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''[[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/290775/my-little-universe The]] [[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/308980/my-little-universe-season-2 My]] [[[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/327968/my-little-universe-season-3 Little]] [https://www.fimfiction.net/story/331495/my-little-universe-season-4 Universe]] [[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/331545/my-little-universe-season-5 Series]]
[[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/319892/my-little-universe-mindwarp and]] [[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/374795/my-little-universe-anarchy Spinoffs]]'' by [[https://www.fimfiction.net/user/204984/EquestrianKirin/stories Equestrian Kirin]]
* Recommended by: Tropers/EricW
* Crossover with: ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic''
* Status: In Progress
* Synopsis: What if, thanks to some off-screen shenanigans by a particular Draconequus, the plunder vines didn't just spread to Ponyville, but also to the grand fountain of Rose Quartz! And what a time for that: the grand gems themselves need it the most. Just how much trouble will both worlds end up in, especially when the worlds become connected? Will there be friends, foes, or both? Let's see where this ride will go. Many songs, adventure, and silliness to come! Ponies and Gems unite!
* Comments: An ongoing story that gives a fair amount of AlternateCharacterInterpretation to gems and ponies alike (though more to the gems) Picking up at episode 24 of Steven Universe and the Season 4 opener of FIM, the author commits to telling a story that's..different from what's expected. Oh sure, there are some similar beats to what goes on in canon, but thanks to some unique spins, Equestriakirin ends up taking the overarching plot in a VERY different direction. Let's just say there's a few more than 5 crystal gems in this universe.
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** a joint account of several authors recommended here, including (but not limited to)[[https://archiveofourown.org/users/airamcg/pseuds/airamcg airamcg]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent CompletelyDifferent]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CoreyWW/pseuds/CoreyWW CoreyWW]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/DrJekyl/pseuds/DrJekyl DrJekyl]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/FourFaces/pseuds/FourFaces FourFaces]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Swordtheguy/pseuds/Swordtheguy SwordTheGuy]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheBlindBandit/ TheBlindBandit]]
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** a joint account of several authors recommended here, including (but but not limited to)[[https://archiveofourown.to: [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/airamcg/pseuds/airamcg airamcg]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent CompletelyDifferent]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CoreyWW/pseuds/CoreyWW CoreyWW]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/DrJekyl/pseuds/DrJekyl DrJekyl]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/FourFaces/pseuds/FourFaces FourFaces]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Swordtheguy/pseuds/Swordtheguy SwordTheGuy]], and [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheBlindBandit/ TheBlindBandit]]
TheBlindBandit]].
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* Pairing: Rose[=/=]Greg, obviously. [[AbsenteeActor Note that Greg does not appear in this fic.]]
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* ''Comments'': Rose deals with each of the Gems’ {{Angst}} when she makes her relationship with Greg public.
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* Pairing(s): Rose/Greg, obviously. [[AbsenteeActor Note that Greg does not appear in this fic.]]
* ''Comments'': Rose deals with each of theGems’ Gems' {{Angst}} when she makes her relationship with Greg public.
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* Pairing: Pearl/Mayor Dewey. [[PosthumousCharacter For obvious reasons,]] Pearl does not appear in this fic.
* Pairing(s): Pearl/Mayor Dewey. [[PosthumousCharacter For obvious reasons,]] Pearl does not appear in this fic.
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* ''Synopsis'': Inspired by tumblr user Quettzal's adorable comic, First Snow. Peridot was spooked when her relationship with Pearl started to get a little more serious. Lapis wants her to quit hanging around and talk to Pearl. Pearl gifts the small gem with a new set of limb enhancers, and though ecstatic at first, Peridot questions Pearl's intentions. There's a ridiculous snowball fight, and at some point Pearl is trying to get to tell her first snow memory to Peridot, whose opinion about the white stuff isn't very high.
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* Synopsis: When a Pre-War Gem Commander is found on Earth, Steven Universe and The Crystal Gems have to convince her that Earth is still a loyal homeworld colony. Yet as Steven learns more about Earth from before the war he must struggle with the truth of his mother, newfound powers, and whether or not every enemy can be defeated with love.
* Synopsis: When a Pre-War Gem Commander is found on Earth, Steven Universe and The Crystal Gems have to convince her that Earth is still a loyal homeworld colony. Yet as Steven learns more about Earth from before the war he must struggle with the truth of his mother, newfound powers, and whether or not every enemy can be defeated with love.
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* Pairings: Very light shipping, including Ruby[=/=]Sapphire [[OfficialCouple (for very obvious reasons)]] and [[ToyShip Toddler!Steven[=/=]Toddler!Connie]]
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* ''Comments'': An Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn version of [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10045627/1/Raising-Steven Raising Steven]], this deals with Baby!Steven having some one-on-one time with each Crystal Gem (along with Greg), [[TimeSkip and then gradually aging him up each chapter.]]
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* ''Comments'': An Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn version of [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10045627/1/Raising-Steven Raising Steven]], this deals with Baby!Steven having some one-on-one time with each Crystal Gem (along with Greg), [[TimeSkip and then gradually aging him up each chapter.]] Pairings: Ruby/Sapphire, Toddler Steven/Toddler Connie, Garnet/Amethyst/Pearl, Rose/Greg
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* ''Comments'': An Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn version of [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10045627/1/Raising-Steven Raising Steven]], this deals with Baby Steven having some one-on-one time with each Crystal Gem (along with Greg), [[TimeSkip and then gradually aging him up each chapter.]]
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* BEACH CITY'S UNIVERSE: A STEVEN RETROSPECTIVE
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** Connie makes a documentary interviewing Beach City's residents about Steven. The results may just bring you to tears.
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* ''Synopsis'': A look into the thoughts and feelings of each fusion that's appeared in the series.
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** It's seemingly been abandoned, though the eleven chapters that are there are well worth the read. A quick warning, though; Lars has been given a slight RonTheDeathEater treatment (there's no way he'd be ''that'' rude to someone he's barely met, even if they were different species). He's only in one or two chapters though, so it shouldn't be that much of a problem.
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** It's seemingly been abandoned, though the eleven chapters that are there are well worth the read. A quick warning, though; warning; Lars has been given a slight RonTheDeathEater treatment (there's no way he'd be ''that'' rude to someone he's barely met, even if they were different species). He's only in one or two chapters though, chapters, however, so it shouldn't be that much of a problem.
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* Recommended by: Monolaf317
* Crossover with: ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls''
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* Synopsis: While the Gems are away, one day Steven "stumbles" upon a new roommate... his life will be turned absolutely upside-down.
* [[Fanfic/ATriangleInTheStars Has a trope page!]]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12206175/1/Aliens-With-Trapper-Hats Aliens With Trapper Hats]]'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/627889/toonfreak toonfreak]]''
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* Crossover with Sgt. Frog with many cameos from different aliens
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12206175/1/Aliens-With-Trapper-Hats Aliens With Trapper Hats]]'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/627889/toonfreak toonfreak]]''
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* ''Recommended by'': RockRaider, Crossover-Enthusiast
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* ''Synopsis'' The gems travel to a decrepit old magic library where they come in search of a book called Onyx. The book of Onyx proves to be more then just any old magic book like Steven assumed it was. The book proves to be something far more alive, and far more important.
* ''Synopsis'' The gems travel to a decrepit old magic library where they come in search of a book called Onyx. The book of Onyx proves to be more then just any old magic book like Steven assumed it was. The book proves to be something far more alive, and far more important.
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* Recommended by Wolfenlied
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* ''Synopsis'' The gems travel to a decrepit old magic library where they come in search of a book called Onyx. The book of Onyx proves to be more then just any old magic book like Steven assumed it was. The book proves to be something far more alive, and far more important.
* Comment: So far its an interesting little adventure story between Steven and the Gem. There was a pretty action pack opening to the story, followed by some fun interactions from Steven and the rest of the cast. Not sure what's going on with the book yet though. All will be explained later one must assume.
* Recommended by Wolfenlied
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* ''Synopsis'' The gems travel to a decrepit old magic library where they come in search of a book called Onyx. The book of Onyx proves to be more then just any old magic book like Steven assumed it was. The book proves to be something far more alive, and far more important.
* Comment: So far its an interesting little adventure story between Steven and the Gem. There was a pretty action pack opening to the story, followed by some fun interactions from Steven and the rest of the cast. Not sure what's going on with the book yet though. All will be explained later one must assume.
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* [[Fanfic/ATriangleInTheStars Has a trope page!]]
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* Reviews: The "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" of Sci-Fi fanfictions! Also found ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/8387821/chapters/19215841 here]]''
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* Reviews: Comments: The "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" of Sci-Fi fanfictions! Also found ''[[http://archiveofourown.[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/8387821/chapters/19215841 here]]''here]].
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''Fanfic/ATriangleInTheStars'' by The Cosmic Troper and [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/9780410/ Anonymistress]]
* Recommended by: monolaf317
* Crossover with: ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls''
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* Synopsis: While the Gems are away, one day Steven "stumbles" upon a new roommate... his life will be turned absolutely upside-down.
* Recommended by: monolaf317
* Crossover with: ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls''
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* Synopsis: While the Gems are away, one day Steven "stumbles" upon a new roommate... his life will be turned absolutely upside-down.
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* ''Synopsis'': {Black. Silence, except for the sound of cars driving past. An artsy beginning. And then, as if someone had said ‘Let there be light’, large blocked letters, outlined with stars, burst out of the darkness. When they reach the front of the screen, light extends out of them, filling the screen with a purple tinged space.
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* ''Comments'': For the love of God, [[MST3KMantra don’t take this one seriously.]]
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* ''Synopsis'': Pearl used to tell herself she’d be happy as ever if she saw Rose again. 700 years into the future, Steven’s physical form passes away, and Rose is suddenly back. Many things have changed, and expectations end up not matching reality. At all. An account of the first seven days after Steven has passed away and Rose has abruptly returned.
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* ''Synopsis'': Pearl used to tell herself she’d she'd be happy as ever if she saw Rose again. 700 years into the future, Steven’s Steven's physical form passes away, and Rose is suddenly back. Many things have changed, and expectations end up not matching reality. At all. An account of the first seven days after Steven has passed away and Rose has abruptly returned.
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* ''Synopsis'': It was freezing. Peridot pulled the old rag, she had found earlier, tighter around her body. They would have called or searched for her, if they won over the Crystal Gems... right? But if there wasn’t any signal yet, it meant, they were defeated. Or maybe Jasper really did care more for bringing Rose Quartz to Homeworld. At least she would get the respect she wanted then. Yellow Diamond would be satisfied. And then they would get her away from this place. A oneshot I wrote very emotionally unstable at 4 am. Inspired [[http://discount-supervillain.tumblr.com/post/115282969412/click-message-repeats-peridot-to-homeworld by this fanart.]] Enjoy!
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* ''Synopsis'': It was freezing. Peridot pulled the old rag, she had found earlier, tighter around her body. They would have called or searched for her, if they won over the Crystal Gems... right? But if there wasn’t wasn't any signal yet, it meant, they were defeated. Or maybe Jasper really did care more for bringing Rose Quartz to Homeworld. At least she would get the respect she wanted then. Yellow Diamond would be satisfied. And then they would get her away from this place. A oneshot I wrote very emotionally unstable at 4 am. Inspired [[http://discount-supervillain.tumblr.com/post/115282969412/click-message-repeats-peridot-to-homeworld by this fanart.]] Enjoy!
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* ''Synopsis'': It was Monday, June 19th. Just another normal day at the coffee shop. Lapis is bored. Peridot is having endless struggles with the wi-fi. And Steven is super nervous for his date with Connie. He feels like he's forgotten something— something very important...
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* ''Synopsis'': It was Monday, June 19th. Just another normal day at the coffee shop. Lapis is bored. Peridot is having endless struggles with the wi-fi. And Steven is super nervous for his date with Connie. He feels like he's forgotten something— something — something very important...
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* ''Comments'': The StrawVulcan dorito has a bit of a VillainousBreakdown. Set roughly fifteen seconds after Peridot escapes during “Jail Break.”
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* ''Comments'': The StrawVulcan dorito has a bit of a VillainousBreakdown. Set roughly fifteen seconds after Peridot escapes during “Jail "Jail Break.”
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* ''Synopsis'': What started as an innocent conversation about music paves the way to a larger and scarier topic--the conflict between Greg and Pearl. But Greg is determined to get through to his magical girlfriend’s buddies, especially the seemingly stuck-up gem.
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* ''Synopsis'': History repeats itself, most often in cases where there is no learning from one’s mistakes. And we all make mistakes, don’t we? Even the mighty Rose Quartz has erred. After all, there’s no such thing as a good war. There are more veterans than the Crystal Gems would like to hope, and sometimes separating gems into good and bad isn't easy.
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* ''Synopsis'': History repeats itself, most often in cases where there is no learning from one’s mistakes. And we all make mistakes, don’t don't we? Even the mighty Rose Quartz has erred. After all, there’s there's no such thing as a good war. There are more veterans than the Crystal Gems would like to hope, and sometimes separating gems into good and bad isn't easy.
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* ''Comments'': I read this back when it was first published (after the airing of "Rose’s Scabbard"), and I first dismissed it, thinking that it portrayed Pearl’s relationships with Rose and Steven a little too harshly. However, at the time of this writing (after such episodes like "Sworn to the Sword" and "We Need to Talk"), the fic has aged beautifully, describing how Pearl sees Steven with painful accuracy.
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* ''Comments'': I read this back when it was first published (after the airing of "Rose’s "Rose's Scabbard"), and I first dismissed it, thinking that it portrayed Pearl’s Pearl's relationships with Rose and Steven a little too harshly. However, at the time of this writing (after such episodes like "Sworn to the Sword" and "We Need to Talk"), the fic has aged beautifully, describing how Pearl sees Steven with painful accuracy.
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* ''Comments'': The Homeworld Gems don’t get much characterization, but then again, there’s only one chapter so far. The one who ''does'' get clearly defined is Gem!Connie, and it's surprisingly done well. You can sense that it really is Connie if she was a half-Gem trying to develop her powers. It's both in-character and a unique adaptation at the same time, catching the mood of the show well. (And in case you didn’t get it yet: Steven Universe. Connie Parallel. [[AlternateUniverse Parallel Universe.]])
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* ''Comments'': The Homeworld Gems don’t don't get much characterization, but then again, there’s there's only one chapter so far. The one who ''does'' get clearly defined is Gem!Connie, Connie, and it's surprisingly done well. You can sense that it really is Connie if she was a half-Gem trying to develop her powers. It's both in-character and a unique adaptation at the same time, catching the mood of the show well. (And in case you didn’t didn't get it yet: Steven Universe. Connie Parallel. [[AlternateUniverse Parallel Universe.]])
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* ''Synopsis'': There are many kinds of families. There are the perfect families that you only see on TV, the charmingly imperfect families, charmingly dysfunctional families, and flat-out dysfunctional families. [[WellThisIsNotThatTrope And then there’s my family, who are a totally different story.]]
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* ''Synopsis'': There are many kinds of families. There are the perfect families that you only see on TV, the charmingly imperfect families, charmingly dysfunctional families, and flat-out dysfunctional families. [[WellThisIsNotThatTrope And then there’s there's my family, who are a totally different story.]]
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* Synopsis: When she sees Lapis dance though, she feels like her own moves can’t even compare. She feels like a rock jostling from side to side in comparison to how the blue gem sways and shimmies, her hands sliding up and down her thin body and into her hair. Lapis clearly has no care in the world, not even taking notice that she’s getting quite a bit of attention from other dancers surrounding their small group of four.(Within the '[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4958989/chapters/11387287 Home is where You Are]]' universe!)
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* Synopsis: When she sees Lapis dance though, she feels like her own moves can’t can't even compare. She feels like a rock jostling from side to side in comparison to how the blue gem sways and shimmies, her hands sliding up and down her thin body and into her hair. Lapis clearly has no care in the world, not even taking notice that she’s getting quite a bit of attention from other dancers surrounding their small group of four.(Within the '[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4958989/chapters/11387287 Home is where You Are]]' universe!)
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* Synopsis: Being punched in the face by a pearl certainly wasn’t something Peridot had expected to happen to her... ever. Seeing as Pearl had bested her at her own game, Peridot decides to get to know the gem better, however the process is annoying, distracting and filled with the one thing Peridot hates the most... feelings. Pearl, feeling more at ease around Peridot after the drill incident, allows herself to place a slight amount of trust in her. After all, she did risk herself to rescue Amethyst. How bad could it be to get closer to her?
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* Synopsis: Being punched in the face by a pearl certainly wasn’t wasn't something Peridot had expected to happen to her... ever. Seeing as Pearl had bested her at her own game, Peridot decides to get to know the gem better, however the process is annoying, distracting and filled with the one thing Peridot hates the most... feelings. Pearl, feeling more at ease around Peridot after the drill incident, allows herself to place a slight amount of trust in her. After all, she did risk herself to rescue Amethyst. How bad could it be to get closer to her?
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* Synopsis: "We’ll start with the pilot. You gotta do them in order." "Sssssstaaaart?" The smaller gem tilts her head and hisses the word out, as though it's foreign to her. "Theeeeeeeemmmm?" Amethyst sighs and smiles, throwing her arms out casually. "Yeah! There’s like, five seasons, dude." When that doesn’t seem to sink in, she just sighs and counts off on her fingers. "'Bout twenty episodes a season, that means it's... I dunno, like. More than a hundred episodes." The look on Peridot’s face worth, in Amethyst’s humble opinion, every dollar spent in five seasons' worth of budget.
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* Synopsis: "We’ll "We'll start with the pilot. You gotta do them in order." "Sssssstaaaart?" The smaller gem tilts her head and hisses the word out, as though it's foreign to her. "Theeeeeeeemmmm?" Amethyst sighs and smiles, throwing her arms out casually. "Yeah! There’s There's like, five seasons, dude." When that doesn’t doesn't seem to sink in, she just sighs and counts off on her fingers. "'Bout twenty episodes a season, that means it's... I dunno, like. More than a hundred episodes." The look on Peridot’s Peridot's face worth, in Amethyst’s humble opinion, every dollar spent in five seasons' worth of budget.
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* Synopsis: A story in which Lapis Lazuli is ‘redeemed’ but still really angry and hurt and confused (she ain’t no Crystal Gem!) Pearl’s not really the best person to calm her down, but maybe the two of them can work something out (or fight something out, Gem-style!) If you prefer your Lapis 100% kind and well-intentioned, this may not be your thing. If you prefer your Lapis still really pissed about all the shit cards life has dealt her, well, maybe this won’t be a waste of your time.
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* Synopsis: A story in which Lapis Lazuli is ‘redeemed’ 'redeemed' but still really angry and hurt and confused (she ain’t ain't no Crystal Gem!) Pearl’s Pearl's not really the best person to calm her down, but maybe the two of them can work something out (or fight something out, Gem-style!) If you prefer your Lapis 100% kind and well-intentioned, this may not be your thing. If you prefer your Lapis still really pissed about all the shit cards life has dealt her, well, maybe this won’t won't be a waste of your time.
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* Synopsis: Garnet wonders if she is Rose’s replacement. Pearl wonders how Garnet could love her. Written with ‘Rose’s Scabbard’ in mind. Written for sukinkmeme, though there is nothing explicit. This story is complete, with all chapters posted.
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* Synopsis: Garnet wonders if she is Rose’s Rose's replacement. Pearl wonders how Garnet could love her. Written with ‘Rose’s Scabbard’ 'Rose's Scabbard' in mind. Written for sukinkmeme, though there is nothing explicit. This story is complete, with all chapters posted.
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* Comments: A cute series of oneshots where Steven dies horribly (or at least, the Crystal Gems can’t save the day) in each canon episode. This troper’s favorite is "Together Breakfast", where [[spoiler:Steven gets possessed by the evil smoke spirit [[ShootTheShaggyDog and Pearl has to stab him to death.]]]] Feel free to review; the author is open to suggestions.
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* Comments: A cute series of oneshots where Steven dies horribly (or at least, the Crystal Gems can’t can't save the day) in each canon episode. This troper’s favorite is "Together Breakfast", where [[spoiler:Steven gets possessed by the evil smoke spirit [[ShootTheShaggyDog and Pearl has to stab him to death.]]]] Feel free to review; the author is open to suggestions.
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* ''Synopsis'': Completely overwhelmed with guilt and resentment over Garnet and Pearl's feud, Steven runs away from home. One problem: there isn't exactly anywhere to go. But what if, by pure coincidence, he was to meet the person (or gem) he least expected, the enemy? At least, who he used to consider the enemy. Begins after Ep. 63 "Cry for Help".
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* ''Synopsis'': Completely overwhelmed with guilt and resentment over Garnet and Pearl's feud, Steven runs away from home. One problem: there isn't exactly anywhere to go. But what if, by pure coincidence, he was to meet the person (or gem) Gem) he least expected, the enemy? At least, who he used to consider the enemy. Begins after Ep. 63 "Cry for Help".
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* Recommended by: fruitstripegumfruitstripegum, Crossover-Enthusiast
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* ''Synopsis'': With him, it's easy to pretend you aren’t choked with fear around people. It's easy to forget that you’re expected to be mature but still treated like a child. He doesn’t just make you happy; he makes you want to be happy.
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* ''Synopsis'': With him, it's easy to pretend you aren’t aren't choked with fear around people. It's easy to forget that you’re you're expected to be mature but still treated like a child. He doesn’t doesn't just make you happy; he makes you want to be happy.
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[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/12313335 Moving On]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent Completely Different]]
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* ''Synopsis'': Bismuth has been released from the bubble, and everyone has agreed to try and put certain unsavory past events behind them. In practice, things are rarely this easy.
* ''Comments'': Five 100-word drabbles on each of the Crystal Gems' feelings and thoughts following Bismuth's unbubbling.
[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/12313335 Moving On]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent Completely Different]]
* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Bismuth has been released from the bubble, and everyone has agreed to try and put certain unsavory past events behind them. In practice, things are rarely this easy.
* ''Comments'': Five 100-word drabbles on each of the Crystal Gems' feelings and thoughts following Bismuth's unbubbling.
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[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/9532025/chapters/21554183 Paragon]], Paragon]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Kitsune_Heart/pseuds/Kitsune_Heart Kitsune Heart]].
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* Comments: Where do I ''begin?'' Peridot's fanfic is completely SoBadItsGood and [[OutOfCharacter OOC]], and is OOC]] that it's just completely hilarious. Also:
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FanFic/SelaginellaLepidophylla by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/8526415/0TheCluster0 0TheCluster0]] OR Or [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/DrJekyl/pseuds/DrJekyl DrJekyl]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent CompletelyDifferent]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheBlindBandit/ TheBlindBandit]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/airamcg/pseuds/airamcg airamcg]] (also featuring a chapter by
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* ''Comments'': A one-shot where Lapis, Jasper and Peridot are in the middle of [[TheAtoner some kind of redemption arc]] and they’re forced into a situation where they have to fuse with Crystal Gem members to overcome the odds. This is how they decide who fuses with who.
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* ''Comments'': A one-shot where Lapis, Jasper and Peridot are in the middle of [[TheAtoner some kind of redemption arc]] and they’re forced into a situation where they have to fuse Fuse with Crystal Gem members to overcome the odds. This is how they decide who fuses Fuses with who.
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** The entire wiki itself is dedicated to fics. While there's a great number of OC-centric fics, they do have a lot of world building there's a lot of depth to some of them. There are some great canon-centered fics, a lot of shipping, an overall diverse range of stories.
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** The entire wiki itself is dedicated to fics. While there's a great number of OC-centric fics, they do have a lot of world building there's a lot of depth to some of them. There are some great canon-centered fics, a lot of shipping, and an overall diverse range of stories.
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** a joint account of several authors recommended here, including (but not limited to) [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/airamcg/pseuds/airamcg airamcg]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent CompletelyDifferent]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CoreyWW/pseuds/CoreyWW CoreyWW]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/DrJekyl/pseuds/DrJekyl DrJekyl]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/FourFaces/pseuds/FourFaces FourFaces]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Swordtheguy/pseuds/Swordtheguy SwordTheGuy]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheBlindBandit/ TheBlindBandit]]
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** a joint account of several authors recommended here, including (but not limited to) [[https://archiveofourown.to)[[https://archiveofourown.org/users/airamcg/pseuds/airamcg airamcg]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent CompletelyDifferent]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CoreyWW/pseuds/CoreyWW CoreyWW]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/DrJekyl/pseuds/DrJekyl DrJekyl]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/FourFaces/pseuds/FourFaces FourFaces]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Swordtheguy/pseuds/Swordtheguy SwordTheGuy]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheBlindBandit/ TheBlindBandit]]
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* ''Synopsis'': Completely overwhelmed with guilt and resentment over Garnet and Pearl's feud, Steven runs away from home. One problem: there isn't exactly anywhere to go. But what if, by pure coincidence, he was to meet the person (or gem) he least expected, the enemy? At least, who he used to consider the enemy. Begins after Ep. 63 "Cry for Help."
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* ''Synopsis'': Completely overwhelmed with guilt and resentment over Garnet and Pearl's feud, Steven runs away from home. One problem: there isn't exactly anywhere to go. But what if, by pure coincidence, he was to meet the person (or gem) he least expected, the enemy? At least, who he used to consider the enemy. Begins after Ep. 63 "Cry for Help."Help".
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* Synopsis: Wasn't the January 2016 Stevenbomb awesome? Off the back of "Log Date 7 15 2," I came up with a small happy silly ficlet for my current favorite gay space rock ship. Then it grew into a whole big thing.
