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3These are recommendations made by tropers for ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'' fanfics, all of which have to be signed to stay on the page. No-name recommendations will be zapped. No self-recommendations, and do not copy the fic's summary word-for-word. After a few samples, you will be able to note the interests of the tropers recommending them, and judge whether you might be also interested in a certain fic.
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7Do warn when a fanfic may head into shipping or non-canon territory. Some people just don't like it, and as we all know, {{Shipping}} is SeriousBusiness.
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13!Authors and Websites
14''Any notable creators/writers/fanfiction sites. Note: Please make sure that the author in question has made more than one (1) story.''
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16[[folder:Authors and Sites]]
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18[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5293869/Crystal-Gem-Goddess Crystal-Gem-Goddess]]
19* Recommended by: Awesome Waffles
20** She quit, [[TenMinuteRetirement but came back.]]
21
22[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4123963/UnKnownSalvation UnKnownSalvation]]
23* Recommended by: guardianemessiah
24
25[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3669084/ Trollface-Mastah]]
26* Recommended by: Ariel Lightning
27
28[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2996061/ABirdWhoSquawks ABirdWhoSquawks]]
29* Recommended by: Westing1992
30
31[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2551208/BarracudaHeart BarracudaHeart]]
32* Recommended by: AVeryGayEarlGrey, CoreyWWilliams
33** Well written stories usually centered around the teens of Beach City. Chock full of good humor and emotion.
34
35[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent CompletelyDifferent]]
36* Recommended by: meme-asaurus, nixlheimr, Crossover-Enthusiast
37** Makes a good fraction of the stories on this page.
38
39[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/the_sockpuppet/ the_sockpuppet]]
40* Recommended by: Unfamiliar Familiar
41** Amazing prose, a repertoire of both canon and AU fics exploring a variety of relationships. Amazing take on Lapis in particular.
42
43[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheBlindBandit/ TheBlindBandit]]
44* Recommended by: Unfamiliar Familiar, nixlheimr
45** Mostly pre-series fics focusing on Pearl and Rose, but there's some really excellent Garnet-centric stories as well.
46
47[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Phantomrose96 Phantomrose96]]
48* Recommended by: Unfamiliar Familiar, Crossover-Enthusiast
49** Prolific author of the popular fic [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4409723 Tourmaline]].
50
51[[http://stevenuniverse-fanon.wikia.com/wiki/Steven_Universe_Fanon_Wiki The Steven Universe Fanon Wiki]]
52* Recommended by: Fae-the-Pixie-Queen
53** 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.
54
55[[https://fakesuepisodes.tumblr.com Fake Steven Universe Episodes]]
56* Recommended by: mariic, Crossover-Enthusiast
57** ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin.
58** Seconded. The episodes summaries that come out of this blog are either hilarious concepts or things that sound like they could be actual episodes, and are all worth a look.
59
60[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/PTlikesTea/pseuds/PTlikesTea PTlikesTea]]
61* Recommended by: just_the_worst, Shadowedstormy, Unfamiliar Familiar, fsdfsdfsd
62** This author is writing an excellent 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.
63** Warnings: Although her work is never graphic, several of her stories cover triggering subjects such as slavery, BodyHorror, objectification, and non-con.
64
65[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/59847/Missie2 Missie2]]
66* Recommended by Shadowedstormy
67** This author is writing an ongoing series of fics 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.
68
69[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Shujinkakusama/pseuds/Shujinkakusama Shujinkakusama]]
70* Recommended by Tropers/{{Ruise}}
71** For all your Pearlnet needs.
72
73[[http://momswapverse.tumblr.com/tagged/fake_cartoon_reviews/chrono Steven Momswapverse Reviews]]
74* Recommended by Crossover-Enthusiast
75** It's a ReviewBlog, reviewing the fake Steven Momswapverse. The "episode {{review}}s" are very well written, even if it isn't exactly a fanfic, and has very interesting ideas for everything. Is unfortunately discontinued, but still worth a read.
