Steven Universe: Behind the Scenes Chapter 63-Nightmares.
Saturday, March 9, 2014
Steven and the Crystal Gems were at the studio, they were going to be filming for Steven The Sword Fighter today. He was excited to get back into shooting today. He loved shooting for the episodes with everyone.
Steven was in his trailer, getting into his costume. Greg and Rose weren't there with him. They had some stuff to take care of, so they couldn't be there.
Steven walked out of the trailer and went to the set. They were back in the house again. Steven took out his script from his backpack.
Pearl walked up and smiled. "Hello, Steven."
"Hey, Pearl," he said looking through his script to find the correct page that they were on for the episode, Steven turned to it. His lines were highlighted in pink highlighter.
Rebecca went walked in a few minutes later.
"Alright, guys! We go on in five!" she said, walking toward the set and to Steven. "Steven." she started. "You and Darwin were amazing on Friday! I watched the show. And you guys did an incredible job."
"Thanks, Rebecca." he smiles.
"Alright guys!" she said, sitting in her director's chair. "Let's get this episode rolling!"
"And…. Action!"
"Steven the Sword Fighter, scene one, take one." the clapper leader told them.
The rain drummed rhythmically against the roof of the beach house, creating a soothing backdrop for the sleepy scene outside. Under the porch, a lion lay sprawled out, yawning widely before settling into a peaceful nap, the gentle patter of rain lulling him into dreams.
Inside, the atmosphere was lively and animated. In Steven's room, the warm glow of the television illuminated the excited faces of Steven and the Crystal Gems. They were huddled together, munching on popcorn, completely engrossed in the thrilling action of 'Lonely Blade IV,' the Japanese dialogue dancing across the screen with English subtitles.
On-screen, tension escalated as the two characters faced off dramatically.
"Lonely Blade!" the screen shouted in dramatic Japanese, "It was you! You were the one who killed my brother, cursing me to fight alone forever!"
Steven sprawled belly-down on Garnet's flowing hair, and sighed wistfully, "Oh Lonely Blade, you so lonely."
The Samurai President, clad in shadows, retorted with fierce bravado, "You think you can defeat me? The President of the Shadow Samurai Government?!" He dramatically unsheathed a hidden sword from his mop, sending popcorn flying from Steven's hand.
"What?! The janitor is the evil samurai president?! That's bananas!" Steven exclaimed, eyes wide in disbelief.
Pearl rolled her eyes, her patience wearing thin. "Oh come on, it was so obvious! He's been mopping in the background of every fight scene!" She held up the movie cover box, pointing at the janitor's image.
"Oh yeah," Steven conceded, realizing the truth.
As the epic showdown continued, the Lonely Blade declared, "For my honor and for my brother! I will strike you down!" With a flourish, he combined his swords and launched them with a cry of "Boomerang Blade!"
"Piercing Shadow of a Thousand... Screams!" shouted the Samurai President, leaping into the air, sword poised for a powerful thrust.
"Go, Lonely, go! Do the Boomerang Blade again!" Steven cheered, pumping his fist in the air.
Pearl, ever the critic, muttered, "Oh come on, this is ridiculous. Just look at their form; this is nothing like real sword fighting." Her remarks were quickly shushed by Garnet and Amethyst, who were equally engrossed in the movie.
"It's just a movie, Pearl," Steven laughed, tossing a handful of popcorn into his mouth.
"Well, if you want to see a demonstration of proper sword techniques, I'd be happy to show you," Pearl offered, a gleam of enthusiasm igniting in her eyes.
"Now?" Steven's eyes sparkled with excitement as he leaned in closer, eager for a real-life display of swordsmanship.
"And, cut! Let's move to the next scene!" Rebecca instructed.
The background changed. Steven and the Crystal Gems were 'warped' to another area.
"Steven the Sword Fighter, scene two, take one." the clapper leader signaled.
With a graceful flick, Pearl transported them to her arena, a vast space adorned with marble obelisks and tiled ground, shrouded under low-hanging clouds. "Alright, in order to give a proper demonstration, I'm going to need a sparring partner." As Steven eagerly raised his hand, Garnet gently lowered it, a knowing look in her eyes.
