(Star's POV)
"You can't be serious!" I exclaimed as Heckapoo shushed me, trying to keep what she just told me discreet as to not cause alarm. Here's the issue: I WAS ALREADY PRETTY ALARMED!
"Easy, Star. You wanna scare everyone? The human world and magic world still aren't on stable grounds yet after what Mina did. Imagine what might happen if this got out right away? Steven already seems like he's been through the wringer. And besides, your Mom and Eclipsa don't see him as a threat otherwise you-know-who would be with me." Heckapoo said as I rolled my eyes, knowing exactly who she meant by "you-know-who". Steven wasn't getting put in a crystal by that idiot as long as I had anything to say about it.
"Rhombulus isn't getting his snake hands on Steven. Not a chance. But what gets me is what you told me earlier: Is Steven really stronger than me?" I asked. Truthfully, that did worry me a bit. But seeing how timid Steven seemed a moment ago, it was hard to believe. But he did seem like he had been through a lot, so I wasn't ruling anything out just yet without proof.
"To be honest, his power seems hard to gauge. It seems like he has endless reserves of it. It seems infinite. But from what we gathered, yes: He's stronger than you. In fact, I don't even think Rhombulus's crystals would be powerful enough if Steven ever went all out. But as I said: Your Mom nor Eclipsa see Steven as a threat. And besides...*chuckles* you seem to care quite a bit about him, Star. If I didn't know any better, I'd say you're getting a crush...." Heckapoo said with a chuckle as I blushed. But before I could reply...
"Hey Star." Marco said as he came out of Steven's room.
"Hey Marco. Is Steven OK?" I asked as Marco nodded.
"Yeah. But he still seems really against calling his family. We don't know what could've happened and he isn't telling us what's wrong. The doctors can't force him to talk and they need his consent before they do anything involving his family. So it's kind of deadlocked here: Steven won't talk and the doctors can't do anything about it. So everyone is at a loss here." He explained as Star and Heckapoo looked at each other.
"Kinda have to wonder now: Why is he so against getting in contact with his family? There's more to Steven than we think there is and I don't think it's all good." Heckpoo said as Star got a determined look on her face as she headed back into Steven's room before Marco or Heckapoo could stop her.
*(A/N: I know it's a Hell of a time to switch scenes, but I promise: We'll come back to this later. But for now, how about we check back in with the crew in Beach City?)*
*Back in Beach City*
(Narrator's POV)
"Agh! OK! We've waited long enough! Now we need to track Steven's phone--" Pearl began to say until Garnet glared at her.
"No." The fusion said, much to the outrage of Pearl!
"What?!? But you said if Steven didn't--" Pearl began to say until Garnet removed her visor, revealing 3 very annoyed(and close to angry) eyes!
"I know what I said, Pearl! That's why we'll have waited long enough when I SAY it's been long enough! Not before I say so and certainly not after another one of your overbearing displays! Do you understand or do I have make it a bit more clear by putting you in a bubble?" The fusion snapped, but soon calmed down after seeing the terrified looks on Pearl, Amethyst's and Greg's faces after her outburst.
"*sighs* I'm sorry, Pearl. Everyone. I'm just as worried as the rest of you. I'm trying to resist using my Future Vision to see if Steven's alright. I want to show that I trust him even when we're not there to watch over him." She explained as she hugged Pearl, calming the pale Gem down.
"Garnet, I think we all trust Steven. But when it comes to his well being? I think that should be top priority in this case. Even if he thinks we don't trust him, that can always be fixed. But if his life is in danger or he's possibly suicidal, then I think we should do whatever it takes to make sure he's safe, regardless of what may happen afterward." Pearl said.
"Yeah. You using your Future Vision doesn't mean we don't trust him. It just means we love him and are worried. And I'm sure he'd understand even if he's a bit mad about it at first." Amethyst said as Garnet smiled.
"Alright Then. Give me a moment to look..." Garnet said as she put her hands to her head. She gasped...and smiled.
"What? What is it, Garnet? What do you see?" Greg asked.
"Steven will be fine. I can't say, but I know he'll be fine. He's met someone who understands him. He's in good hands for the time being." The fusion said as the others breathed a sigh of relief.
At least for now, they knew Steven was alright.
Next chapter: We check back in with Steven and Star. But yeah: I had Garnet put Steven's safety first in this chapter, hence why the others were able to convince her to use her Future Vision. Anyway, see ya next chapter!
ŞİMDİ OKUDUĞUN
Stars in The Universe
Hayran KurguAfter Steven leaves Beach City, things seem to be going well until Connie breaks up with him. Distraught, he finds himself in Echo Creek where he meets a girl going through a similar breakup...