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* Synopsis: Wasn't the January 2016 Stevenbomb awesome? Off the back of "Log Date 7 15 2," 2", I came up with a small happy silly ficlet for my current favorite gay space rock ship. Then it grew into a whole big thing.
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* Comments: A cute series of oneshots where Steven dies horribly (or at least, the Crystal Gems can’t save the day) in each canon episode. This troper’s favorite is "Together Breakfast," where [[spoiler:Steven gets possessed by the evil smoke spirit [[ShootTheShaggyDog and Pearl has to stab him to death.]]]] Feel free to review; the author is open to suggestions.
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* Comments: A cute series of oneshots where Steven dies horribly (or at least, the Crystal Gems can’t save the day) in each canon episode. This troper’s favorite is "Together Breakfast," Breakfast", where [[spoiler:Steven gets possessed by the evil smoke spirit [[ShootTheShaggyDog and Pearl has to stab him to death.]]]] Feel free to review; the author is open to suggestions.
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What Was Missing by Schgain
* Recommended by Ace
* Fic has been deleted. If you find a link for it, please post it here.
* Status: Dead
* ''Synopsis'': History repeats itself, most often in cases where there is no learning from one’s mistakes. And we all make mistakes, don’t we? Even the mighty Rose Quartz has erred. After all, there’s no such thing as a good war. There are more veterans than the Crystal Gems would like to hope, and sometimes separating gems into good and bad isn't easy.
* Recommended by Ace
* Fic has been deleted. If you find a link for it, please post it here.
* Status: Dead
* ''Synopsis'': History repeats itself, most often in cases where there is no learning from one’s mistakes. And we all make mistakes, don’t we? Even the mighty Rose Quartz has erred. After all, there’s no such thing as a good war. There are more veterans than the Crystal Gems would like to hope, and sometimes separating gems into good and bad isn't easy.
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What Was Missing by Schgain
* Recommended by Ace
* Fic has been deleted. If you find a link for it, please post it here.
* Status: Dead
* ''Synopsis'': History repeats itself, most often in cases where there is no learning from one’s mistakes. And we all make mistakes, don’t we? Even the mighty Rose Quartz has erred. After all, there’s no such thing as a good war. There are more veterans than the Crystal Gems would like to hope, and sometimes separating gems into good and bad isn't easy.
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* ''Synopsis'': The events of “Keeping it Together” from the Hand Cluster’s perspective.
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* ''Synopsis'': The events of “Keeping "Keeping it Together” Together" from the Hand Cluster’s perspective.
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* Comments: A cute series of oneshots where Steven dies horribly (or at least, the Crystal Gems can’t save the day) in each canon episode. This troper’s favorite is “Together Breakfast,” where [[spoiler:Steven gets possessed by the evil smoke spirit [[ShootTheShaggyDog and Pearl has to stab him to death.]]]] Feel free to review; the author is open to suggestions.
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* Comments: A cute series of oneshots where Steven dies horribly (or at least, the Crystal Gems can’t save the day) in each canon episode. This troper’s favorite is “Together Breakfast,” "Together Breakfast," where [[spoiler:Steven gets possessed by the evil smoke spirit [[ShootTheShaggyDog and Pearl has to stab him to death.]]]] Feel free to review; the author is open to suggestions.
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About three years of history down the drain. At least the page got recreated on Steven's birthday, so that's a plus.
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* ''Synopsis'': It was freezing. Peridot pulled the old rag, she had found earlier, tighter around her body. They would have called or searched for her, if they won over the Crystal Gems… right? But if there wasn’t any signal yet, it meant, they were defeated. Or maybe Jasper really did care more for bringing Rose Quartz to Homeworld. At least she would get the respect she wanted then. Yellow Diamond would be satisfied. And then they would get her away from this place. A oneshot I wrote very emotionally unstable at 4 am. Inspired [[http://discount-supervillain.tumblr.com/post/115282969412/click-message-repeats-peridot-to-homeworld by this fanart.]] Enjoy!
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* ''Synopsis'': It was freezing. Peridot pulled the old rag, she had found earlier, tighter around her body. They would have called or searched for her, if they won over the Crystal Gems… Gems... right? But if there wasn’t any signal yet, it meant, they were defeated. Or maybe Jasper really did care more for bringing Rose Quartz to Homeworld. At least she would get the respect she wanted then. Yellow Diamond would be satisfied. And then they would get her away from this place. A oneshot I wrote very emotionally unstable at 4 am. Inspired [[http://discount-supervillain.tumblr.com/post/115282969412/click-message-repeats-peridot-to-homeworld by this fanart.]] Enjoy!
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* ''Synopsis'': It is impossible. It is unthinkable. Only a diamond can cut another diamond. But Rose Quartz kept so many secrets. As the Corruption song rings out across the beach, Steven steps forward and, in desperation, he sings back. And the Corruption...stops. To save the Earth and find out what he really is, Steven makes a deal. Fourteen years of his life. And, oh. What can happen in fourteen years....
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* ''Synopsis'': It is impossible. It is unthinkable. Only a diamond can cut another diamond. But Rose Quartz kept so many secrets. As the Corruption song rings out across the beach, Steven steps forward and, in desperation, he sings back. And the Corruption...stops. To save the Earth and find out what he really is, Steven makes a deal. Fourteen years of his life. And, oh. What can happen in fourteen years....years...
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--> '''Yellow Diamond:''' …I beg your pardon?
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--> '''Steven:''' *TearsOfJoy* With… With... pleasure. *AirGuitar* If you’re evil and you’re on the rise, you can count on the four of us taking you down!
--> '''YellowDiamond:''' …I Diamond:''' ...I beg your pardon?
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* Synopsis: Gem bubbles, homework, and freaking out your parents one magical-sibling-adventure at a time… Life is an Experience for the next generation of Universes: Steven and Connie's three children: Citrine, Cairngorm, and Morion. Episodic series of slice-of-life moments, coming of age journeys, and family drama set in Beach City roughly 20 years after current canon.
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* Synopsis: Gem bubbles, homework, and freaking out your parents one magical-sibling-adventure at a time… time... Life is an Experience for the next generation of Universes: Steven and Connie's three children: Citrine, Cairngorm, and Morion. Episodic series of slice-of-life moments, coming of age journeys, and family drama set in Beach City roughly 20 years after current canon.
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* Synopsis: Being punched in the face by a pearl certainly wasn’t something Peridot had expected to happen to her… ever. Seeing as Pearl had bested her at her own game, Peridot decides to get to know the gem better, however the process is annoying, distracting and filled with the one thing Peridot hates the most… feelings. Pearl, feeling more at ease around Peridot after the drill incident, allows herself to place a slight amount of trust in her. After all, she did risk herself to rescue Amethyst. How bad could it be to get closer to her?
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* Synopsis: Being punched in the face by a pearl certainly wasn’t something Peridot had expected to happen to her… her... ever. Seeing as Pearl had bested her at her own game, Peridot decides to get to know the gem better, however the process is annoying, distracting and filled with the one thing Peridot hates the most… most... feelings. Pearl, feeling more at ease around Peridot after the drill incident, allows herself to place a slight amount of trust in her. After all, she did risk herself to rescue Amethyst. How bad could it be to get closer to her?
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* Synopsis: “We’ll start with the pilot. You gotta do them in order.” “Sssssstaaaart?” The smaller gem tilts her head and hisses the word out, as though it's foreign to her. “Theeeeeeeemmmm?” Amethyst sighs and smiles, throwing her arms out casually. “Yeah! There’s like, five seasons, dude.” When that doesn’t seem to sink in, she just sighs and counts off on her fingers. “‘Bout twenty episodes a season, that means it's... I dunno, like. More than a hundred episodes.” The look on Peridot’s face worth, in Amethyst’s humble opinion, every dollar spent in five seasons’ worth of budget.
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* Synopsis: “We’ll "We’ll start with the pilot. You gotta do them in order.” “Sssssstaaaart?” " "Sssssstaaaart?" The smaller gem tilts her head and hisses the word out, as though it's foreign to her. “Theeeeeeeemmmm?” "Theeeeeeeemmmm?" Amethyst sighs and smiles, throwing her arms out casually. “Yeah! "Yeah! There’s like, five seasons, dude.” " When that doesn’t seem to sink in, she just sighs and counts off on her fingers. “‘Bout "'Bout twenty episodes a season, that means it's... I dunno, like. More than a hundred episodes.” " The look on Peridot’s face worth, in Amethyst’s humble opinion, every dollar spent in five seasons’ seasons' worth of budget.
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''Any notable creators/writers/fanfiction sites. Note: Please make sure that the author in question had made more than one story.''
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/8526415/0TheCluster0 0TheCluster0]]
* Recommended by nixlheimr
** a joint account of several authors recommended here, including (but not limited to) [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/airamcg/pseuds/airamcg airamcg]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent CompletelyDifferent]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CoreyWW/pseuds/CoreyWW CoreyWW]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/DrJekyl/pseuds/DrJekyl DrJekyl]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/FourFaces/pseuds/FourFaces FourFaces]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Swordtheguy/pseuds/Swordtheguy SwordTheGuy]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheBlindBandit/ TheBlindBandit]]
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2551208/BarracudaHeart BarracudaHeart]]
* Recommended by AVeryGayEarlGrey, CoreyWWilliams
** Well written stories usually centered around the teens of Beach City. Chock full of good humor and emotion.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2996061/ABirdWhoSquawks ABirdWhoSquawks]]
* Recommended by Westing1992
[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheBlindBandit/ TheBlindBandit]]
* Recommended by Unfamiliar Familiar, nixlheimr
** Mostly pre-series fics focusing on Pearl and Rose, but recently excellent Garnet-centric stories as well.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent CompletelyDifferent]]
* Recommended by meme-asaurus, nixlheimr
** Makes a good fraction of the stories on this page.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5293869/Crystal-Gem-Goddess Crystal-Gem-Goddess]]
* Recommended by Awesome Waffles
** She quit, [[TenMinuteRetirement but came back.]]
[[https://fakesuepisodes.tumblr.com Fake Steven Universe Episodes]]
* Recommended by Troper/{{mariic}}, Crossover-Enthusiast
** ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin.
** Elaborating on the above, the episodes that come out of this blog are either hilarious concepts or things that sound like they could be actual episodes, and they're all wonderful.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2418314/Kimblee-Whitehead Kimblee Whitehead]]
* Recommended by Awesome Waffles
[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Phantomrose96 Phantomrose96]]
* Recommended by Unfamiliar Familiar
** Prolific author of the popular fic [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4409723 Tourmaline]].
[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/PTlikesTea/pseuds/PTlikesTea PTlikesTea]]
* Recommended by just_the_worst, Shadowedstormy, Unfamiliar Familiar, fsdfsdfsd
** This author is writing an excellent currently ongoing series of ficlets centring around the pre-series plight of pearls in general, as well as an origin story for our Pearl. Extremely haunting and well written, focusing on Pearls on Homeworld, and Rose Quartz slowly becoming disillusioned with Homeworld. The worldbuilding is excellent, the ideas are sound, and it's fascinating to read.
** Warnings: Although her work is never graphic, several of her stories cover triggering subjects such as slavery, BodyHorror, objectification, and non-con.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Shujinkakusama/pseuds/Shujinkakusama Shujinkakusama]]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Ruise}}
** For all your Pearlnet needs.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/the_sockpuppet/ the_sockpuppet]]
* Recommended by Unfamiliar Familiar
** Amazing prose, a repertoire of both canon and AU fics exploring a variety of relationships. Amazing take on Lapis in particular.
[[http://stevenuniverse-fanon.wikia.com/wiki/Steven_Universe_Fanon_Wiki The Steven Universe Fanon Wiki]]
* Recommended by Fae-the-Pixie-Queen
** The entire wiki itself is dedicated to fics. While there's a great number of OC-centric fics, they do have a lot of world building there's a lot of depth to some of them. There are some great canon-centered fics, a lot of shipping, an overall diverse range of stories.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3669084/ Trollface-Mastah]]
* Recommended by Ariel Lightning
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4123963/UnKnownSalvation UnKnownSalvation]]
* Recommended by guardianemessiah
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[[folder: General Fics]]
''Stories focused on the family and the friendly relationships of the cast. Plot-focused stories or light day-in-the-life stories. Pretty much anything that isn't focused on romance.''
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3709729 Aftermath of an Annoucement]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/HerenorThereNearnorFar HerenorThereNearnorFar]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairing: Rose[=/=]Greg, obviously. [[AbsenteeActor Note that Greg does not appear in this fic.]]
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Rose Quartz has a boyfriend and a terrible, wonderful plan. As of an hour ago her nearest and dearest know about the former.
* ''Comments'': Rose deals with each of the Gems’ {{Angst}} when she makes her relationship with Greg public.
* FriendVersusLover scenario, [[AllLovingHero Rose Quartz handles it the way Rose totally would have]]
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5440058 Astronomy in Reverse]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheBlindBandit/ TheBlindBandit]]
* Recommended by: Unfamiliar Familiar
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Healing, stargazing, and time travel. Or: Steven and Pearl have an important conversation in the wake of Peridot's revelations, and both regain a measure of peace.
* Comments: Touching and sweet story about Steven and Pearl and the state of their relationship as of the Barn Arc.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3666471 Baby Steven and the Gems]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/HailSam/pseuds/HailSam HailSam]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairings: Very light shipping, including Ruby[=/=]Sapphire [[OfficialCouple (for very obvious reasons)]] and [[ToyShip Toddler!Steven[=/=]Toddler!Connie]]
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': We all know how Steven is when he's about 9 or 10 (I'm not sure) but what about just starting out? How did the Gems and Greg act around the newborn baby of Rose's? Let's find out!
* ''Comments'': An Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn version of [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10045627/1/Raising-Steven Raising Steven]], this deals with Baby!Steven having some one-on-one time with each Crystal Gem (along with Greg), [[TimeSkip and then gradually aging him up each chapter.]]
* Tags: {{WAFF}}
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3727753 BEACH CITY'S UNIVERSE: A STEVEN RETROSPECTIVE]] by Bookman230
* Recommended by: powerespect, CoreyWWilliams
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': {Black. Silence, except for the sound of cars driving past. An artsy beginning. And then, as if someone had said ‘Let there be light’, large blocked letters, outlined with stars, burst out of the darkness. When they reach the front of the screen, light extends out of them, filling the screen with a purple tinged space.
* BEACH CITY’S UNIVERSE: A STEVEN RETROSPECTIVE
* Filmed and interviews by Connie Maheswaran
* Intro sequence by Sour Cream, Sadie, and Kiki Pizza}
** Connie makes a documentary interviewing Beach City's residents about Steven. The results may just bring you to tears.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11559571/1/Becoming-One-Origins-of-a-Fusion Becoming One: Origins of a Fusion]] by [=MadameX818=]
* Recommended by: Pren, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Dormant
* Synopsis: A series of one-shots about the first formations of Fusions, first going through all the ones from canon before exploring new pairings.
* Comments: Highly recommended for any Fusion fan, with fantastic descriptions of how the gems' personalities combine, as well as quite creative OC fusions once the author ran out of canon ones.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11395895/1/blank-canvas blank canvas]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4157181/puertoricanjane puertoricanjan]]
* Recommended by: Masterweaver
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': "Try to look punk," Vidalia says.
* ''Comments'': A nice one-shot about old friends reuniting, as an artist contemplates her muse.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10985460/1/Broken-Pencils Broken Pencils]] by BarracudaHeart
* Recommended by AVeryGayEarlGrey, CoreyWWilliams
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Steven and Sadie learn Lars is suffering from depression in the most unfortunate way, and struggle to make sense of it all while trying to help him.
* Comments: A surprisingly sophisticated approach to mental illness and suicide in fanfiction, well written and with fantastic character representation. Very heartbreaking sometimes, but it still keeps that Steven Universe sweetness without getting in the way of the darker subjects. There's a tiny bit of shipping in it with Lars and Sadie, but it's not a main focus, and is very subdued (So I put it in general, if that's ok)
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11500922/1/cacophony cacophony]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4240030/bendergurl123 bendergurl123]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': The events of “Keeping it Together” from the Hand Cluster’s perspective.
* ''Comments'': Brief. Creepy. Heartbreaking.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12164733/1/Change Change]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2589723/Zeta-The-Sixth Zeta the Sixth]]
* Recommended by Hello101
* Status: Complete.
* ''Synopsis:'' Pink Diamond's story, from beginning to end. Well, my interpretation anyways.
* ''Comments:'' A very well-done fanfic that looks over the life of Pink Diamond, the youngest of the Diamond Authority. The story does an excellent job of presenting all of the characters as people, especially the main character herself.
FanFic/CleavesCutsAndCracks by Breadless Sandwich
* Recommended by Axorcismy
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Fighting monsters isn't easy but when you know that those monsters used to be like you, it becomes a whole lot harder.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12110900/1/Steven-Universe-Connie-and-the-B-Team Connie and the B Team]] by Feraligreater 328
* Recommended by: Pren
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': With Steven being especially busy with Gem missions, Connie takes to hanging out at the barn with Peridot, Lapis, and a recently redeemed Jasper. And soon they're all embroiled in their own mission to protect the Earth when a bunch of Gem tech starts attacking the city.
* ''Comments'': If you can get past the vagueness regarding what Jasper's doing there[[note]]Although the story does give a few clues, just enough to imagine how it went, implying that it happened after Steven healed her [[spoiler:from the Corruption she contracted in ''Earthlings'']].[[/note]], this is quite a fun story with tons of great development for all four characters. It also has one of the better takes on a post-HeelFaceTurn Jasper out there, portraying her as still ''very'' rough around the edges and constantly struggling to not revert to bad habits. Plus, all the Gem tech is quite creative and leads to some very unpredictable and engaging fight scenes.
** Now has its own [[Fanfic/ConnieAndTheBTeam trope page]].
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/7746817 The Connie Maheswaran Fanclub (Or: How Connie Became the Most Popular Topic in School After She Pulled a Sword Out of Lion in Front of Literally Everyone)]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CoreyWW CoreyWWW]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Connie finds out that pulling swords out of magical animals in a school hallway with everyone watching can cause people to treat you differently. A Spinoff/Sequel to [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6892696/chapters/16247225 the Lion chapter of Xenopology]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent CompletelyDifferent.]] A series about Connie dealing with her newfound fame and how it affects her other school friends, Jeff and Peedee, as well as everyone else around her.
* ''Comments'': [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin The title rings true.]]
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11300816/1/Combined-Perspectives Combined Perspectives]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3351409/carolnegate carolnegate]]
* Recommended by: Tangerineandpuce, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': A look into the thoughts and feelings of each fusion that's appeared in the series.
* ''Comments'': The author does a skillful job of writing from the perspectives of each fusion, portraying them as their own composite beings, not quite single individuals, yet more than just multiple beings sharing one body. They also do a really great job of highlighting the differences between each fusion based on the personalities of and relationships between their component individuals. It should also be noted that the first six chapters of this fic were written just before Stevenbomb 2.0, which gave us alot more insight into the nature of fusion, yet the fic still makes sense, and in some ways, even more so afterwards.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4712321 Corrupted, Corrosive]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/kiiouex/pseuds/kiiouex kiiouex]]
* Signed by Dragon Elexus, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': "You don't know your own name?" He asks and he sounds heartbroken on your behalf. You will never let a single bad thing befall this child. (Or, the Centipeetle is the first gem to be fixed once Steven figures out how, but she has been broken so long she is unsure of many things).
[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/5044786 Crosswalk]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/BarracudaHeart/pseuds/BarracudaHeart BarracudaHeart]]
* Recommended by: AVeryGayEarlGrey, CoreyWWilliams
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After getting hit by a car, Lars catches the attention of Dr. Maheswaran, who is both annoyed by him, but also inexplicably concerned about his personal life.
* ''Comments'': Creative story that makes two entirely different characters interact in a very believable way. The development of the two main characters, Dr. Maheswaran, and Lars is great, and the resolution to the underlying conflict regarding Lars' family life and parents, while a little rushed, is believable and made clear that it's not a 'happily ever after' scenario. I absolutely adore the relationship between the Maheswarans and Lars, who is involuntarily dragged into their family, and their individual interactions.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3806995 The crystal gems read Marx and decide to destroy capitalism]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/PostTeenager PostTeenager]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Unknown
* ''Synopsis'': [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin The crystal gems read Marx and decide to destroy capitalism.]]
* ''Comments'': For the love of God, [[MST3KMantra don’t take this one seriously.]]
* Tags: Straight-up CrackFic
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4479557/chapters/10183385 Day 7]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/VsaFic/pseuds/VsaFic VsaFic]]
* Recommended by: fruitstripegum
* ''Synopsis'': Pearl used to tell herself she’d be happy as ever if she saw Rose again. 700 years into the future, Steven’s physical form passes away, and Rose is suddenly back. Many things have changed, and expectations end up not matching reality. At all. An account of the first seven days after Steven has passed away and Rose has abruptly returned.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4365575 Divine Comedy]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/teqnique/pseuds/teqnique Teqnique]]
* Recommended by Orbiting, Unfamiliar Familiar
* Status: One-shot
* Synopsis: Steven gets a chance to talk to Sardonyx. She knows a lot more than he's willing to hear.
-->''"Pearl and Garnet are an ''act''. A real show-stopper. They're a performance that's been going on for longer than you've been alive, kid, and I'm their encore."''
* Comments: One of the few fics analyzing Sardonyx as a person in her own right.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4297863 do not fear]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent CompletelyDifferent]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Throughout her long life, Rose Quartz thinks a lot about death. When the time finally comes, she's still not prepared.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/11384934 Do or Dye]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CoreyWW/pseuds/CoreyWW CoreyWW]]
* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Steven asks Connie for help after he dyes his hair pink... and immediately regrets it. But Connie is more concerned about why he decided to do it in the first place.
* Comments: The fic is actually a continuation of [[http://bluewingart.tumblr.com/post/162336765406/a-comic-that-has-been-delayed-for-a-little-time-p this comic]], but can be read on its own. As for the fic itself, it's a short one shot about Steven's issues and Connie reassuring him (after finding out what's wrong, of course). Really sweet ending.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11460512/1/Don-t-Even-Bother Don't Even Bother]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6889397/GlassHawk GlassHawk]]
* Recommended by: Bored_Man
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Completely overwhelmed with guilt and resentment over Garnet and Pearl's feud, Steven runs away from home. One problem: there isn't exactly anywhere to go. But what if, by pure coincidence, he was to meet the person (or gem) he least expected, the enemy? At least, who he used to consider the enemy. Begins after Ep. 63 "Cry for Help."
* Comments: While 'Catch and Release' was aired 11 chapters into this story, the characterization of Peridot is spot-on all throughout this fic. If this were how it happened in canon, I would have accepted it heartily.
* Tags: Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Family
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11147363/1/End-of-Trip End of Trip]] by Bookman230
* Recommended by powerespect
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Buck Dewey's always wanted a sibling. But best not to get greedy with the universe, you know? A Buck and Steven bonding fic.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11887819/1/Fission Fission]] by Katrina S. Forest
* Recommended by: Pren
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Beyond their fusion experiments, Homeworld was doing something even worse with the opposite, splitting one gem into two. And on a trip to the kindergarten, Pearl stumbles into it...
* Comments: It's a surprisingly character-deep story, with several chapters before we even see just what the two halves of Pearl are like. But it's all well-written enough that you won't mind the wait, and once it comes, it's worth it.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11146368/1/Forging-Ahead Forging Ahead]] by BarracudaHeart
* Recommended by AVeryGayEarlGrey, CoreyWWilliams
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A continuation of 'Broken Pencils', set months after the first story, with Lars still struggling with depression on a day to day basis. During a rougher day, he stays home, and Steven spends the day with him, in hopes to help him move forward in the long run.
* Comments: A really good sequel to a really good fic, I just read it all in one night. I think the author is writing from a personal standpoint, because how he/she writes out depression and mental illness hits me really close to home and feels really accurate to how it feels for someone who's suffering from it. We get some nice character development from Lars, and I guess the author wanted to add Ronaldo Fryman in after that big history reveal in Horror Club, because he plays a big part in this story. A lot of the story's plot is run by personal headcanon it seems, but it's pretty sweet and down-to-earth. Once again, a little bit of Lars and Sadie shipping, but it's not crucial to the main plot (though it's really kinda cute in this one).
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/8152975/chapters/18684652 Fusion Family]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheOneAndOnly1993/pseuds/TheOneAndOnly1993 TheOneAndOnly1993]]
* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: In a freak accident, the Crystal Gems obtain several new members to their team: their Fusions! From Ruby and Sapphire, to Smoky, Sugilite, Opal, and even Alexandrite, they're all free and their own independent Gems. But in spite of their nature as Fusions, these radically different personalities will need to work together and learn how to function not only as a team, but as a family too.
* Comments: This fic takes the idea of "what if the Fusions could exist at the same time as their components" and runs with it, creating a wonderful and funny story about the Gems and their Fusions, and how they react to the sudden appearance of their new "teammates". The fic itself has incredible promise: Everyone's in character, how they act around each other is quickly established, everyone is given some spotlight (even Peridot and Lapis, who have nothing to do with the Fusions, are included), and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking "Fusion" is capitalized]]. And this is just the first six chapters, which the author says is only the ''prologue.''
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4212204 Her Page's Progress]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/KaleidoscopeKreation KaleidoscopeKreation]]
* Recommended by: Unfamiliar Familiar
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: After 'Sworn to the Sword', Connie continues to train under Pearl's tutelage. But neither teacher nor pupil would have guessed that a shared love of stabbing holograms could be so conducive to emotional growth. A series of loosely connected one-shots, progressing along with the series.