"Luckily," Pearl continued, "I have the perfect candidate right here." With a flourish, she performed a short ballet and summoned a Holo-Pearl, her gem shimmering with power.
"Cooool! Hologram Pearl!" Steven exclaimed, his excitement palpable.
"Ah, geez," Amethyst muttered from her lounging spot on a small cloud, rolling her eyes.
"Do you wish to engage in combat?" Holo-Pearl asked, her tone serious.
"Let this be the perfect battle!" Pearl declared, tossing a sword toward her holographic counterpart.
Holo-Pearl caught the sword effortlessly. "You've already made a mistake by challenging me!"
"Let our swords decide!" Pearl laughed, her determination igniting the air.
"Nerd!" Amethyst shouted, but Garnet and Steven quickly shushed her, focused on the unfolding duel.
With eyes glowing red, Holo-Pearl lunged forward. "Commencing duel!" she announced, her movements swift and precise. Pearl met her with equal skill, parrying several attacks with grace.
"Go, Pearl, go!" Steven cheered, enthusiasm echoing in the arena.
"Go, Holo-Pearl!" Amethyst added, her voice dripping with mockery.
Distracted by Amethyst's teasing, Pearl faltered for just a moment, and Holo-Pearl seized the opportunity, disarming her with a swift move.
"Opening detected," Holo-Pearl noted coolly, executing a sweeping sword attack that sent Pearl stumbling back.
And so, the clash of swords and the laughter of friends echoed through the arena, a testament to the bonds they shared amid the stormy weather outside.
In the heart of a dazzling arena, a fierce duel unfolded between Pearl and her holographic counterpart, Holo-Pearl. With a swift and graceful motion, Pearl slid beneath Holo-Pearl's powerful attack, her eyes locked onto the shimmering sword that lay just beyond her reach. Holo-Pearl, undeterred, executed an aerial lunge, aiming to strike Pearl down. But Pearl, ever the skilled fighter, parried the blow with precision, leaving Holo-Pearl momentarily vulnerable in mid-air.
Seizing the opportunity, Pearl lunged forward and delivered a decisive stab, defeating her holographic opponent in a flash of light. The arena echoed with the announcement, "Match set. Challenger wins!"
"Woohoo! Yay, Pearl!" Steven cheered, his voice bursting with excitement as he sprinted toward her.
Holo-Pearl, now flickering back to life, asked, "Do you wish to battle again?"
"Pearl!" Steven exclaimed, running circles around her, his enthusiasm infectious. "That was amazing! You were so cool!"
Pearl felt a blush creep across her cheeks as she chuckled, "Oh-hoho, well, one does try their best."
"Will you teach me to sword fight like you?!" Steven asked, his eyes sparkling with eagerness as he pretended to swing an imaginary sword.
With a warm laugh, Pearl responded, "Alright, but we should start with the basics." She turned to Holo-Pearl and said, "Ahem! Initiate training mode."
"Training mode initiated. Level 1. Begin!" Holo-Pearl announced, taking a poised stance, ready for the lesson.
"I want you to stand back, Steven, and watch me carefully, okay?" Pearl instructed, her focus sharpening as she prepared to demonstrate her skills.
As the sparring began, Holo-Pearl chanted rhythmically, "Parry! Parry! Thrust! Parry! Parry! Thrust!" Each word echoed with intensity, creating a mesmerizing rhythm.
"Do you see what I'm doing with my feet, Steven? Notice where I keep my center of gravity," Pearl explained, demonstrating her technique.
However, Steven's attention wavered. "Aww, can you show me something cool? Like the Boomerang Blade!" he urged excitement bubbling over.
Pearl sighed, slightly annoyed. "Steven, you know that's not a real sword technique."
Undeterred, Steven began to chant, "Boomerang Blade! Boomerang Blade! Boomerang Blade!" His enthusiasm was relentless.
Turning to him, Pearl replied, "Steven, these are real sword techniques. It's about waiting carefully for the perfect moment to str—"
But just then, her concentration faltered, and Holo-Pearl seized the moment to thrust forward, catching Pearl off guard.
