[Obsidian and Malachite 2.0 are still locked in combat. The clash of their blows echoes through the battlefield.]
Malachite 2.0: *panting heavily* Shit, not even a scratch on them! What the fuck are they made of?! No matter how hard I punch them, they don't even flinch! This is insane!
Obsidian: *in a deep, rough voice* And yet you keep coming at me. Just give up.
Malachite 2.0: I can't give up! Not now, not ever! I've got too much riding on this!
Obsidian: Stubborn to the core, huh? We can see Jasper's in control. This ain't going nowhere good for either of us, can't you see that!? Surrender now, we don't wanna hurt you!
Malachite 2.0: *enraged* But I do! Screw you!
[With a primal scream, Malachite 2.0 charges at Obsidian. But just as she's about to reach them, the ground beneath her erupts. Water arms shoot up, grabbing her wrists and ankles. The water rapidly turns into shackles, while more water chains wrap around her torso and neck, pinning her in place.]
Malachite 2.0: It can't be!
[Malachite 2.0 groans in discomfort, struggling to break free, while Obsidian just watches in puzzlement.]
Malachite 2.0: *in pain* What's going on?!
Obsidian: No idea.
[Obsidian then looks behind and sees Lapis flying towards them.]
Lapis: I got you right where I want you, Malachite!
[Malachite 2.0 struggles to look up and see Lapis, her eyes widening in fear as she recognizes her.]
Malachite 2.0: You?!
Lapis: I'd like to say it's good to see you, but to be honest, I'd be lying.
Malachite 2.0: *struggling* Who do you think you are, you wretch!? Unchain me for fuck's sake!
Lapis: Pfft! Not on your life.
[Lapis says as she holds out her hand and clenches it into a fist, causing the water chains to begin to tighten, squeezing Malachite 2.0 tighter and tighter.]
Malachite 2.0: *cries out in pain* GAAAAAH!!!
Lapis: Don't think I'm afraid of you or anything, I'm just disgusted by the sight of you!
[Lapis raises her hand and swipes it sideways, which creates a razor-sharp storm of water blades that cut and damage Malachite 2.0's body, inflicting a great amount of damage.]
Malachite 2.0: *cries out in pain* AAAAAHHHH!!
Obsidian: Hey, Lapis!
Lapis: Hm? *turns to Obsidian* Is something wrong?
Obsidian: Hold the horses, will ya?! You're going too far!
[Lapis looks around, confused.]
Lapis: What horses?
Obsidian: ...
Lapis: ...
Obsidian: *awkwardly* No, I, um... Very poor choice of words, we really need to improve that.
Lapis: You guys aren't taking this seriously, are you? Instead of putting an end to this crap once and for all, you've just been playing with her.
Obsidian: What are you...?! Look, she's on her last legs-any reckless move could be fatal!
Lapis: What are you insinuating, that I might accidentally shatter her? Who do you think I am?!
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Steven Universe: The Return [English FanFiction]
FanfictionIt's been nearly a year since Steven set off on a journey across the country, fully committed to therapy to address his emotional struggles and rediscover himself. During this time, he hasn't seen his loved ones in person, and the longing to reunit...