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All the Colors of Light (and a few more)

Chapter 17

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Summary: It has been three weeks since he’d hit the road, when Steven is invited to a party. Once there, he meets a lady that needs a hand.

From then on, he is dragged into a chaotic night when he learns three things:

One, his powers are still growing;

Two, drinking is no fun when you have to drive;

And three… there is people out there weirder than him.

Why did nobody told him ‘being human’ was so difficult?

Excerpt:

Killer, who just a moment ago was making honor to his name, had been reduced to a trembling bony creature. Steven, despite his own fear, didn't move from his spot.

The man lifted the rifle to Steven's face. "Move out or be moved boy."

Steven scoffed, completely dumbfounded. "Are you insane? It's just a dog!"

"I said move!" the man screamed, and it was clear his threat was serious.

At this point, Steven was tired of this back-and-forth. He was angrier than he was scared, and he'd no intention of letting the dog go.

"Ok. I'll move." Steven blinked once and released his aura. His hue changed, as the room was filled with pink light.

Wow, its been AGES since i posted a chapter from this fic here. But i felt like it, since there's just one chapter left.

I don't know if anybody here reads it, but i just wanted to let you guys know.

All the Colors of Light (and a few more)

Chapter 5

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Summary: It has been three weeks since he’d hit the road, when Steven is invited to a party. Once there, he meets a lady that needs a hand.

From then on, he is dragged into a chaotic night when he learns three things

:One, his powers are still growing;

Two, drinking is no fun when you have to drive;

And three… there is people out there weirder than him.

Why did nobody told him ‘being human’ was so difficult?

Excerpt:

"Soledad?"

"Yeah?"

"I think I'm drunk."

"No kidding. What prompt… what… how can you tell?"

"Sky's moving."

Well, that wasn't all true; Steven actually felt like his head was moving, spinning at speeds never seen before. Steven had never been much for going to space —too many bad memories up there. At that moment, however, he wondered how is that everything that was up there made more sense than what was happening down here?

The only thing keeping him truly grounded was the girl at his side. They were really cramped there, over the Dondai, and Steven tried not to even touch Soledad, in fear it might open the bridge again. He has to many emotions on his own to having to deal with someone else's.

They spent some time chatting about nonsense they forgot as soon as it left their mouths. They only stopped when Rain and Peeps came by. By their looks and auras, they were tired —and drunker than they'll ever admit.

"You lovebirds are done there? Cause food's not free and you need to help me pack the camp."

As he stepped down the car, Steven's head went from being numb to being overcrowded.

Why did she mean by 'lovebirds'? I have I girlfriend! I did say that, didn't I?

Chapter 5 people. BIG ONE. Lots of plot, characterization, worldbuilding... It was a fun chapter to write

All the Colors of Light (and a few more)

Chapter 3

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Summary: It has been three weeks since he'd hit the road, when Steven is invited to a party. Once there, he meets a lady that needs a hand.

From then on, he is dragged into a chaotic night when he learns three things:

One, his powers are still growing;

Two, drinking is no fun when you have to drive;

And three... there is people out there weirder than him.

Why did nobody told him 'being human' was so difficult?

Excerpt:

He wandered around for a while, stopping only to take pictures with his phone. The lights around the trees, the pinball machines; he even got bold and jumped on top of the climbing bars —by a subtle use of his levitation—, to get the whole clearing in frame.

His hand stopped over the button. The sheer beauty of the place left him speechless. It just hit Steven what was happening there. This camp had been left abandoned, but it have been taken over and remade into something new. Something sparkly and alive.

The sudden glee made a sharp turn into sourness. Once again he found himself thinking of Beach City. The gems, his dad. Connie… Her face on their last meeting in New York was fresh in Steven's mind. She'd been so happy about him making this trip. Everyone at home was. If only they knew…

Chapter 3 is ready! I dont really know if anyone here reads it, but i’ll keep posting it anyway.

All the Colors of Light (and a few more)

Chapter 11

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Summary: It has been three weeks since he’d hit the road, when Steven is invited to a party. Once there, he meets a lady that needs a hand.

From then on, he is dragged into a chaotic night when he learns three things:

One, his powers are still growing;

Two, drinking is no fun when you have to drive;

And three… there is people out there weirder than him.

Why did nobody told him ‘being human’ was so difficult?

Excerpt:

Once, at his dad's insistence, Steven had given it a try to black and white movies. Specially the funny ones, with Chaplin; the ones where sometimes they speeded things up and the characters would walk and talk super fast. It was funny. Steven had ended up binge watching three hours of comedy silent films.

Steven felt like he was in those movies, with everything that happened. Rain and Peeps in a screaming match with Lowe. The Sheriff's rifle loud boom as it was fired up. The bullet landing at Steven's feet. Steven's body reacting to the sudden stress, turning him pink. He, yelling at the finally, Soledad letting go of him and running to Rain's side. It was so fast and loud he could hardly process it. It wasn't funny at all.

Now everything was quiet. The rational corner of Steven's mental ring couldn't decide if it was anger or fear he was feeling. Meanwhile, the irrational corner was shrugging and saying… 'Does it really matter?' Because as long as his primal-self was concerned, all that mattered was self-preservation.