Gasps echoed around the arena as Steven's eyes widened in horror. "No!"
Amethyst exclaimed, "Woah."
Garnet's voice was filled with concern as she echoed, "Oh no."
Pearl dropped her sword, the clang of metal hitting the ground resonating through the air, marking the abrupt end to their training session. The atmosphere shifted, a blend of excitement and worry hanging in the air as they all processed what had just occurred.
Once upon a time, in a world filled with magic and adventure, Steven stood in shock, tears welling in his eyes as he gazed at his dear friend, Pearl. She lay impaled by a sword, a nervous chuckle escaping her lips. "W-whoopsie-daisy! Steven, it's okay. I'm gonna be just f—" But before she could finish, Pearl suddenly transformed into a shimmering white cloud, her gemstone plummeting to the ground with a soft thud.
"NOOOOOO!" Steven cried out, sliding to where Pearl's gemstone rested. He picked it up gently, his heart heavy. "P-Pearl? Pearl..."
As if in response to his despair, a holographic version of Pearl appeared, her voice cold and mechanical. "Challenger defeated. Level 1 failed!"
Just then, Garnet and Amethyst rushed to his side, their expressions filled with concern. "Steven!" they exclaimed in unison.
Crying, Steven stammered, "I... I-I was just... a-aand she was trying to—"
Amethyst placed a comforting hand on his back. "Steven, it's okay. Pearl's gonna be just fine."
"But whaddya mean?" he asked, turning to Garnet, who stood tall and composed.
"Sometimes, if our bodies are badly damaged, we release our physical forms and retreat to our gems to regenerate," Garnet explained, her voice steady.
"So she's gonna be okay?" Steven's eyes sparkled with hope as Garnet nodded affirmatively.
Amethyst, ever the optimist, sat down casually. "Don't worry, bud. These kinds of things just happen sometimes. Usually to me."
"Always to you," Garnet chimed in with a smirk.
"Hey, I'm scrappy. Whaddya want?" Amethyst retorted playfully, making Steven chuckle through his tears.
"But how long will it take her to regenerate? Five minutes? Ten minutes?" Steven asked eagerly, but Garnet and Amethyst exchanged worried glances, silence hanging heavily in the air.
"And… Cut!" Steven looks at Pearl's gemstone that is on the floor. He stood there, still in shock, he understood it was for the show, but... It felt so real to him. Steven bent down and picked up Pearl's gem carefully with his hands. He stood up straight and then walked off the set, still holding it.
Garnet and Amethyst both walk up. Steven had tears in his eyes still. This scene was traumatic to him on a whole nother level!
"Are you okay?" Amethyst asked.
Steven nodded, lying.
"Dude…" Amethyst said seeing through it. "Remember… Being an actor is a lot of work…But I didn't know it would be mentally draining as well."
"Steven…"Rebecca said, walking towards him. "You okay?"
"I-I don't know…. that scene…" he said, still holding Pearl's gemstone. he looked at it and couldn't believe that happened! Tears welled up in his eyes his hands were shaking. Garnet and Amethyst knew that he needed a minute before going to the next scene.
"Alright, everyone take five!" Rebecca said. Standing up straighter. The bell rang and Steven walked out of the soundstage and took a walk in the studio to clear his head.
Can't believe that happened… that was easily one of the most terrifying things that has ever happened to me in the show.
Steven kept walking more. He then sees Pops playing with a butterfly he'd found resting on a leaf.
"Oh, hello Steven!" Pops said, joy and happiness across his face.
"Hey, Pops," Steven said. The older man noticed that something was wrong.
"Steven… Is something troubling you?"
"Yes… No… I don't know!" he said. "I'm not sure about these episodes! They are very messed up!" he told Pops.
"Steven." Pops started. "It's okay to have these feelings. But don't let them consume you." Steven nodded, Pops was right. He shouldn't have these thoughts take over him.
"Thanks, Pops." Steven hugs the older man.
"You're welcome, Steven," he said.
Steven went back to the soundstage. He opens the door. Pearl still hasn't reformed yet, Ameythest was holding her poofed gem in her hands.
