Steven Universe Of The Creek

Chapter 41 Hugging The Neglected Health

After the group made their way back to the main area of the creek, Craig is still thinking of another place for Steven to go to. He's relieved his pink vision has stopped after almost half an hour however, he can't deny it'll happen again, being more powerful than before. Luckily, it won't stop him from continuing the day knowing he's in a better mood than this morning.

"Out of the places I can think of are Cardboard City, Splintery Butt and Rainbow Alley." Craig responded. "But right now, we should stick to the people who's walking around."

"That is true since not everyone always has one place to stay." Steven smiled. "But what is Rainbow Alley?"

"It's a battlefield for every kid for themselves by using paintballs as the weapon." Kelsey answered.

Kenneth bites his lip with the idea. "As much as I would enjoy playing battlefields for realsies, I don't want my clothes to have paint stains."

"You don't have to play...then again I also have college so, I'll also pass." Connie replied.

"I didn't say you can't join us, you can watch us." Craig smiled.

"Still not something they would spend their time cuz." Bryson responded.

"Just giving out suggestions."

"We can work out by meeting other kids." Omar added. "There's still plenty more."

As the group looked around, Steven noticed three kids wearing scout uniforms not too far off in the distance. His memory from four days ago when Bernard gave him a tour, he was one of the kids who walked past him among others. He met nearly all the kids from that day but not the kid with the scout uniform. In order to give Kenneth a slightly better impression from the truth, he walked past Craig much to his surprise.

"Steven?" Craig reacted.

"I've found someone." Steven smiled. "Follow me." The group took his word as they followed from behind.

"Should we make sure we check The Other Side to see if people are following the rules?
Tony wondered.

"Later." Jason responded while pointing at the ground. "The creek's right here could be the same as it was."

"Even after capturing the flag?"

"Mostly..." Then he took notice of Steven walking up to him with a smile on his face. "Especially...when he came to the creek the other day."

"Well," Steven responded. "You three would've missed out the healthier side of me." As Craig and the others walked up to him from behind, he witnessed the Junior Forest Scouts.

"Ohh..." Craig responded. "Jason."

"It's not that bad of a choice." J.P. commented.

"Steven Universe." Jason looked up at Steven. "We've heard a lot of things about you since your visits to the creek."

"Not really a surprise anymore." Steven responded.

"My point is, we want the creek to be as safe as it gets."

"We won't bring up what you did recently, but we really need to prevent any more problems." Tony added.

"But I've been thinking of wanting to see you for who you really are."

"So these kids know you were around?" Kenneth asked.

"Yes." Steven answered.

"Truth be told Steven, if you're willing to continue hiking around the creek, you better keep people safe as you might claim to be."

"What do you mean to claim to be?" Craig chimed in. "Jason, I was with him nearly two days ago and while yes it wasn't all great, there were some..." He turned to Kenneth who turned to him. "...scenes." He turned back to Jason. "But he's really a nice person when he's healthy on the outside."