Steven Universe: The Return...

By Marcos_17A

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It's been about a year since Steven embarked on a journey of self-discovery across the country, also since he... More

【IMPORTANT NOTICE】
1. The Return
2. Relaxing Day
3. Attack On Homeworld
4. Tagged
5. Scold
6. Gems Out
7. Problems
8. Pink Again
9. Revelation
10. It's Your Fault
11. Unexpected Call
12. Let's Go To Homeworld
13. Other Matters
14. Gems Rejuvenation
15. New Era
16. Outburst
17. Scars
18. Escape Attempt
19. I'll Be Back
20. A Plan Is Needed
21. Rules
22. To Each Their Own Plans
23. The Best Opportunity
24. Here We Are
25. The Rescue
26. Classic Drama
27. Independence
28. Wrong Way
29. Made Of Love
30. Found Out
31. Water Fight
32. Failed Attempt
33. Bad Experiences
34. Quartz Battle
35. Stubborn
36. Retreat
37. Communication Cut Off.
38. They Know Everything
39. Can't Bear It Anymore
40. Unwind
41. Just Around The Corner
42. Head On
43. Taking Risks
44. Stealth
45. Bring Up The Rear
46. A Matter Of Time
47. Chaos Unleashed
48. Last Resort
49. Molten Fusion
50. Out Of Hand
51. Colossal Confrontation
52. Aqua Cataclysm
53. Resolute Strength
54. The Resonance of Painful Memories
55. Struggle Against The Past
56. Never Alone
57. See You Never
58. Different Circumstances
59. Hassle
60- Bad Friends
61- Can't Forget
62- Diamond Power
63- The Past Is Past
64- Don't Leave Me
65- Dawn On
66- Where Is She?
67- Save Gems
68- It's Getting Away
69- Under Control
70- Worthless
71- Perfection
72. Flaws
73. Trust
74. The Perfect Diamond
75. Human Being
76. The End Light
77. Stroke Of Luck
78- In Need Of Help
79- We'll Not Abandon You
80- Together 'Till The End
82- Regret
83- The Incinerator
84- End Of The Line
85- Steven Falls
86- My Other Self
87- Misused
88- Self-Love
89- What Happened To Them?
90- Is Everything Fine?
91- Freedom
92- Conclusion
93- New Changes
94- Second Chance
95- Good Progress
96- Irredeemable?
97- Sooner Or Later
98- What Should I Do?
99- So We Can Be Together
100- In The Future
THANK YOU FOR READING

81- Just A Distraction

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By Marcos_17A

(Steven and his friends keep pushing and shoving the diamond blast, which is slowly approaching Emerald, but she hasn't noticed yet because she's being distracted by a Gem.)

Emerald: Tell me, what brings you here?

???? ?????: *insecure and nervous about what she's about to do* Y-you don't need to know.

Emerald: Surely you've come to get revenge because I betrayed you, haven't you?

???? ?????: Not quite.

Emerald: Anyway, you're not a threat to me.

???? ?????: ...

Emerald: After all, you're just a mere... Lapis Lazuli.

(The one standing there is Mean Lapis, who had fled not long ago, but somehow managed to take some courage to face Emerald head-on.)

Emerald: *chuckles* Your legs are shakin' like a leaf, that's so pathetic! You sure as hell don't even know what you're doing.

Mean Lapis: *shaking in fear* Y-y-you're right. I don't know what I'm doing.

Emerald: *laughs in mockery* You really need to see your face! *laughs* You can clearly see how scared and insecure you are!

Mean Lapis: Exactly. I've never been a determined or self-confident Gem, much less been able to make good decisions on my own.

Emerald: Don't have any doubt.

Mean Lapis: I don't. In fact, the first thing that came to my mind was to run away, then to drown my sorrows, I even thought of shattering myself.

Emerald: If you ask me, shattering yourself is the best option for you.

Mean Lapis: Maybe it is.

Emerald: What're you waitin' for, then? There's still time. Go on, don't lose your nerve.

Mean Lapis: I thought better of it, and there's no need for me to do it.

Emerald: Hm?

Mean Lapis: I deeply regret everything I did to her, but... If I hadn't, most likely I would've ended up rejuvenated and I wouldn't be here in front of you right now. In others words, I'm the only one who can stop you!