* Comments: Wonderfully written Connie and Pearl interactions and mentor-student relationship.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12452026/1/Hold-The-Phone Hold the Phone]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1105126/sushigal007 sushigal007]]
* Recommended by: Tropers/CommanderPeepidot
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: With Pearl and Garnet out on a special mission, Amethyst introduces Steven to the art of prank calling. While unsure about the morality of it at first, Steven later comes to enjoy it and the two continue at the barn, where Peridot and Lapis get involved in the fun. But Peridot crosses the line when she tries to impress Amethyst by stealing the phone and prank calling Pearl in the middle of her mission with Garnet. Now Pearl teams up with Amethyst for their own prank call for Peridot to teach her a lesson.
* Comments: A humorous prompt turned into what could arguably be mistaken for a real episode due to how well it's written. Notably, it makes sure to avert the problem in "Too Far", that is, Amethyst's encouraging of bad behavior being ignored. Also, the ending is overdone, but hilarious!
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1473043 Hologram.]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/ArtemisPanthar/pseuds/ArtemisPanthar ArtemisPanthar]]
* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Complete.
* Synopsis: The events of the episode "Steven the Swordfighter" told from the perspective of the hologram.
* Comments: It's an old fic, but wonderfully well written, and ''will'' make care about Holo-Pearl by the end of it.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3681837 Homecalling]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/GabeTheTrickster GabeTheTrickster]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': It was freezing. Peridot pulled the old rag, she had found earlier, tighter around her body. They would have called or searched for her, if they won over the Crystal Gems… right? But if there wasn’t any signal yet, it meant, they were defeated. Or maybe Jasper really did care more for bringing Rose Quartz to Homeworld. At least she would get the respect she wanted then. Yellow Diamond would be satisfied. And then they would get her away from this place. A oneshot I wrote very emotionally unstable at 4 am. Inspired [[http://discount-supervillain.tumblr.com/post/115282969412/click-message-repeats-peridot-to-homeworld by this fanart.]] Enjoy!
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4719974 The Homeworld In My Head]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/LadyRavenEye/pseuds/LadyRavenEye Lady Raven Eye]]
* Signed by Dragon Elexus, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Lapis reflects on what Homeworld was like before.
* ''Comments'': ''Very'' short, but effective nonetheless.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3542825/chapters/7798661 How to Turn an Angry Space Alien Into Your New Aunt With the Power of Friendship or Whatever by Steven Universe]] by Mattecat
* Recommended by powerespect, Malconvoker, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': After the events of Jail Break, Peridot is captured by the Crystal Gems. Steven tries to win her over.
* Comment: Anyone clamoring for a Peridot redemption arc should check this one out.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/9296291/chapters/21069080 Just A Normal Coffee Shop]] by airamcg, [=CompletelyDifferent=], [=CoreyWW=], and [=FourFaces=]
* Recommended by nixlheimr
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': It was Monday, June 19th. Just another normal day at the coffee shop. Lapis is bored. Peridot is having endless struggles with the wi-fi. And Steven is super nervous for his date with Connie. He feels like he's forgotten something— something very important...
* Comments: [[NeverTrustATitle Things are not]] [[NeverTrustATrailer what they seem]].
* Tags: College AU, Coffee Shop AU, [[spoiler: Not Actually An AU]]
* [[Fanfic/JustANormalCoffeeShop Now With Its Own Tropes Page!!]]
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4238436/chapters/9588873 Learning to Breathe Underwater]] by Roads and Burrows
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Ruise}}, Unfamiliar Familiar, HappyMan, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' A mysterious break-in at an underwater lab facility leads to Steven and the Crystal Gems recovering an injured, hurting, and mistrustful Lapis Lazuli, and Steven insists on enlisting his family to try and help Lapis get back on her feet and deal with the loss of everything she's ever known. But with Peridot on the loose playing mad scientist, a swarm of Homeworld robots gunning for the Crystal Gems and any Gem associated with them, Jasper still at large, and evidence piling up that Malachite is still badly affecting Lapis, will Steven be able to help his new friend without exposing his loved ones to a whole host of terrible dangers? Good thing Steven's loved ones are no slouches when it comes to dealing with serious trouble...
* Comments: Story-driven, packed with really great comedy and dialogue, and attention and meaningful roles given to just about every character, Gem, human and other. Steven in particular is spot-on in his portrayal.
** [[Fanfic/LearningToBreatheUnderwater Here its tropes page.]]
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4831247 Lithification]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/airamcg/pseuds/airamcg airamcg]]
* Recommended by: nixlheimr
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Whenever Pearl got upset, she would run off to places no one could hurt her. But this time, she had nowhere to go. There was no place on Earth that hadn't been tainted by the memory of Rose. (It was Peridot who found her sobbing in the strawberry battlefield.)
* Comments: Written way before ''Catch and Release'' aired, it's aged well in terms of Pearl's and Peridot's characterizations.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5951614/chapters/13680055 Little Rebellions]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent/pseuds/CompletelyDifferent CompletelyDifferent]]
* Recommended by: nixlheimr
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Not all Pearls have the chance to run off to another planet and take up arms. Not all fights are grand and romantic. These are the little rebellions - little, but just as defiant.
* Comments: It starts out as little oneshots focusing on a different Pearl every chapter, but the stories are masterfully interwoven into a larger narrative.
* [[Fanfic/LittleRebellions Now with its own Tropes page!]]
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3662058 Logic and Emotion]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Bookman230 Bookman230]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Hate. Noun. Intense hostility and aversion usually deriving from fear, anger, or sense of injury. Or: extreme dislike or antipathy. Hate. Verb. To feel extreme enmity toward. Hate. Undefinable. My take on Peridot's crash landing to Earth.
* ''Comments'': The StrawVulcan dorito has a bit of a VillainousBreakdown. Set roughly fifteen seconds after Peridot escapes during “Jail Break.”
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11398240/1/Long-Term Long Term]] by Phantomrose96
* Recommended by: fruitstripegum
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In an effort to clean out Amethyst's room, Steven stumbles upon an old planner of Pearl's. It has entries dating back to Pearl's days in Homeworld, and Steven is eager to start using it again. But he can't explain why his birthday has been marked all the way in 2081.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/7811854/chapters/17827000 Long-Term Memories]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Swordtheguy/pseuds/Swordtheguy SwordTheGuy]]
* Recommended by: Siempie, nixlheimr
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Over five-thousand years ago, after the dust of the Gem Rebellion had settled, only four Gems still stood on Earth. Steven Universe, the son of the Crystal Gem's heroic leader, Pearl, the determined protector, Amethyst, the Earth-made Gem, and Spinel, the kind-hearted Gem, who tends to fade into the background. And together they continue that legacy, even today. Or at least, that's what Steven always remembered being told. However, as Steven and Connie are quickly finding out, what you remember and what is really true, are sometimes two separate things.
* Pairing(s): Connie/Steven, Amethyst/Peridot.
* ''Comments'': This work is very mystery-focused, without being a cliché detective story. Everyone is in character, the OC is very well-written and developed, and the story features a lot of [[CallBack callbacks]] and FridgeLogic. It is part of a series which diverts from canon after ''Bubbled'', but it can also be read independently.
* [[Fanfic/LongTermMemories Now with a Tropes page]]!
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3985054 Maheswaran Approved]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/sparksofwrite/pseuds/sparksofwrite sparksofwrite]]
* Recommended by: completely different
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': With him, it's easy to pretend you aren’t choked with fear around people. It's easy to forget that you’re expected to be mature but still treated like a child. He doesn’t just make you happy; he makes you want to be happy.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4270452 'On the Care and Maintenance of Human Bodies' by Steven Universe and Connie Maheswaran]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent Completely Different]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': If you're an ageless magical space gemstone, accidentally switching bodies with a human teenager can come as a huge shock. But thankfully, this excellent how-to guide has your back! With advice on such essential topics such as 'organic bodily functions', 'pain management' and 'social ''faux pas'' avoidance', ‘''On the Care and Maintenance of Human Bodies''’ is a must for anyone trying to navigate the confusing world of organic life! Related Titles: ''How Not To Kill Anyone (Including Yourself!) With Newly Received Gem Powers'' and 'Super-Heroics for Newbies''.
* ''Comments'': FreakyFridayFlip time with the Crystal Gems and the Cool Kids.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/9532025/chapters/21554183 Paragon]], by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Kitsune_Heart/pseuds/Kitsune_Heart Kitsune Heart]].
* Recommended by Hello101
* Status: In-Progress
* ''Synopsis'': It is impossible. It is unthinkable. Only a diamond can cut another diamond. But Rose Quartz kept so many secrets. As the Corruption song rings out across the beach, Steven steps forward and, in desperation, he sings back. And the Corruption...stops. To save the Earth and find out what he really is, Steven makes a deal. Fourteen years of his life. And, oh. What can happen in fourteen years....
* ''Comments:'' The story has yet to reveal a great deal of the finer details on what happened during Steven's years away on his side of things. Almost none of the Crystal Gems react well to Steven leaving, also (okay, that's a lie. None of them, or Connie, or Greg, react well).
* Now has its own page [[Fanfic/{{Paragon}} Here!]]
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10733734/1/Pearl-and-the-Manga-of-Corruption Pearl and the Manga of Corruption]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5356988/Weaver-the-8th Weaver the 8th]]
* Recommended by: Wolfenlied
* Status: Completed
* ''Synopsis'': A short little scene between Steven and Pearl where she feels a certain series of manga Steven reads is corrupting his sense of what is proper to do when defending innocence.
* Comments: This truly was a rather hilarious story of Pearl's absurd reasons for disapproving of Steven's choice in reading. It truly sounds like something from the show. It's a short little scene, but is well worth the read.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4284786 Pearl Steals a Tater Tot]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/PK1312 PK1312]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Pearl accidentally leaves the Beach City Breadbasket with a package of tater tots she didn't pay for. It doesn't go well for her.
* ''Comments'': Ever wanted an episode where Pearl [[SanitySlippage just gradually becomes paranoid over nothing and freaks out?]] This one's for you. PlayedForLaughs.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11545909/1/Peridot-Vs-The-World Peridot vs. the World]] by Lone Erotic Wanderer
* Recommended by: Pren
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Between-episodes sketches of Peridot being introduced to various aspects of human society, and how it helps win her over.
* Comments: Peridot is beautifully in character, and the author has quite an imagination in coming up with things for her to react to. And much like the show itself, it gradually builds up its own story which is quite involving.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6638785 Peridot's Super Stupendous Fanfiction]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Mad_Mutt/pseuds/Mad_Mutt Mad_Mutt]]
* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In an attempt to let out some frustrations, Peridot makes a AU fanfic of her favorite TV show 'Camp Pining Hearts' and casts everyone she knows as the main characters. What wonders lurk in the mind of a green space rock alien? Let's find out.
* Comments: Where do I ''begin?'' Peridot's fanfic is completely SoBadItsGood and [[OutOfCharacter OOC]], and is just completely hilarious. Also:
--> “What the cloding craptastic fudge sickle!?”
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4996102 Pleased To Meet Your Acquaintence]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/zoopdedo zoopdedo]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairing: [[ThePowerOfFriendship Platonic Steven[=/=]Yellow Diamond]]
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': We're all aware of Steven's adorable ability to squirm his way into anyone's heart, no matter how cold and dank the being stands to be. So what happens when he's accidentally teleported to Homeworlds most feared authority, Thine Golden Diamond? Website/FanFictionDotNet link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11542993 here.]]
* ''Comments'': Two things about this fic the reader needs to know: 1) Yellow Diamond is only above two meters tall in this fic. 2) Yellow Diamond is the perfect StraightMan for Steven.
--> '''Steven:''' I'm a Crystal Gem!
--> '''Yellow Diamond:''' Elucidate this concept.
--> '''Steven:''' *TearsOfJoy* With… pleasure. *AirGuitar* If you’re evil and you’re on the rise, you can count on the four of us taking you down!
--> '''Yellow Diamond:''' …I beg your pardon?
--> '''Steven:''' Cause were good and evil neeeever beats us!
--> '''Yellow Diamond:''' …stop this at once.
--> '''Steven:''' …we'll win the fight, and then GO OUT FOR PIZZA!
* Tags: AdultFear clashing with Steven’s PlotArmor
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3670941 Putting It Back Together]] by Completely Different
* Recommended by: powerespect, Unfamiliar Familiar
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': When some ancient and unknown Homeworld technology accidentally erases their memories, the Crystal Gems assume that the amount of time they're missing is insignificant. After-all, for beings that measure their life-span in millennium, thirteen years is trivial. Or normally it is. But it appears that these last thirteen years have been more eventful than the previous thirteen centuries combined, and it becomes clear that the Gems cannot afford to forget any of it. Now, with their leader gone, and saddled with a half-human boy who claims to be her son, they must somehow find a way to restore what they lost.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4876180 The Quartizine Trio]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Spatial/profile Spatial]]
* Recommended by: Perlen297, nixlheimr
* Status: Dormant
* Synopsis: Gem bubbles, homework, and freaking out your parents one magical-sibling-adventure at a time… Life is an Experience for the next generation of Universes: Steven and Connie's three children: Citrine, Cairngorm, and Morion. Episodic series of slice-of-life moments, coming of age journeys, and family drama set in Beach City roughly 20 years after current canon.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10045627/1/Raising-Steven Raising Steven]] by Crystal-Gem-Goddess
* Recommended by Awesome Waffles
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Set 12 years before the start of the series, the Gems must take care of the newest addition to the team while dealing with the loss of their leader in a series of laughs and even a few tears.
* Comments: It's a very cute take on the Gems raising Steven from infancy. The character interactions are endearing, everyone is in character, and it deals with the ups and downs of raising a baby. It was cancelled for a time because the author couldn't deal with out of site backlash, but she has returned and the story is back!
[[http://directorhachi.tumblr.com/post/146635750599/the-ruby-squads-exciting-fun-earth-mission The Ruby Squad's Exciting Fun Earth Mission Adventure]] by [[http://directorhachi.tumblr.com/ directorhachi]]
* Recommended by: CCIB, Crossover-Enthusiast.
* Status: Complete.
* Synopsis: After their search on for Jasper on Neptune comes up nil, Navy, Leggy, Army, Eyeball, and Doc embark on a brand new mission from Yellow Diamond herself. Hijinks ensue.
* Comments: Hit the Diamond wasn't enough Ruby Squad for you? This fic is hilarious, and their interactions with Steven are adorable.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5650294/chapters/13013254 Sapphire's Pearl]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/GreyLiliy/pseuds/GreyLiliy GreyLiliy]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine, Pren, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Garnet gets a surprise visit from a Homeworld Gem who’s looked long and far for her master. And now that she’s found her, nothing short of getting poofed is going to get her to leave!
* Comments: A great balance of humor and drama much like the show itself, with everyone's reactions to the unusual new arrival nicely varied and all in character.
* Also on [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11716747/1/Sapphire-s-Pearl Fanfiction.net]].
* Tags: Original Character(s)
FanFic/SeedsOfRebellion by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/airamcg/pseuds/airamcg airamcg]]
* Recommended by: Unfamiliar Familiar
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Even the smallest things can send ripples throughout the cosmos and cause the Great Gem Rebellion. --a collection of interconnected 100-word drabbles and poems about the gems before they were The Crystal Gems.
* Comments: Has an interesting take on Homeworld and gem fusion lore, while building up a plot on how the rebellion came to be. Chapters are really short, but packs a lot of punch and info in those 100 words.
** [[FanFic/SeedsOfRebellion Now with its own page!]]
FanFic/SelaginellaLepidophylla by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/8526415/0TheCluster0 0TheCluster0]] OR [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/DrJekyl/pseuds/DrJekyl DrJekyl]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent CompletelyDifferent]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheBlindBandit/ TheBlindBandit]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/airamcg/pseuds/airamcg airamcg]] (also featuring a chapter by
[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Swordtheguy/pseuds/Swordtheguy SwordTheGuy]])
* Recommended by: nixlheimr
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: The Crystal Gems have often thought that everything would be so much easier if Rose had never left, that everything would be so much better if she could somehow come back. Unfortunately, reality isn't quite that simple.
* Comments: An original flavor deconstruction of the "What if Rose Quartz comes back?" plot.
** [[FanFic/SelaginellaLepidophylla Now with its own page!]]
[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/8243746 Sitting With You Don't Cost Nothin']] by CookiezIV
* Recommended by: fruitstripegum
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': What started as an innocent conversation about music paves the way to a larger and scarier topic--the conflict between Greg and Pearl. But Greg is determined to get through to his magical girlfriend’s buddies, especially the seemingly stuck-up gem.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4360853/chapters/9893705 A Story About Grownups]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/BarracudaHeart/pseuds/BarracudaHeart BarracudaHeart]]
* Recommended by: AVeryGayEarlGrey
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'':Three friends, a writer, a believer, and an artist face the struggles and stresses of adulthood and when reunited, lend advice and support to each other.
* ''Comments'': An interesting timejump fic involving Lars, Sadie, and Ronaldo. The author writes these three quite well.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3854449 Strategy]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/paralax paralax]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Unknown
* ''Synopsis'': Fusions might be a cheap tactic, but they're still a valid one.
* ''Comments'': A one-shot where Lapis, Jasper and Peridot are in the middle of [[TheAtoner some kind of redemption arc]] and they’re forced into a situation where they have to fuse with Crystal Gem members to overcome the odds. This is how they decide who fuses with who.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5769742/chapters/13295788 Strings/Lines]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/skitterdwell/pseuds/skitterdwell skitterdwell]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Peridot struggles to learn to fuse. The Crystal Gems do their best. Results vary.
* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Peridot
* Tags: Character Development
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4168281 that which they defend]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/underoriginal/pseuds/underoriginal underoriginal]]
* Recommended by: completely different, nixlheimr
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': You never really thought much of Connie Maheswaran. She was just that one shy, nerdy girl. Then, she comes back in seventh grade and it's like she's a completely different person. And this person has a sword.
* ''Comments'': A short but interesting little fic reflecting on Connie's character development.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/9000685/chapters/20553247 The Title of This Story is "Friend Fiction." It's Fiction About My Friends]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheGreatAndLovablePeridot/pseuds/TheGreatAndLovablePeridot TheGreatAndLovablePeridot]] (not [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CoreyWW/pseuds/CoreyWW CoreyWW]]
* Recommended by: CCIB
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: My name is Peridot and I have decided to write fandom fiction! I discovered you can write "real person fics" so I decided to write stories about individuals I know from my time trapped on this wonderful and horrifying planet! I hope you derive enjoyment from these stories as I feel they are the pinnacle of art and culture in the universe!
* Comments: Peridot attempts various types of fanfiction and gets them wrong in the most hilarious and adorable ways. And of course, most of them star her, [[HerCodenameWasMarySue the most awesome Peridot to ever live]].
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4260057 To Build A Tower, You First Need Materials (The ocean is a good material)]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/smolfurball smolfurball]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': "Swimming was a sinch; Lapis now in her element with effortless strokes, feeling the ocean sway to and fro around and with her in her journey. She was free." From the events where Lapis leaves into the ocean at the end of Mirror Gem and initiates the battle in Ocean Gem.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11143982/1/Well-It-s-Just-A-Theory Well, It's Just A Theory]] by [=PlotPoints=]
* Recommended by {{Syrika}}
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis:'' Alan had just four things to his name. One, a beat-up old sedan. Two, a wallet with his last fifty dollars. Three, a recent doctoral degree in theoretical high-energy particle physics. Four, an opportunity in Beach City to research something fantastic.
* Comments: Very creative and fun, with a great OC. All the Gems and Beach Citizens that have been shown so far are very in character, especially Pearl. The very first chapter is a bit choppy on a first impression, but it instantly picks up from there. Alan is smart, awkward, and likable; it's easy to get sucked into his relationship with the canon characters, his inner monologues, and his quest to figure out Beach City's mysteries.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4314996/ Yellow Diamond's Invincible Adventure]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheNotoriousHIV TheNotoriousHIV]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': Yellow Diamond decides to take a lone tour of Earth in order to kill Rose Quartz once and for all, due to the incompetence of the workers she sent out. When she gets there, she finds that Rose Quartz isn't what she expected. Created pre-Stevenbomb 3.0 when the extended intro was shown at SDCC, and, as such, is only a mere interpretation of what Yellow Diamond is like. Not accurate to her true character...as far as I know.
* ''Comments'': A VillainProtagonist story. If you wanted a story how Yellow Diamond could come to Earth herself, you’ll love this. If you wanted a story how Steven tries to make friends with his mother’s ArchEnemy, you'll love this. Otherwise, it's SoOkayItsAverage.
* Tags: Absolutely brutal character death
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3831388 You Miss Rose]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/telekinesiskid telekinesiskid]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Your name is Pearl and you miss her.
* ''Comments'': I read this back when it was first published (after the airing of "Rose’s Scabbard"), and I first dismissed it, thinking that it portrayed Pearl’s relationships with Rose and Steven a little too harshly. However, at the time of this writing (after such episodes like "Sworn to the Sword" and "We Need to Talk"), the fic has aged beautifully, describing how Pearl sees Steven with painful accuracy.
What Was Missing by Schgain
* Recommended by Ace
* Fic has been deleted. If you find a link for it, please post it here.
* Status: Dead
* ''Synopsis'': History repeats itself, most often in cases where there is no learning from one’s mistakes. And we all make mistakes, don’t we? Even the mighty Rose Quartz has erred. After all, there’s no such thing as a good war. There are more veterans than the Crystal Gems would like to hope, and sometimes separating gems into good and bad isn't easy.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: AlternateUniverse Fics]]
''Stories that take place in a different history than the canon show, involve going into another part of TheMultiverse, etc.''
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5143424/chapters/11838452 Beyond your Star]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/alixiecivet/pseuds/alixiecivet alixiecivet]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: An alternative glimpse into the life of Homeworld gems before Rose's rebellion. Pearl has been abandoned by her master and dropped off to do hard labor with the technicians. Peridot, staying low-key in a world that never fails in mediocrity, finds herself the begrudging acquaintance of the new outcast. A quiet, often confusing, often challenging -but always surprising- relationship develops between the two gems, both of whom will have a very difficult time seeing themselves outside their given roles. As their friendship evolves,the world they inhabit experiences a shift of power. Yellow Diamond is taking her time preparing for an era that will be unlike anything the gems could imagine. Peridot and Pearl, as well as some other familiar gems, have their role in the advent of her rise to power. A rise that may come effortless at first, but prove more volatile than anticipated.
* Pairing(s): Pearl/Peridot, pearl/?, yellow diamond/?
* Tags: pearlidot - Freeform, spearmint
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3743083/chapters/8299711 Buck Dewniverse]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/sighcosahedron sighcosahedron]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairing: Pearl/Mayor Dewey. [[PosthumousCharacter For obvious reasons,]] Pearl does not appear in this fic.
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': Buck Dewey, half human, half gem, all overblown cynicism and feigned disinterest, goes on adventures with his friends, worries his magical alien caretakers, and ignores his father as much as he can.
* ''Comments'': AU where Pearl was the one that made a baby with a human instead of Rose. The most jarring difference from canon is that Mayor Dewey is much, much less in touch with his son and the Gems than Greg would be, which kind of makes sense for a guy like Buck.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11523944/1/Built-of-Dirt-and-Earth Built of Dirt and Earth]] by Dragon Elexus
* Recommended by: Pren
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: After some time spent wandering Earth and bubbling leftover gems, Rose and her teammates Garnet and former Homeworld gladiator Amethyst discover movement in the kindergarten where the war ended. Inside they find a Pearl who only wants someone to belong to, and invite her to join them.
* Comments: A very intriguing AU setup with tons of great thoughts into the different versions of both Pearl and Amethyst.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3810709 Connie Parallel]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CuddlyFish/pseuds/KitChat CuddlyFish (aka KitChat)]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Dead
* ''Synopsis'': In Connie Parallel, a girl learns to live with her heritage as a human-Gem hybrid and try to live up to her mother's legacy as a fearless leader while she slowly learns more about the three Gems she lives with. (An AU Role Reversal, where Connie is Yellow Diamond's half-human daughter and Jasper, Peridot, and Lapis try to raise her as a Gem.)
* ''Comments'': The Homeworld Gems don’t get much characterization, but then again, there’s only one chapter so far. The one who ''does'' get clearly defined is Gem!Connie, and it's surprisingly done well. You can sense that it really is Connie if she was a half-Gem trying to develop her powers. It's both in-character and a unique adaptation at the same time, catching the mood of the show well. (And in case you didn’t get it yet: Steven Universe. Connie Parallel. [[AlternateUniverse Parallel Universe.]])
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5131025 Copper Star]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/pearlwisps/pseuds/pearlwisps pearlwisps]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: In which Peridot travels to the rival Quartz Kingdom with a moxie to acquire the information Queen Diamond is so desperate for in the most infallible way possible. And, in which, she is in no way prepared for the emotion-struck fairytale her life is about to be thrust into; she'd grown up, after all, being told to fear the world outside kingdom lands, to fear the danger and the volatile magic that seethes there. She's beginning to think she should have listened better.
