38DISCLAIMER: I don't own Steven Universe nor SuperNoobs.
Over at Steven's house in the outskirts of Beach City, The Crystal Gems were returning after a long battle. "Ugh if I never see another Virus Beast in my life it will be too soon," Amethyst groaned as she collapsed on the couch.
"If we do encounter any more Virus beasts as least we'll be better prepared," Pearl commented looking at the Extractor Garnet was holding.
"Speaking of which," Peridot eyeing the Extractor as well. "I don't suppose you'd let me examine it?" Peridot reaching out for the Extractor.
"Sorry Peridot," Garnet pulling the gun out of Peridot's reach. "The Noobs gave us this as a gift of good faith. It will be wrong of us to betray that trust especially since we're still considered as enemies by the Benevolent Alliance."
"True we shouldn't risk offending the Alliance. We can really use their help if Home World attacks." Pearl reasoned.
"Fine," Peridot pouted.
"Now let us all get some rest. You never know when our next mission is going to happen." Garnet advised. Opening the door to the temple.
"I feel like I could sleep for a month," Amethyst yawned as she followed Pearl and Garnet through the door. Leaving Peridot alone in Steven's house. After making sure that she is indeed all alone, Peridot scurried over to the Battle Ball charger she built. She was about to leave when... "What cha' doing?" Amethyst voice came from behind startling Peridot that she almost dropped the charger.
"Amethyst don't do that!" Peridot scolded. "What are you even doing here anyway? I thought you went back to your room."
"Sorry, I just wanted a snack." Amethyst rummaging through Steven's trash and eating an empty box. Peridot gagged. She never could understand Amethyst fascination with eating. Since Gem Cores generate all the energy a Gem needs to function, they don't have no need to eat. Amethyst however, from what Peridot has heard, even went as far as to create her own digestive system inside her body. So not only does Amethyst eats, she has to relive herself at irregular intervals. Usually doing it out in the ocean instead of Peridot's old room like how Steven does. "So what you got there?" Amethyst asked spotting the device Peridot was carrying. "Hey isn't that Steven's blender?"
"Um yes, I used it to make the Noob's charging device and I was thinking of making a morp out of it now. To commemorate our first meeting." Peridot explained which is partly true. Amethyst eyed her suspiciously causing Peridot to sweat nervously.
"Eh whatever floats your boat," Amethyst backing off. Peridot breathed a sigh of relief. "Just be sure to get another blender. Steven needs them for his smoothies, and me too." Amethyst said.
"Sure thing," Peridot giving a thumbs up before running out of the house.
Peridot ran as fast as her little legs could take her. Only she wasn't running back to the barn, instead she was heading to this place Steven took her once called the Library. Or as Peridot calls it, the Knowledge Storage Center. Inside the library Peridot made a beeline hike straight to the computers. The library's computers were primitive, even human standards, but they were sufficient for her needs.
Peridot plugged the charger into the computer and waited for the data to boot up. For you see the reason why it was taking so long for the Noob's Battle Balls to recharge wasn't just because they were doing multiple balls at the same time; it was also due to the fact that Peridot had modified the machine to scan the balls while charging them. With this information she could possibly make her own Battle Ball. One that is superior to the Noobs. As Peridot waited for her data to upload into the computer, she was already daydreaming of being able to shapeshift like Amethyst, control the elements like Lapis, and become as strong as Garnet. Maybe, if she dared to dream, the Battle Ball could make her even more powerful than the Diamonds. Winning the respect and admiration that she deserves. Peridot was so lost in her fantasy that she failed to notice someone walking up behind her...
"What are you doing?" Connie asked. Startling Peridot so much that she fell off her chair.
"SSSHHHH!" the librarian warned.
"Don't do that," Peridot whispered.
"Sorry," Connie apologized.
"What are you doing here?" Peridot asked.
"Well I was studying here and since the library has that silly no cell phone rule I couldn't check any of my messages. I was just waiting outside for my ride home when I saw the messages from Steven saying that he was leaving." Connie said sadly.
"Well you're too late, he already left." Peridot confirmed.
"Yeah I thought as much," Connie feeling a bit disappointed. "Anyway I was about to head over to the temple to find out what's going on when I saw you going into the library. So what are you up to?" Connie asked as she looked over at the computer which had finally finished loading. Connie gasped as she saw the diagrams on the screen. "Are those Battle Balls?"
"Uh..." Peridot started sweating unsure how to answer.
"No way the Noobs agreed to share their technology with you!" Connie squealing as quietly as possible with excitement.
"Um...y~e~s," Peridot lied nervously.
"This is great, the first step to intergalactic relations!" Connie cheered only to be shushed by the librarian again. At this point Peridot is sweating buckets. She can't risk the other Gems or worst the Noobs to find out that she just stole their technology. The only question is how to silence Connie without drawing too much suspicion to herself? "So can you make me one?" Connie asked.
