Discovery

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A young man wakes up from his sleep. The first thing he sees is the yellow fields passing by him very quickly. He wowed at morning light giving a beautiful glow to the vegetation. The sounds of chatter could be heard from the other side of the RV so he gets up to check on the team.

"Morning Steve-O," Amethyst announces.

"Oh, Steven. I hope you slept well." Pearl asks.

"I feel refreshed," Steven responds.

"That's the RV magic Schtu-ball. A home that always takes the scenic route." Greg interjects while driving the RV.

"Any news on the signal?"

Peridot checks her tablet once more. "The signal is getting stronger. But still no response."

"Any idea why there are Gems out here in Keystone?"

"Not a clue. Not even Homeworld knows!"

"Weird."

"Steven, why don't you prepare something to eat while we continue to work." Steven agrees and proceeds with his usual morning routine. He recalls the weekend that brought them here.

Its been almost a year since Spinal attacked Beach City. Since then everything was peaceful. A while ago, Little Homeworld detected a signal originating from Keystone. It was of Gem origin and sent into deep space. No one knew what it was.

He wouldn't admit it, but Steven was exited. It was another adventure. Just like old times. Garnet and Bismuth determined that it would be best if they stayed back and watch over Little Homeworld. Greg had recently purchased an RV and figured this would be a perfect opportunity to test it out. It was Steven, Pearl, Amethyst, Peridot, and Greg in this new quest.

A few hours pass as the group finally arrives at Keystone. The Group exits the RV with Peridot taking charge, much to her excitement.

"I'll be hanging around the town exploring and stuff. You guys do what you gotta do." Greg tells the Crystal Gems.

"Thanks, Dad. You helped us more than you needed to." Steven gives Greg a big hug.

"Looks like the others already left."

"Huh? Guys, wait!"

Steven runs into the forested area following the Crystal Gems. He eventually caught up and continues down into the forest. They reach the bottom of a cliff where they found what they were searching for; a large stone door that leads inside the cliff. Mysterious images of creatures were etched into the door.

Theirs five entities on the door: A skinny lava humanoid with large horns and who's head was split in half. A robot with exposed clockwork cover in greenery. A large dragon-like monster with two mouths and multiple angelic wings. A humanoid lion with eight arms and huge muscles. And then there was a figure they could recognize, a Gem. A Pearl.

"Well, someones an artist." Amethyst mocks.

Pearl ponders. "This design... I've never seen anything like this. Is this even of Gem origin?"

"Well, there's one way to find out." Peridot gestures at Steven to open the door.

"No problem for Steven Universe!" Using his gem Steven tries to open the door but nothing happens. "Some problems for Steven Universe!"

"Wait, you can't open it?"

"I can't. It's like it's not letting me."

Amethyst steps forward. "Let me have a try." The Gem marches towards a stern expression. She spits on her hand and extends her arms. "Open Sesame!" Nothing happens. "Well, I did all I can do."

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