* Pairing(s): Pearl/Peridot, Lapis Lazuli & Peridot (Friendship), Lapis Lazuli/Amethyst (Implied)
* Tags: Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Magic, Adventure, Worldbuilding, Slow Burn, Fantasy AU, Enemies to Friends to Lovers
FanFic/GiftOfADiamond by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/9006057/616mcu 616mcu]]
* Recommended by [=ALavonPapillon1=]
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': A five-year old Steven is separated from his family. He meets Blue Diamond, still mourning over Pink Diamond, and takes him with her, [[RaisedByOrcs adopting him as her son]].
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5349707 The Harvester]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Nyum_Nums/pseuds/Nyum_Numst Nyum_Nums]]/[[http://vt-scribbles.tumblr.com/ VT]] and [[http://corriezodori.tumblr.com/ Corriezodori]]
* Recommended by: [=Hema4ever=]
* Pairing(s): None
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Follow Hematite, a new Harvester Gem, and the Diamond Authority as they try to learn how to work together.
* ''Comments'': To be honest, I was hesitant about reading this story at first, but once I started reading it, I was hooked from the get go. It has it all, and it will blow you away. As a reader, I have to say that there are many twists and turns in this story, so give it a try. You won't be disappointed.
* Tags: Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Adventure, Worldbuilding
* [[Fanfic/TheHarvester Now has a Tropes Page]].
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11631160/1/I-Remember-Me I Remember Me]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4183401/CommanderECH Commander ECH]]
* Recommended by: Pren
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: After successfully curing the Centipeetle, Steven starts wondering how many of the other corrupted gems he can fix. The temple soon gets pretty crowded...
* Comments: A ton of great and varied [=OCs=] who interact well with the canon characters, and the author also finds room for an epic story on par with the show itself. Has two sequels: [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12022393/1/I-Believe I Believe]] and [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12333906/1/I-Will-Stand I Will Stand]]. First is complete, second is ongoing.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3776794/ Inferior Blue]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/hTeDruknenPotaT/pseuds/hTeDruknenPotaT hTeDruknenPotaT]]
* Recommended by: Arualiaa
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Lapis Lazuli is a troubled teenager, a skilled musician with a dark past and the remnants of an abusive relationship still fresh in her mind. One summer day she meets a kid that likes her songs and changes her [[TitleDrop universe]].
* ''Comments'': It's a wonderfully written story, with lots of angst and flashes of humor. Lapis and Steven's friendship is very cute, and the fic deals with themes like forgiveness of one's self, emotional trauma, acceptance, redemption and moral ambiguity.
* ''Tags'': Highly triggering content including self-harm, suicidal thoughts, child neglect and abuse, dark themes, an explicit rape scene, an abusive relationship, terminal illness, major character death, and grieving.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4260531 My treat]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Rain_wander Rain_wander]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairing: Malachite/Sugilite
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Sugilite meets a smoking hot hair dresser when she least expects it. They hit it off right away and can't seem to stop flirting for five seconds.
* ''Comments'': Trying to imagine these characters with a normal number of arms was hilarious.
* Tags: CrackShip
Webcomic/NewHome by [[http://kibbles-bits.tumblr.com Kibble Bits/Moo Moo]]
* Recommended by: [=RacattackForce=]
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Canon divergent after "Catch and Release", when the Crystal Gems fail to stop the Cluster with their drill and Yellow Diamond comes to Earth to retrieve the geo-weapon, Steven gives himself up to her in exchange for her help in saving the Earth. The comic follows Steven and Peridot's exploits on Yellow Diamond's ship, while Yellow Diamond has her own secret plans.
* ''Comments'': This is actually a webcomic, and it's just as charming as the show. The writer takes full advantage of Steven learning more about Homeworld and the war from those on the other side of the conflict, making the whole debacle feel more fleshed out at a time when we knew so little. Steven and Peridot are always in-character, and the comic's version of the Diamond Authority is an interesting one that manages to turn Yellow Diamond into a snarky, ambiguously evil, and sympathetic figure that's BetterThanCanon in this troper's eyes.
Fanfic/OpalSapphireRubyAndSteven by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/iamconstantine/pseuds/iamconstantine iamconstantine]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Steven had a normal life. He lived in an ancient temple with a four-armed giant woman, a stoic blue future-seer, and a hotheaded warrior, and he had a pink Gemstone where his belly button would be. A walk in the park - that's what he thought. But as of late, he's being proven wrong. With Opal, Sapphire, and Ruby, Steven is determined to protect the planet Earth!
* Tags: Opal AU, Not exactly Pearlmethyst, Alternate Universe
* There's also an [[http://osrasaskblog.tumblr.com/ Ask Blog]] for the fic.
The Perks of City Living series by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CatalyticGenesis catalyticGenesis]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Fic has been deleted. If you find a link for it, please post it here.
* Pairing: [[{{Starboarding}} One-sided]] Lars[=/=]Lapis Lazuli
* Status: Dead
* ''Synopsis'': There are many kinds of families. There are the perfect families that you only see on TV, the charmingly imperfect families, charmingly dysfunctional families, and flat-out dysfunctional families. [[WellThisIsNotThatTrope And then there’s my family, who are a totally different story.]]
* ''Comments'': Human AU where Peridot is sisters with the Crystal Gems (including Steven and Lapis Lazuli), [[ThereAreNoAdults with apparently no parents]]. Garnet seems to be in some position of authority, though, and with Pearl to a lesser extent.
* Tags: FirstPersonPerspective, FirstPersonSmartass, AlternateUniverse, SliceOfLife, HighSchoolAU, Lion is a cat who is still pink and named ‘Lion’
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/11482731/chapters/25752711 Right Back Where We Started From]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CaptainJZH/pseuds/CaptainJZH CaptainJZH]]
* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Steven, or, as far as Homeworld knows, Rose Quartz, is being taken to be punished for crimes against Gemkind. He escapes, but then finds himself at the Big Donut, crying about Cookie Cats. Wait, what?
* Comments: Has incredible promise, though Steven making the jump to [[spoiler: his mother apparently not existing just because her portrait wasn't on the wall]] is a little too big of a jump for me. I still recommend it anyway because it only has two chapters, and this may be brought out more. The idea itself is also an incredibly interesting one.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4178613/chapters/9435381 Shattered Reflections]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TigerMoonBETA/pseuds/TigerMoonBETA TigerMoonBETA]]
* Pairing: Peridot/Lapis Lazuli
* Recommended by theinfamouswordsmith
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Something of equal or greater value. Lapis is worth more to Peridot than anything.
* ''Comments'': This is a human!AU featuring drug dealer Peridot and the girl she bought. It's equal parts maddening and heartwreanching.
* Tags: DarkFic, dubcon at one point
[[http://momswapverse.tumblr.com/tagged/fake_cartoon_reviews/chrono Steven Momswapverse Reviews]] by Q. Note
* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Q. Note is a new Steven Momswap Verse fan going through the show episode by episode and writing reviews of every single one.
* Comments: A collection of reviews for the fake Steven Momswapverse. The "episode reviews" are very well written (Even if it isn't exactly a fanfic) and is probably one of the best Momswaps out there, not to mention that the "reviewer" has the perfect illusion of, well, a reviewer, during the reviews.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11531266/1/Steven-Lazuli Steven Lazuli]] by Zipper mom
* Recommended by badapple1020
* Status: Temporary Hiatus, technically Ongoing
* Synopsis: Ten years ago, on a solemn hour, one trivial mistake breaks Lapis Lazuli free. Fueled with hatred, she seized the Crystal Gems' most prized possession; their legacy; their Steven, and fled into the night. History as you know it, has been rewritten since then.
* Comments: This is one of the best SU fanfictions I have ever had the pleasure of reading. The OCs are characterized extremely well, and it really hits the soul.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4680746/chapters/10684127 Stop Singing]] by Artdirector123
* Recommended by: {{Ruise}}
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis:'' A series of drabbles based off of the Historical Jasper AU, Where Jasper was left on Earth after the war and wanders it as she tries to avoid the Crystal Gems, and slowly comes to enjoy humanity.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12142246/1/Song-for-a-Sea-Lady Song For A Sea Lady]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/8040550/InazumaFrost InazumaFrost]]
* Recommended by: DVB
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Pearl lived her whole life seeing humans as insignificant. All she really needed was the Crystal Gems and an Earth to protect. However, a new factor has entered her life, which might be the start of a new perspective for her. After all, not all humans can claim to have caught her undivided attention. [=StarBird=] (Pearl[=x=]Greg) AU.
* ''Comments'': Coining the term "Starbird shipping", the fic functions as a ForWantOfANail idea on what if Pearl was present when Greg performed in Beach City instead of Rose (and a nail where Pearl resigned herself to the idea of not being with Rose). Everyone is brilliantly in character and portrays the growing friendship (and relationship) between Greg and Pearl.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3937030 Tiger Stripes]] by BarracudaHeart
* Recommended by: AVeryGayEarlGrey
* Pairing(s): Jasper/Amethyst, Lars/Sadie, Peridot/Lapis, former Jasper/Lapis and Lars/Ronaldo
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In desperate need of money, Jasper has to learn from her mistakes and sins of the past and learn to accept her 'stripes' whilst working as a stagehand at a community theater.
* ''Comments'': A human AU where Jasper's 'stripes' are a result of vitiligo. The story does a good job of portraying abuse dynamics between Lapis and Jasper and still keeps Jasper the protagonist of the story without demonizing the victim (Lapis). The character portrayals are really interesting and different, one sticking out being the decision to make Lars a transgender woman (Lorelei), and incorporating Amethyst's relationship with Jasper into the story too. A little dramatic sometimes, it does have some funnier moments. I cracked up at a scene involving Sadie at a bar (I won't give it away, but the way the author writes it is absolutely hilarious).
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11361574/1/Tourmaline Tourmaline]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2681766/Phantomrose96 Phantomrose96]]
* Recommended by: qyndox
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A fight with the Crystal Gems has left Peridot cracked within an inch of her life. Trapped on Earth, with no one and no way to get home, Peridot's all but given up hope. But she doesn't know the lengths Steven is willing to go to in order to keep her alive. - Taken from the fanfiction.net summary.
* ''Comments'': A amazingly written and compelling AU tale focusing on Peridot, written before she was featured much after the events of Jailbreak. A bit more emotional and dramatic than canon, but it still keeps everyone in character and it still feels like the show. Kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time and is definitely worth reading. Peridot seems somewhat OOC, but this was written prior to most of her appearances post-Jailbreak.
** Seconded. There's also an Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn version [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4409723/chapters/10015133 here]].
Fanfic/TheWorldIsYourOysterTheUniverseIsYourNamesake by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/MHD/profile MHD]]
* Recommended by: [=Perlen297=]
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: In their misadventures Steven threatens to leave the Crystal Gems, Connie kills herself sixty times, Garnet splits up, Amethyst acts as a voice of reason, and Pearl comes to find humans interesting; all the while dealing with the looming threat of alien invasion, the perils of social obligations, and the infinite complexities of the modern world. In the face of all that, they are going to need a lot more knowledge and a lot more magic to get the job done, and there are a lot of problems that need solving and a lot of questions that need answering first. But most importantly? They are not going to do it alone.
* Pairing(s): Steven[=/=]Connie
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Shipping Fics]]
''Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.''
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4732766 All That Glitters]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/pearlwisps/pseuds/pearlwisps Evaunit02mark1]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Dormant
* Synopsis: With relationships she never needed nor wanted crystallizing around her, Peridot discovers that emotions are sticky, tangled things that are going to come with a price no matter what she does. And when one day the ocean boils over with the long-forgotten secrets of an ancient war, and a color-coded spectrum of mysteries forcibly unearths itself to face something that threatens a planet she's only just grown to feel a part of, she'll find that the price may be higher than she ever could have imagined.
* Pairing(s): Pearl/Peridot, Peridot/Steven Universe (Friendship)
* Tags: Enemies to Friends to Lovers, War, redemption fic, Fluff and Angst, Post-Steven Bomb 3.0 Canon-Divergent, Slow Burn, takes place after friend ship, double canon-divergent as of catch and release
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3675441 Beauty]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Causa Causa]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairing: Pearl[=/=]Rose, Rose[=/=]Greg later on
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': "Your mother saw the beauty in everything." How the Crystal Gems came to be, from Pearl's perspective.
* ''Comments'': This is less of a Pearl[=/=]Rose fic and more of a story about how Rose helped Pearl realize that YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6229801 Blue Skies Smilin' at Me]] by Whimzette
* Recommended by : Ruise
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: When she sees Lapis dance though, she feels like her own moves can’t even compare. She feels like a rock jostling from side to side in comparison to how the blue gem sways and shimmies, her hands sliding up and down her thin body and into her hair. Lapis clearly has no care in the world, not even taking notice that she’s getting quite a bit of attention from other dancers surrounding their small group of four.(Within the '[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4958989/chapters/11387287 Home is where You Are]]' universe!)
* Pairing(s): Jasper/Lapis; glimpse of Amethyst/Peridot
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3707709 Come On!]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/captain_vantass/pseuds/captain_vantass captain_vantass]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairing: Lapis Lazuli[=/=]Peridot
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Lapis is a master of puppy-dog eyes and Peridot has trouble saying no.
* ''Comments'': [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything Don’t worry, they’re talking about dancing.]]
* Tags: {{WAFF}}
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5207666/chapters/12004109 Crystallophobia]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/plesioth/pseuds/plesioth plesioth]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Being punched in the face by a pearl certainly wasn’t something Peridot had expected to happen to her… ever. Seeing as Pearl had bested her at her own game, Peridot decides to get to know the gem better, however the process is annoying, distracting and filled with the one thing Peridot hates the most… feelings. Pearl, feeling more at ease around Peridot after the drill incident, allows herself to place a slight amount of trust in her. After all, she did risk herself to rescue Amethyst. How bad could it be to get closer to her?
* Pairing(s): Pearl/Peridot
* Tags: pov switch every two chapters, Body Horror, injuries, Scopophobia, Broken Bones
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5007313/chapters/11506360 defective]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/captaintomysky/pseuds/captaintomysky captaintomysky]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: nerd. n. a foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious; a single-minded expert in a particular technical field. Peridot knows she's going to die on Earth. Now she has only to decide how she'll spend what little time she has left.
* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Peridot
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6910030/chapters/15762172 Do as they Please]] by Ellimac
* Pairing: Amethyst[=/=]Peridot
* Recommended by Ruise
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Amethyst has been volunteering at the local animal shelter for more than a year now, and she's perfectly happy doing it on her own. But one day, she comes in as usual, and there's already someone there. Her name is Peridot, and it's not long before she and Amethyst start getting along like a house on fire. Of course, since houses on fire are generally considered bad things, it might be a bumpier road than Amethyst anticipated.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5044222/chapters/11597554 Eight Drinks]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/nedra/pseuds/nedra nedra]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Human AU. Pearl gets drunk at a bar after a long, horrible work shift and ends up meeting a drummer that she absolutely does not find attractive, what-so-ever.
* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Pearl
* Tags: pearlmethyst - Freeform, Alternate Universe - Human
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3704675 Filthy Habits]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Peribabe Peribabe]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairing: Jasper[=/=]Peridot
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Peridot has a filthy habit and Jasper enjoys it.
* ''Comments'': Not porn, but still nsfw. Very in-character.
* Tags: OralFixation
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5753668/chapters/13257040 First Snow]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/alixiecivet/pseuds/alixiecivet alixiecivet]]
* Recommended by Sean Devine
* Pairing: Pearl/Peridot, some incredibly vague peridot/lapis
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Inspired by tumblr user Quettzal's adorable comic, First Snow. Peridot was spooked when her relationship with Pearl started to get a little more serious. Lapis wants her to quit hanging around and talk to Pearl. Pearl gifts the small gem with a new set of limb enhancers, and though ecstatic at first, Peridot questions Pearl's intentions. There's a ridiculous snowball fight, and at some point Pearl is trying to get to tell her first snow memory to Peridot, whose opinion about the white stuff isn't very high.
A two-part piece
* Tags: pearlidot - Freeform
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4298328 Formidable]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Acting4Hope Acting4Hope]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairing: Pearl/Mayor Dewey
* Status: Complete.
* ''Synopsis'': Mayor Dewey didn’t remember the last time he had felt this hurt.
* ''Comments'': The first Pewey fic posted on Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn. [[spoiler:It cops out on a DisneyDeath, but I think it's worth the read.]]
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11539498/1/Fusion-Impression Fusion Impression]] by John Cribati
* Recommended by: Joe G
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Dr. Maheswaran and Stevonnie meet for the first time.
* Pairings(s): Steven/Connie
* Comments: Sweet and funny, and everyone is in-character. Also on [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4923142/chapters/11296057 AO3]].
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5670346/chapters/13062526 Guilty by Association]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/portbleck/pseuds/portbleck portbleck]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Dormant
* Synopsis: After the fusion incident, Blue Diamond takes the other Rubies into custody and starts to experiment. What emerges is a self indulgent poly slow build for some characters who I wanna see more of.
* Pairing(s): Ruby/Ruby/Blue Diamond's Pearl
* Tags: imprisonment, Polyamory
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4271604 If We Meet Again]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/The_PalletShipping_Ninja The_PalletShipping_Ninja]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairing: Pearl/Rose
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Rose breaks the news to Pearl; Pearl doesn't want to believe in a life without Rose.
* ''Comments'': Not a happy one-shot.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5819869/chapters/13412254 It Was an Accident]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/oisiflaneur/pseuds/oisiflaneur oisiflaneur]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: “We’ll start with the pilot. You gotta do them in order.” “Sssssstaaaart?” The smaller gem tilts her head and hisses the word out, as though it's foreign to her. “Theeeeeeeemmmm?” Amethyst sighs and smiles, throwing her arms out casually. “Yeah! There’s like, five seasons, dude.” When that doesn’t seem to sink in, she just sighs and counts off on her fingers. “‘Bout twenty episodes a season, that means it's... I dunno, like. More than a hundred episodes.” The look on Peridot’s face worth, in Amethyst’s humble opinion, every dollar spent in five seasons’ worth of budget.
* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Peridot
* Tags: Series Spoilers
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3998353/chapters/8978968 Just Breathe]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/the_sockpuppet/pseuds/the_sockpuppet the_sockpuppet]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine, Ruise
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: A story in which Lapis Lazuli is ‘redeemed’ but still really angry and hurt and confused (she ain’t no Crystal Gem!) Pearl’s not really the best person to calm her down, but maybe the two of them can work something out (or fight something out, Gem-style!) If you prefer your Lapis 100% kind and well-intentioned, this may not be your thing. If you prefer your Lapis still really pissed about all the shit cards life has dealt her, well, maybe this won’t be a waste of your time.
* Pairing(s): Lapis Lazuli/Pearl
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4342175/chapters/9848279 Laundromat]] by InsominiacArrest
* Pairing: Peridot/Lapis
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Two stubborn girls with some issues meeting at inconvenient times in their lives, mostly to do some laundry.
* ''Comments'': A cute lapidot story, good characterization and setting, worth the read.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4262742 Locked inside words]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/HyourinmaruIce HyourinmaruIce]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairing: Pearl/Amethyst
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Anonymous asked: YO FIC ABOUT WHAT DA HELL PEARLMETHYST WERE SAYIN TO EACH OTHER ON DAT HAND SHIP. YO I LIKE THE WAY YOU THINK.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11199412/1/Love-that-Boy Love that Boy]] by BarracudaHeart
* Pairing: Lars/Sadie
* Recommended by AVeryGayEarlGrey
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A human AU that takes place in the 1980s. Lars, a Chinese-American student teacher, is killed near Tiananmen Square on June 4th, 1989, and Sadie, his ex-girlfriend and longtime best friend is struggling to move on.
* ''Comments'': This author is Satan. How dare they write something so good and so sad.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11584131/1/Power-Outage-One-shot Power Outage]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6753089/AquaUniverse AquaUniverse]]
* Pairing: Steven/Connie
* Recommended by: Perlen297
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Steven and Connie have their first sleepover, but during their sleepover a power outage takes place. During this power outage many things happen and leads them to become even closer.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5667907 sit, stay, good girl]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/emissaryarchitect/pseuds/emissaryarchitect emissaryarchitect]]
* Recommended by: belarin, Ruise
* Pairing: Blue Pearl/Blue Diamond
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Love and loyalty aren't the same thing, but they're close enough.
* Comments: The rebellion told from Blue Pearl's perspective. Some really good worldbuilding about the conditioning and treatment the Pearls would have had.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3776827/chapters/8394985 Skies I'm Under]] by The Blind Bandit
* Recommended by Ruise
* Pairing: Pearl/Rose
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': Rose leads, Pearl follows. The early days of the Rebellion.
* ''Comments'': A gem war era fic from Pearl's perspective. Fluff and angst in equal measure (extreme).
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10199234/1/Soul-to-Squeeze Soul to Squeeze]] by Trollface-Mastah
* Pairing: Greg Universe[=/=]OriginalCharacter
* Recommended by Ariel Lightning
* Status: Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Greg Universe just might have another shot at love when a new woman comes to town.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4727576/chapters/10803344 Spring Break]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/amaet/pseuds/amaet amaet]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/nedra/pseuds/nedra nedra]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Dormant
* Synopsis: Steven and his father were invited by the Maheswaran family to go with them on Spring Break, and somehow roped Garnet into coming along with; leaving Pearl and Amethyst to confront an issue that's been bubbling for years.
* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Pearl
* Tags: Chernobyl, radiation, Angst, Romance, pearlmethyst - Freeform
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3637332/chapters/8035122 starwalker's birthday]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/the_sockpuppet/pseuds/the_sockpuppet the_sockpuppet]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Garnet wonders if she is Rose’s replacement. Pearl wonders how Garnet could love her. Written with ‘Rose’s Scabbard’ in mind. Written for sukinkmeme, though there is nothing explicit. This story is complete, with all chapters posted.
* Pairing(s): Garnet/Pearl
* Tags: Relationship(s)
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12062410/1/Steven-Universe-Return-of-Cinnabar Steven Universe: Return of Cinnabar]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6708852/ThatGuyPlaton ThatGuyPlaton]]
* Recommended by Tropers/ErinTesden
* Pairing: Steven[=/=]Peridot.
* Synopsis: When a Pre-War Gem Commander is found on Earth, Steven Universe and The Crystal Gems have to convince her that Earth is still a loyal homeworld colony. Yet as Steven learns more about Earth from before the war he must struggle with the truth of his mother, newfound powers, and whether or not every enemy can be defeated with love.
* Comments: I know a lot of people hate the ship, but the development between Steven and Peridot's relationship is actually pretty good. Also, it's pretty well written and feels a lot like something out of the original series.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5046073 Stuck With You]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/hTeDruknenPotaT/pseuds/hTeDruknenPotaT hTeDruknenPotaT]]
* Recommended by Ruise
* Pairing: Amethyst/Peridot
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': The fact that Peridot is betraying Homeworld and will probably be killed by them hits her like a train. When she politely runs off to have her nervous breakdown, Amethyst does her best to calm her down.
* Comments: A short, cute fic, told in second-person perspective from Peridot's POV.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11385573/1/The-Talking-Head-Game The Talking Head Game]] by Predominantly Normal
* Pairing: Peridot[=/=]Lapis Lazuli, Lapis Lazuli[=/=]Pearl
* Recommended by MicrowaveOvens
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': When Peridot falls into a secret relationship with her taken best friend, she's already well aware that it can only end in disaster. but if she gets the one thing that she's always wanted, then who cares about the minor casualties along the way?
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4162893 That Is To Say, You'll Do It For Him]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/ceralynn/pseuds/ceralynn ceralynn]]
* Recommended by: completely different
* Pairing: Pearl[=/=]Rose
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Fusions never truly disappear.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5676712/chapters/13077076 Two-step]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/airandangels/pseuds/airandangels airandangels]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine, Ruise
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Wasn't the January 2016 Stevenbomb awesome? Off the back of "Log Date 7 15 2," I came up with a small happy silly ficlet for my current favorite gay space rock ship. Then it grew into a whole big thing.
* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Peridot, Jasper/Pearl, Pearl/Lapis, Jasper/Lapis, Jasper/Pearl/Lapis
* Tags: Fusion Dance, Ficlet, fluffy fusion
* Comments: Really good characterization of a reformed Jasper, with a lot of introspection and tons of media references. Jasper thinks a lot in "Star Wars" and "Sailor Moon" allegories, and it is fantastic, and her interactions with the rest of the cast are really heartwarming and often rollicking fun.
[[http://stevenuniverseficprompts.tumblr.com/writings "An Unnamed Pearl/Rose Fic"]] by [[http://stevenuniverseficprompts.tumblr.com/ Steven Universe Fic Prompts]]
* Recommended by: completely different
* Pairing: ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': The story of how a young, broken Pearl is taken in as the personal secretary (and eventually, friend) of the illustrious Rose Quartz.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4853138/chapters/11120021 We Ate the Birds]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/trashtierhyena/pseuds/trashtierhyena trashtierhyena]]
* Recommended by Sean Devine, Ruise
* Pairing: Jasper/Lapis Lazuli
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Lapis was wearing the same face in spite of it all, nearly statuette as she stared at Jasper. This only seemed to goad the larger gem onward. Right up until Lapis took a step forward, water parting around her as her bare webbed feet pressed forward onto the sea floor. Jasper took a step back as the gem just over half her size invaded the dome, her prison, without a noise. Lapis stared at her with seemingly no intention, stared directly at the gem on her face, the silence weighing heavily until Jasper finally spoke. 'What do you want Lazuli?'
