I want to ask you something. From the lines that was said on the trailer for the new season five episodes of Steven Universe. Lapis said "Their gonna take their anger out on this planet just like they did before." "I won't let myself get caught up in another war." What is your take on this and could this give us more of Lapis' arc? Also I want know on what do you want Lapis to go through so she can have character development? I'm really worried for her and I love her so much. Your very logical.
i think lapis is leaving the barn. it’s been foreshadowed for a very long time, and this was never a mutually happy thing. it was her and the crystal gems trying to coexist, and it mainly worked because they were always avoiding a core issue: they’re determined to defend earth. lapis is not.
why don’t you put that corn in a mirror for thousands of years and then see how it feels about the table? (laughs) it would really... hate the table!
the ‘table’ is earth. and that... never changed. remember, this was long after steven tried to show her the beauty of earth, by way of uh... leaf. and cities.
of course that wasn’t going to be enough.
lapis tried to be positive, because it’s steven, and he’s her friend! she wants him to see her best, and she knows he’s the reason the other crystal gems let an old enemy live on earth, despite trying to kill humans (and their boy).
connie: you almost drowned me when you tried to steal the world’s water
lapis: ...i almost drowned a lot of people.
she feels guilty for some of her actions, but after her breakdown, she’s gone back to avoiding all these things. she doesn’t really want to address bad blood with these people when she has nowhere else to go.
that’s why people often remark that she seems ‘out of character’ when talking to steven - she’s actively trying to be the beach summer fun buddy.
life on earth is really confusing... it took me a long time to get used to it. i’m still getting used to it.
but things aren’t so peachy. there are too many reasons she hates the earth, too many tensions between her and the crystal gems, too many things lapis avoids talking about (connie, steven, jasper, greg, the crystal gems as a whole)... it was only a matter of time before the fragile truce was challenged.
the other CGs don’t have much nice to say about her either.
steven: visiting peridot and lapis will be so much fun!
amethyst: ...yeah, cause when i think fun, i think lapis.
pearl was nothing short of scornful of lapis in ocean gem. that never really changed. she’s only tolerating her, even in gem harvest. lapis feels the same, judging by their history, and the malice in her voice when saying peridot should be ‘the pearl’ when pretending to be crystal gems.
garnet has sympathy for malachite, but even that was with the careful neutrality of “yikes. those two are really bad for each other”. alexandrite agrees, suggesting “you two should spend some time apart”.
you ran? from blue and yellow diamond?!
the benefit of pretending everything’s fine was that lapis was left alone, without having to face more severe consequences, and for the crystal gems, that this very powerful gem didn’t give them any trouble.
but... with the diamonds setting their sights on earth, that peace is in question.
they’re gonna take their anger out on this planet just like they did before. i won’t let myself get caught up in another war.
lapis looks out for lapis - that’s always been part of her. she cares for her friends, but she’s also determined to live. despite her guilt, she can be calculating, vicious and desperate to keep the status quos that benefit her. when that is no longer possible, she adapts, lashes out... or flees.
in other words... the crystal gems will fight for earth. lapis doesn’t want to.
i think acknowledging this is good. lapis’ challenge should involve facing consequences and figuring out what’s right for her now. because this isn’t it.
peridot: earth is our home now! isn’t that worth fighting for?
peridot wants to believe she will stay, but... judging by the lighting, their eye-contact and the angles, we already have lapis’ answer:
A/N: This story has a mind of its own. The ending is happy but there’s a ton of angst sprinkled along the way! Wish I knew how to attach story master list to fic. Thank you for taking time to reading my mess.
**To the wonderful @suz-123!!! You’re an angel.
“I look at you and see the rest of my life in front of my eyes” ~~Unknown
Goofy smiles, butterflies in the stomach, sweaty palms, a sense of loss when you’re apart, are the manifestation of love. One minute you’re daydreaming, next minute you feel rapid heart palpitations.
Such is the case of Y/N and Bucky. He’s been away for a month long mission. The absence drove them batty. Facetime and texting filled some of the void. Only body to body contact would satisfy their thirst.
Waiting on the tarmac, Y/N bounced on her feet. In a matter of minutes, Bucky would exit the quinjet and fall into her waiting arms.
The sound of metal hitting concrete startled Y/N. Steve trudged down the ramp, with visible battle scars; a black eye, multiple cuts on his arms and face.
Y/N stuttered, “H-hey Stevie. Are you alright? Where’s Bucky?”
Groaning, Steve motioned to the quinjet, “He’s right behind me.”
Bucky limped down the ramp. Dried blood in his hair, cuts on his face, an unattended gunshot wound to his left leg.