76
77[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/8526415/0TheCluster0 0TheCluster0]]
78* Recommended by: nixlheimr
79** 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]], and [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheBlindBandit/ TheBlindBandit]].
80
81[[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeLisFZKRzfaMtluCURK9wg Datis Ausum]]
82* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
83** Datis isn't a writer, but rather an AMV maker. Specifically, the AMV[=s=] he makes have amazing use of editing and special effects, with very creative scene wipes. The songs he uses all fit wonderfully well.
84
85[[http://ask-bigdonut-lars.tumblr.com Ask Big Donut Lars]]
86* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
87** An ask blog focusing on an alternate version of Lars that, in the author's own words, is a complete and utter force of chaos. Very hilarious interpretation of Lars.
88
89[[https://archiveofourown.org/users/E350tb/pseuds/E350tb E350tb]]
90* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
91** E350 writes everything from angst, fluff, crossovers, alternate universes, and of course, the main series. Each character is spot on and each story is very well written.
92
93[[https://askhomeworldsteven.tumblr.com/ Ask Homeworld Steven]]
94* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
95** An ask blog for an alternate version of Steven that's lived on Homeworld all his life as Pink Diamond. Keeps Steven Steven while still remembering the fact that he's a Diamond, and has a different upbringing as a result. Has an artstyle that both emulates the show and has its own style and is pretty to look at. Also has a story arc that incorporates the asks Steven gets.
96
97[[http://badficniverse.tumblr.com/ Badficniverse]]
98* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
99** Actually isn't badfic.
100
101[[https://spudinacup.tumblr.com/ Spudinacup]]
102* Recommended by Zangoose28
103** Amazing Art, superb writing, consistent uploading, and overall polish. Creator of the “Gone Wrong” AU.
104
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106
107!General Fics
108''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.''
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110
111[[folder:Complete]]
112
113''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/32335780/chapters/80158804 The Gem Wars, but Pink Diamond is an actual good leader]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/JokingReaper/pseuds/JokingReaper]]
114* Recommended by: IcabodCrane
115* Status: Complete
116* Synopsis: Pink Diamond has been given her first colony, and has taken her best friend Spinel, and her new Pearl with her to start the colonization of Earth. But after falling in love with the planet and all of its living creatures, she decides that it will be better to leave the empire and declare her planet an independent colony from it. This of course does not suit any of the other Diamonds and therefore they will attempt to force her back into submission, as she has always been. But now she will use, not just the Earth's resources, but the entire solar system, barren of life, in an attempt to protect Earth from being annihilated.
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118Little do any of them know that lurking somewhere in the gem's Homeworld there is another threat that is trying to disrupt the established order and all the Diamond Authority. The off-colors rebellion is about to begin.
119
120Humans have formed factions on supporters and haters of Gems, and Pink must try to keep the peace with them too.
121
122The story gets dark at times but has a good ending.
123
124* Tags: War, power dinamics, science fiction, alternate universe.
125
126[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/24138799/chapters/58120888 a world for the birds]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/LoonyLupin/pseuds/LoonyLupin LoonyLupin]]
127* Recommended by: Blaidd Dunn
128* Status: Complete
129* Synopsis:Andy DeMayo took up birding years ago, but his favorite hobby takes on new meaning when shared with his nephew Steven.
130A series of looks at Andy and Steven's growing family relationship, from after Change Your Mind through to The Future and beyond. Expect some things unsaid, some heart-to-hearts, some angst, some support, and an awful lot of birdwatching.
131* Tags: Exacly What It Says On The Tin, Fluff and Angst, Angst with a happy Ending
132* Comments: This is what I wish 'Gem Harvest' was- a sweet look into Steven's relationship with his grumpy uncle, and how it gives him some much needed normalicy in his overwhelming day-to-day life.