"You okay, dude?" she asked.
Steven nods. "Yeah… Let's finish the episode."
"And… Action!"
"Steven the Sword Fighter, scene three, take one." the clapper leader told them.
Time passed, and two weeks later, Steven found himself in the cozy chaos of his beach house. He placed Pearl's gemstone in a hand basket beneath a warm lamp, hoping to incubate it. "What's taking so long?" he sighed, frustration creeping in.
At that moment, Garnet and Amethyst appeared on the Warp Pad, Amethyst riding a small cloud. "Whadup?" she called out, her voice cheerful.
"Hey," Steven replied, his tone defeated.
Amethyst floated over, her eyes scanning the disarray of the house. "She's still not done? Man, she's really taking her time with this one. Gotta tell you though, love what you've done with the place."
The two friends surveyed the mess around them—trash scattered everywhere, items strewn carelessly, and dishes stacked high in the kitchen. Garnet quietly returned to her room, leaving Amethyst and Steven to navigate the chaos.
"Pearl usually helps me tidy up," Steven murmured.
"Eh, I say leave it," Amethyst shrugged.
"But if real Pearl can't be here, there's always the next best thing!" Steven exclaimed, suddenly animated. He dashed to a corner of the room and pulled back a blanket, revealing Holo-Pearl, a holographic version of Pearl, brandishing a sword.
"Do you wish to engage in combat?" Holo-Pearl asked mechanically, her stance ready for battle.
"Steven," Amethyst sighed, exasperated. "Cover that thing back up."
"But it's like Pearl! Look at it!" Steven protested, his excitement bubbling.
"Yeahhh... That ain't Pearl," Amethyst replied, crossing her arms.
"Well, maybe I can get it to act like her," Steven declared, determined.
"Steven the Sword Fighter, scene four, take one." the clapper leader told them.
In the next moment, they found themselves in Steven's messy room, clutter surrounding them. "Here we have a mess," he said, gesturing around. "Organizing messes is one of Pearl's favorite hobbies." He bent down and picked up various figurines, explaining how Pearl liked to sort them by type—animal, humanoid, miscellaneous. "Now you try," he encouraged, handing Holo-Pearl a figurine with a sword prop.
But as Holo-Pearl switched to combat mode, her voice echoed with a fierce declaration. "You've drawn your sword in vain!"
Startled, Steven jumped back, his heart racing. "What?! Aah!"
In that moment, he realized that while Holo-Pearl might mimic Pearl's form, nothing could truly replace the warmth and spirit of his friend. And so, he held onto hope, waiting for the day when Pearl would return, ready to fill their lives with her light once again.
In the warm glow of the afternoon sun, Holo-Pearl activated her combat mode, her eyes gleaming with determination. "You've drawn your sword in vain!" she declared, her voice echoing with an artificial bravado.
Startled, Steven gasped, "What?! Aah!" Panic surged through him as Holo-Pearl lunged forward. He instinctively ducked, narrowly avoiding the thrust aimed at him. Instead, the holographic Pearl's sword pierced the stuffed Steven toy he had been holding, leaving it in tatters.
"Challenger defeated," Holo-Pearl announced triumphantly, her voice shifting back to her standby mode. Steven let out a long sigh, his shoulders slumping in resignation. "Maybe we need to try something else," he muttered, glancing back towards the beach.
Just beyond, Garnet and Amethyst were enjoying the sun, standing on the sandy shore. Amethyst clutched a fluffy cloud, her fingers curling around it like it was a treasure. "I'm gonna do it," she said with a gleam of mischief in her eyes.
"Go on then," Garnet encouraged, her tone steady and supportive.
With a swift motion, Amethyst stuffed the cloud into her mouth and swallowed it whole. In an instant, she began to inflate like a balloon, her laughter echoing as she floated upward. Garnet, quick on her feet, grabbed Amethyst's legs before she could drift away.
Steven couldn't help but laugh. "Pearl always likes to tease Amethyst when she does funny stuff like this," he remarked, watching the scene unfold.
