Steven Universe: Behind the Scenes Chapter 68-Wwlcome To Foster's
March 13 2014
Rose was in her car, she was heading to San Diego. Rose had accepted the offer to Foster's that Steven suggested to help out.
She ended up here, listening to music. She drove into a neighborhood and saw the house in front of her.
The Gem sees a whimsical and colorful house with a tall, narrow tower and various architectural styles combined. The house features multiple gables and a bright color palette with red, yellow, and orange hues. It is surrounded by a neatly trimmed lawn, a black wrought-iron fence, and a gate. In the background, there are power lines and a large utility pole. A tree with long, drooping branches is on the right side, and spring leaves are scattered around the scene. The sky has a warm, sunset-like glow, enhancing the vibrant and surreal atmosphere.
She knocked at the door. It opened, and she sees a man-sized rabbit-like imaginary friend who wears a top hat, monocle, tuxedo coat, bowtie, yellow vest, white gloves, and a mustache.
"Greetings, madame. I am Mr. Harriman. How can I assist you?" he said in an English accent.
"Hi, I'm Rose Quartz Universe. I wanted to know if you'd still have the job offer available?"
"Ah, the helper position. Correct?"
"Yes."
"Follow me to my office."
She then stepped into a grand, luxurious foyer. The space is dominated by a large, elegant staircase with intricate railings leading to an upper level. The walls are adorned with various picture frames and ornate decorations, adding to the opulence.
The color scheme is predominantly pink, giving the room a whimsical and vibrant atmosphere. Large windows allow natural light to flood in, highlighting the lavish decor. The floor features a checkered pattern, and a plush, red carpet runs along the center, enhancing the sense of grandeur.
Chandeliers and decorative lamps hang from the ceiling, casting a warm glow over the room. The furniture is stylish and sophisticated, with elaborate detailing that complements the overall aesthetic. This space feels like a blend of classic elegance and playful charm.
Woah… It's like I jumped into the show!
Rose walked into his office and saw it, She was wide-eyed as if she was in the show.
The room was large, with floor-to-ceiling windows allowing plenty of natural light to flood in, accentuated by luxurious green drapes with ornate tassels. The walls would be painted in a soft, pastel green, adding a refreshing and calming ambiance.
The centerpiece would be an intricately designed desk with elegant carvings, possibly made of dark wood, with a decorative motif on the front. Behind the desk, a tall, ornate chair with a high back would command attention, upholstered in rich, red fabric that complements the surrounding chairs. These chairs would also have a regal appearance, with high backs and plush red upholstery, inviting guests to sit in comfort.
The office would exude a sense of sophistication and refinement, blending classical design elements with vibrant colors for a lively yet professional atmosphere.
Mr. Harriman hopped into the office, then sat at his desk as Rose took a seat in a chair. "So, Rose," he rolled his R's "Tell me, why are you applying for this position?" he asked, adjusting his monocle.
"I want to help people, and I need some work. You see, my son is an actor and he has a show, so. I need something to keep myself busy. I do have a bakery in Santa Monica, but my staff is taking care of it."
"Okay, do you have a resume?"
"Yes, I do," Rose said, going into her bag and handing him a slip of paper.
Steven was at school with his friends, he was in Professor Utonium's class. Blossom was sitting by Steven. The whole class was done with their work fifteen minutes early. So, they could talk or do whatever.
Steven grabbed his script, then a highlighter, and highlighted his lines.
Blossom looked at him, "Hey, Steven, do you want some help studying your lines?"
"Sure, that'll be amazing," he said.
Blossom leaned closer toward him, scanning the page with her big pink eyes.
Steven read his lines. As everyone else was doing their own thing. Some people were on their computers playing games and watching YouTube without restricted access. (The school doesn't block YouTube, it does block the more of the sus looking websites, but YouTube or Cartoon , they don't)
Steven finished studying for now and decided to go to to see what was new.
Steven sees the website as a combination of the 2014 Cartoon Network website that still retains the 2004 logo, which includes shows like his show—Steven Universe, Uncle Grandpa, Adventure Time, Regular Show, and The Amazing World of Gumball, with a mix of classic and new content.
He looks at the website:
Header & Navigation Bar:
-Logo: The 2004 Cartoon Network logo is in the top left corner.
-Navigation Tabs: "Games," "TV Shows," "Videos," "Toonami," and "Shop."
-Search Bar: Allows users to find specific shows.
Main Page Content:
-Large Featured Banner: Promotes Steven Universe or Adventure Time with a colorful, animated graphic.
-Sections for Shows:
-New & Ongoing: Steven Universe, Uncle Grandpa, Adventure Time, Regular Show, Gumball.
-Classic Shows: Dexter's Laboratory, Ed, Edd n Eddy, The Powerpuff Girls, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Codename: Kids Next Door.
-Toonami Block: Dedicated section with Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, One Piece, and other anime.
-Video Section: Features full episodes and clips of Cartoon Network shows.
Side Features & Footer:
-Polls & Community Features: Fans can vote for their favorite characters or episodes.
