Steven Universe Of The Creek

Chapter 34 Dreading Prolonging Bonds

Steven and Craig walked past the many houses in the neighborhood with only one more block to go until they reached Kenneth's house. But most importantly, Xavier's house. During the whole hike, Steven stays focused on his plan after his meeting with Kenneth. Maintaining his respect towards his friend is what really matters first, but he knows a fact that Xavier could use his brother as a weapon against him.

"You're aware that his older brother is way better than him?" Craig asked.

"Yes, but I know he's gonna tell him about who I really am." Steven looked at what's in front of him, while sighing. "If I tell Kenneth his brother's real plan, he would also show him Aquamarine and Ruby."

"I know, but at least you're lucky that he's in college instead of home. You're far away from his brother."

"He can still call him, or text him at the very least. I'm mostly concerned about the potential of giving Kenneth another day of hanging out like today." Steven then remembered the area he's been since walking with Bernard and Alexis. He soon witnesses Kenneth's house not too far off in the distance. He knows Kenneth's gonna show him the photo with him hugging Craig. But on the other hand, it's the third house he's gonna go into, outside of his old apartment in the neighborhood.

"Is there anything I need to know before we go in?" Craig asked.

"Well yesterday...we were spied on."

"Xavier's drones."

"I'm afraid he's got footage of Connie and Lion."

"You may be right."

As they walked up on the driveway, Steven took a deep breath. Upon walking up to the front door, he rang the doorbell, as it was answered immediately with Kenneth opening the door. "Steven." He smiled.

"Hey Kenneth."

Kenneth then saw Craig right behind Steven. "Good thing you brought him along."

"Trust me, he's not traumatized."

As Steven and Craig enter inside, they notice Xavier isn't around, but his sister, Cheyenne was waiting by the hallway. "This is my sister, Cheyenne." Kenneth closed the front door.

"Where's your brother?"

"He's in his room." Cheyenne answered. "FYI, I told him about the meeting and..."

"He declined to join?" Craig guessed.

"Pretty much."

Steven let out a big exhale, trying to stay calm. "Let's go in the kitchen and straighten this out." As Kenneth agreed, he took Steven and Craig to the kitchen where the photo is at. Cheyenne followed from behind as they all took a seat by the kitchen table.

Craig looked at the photo displayed across the table, it still faced down while Kenneth looked at Craig, remembering the time he met him before the Capture The Flag battle returned in the creek. "What's your name again?" He asked.

"Craig." Craig responded. "If you need to know...my team beat your brother's team."

"He told me everything, no need to explain."

"He's barely the depressing type when it comes to defeat." Cheyenne commented.

"He's really an apathetic person, is he?" Steven wondered.

"For his age, yes." Kenneth responded as he picked up the picture. "This is the picture." He showed his guests the picture of Steven, with tears on his face, hugging Craig. "My brother gave it to me and...he told me that I would make another friend...which is you." He pointed at Steven.