Disaster by Sum 41 played on Greg's speaker that was connected to his phone via headphone jack, The speaker was tied to the front of the handlebars of his all-black BMX bike. Greg's iPhone was taped to the back of the speaker with super strong tape.

Steven looks up at the sky. The clouds were thin and wispy like feathers or smoke in the air. It was truly a beautiful sight to see.

Steven's phone buzzed, he stopped and took his phone out of his pocket. Greg pulled up becide him. He wore a black star t-shirt, and his muscles were showing.

"What's up?" he asked, putting some hair behind his ear.

"Clarence texted me that San Diego Comic-Con is here, can I go with them?"

Greg stopped and thought for a second. "We have to look over your schedule kiddo."

"It's on Friday, we can go to San Diego for a few hours, come back, and then on Sunday we can go to the studio and film for the show."

"Then it's fine with me, your mom will say the same thing. You deserve to have fun with your friends." he smiled.

"Thanks, Dad, you're awesome!" Steven said hugging him. Greg smiles and also hugs him.


Greg and Steven both came home. Steven was texting Clarence, Jeff, and Sumo if they wanted to come over.

Clarence, Jeff, and Sumo all came over. Steven opened the door, and they all went into his room, closed the door, and went to his bed. Clarence sat on his computer chair, Jeff also sat on his bed and Sumo sat on a beanbag. Clarence sees a white V-styledelectric guitarthat is on a stand, and an amplifier next to it.

"Hey, cool guitar!" Clarence said.

"Oh, thanks. It was Tony's, but he gave it to me," he said.

"That's so cool!" Sumo said, looking at it. Steven grabbed it and plugged it into the amplifier then played something for them.


That night, Greg walked out to the pool, a towel over his shoulders, he turned on the lights for both the pool and Jacuzzi. Greg grabbed a small remote from the cushioned lounge chair and turned on the stereo.

System Of A Down played on the speakers and he put his legs in the warm bubbly water. "This feels nice…" he said, Greg saw someone walk out with a blue bikini.

Greg smiles as he sees his wife, she is as stunning as ever. Greg watched her walk in and sit by him.

"Well hello, handsome." she smiles.

"My stars…. You are so pretty." Greg said, kissing her on the cheek.

"You're handsome, Mr. Universe," she said, putting her head on his shoulder. Just then, a song came on.

Never Say Never by The Fray came on. Rose smiles and closes her eyes, Greg hugs her as they listen to the lyrics of the song.

Then he looked into her eyes and sang to her. Rose listened to his voice.

"Younger now than we were before

Don't let me go

Don't let me go

Don't let me go

Don't let me go

Don't let me go

Don't let me go."

Greg and Rose both listen to the song as they passionately kiss. "I love you…"

Greg and Rose were in bed, cuddling each other. Steven was spending the night at Jeff's house with his friends so they had the house to themselves for a night.

Rose puts a hand on her husband's toned chest and smiles at him. "Hey, Greg. You know what would look amazing on you?"

"What's that?"

"A tattoo," she said.

Greg thought about it, it wouldn't be a bad idea to get some tattoos, and he already had some in mind too, but he wanted to surprise both his wife and son.

Rose laid on his chest and closed her eyes. Greg smiles and puts a hand on her hair, combing his fingers through it.

She said nothing, closing her eyes and smiling. Until she fell asleep.


A pounding came from the other side of the room, Jasper's eyes shot open and she groaned. Her feet touching the carpet, she walked to the door and opened it, Her father stood there with a scowl on his face, Jasper hated this gem with a passion. She and her momneededto break free of this stupid, dirty prison. But how?

"What do you want?"

"Go to the store and buy me more drinks, we're out."

"Because you go through them like water. Bet that you never heard of that in your life, have you?" she asked her father.

Her father looked at her, his eyes were filled with rage as he took his hand and slapped her across the face, causing her to stumble back.

She sees him crouch to her level. Jasper glares at her father. Her father spat in her face. "Go to the store, now! And get me some! And don't take too long this time!" he said

Jasper crossed her arms, sighed, and got up, she waited until he went out of range, She changed her clothes and walked out of her room, she looked around the complex that she lived in.

She looked at the cluttered and messy room. There are various items scattered across the floor, including books, papers, boxes, bags, and other miscellaneous objects. A couch is visible in the background, partially covered with clothes and other items.

The room has a somewhat disorganized and chaotic appearance, with items strewn about haphazardly. The overall impression is one of disarray, possibly indicating a space that needs cleaning and organization.

She hated it here, she wanted to get out, she had to leave. But she doesn't want to leave her mother behind though. Her father was a monster and she didn't know what he was capable of, and she didn't want to see her mother in this position any longer. Thankfully her father—Jace lets her mother work to make some income.

Jasper walked out of the unit and saw the hallway, it hadn't been maintained and kept clean in years, probably decades.

She walked out the door and went to a nearby 7-Eleven. She walked in and got what she needed. Jasper got a package of spicy ramen for herself, and she sat outside, eating it. She checked her phone and saw a message from a man, She had never seen her before, apparently, she'd watched her video.

Steven Sugar.

She read the top of the screen and read his message in grey.

Hello! I am a background artist for the show Steven Universe. I took a look at your audition video, You can come into the Cartoon Network studio lot tomorrow at eight thirty am. We would love to have you for our show if you are cast.

Jasper nearly screamed with excitement, she was going to get her dream of moving out of that gross, roach-infested building with her mother.