That gave Peridot an idea. "Of course but it will take awhile," Peridot lied.
"What do you mean?" Connie asked.
"Sure I'm a genius and all but it will still take me some time to study all this alien tech. Not to mention getting all the necessary materials. You understand." Peridot coming up with excuses.
"Of course," Connie buying it all up.
"Oh and one more thing, please keep this to yourself. Don't tell the other Gems or even Steven about this." Peridot pleaded.
"Why not?" Connie asked.
"Oh it's because...you know...it they find out..." Peridot trying hard to think of a good excuse.
"If they find out that you're trying to give me powers they'll try to push you to succeed putting more stress and pressure on you. Which could adversely affect your work." Connie assuming that's what Peridot was going to say since that's what her parents do to her on a regular basis.
"Yeah that's it," Peridot not really getting what she's saying but deciding to go along with it.
"Okay you can count on me. I'll keep your I mean our secret." Connie winked. Again Peridot didn't understand the significance of the gesture but knows from television that humans tend to return such acts as a response, so she winked back. Connie happily skipped out of the library imagining what it will be like to have her own Battle Ball and her own powers. To finally be able to stand besides Steven as an equal and maybe then they can take their relationship to the next level.
Inside the library, Peridot brushed the sweat off her brow. Yet another close call. True Peridot doesn't know how far she can trust Connie, but the promise of power should be enough to buy that girl's silence at least long enough for Peridot to complete her work. Looking at the data Peridot silently cursed. As expected since the Noobs pulled their Battle Balls out early she was only able to get a partial scan from each of the three balls. Still she wasn't discouraged, after all a genius like her should be able to reverse engineer the missing components. Still there was one thing bothering her. This mysterious part that she can only describe as a Black Box. "What is this thing?" Peridot asked herself as she tried to examine it further. The Black Box is obviously the key to the Battle Balls' powers and abilities but it defies all logic and reason. Peridot can't even begin to fathom how it functions and yet she can't shake this feeling that she's seen something like this somewhere before. It kind of reminds her of the Virus.
Up in space on one of the many Lava Planets. Count Venamus was being grilled by the Virus Creators over his failure to destroy the Crystal Gems. "Yes I know that our plan didn't go as well as we would have liked." The six eyes of the Creator roared in anger causing the lava to erupt, splashing on Venamus! Fortunately for him his skin is lava proof. "Well don't blame me! How was I suppose to know that the Noobs would find a way to neutralize the Mega virus?" Venamus snapped. "It's rather mind boggling how lucky they are at times actually," Venamus pondered. The Mega-Virus ability to spread an airborne strain was suppose to be their big game changer against the Alliance. The Creators quickly launched the Mega-Virus to the planets with the best Virus Warriors fully expecting an easy victory. However after the SuperNoobs and Crystal Gems learned that the virus could be rendered inert by dowsing it underwater; word got around quickly and soon Virus Warriors across the cosmos retaliated with every drop of liquid they could muster. Thus the Mega-Virus proved to be nothing more than a failed experiment.
Again the Creator growled in frustration causing the whole planet to shake. "Please great Creator. It's not a total loss," Venamus insisted. The Creator's eyes crooked at their minion curiously. "Behold," Venamus showing the virus that he collected from the Peri-extractor. The Creators demanded that he explain himself. "This virus infected a human/Gem hybrid. Don't ask how that's even possible, but it did provide an interesting results. I believe that by infecting this hybrid resulted in mutating this strain to be able to infect Gems!" Venamus exclaimed. The Creator's eyes widen with interest. "It's true, it was even able to infect other Gems as well, under certain circumstances." Venamus said cryptically. The Creator's eyes chuckled with amusement. If what Venamus says is true then perhaps the attack on Earth wasn't a waste. Perhaps, after analyzing and mass producing this sample, they'll finally have the means to invade Gem controlled space; and since the Diamond Authority is currently at odds with the Benevolent Alliance, it's highly unlikely that they'll send recruiters there to recruit Virus Warriors. Which mean that the Gems will be completely vulnerable, and when the Gem colony worlds fall to the Virus, they'll be one step closer to universal domination. The six eyes of the Creator couldn't help but laugh with delight at that prospect.
To Be Continued (?)
Sneak Peek of the next Chapter:
Crystal Noobs II:
Steven Goes to School
(title is a work in progress)
Coming Soon
Steven awoke with the sound of his alarm. Opening his eyes, the first thing he noticed was that he wasn't in his room! Then he remembered that he's no longer in Beach City but in Cornbury. He came here due to something he didn't really understand, which is fine since he doesn't really understand lots of stuff. Looking at the clock Steven also remembered that this is a very important day for him. Jumping out of bed, Steven rushed to the showers. After a quick scrub down, Steven got dressed and headed downstairs.
"Good morning Steven," Mem greeted cooking a gourmet omelet.
"Good morning," Steven smiled.