* Comments: Really good drama in this one, with some really twisted psyches bouncing off each other and an intense love/hate relationship. One chapter is NSFW, but it's tagged beforehand and skippable.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4549488/chapters/10355889 Worth It]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/BarracudaHeart/pseuds/BarracudaHeart BarracudaHeart]]
* Recommended by: AVeryGayEarlGrey
* Pairing: Lars/Ronaldo
* Status: Completed (The author says it's unofficially complete, at least)
* ''Synopsis'': Drabble collection using various prompts, aus and ideas.
* ''Comments'': Didn't even ship these two before reading these, but now I am. The prompts are all a good read, some hilarious (Like 'Neighbors') and others tear jerkers (Like 'Pear Tree' and 'The Lost Boys'). Definitely worth a read, especially for a rarepair.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4401419/chapters/9995192 Yellow Textbooks]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/The_Scent_Of_Rain/pseuds/The_Scent_Of_Rain The_Scent_Of_Rain]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Peridot finds herself with a hopeless crush on her teacher, Professor Diamond. However, her friend and roommate, Lapis and Jasper, seem to get a little worried when Professor Diamond starts getting a bit too involved with Peridot.
* Pairing(s): Yellow Diamond/Peridot, One-sided Jasper/Lapis, One-sided Lapis/Peridot
* Tags: College AU, human AU, Friendship, Angst, Fluff, Manipulation, cursing, Drinking
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Crossover Fics]]
''Fanfiction that combines elements, characters, etc. from two or more different franchises.''
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12206175/1/Aliens-With-Trapper-Hats Aliens With Trapper Hats]]'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/627889/toonfreak toonfreak]]''
* Recommended by: monsterman42
* Crossover with Sgt. Frog with many cameos from different aliens
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* Synopsis: Yellow Diamond and her Pearl have brought along a Ruby soldier to the Galactic Council meeting. The debate? A discussion that will determine the fate of that miserable planet-Earth.
* Reviews: The "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" of Sci-Fi fanfictions! Also found ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/8387821/chapters/19215841 here]]''
* Tags: OC-centric
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12381819/1/The-Connie-Ronnie-Switcheroo The Connie-Ronnie Switcheroo]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/8393175/ MrTyeDye]]
* Recommended by fruitstripegum
* Crossover with: WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': A device borrowed from one of Lisa's colleagues allows Lincoln and Ronnie Anne to take a firsthand look at an alternate timeline. The timeline is almost identical to their own, with the exception of one detail; Ronnie Anne has switched places entirely with Connie Maheswaran of Beach City. How will the brash bully and the bashful bookworm adapt to each others' universes?
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4219971 A Conspiracy of Minerals]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent Completely Different]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Crossover with: ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls''
* Status: Dormant
* Synopsis: A strange, out of the way town. Supernatural beings. Hidden plots. And plucky children, destined to save the world. Wait, which show are we talking about again? (A series of unconnected, crossover one-shots between 'Steven Universe' and 'Gravity Falls', to lead up to the shared premiere of 'Steven Bomb 3.0' and 'A Tale of Two Stans'.)
* Comments: The Crystal Gems go on mission in the Mystery Shack while Grunkle Stan rips them off. Bill asks Malachite about Steven. That’s just the first two chapters. It's all wonderful.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10824296/1/A-Crystal-Heart-s-Easy-to-Break-Baby A Crystal Heart's Easy to Break, Baby]]'' by The Qing
* Crossover with: ''Anime/SpaceDandy''
* Recommended by saltin, meme-asaurus
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': An unwelcome and Dandy face from Pearl's past returns in pursuit of a rare and terrible menace that could spell the end of Beach City. Unfortunately for her, Steven thinks that he's a pretty cool guy. A hilarious and heartbreaking Space Adventure in Space...on Earth.
* ''Comments'': Strong characterization and chemistry among the cast members show that this crossover's got promise.
** Imagine Ronaldo coming into contact with alien robots. Now imagine Ronaldo coming into contact with ''one'' alien robot. Imagine that robot was QT. Imagine Ronaldo interrogating QT in the middle of the beach. Imagine QT becoming annoyed with Ronaldo. It all happens in this fic, and it's all wonderful.
** And just in time for the Holiday Season, a [[BlatantLies completely sincere and heartwarming]] Christmas special called [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10916539/1/The-Gift-of-the-Dandy The Gift of the Dandy]].
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12158092/1/Gems-are-Unbreakable Gems are Unbreakable]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6210783/The-Black-Mage-of-Phantasm The Black Mage of Phantasm]]
* Recommended by: Silentghost
* Status: Ongoing
* Crossover with: ''Franchise/JoJosBizarreAdventure''
* Synopsis: Steven Universe and The Gems have saved the world so many times in the past, but now a new monster is rising in their town. Steven has to face off against a man unlike any opponent he has battled against so far. And what does a purple-haired teenager have to do with any of this? Steven doesn't know, but one thing's certain. He'll need everyone's help if he wants to save his home.
* Comments: A dark crossover where Josuke Higashikata is transported to the world of ''Steven Universe'' along with [[spoiler:Yoshikage Kira]]. Every character sticks to their personalities and each chapter is an absolute blast to read.
* Tropes Page [[Fanfic/GemsAreUnbreakable here]]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11631833/1/A-Gem-in-the-Rough A Gem in the Rough]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6057238/drillmaster drillmaster]]
* Recommended by: Tropers/ClipboardFox22
* Status: Complete
* Crossover with: ''Manga/OnePiece''
* Synopsis: When Steven accidentally activates an ancient Gem weapon, he finds himself on the Grand Line on the ship of the Mr. 5 Pair heading for Little Garden. How will they react to a youth that fell out of the sky? How will this impact the quest to save Alabasta? What will the Gems do to get Steven back?
* Comments: Adorable crossover with the world of ''One Piece'' that not only keeps everyone in character and in focus, but even manages to redeem several of the QuirkyMinibossSquad of Baroque Works.
* Now has a sequel: ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11893050/1/Gems-Without-Measure-A-Pirate-s-Treasure Gems Without Measure; A Pirate's Treasure]]''.
* Trope page [[Fanfic/AGemInTheRough here]].
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4388363/chapters/9961877 Gem Tales]] by Harmonic Halcyon
* Recommended by: Ruise
* Crossover with: Classic fairy tales (Currently ''Beauty and the Beast'')
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: A prisoner in an enchanted castle, bound by a spell that can only be broken by trust in the very person who holds her captive. Golden apples, feasts that never grow cold or stale, and a fatal rose. Transformations: Princesses disguised as monsters, and monsters who become queens. Fairy tales featuring Gems as villains and heroines.
* Comments: I'm not actually sure if this is a direct crossover of some particular version of Beauty and the Beast that I'm unfamiliar with, but it seems to use some of its own plot elements to suit Jasper and Lapis's unique situation in canon, and it's pretty good in its own right.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4686350/chapters/10697609 The Head and The Heart]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/twistedthicket1/pseuds/twistedthicket1 twistedthicket1]]
* Recommended by: SeanDevine
* Crossover with: {{Series/Sherlock}}
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: John Watson entered the Gem War not expecting to return home. When he's critically injured and saved by all things by one of his enemies, he must learn that sometimes, sides are not nearly so black and white. Sherlock Holmes is a full Gem, living as a detective in London. He's both in many ways what John (and his newfound powers) need, and yet quite possibly everything they should avoid. A Gem and a half-Gem, living together... They might just possibly be the answer when the uneasy peace is threatened between Gems and Humans by a madman who merely wants to watch everything burn.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4659393 Lars Meets the Groke]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/BarracudaHeart/pseuds/BarracudaHeart BarracudaHeart]]
* Recommended by: AVeryGayEarlGrey
* Crossover with: Moomins
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: While wandering lost in the woods of Beach City, Lars encounters a strange, frightening creature that freezes everything it touches. But is there really anything to fear?
* Comments: I grew up in Sweden for four years of my childhood, am all too familiar with Moomins, and was super excited to see my favorite fanfic author was familiar with them too. Mårran, the Groke, scared the hell out of me as a kid, she still does, but I feel bad she's so lonely too. Two charming shows with scary elements deserve to be together!
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11017019/1/A-Name-and-The-Forest A Name and The Forest]]'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/281125/HVK HVK]]''
* Recommended by: EnigmusPrime
* Status: Oneshot
* Crossover with: ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}''
* Synopsis: Steven, through unspecified circumstances, wanders a forest with the company of the brutal but warm-hearted giant robot; his new friend puts on an act of being mean and scary, but Steven knows Sugilite. He knows all about big things that everyone thinks is scary, and he knows how to get through to them.
* Comments: A pleasant character piece between Steven Universe and Grimlock.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4505934/chapters/10246662 The Resurrection Stone]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent Completely Different]]
* Recommended by: KeeperofTales, Ruise
* Crossover with: ''Literature/HarryPotter''
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: When Steven Universe turns eleven, he's utterly excited for his chance to attend Hogwarts, the school that he's heard so much about from his- well, 'family members' is probably the best way to describe them all. But there's a lot he hasn't been told about the magical world he's finally entering. There's a darkness lurking beneath the surface, and if he is to survive, Steven is going to have to learn just how much of an impact the past can have on the present.
* Comments: Brings in the theme of equality between the two heritages/worlds from Steven Universe and applies it the world of Harry Potter. Memory Charms are still disturbing, magic folk are still somewhat clueless of the muggle world, magic does not solve everything (but the wizarding folk are not rendered idiots), and Steven is still Steven in the midst of it all. Also a point of the author to show how Pearl is in the same position of Canon Snape and does it 1000% percent better.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5541599/chapters/12783695 Stone Cold]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Intern_Seraph/pseuds/Intern_Seraph Intern_Seraph]]
* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
* Crossover with: {{Videogame/Undertale}}
* Status: Hiatus
* Synopsis: Your name is Steven Quartz Universe, and you should have listened to Pearl when she warned you against climbing Mt Ebott.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11743304/1/Team-Universe Team Universe]]'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/7471826/finalhour0 finalhour0]]''
* Recommended by: {{N8han11}}
* Crossover with: ''VideoGame/TeamFortress2''
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: The Crystal Gems aren't the only ones who protect humanity. Nine 'specialized' individuals have been honorary members of their crew since 1972. It's time for you to meet the team once again, but now they have a new addition.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11101064/1/Transforming-The-Universe Transforming The Universe]]'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1247919/Dalek-Prime Dalek Prime]]''
* Recommended by: EnigmusPrime
* Status: Ongoing
* Crossover with: ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}''
* Synopsis: The Decepticons have discovered an ancient Gem machine that could could give them total domination across the galaxy and they'll crush anyone who stands between them and their victory to have it. Now the Autobots and the Crystal Gems must unite despite their shared distrust of one another if they are to stop Megatron from achieving his goal of conquest over the universe.
''Fanfic/UniverseFalls'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2995713/MiniJen MiniJen]]''
* ''Recommended by'': RockRaider, Crossover-Enthusiast
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* Crossover with: ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls''
* Official Synopsis: What if, instead of Beach City, the Crystal Gems had settled down in a little backwoods town just west of weird? What if, upon coming to Gravity Falls for the summer, Dipper and Mabel were to befriend Steven and Connie? How would they fare against the combined threats of merciless Homeworld Gems and a certain triangular demon? Find out what happens when magic and mystery combine...
''Fanfic/{{Universetale}}'' by ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/PitViperOfDoom/pseuds/PitViperOfDoom PitViperOfDoom]]''
* ''Recommended by'': nixlheimr, Crossover-Enthusiast, lettergirlmj, Treguard,
* ''Status'': Dormant
* Crossover with: {{Videogame/Undertale}}
* Synopsis: When the barrier comes crashing down, the Crystal Gems are the first to notice. As it happens, the world that the Monsters rejoin is fairly accustomed to the presence of magical beings. This can only be a good thing, if Steven is any judge.
* Comments: Don't let the (admittedly strange) choice of Second Person put you off. One of the few fictions where Frisk retains the ability to Save... and some people notice quickly.
** It's seemingly been abandoned, though the eleven chapters that are there are well worth the read. A quick warning, though; Lars has been given a slight RonTheDeathEater treatment (there's no way he'd be ''that'' rude to someone he's barely met, even if they were different species). He's only in one or two chapters though, so it shouldn't be that much of a problem.
Fanfic/AWandForSteven by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1541014/ShayneT ShayneT]]
* Recommended by: {{Tropers/Drillmaster}}
* Crossover with: ''Literature/HarryPotter''
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Passing through the Veil to a world not his own, Steven Universe finds himself in a world of wizards, where he is forced to learn a different kind of magic to survive.
* Comments: A cute story that adds Steven to the world of Harry Potter and shows how he would handle the same situations with the main cast of characters. The characters are written well and enough attention is given to a Hogwarts that has been affected with the likes of Amethyst roaming around. Though it sticks rather close to canon initially, it has finally started to add its own twists to the mix starting with the Goblet of Fire part of the story. (Not to say there weren't liberties taken before, but it has truly started to affect the plot by this point.)
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11534931/1/Different-Doctors-Meet-a-Most-Unique-Universe Different Doctors Meet a Most Unique Universe]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3456769/SONGUE SONGUE]]
* Recommended by: {{Tropers/TTFan}}
* Crossover with: ''Series/DoctorWho''
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Maybe what Steven's universe need is just another rebellious alien dropping by...
* Comments: An ongoing story that gives equal focus to both the Doctor and the Gems, expertly inserting one of his incarnations into the story without making it feel too forced. Characterization is strong, particularly in the second chapter, which features a conversation between [[Creator/DavidTennant 10]] and a grieving Pearl that feels ripped straight out of both shows.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Dark Fics]]
''Stories focused on making the series darker, and/or exploring the darker aspects of the series.''
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4800203/chapters/10986986 Pearl]] by
[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/OneHitWondersAnonymous/pseuds/OneHitWondersAnonymous One Hit Wonders Anonymous]]
* Recomended by: zanyotaku
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Pearl is a manufactured gem who finds herself born into cruelty before she knew anything different. When she is found to be a defective model, she is cast aside to be destroyed, as is customary, but a factory worker has a different idea. Suddenly Pearl finds herself locked in Homeworld's underground gem-fighting rings and must learn to survive, or be crushed.
* Comments: A dark take on Pearl's origin story back on Homeworld. The fic is still in its early stages, but already looks to be an interesting, suspenseful, and dark exploration of what Homeworld might be like, especially for a 'defective Pearl'. The world-building feels believable, and the OCs are memorable in their own right, and many moments have been downright chilling so far. Definitely worth checking out.
** Update: It's a finished fic now with an equally gripping sequel in the works: [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5267354/chapters/12154148 Caustic]].
* Tags: DarkFic, Distrubing Themes, Alternate Origin Story, OCs, Dystopia
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5267354/chapters/12154148 Caustic]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/OneHitWondersAnonymous/pseuds/OneHitWondersAnonymous One Hit Wonders Anonymous]]
* Recomended by: zanyotaku
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: A sequel fic to the above, this fic starts detailing Pearl's new life with Rose Quartz and the slow journey to heal herself, both inside and out.
* Comments: Another fairly dark-toned fic in the works picking up where "Pearl" left off. If you enjoyed the previous fic and feel up for even more pathos definitely make this a fic to read. For fans of dark fics, I really can't recommend this series enough.
* Tags: DarkFic, Alternate Origin Story, Drug Use, OCs, Dystopia
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10392827/1/SU-Bad-Endings SU Bad Endings]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5590529/tdovadst tdovadst]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Dead
* Synopsis: [[DownerEnding Bad endings]] [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin to Steven Universe episodes.]] ** WARNING - CHARACTER DEATHS ** (Rated T for violence and deaths of course.)
* Comments: A cute series of oneshots where Steven dies horribly (or at least, the Crystal Gems can’t save the day) in each canon episode. This troper’s favorite is “Together Breakfast,” where [[spoiler:Steven gets possessed by the evil smoke spirit [[ShootTheShaggyDog and Pearl has to stab him to death.]]]] Feel free to review; the author is open to suggestions.
* Tags: DarkFic, Character Death
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/7568827/chapters/17218999 Three Dead, One Missing]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Doc_Cairo/pseuds/Doc_Cairo Doc_Cairo]]
* Recommended by: CCIB
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Detective Zeke Strahm has been on many a crime scene. Even the clean cuts through the burglar's bones don't seem that unusual to him. What bothers him is the unexplained disappearance of the victims' daughter. And more so, the strange beings he encounters while searching for her.
* Comments: Connie goes missing after her parents are murdered, and one detective goes in way over his head trying to find her.
** Before you ask, [[spoiler: yes, it's ''[[Franchise/TheSlenderManMythos that]]'' [[Blog/SeekingTruth Zeke Strahm]]. Sort of.]]
* Tags: DarkFic, [[spoiler: Alternate Origin Story]], Major Character Death
The Wrath of Topaz by Starcharter-75
* Recommended by Awesome Waffles
* Fic has been deleted. If you find a link for it, please post it here.
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': An old enemy from the Crystal Gems' past comes back to haunt them in this epic tale of revenge and justice.
** [[FanFic/TheWrathOfTopaz Here is the tropes page.]]
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[[folder: Authors and Sites]]
''Any notable creators/writers/fanfiction sites. Note: Please make sure that the author in question had made more than one story.''
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/8526415/0TheCluster0 0TheCluster0]]
* Recommended by nixlheimr
** a joint account of several authors recommended here, including (but not limited to) [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/airamcg/pseuds/airamcg airamcg]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent CompletelyDifferent]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CoreyWW/pseuds/CoreyWW CoreyWW]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/DrJekyl/pseuds/DrJekyl DrJekyl]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/FourFaces/pseuds/FourFaces FourFaces]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Swordtheguy/pseuds/Swordtheguy SwordTheGuy]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheBlindBandit/ TheBlindBandit]]
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2551208/BarracudaHeart BarracudaHeart]]
* Recommended by AVeryGayEarlGrey, CoreyWWilliams
** Well written stories usually centered around the teens of Beach City. Chock full of good humor and emotion.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2996061/ABirdWhoSquawks ABirdWhoSquawks]]
* Recommended by Westing1992
[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheBlindBandit/ TheBlindBandit]]
* Recommended by Unfamiliar Familiar, nixlheimr
** Mostly pre-series fics focusing on Pearl and Rose, but recently excellent Garnet-centric stories as well.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent CompletelyDifferent]]
* Recommended by meme-asaurus, nixlheimr
** Makes a good fraction of the stories on this page.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5293869/Crystal-Gem-Goddess Crystal-Gem-Goddess]]
* Recommended by Awesome Waffles
** She quit, [[TenMinuteRetirement but came back.]]
[[https://fakesuepisodes.tumblr.com Fake Steven Universe Episodes]]
* Recommended by Troper/{{mariic}}, Crossover-Enthusiast
** ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin.
** Elaborating on the above, the episodes that come out of this blog are either hilarious concepts or things that sound like they could be actual episodes, and they're all wonderful.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2418314/Kimblee-Whitehead Kimblee Whitehead]]
* Recommended by Awesome Waffles
[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Phantomrose96 Phantomrose96]]
* Recommended by Unfamiliar Familiar
** Prolific author of the popular fic [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4409723 Tourmaline]].
[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/PTlikesTea/pseuds/PTlikesTea PTlikesTea]]
* Recommended by just_the_worst, Shadowedstormy, Unfamiliar Familiar, fsdfsdfsd
** This author is writing an excellent currently ongoing series of ficlets centring around the pre-series plight of pearls in general, as well as an origin story for our Pearl. Extremely haunting and well written, focusing on Pearls on Homeworld, and Rose Quartz slowly becoming disillusioned with Homeworld. The worldbuilding is excellent, the ideas are sound, and it's fascinating to read.
** Warnings: Although her work is never graphic, several of her stories cover triggering subjects such as slavery, BodyHorror, objectification, and non-con.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Shujinkakusama/pseuds/Shujinkakusama Shujinkakusama]]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Ruise}}
** For all your Pearlnet needs.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/the_sockpuppet/ the_sockpuppet]]
* Recommended by Unfamiliar Familiar
** Amazing prose, a repertoire of both canon and AU fics exploring a variety of relationships. Amazing take on Lapis in particular.
[[http://stevenuniverse-fanon.wikia.com/wiki/Steven_Universe_Fanon_Wiki The Steven Universe Fanon Wiki]]
* Recommended by Fae-the-Pixie-Queen
** The entire wiki itself is dedicated to fics. While there's a great number of OC-centric fics, they do have a lot of world building there's a lot of depth to some of them. There are some great canon-centered fics, a lot of shipping, an overall diverse range of stories.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3669084/ Trollface-Mastah]]
* Recommended by Ariel Lightning
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4123963/UnKnownSalvation UnKnownSalvation]]
* Recommended by guardianemessiah
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[[folder: General Fics]]
''Stories focused on the family and the friendly relationships of the cast. Plot-focused stories or light day-in-the-life stories. Pretty much anything that isn't focused on romance.''
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3709729 Aftermath of an Annoucement]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/HerenorThereNearnorFar HerenorThereNearnorFar]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairing: Rose[=/=]Greg, obviously. [[AbsenteeActor Note that Greg does not appear in this fic.]]
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Rose Quartz has a boyfriend and a terrible, wonderful plan. As of an hour ago her nearest and dearest know about the former.
* ''Comments'': Rose deals with each of the Gems’ {{Angst}} when she makes her relationship with Greg public.
* FriendVersusLover scenario, [[AllLovingHero Rose Quartz handles it the way Rose totally would have]]
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5440058 Astronomy in Reverse]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheBlindBandit/ TheBlindBandit]]
* Recommended by: Unfamiliar Familiar
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Healing, stargazing, and time travel. Or: Steven and Pearl have an important conversation in the wake of Peridot's revelations, and both regain a measure of peace.
* Comments: Touching and sweet story about Steven and Pearl and the state of their relationship as of the Barn Arc.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3666471 Baby Steven and the Gems]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/HailSam/pseuds/HailSam HailSam]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairings: Very light shipping, including Ruby[=/=]Sapphire [[OfficialCouple (for very obvious reasons)]] and [[ToyShip Toddler!Steven[=/=]Toddler!Connie]]
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': We all know how Steven is when he's about 9 or 10 (I'm not sure) but what about just starting out? How did the Gems and Greg act around the newborn baby of Rose's? Let's find out!
* ''Comments'': An Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn version of [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10045627/1/Raising-Steven Raising Steven]], this deals with Baby!Steven having some one-on-one time with each Crystal Gem (along with Greg), [[TimeSkip and then gradually aging him up each chapter.]]
* Tags: {{WAFF}}
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3727753 BEACH CITY'S UNIVERSE: A STEVEN RETROSPECTIVE]] by Bookman230
* Recommended by: powerespect, CoreyWWilliams
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': {Black. Silence, except for the sound of cars driving past. An artsy beginning. And then, as if someone had said ‘Let there be light’, large blocked letters, outlined with stars, burst out of the darkness. When they reach the front of the screen, light extends out of them, filling the screen with a purple tinged space.
* BEACH CITY’S UNIVERSE: A STEVEN RETROSPECTIVE
* Filmed and interviews by Connie Maheswaran
* Intro sequence by Sour Cream, Sadie, and Kiki Pizza}
** Connie makes a documentary interviewing Beach City's residents about Steven. The results may just bring you to tears.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11559571/1/Becoming-One-Origins-of-a-Fusion Becoming One: Origins of a Fusion]] by [=MadameX818=]
* Recommended by: Pren, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Dormant
* Synopsis: A series of one-shots about the first formations of Fusions, first going through all the ones from canon before exploring new pairings.
* Comments: Highly recommended for any Fusion fan, with fantastic descriptions of how the gems' personalities combine, as well as quite creative OC fusions once the author ran out of canon ones.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11395895/1/blank-canvas blank canvas]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4157181/puertoricanjane puertoricanjan]]
* Recommended by: Masterweaver
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': "Try to look punk," Vidalia says.
* ''Comments'': A nice one-shot about old friends reuniting, as an artist contemplates her muse.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10985460/1/Broken-Pencils Broken Pencils]] by BarracudaHeart
* Recommended by AVeryGayEarlGrey, CoreyWWilliams
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Steven and Sadie learn Lars is suffering from depression in the most unfortunate way, and struggle to make sense of it all while trying to help him.
* Comments: A surprisingly sophisticated approach to mental illness and suicide in fanfiction, well written and with fantastic character representation. Very heartbreaking sometimes, but it still keeps that Steven Universe sweetness without getting in the way of the darker subjects. There's a tiny bit of shipping in it with Lars and Sadie, but it's not a main focus, and is very subdued (So I put it in general, if that's ok)
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11500922/1/cacophony cacophony]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4240030/bendergurl123 bendergurl123]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': The events of “Keeping it Together” from the Hand Cluster’s perspective.
* ''Comments'': Brief. Creepy. Heartbreaking.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12164733/1/Change Change]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2589723/Zeta-The-Sixth Zeta the Sixth]]
* Recommended by Hello101
* Status: Complete.
* ''Synopsis:'' Pink Diamond's story, from beginning to end. Well, my interpretation anyways.
* ''Comments:'' A very well-done fanfic that looks over the life of Pink Diamond, the youngest of the Diamond Authority. The story does an excellent job of presenting all of the characters as people, especially the main character herself.
FanFic/CleavesCutsAndCracks by Breadless Sandwich
* Recommended by Axorcismy
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Fighting monsters isn't easy but when you know that those monsters used to be like you, it becomes a whole lot harder.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12110900/1/Steven-Universe-Connie-and-the-B-Team Connie and the B Team]] by Feraligreater 328
* Recommended by: Pren
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': With Steven being especially busy with Gem missions, Connie takes to hanging out at the barn with Peridot, Lapis, and a recently redeemed Jasper. And soon they're all embroiled in their own mission to protect the Earth when a bunch of Gem tech starts attacking the city.