Tears glistened in her eyes. Lip trembling, Assessing his injuries, Y/N tenderly touched his face. “Baby, what happened? Dr. Cho will patch you up.”
Stubborn as usual, Bucky scoffed, “Naw s’just a flesh wound. I wanna get home, take a hot shower and hold my best girl.”
Y/N crossed her arms, “James Buchanan Barnes, if you don’t go see Dr. Cho, you’ll NEVER touch me again. And I’ll move back into my own apartment. Tony suggested the lovebirds move in together.” Bucky practically lived in her apartment anyway.
Scrunching his face, Bucky caved in. “You drive a hard bargain woman. M’kay, I’ll go.”
Dr. Cho examined Bucky’s bullet wound. “James, your wound is becoming infected. I’ll clean it up, give you some antibiotics. You’re off missions at least a month.” Helen winked at Y/N.
Relief glowed in Y/N’s eyes. Her ‘Sarge’ was grounded for a month.
Bucky didn’t balk at Dr. Cho’s suggestion. He’d spend everyday with the love of his life.
Thanks to quick healing and much needed rest, Bucky was back to his old self. He and Y/N had some serious time to make up for in the bedroom. Not only that, he had an engagement ring nestled in the nightstand.
After an excruciating day at work, Y/N simply wanted to take a long hot shower, put on her comfortable pajamas and go to sleep. Instead, she was greeted by Bucky, wearing a sapphire blue oversized towel, megawatt smile, and hair pulled into a messy bun.
Visibly stunned, Y/N questioned her boyfriend. “What’s this Bucky?”
Chuckling, “Doll, I know you’ve had a hellish day, so I’m spoiling’ya. C’mon sweetheart.”
Bucky intertwined his flesh hand with Y/N, leading her to the bathroom.
Beaming, Y/N approved the room’s ambiance. “I-I’m speechless. Thank you Bucky.”
Laying his hands on Y/N’s hips, Bucky kissed her passionately, tongues fighting for dominance.
“Been too long sugar. Imma love ya nice and slow. First, drop those clothes. Everything’s ready. Only thing missing is YOU!
Not wasting a second, Y/N’s hands shook practically ripping off her clothes.
The pleasing aroma of fresh rain bath bubble bath permeated the senses. Bucky and Y/N eased into the large clawfoot tub, splashing water on the floor.
Bucky and Y/N exchanged loving glances, feather light touches and heated kisses.
The night belonged to them. No missions, training, encryptions, or phone calls. Electricity waltz across their bodies The proposal could wait until morning.
Yellow sunbeams shimmer on Y/N’s naked form. Her beautiful brown hair splayed on his chest, legs tangled together. Bucky kissed her forehead. Carefully untangling her legs, pulling back the cover, Bucky grabbed his sweats. Stealthily closing the door, he meandered to the kitchen starting breakfast. Today, he would pop the question over eggs, bacon, blueberry pancakes, and coffee.
Yawning and stretching, Y/N missed the warmth of Bucky’s body. Telltale signs of last night’s escapades lingered between her legs. She went to the closet and put on one of Bucky’s dress shirts.
“Mmm, something feels marvelous.” Y/N wrapper her arms around Bucky’s waist.
“G’morning doll. Sleep well?” The corners of Bucky’s mouth turned up.
In her sing song voice, “I think you know the answer to that.”
Plating breakfast, Bucky and Y/N feasted in silence. Sensing his leg bouncing, Y/N’s forehead creased.
Getting down on one knee, Bucky pulled the maroon velvet box from his pocket. Y/N’s eyes welled with tears.
“Dollface, you’re my best friend, lover, and confidant. Lemme make an honest woman outta’ya. Will ya marry me?”
Unable to communicate, Y/N mouthed ‘yes.’ She and Bucky sealed it with a scorching kiss.
After showering, Bucky and his fiance’ shared the good news with the team.
There might be some minor construction 🚧🚧 on It's Your Life today, just as a heads up in case any of you get an email that it's been updated 👍🏽👍🏽 if I do somehow magically finish and post a chapter today in addition I'll let y'all know
So, a girl I met last year has been on my mind since the first moment I saw her smile. Since then, I did my best to get to know her and... woo her. The more I got to know her the more protective I felt of her and realized how strongly I felt for her. Due to that, we talked it out and I'm dropping my romantic pursuits, choosing to focus on our friendship and bettering myself. The thing is, my feelings are even stronger for her.
I’m sorry :( At least you guys talked it out and are able to still be friends. That took guts! It’s hard now, but I swear it gets easier.