Holo-Pearl, not missing a beat, raised an umbrella, pointing it like a sword. "I won't go easy on you this time!" she declared, her voice filled with playful challenge.
"That's the spirit!" Steven said, walking over to his friends. "What are you rascals doing over here?"
"Draw your weapon, challenger!" Holo-Pearl insisted, opening the umbrella dramatically.
Amethyst rolled her eyes, a playful smirk on her face. "Ugh, Steven, why are you still hanging out with that thing? It's gross." She let out a loud burp, a piece of cloud escaping her mouth.
"I just really miss spending time with Pearl," Steven admitted, a hint of longing in his voice.
Garnet crossed her arms, her expression serious. "Pearl will come back to us in time, Steven, have patience... And stop hanging out with that thing. It's creepy."
Just then, as Garnet accidentally let go of Amethyst, the latter shot up into the sky with a surprised, "Wh-o-o-o-oa!"
Garnet raised an eyebrow, a thoughtful expression crossing her face.
The scene shifted as Steven and Holo-Pearl found themselves atop the hill at Pearl's Tree. The majestic tree loomed above them, its branches swaying gently in the breeze. Steven clutched a stuffed walrus toy, while Holo-Pearl donned a balloon crown and wielded a balloon sword.
"You had fun at the boardwalk, right?" Steven asked, trying to coax some excitement from Holo-Pearl.
"Parry!" she replied, her voice shifting back into combat mode.
"Oh come on, you gotta work with me here. This is Pearl's favorite tree. Don't you recognize it? What's on your mind? Come on, don't hold back," Steven urged.
In response, Holo-Pearl activated her combat mode once again. "Challenge accepted!" she exclaimed.
"What?!" Steven barely had time to react as Holo-Pearl swung the balloon sword. He ducked just in time, but the force of her swing was so powerful that it sliced through the tree clean in half.
"Oh no, the tree!" Steven cried, horror flooding his voice as he gazed at the fallen trunk, realizing the gravity of their playful antics.
"Cut!" Rebecca said. Holo Pearl stopped and stood in the middle of the set. They had switched to the set house.
"Action!"
"Steven the Sword Fighter, scene five, take one." the clapper leader told them.
The Beach House stood resilient against the relentless rain and thunder that rumbled like a wild beast outside. Inside, Steven sat by the window, his eyes fixed on the downpour, a somber expression clouding his face. Beside him, nestled warmly in a blanket, lay Pearl's gem, a silent reminder of the warrior he missed dearly.
"It's too bad you're still not back, Pearl," he sighed, holding up a movie cover for "The Lonely Blade V." The anticipation of watching it without her felt like an ache in his heart. "How long are you gonna make me wait?" Just then, a beeping echoed from the kitchen. "Oh, the popcorn's done! Stay right there," he called out, forcing a smile despite the heaviness in his chest.
As he made his way to the kitchen, the aroma of freshly popped popcorn filled the air, but the moment was abruptly shattered. Holo-Pearl, a holographic imitation of the real Pearl, materialized behind him, her presence startling him.
"Do you wish to test your skills against me in a duel?" she challenged, sword gleaming.
"Absolutely not! No sword fighting!" Steven retorted, exasperated, as he trudged up the stairs to his bedroom. But lightning flashed again, illuminating Holo-Pearl who had followed him.
"Draw your sword and fulfill your destiny!" she insisted.
"Leave real Pearl and me alone!" he cried, tossing a blanket over her to shield himself from her relentless challenges. Defeated, Steven returned to the living room, the flickering light of the TV casting shadows around him. He settled in, determined to enjoy "The Lonely Blade V" with Pearl's gem at his side.
As the movie began, the tension on screen unfolded with the dramatic reunion of brothers. "Brother, is that you?" the main character queried, only to be met with a chilling response from a zombie-like figure. "Yes. It's me. Your... brother."
Steven chuckled, "Woah, this dub is really good. What do you think, Pearl?" But before he could get a response, Holo-Pearl, still shrouded in the blanket, pierced through with her sword.
"Parry!" she shouted, startling him once more.
