Steven Universe Of The Creek

Chapter 37 Backyard Pet Transportation

As morning rose over Trenton, New Jersey, Bryson sat by his kitchen table eating some toast for breakfast. His parents Kim and Darrell were waiting outside in their backyard after the call they had with Nicole yesterday. They expected to wait in front of their house, but from what Nicole said, they didn't believe her, however they're not against it.

Darnell looked at his watch, waiting patiently with his wife turning around. "I'm still thinking of her using a helicopter to pick up our kid." Kim commented.

"So am I." Darnell added. "Her mentioning a Lion? She must have been mistaken after going to the zoo."

"Makes perfect sense. We can't even have that as a pet."

"What's she gonna do, come out in our backyard on top of a lion?"

Then a portal appears, further away in front of them. Nicole, Connie and Lion jumped out as they landed in the backyard with the portal disappearing. Nicole saw the faces of her brother and sister in law. She looked around only for Connie to place her hand on her shoulder.

"It's fine." She responded while getting off of Lion.

Nicole took her word as she also got off of Lion. "A Lion...is in our-"

"Shh!" Nicole shushed Kim. "I know it's crazy, but please keep it down or your neighbors will hear you." When she turned back to Lion, he remained still as he laid on the ground. "We'll talk about this later."

"Who's she?" Darnell pointed at Connie. "Is she his owner?"

"Co-owner for your information." Connie replied.

"Is Bryson inside?" Nicole asked.

"Yes." Darnell answered. "He's almost done eating breakfast."

Kim still stared at Lion, unable to look away, especially the moment he appeared. "He just...appeared from-"

"Calm down Kim, just calm down." Nicole replied. "Let's go inside."

Inside the kitchen, Bryson put his dish in the dishwasher as his parents headed inside. "Bryson." Darnell spoked, getting his son's attention. "Your cuz's mom's here to pick you up...without her car."

When Bryson catched on, he witnessed Connie by Nicole's side. "Hi." Connie waved. "It's really nice to meet you...like this."

"You came from the backyard?" Bryson wondered. "Not the front yard?"

"Yes we did." Nicole answered. "This may be short notice, but this is the fastest way to get to your cuz's house."

"You have to see it to believe it." Kim added.

"And be part of it, which is the fun part." Connie smiled.

"I don't find it fun."

"I'm just trying to cheer him up."

"I don't even know you."

"Okay, okay, let's just relax." Nicole getting in between the two. "Connie, just take Bryson with you, I'm gonna talk to his parents."

"You're gonna stay?" Connie asked.

"Yes, I'll text Duane to pick me up with him."

"Okay, Steven and Craig are probably waiting for me after I pick you up." As Nicole and Bryson's parents head to the living room, Connie and Bryson head to the exit to the backyard.

"Steven...is still in Herkleton?" Bryson catched on.

"Yes, and Craig's mom is allowing him to stay. We'll let you know when we get there." Connie headed outside but the moment Bryson followed from behind, he witnessed Lion in his eyes. He stood in place, with Connie turning around. Just as he's about to freak out, Connie took his arm. "Don't worry, like I said, being part of it is the fun part."