* ''Comments'': If you can get past the vagueness regarding what Jasper's doing there[[note]]Although the story does give a few clues, just enough to imagine how it went, implying that it happened after Steven healed her [[spoiler:from the Corruption she contracted in ''Earthlings'']].[[/note]], this is quite a fun story with tons of great development for all four characters. It also has one of the better takes on a post-HeelFaceTurn Jasper out there, portraying her as still ''very'' rough around the edges and constantly struggling to not revert to bad habits. Plus, all the Gem tech is quite creative and leads to some very unpredictable and engaging fight scenes.
** Now has its own [[Fanfic/ConnieAndTheBTeam trope page]].
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/7746817 The Connie Maheswaran Fanclub (Or: How Connie Became the Most Popular Topic in School After She Pulled a Sword Out of Lion in Front of Literally Everyone)]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CoreyWW CoreyWWW]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Connie finds out that pulling swords out of magical animals in a school hallway with everyone watching can cause people to treat you differently. A Spinoff/Sequel to [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6892696/chapters/16247225 the Lion chapter of Xenopology]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent CompletelyDifferent.]] A series about Connie dealing with her newfound fame and how it affects her other school friends, Jeff and Peedee, as well as everyone else around her.
* ''Comments'': [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin The title rings true.]]
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11300816/1/Combined-Perspectives Combined Perspectives]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3351409/carolnegate carolnegate]]
* Recommended by: Tangerineandpuce, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': A look into the thoughts and feelings of each fusion that's appeared in the series.
* ''Comments'': The author does a skillful job of writing from the perspectives of each fusion, portraying them as their own composite beings, not quite single individuals, yet more than just multiple beings sharing one body. They also do a really great job of highlighting the differences between each fusion based on the personalities of and relationships between their component individuals. It should also be noted that the first six chapters of this fic were written just before Stevenbomb 2.0, which gave us alot more insight into the nature of fusion, yet the fic still makes sense, and in some ways, even more so afterwards.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4712321 Corrupted, Corrosive]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/kiiouex/pseuds/kiiouex kiiouex]]
* Signed by Dragon Elexus, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': "You don't know your own name?" He asks and he sounds heartbroken on your behalf. You will never let a single bad thing befall this child. (Or, the Centipeetle is the first gem to be fixed once Steven figures out how, but she has been broken so long she is unsure of many things).
[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/5044786 Crosswalk]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/BarracudaHeart/pseuds/BarracudaHeart BarracudaHeart]]
* Recommended by: AVeryGayEarlGrey, CoreyWWilliams
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After getting hit by a car, Lars catches the attention of Dr. Maheswaran, who is both annoyed by him, but also inexplicably concerned about his personal life.
* ''Comments'': Creative story that makes two entirely different characters interact in a very believable way. The development of the two main characters, Dr. Maheswaran, and Lars is great, and the resolution to the underlying conflict regarding Lars' family life and parents, while a little rushed, is believable and made clear that it's not a 'happily ever after' scenario. I absolutely adore the relationship between the Maheswarans and Lars, who is involuntarily dragged into their family, and their individual interactions.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3806995 The crystal gems read Marx and decide to destroy capitalism]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/PostTeenager PostTeenager]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Unknown
* ''Synopsis'': [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin The crystal gems read Marx and decide to destroy capitalism.]]
* ''Comments'': For the love of God, [[MST3KMantra don’t take this one seriously.]]
* Tags: Straight-up CrackFic
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4479557/chapters/10183385 Day 7]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/VsaFic/pseuds/VsaFic VsaFic]]
* Recommended by: fruitstripegum
* ''Synopsis'': Pearl used to tell herself she’d be happy as ever if she saw Rose again. 700 years into the future, Steven’s physical form passes away, and Rose is suddenly back. Many things have changed, and expectations end up not matching reality. At all. An account of the first seven days after Steven has passed away and Rose has abruptly returned.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4365575 Divine Comedy]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/teqnique/pseuds/teqnique Teqnique]]
* Recommended by Orbiting, Unfamiliar Familiar
* Status: One-shot
* Synopsis: Steven gets a chance to talk to Sardonyx. She knows a lot more than he's willing to hear.
-->''"Pearl and Garnet are an ''act''. A real show-stopper. They're a performance that's been going on for longer than you've been alive, kid, and I'm their encore."''
* Comments: One of the few fics analyzing Sardonyx as a person in her own right.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4297863 do not fear]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent CompletelyDifferent]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Throughout her long life, Rose Quartz thinks a lot about death. When the time finally comes, she's still not prepared.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/11384934 Do or Dye]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CoreyWW/pseuds/CoreyWW CoreyWW]]
* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Steven asks Connie for help after he dyes his hair pink... and immediately regrets it. But Connie is more concerned about why he decided to do it in the first place.
* Comments: The fic is actually a continuation of [[http://bluewingart.tumblr.com/post/162336765406/a-comic-that-has-been-delayed-for-a-little-time-p this comic]], but can be read on its own. As for the fic itself, it's a short one shot about Steven's issues and Connie reassuring him (after finding out what's wrong, of course). Really sweet ending.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11460512/1/Don-t-Even-Bother Don't Even Bother]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6889397/GlassHawk GlassHawk]]
* Recommended by: Bored_Man
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Completely overwhelmed with guilt and resentment over Garnet and Pearl's feud, Steven runs away from home. One problem: there isn't exactly anywhere to go. But what if, by pure coincidence, he was to meet the person (or gem) he least expected, the enemy? At least, who he used to consider the enemy. Begins after Ep. 63 "Cry for Help."
* Comments: While 'Catch and Release' was aired 11 chapters into this story, the characterization of Peridot is spot-on all throughout this fic. If this were how it happened in canon, I would have accepted it heartily.
* Tags: Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Family
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11147363/1/End-of-Trip End of Trip]] by Bookman230
* Recommended by powerespect
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Buck Dewey's always wanted a sibling. But best not to get greedy with the universe, you know? A Buck and Steven bonding fic.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11887819/1/Fission Fission]] by Katrina S. Forest
* Recommended by: Pren
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Beyond their fusion experiments, Homeworld was doing something even worse with the opposite, splitting one gem into two. And on a trip to the kindergarten, Pearl stumbles into it...
* Comments: It's a surprisingly character-deep story, with several chapters before we even see just what the two halves of Pearl are like. But it's all well-written enough that you won't mind the wait, and once it comes, it's worth it.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11146368/1/Forging-Ahead Forging Ahead]] by BarracudaHeart
* Recommended by AVeryGayEarlGrey, CoreyWWilliams
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A continuation of 'Broken Pencils', set months after the first story, with Lars still struggling with depression on a day to day basis. During a rougher day, he stays home, and Steven spends the day with him, in hopes to help him move forward in the long run.
* Comments: A really good sequel to a really good fic, I just read it all in one night. I think the author is writing from a personal standpoint, because how he/she writes out depression and mental illness hits me really close to home and feels really accurate to how it feels for someone who's suffering from it. We get some nice character development from Lars, and I guess the author wanted to add Ronaldo Fryman in after that big history reveal in Horror Club, because he plays a big part in this story. A lot of the story's plot is run by personal headcanon it seems, but it's pretty sweet and down-to-earth. Once again, a little bit of Lars and Sadie shipping, but it's not crucial to the main plot (though it's really kinda cute in this one).
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/8152975/chapters/18684652 Fusion Family]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheOneAndOnly1993/pseuds/TheOneAndOnly1993 TheOneAndOnly1993]]
* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: In a freak accident, the Crystal Gems obtain several new members to their team: their Fusions! From Ruby and Sapphire, to Smoky, Sugilite, Opal, and even Alexandrite, they're all free and their own independent Gems. But in spite of their nature as Fusions, these radically different personalities will need to work together and learn how to function not only as a team, but as a family too.
* Comments: This fic takes the idea of "what if the Fusions could exist at the same time as their components" and runs with it, creating a wonderful and funny story about the Gems and their Fusions, and how they react to the sudden appearance of their new "teammates". The fic itself has incredible promise: Everyone's in character, how they act around each other is quickly established, everyone is given some spotlight (even Peridot and Lapis, who have nothing to do with the Fusions, are included), and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking "Fusion" is capitalized]]. And this is just the first six chapters, which the author says is only the ''prologue.''
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4212204 Her Page's Progress]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/KaleidoscopeKreation KaleidoscopeKreation]]
* Recommended by: Unfamiliar Familiar
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: After 'Sworn to the Sword', Connie continues to train under Pearl's tutelage. But neither teacher nor pupil would have guessed that a shared love of stabbing holograms could be so conducive to emotional growth. A series of loosely connected one-shots, progressing along with the series.
* Comments: Wonderfully written Connie and Pearl interactions and mentor-student relationship.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12452026/1/Hold-The-Phone Hold the Phone]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1105126/sushigal007 sushigal007]]
* Recommended by: Tropers/CommanderPeepidot
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: With Pearl and Garnet out on a special mission, Amethyst introduces Steven to the art of prank calling. While unsure about the morality of it at first, Steven later comes to enjoy it and the two continue at the barn, where Peridot and Lapis get involved in the fun. But Peridot crosses the line when she tries to impress Amethyst by stealing the phone and prank calling Pearl in the middle of her mission with Garnet. Now Pearl teams up with Amethyst for their own prank call for Peridot to teach her a lesson.
* Comments: A humorous prompt turned into what could arguably be mistaken for a real episode due to how well it's written. Notably, it makes sure to avert the problem in "Too Far", that is, Amethyst's encouraging of bad behavior being ignored. Also, the ending is overdone, but hilarious!
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1473043 Hologram.]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/ArtemisPanthar/pseuds/ArtemisPanthar ArtemisPanthar]]
* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Complete.
* Synopsis: The events of the episode "Steven the Swordfighter" told from the perspective of the hologram.
* Comments: It's an old fic, but wonderfully well written, and ''will'' make care about Holo-Pearl by the end of it.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3681837 Homecalling]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/GabeTheTrickster GabeTheTrickster]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': It was freezing. Peridot pulled the old rag, she had found earlier, tighter around her body. They would have called or searched for her, if they won over the Crystal Gems… right? But if there wasn’t any signal yet, it meant, they were defeated. Or maybe Jasper really did care more for bringing Rose Quartz to Homeworld. At least she would get the respect she wanted then. Yellow Diamond would be satisfied. And then they would get her away from this place. A oneshot I wrote very emotionally unstable at 4 am. Inspired [[http://discount-supervillain.tumblr.com/post/115282969412/click-message-repeats-peridot-to-homeworld by this fanart.]] Enjoy!
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4719974 The Homeworld In My Head]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/LadyRavenEye/pseuds/LadyRavenEye Lady Raven Eye]]
* Signed by Dragon Elexus, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Lapis reflects on what Homeworld was like before.
* ''Comments'': ''Very'' short, but effective nonetheless.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3542825/chapters/7798661 How to Turn an Angry Space Alien Into Your New Aunt With the Power of Friendship or Whatever by Steven Universe]] by Mattecat
* Recommended by powerespect, Malconvoker, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': After the events of Jail Break, Peridot is captured by the Crystal Gems. Steven tries to win her over.
* Comment: Anyone clamoring for a Peridot redemption arc should check this one out.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/9296291/chapters/21069080 Just A Normal Coffee Shop]] by airamcg, [=CompletelyDifferent=], [=CoreyWW=], and [=FourFaces=]
* Recommended by nixlheimr
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': It was Monday, June 19th. Just another normal day at the coffee shop. Lapis is bored. Peridot is having endless struggles with the wi-fi. And Steven is super nervous for his date with Connie. He feels like he's forgotten something— something very important...
* Comments: [[NeverTrustATitle Things are not]] [[NeverTrustATrailer what they seem]].
* Tags: College AU, Coffee Shop AU, [[spoiler: Not Actually An AU]]
* [[Fanfic/JustANormalCoffeeShop Now With Its Own Tropes Page!!]]
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4238436/chapters/9588873 Learning to Breathe Underwater]] by Roads and Burrows
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Ruise}}, Unfamiliar Familiar, HappyMan, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' A mysterious break-in at an underwater lab facility leads to Steven and the Crystal Gems recovering an injured, hurting, and mistrustful Lapis Lazuli, and Steven insists on enlisting his family to try and help Lapis get back on her feet and deal with the loss of everything she's ever known. But with Peridot on the loose playing mad scientist, a swarm of Homeworld robots gunning for the Crystal Gems and any Gem associated with them, Jasper still at large, and evidence piling up that Malachite is still badly affecting Lapis, will Steven be able to help his new friend without exposing his loved ones to a whole host of terrible dangers? Good thing Steven's loved ones are no slouches when it comes to dealing with serious trouble...
* Comments: Story-driven, packed with really great comedy and dialogue, and attention and meaningful roles given to just about every character, Gem, human and other. Steven in particular is spot-on in his portrayal.
** [[Fanfic/LearningToBreatheUnderwater Here its tropes page.]]
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4831247 Lithification]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/airamcg/pseuds/airamcg airamcg]]
* Recommended by: nixlheimr
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Whenever Pearl got upset, she would run off to places no one could hurt her. But this time, she had nowhere to go. There was no place on Earth that hadn't been tainted by the memory of Rose. (It was Peridot who found her sobbing in the strawberry battlefield.)
* Comments: Written way before ''Catch and Release'' aired, it's aged well in terms of Pearl's and Peridot's characterizations.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5951614/chapters/13680055 Little Rebellions]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent/pseuds/CompletelyDifferent CompletelyDifferent]]
* Recommended by: nixlheimr
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Not all Pearls have the chance to run off to another planet and take up arms. Not all fights are grand and romantic. These are the little rebellions - little, but just as defiant.
* Comments: It starts out as little oneshots focusing on a different Pearl every chapter, but the stories are masterfully interwoven into a larger narrative.
* [[Fanfic/LittleRebellions Now with its own Tropes page!]]
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3662058 Logic and Emotion]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Bookman230 Bookman230]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Hate. Noun. Intense hostility and aversion usually deriving from fear, anger, or sense of injury. Or: extreme dislike or antipathy. Hate. Verb. To feel extreme enmity toward. Hate. Undefinable. My take on Peridot's crash landing to Earth.
* ''Comments'': The StrawVulcan dorito has a bit of a VillainousBreakdown. Set roughly fifteen seconds after Peridot escapes during “Jail Break.”
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11398240/1/Long-Term Long Term]] by Phantomrose96
* Recommended by: fruitstripegum
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In an effort to clean out Amethyst's room, Steven stumbles upon an old planner of Pearl's. It has entries dating back to Pearl's days in Homeworld, and Steven is eager to start using it again. But he can't explain why his birthday has been marked all the way in 2081.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/7811854/chapters/17827000 Long-Term Memories]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Swordtheguy/pseuds/Swordtheguy SwordTheGuy]]
* Recommended by: Siempie, nixlheimr
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Over five-thousand years ago, after the dust of the Gem Rebellion had settled, only four Gems still stood on Earth. Steven Universe, the son of the Crystal Gem's heroic leader, Pearl, the determined protector, Amethyst, the Earth-made Gem, and Spinel, the kind-hearted Gem, who tends to fade into the background. And together they continue that legacy, even today. Or at least, that's what Steven always remembered being told. However, as Steven and Connie are quickly finding out, what you remember and what is really true, are sometimes two separate things.
* Pairing(s): Connie/Steven, Amethyst/Peridot.
* ''Comments'': This work is very mystery-focused, without being a cliché detective story. Everyone is in character, the OC is very well-written and developed, and the story features a lot of [[CallBack callbacks]] and FridgeLogic. It is part of a series which diverts from canon after ''Bubbled'', but it can also be read independently.
* [[Fanfic/LongTermMemories Now with a Tropes page]]!
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3985054 Maheswaran Approved]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/sparksofwrite/pseuds/sparksofwrite sparksofwrite]]
* Recommended by: completely different
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': With him, it's easy to pretend you aren’t choked with fear around people. It's easy to forget that you’re expected to be mature but still treated like a child. He doesn’t just make you happy; he makes you want to be happy.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4270452 'On the Care and Maintenance of Human Bodies' by Steven Universe and Connie Maheswaran]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent Completely Different]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': If you're an ageless magical space gemstone, accidentally switching bodies with a human teenager can come as a huge shock. But thankfully, this excellent how-to guide has your back! With advice on such essential topics such as 'organic bodily functions', 'pain management' and 'social ''faux pas'' avoidance', ‘''On the Care and Maintenance of Human Bodies''’ is a must for anyone trying to navigate the confusing world of organic life! Related Titles: ''How Not To Kill Anyone (Including Yourself!) With Newly Received Gem Powers'' and 'Super-Heroics for Newbies''.
* ''Comments'': FreakyFridayFlip time with the Crystal Gems and the Cool Kids.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/9532025/chapters/21554183 Paragon]], by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Kitsune_Heart/pseuds/Kitsune_Heart Kitsune Heart]].
* Recommended by Hello101
* Status: In-Progress
* ''Synopsis'': It is impossible. It is unthinkable. Only a diamond can cut another diamond. But Rose Quartz kept so many secrets. As the Corruption song rings out across the beach, Steven steps forward and, in desperation, he sings back. And the Corruption...stops. To save the Earth and find out what he really is, Steven makes a deal. Fourteen years of his life. And, oh. What can happen in fourteen years....
* ''Comments:'' The story has yet to reveal a great deal of the finer details on what happened during Steven's years away on his side of things. Almost none of the Crystal Gems react well to Steven leaving, also (okay, that's a lie. None of them, or Connie, or Greg, react well).
* Now has its own page [[Fanfic/{{Paragon}} Here!]]
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10733734/1/Pearl-and-the-Manga-of-Corruption Pearl and the Manga of Corruption]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5356988/Weaver-the-8th Weaver the 8th]]
* Recommended by: Wolfenlied
* Status: Completed
* ''Synopsis'': A short little scene between Steven and Pearl where she feels a certain series of manga Steven reads is corrupting his sense of what is proper to do when defending innocence.
* Comments: This truly was a rather hilarious story of Pearl's absurd reasons for disapproving of Steven's choice in reading. It truly sounds like something from the show. It's a short little scene, but is well worth the read.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4284786 Pearl Steals a Tater Tot]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/PK1312 PK1312]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Pearl accidentally leaves the Beach City Breadbasket with a package of tater tots she didn't pay for. It doesn't go well for her.
* ''Comments'': Ever wanted an episode where Pearl [[SanitySlippage just gradually becomes paranoid over nothing and freaks out?]] This one's for you. PlayedForLaughs.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11545909/1/Peridot-Vs-The-World Peridot vs. the World]] by Lone Erotic Wanderer
* Recommended by: Pren
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Between-episodes sketches of Peridot being introduced to various aspects of human society, and how it helps win her over.
* Comments: Peridot is beautifully in character, and the author has quite an imagination in coming up with things for her to react to. And much like the show itself, it gradually builds up its own story which is quite involving.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6638785 Peridot's Super Stupendous Fanfiction]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Mad_Mutt/pseuds/Mad_Mutt Mad_Mutt]]
* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In an attempt to let out some frustrations, Peridot makes a AU fanfic of her favorite TV show 'Camp Pining Hearts' and casts everyone she knows as the main characters. What wonders lurk in the mind of a green space rock alien? Let's find out.
* Comments: Where do I ''begin?'' Peridot's fanfic is completely SoBadItsGood and [[OutOfCharacter OOC]], and is just completely hilarious. Also:
--> “What the cloding craptastic fudge sickle!?”
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4996102 Pleased To Meet Your Acquaintence]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/zoopdedo zoopdedo]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairing: [[ThePowerOfFriendship Platonic Steven[=/=]Yellow Diamond]]
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': We're all aware of Steven's adorable ability to squirm his way into anyone's heart, no matter how cold and dank the being stands to be. So what happens when he's accidentally teleported to Homeworlds most feared authority, Thine Golden Diamond? Website/FanFictionDotNet link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11542993 here.]]
* ''Comments'': Two things about this fic the reader needs to know: 1) Yellow Diamond is only above two meters tall in this fic. 2) Yellow Diamond is the perfect StraightMan for Steven.
--> '''Steven:''' I'm a Crystal Gem!
--> '''Yellow Diamond:''' Elucidate this concept.
--> '''Steven:''' *TearsOfJoy* With… pleasure. *AirGuitar* If you’re evil and you’re on the rise, you can count on the four of us taking you down!
--> '''Yellow Diamond:''' …I beg your pardon?
--> '''Steven:''' Cause were good and evil neeeever beats us!
--> '''Yellow Diamond:''' …stop this at once.
--> '''Steven:''' …we'll win the fight, and then GO OUT FOR PIZZA!
* Tags: AdultFear clashing with Steven’s PlotArmor
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3670941 Putting It Back Together]] by Completely Different
* Recommended by: powerespect, Unfamiliar Familiar
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': When some ancient and unknown Homeworld technology accidentally erases their memories, the Crystal Gems assume that the amount of time they're missing is insignificant. After-all, for beings that measure their life-span in millennium, thirteen years is trivial. Or normally it is. But it appears that these last thirteen years have been more eventful than the previous thirteen centuries combined, and it becomes clear that the Gems cannot afford to forget any of it. Now, with their leader gone, and saddled with a half-human boy who claims to be her son, they must somehow find a way to restore what they lost.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4876180 The Quartizine Trio]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Spatial/profile Spatial]]
* Recommended by: Perlen297, nixlheimr
* Status: Dormant
* Synopsis: Gem bubbles, homework, and freaking out your parents one magical-sibling-adventure at a time… Life is an Experience for the next generation of Universes: Steven and Connie's three children: Citrine, Cairngorm, and Morion. Episodic series of slice-of-life moments, coming of age journeys, and family drama set in Beach City roughly 20 years after current canon.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10045627/1/Raising-Steven Raising Steven]] by Crystal-Gem-Goddess
* Recommended by Awesome Waffles
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Set 12 years before the start of the series, the Gems must take care of the newest addition to the team while dealing with the loss of their leader in a series of laughs and even a few tears.
* Comments: It's a very cute take on the Gems raising Steven from infancy. The character interactions are endearing, everyone is in character, and it deals with the ups and downs of raising a baby. It was cancelled for a time because the author couldn't deal with out of site backlash, but she has returned and the story is back!
[[http://directorhachi.tumblr.com/post/146635750599/the-ruby-squads-exciting-fun-earth-mission The Ruby Squad's Exciting Fun Earth Mission Adventure]] by [[http://directorhachi.tumblr.com/ directorhachi]]
* Recommended by: CCIB, Crossover-Enthusiast.
* Status: Complete.
* Synopsis: After their search on for Jasper on Neptune comes up nil, Navy, Leggy, Army, Eyeball, and Doc embark on a brand new mission from Yellow Diamond herself. Hijinks ensue.
* Comments: Hit the Diamond wasn't enough Ruby Squad for you? This fic is hilarious, and their interactions with Steven are adorable.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5650294/chapters/13013254 Sapphire's Pearl]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/GreyLiliy/pseuds/GreyLiliy GreyLiliy]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine, Pren, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Garnet gets a surprise visit from a Homeworld Gem who’s looked long and far for her master. And now that she’s found her, nothing short of getting poofed is going to get her to leave!
* Comments: A great balance of humor and drama much like the show itself, with everyone's reactions to the unusual new arrival nicely varied and all in character.
* Also on [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11716747/1/Sapphire-s-Pearl Fanfiction.net]].
* Tags: Original Character(s)
FanFic/SeedsOfRebellion by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/airamcg/pseuds/airamcg airamcg]]
* Recommended by: Unfamiliar Familiar
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Even the smallest things can send ripples throughout the cosmos and cause the Great Gem Rebellion. --a collection of interconnected 100-word drabbles and poems about the gems before they were The Crystal Gems.
* Comments: Has an interesting take on Homeworld and gem fusion lore, while building up a plot on how the rebellion came to be. Chapters are really short, but packs a lot of punch and info in those 100 words.
** [[FanFic/SeedsOfRebellion Now with its own page!]]
FanFic/SelaginellaLepidophylla by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/8526415/0TheCluster0 0TheCluster0]] OR [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/DrJekyl/pseuds/DrJekyl DrJekyl]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent CompletelyDifferent]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheBlindBandit/ TheBlindBandit]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/airamcg/pseuds/airamcg airamcg]] (also featuring a chapter by
[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Swordtheguy/pseuds/Swordtheguy SwordTheGuy]])
* Recommended by: nixlheimr
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: The Crystal Gems have often thought that everything would be so much easier if Rose had never left, that everything would be so much better if she could somehow come back. Unfortunately, reality isn't quite that simple.
* Comments: An original flavor deconstruction of the "What if Rose Quartz comes back?" plot.
** [[FanFic/SelaginellaLepidophylla Now with its own page!]]
[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/8243746 Sitting With You Don't Cost Nothin']] by CookiezIV
* Recommended by: fruitstripegum
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': What started as an innocent conversation about music paves the way to a larger and scarier topic--the conflict between Greg and Pearl. But Greg is determined to get through to his magical girlfriend’s buddies, especially the seemingly stuck-up gem.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4360853/chapters/9893705 A Story About Grownups]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/BarracudaHeart/pseuds/BarracudaHeart BarracudaHeart]]
* Recommended by: AVeryGayEarlGrey
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'':Three friends, a writer, a believer, and an artist face the struggles and stresses of adulthood and when reunited, lend advice and support to each other.
