Garnet gone bananas (future vision + AU Jam-Bomb 3)
A Friday afternoon in the Universe/Maheswaran house. A universe far from the one some call canon, this was a place, and time, where not only did the Maheswarans moved to Beach City and became the only medical practitioner and sheriff of the city, but also lost their house in the Spinel attack, and are now living in a more modified version of the Universe house. It only took them a week to adjust, but things are more normal now than before. It felt like a real home to Steven. A universe where Jasper became a peaceful hermit, living in roses garden and tending to the plants there. Steven would come by and visit her for advice about plants, and often hang out and talk. A universe where Steven and Connie have been dating for 2 years straight, and still going strong. A universe where Steven had just started seeing a Therapist, who happened to be Connie’s mom. Awkward at first, Steven’s now getting used to opening up more, alleviating years of trauma and guilt through means of cognitive behavioral therapy, and crying. A Universe where Connie was taken on as a student of Pearls, as well as a few other people. At least she did before falling into a state of depression and decided to hand out diplomas much earlier than they needed to be handed out. A Universe where Connie, Amethyst, Peridot, and Steven would often sit around the T.V. every Friday evening, and watch a show that nearly mirrors their own, but not by much. They would talk about it afterwards, and try to make sense of what they just saw. This Universe was… unique. But sadly, many had felt as though it was coming to an end. they never try to think about that kind of stuff. Their universe is quite unlike the many others that hover through space and time. And Garnet can definitely see that. Today though, Garnet saw something that unnerved her.
Steven, Connie, and Amethyst decided to play couch potato, on account of a weird virus floating around. Amethyst can’t catch it, and Connie hasn’t been sick since she’s started dating Steven. It was another thing people try not to think about, more-so with her parents avoiding the thought. But then, out of nowhere, Garnet walks into the room with a metal bat, and began destroying the T.V. in a fit of rage.
“GAH! WHAT THE HECK, Ameth- I mean GARNET?!” Steven yelled as garnet violently smashes the TV into small chunks. “My dad just bought that, and it’s the 4th TV this month! We’re not made of TV’s!”
Connie gripped Steven tightly, while Amethyst began laughing at the wanton destruction.
As soon as Garnet finished smashing the TV into small chunks, she pulled out a piece of paper and drew a line through an address.
“One down, 20 or so more to go.” Garnet said calmly, putting the piece of paper away. “You’ll thank me later. It’s going to be a rough episode. Might want to call up Jasper to see of she has any incense sticks she can spare”
As she walked out of the house, Steven, Connie and Amethyst stared at the place where his TV used to be. It had taken a while before anyone said anything.
“So… ‘Cards against gem-anity’?” Amethyst asked.
“Yes please.” Steven said flatly.
“I’ll call up Patricia to see if she want’s to come over and play it with us. She needs to brush up on Gem culture.” Connie said, getting off of Steven and pulling out her phone.
“I’ll grab Peridot and Lapis. more the merrier.” Amethyst spoke before leaving the room. “Also getting snacks.”
As Steven went to go grab the multiple card decks, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of dread for the future. Garnet has been a little off since the last few episodes. Was it needless guilt? Does she know that she has nothing to feel bad about, apart from the trauma Steven’s been through. for now.. they’re going to have to wait it out and hope either for the best, or for his family to realize that It’s just a show that took a dumb turn for the worse.