"Steven?" Soledad asked, breaking the silence. She peeked her head from behind Rain's shoulder —even thought she was taller than the other woman. Soledad's aura was a whirlwind of emotions; curiosity, confusion, alienation, fear. Fear of him. Soledad was scared of him. They all where.

New chapter folks!... Actually, is more like an old chapter. I posted this last week but forgot to mention it here.

Sorry!

Anyway, we've reached the climax of PART 2, so dont miss it. And don't miss whats about to come, because its HEAVY!

All the Colors of Light (and a few more)

Chapter 10

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Summary: It has been three weeks since he’d hit the road, when Steven is invited to a party. Once there, he meets a lady that needs a hand.

From then on, he is dragged into a chaotic night when he learns three things:

One, his powers are still growing;

Two, drinking is no fun when you have to drive;

And three… there is people out there weirder than him.

Why did nobody told him ‘being human’ was so difficult?

Excerpt:

He drove a few minutes alongside the river bank when two walking figures appeared distance. It was the kids, andthey were alright. Not unharmed, judging by the scarlet reflection over their bodies, but they were not in the half-dead state Lowe had hoped to find them.

Lowe's bad mood didn't last long. This was better. MUCH better. Now he didn't have to be nice Officer Lowe, ready to save the innocents. He could be Sheriff Lowe, off to chase and catch any wrongdoers. And these two were criminals, if Lowe had ever seen one.

As the adrenaline from the chase came back to him, Sheriff Lowe speeded up to corner the suspects, not even bothering to turn on the siren. He stopped the car at a safe 6 feet distance and reached for his standard officer pistol. But his hand stopped and instead went for his standard officer rifle in the passenger's side.

He kick-opened the Cadillac door and jumped out, arm pointing onward. For the first time in a while, he felt like himself again. Sheriff James Lowe. The Law. And in a burst of pride he shouted at the delinquents:

"Police! Put your hands in the air, now!"

Not much to say here, excepto sorry for the delay. Life's been difficult, but i won't give up on this fic!

All the Colors of Light (and a few more)

Chapter 9

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Summary: It has been three weeks since he’d hit the road, when Steven is invited to a party. Once there, he meets a lady that needs a hand.

From then on, he is dragged into a chaotic night when he learns three things:

One, his powers are still growing;

Two, drinking is no fun when you have to drive;

And three… there is people out there weirder than him.

Why did nobody told him ‘being human’ was so difficult?

Excerpt:

"What happened? Mine's head is spinning," she asked.

"Yeah, we did some of that," said Steven with barely a smile. "We went off road and felt down the hill. I think we bounced a few times. But we're alright, and that's what matters." Steven tried to sound reassuring, but he could sense the anxiety on his voice.

"And Lowe?"

"We lost him at the bifur… when the road split in two."

"Right… When I told you to go left."

"Yes."

"And you went right."

"…Yes."

The air inside the car became electrified. If it was because of Soledad's growing aura of anger, or the 'guilty of manslaughter' glare she was giving him, Steven wasn't sure.

"Would it help if I said I'm sorry?" Steven tried.

All the Colors of Light (and a few more)

Chapter 8

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Summary: It has been three weeks since he’d hit the road, when Steven is invited to a party. Once there, he meets a lady that needs a hand.

From then on, he is dragged into a chaotic night when he learns three things:

One, his powers are still growing;

Two, drinking is no fun when you have to drive;

And three… there is people out there weirder than him.

Why did nobody told him ‘being human’ was so difficult?

Excerpt:

"Mr. Universe," said Sheriff Lowe, mockingly. "Do you know why I pulled you over?"

"Uh, no sir. I can't read minds," the boy said, and the girl nudged him.

Oh-ho-ho, we have sass! It's my birthday already?

"Are you aware of how fast you were going, Mr. Universe?" said Sheriff Lowe.

"I… wasn't paying attention. Maybe 70mph?" said the boy, and received another, stronger bump.

"Son, have you been drinking?"

"Yes, but just a little," said the boy, and the girl didn't even bother to hit him; she hid her face in her hands, like trying to disappear.

Chapter 8 folks! I actually uploaded this one a few days ago but forgot to let people in here know. But now youguys know so there you have it.

All the Colors of Light (and a few more)

PART 2: Stay Calm and Keep Breathing

Chapter 7

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Summary: It has been three weeks since he’d hit the road, when Steven is invited to a party. Once there, he meets a lady that needs a hand.

From then on, he is dragged into a chaotic night when he learns three things

:One, his powers are still growing;

Two, drinking is no fun when you have to drive;

And three… there is people out there weirder than him.

Why did nobody told him ‘being human’ was so difficult?

Excerpt:

Giggling filled the car as they kept coming with made-up band names. They were terrible; all of them. But Steven didn't care; his mind was clouded with feelings and sensations. The night's chill air coming in from the window. The dark, empty road, with only the light of Rain's Triumph ahead to keep them company. Soledad's nasal laugh that she no longer bothered hiding. The booze induced dizziness in his body. This all made Steven felt like floating. He was weightless.

There was no past on Beach City. There was not uncertain future ahead of him. He was in the transitional place called the present; and the present was amazing!

Chapter 7 at last! Boy, it feels like years since i last published, althought its been only two weeks.

Anyway, this is the begining of part 2, which has more plot and drama than part 2. I hope you guys like it.

I cant make promises about WHEN i’m going to post the next chapter.. but i’ll do my best to be quick.