♢Tɯιʂƚҽԃ♢ | a Steven Universe Future AU [DISCONTINUED AS OF MARCH 2021]

Chapter 4~ A Visit to Homeworld

     Steven took a step back in surprise. He had no idea Spinel had wanted him to visit so bad. "Spinel! It's... nice to see you." Steven said, trying to sound excited. Even though he was happy to see her living in peace, Steven still had some mixed feelings about her. "We're very excited for you to come see us!" White finished before she disconnected the communication line. Steven stepped onto the warp pad, activating it.

     Once Steven arrived, he was greeted with with the giant heels of White Diamond. "Starlight!" White beamed as she crouched down to meet Steven's eye level. "You have no idea how good it is to see you!" Steven chuckled as he rubbed his neck. "Hehe. Nice to see you too." He replied. "Move out of the way White!" Yellow excitedly said, pushing her out of the way. "You've had your turn!" White glanced over at  Yellow with an annoyed expression. "Guys.. guys! One at a time!" Steven laughed.  "So what brings you here? Did you just come  to visit your favorite gems?" Yellow smiled, looking down at Steven. Steven's face dropped. "Actually, I think there is something wrong with my gem.." Steven mumbled, pointing to his belly. All the Diamonds looked at each other, confused. "What do you mean Starlight?" White asked. "Well.. my gem is starting to react weirdly to certain things, but I don't know exactly what." Steven explained. "Hmm..." White began. "Let me see your gem." White extended her hand to examine his gem. Steven jumped back frightened, his heart pounding. He was having flashbacks to when White removed his gem. He waved his hands and shook his head in dismissal. "Nononono it's fine, it's fine!" Steven insisted, sweating a lot. "I can do it myself." Steven lifted his shirt to show the Diamonds. White squinted her eyes to get a closer look. "Nothing seems wrong. I'm sure it's nothing much." she assured. Steven glanced down, wondering if White was right. "Y-Yeah, right." Steven agreed, looking up at White. That was quick. he thought. "Anyways," Steven began, wishing to change the topic. "so what have you guys been up to lately?" White smiled. "Oh, things have been just delightful! Spinel is such a sweetheart." She gushed. Just then, Spinel jumped out from behind White. "Boo!" Spinel yelled, causing White to flinch. "Ah, Spinel! There you are! You surprised me!" she laughed. "Bet ya didn't see me comin'!" Spinel smiled. Blue gazed over at her. "Oh Spinel! Why don't you say hello to Steven?" she insisted, pushing Spinel over towards Steven. Both she and Steven paused for a while, looking at each other awkwardly. Finally, Steven broke the silence. 

     "Soo... how's life here with the Diamonds been?" Steven asked. "Oh gee, things have been just swell! The Diamonds take real good care of me, oh you should have seen the game we were playing earlier today!" Spinel gushed. "That.. that sounds really great." Steven smiled a little. "Yeah! It really is!" Spinel said, beaming. Steven sighed. It must be really nice to actually be needed, Steven thought. "But enough about me, how's Earth holdin' up? What have you been up to? Any more gems come to kill your planet?" Spinel joked, nudging Steven's arm. The Diamonds chuckled, but Steven did not laugh. Spinel's smiled weakened. "Oh.. sorry, I didn't mean t--" Spinel apologized. "I-It's fine, no worries." Steven interrupted. Silence filled the room once again for a couple seconds before White began to run her mouth again.

     "So Steven! Since you're here, we have to show you something." White said, Standing up. "Oh, what is it?" Steven asked as White, Yellow, and Blue guided him towards a near by warp pad. 

     Spinel however, did not follow them.