-Trading Card Game Section: Possibly related to Ben 10 or Pokémon.
-Merchandise & Shop Link: Official CN store selling DVDs, toys, and apparel.
Steven's eyes lit up, and he clicked on the video section. He clicked on a Ben 10 episode and watched it.
Steven was riding his bike to the treehouse with Clarence. Jeff and Sumo were right behind them. Steven stops at the treehouse and sees more kids from their classes, such as Gumball, Darwin, Ben, Gwen, Ami, Yumi, Juniper, and Ray-Ray. Some kids were out on the balcony, and some were inside.
Steven sees someone else riding up. "Steven!" he recognized the voice.
"Ameythest!" he said, dropping his bike on the grass with the others and running toward her.
"Hey, stee-man!" she said, giving him a hi five. Steven smiles and hi-fives her back. Steven and Ameythest both climb up the treehouse ladder.
"Hey guys!" Steven greeted.
"Hey!" everyone waved and greeted back. Amethyst sat on a bean bag chair. She cracked open a soda and drank it.
"So, how was your guys' day?"
"It was good."
"Mine was also okay, we have a huge project to do on Greece, and we've been partnered up." Ameythest groaned, sitting back and rolling her eyes.
"Bad partner?"
"Ugh, the worst! Logan is—" Ameythest cut herself off, she didn't want to lose it in front of her friend. "Never mind, all you need to know is that I got the worst partner for this!"
"I'm sure you'll do great." She nodded, thankful for her friend's support.
Ameythest looked at him, then at the other kids, talking, reading, or playing video games or the Pokémon TCG.
Ameythest grinned and pulled out her phone. "Did you go on the Cartoon Network website today?" she asked.
"Yeah. In class, why?"
"Where on the home page, dude! The home page! This is huge!"
"What!" Steven said, looking at her phone, she scrolled down. They were standing in Cartoon Network City, the beach house in front of them. Steven couldn't believe it…
They'd made it.
Well, they have made it before, but. Having your name on the face of the website was insane! Ameythest and Steven see Clarence, Jeff, and Sumo all walk toward them. "Hey guys! Sumo made slingshots for us so we can launch water balloons!" Clarence said.
Sumo showed them the treehouse. Sumo threw one to Steven and Ameythest. Kids were now watching them.
"GO!" he said.
Just then, water balloons were flying around the treehouse. They splashed each other until they ran out of water balloons. Steven Clarence, Jeff, and Sumo were soaked to the bone in water. Steven didn't use his shield because he didn't want to play that way, and it was worth it.
Steven was on his bike heading home, he was still wet. His brown curly hair was dripping with water. He set his bike onto the grass and walked into the house. No one was home.
Steven went to his room to take a shower. When he walked out, he walked downstairs, sat on the couch, and turned on the TV. Steven watched Regular Show but… There was something different.
The red promotional pop-up banner was on went across the bottom of the screen and it read:
'Don't miss a new season of Teen Titans. Friday, March 21 at 7p.'
Steven fumbled for his phone, he took a picture of it, then called Darwin.
"Darwin!"
"Steven!" he said.
"Did you see on TV?"
"No, I'm outside, why?"
"I sent you a picture!" Steven said.
Darwin checked his messages, and a picture of Steven's flatscreen TV was seen; his eyes widened. "NO WAY!"
"Yeah!" Steven said.
"We are finally getting a Teen Titans season six!"
"I know! I think Jim wanted to complete the show because fans were getting restless and antsy."
"I know! And it's awesome!"
"Right!"
"Yeah! I can't wait to host Friday's with you so we can tell everyone!" Darwin exclaimed.
"Do you think that Cartoon Network would want to keep this on the down low for now?" Steven asked
"I don't know, we can ask Jim, see what he wants to do with the advertising."
"I think he would want us to promote it, right?"
"He would," Darwin said
Steven smiles and continues talking with his friend for a few more minutes before hanging up.
Steven was at the school's auditorium the next day, he was trying on his costume for the play. He also got a realistic bald cap to tie it all together. He put on the tan cargos, white socks, and brown shoes.
He adjusted his long-sleeved red shirt and walked out to the main stage. Everyone else was dressed in their costumes. Ami adjusted the sleeves of her long sweater.
Frankie then came back. "Alright, guys—wow! You all look great!" she said, looking at their costumes.
Then they got started with rehearsal for the play.
Steven was eating dinner with his parents, and he was telling them about the play and the school-wide show that was happening next Wednesday.
His acting class was also rehearsing for the play, but Frankie still has to find a date for that.
Steven was practicing for the action shots of the movie.
Frankie watched them all with a smile. Just then, Vice Principal Slinkman walked into the room. "Hello, guys! How's the play coming along!"
"It's going well. But… Steven needs some help with the stunts that Numbuh 1 does."
"Not a problem! I can call Numbuh 1 in here if you'd like. To help some of the students out. Not just Steven."
"That would be perfect!"
Slinkman pulled out his walkie-talkie and pressed a button. "Mr. H, could you send. Nigel Uno to the autumn, please?"Mr. Hornbill's voice crackled to life on the walkie-talkie.
