Steven Universe Pink Diamond LIVES

Chapter 32: Strategies For Pink

The Next Day. . .

"We couldn't find you! Where were you?!" Steven interrogates. I shrug before I answer.

"I was under the ocean. I had to have a quiet place to think. I got some tactics down for a battle. I just wish I was able to see into the future again...without the harm. Then I'd know what to do.." I begin to think out loud. Steven interrupts me.

"I was super worried...please tell me when you go off like that." Steven looks up at me, with seriousness. I give a small smile and nod.

"Yeah, okay. I should probably tell you guys when I leave." I agree. Steven gives a warm smile.

"Thanks, Mom." He begins to walk off back to some gems. I see him communicate with them and laugh. I can't help but to chuckle a little. If only there was that on Homeworld. I go over many plans until I found the right one. We'll have to be smart, and we'll use our many shapes and sizes for advantages. I smile at the plan I made and start coordinating it in my head.

I get interrupted yet again...by Steven.

"So...what are you doing?" He questions.

"I'm thinking of a plan and coordinating it for when Homeworld comes." I say as I rearrange some hologram soldiers. Steven sighs.

"That sounds boring. Why don't you hang out with us?" He looks up at me with a small smile. I shake my head.

"Thanks for asking, but I have to decline. This is really important." I get back to work, thinking that Steven went away. He didn't.

"I mean, you COULD stay here and do boring work. OR you could have fun with us." Steven nods at the second option. I stay patient.

"This takes hard work to do. Only I can do it. I have to complete it, otherwise we'll be defeated. You are welcome to go back to them though." I reply. He gets on my lap and stands.

"Working hard is good, but you have to take a break. The missing gems and the war are stressful..I mean even I'M stressed out and I'm not even a huge part!" He exclaims. I sigh.

"It is stressful.." I begin, Steven's eyes are wide and bright. "But, I have to get this done." I go back to work. He groans and gets off of me, leaving me to it. Patience is key-I notice he's bringing everyone to me..dang it.

"Hey Pink, why don't you hang out with us? Are we not cool enough?" Amethyst jokes.

"I'm a little bit preoccupied at the moment, maybe later." I respond, trying not to get detracted by everyone. It's quite hard when they are starting to pull off a show.

"Come on, even Pearl is taking a break.." Garnet tries to convince me. Pearl gets slightly offended.

"What is that supposed to mean?" She turns to Garnet, in response Garnet shrugs.

"It means you normally overwork yourself, P." Amethyst adds.

"See?! It's already better than your work." Steven smiles smugly. I chuckle at the argument that is arising. I ponder situations that could happen if I didn't finish my work...but they are slim. It's not like White is going to attack right now. I stand up and stretch.

"Alright, Alright..what are we doing?" I finally give in. Steven jumps high in the air of shear joy. I laugh at his childish move. This was a good idea, I can see it now.

But, oh was I wrong.

So, so wrong.

White began her second wave of attacks.