Steven Universe: The Return [FanFiction English]

56. Alone No More

[Bluebird observes the situation from a safe distance.]

Bluebird (Aquamarine): Look at Jasper and Lazuli, a few minutes ago they were complaining about fusion, yet they were able to perform it flawlessly on their first attempt. In short, hypocrisy.

Bluebird (Eyeball): Don't talk bullshit. You only convinced them to fuse so that they would be the ones fighting instead of us. You're a coward!

Bluebird (Aquamarine): You're wrong, my dear. This isn't an act of cowardice or anything like that.

Bluebird (Eyeball): So?

Bluebird (Aquamarine): Knowing you, I rather doubt you'll ever understand it, but I'll explain it to you anyway. You see, there are many ways to get what you want, such as deception or manipulation. Why fight your battles if you can have others fight them for you? Simple, isn't it? Using your head and your wits is a must, my dear. You can't always win using brute force, you know.

Bluebird (Eyeball): Yeah, I think I see your poin– Wait, what?! What'd you just call me!?

Bluebird (Aquamarine): *blushes* I just, uh, sarcastically called you that! *she said angrily and nervously* What I meant was that you're stupid!

Bluebird (Eyeball): But it was twice!

Bluebird (Aquamarine): Shut the fuck up! If anyone sees Bluebird talking to herself, they'll think she's gone stark raving mad!

【Meanwhile.】

[A enraged Malachite 2.0 spin-dashes towards Obsidian; however, Obsidian catches her easily in their hands.]

Obsidian: *in a deep, rough voice* This is nothing.

Malachite 2.0: Don't get cocky just because you have more hands!!

Obsidian: Sorry...

[Obsidian then throws Malachite 2.0 up in the sky.]

Obsidian: That wasn't my intention.

[Malachite 2.0 steadies herself high in the air with her water wings and grunts.]

Malachite 2.0: It can't be, they--

[Then, Malachite 2.0 gasps in shock as she see Obsidian aiming at her with Opal's bow and arrow.]

Malachite 2.0: Uh?

Obsidian: Just like in the old days - Fire!

[Obsidian fires the arrow, which turns into a shape of Garnet, Amethyst, Pearl, and Steven holding hands.]

Malachite 2.0: No way!

[Malachite 2.0 manages to dodge the arrow with great difficulty at the very last second.]

Obsidian: Huh, how about that? This Malachite is more agile than the one from years ago. I guess these two are good for each other.

Malachite 2.0: *descends* You haven't beaten me yet!

Obsidian: Back for more, huh?

Malachite 2.0: *enraged* Shut the fuck up!!

[Malachite 2.0 forms a pair of giant water hands that clamp around Obsidian, she then begins freezing the water hands, squeezing Obsidian.]

Malachite 2.0: *panting* F-Finally!

[The ice suddenly starts to melt little by little.]

Malachite 2.0: *confused* Wh-what?!

[Obsidian is seen using the lava inside their body to melt the ice.]