* ''Comments'': An interesting timejump fic involving Lars, Sadie, and Ronaldo. The author writes these three quite well.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3854449 Strategy]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/paralax paralax]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Unknown
* ''Synopsis'': Fusions might be a cheap tactic, but they're still a valid one.
* ''Comments'': A one-shot where Lapis, Jasper and Peridot are in the middle of [[TheAtoner some kind of redemption arc]] and they’re forced into a situation where they have to fuse with Crystal Gem members to overcome the odds. This is how they decide who fuses with who.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5769742/chapters/13295788 Strings/Lines]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/skitterdwell/pseuds/skitterdwell skitterdwell]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Peridot struggles to learn to fuse. The Crystal Gems do their best. Results vary.
* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Peridot
* Tags: Character Development
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4168281 that which they defend]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/underoriginal/pseuds/underoriginal underoriginal]]
* Recommended by: completely different, nixlheimr
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': You never really thought much of Connie Maheswaran. She was just that one shy, nerdy girl. Then, she comes back in seventh grade and it's like she's a completely different person. And this person has a sword.
* ''Comments'': A short but interesting little fic reflecting on Connie's character development.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/9000685/chapters/20553247 The Title of This Story is "Friend Fiction." It's Fiction About My Friends]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheGreatAndLovablePeridot/pseuds/TheGreatAndLovablePeridot TheGreatAndLovablePeridot]] (not [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CoreyWW/pseuds/CoreyWW CoreyWW]]
* Recommended by: CCIB
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: My name is Peridot and I have decided to write fandom fiction! I discovered you can write "real person fics" so I decided to write stories about individuals I know from my time trapped on this wonderful and horrifying planet! I hope you derive enjoyment from these stories as I feel they are the pinnacle of art and culture in the universe!
* Comments: Peridot attempts various types of fanfiction and gets them wrong in the most hilarious and adorable ways. And of course, most of them star her, [[HerCodenameWasMarySue the most awesome Peridot to ever live]].
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4260057 To Build A Tower, You First Need Materials (The ocean is a good material)]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/smolfurball smolfurball]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': "Swimming was a sinch; Lapis now in her element with effortless strokes, feeling the ocean sway to and fro around and with her in her journey. She was free." From the events where Lapis leaves into the ocean at the end of Mirror Gem and initiates the battle in Ocean Gem.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11143982/1/Well-It-s-Just-A-Theory Well, It's Just A Theory]] by [=PlotPoints=]
* Recommended by {{Syrika}}
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis:'' Alan had just four things to his name. One, a beat-up old sedan. Two, a wallet with his last fifty dollars. Three, a recent doctoral degree in theoretical high-energy particle physics. Four, an opportunity in Beach City to research something fantastic.
* Comments: Very creative and fun, with a great OC. All the Gems and Beach Citizens that have been shown so far are very in character, especially Pearl. The very first chapter is a bit choppy on a first impression, but it instantly picks up from there. Alan is smart, awkward, and likable; it's easy to get sucked into his relationship with the canon characters, his inner monologues, and his quest to figure out Beach City's mysteries.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4314996/ Yellow Diamond's Invincible Adventure]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheNotoriousHIV TheNotoriousHIV]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': Yellow Diamond decides to take a lone tour of Earth in order to kill Rose Quartz once and for all, due to the incompetence of the workers she sent out. When she gets there, she finds that Rose Quartz isn't what she expected. Created pre-Stevenbomb 3.0 when the extended intro was shown at SDCC, and, as such, is only a mere interpretation of what Yellow Diamond is like. Not accurate to her true character...as far as I know.
* ''Comments'': A VillainProtagonist story. If you wanted a story how Yellow Diamond could come to Earth herself, you’ll love this. If you wanted a story how Steven tries to make friends with his mother’s ArchEnemy, you'll love this. Otherwise, it's SoOkayItsAverage.
* Tags: Absolutely brutal character death
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3831388 You Miss Rose]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/telekinesiskid telekinesiskid]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Your name is Pearl and you miss her.
* ''Comments'': I read this back when it was first published (after the airing of "Rose’s Scabbard"), and I first dismissed it, thinking that it portrayed Pearl’s relationships with Rose and Steven a little too harshly. However, at the time of this writing (after such episodes like "Sworn to the Sword" and "We Need to Talk"), the fic has aged beautifully, describing how Pearl sees Steven with painful accuracy.
What Was Missing by Schgain
* Recommended by Ace
* Fic has been deleted. If you find a link for it, please post it here.
* Status: Dead
* ''Synopsis'': History repeats itself, most often in cases where there is no learning from one’s mistakes. And we all make mistakes, don’t we? Even the mighty Rose Quartz has erred. After all, there’s no such thing as a good war. There are more veterans than the Crystal Gems would like to hope, and sometimes separating gems into good and bad isn't easy.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: AlternateUniverse Fics]]
''Stories that take place in a different history than the canon show, involve going into another part of TheMultiverse, etc.''
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5143424/chapters/11838452 Beyond your Star]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/alixiecivet/pseuds/alixiecivet alixiecivet]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: An alternative glimpse into the life of Homeworld gems before Rose's rebellion. Pearl has been abandoned by her master and dropped off to do hard labor with the technicians. Peridot, staying low-key in a world that never fails in mediocrity, finds herself the begrudging acquaintance of the new outcast. A quiet, often confusing, often challenging -but always surprising- relationship develops between the two gems, both of whom will have a very difficult time seeing themselves outside their given roles. As their friendship evolves,the world they inhabit experiences a shift of power. Yellow Diamond is taking her time preparing for an era that will be unlike anything the gems could imagine. Peridot and Pearl, as well as some other familiar gems, have their role in the advent of her rise to power. A rise that may come effortless at first, but prove more volatile than anticipated.
* Pairing(s): Pearl/Peridot, pearl/?, yellow diamond/?
* Tags: pearlidot - Freeform, spearmint
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3743083/chapters/8299711 Buck Dewniverse]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/sighcosahedron sighcosahedron]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairing: Pearl/Mayor Dewey. [[PosthumousCharacter For obvious reasons,]] Pearl does not appear in this fic.
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': Buck Dewey, half human, half gem, all overblown cynicism and feigned disinterest, goes on adventures with his friends, worries his magical alien caretakers, and ignores his father as much as he can.
* ''Comments'': AU where Pearl was the one that made a baby with a human instead of Rose. The most jarring difference from canon is that Mayor Dewey is much, much less in touch with his son and the Gems than Greg would be, which kind of makes sense for a guy like Buck.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11523944/1/Built-of-Dirt-and-Earth Built of Dirt and Earth]] by Dragon Elexus
* Recommended by: Pren
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: After some time spent wandering Earth and bubbling leftover gems, Rose and her teammates Garnet and former Homeworld gladiator Amethyst discover movement in the kindergarten where the war ended. Inside they find a Pearl who only wants someone to belong to, and invite her to join them.
* Comments: A very intriguing AU setup with tons of great thoughts into the different versions of both Pearl and Amethyst.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3810709 Connie Parallel]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CuddlyFish/pseuds/KitChat CuddlyFish (aka KitChat)]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Dead
* ''Synopsis'': In Connie Parallel, a girl learns to live with her heritage as a human-Gem hybrid and try to live up to her mother's legacy as a fearless leader while she slowly learns more about the three Gems she lives with. (An AU Role Reversal, where Connie is Yellow Diamond's half-human daughter and Jasper, Peridot, and Lapis try to raise her as a Gem.)
* ''Comments'': The Homeworld Gems don’t get much characterization, but then again, there’s only one chapter so far. The one who ''does'' get clearly defined is Gem!Connie, and it's surprisingly done well. You can sense that it really is Connie if she was a half-Gem trying to develop her powers. It's both in-character and a unique adaptation at the same time, catching the mood of the show well. (And in case you didn’t get it yet: Steven Universe. Connie Parallel. [[AlternateUniverse Parallel Universe.]])
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5131025 Copper Star]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/pearlwisps/pseuds/pearlwisps pearlwisps]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: In which Peridot travels to the rival Quartz Kingdom with a moxie to acquire the information Queen Diamond is so desperate for in the most infallible way possible. And, in which, she is in no way prepared for the emotion-struck fairytale her life is about to be thrust into; she'd grown up, after all, being told to fear the world outside kingdom lands, to fear the danger and the volatile magic that seethes there. She's beginning to think she should have listened better.
* Pairing(s): Pearl/Peridot, Lapis Lazuli & Peridot (Friendship), Lapis Lazuli/Amethyst (Implied)
* Tags: Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Magic, Adventure, Worldbuilding, Slow Burn, Fantasy AU, Enemies to Friends to Lovers
FanFic/GiftOfADiamond by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/9006057/616mcu 616mcu]]
* Recommended by [=ALavonPapillon1=]
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': A five-year old Steven is separated from his family. He meets Blue Diamond, still mourning over Pink Diamond, and takes him with her, [[RaisedByOrcs adopting him as her son]].
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5349707 The Harvester]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Nyum_Nums/pseuds/Nyum_Numst Nyum_Nums]]/[[http://vt-scribbles.tumblr.com/ VT]] and [[http://corriezodori.tumblr.com/ Corriezodori]]
* Recommended by: [=Hema4ever=]
* Pairing(s): None
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Follow Hematite, a new Harvester Gem, and the Diamond Authority as they try to learn how to work together.
* ''Comments'': To be honest, I was hesitant about reading this story at first, but once I started reading it, I was hooked from the get go. It has it all, and it will blow you away. As a reader, I have to say that there are many twists and turns in this story, so give it a try. You won't be disappointed.
* Tags: Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Adventure, Worldbuilding
* [[Fanfic/TheHarvester Now has a Tropes Page]].
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11631160/1/I-Remember-Me I Remember Me]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4183401/CommanderECH Commander ECH]]
* Recommended by: Pren
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: After successfully curing the Centipeetle, Steven starts wondering how many of the other corrupted gems he can fix. The temple soon gets pretty crowded...
* Comments: A ton of great and varied [=OCs=] who interact well with the canon characters, and the author also finds room for an epic story on par with the show itself. Has two sequels: [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12022393/1/I-Believe I Believe]] and [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12333906/1/I-Will-Stand I Will Stand]]. First is complete, second is ongoing.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3776794/ Inferior Blue]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/hTeDruknenPotaT/pseuds/hTeDruknenPotaT hTeDruknenPotaT]]
* Recommended by: Arualiaa
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Lapis Lazuli is a troubled teenager, a skilled musician with a dark past and the remnants of an abusive relationship still fresh in her mind. One summer day she meets a kid that likes her songs and changes her [[TitleDrop universe]].
* ''Comments'': It's a wonderfully written story, with lots of angst and flashes of humor. Lapis and Steven's friendship is very cute, and the fic deals with themes like forgiveness of one's self, emotional trauma, acceptance, redemption and moral ambiguity.
* ''Tags'': Highly triggering content including self-harm, suicidal thoughts, child neglect and abuse, dark themes, an explicit rape scene, an abusive relationship, terminal illness, major character death, and grieving.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4260531 My treat]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Rain_wander Rain_wander]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairing: Malachite/Sugilite
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Sugilite meets a smoking hot hair dresser when she least expects it. They hit it off right away and can't seem to stop flirting for five seconds.
* ''Comments'': Trying to imagine these characters with a normal number of arms was hilarious.
* Tags: CrackShip
Webcomic/NewHome by [[http://kibbles-bits.tumblr.com Kibble Bits/Moo Moo]]
* Recommended by: [=RacattackForce=]
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Canon divergent after "Catch and Release", when the Crystal Gems fail to stop the Cluster with their drill and Yellow Diamond comes to Earth to retrieve the geo-weapon, Steven gives himself up to her in exchange for her help in saving the Earth. The comic follows Steven and Peridot's exploits on Yellow Diamond's ship, while Yellow Diamond has her own secret plans.
* ''Comments'': This is actually a webcomic, and it's just as charming as the show. The writer takes full advantage of Steven learning more about Homeworld and the war from those on the other side of the conflict, making the whole debacle feel more fleshed out at a time when we knew so little. Steven and Peridot are always in-character, and the comic's version of the Diamond Authority is an interesting one that manages to turn Yellow Diamond into a snarky, ambiguously evil, and sympathetic figure that's BetterThanCanon in this troper's eyes.
Fanfic/OpalSapphireRubyAndSteven by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/iamconstantine/pseuds/iamconstantine iamconstantine]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Steven had a normal life. He lived in an ancient temple with a four-armed giant woman, a stoic blue future-seer, and a hotheaded warrior, and he had a pink Gemstone where his belly button would be. A walk in the park - that's what he thought. But as of late, he's being proven wrong. With Opal, Sapphire, and Ruby, Steven is determined to protect the planet Earth!
* Tags: Opal AU, Not exactly Pearlmethyst, Alternate Universe
* There's also an [[http://osrasaskblog.tumblr.com/ Ask Blog]] for the fic.
The Perks of City Living series by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CatalyticGenesis catalyticGenesis]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Fic has been deleted. If you find a link for it, please post it here.
* Pairing: [[{{Starboarding}} One-sided]] Lars[=/=]Lapis Lazuli
* Status: Dead
* ''Synopsis'': There are many kinds of families. There are the perfect families that you only see on TV, the charmingly imperfect families, charmingly dysfunctional families, and flat-out dysfunctional families. [[WellThisIsNotThatTrope And then there’s my family, who are a totally different story.]]
* ''Comments'': Human AU where Peridot is sisters with the Crystal Gems (including Steven and Lapis Lazuli), [[ThereAreNoAdults with apparently no parents]]. Garnet seems to be in some position of authority, though, and with Pearl to a lesser extent.
* Tags: FirstPersonPerspective, FirstPersonSmartass, AlternateUniverse, SliceOfLife, HighSchoolAU, Lion is a cat who is still pink and named ‘Lion’
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/11482731/chapters/25752711 Right Back Where We Started From]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CaptainJZH/pseuds/CaptainJZH CaptainJZH]]
* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Steven, or, as far as Homeworld knows, Rose Quartz, is being taken to be punished for crimes against Gemkind. He escapes, but then finds himself at the Big Donut, crying about Cookie Cats. Wait, what?
* Comments: Has incredible promise, though Steven making the jump to [[spoiler: his mother apparently not existing just because her portrait wasn't on the wall]] is a little too big of a jump for me. I still recommend it anyway because it only has two chapters, and this may be brought out more. The idea itself is also an incredibly interesting one.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4178613/chapters/9435381 Shattered Reflections]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TigerMoonBETA/pseuds/TigerMoonBETA TigerMoonBETA]]
* Pairing: Peridot/Lapis Lazuli
* Recommended by theinfamouswordsmith
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Something of equal or greater value. Lapis is worth more to Peridot than anything.
* ''Comments'': This is a human!AU featuring drug dealer Peridot and the girl she bought. It's equal parts maddening and heartwreanching.
* Tags: DarkFic, dubcon at one point
[[http://momswapverse.tumblr.com/tagged/fake_cartoon_reviews/chrono Steven Momswapverse Reviews]] by Q. Note
* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Q. Note is a new Steven Momswap Verse fan going through the show episode by episode and writing reviews of every single one.
* Comments: A collection of reviews for the fake Steven Momswapverse. The "episode reviews" are very well written (Even if it isn't exactly a fanfic) and is probably one of the best Momswaps out there, not to mention that the "reviewer" has the perfect illusion of, well, a reviewer, during the reviews.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11531266/1/Steven-Lazuli Steven Lazuli]] by Zipper mom
* Recommended by badapple1020
* Status: Temporary Hiatus, technically Ongoing
* Synopsis: Ten years ago, on a solemn hour, one trivial mistake breaks Lapis Lazuli free. Fueled with hatred, she seized the Crystal Gems' most prized possession; their legacy; their Steven, and fled into the night. History as you know it, has been rewritten since then.
* Comments: This is one of the best SU fanfictions I have ever had the pleasure of reading. The OCs are characterized extremely well, and it really hits the soul.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4680746/chapters/10684127 Stop Singing]] by Artdirector123
* Recommended by: {{Ruise}}
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis:'' A series of drabbles based off of the Historical Jasper AU, Where Jasper was left on Earth after the war and wanders it as she tries to avoid the Crystal Gems, and slowly comes to enjoy humanity.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12142246/1/Song-for-a-Sea-Lady Song For A Sea Lady]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/8040550/InazumaFrost InazumaFrost]]
* Recommended by: DVB
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Pearl lived her whole life seeing humans as insignificant. All she really needed was the Crystal Gems and an Earth to protect. However, a new factor has entered her life, which might be the start of a new perspective for her. After all, not all humans can claim to have caught her undivided attention. [=StarBird=] (Pearl[=x=]Greg) AU.
* ''Comments'': Coining the term "Starbird shipping", the fic functions as a ForWantOfANail idea on what if Pearl was present when Greg performed in Beach City instead of Rose (and a nail where Pearl resigned herself to the idea of not being with Rose). Everyone is brilliantly in character and portrays the growing friendship (and relationship) between Greg and Pearl.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3937030 Tiger Stripes]] by BarracudaHeart
* Recommended by: AVeryGayEarlGrey
* Pairing(s): Jasper/Amethyst, Lars/Sadie, Peridot/Lapis, former Jasper/Lapis and Lars/Ronaldo
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In desperate need of money, Jasper has to learn from her mistakes and sins of the past and learn to accept her 'stripes' whilst working as a stagehand at a community theater.
* ''Comments'': A human AU where Jasper's 'stripes' are a result of vitiligo. The story does a good job of portraying abuse dynamics between Lapis and Jasper and still keeps Jasper the protagonist of the story without demonizing the victim (Lapis). The character portrayals are really interesting and different, one sticking out being the decision to make Lars a transgender woman (Lorelei), and incorporating Amethyst's relationship with Jasper into the story too. A little dramatic sometimes, it does have some funnier moments. I cracked up at a scene involving Sadie at a bar (I won't give it away, but the way the author writes it is absolutely hilarious).
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11361574/1/Tourmaline Tourmaline]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2681766/Phantomrose96 Phantomrose96]]
* Recommended by: qyndox
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A fight with the Crystal Gems has left Peridot cracked within an inch of her life. Trapped on Earth, with no one and no way to get home, Peridot's all but given up hope. But she doesn't know the lengths Steven is willing to go to in order to keep her alive. - Taken from the fanfiction.net summary.
* ''Comments'': A amazingly written and compelling AU tale focusing on Peridot, written before she was featured much after the events of Jailbreak. A bit more emotional and dramatic than canon, but it still keeps everyone in character and it still feels like the show. Kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time and is definitely worth reading. Peridot seems somewhat OOC, but this was written prior to most of her appearances post-Jailbreak.
** Seconded. There's also an Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn version [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4409723/chapters/10015133 here]].
Fanfic/TheWorldIsYourOysterTheUniverseIsYourNamesake by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/MHD/profile MHD]]
* Recommended by: [=Perlen297=]
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: In their misadventures Steven threatens to leave the Crystal Gems, Connie kills herself sixty times, Garnet splits up, Amethyst acts as a voice of reason, and Pearl comes to find humans interesting; all the while dealing with the looming threat of alien invasion, the perils of social obligations, and the infinite complexities of the modern world. In the face of all that, they are going to need a lot more knowledge and a lot more magic to get the job done, and there are a lot of problems that need solving and a lot of questions that need answering first. But most importantly? They are not going to do it alone.
* Pairing(s): Steven[=/=]Connie
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Shipping Fics]]
''Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.''
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4732766 All That Glitters]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/pearlwisps/pseuds/pearlwisps Evaunit02mark1]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Dormant
* Synopsis: With relationships she never needed nor wanted crystallizing around her, Peridot discovers that emotions are sticky, tangled things that are going to come with a price no matter what she does. And when one day the ocean boils over with the long-forgotten secrets of an ancient war, and a color-coded spectrum of mysteries forcibly unearths itself to face something that threatens a planet she's only just grown to feel a part of, she'll find that the price may be higher than she ever could have imagined.
* Pairing(s): Pearl/Peridot, Peridot/Steven Universe (Friendship)
* Tags: Enemies to Friends to Lovers, War, redemption fic, Fluff and Angst, Post-Steven Bomb 3.0 Canon-Divergent, Slow Burn, takes place after friend ship, double canon-divergent as of catch and release
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3675441 Beauty]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Causa Causa]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairing: Pearl[=/=]Rose, Rose[=/=]Greg later on
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': "Your mother saw the beauty in everything." How the Crystal Gems came to be, from Pearl's perspective.
* ''Comments'': This is less of a Pearl[=/=]Rose fic and more of a story about how Rose helped Pearl realize that YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6229801 Blue Skies Smilin' at Me]] by Whimzette
* Recommended by : Ruise
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: When she sees Lapis dance though, she feels like her own moves can’t even compare. She feels like a rock jostling from side to side in comparison to how the blue gem sways and shimmies, her hands sliding up and down her thin body and into her hair. Lapis clearly has no care in the world, not even taking notice that she’s getting quite a bit of attention from other dancers surrounding their small group of four.(Within the '[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4958989/chapters/11387287 Home is where You Are]]' universe!)
* Pairing(s): Jasper/Lapis; glimpse of Amethyst/Peridot
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3707709 Come On!]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/captain_vantass/pseuds/captain_vantass captain_vantass]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairing: Lapis Lazuli[=/=]Peridot
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Lapis is a master of puppy-dog eyes and Peridot has trouble saying no.
* ''Comments'': [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything Don’t worry, they’re talking about dancing.]]
* Tags: {{WAFF}}
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5207666/chapters/12004109 Crystallophobia]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/plesioth/pseuds/plesioth plesioth]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Being punched in the face by a pearl certainly wasn’t something Peridot had expected to happen to her… ever. Seeing as Pearl had bested her at her own game, Peridot decides to get to know the gem better, however the process is annoying, distracting and filled with the one thing Peridot hates the most… feelings. Pearl, feeling more at ease around Peridot after the drill incident, allows herself to place a slight amount of trust in her. After all, she did risk herself to rescue Amethyst. How bad could it be to get closer to her?
* Pairing(s): Pearl/Peridot
* Tags: pov switch every two chapters, Body Horror, injuries, Scopophobia, Broken Bones
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5007313/chapters/11506360 defective]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/captaintomysky/pseuds/captaintomysky captaintomysky]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: nerd. n. a foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious; a single-minded expert in a particular technical field. Peridot knows she's going to die on Earth. Now she has only to decide how she'll spend what little time she has left.
* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Peridot
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6910030/chapters/15762172 Do as they Please]] by Ellimac
* Pairing: Amethyst[=/=]Peridot
* Recommended by Ruise
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Amethyst has been volunteering at the local animal shelter for more than a year now, and she's perfectly happy doing it on her own. But one day, she comes in as usual, and there's already someone there. Her name is Peridot, and it's not long before she and Amethyst start getting along like a house on fire. Of course, since houses on fire are generally considered bad things, it might be a bumpier road than Amethyst anticipated.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5044222/chapters/11597554 Eight Drinks]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/nedra/pseuds/nedra nedra]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Human AU. Pearl gets drunk at a bar after a long, horrible work shift and ends up meeting a drummer that she absolutely does not find attractive, what-so-ever.
* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Pearl
* Tags: pearlmethyst - Freeform, Alternate Universe - Human
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3704675 Filthy Habits]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Peribabe Peribabe]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairing: Jasper[=/=]Peridot
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Peridot has a filthy habit and Jasper enjoys it.
* ''Comments'': Not porn, but still nsfw. Very in-character.
* Tags: OralFixation
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5753668/chapters/13257040 First Snow]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/alixiecivet/pseuds/alixiecivet alixiecivet]]
* Recommended by Sean Devine
* Pairing: Pearl/Peridot, some incredibly vague peridot/lapis
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Inspired by tumblr user Quettzal's adorable comic, First Snow. Peridot was spooked when her relationship with Pearl started to get a little more serious. Lapis wants her to quit hanging around and talk to Pearl. Pearl gifts the small gem with a new set of limb enhancers, and though ecstatic at first, Peridot questions Pearl's intentions. There's a ridiculous snowball fight, and at some point Pearl is trying to get to tell her first snow memory to Peridot, whose opinion about the white stuff isn't very high.
A two-part piece
* Tags: pearlidot - Freeform
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4298328 Formidable]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Acting4Hope Acting4Hope]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairing: Pearl/Mayor Dewey
* Status: Complete.
* ''Synopsis'': Mayor Dewey didn’t remember the last time he had felt this hurt.
* ''Comments'': The first Pewey fic posted on Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn. [[spoiler:It cops out on a DisneyDeath, but I think it's worth the read.]]
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11539498/1/Fusion-Impression Fusion Impression]] by John Cribati
* Recommended by: Joe G
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Dr. Maheswaran and Stevonnie meet for the first time.
* Pairings(s): Steven/Connie
* Comments: Sweet and funny, and everyone is in-character. Also on [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4923142/chapters/11296057 AO3]].
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5670346/chapters/13062526 Guilty by Association]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/portbleck/pseuds/portbleck portbleck]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Dormant
* Synopsis: After the fusion incident, Blue Diamond takes the other Rubies into custody and starts to experiment. What emerges is a self indulgent poly slow build for some characters who I wanna see more of.
* Pairing(s): Ruby/Ruby/Blue Diamond's Pearl
* Tags: imprisonment, Polyamory
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4271604 If We Meet Again]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/The_PalletShipping_Ninja The_PalletShipping_Ninja]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairing: Pearl/Rose
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Rose breaks the news to Pearl; Pearl doesn't want to believe in a life without Rose.