"Gah! Grr…" he grumbled, trying to refocus on the film. The tension on screen escalated, with the protagonist drawing his swords, ready to face his brother.
As the story unfolded, Steven's mind drifted back to the moment Pearl was struck down, her voice echoing in his thoughts: "It's about waiting carefully for the perfect moment to str—"
Tears threatened to spill from his eyes, and just then, Holo-Pearl erupted with a sudden attack, lunging at the TV. "Thrust!" she declared, her sword aimed at the screen.
"Ah, the TV! Why must you destroy the things I love?" Steven lamented, his frustration boiling over.
"Challenger defeated. Continue?" Holo-Pearl asked, unfazed.
"I hate you! I HATE YOU!" he shouted, his voice breaking. "You're nothing like Pearl! Pearl is smart, and she always wants to protect me from danger. All you want to do is FIGHT ME!"
The storm outside raged on, but within the walls of the Beach House, a deeper storm brewed—one of longing, loss, and the desperate hope for the return of the real Pearl. As Steven faced Holo-Pearl, it became clear that while she might mimic her, she could never replace the heart and soul of the warrior he cherished.
In the heart of Beach City, chaos reigned in Steven's room as a holographic figure shimmered to life, its form solidifying into Holo-Pearl. "Challenge accepted!" it declared, its voice echoing with determination.
Steven, caught off guard, grumbled in response, "Grr, alright fine!" With a sudden shove, he initiated the playful skirmish. Holo-Pearl sprang into action, its voice ringing out with each move. "Basic attack mode, initiated," it announced, launching into a flurry of practiced moves. "Parry! Parry! Thrust! Parry! Parry! Thrust!"
"Stop saying that!" Steven shot back, scrambling for anything he could use as a weapon. He grabbed a handful of nearby toys and hurled them at Holo-Pearl, managing to land a single hit. The hologram flickered for a moment before responding, "Basic attack mode defeated. Now initiating advanced mode!" Its eyes glowed a fierce red, signaling an escalation.
In an instant, Holo-Pearl shredded a nearby blanket and lunged at Steven, forcing him to retreat. "Walrus shield!" he shouted, clutching a toy walrus in a defensive stance. But his makeshift shield was swiftly decapitated by Holo-Pearl's blade. "Ah!" he exclaimed, desperately searching for another item. Snacks, a pillow, a fuzzy flower… "Boomerang!" he finally decided, tossing it with precision. The toy whirled around Holo-Pearl, only to return to Steven's hand, leaving him momentarily bewildered.
Darting into the kitchen, Steven grasped a mop, ready to defend himself. But Holo-Pearl was relentless, quickly chopping the mop short before unleashing a series of rapid attacks. "Pearl! I should've just waited for you to come back. I should've waited for—" Steven dodged frantically, spotting an opening as Holo-Pearl raised its sword. "The perfect moment! Boomerang Blade!" With a determined throw, he launched the mop at Holo-Pearl, striking it squarely in the torso.
"Challenger wins," Holo-Pearl declared, its form beginning to flicker. "Do you wish to duel again?"
"NOOOO!" Steven cried, grabbing the mop still lodged in Holo-Pearl. He began swatting at it, dissolving its holographic form into shimmering pixels. Just then, Garnet and an unexpectedly inflated Amethyst floated in from outside, curiosity piqued by the commotion.
"Steven, we heard fighting," Garnet said, pulling Amethyst in like a balloon.
"Ow. Are you alright? What's going on?" Amethyst asked, rubbing her head.
"Oh, just moppin'," Steven replied, still focused on the remnants of Holo-Pearl. "DIE!" he shouted, swatting at the hologram as it began to regenerate. "You know, I might miss Pearl a whole lot, but sometimes you just have to accept things the way they are before you—"
Suddenly, a glow emanated from Pearl's gem, hovering in the air as the familiar figure began to regenerate, now sporting a slightly different outfit.
"Never mind! Pearl's back!" Steven exclaimed, his eyes lighting up.
"Ah… That's much better," Pearl said, just as Steven dashed over to embrace her. "Oof, hey, miss me much?"