"Alright, sending him down now."
…
A few minutes pass. Someone entered the room. Steven sees him standing there. "Hello, Vice Princpal Slinkman, Frankie. What do you need?" he asked.
"Well, we are working on a play based on your movie, and some friends need help on some of the stunts," Frankie said.
"Alright, I can assemble my team here now if you want."
"Thank you, Numbuh 1. That will be perfect!" Frankie said.
Numbuh 1 took something from his pocket.
"Kids Next Door, D.E.C.O.D.E.R.A.N.T.
Deoderant Enhanced Communicator Optimally Delivers Encoded Reports And Notifies Teammates."
He contacted the team. Numbuh 5, 3, 2, and 4 answered. "What do you need, Numbuh 1?"
"I need you in the auditorium. Frankie is putting on a play of our movie, and she needs us to help out."
The team acknowledged and came to the room and saw Numuh 1 with Frankie, Vice Principal Slinkman, Steven, Ami, Yumi, Mac, and Tyler.
They got to work.
Steven was in the cafeeria, he picked up his trey and threw his food out, He went back to his table, Buck, Jenny, Kiki, Sour Cream, Lars and Sadie were all sitting around it and talking. Sour Cream was listening to music on his phone, wired earbuds in.
"So, guys, are you excited about the play?" Steven asked. The Cool Kids smile. Sour Cream had one earbud out now. Engaged in the conversation in front of him.
"Heck yeah, we are! Operation Z.E.R.O. is my favorite movie!" Kiki said, taking a sip of her smoothie.
"It's gonna be awesome! What about the school-wide show? Are you guys performing?"
"We are, Sadie and I are doing something with music," Lars said.
"Ohhh, do you like each other?" Lars pushed him off the seat.
"Steven!" he said. Steven giggled and got up, then sat down.
On the other side of the cafeteria, Steven was walking. He sees Lazlo and Samson, who were both at a table. Samson was holding a deck of Pokémon cards in his hands. "Um… Lazlo, how do you play this game again?"
"Alright, so those are your hands. Keep them hidden from me. And these-" He gestured to the cards lying face down on the table. Two cards were going down. "-Are your prize cards? You have six prize cards. If you take mine or I take yours, that's how you win."
"Ohhh, okay," Samson said, adjusting his glasses. Lazlo went first. He set a card down, and the match began.
Steven was now walking towards his bike, as it was the end of the day. He got a text from Pearl saying that they had to film on Sunday. Steven knew this and texted her back.
Steven went on his bike, Mac popped his head out of the bus. "Hey, Steven! Wanna come to Foster's? Frankie can drive you!"
"I can come, but where do I put my bike?" Steven asked.
Frankie walked out of the school. Bus keys in her hand. "Hey, Frankie! Can I go with you guys to Foster's? I want to hang out with Mac and Bloo."
"Sure, you can. Here," she opened the back door so Steven put his bike in. Steven climbed up the steps to go to the bus. Wilt was on the bus too, since he was still living at Foster's, and he had no students to coach today, so he was going to go home with them instead of walking.
Steven sits next to Lazlo, Clam, and Raj. "Hey, Steven!" Lazlo greeted.
"Hey guys!" Steven said, but now he was confused. "Don't you guys get picked by your parents?"
"Oh, my mom and dad have to work."
"My father is sick and my mom is working," Raj said.
"Eh, sick too," Clam said.
"Ohhh, alright," Steven said. The bus started rolling down the street. Wilt had his phone connected to his speaker as they were rolling down the street to San Diego.
Steven saw a large Victorian house in the distance.
Steven and everyone stepped out when the bus stopped. Mac and Bloo both run inside. Wilt walked inside the house.
Steven stepped inside the house along with Bloo, Mac, and Wilt. Steven has never seen so many friends living in one place before!
Well, in the show, yes. But this wasn't for the show; this was reality.
Steven and everyone all went upstairs to Bloo's room, which was shared with Wilt, Coco, and Edwardo.
"Cool room," Steven said.
"It's not bad, but… we do have to share a room with a girl," Bloo said.
"Coco coco coco!" Coco said.
"Uhh," Steven said.
"Oh, she's offended by what Bloo said," Wilt told him.
"Bloo, what the heck!" Steven said
"What? It's true! I've been living here for years, and I thought it was going to be an all dude room!"
"Co coco coco coco!" She said.
"WHAT I am not being ridiculous!" Bloo shouted
"You kind of are," Mac said.
Steven giggled at this, then they went downstairs. Bloo and Mac followed him. Mac led them to the living room. Some friends were playing video games, Steven saw their PlayStation sitting on the floor. Mac and Bloo sat on the couch, holding PlayStation controllers in their hands.
Steven sat with them on the couch, and they all played video games together.
A\N: Hi guys! It's me! Again. Sorry that I haven't been updating much. I've been having trouble thinking about what to do for it. But then I watched a video on Reddit of a couple of Steven Universe clips that got me motivated again. So… I'll see you in the next chapter!