An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Three years since a young hybrid human/gem saved the universe
Three years since his gem was removed by White Diamond
Connie sat upon the beach, trying to ignore the memories but they came rushing in like the tide. Knees to her chest along with her head resting, she began to push through them.
It was awful, being entrapped by her mind controlled teacher and sword combat mentor. Not being able to do anything as her best friend, mentally tortured by White calling him Pink Diamond and not who he truly is. She had known who he is since they first met. Even passed all the doubt and misunderstandings.
But to see him falter like that broke her heart. It was like he was struggling with this the entire time. It was that moment that she realized he had been. Even as Stevonnie she could see the inner turmoil in his mind. As herself she noticed it in his eyes. But all under the impression of him having his mothers memories within him. Like visions of the past. Not as proof that he wasn't himself.
Tears formed in her eyes, blinking them away she gasped watching White pick up Steven and hold him tight. Her nails lifting up the yellow star, red t-shirt to reveal his gem. Taunting that it was time for Pink to stop her game and come out. As if she had lost in a game of hide and seek. It was sadistic! Just the mere thought made Connie's stomach turn. Her eyes stayed on Steven, his expression full of fear and eyes closed.
The screams of 'no' escaped her lips. But it did no good as no one listened to her. Whether mind controlled, trapped or dismissing her existence, she felt helpless. Not able to protect her friend like she promised. Watching as White's black fingernails attached to his gem. Slowly pulling up...up...up....
Steven's gem was fully torn apart from himself.
