Steven Universe: The Diamond Legacy

Dear Old Dad

"Hi Rosebud." Dad appeared on  the warp pad as I watched the beach on the statue's hand.  "Hey." I smiled. "What's up?"

"I just wanted to see how you were doing."

"I'm doing fantastic." I answered happily. "I'm so excited that I get to train with Turquoise. I'll finally learn how to use my powers to the fullest so if the Remnant comes crashing down, I can protect myself and my family."

"Nora I don't want you risking your life for anyone." Dad said quietly. "In fact, that's what I wanted to talk to you about."

I suddenly felt very nervous. "You're not changing your mind on letting me train are you."

"No." He said to my relief. "My feelings are the same. I don't want you using your Grandmother's gem powers for reasons you cannot begin to understand, however, I see you may not have a choice. Your mother is right, you need to be prepared, in case they arrive, and we are not there to protect you."

He  took my hand into his, holding tight. "I need you to promise me something, if I am going to allow you to do this."

"What is it?" I shrugged.

"Promise me you will never forget who you are. If you are ever angry or sad, don't let it overtake you, just  take a deep breath and find a place to calm down. Our powers stem from our emotions, I need to know if you are ever in distress, they won't overcome you."

It was a weird thing to promise, but I agreed to it. "I promise."

Dad nodded before kissing me on the forehead. "I love you. I know I can be annoying pain in the butt, it's all because you are my greatest treasure in the world, and all I want is for you to be safe and happy."

"Okay Dad." I chuckled. "I love you too. Maybe you can be a little less of a pain in the butt. Like, why do you have to watch me like a hawk every time I'm  alone with Selene? And there's an extra bed in the guestroom, Grandpa's snoring isn't that loud."

"You know exactly why Rosebud." Dad raised a brow. 

"Dad. We're not gonna do anything. We've only ever kissed." Also snuggled with each other on the bed while I read The Silmarillion, but he didn't need to know that, and it's not like we did anything more than that. Maybe....as time goes on and I'm much older...who knows what the future will bring.

"Good, and I'd like to keep it that way." Dad replied. "Sorry kiddo. It's part of being the  dad of a teenage daughter. I'm always worried about crushes."

"I still can't date until I'm forty huh?" 

"I'll have to think on that." Dad grinned. "Maybe....just maybe I may reconsider it. "