And them moving out of Oakland was a good start.


Jasper was walking, then she saw her 'home' of an apartment building, glaring at it.

This building appears to be a mid-century modern apartment complex. It has a clean, rectangular design with a flat roof and large windows, which is characteristic of mid-century architecture. The facade is predominantly white, and it features a vertical stripe design in the center. There are small balconies with metal railings on the upper floors.

The building has two stories above a ground-level parking area, which is partially open and supported by columns. The name "Le Trianon" is prominently displayed in red, cursive lettering on the front of the building. There are some trees and shrubs around the property, and the driveway and parking area are paved.

She sighed and walked in, Jasper heard some yelling going from the neighbors next door to hers but she didn't care, she was used to it. Jasper opened the door, the lock was broken so they had no key. She sighed, her few minutes of freedom were short-lived by this stink hole.

At least I ate something today…

Jasper put the pack on the table, thankfully that the cashier didn't ask for ID, and the poor man working there knew about her situation at home and he didn't want to bother her.

She went to her room and closed the door.


Rose opened her eyes, Greg was asleep, arms wrapped around her in a loving and warm embrace, Rose sighed happily and kissed her husband.

Greg starts to stir and open his eyes and the first thing he sees is his beautiful wife's mountain of poofy hair. He smiles.

"Good morning…" he said kissing his wife.

"Hello, Mr. Universe," she said, sighing happily. She was happy to be with this amazing man.

"Well hello to you too, Mrs. Quartz Universe." he smiled softly and put an arm around her. "How'd you sleep?"

"Like a rock… Literally," she said, Greg laughs at that. He smiled and got up.

"I'm going to cook eggs, you want any?" he asked.

"Sure." she kissed her husband on the cheek, Rose stood up and walked downstairs.

Steven slowly opened his eyes and yawned. He sees his phone, it says seventen A. parents were now awake.

He walked to his bathroom and brushed his teeth. Steven looked at his curly hair and fixed himself a little bit, he walked to the door and went downstairs, and the smell of eggs hit his nose.

"Well hello, Steven." Rose smiled and picked up the boy, Steven giggled as he was being lifted into the air.

"You wanna play spaceship?" Rose asked. Steven smiled and cheered.

"Yeah!" The last time Steven played this game was when he was a baby, she or Greg would pick him up and 'fly' him around their old house that was in Delaware like he was on a spaceship.

"Prepare for liftoff," Rose said, lifting her son above her head. Rose had a firm grip on the boy so he wouldn't fall, then she started the countdown. " ten…. nine…. eight…. seven…. six…. five…. four…. three…. two…. one!" Rose made swishing noises, pretending that the engines were working.

"Where too Captain Steven?"

"Mars!"

"Okay. one trip to Mars!" Rose said, taking him around the house. Steven laughed. Rose did too, Greg smiled and went to the table, and he started working on Steven's breakfast.

"Steven, do you want eggs too? I can make you some with Mushrooms and cheese." Greg said.

"Can I make them myself?"

"Go for it," he said as he pulled up a chair for him, he was still too short to reach the stove, so Steven started making his eggs and scrambled them.


Steven was at Connie's house. He knocks on the door and Priyanka opens it, she looks tired, she still has her scrubs on but her hair is down.

"Hello, Steven," Priyanka said, smiling down at the boy.

"Hello, Priyanka. Is Connie home?" he asked.

"Yes, she's in her room," she said, Steven nods and walked into the house. She walked upstairs and knocked on the door.

"Steven!" She said, putting her pen down and hugging the boy.

"Hi! Areyou ready to go? Clarence said that he would meet us at the comic shop." Connie nods and grabs her wallet, puts it in her pocket and they go out.

Priyanka says goodbye then they are off on their bikes.

The comic store was coming up, they walked in and they saw everything from comics to manga to food and drinks, you could bring your playmat and play trading cards here too. There was even a spot for video games, Steven wanted to check out the comics and play some video games with Connie or Clarence.

Clarence, Jeff, and Sumo walk in. They see Steven and walk up to him. "Hey, Steven!" Sumo greeted. Jef waved, and so did Clarence.

Steven, Connie, Clarence, Jeff, and Sumo start roaming around the store. Steven went to the comics section and pulled one out. He found a seat and read it. Clarence was over playing video games with Sumo. Jeff was reading manga and Connie was looking at the different types of foods and drinks they have.

"Hey, Steven! They have ramen!" Connie called out to him. Steven stood up, grabbed the comic that he was reading, put it back, and went in her direction. Connie looks at all the selections. Steven picked a packet off the shelf.


Steven, Connie, Clarence, Jeff, and Sumo were all at Connie's house in LA, they were playing video games until Steven and his friends went home.

Steven was biking at his house. He walked into his home, upstairs to his room closed the door, and went on his phone, he got a text from Ameythest asking if he wanted to come to her house to spend the night. She said that he could come over. So, he packed a bag and walked downstairs, his parents were on the couch, Greg was playing his guitar and Rose was reading a comic.

"Guys, I'm going out," Steven said, looking at them. Greg nods. "Alright, where to?"

"Ameythest's, she asked me to spend the night," Steven said, opening the door. He closed it, got on his bike, and rode to Agora Hills.


A\N: alright guys, I did Jasper's backstory. I didn't know when to introduce her, I wanted to introduce her in "Jailbreak." but, I decided that was going to take long and I wanted to put her in not too soon, but soon enough. So how did I do?