[Standing just inches apart, face-to-face, their eyes locked in a fierce stare.]
Jasper: I'm gonna shatter you!!!
[Jasper shouts, summoning her helmet, her smirk twisting into a fierce grin.]
Pink Steven: Bring it on!
[Steven creates a hexagon shield and shoots it at Jasper. She jumps over it and charges at him, aiming to throw a punch. But Steven anticipates her move and lands a solid hit on her first.]
Jasper: *chuckles* Not bad! But you’ll have to do better than that!
[Recovering quickly, she swings her helmet at Steven, but he summons another shield just in time to block her strike.]
Pink Steven: When will you get that fighting isn’t the answer to everything?!
Jasper: Shut up! You’re about to find out just how wrong you are!!
[Jasper channels all her strength into a brutal strike, breaking through his latest shield. Her helmet slams into his head, the impact sending him staggering back.]
Pink Steven: Ugh... Oof...
[Steven hits the dirt hard, groaning, his pink glow flickering like a light about to burn out. Jasper stands over him, panting, her fists clenched tight.]
Jasper: What’s the matter? You gonna lie there all day? Get up!
[Steven grits his teeth, struggling as he pushes himself up onto his hands and knees, his whole body shaking.]
Pink Steven: I... I don't want to fight anymore.
Jasper: What!? Why the hell not?!
Pink Steven: ...
[Steven stays silent, eyes downcast.]
Jasper: *snarls* Look, it’s clear now—you’re not Pink Diamond!
Pink Steven: *mutters, almost to himself* Well... that's a start, I guess.
Jasper: You said she left you her gem, right? Then prove it! Show me you’re worthy of it! No holding back—bring out that Diamond power!
Pink Steven: I... I just don’t want to.
Jasper: Don’t want to? What are you, afraid? Gonna run back to your little friends and cry for help?
Pink Steven: N-no, it’s not–
Jasper: *cuts him off, sneering* So what, you're a coward, huh? Pathetic!
Pink Steven: ...
Jasper: A real Diamond doesn’t cower! A real Diamond doesn’t need anybody! They stand tall and strong, alone! *leans in* Relying on others? That’s weak! A flaw unworthy of a Diamond! This just proves it—you’re pathetic, and you don’t deserve your gem!
Pink Steven: *shouting* I AM NOT PATHETIC!!!
[Steven's shout knocks Jasper back, but she quickly recovers, landing on her feet with a grin.]
Jasper: *laughs* Now that’s more like it! But is that all you’ve got?!
Pink Steven: Grrr!
[Steven lunges at Jasper, he is going insanely fast while repeatedly punching Jasper in mid-air.]
Jasper: *laughing* Yes! That’s it! Show me what you can really do!
[Jasper protects herself from Steven's blows using her arms, then retaliates with a series of swift punches.]
Pink Steven: Enough already!!
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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...
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