Steven Universe: Black Hole

Steven Universe: Black Hole Part 2

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None of the Steven Universe characters belong to me. This story is purely a work of fiction, purposed for entertainment. Also, some content could be seen as borderline disturbing. I guess my imagination is like that. :3 (Yeah, I know I copy/pasted that, but it still kinda applies!)

Enjoy!

Steven Universe: Black Hole pt. 2

The Emptiness

Steven sat on the couch, holding Pearl's gem. The Amethyst they found was bubbled, and placed deep within the temple. Garnet said there may be a way for her to track down Black Diamond, but she couldn't yet be sure. Steven felt trapped, and sad. He felt the overwhelming sensation that this was all his fault. Garnet constantly tried to tell him it wasn't. That he was innocent. He felt like he needed to connect. To talk. He got up, and walked to the door. He placed Pearl's gem in his pocket, and stared out at the beach. He sighed, contemplating whether or not this is the right choice to make. Yes. It was the only choice he had.

He jogged over to the van on the beach, where Greg was sound asleep in the back of the van. Steven poked his leg, and Greg stirred. He opened his eyes, drowsily, and looked at Steven standing before him in the cold chill of the moon's light.

"What's up?" Greg greeted, tired. "Why are you still awake?" Greg slowly sat up, and rubbed his eyes of sleep.

"Dad," Steven began. "I need you to drive me to the farm, please."

"Why?"

"I...I think Peridot and Lapis can help. I at least need to let them know." Greg sighed.

"Look, I know it's not really my place to argue, but I don't think those two really need to be involved." Steven looked at his dad with glistening, sorrowful eyes. Greg thought about this for a moment. He's been through a lot. He thought. He deserves some new communication. Greg nodded, and climbed up to the front of the van. Steven hopped in the passenger seat, and the two drove off into the night.

1

The two arrived on the dirt path that led into the barn. Steven could already hear the sounds of laughter from Peridot and Lapis. He thanked Greg, and got out of the van. He walked into the barn, seeing that Peridot and Lapis were playing what seemed to be some sort of card game.

"Do you have a...3 heart?" Lapis asked. Peridot looked at her cards, and smiled mischievously.

"Nope!" Peridot replied, and poked Lapis on the forehead. Lapis rubbed the spot, and looked down at her cards again. Peridot turned, and saw Steven standing in the doorway. "Steven!" she greeted. "You wanna play? We're playing what is known as 'poker.' At least, I think we're playing it right." Peridot looked at her cards, a look of focus on her face. Lapis looked at Steven, and a worried expression molded her features.

"Steven?" Lapis asked, seriously concerned. "Are you alright?" Steven stood there, and walked over to the table. Peridot saw Steven's demeanor, and began putting the cards away.

"You look tired." she commented.

"I can't sleep." he replied.

"You can sleep here, if you want. My barn is your barn!" Peridot said, letting out a nervous chuckle. Steven smirked dryly.

"Thanks, you two. But, that's not why I came here." This made the two gems confused. "What do you know about Black Diamond?" Steven asked, looking up. Peridot dropped her cards, and stared at Steven with wide eyes. Lapis simply looked at Steven lightheartedly.