* ''Comments'': Not a happy one-shot.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5819869/chapters/13412254 It Was an Accident]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/oisiflaneur/pseuds/oisiflaneur oisiflaneur]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: “We’ll start with the pilot. You gotta do them in order.” “Sssssstaaaart?” The smaller gem tilts her head and hisses the word out, as though it's foreign to her. “Theeeeeeeemmmm?” Amethyst sighs and smiles, throwing her arms out casually. “Yeah! There’s like, five seasons, dude.” When that doesn’t seem to sink in, she just sighs and counts off on her fingers. “‘Bout twenty episodes a season, that means it's... I dunno, like. More than a hundred episodes.” The look on Peridot’s face worth, in Amethyst’s humble opinion, every dollar spent in five seasons’ worth of budget.
* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Peridot
* Tags: Series Spoilers
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3998353/chapters/8978968 Just Breathe]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/the_sockpuppet/pseuds/the_sockpuppet the_sockpuppet]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine, Ruise
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: A story in which Lapis Lazuli is ‘redeemed’ but still really angry and hurt and confused (she ain’t no Crystal Gem!) Pearl’s not really the best person to calm her down, but maybe the two of them can work something out (or fight something out, Gem-style!) If you prefer your Lapis 100% kind and well-intentioned, this may not be your thing. If you prefer your Lapis still really pissed about all the shit cards life has dealt her, well, maybe this won’t be a waste of your time.
* Pairing(s): Lapis Lazuli/Pearl
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4342175/chapters/9848279 Laundromat]] by InsominiacArrest
* Pairing: Peridot/Lapis
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Two stubborn girls with some issues meeting at inconvenient times in their lives, mostly to do some laundry.
* ''Comments'': A cute lapidot story, good characterization and setting, worth the read.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4262742 Locked inside words]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/HyourinmaruIce HyourinmaruIce]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Pairing: Pearl/Amethyst
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Anonymous asked: YO FIC ABOUT WHAT DA HELL PEARLMETHYST WERE SAYIN TO EACH OTHER ON DAT HAND SHIP. YO I LIKE THE WAY YOU THINK.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11199412/1/Love-that-Boy Love that Boy]] by BarracudaHeart
* Pairing: Lars/Sadie
* Recommended by AVeryGayEarlGrey
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A human AU that takes place in the 1980s. Lars, a Chinese-American student teacher, is killed near Tiananmen Square on June 4th, 1989, and Sadie, his ex-girlfriend and longtime best friend is struggling to move on.
* ''Comments'': This author is Satan. How dare they write something so good and so sad.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11584131/1/Power-Outage-One-shot Power Outage]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6753089/AquaUniverse AquaUniverse]]
* Pairing: Steven/Connie
* Recommended by: Perlen297
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Steven and Connie have their first sleepover, but during their sleepover a power outage takes place. During this power outage many things happen and leads them to become even closer.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5667907 sit, stay, good girl]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/emissaryarchitect/pseuds/emissaryarchitect emissaryarchitect]]
* Recommended by: belarin, Ruise
* Pairing: Blue Pearl/Blue Diamond
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Love and loyalty aren't the same thing, but they're close enough.
* Comments: The rebellion told from Blue Pearl's perspective. Some really good worldbuilding about the conditioning and treatment the Pearls would have had.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3776827/chapters/8394985 Skies I'm Under]] by The Blind Bandit
* Recommended by Ruise
* Pairing: Pearl/Rose
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': Rose leads, Pearl follows. The early days of the Rebellion.
* ''Comments'': A gem war era fic from Pearl's perspective. Fluff and angst in equal measure (extreme).
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10199234/1/Soul-to-Squeeze Soul to Squeeze]] by Trollface-Mastah
* Pairing: Greg Universe[=/=]OriginalCharacter
* Recommended by Ariel Lightning
* Status: Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Greg Universe just might have another shot at love when a new woman comes to town.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4727576/chapters/10803344 Spring Break]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/amaet/pseuds/amaet amaet]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/nedra/pseuds/nedra nedra]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Dormant
* Synopsis: Steven and his father were invited by the Maheswaran family to go with them on Spring Break, and somehow roped Garnet into coming along with; leaving Pearl and Amethyst to confront an issue that's been bubbling for years.
* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Pearl
* Tags: Chernobyl, radiation, Angst, Romance, pearlmethyst - Freeform
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3637332/chapters/8035122 starwalker's birthday]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/the_sockpuppet/pseuds/the_sockpuppet the_sockpuppet]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Garnet wonders if she is Rose’s replacement. Pearl wonders how Garnet could love her. Written with ‘Rose’s Scabbard’ in mind. Written for sukinkmeme, though there is nothing explicit. This story is complete, with all chapters posted.
* Pairing(s): Garnet/Pearl
* Tags: Relationship(s)
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12062410/1/Steven-Universe-Return-of-Cinnabar Steven Universe: Return of Cinnabar]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6708852/ThatGuyPlaton ThatGuyPlaton]]
* Recommended by Tropers/ErinTesden
* Pairing: Steven[=/=]Peridot.
* Synopsis: When a Pre-War Gem Commander is found on Earth, Steven Universe and The Crystal Gems have to convince her that Earth is still a loyal homeworld colony. Yet as Steven learns more about Earth from before the war he must struggle with the truth of his mother, newfound powers, and whether or not every enemy can be defeated with love.
* Comments: I know a lot of people hate the ship, but the development between Steven and Peridot's relationship is actually pretty good. Also, it's pretty well written and feels a lot like something out of the original series.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5046073 Stuck With You]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/hTeDruknenPotaT/pseuds/hTeDruknenPotaT hTeDruknenPotaT]]
* Recommended by Ruise
* Pairing: Amethyst/Peridot
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': The fact that Peridot is betraying Homeworld and will probably be killed by them hits her like a train. When she politely runs off to have her nervous breakdown, Amethyst does her best to calm her down.
* Comments: A short, cute fic, told in second-person perspective from Peridot's POV.
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11385573/1/The-Talking-Head-Game The Talking Head Game]] by Predominantly Normal
* Pairing: Peridot[=/=]Lapis Lazuli, Lapis Lazuli[=/=]Pearl
* Recommended by MicrowaveOvens
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': When Peridot falls into a secret relationship with her taken best friend, she's already well aware that it can only end in disaster. but if she gets the one thing that she's always wanted, then who cares about the minor casualties along the way?
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4162893 That Is To Say, You'll Do It For Him]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/ceralynn/pseuds/ceralynn ceralynn]]
* Recommended by: completely different
* Pairing: Pearl[=/=]Rose
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Fusions never truly disappear.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5676712/chapters/13077076 Two-step]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/airandangels/pseuds/airandangels airandangels]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine, Ruise
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Wasn't the January 2016 Stevenbomb awesome? Off the back of "Log Date 7 15 2," I came up with a small happy silly ficlet for my current favorite gay space rock ship. Then it grew into a whole big thing.
* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Peridot, Jasper/Pearl, Pearl/Lapis, Jasper/Lapis, Jasper/Pearl/Lapis
* Tags: Fusion Dance, Ficlet, fluffy fusion
* Comments: Really good characterization of a reformed Jasper, with a lot of introspection and tons of media references. Jasper thinks a lot in "Star Wars" and "Sailor Moon" allegories, and it is fantastic, and her interactions with the rest of the cast are really heartwarming and often rollicking fun.
[[http://stevenuniverseficprompts.tumblr.com/writings "An Unnamed Pearl/Rose Fic"]] by [[http://stevenuniverseficprompts.tumblr.com/ Steven Universe Fic Prompts]]
* Recommended by: completely different
* Pairing: ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': The story of how a young, broken Pearl is taken in as the personal secretary (and eventually, friend) of the illustrious Rose Quartz.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4853138/chapters/11120021 We Ate the Birds]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/trashtierhyena/pseuds/trashtierhyena trashtierhyena]]
* Recommended by Sean Devine, Ruise
* Pairing: Jasper/Lapis Lazuli
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Lapis was wearing the same face in spite of it all, nearly statuette as she stared at Jasper. This only seemed to goad the larger gem onward. Right up until Lapis took a step forward, water parting around her as her bare webbed feet pressed forward onto the sea floor. Jasper took a step back as the gem just over half her size invaded the dome, her prison, without a noise. Lapis stared at her with seemingly no intention, stared directly at the gem on her face, the silence weighing heavily until Jasper finally spoke. 'What do you want Lazuli?'
* Comments: Really good drama in this one, with some really twisted psyches bouncing off each other and an intense love/hate relationship. One chapter is NSFW, but it's tagged beforehand and skippable.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4549488/chapters/10355889 Worth It]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/BarracudaHeart/pseuds/BarracudaHeart BarracudaHeart]]
* Recommended by: AVeryGayEarlGrey
* Pairing: Lars/Ronaldo
* Status: Completed (The author says it's unofficially complete, at least)
* ''Synopsis'': Drabble collection using various prompts, aus and ideas.
* ''Comments'': Didn't even ship these two before reading these, but now I am. The prompts are all a good read, some hilarious (Like 'Neighbors') and others tear jerkers (Like 'Pear Tree' and 'The Lost Boys'). Definitely worth a read, especially for a rarepair.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4401419/chapters/9995192 Yellow Textbooks]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/The_Scent_Of_Rain/pseuds/The_Scent_Of_Rain The_Scent_Of_Rain]]
* Recommended by: Sean Devine
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Peridot finds herself with a hopeless crush on her teacher, Professor Diamond. However, her friend and roommate, Lapis and Jasper, seem to get a little worried when Professor Diamond starts getting a bit too involved with Peridot.
* Pairing(s): Yellow Diamond/Peridot, One-sided Jasper/Lapis, One-sided Lapis/Peridot
* Tags: College AU, human AU, Friendship, Angst, Fluff, Manipulation, cursing, Drinking
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[[folder: Crossover Fics]]
''Fanfiction that combines elements, characters, etc. from two or more different franchises.''
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12206175/1/Aliens-With-Trapper-Hats Aliens With Trapper Hats]]'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/627889/toonfreak toonfreak]]''
* Recommended by: monsterman42
* Crossover with Sgt. Frog with many cameos from different aliens
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* Synopsis: Yellow Diamond and her Pearl have brought along a Ruby soldier to the Galactic Council meeting. The debate? A discussion that will determine the fate of that miserable planet-Earth.
* Reviews: The "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" of Sci-Fi fanfictions! Also found ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/8387821/chapters/19215841 here]]''
* Tags: OC-centric
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12381819/1/The-Connie-Ronnie-Switcheroo The Connie-Ronnie Switcheroo]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/8393175/ MrTyeDye]]
* Recommended by fruitstripegum
* Crossover with: WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': A device borrowed from one of Lisa's colleagues allows Lincoln and Ronnie Anne to take a firsthand look at an alternate timeline. The timeline is almost identical to their own, with the exception of one detail; Ronnie Anne has switched places entirely with Connie Maheswaran of Beach City. How will the brash bully and the bashful bookworm adapt to each others' universes?
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4219971 A Conspiracy of Minerals]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent Completely Different]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus, Crossover-Enthusiast
* Crossover with: ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls''
* Status: Dormant
* Synopsis: A strange, out of the way town. Supernatural beings. Hidden plots. And plucky children, destined to save the world. Wait, which show are we talking about again? (A series of unconnected, crossover one-shots between 'Steven Universe' and 'Gravity Falls', to lead up to the shared premiere of 'Steven Bomb 3.0' and 'A Tale of Two Stans'.)
* Comments: The Crystal Gems go on mission in the Mystery Shack while Grunkle Stan rips them off. Bill asks Malachite about Steven. That’s just the first two chapters. It's all wonderful.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10824296/1/A-Crystal-Heart-s-Easy-to-Break-Baby A Crystal Heart's Easy to Break, Baby]]'' by The Qing
* Crossover with: ''Anime/SpaceDandy''
* Recommended by saltin, meme-asaurus
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': An unwelcome and Dandy face from Pearl's past returns in pursuit of a rare and terrible menace that could spell the end of Beach City. Unfortunately for her, Steven thinks that he's a pretty cool guy. A hilarious and heartbreaking Space Adventure in Space...on Earth.
* ''Comments'': Strong characterization and chemistry among the cast members show that this crossover's got promise.
** Imagine Ronaldo coming into contact with alien robots. Now imagine Ronaldo coming into contact with ''one'' alien robot. Imagine that robot was QT. Imagine Ronaldo interrogating QT in the middle of the beach. Imagine QT becoming annoyed with Ronaldo. It all happens in this fic, and it's all wonderful.
** And just in time for the Holiday Season, a [[BlatantLies completely sincere and heartwarming]] Christmas special called [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10916539/1/The-Gift-of-the-Dandy The Gift of the Dandy]].
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12158092/1/Gems-are-Unbreakable Gems are Unbreakable]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6210783/The-Black-Mage-of-Phantasm The Black Mage of Phantasm]]
* Recommended by: Silentghost
* Status: Ongoing
* Crossover with: ''Franchise/JoJosBizarreAdventure''
* Synopsis: Steven Universe and The Gems have saved the world so many times in the past, but now a new monster is rising in their town. Steven has to face off against a man unlike any opponent he has battled against so far. And what does a purple-haired teenager have to do with any of this? Steven doesn't know, but one thing's certain. He'll need everyone's help if he wants to save his home.
* Comments: A dark crossover where Josuke Higashikata is transported to the world of ''Steven Universe'' along with [[spoiler:Yoshikage Kira]]. Every character sticks to their personalities and each chapter is an absolute blast to read.
* Tropes Page [[Fanfic/GemsAreUnbreakable here]]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11631833/1/A-Gem-in-the-Rough A Gem in the Rough]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6057238/drillmaster drillmaster]]
* Recommended by: Tropers/ClipboardFox22
* Status: Complete
* Crossover with: ''Manga/OnePiece''
* Synopsis: When Steven accidentally activates an ancient Gem weapon, he finds himself on the Grand Line on the ship of the Mr. 5 Pair heading for Little Garden. How will they react to a youth that fell out of the sky? How will this impact the quest to save Alabasta? What will the Gems do to get Steven back?
* Comments: Adorable crossover with the world of ''One Piece'' that not only keeps everyone in character and in focus, but even manages to redeem several of the QuirkyMinibossSquad of Baroque Works.
* Now has a sequel: ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11893050/1/Gems-Without-Measure-A-Pirate-s-Treasure Gems Without Measure; A Pirate's Treasure]]''.
* Trope page [[Fanfic/AGemInTheRough here]].
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4388363/chapters/9961877 Gem Tales]] by Harmonic Halcyon
* Recommended by: Ruise
* Crossover with: Classic fairy tales (Currently ''Beauty and the Beast'')
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: A prisoner in an enchanted castle, bound by a spell that can only be broken by trust in the very person who holds her captive. Golden apples, feasts that never grow cold or stale, and a fatal rose. Transformations: Princesses disguised as monsters, and monsters who become queens. Fairy tales featuring Gems as villains and heroines.
* Comments: I'm not actually sure if this is a direct crossover of some particular version of Beauty and the Beast that I'm unfamiliar with, but it seems to use some of its own plot elements to suit Jasper and Lapis's unique situation in canon, and it's pretty good in its own right.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4686350/chapters/10697609 The Head and The Heart]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/twistedthicket1/pseuds/twistedthicket1 twistedthicket1]]
* Recommended by: SeanDevine
* Crossover with: {{Series/Sherlock}}
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: John Watson entered the Gem War not expecting to return home. When he's critically injured and saved by all things by one of his enemies, he must learn that sometimes, sides are not nearly so black and white. Sherlock Holmes is a full Gem, living as a detective in London. He's both in many ways what John (and his newfound powers) need, and yet quite possibly everything they should avoid. A Gem and a half-Gem, living together... They might just possibly be the answer when the uneasy peace is threatened between Gems and Humans by a madman who merely wants to watch everything burn.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4659393 Lars Meets the Groke]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/BarracudaHeart/pseuds/BarracudaHeart BarracudaHeart]]
* Recommended by: AVeryGayEarlGrey
* Crossover with: Moomins
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: While wandering lost in the woods of Beach City, Lars encounters a strange, frightening creature that freezes everything it touches. But is there really anything to fear?
* Comments: I grew up in Sweden for four years of my childhood, am all too familiar with Moomins, and was super excited to see my favorite fanfic author was familiar with them too. Mårran, the Groke, scared the hell out of me as a kid, she still does, but I feel bad she's so lonely too. Two charming shows with scary elements deserve to be together!
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11017019/1/A-Name-and-The-Forest A Name and The Forest]]'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/281125/HVK HVK]]''
* Recommended by: EnigmusPrime
* Status: Oneshot
* Crossover with: ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}''
* Synopsis: Steven, through unspecified circumstances, wanders a forest with the company of the brutal but warm-hearted giant robot; his new friend puts on an act of being mean and scary, but Steven knows Sugilite. He knows all about big things that everyone thinks is scary, and he knows how to get through to them.
* Comments: A pleasant character piece between Steven Universe and Grimlock.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4505934/chapters/10246662 The Resurrection Stone]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent Completely Different]]
* Recommended by: KeeperofTales, Ruise
* Crossover with: ''Literature/HarryPotter''
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: When Steven Universe turns eleven, he's utterly excited for his chance to attend Hogwarts, the school that he's heard so much about from his- well, 'family members' is probably the best way to describe them all. But there's a lot he hasn't been told about the magical world he's finally entering. There's a darkness lurking beneath the surface, and if he is to survive, Steven is going to have to learn just how much of an impact the past can have on the present.
* Comments: Brings in the theme of equality between the two heritages/worlds from Steven Universe and applies it the world of Harry Potter. Memory Charms are still disturbing, magic folk are still somewhat clueless of the muggle world, magic does not solve everything (but the wizarding folk are not rendered idiots), and Steven is still Steven in the midst of it all. Also a point of the author to show how Pearl is in the same position of Canon Snape and does it 1000% percent better.
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5541599/chapters/12783695 Stone Cold]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Intern_Seraph/pseuds/Intern_Seraph Intern_Seraph]]
* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
* Crossover with: {{Videogame/Undertale}}
* Status: Hiatus
* Synopsis: Your name is Steven Quartz Universe, and you should have listened to Pearl when she warned you against climbing Mt Ebott.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11743304/1/Team-Universe Team Universe]]'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/7471826/finalhour0 finalhour0]]''
* Recommended by: {{N8han11}}
* Crossover with: ''VideoGame/TeamFortress2''
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: The Crystal Gems aren't the only ones who protect humanity. Nine 'specialized' individuals have been honorary members of their crew since 1972. It's time for you to meet the team once again, but now they have a new addition.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11101064/1/Transforming-The-Universe Transforming The Universe]]'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1247919/Dalek-Prime Dalek Prime]]''
* Recommended by: EnigmusPrime
* Status: Ongoing
* Crossover with: ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}''
* Synopsis: The Decepticons have discovered an ancient Gem machine that could could give them total domination across the galaxy and they'll crush anyone who stands between them and their victory to have it. Now the Autobots and the Crystal Gems must unite despite their shared distrust of one another if they are to stop Megatron from achieving his goal of conquest over the universe.
''Fanfic/UniverseFalls'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2995713/MiniJen MiniJen]]''
* ''Recommended by'': RockRaider, Crossover-Enthusiast
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* Crossover with: ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls''
* Official Synopsis: What if, instead of Beach City, the Crystal Gems had settled down in a little backwoods town just west of weird? What if, upon coming to Gravity Falls for the summer, Dipper and Mabel were to befriend Steven and Connie? How would they fare against the combined threats of merciless Homeworld Gems and a certain triangular demon? Find out what happens when magic and mystery combine...
''Fanfic/{{Universetale}}'' by ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/PitViperOfDoom/pseuds/PitViperOfDoom PitViperOfDoom]]''
* ''Recommended by'': nixlheimr, Crossover-Enthusiast, lettergirlmj, Treguard,
* ''Status'': Dormant
* Crossover with: {{Videogame/Undertale}}
* Synopsis: When the barrier comes crashing down, the Crystal Gems are the first to notice. As it happens, the world that the Monsters rejoin is fairly accustomed to the presence of magical beings. This can only be a good thing, if Steven is any judge.
* Comments: Don't let the (admittedly strange) choice of Second Person put you off. One of the few fictions where Frisk retains the ability to Save... and some people notice quickly.
** It's seemingly been abandoned, though the eleven chapters that are there are well worth the read. A quick warning, though; Lars has been given a slight RonTheDeathEater treatment (there's no way he'd be ''that'' rude to someone he's barely met, even if they were different species). He's only in one or two chapters though, so it shouldn't be that much of a problem.
Fanfic/AWandForSteven by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1541014/ShayneT ShayneT]]
* Recommended by: {{Tropers/Drillmaster}}
* Crossover with: ''Literature/HarryPotter''
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Passing through the Veil to a world not his own, Steven Universe finds himself in a world of wizards, where he is forced to learn a different kind of magic to survive.
* Comments: A cute story that adds Steven to the world of Harry Potter and shows how he would handle the same situations with the main cast of characters. The characters are written well and enough attention is given to a Hogwarts that has been affected with the likes of Amethyst roaming around. Though it sticks rather close to canon initially, it has finally started to add its own twists to the mix starting with the Goblet of Fire part of the story. (Not to say there weren't liberties taken before, but it has truly started to affect the plot by this point.)
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11534931/1/Different-Doctors-Meet-a-Most-Unique-Universe Different Doctors Meet a Most Unique Universe]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3456769/SONGUE SONGUE]]
* Recommended by: {{Tropers/TTFan}}
* Crossover with: ''Series/DoctorWho''
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Maybe what Steven's universe need is just another rebellious alien dropping by...
* Comments: An ongoing story that gives equal focus to both the Doctor and the Gems, expertly inserting one of his incarnations into the story without making it feel too forced. Characterization is strong, particularly in the second chapter, which features a conversation between [[Creator/DavidTennant 10]] and a grieving Pearl that feels ripped straight out of both shows.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Dark Fics]]
''Stories focused on making the series darker, and/or exploring the darker aspects of the series.''
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4800203/chapters/10986986 Pearl]] by
[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/OneHitWondersAnonymous/pseuds/OneHitWondersAnonymous One Hit Wonders Anonymous]]
* Recomended by: zanyotaku
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Pearl is a manufactured gem who finds herself born into cruelty before she knew anything different. When she is found to be a defective model, she is cast aside to be destroyed, as is customary, but a factory worker has a different idea. Suddenly Pearl finds herself locked in Homeworld's underground gem-fighting rings and must learn to survive, or be crushed.
* Comments: A dark take on Pearl's origin story back on Homeworld. The fic is still in its early stages, but already looks to be an interesting, suspenseful, and dark exploration of what Homeworld might be like, especially for a 'defective Pearl'. The world-building feels believable, and the OCs are memorable in their own right, and many moments have been downright chilling so far. Definitely worth checking out.
** Update: It's a finished fic now with an equally gripping sequel in the works: [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5267354/chapters/12154148 Caustic]].
* Tags: DarkFic, Distrubing Themes, Alternate Origin Story, OCs, Dystopia
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5267354/chapters/12154148 Caustic]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/OneHitWondersAnonymous/pseuds/OneHitWondersAnonymous One Hit Wonders Anonymous]]
* Recomended by: zanyotaku
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: A sequel fic to the above, this fic starts detailing Pearl's new life with Rose Quartz and the slow journey to heal herself, both inside and out.
* Comments: Another fairly dark-toned fic in the works picking up where "Pearl" left off. If you enjoyed the previous fic and feel up for even more pathos definitely make this a fic to read. For fans of dark fics, I really can't recommend this series enough.
* Tags: DarkFic, Alternate Origin Story, Drug Use, OCs, Dystopia
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10392827/1/SU-Bad-Endings SU Bad Endings]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5590529/tdovadst tdovadst]]
* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
* Status: Dead
* Synopsis: [[DownerEnding Bad endings]] [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin to Steven Universe episodes.]] ** WARNING - CHARACTER DEATHS ** (Rated T for violence and deaths of course.)
* Comments: A cute series of oneshots where Steven dies horribly (or at least, the Crystal Gems can’t save the day) in each canon episode. This troper’s favorite is “Together Breakfast,” where [[spoiler:Steven gets possessed by the evil smoke spirit [[ShootTheShaggyDog and Pearl has to stab him to death.]]]] Feel free to review; the author is open to suggestions.
* Tags: DarkFic, Character Death
[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/7568827/chapters/17218999 Three Dead, One Missing]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Doc_Cairo/pseuds/Doc_Cairo Doc_Cairo]]
* Recommended by: CCIB
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Detective Zeke Strahm has been on many a crime scene. Even the clean cuts through the burglar's bones don't seem that unusual to him. What bothers him is the unexplained disappearance of the victims' daughter. And more so, the strange beings he encounters while searching for her.
* Comments: Connie goes missing after her parents are murdered, and one detective goes in way over his head trying to find her.
** Before you ask, [[spoiler: yes, it's ''[[Franchise/TheSlenderManMythos that]]'' [[Blog/SeekingTruth Zeke Strahm]]. Sort of.]]
* Tags: DarkFic, [[spoiler: Alternate Origin Story]], Major Character Death
The Wrath of Topaz by Starcharter-75
* Recommended by Awesome Waffles
* Fic has been deleted. If you find a link for it, please post it here.
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': An old enemy from the Crystal Gems' past comes back to haunt them in this epic tale of revenge and justice.
** [[FanFic/TheWrathOfTopaz Here is the tropes page.]]
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