"You're just in time. Breakfast is ready." Mem said sliding the omelet onto a plate with toast and a side of hash browns. Steven just stood there staring at the food with uncertainty. Since Gems don't need to eat, Steven usually found himself alone in his room in mornings, unless there's a mission, where he has to make his own breakfast, usually just cold cereal or eggo waffles. So finding not only someone else awake but having them cook breakfast is a new experience for him. "Is there something wrong?" Mem asked seeing that Steven hasn't moved an inch. "Is it coriander? You're allergic aren't you? Aw man I should have asked." Mem wept. He's really sensitive about his cooking.
"No no it's fine," Steven said taking his seat.
"Well then you better eat up. You have a big day today." Mem said. Steven had to admit that this is the best tasting omelet he's ever had. Of course he usually only eats the frozen microwave omelets so he didn't have much to compare it to. As Steven ate, they heard a knocking on the door. "Who could that be?" Mem wondered.
"Whoever it is I wish they'd keep it down," Zen yawned coming into the kitchen still in his pajamas. Mem opened the door to find Greg.
"Good morning uh fellows," Greg greeted nervously, still unsure about this situation. While Mem and Zen offered Greg room inside their house, Greg graciously declined saying he didn't want to intrude. So he's still living inside his van parked in their drive way.
"Morning dad," Steven greeted.
"Morning Steven," Greg smiled.
"Wants some breakfast? These eggs are delicious." Steven complimented.
"Oh stop," Mem blushed.
"Maybe later. Not until I get my first cup of Joe." Greg said.
"We don't really have coffee," Mem informed him.
"Yeah we couldn't get that darn coffee maker to work so we mainly drink tea." Zen explained. Due to their oversize alien fingers it really hard for them to operate earth devices with small buttons. In his frustration Zen ended up smashing the coffee maker.
"That's okay, I have some instant coffee in my van," Greg showing the small packet of coffee.
"Instant coffee?"
"Yeah you just mix the powder in hot water like so," Greg pouring the contents of the packet in a mug of hot water. "Stir and voila," showing them the completed drink.
"That does smell good," Mem observed.
"Here why don't you try some," Greg offered the remaining instant packets to his alien hosts. Which Mem and Zen graciously accepted and used to make their own drink.
The two aliens took a little whiff before taking a sip. Needless to say they were overjoyed by the new flavor. "Why didn't the Noobs tell us about this?" Zen complained. He really hates it when the Noobs don't tell him about the cool stuff on Earth.
"Maybe because kids don't drink coffee," Greg speculated.
"Hum okay that's actually a good excuse," Zen had to admit.
Speaking of the Noobs, Tyler, Shope, Kevin, and the Roach showed up at the front door. "Hey Steven are you ready?" Tyler called out to their new friend.
"You don't want to be late on your first day!" Shope yelled.
"What are you talking about? Of course he wants to be late!" Kevin ranted.
"Come on Steven we can go together!" the Roach invited.
"Oh is it time already?" Steven choked cramming the remainder of his food in his mouth. Steven quickly brushed his teeth and hurried to meet his friends. "Okay I'm ready for my first day of school!" Steven sang.
"Wait where's your backpack with school supplies?" Shope asked.
"Oh it's in my dad's van. I accidentally left it there when we went school supply shopping. Good news is that it's already packed." Steven said opening the van's door and getting his backpack.
"A cheeseburger backpack," Kevin facepalmed himself. "Are you trying to get beat up on your first day?"
"Is something wrong?" Steven wondered. During their shopping Greg kept insisting on getting Steven a new backpack, but Steven kept insisting that he wanted to keep his reliable cheeseburger.
"We can tell you many things wrong with it but you'd probably won't believe us until you to find out for yourself." Tyler said ominously.
"Goodbye dad, Mem, Zen." Steven saying farewells before he and the Noobs hurried to school.
Greg watched this touching scene from the doorway of the house with his coffee in hand. Seeing his son going off with friends to school with really hit a cord in his heart. It made Greg start to question his decision to have the Gems raise Steven. Sure he can justify it all he wants, saying that Steven needs to learn about his powers and all that, but part of him will always regret denying Steven a normal childhood. So he's really grateful for this chance for Steven to experience school life. Wishing that Steven can have just one normal day.
Sadly reality hit as a Virus meteor pod that slipped passed the XR4Ti's detection crashed somewhere in the distance. Followed by the appearance of what looks like several monster pigeons. Greg gulped nervously as he watched the Noobs transform into their Battle Suits and leaping onto action, with Steven running behind them. "Just another normal day," Greg said sadly taking a sip of his coffee to calm his nerves before joining the two aliens at the breakfast table.
A/N: That's the end of the first part of Crystal Noobs. I hope you've enjoyed it. Part two will be coming soon but I need help with the title. Steven goes to school just isn't doing it for me. So if you have any suggestions please PM me or leave a comment in the reviews. Thanks.