"Ah man, I had this whole thing planned out for when you came back!" he exclaimed, racing off to gather his thoughts.
Pearl's gaze shifted to the messy state of the room. "Uh, Steven. What happened to your room?" she asked, spotting the inflated Amethyst. "I don't even want to know what happened to you."
"I got hit by an airplane!" Amethyst squeaked, still struggling to regain her usual form.
Moments later, Steven returned, his shirt stylishly tied around his head, banging a pot with a wooden spoon like a drum. "Pearl's back! Pearl's back! Pearl's back!" he chanted joyfully.
"Steven, what are you doing?" Pearl asked, bemused.
But Steven was in his own world, reveling in the return of his friend. As Amethyst burped out more of the cloud, the star iris zoomed in on Pearl's exasperated yet affectionate expression.
"Ughh... I can't leave you guys alone for a second," Pearl sighed, shaking her head with a smile.
"Pearl's back!" Steven popped in, his voice brimming with excitement, the chaos of the moment transforming into a celebration of friendship.
"Cut! That was perfect guys!" Rebecca said Steven sees Pearl, she's reformed and fine. And she has a new look too. Steven looks at her.
She was now wearing a halter dull teal tunic with a yellow star on the center of her chest and a cyan satin sash ribbon around her upper waist. Her leggings were amber-colored. She also wore pink socks, and her slip-on ballet flats were colored a slightly lighter blue than before.
"Thank goodness you're okay!" Steven ran up and hugged her legs.
"I'm fine, Steven," Pearl said.
"Thank goodness," he said. Pearl knelt to his level, she brushed his tears away from his eyes.
"Steven…" she said, hugging him. He hugs her back. Ameythest and Garnet looked at them together. Just then, Steven's phone rang. Garnet grabbed it and handed it to Steven.
The boy answered it. "Hey, Dad."
"Hey, Schtu-ball. Are you finished?"
"Yeah, we're done, I'm still at the studio. Oh, Dad. Rebecca changed the production of the show, so instead of every episode being weekly, we are doing it two days a week."
"That's great for the Network!"
"It is!" Steven said excitedly.
"Yeah! And instead of one eleven-minute episode. We get two of them!" his father said
"I know! It's awesome!"
"Well, you can come home whenever you like, Steven," he said
"I know, thanks. Love you!" he hung up and then pocketed his phone.
Steven walked out of the studio. He biked to Clarence's house.
Steven knocked on the door. Clarence opened it, he wore a back and white checkered t-shirt with the CARTOON NETWORK checkerboard logo in the center.
"Hey, Clarence!" he said
"Steven!" Clarence said, hugging him.
Steven smiles and hugs him back.
Clarence and Steven let go. "I can't wait for the first day of my new school on Monday!" he said, looking at Clarence's shirt that he wore.
"Me too! You are going to have so much fun at school!" he said.
"Yeah! What are you doing now?"
"Oh, we have a trampoline. You wanna jump on it?"
"DO I?" Steven asked. He ran out back. Jeff and Sumo were both outside. Sumo was jumping on the trampoline Jeff was standing to the side. Sumo wore a green shirt with a snake on it and Jeff wore a striped polo with cargo shorts. "Sumo, Jeff!"
"Steven!" Sumo said, jumping off the trampoline.
"Sumo!" he said.
"Hey guys, let's play!" Clarence said
"Yeah!" his friends say.
They all grab NERF guns from Clarence's room and they go into the living room.
Clarence, Jeff, Steven, and Sumo were geared up with their NERF guns. Steven cocked his and shot Clarence. "GO!" he exclaimed
They were all shooting their weapons. Foam darts flew everywhere as they dodged or ducked behind the couch for cover.
Steven rolled and ran towards the kitchen and crawled under the dining room table. He took his aim and shot Clarence.
Steven ran to shoot Jeff and Sumo both, but. Sumo was too quick and he dodged. The door opens. Mary walked into the house, carrying bags. "Boys!" she said.
"Hey, mom!" Clarence said, running to her.
"Hey, Clarence," she said.
Mary put the groceries away and then went to her room.
Steven then went back home to his parents
A|N: So, what did you think?