Emerald: *mockingly* Oh, really?

Mean Lapis: I know I hurt her pretty bad, obviously she'll never stop hating me, just as I'll never get her forgiveness nor be part of her life, but... I've got to do the right thing at least once, just for her! I've got to protect her from jerks like YOU and ME! Once we're gone, she can be happy living the life she's chosen!!

(Mean Lapis forms two water fists from her wings, just like our Lapis.)

Mean Lapis: I'm here to save her! I'm not gonna stand by and watch you hurt her!!

Emerald: Looks like you're really determined to face me, huh?

Mean Lapis: *determined* Of course I am! *takes on a fighting stance* I've already made up my mind!

Emerald: Ha! What made you think you can beat me?

Mean Lapis: She told me if I never try, I'll never know.

Emerald: *laughs in mockery* You have no idea what you're talking about! Now I'm the most powerful being in the entire cosmos!

Mean Lapis: Those powers you boast so much about aren't even yours!!! *charges at Emerald with her water hands*

Emerald: So slow. *dodges several of Mean Lapis' punches*

(Mean Lapis manages to deliver a punch to Emerald's chest, knocking her back a short distance.)

Emerald: *without a scratch* Is that all you got?

Mean Lapis: *shocked* Wh-what?! *backs up a little bit*

Emerald: What's the matter!? Are you having second thoughts already!? No wonder, I don't even need Diamonds' powers to beat you up!!!

(Emerald charges at Mean Lapis, the latter tries to protect herself with her water fists, but in a quick move, Emerald manages to land a strong punch on Mean Lapis' stomach.)

Mean Lapis: Gaah! *holds her stomach in pain* Aagh!

(Emerald delivers a strong elbow to the back of Mean Lapis' neck, and then kicks her in the right side, knocking her to the ground.)

Mean Lapis: *panting* I-I-I can't lose like this! *she said as she struggled to get up*

Emerald: *towering over Mean Lapis* Lapis Lazulis aren't characterized by having great physical strength, you know?

Mean Lapis: Tch. *looks up at Emerald*

Emerald: You find yourself in this situation because you're a pathetic, useless piece of dirt! *kicks Mean Lapis off the ground*

(Emerald rapidly punches her in the air, before slamming her back into the ground.)

Emerald: It was really stupid to fight me hand-to-hand.

Mean Lapis: *in pain* I-I-I thought I'd hold out a little longer. *groans* At least long enough until...

Emerald: If you had brought some water and used it creatively like the other Lapis, the fight would've been more interesting. But unlike her, you're pathetic. Your love for your partner has made you a stupid Gem who doesn't know how to use her head. *chuckles* Or were you always this pitiful?

Mean Lapis: Why'd you have to say precisely that, as well as compare me to that Lapis?

(As Emerald & Mean Lapis fight, Steven and company push the diamond blast into space with all their might.)

Mean Lapis: *trying to get up* I-I can't give up– *gets kicked by Emerald*

Emerald: You should thank me for being so soft and gentle with you. *kicks Mean Lapis again*

Mean Lapis: *cries out in pain* Ahh!!

Emerald: See? *kicks her again* You didn't even poof. *kicks her again*

Mean Lapis: *in pain* Ahh!! Agh!!

Emerald: But unfortunately for you... *kicks her one last time* My gentleness is over! *places her foot on Mean Lapis' gem* I'm gonna shatter your pathetic, useless gem!! *laughs maniacally* Hope you're ready to die!!

Mean Lapis: *smiles weakly* I think I'd rather die defending the Gem I love... than die alone and with your stupid delusions of grandeur!

Emerald: Huh?!

(Emerald turns around and notices the imminent impact of the diamond blast, which is too close now.)

Emerald: *in fear* Th-this isn't be happening!

Mean Lapis: H-here it comes. *closes her eyes, bracing herself for the impact and expecting the worst*

Emerald: *turns to Mean Lapis* All you wanted to do was distract me, didn't you, you miserable!?!?!

[At the same time.]

Pink Steven: Guys, this is our chance! *shouting* Push with all your might!!

Everyone: *shouting* Yeah!!

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