133
134''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/22268788 systemREBOOT/stevenv1.1]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/aanau/pseuds/aanau aanau]]
135* Recommended by: Tropers/PhoenixFire69
136* Status: Complete
137* Synopsis: Spinel's rejuvenator worked a little differently, and Steven is (emotionally) reverted back to his twelve-year-old self.
138* Tags: Amnesia, One-Shot
139
140[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10729810/1/Cleaves-Cuts-and-Cracks Cleaves, Cuts and Cracks]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5565003/BreadlessSandwich Breadless Sandwich]]
141* Recommended by: Axorcismy
142* Status: Complete
143* Synopsis: Fighting monsters isn't easy, but when you know that those monsters used to be like you, it becomes a whole lot harder.
144* Tags: Humor, Drama
145
146[[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]]
147* Recommended by: Wolfenlied
148* Status: Completed
149* 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.
150* Tags: Humor
151* 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.
152
153[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11147363/1/End-of-Trip End of Trip]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1454363/Bookman230 Bookman230]]
154* Recommended by: powerespect
155* Status: Complete
156* 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.
157* Tags: Friendship
158
159[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10985460/1/Broken-Pencils Broken Pencils]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2551208/BarracudaHeart BarracudaHeart]]
160* Recommended by: AVeryGayEarlGrey, CoreyWWilliams
161* Status: Complete
162* Pairing(s): Lars/Sadie
163* 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.
164* Tags: Angst, Hurt/Comfort
165* 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)
166
167[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11146368/1/Forging-Ahead Forging Ahead]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2551208/BarracudaHeart BarracudaHeart]]
168* Recommended by: AVeryGayEarlGrey, CoreyWWilliams
169* Status: Complete
170* Pairing(s): Lars/Sadie
171* 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.
172* Tags: Friendship, Hurt/Comfort
173* 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).
174
175[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3709729 Aftermath of an Annoucement]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/HerenorThereNearnorFar HerenorThereNearnorFar]]
176* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
177* Status: Complete
178* Pairing(s): Rose/Greg
179* Synopsis: Rose Quartz has a boyfriend and a terrible, wonderful plan. As of an hour ago her nearest and dearest know about the former.
180* Tags: Rose-centric, character study,
181* 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]].
182
183[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3662058 Logic and Emotion]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Bookman230 Bookman230]]
184* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
185* Status: Complete
186* 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.
187* Tags: Anxiety, Panic Attacks
188* Comments: The StrawVulcan dorito has a bit of a VillainousBreakdown. Set roughly fifteen seconds after Peridot escapes during "Jail Break."
189
190[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3681837 Homecalling]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/GabeTheTrickster GabeTheTrickster]]
191* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
192* Status: Complete
193* 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.
194* Tags: Drabble
195* Inspired by: [[http://discount-supervillain.tumblr.com/post/115282969412/click-message-repeats-peridot-to-homeworld by this fanart.]]
196
197[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3727753 BEACH CITY'S UNIVERSE: A STEVEN RETROSPECTIVE]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Bookman230/pseuds/Bookman230 Bookman230]]
198* Recommended by: powerespect, CoreyWWilliams
199* Status: Complete
200* Synopsis: Connie makes a documentary interviewing Beach City's residents about Steven.
201** {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.
202
203[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3806995 The crystal gems read Marx and decide to destroy capitalism]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/PostTeenager PostTeenager]]
204* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
205* Status: Complete
206* Synopsis: [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin The crystal gems read Marx and decide to destroy capitalism.]]
207* Tags: CrackFic, Humor
208
209[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3854449 Strategy]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/paralax paralax]]
210* Recommended by: meme-asaurus, Crossover-Enthusiast
211* Status: Complete
212* Synopsis: Fusions might be a cheap tactic, but they're still a valid one.
213* Tags: One-shot
214* 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 the other Crystal Gems to overcome the odds. This is how they decide who Fuses with who.
215
216[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4168281 that which they defend]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/underoriginal/pseuds/underoriginal underoriginal]]
217* Recommended by: completely different, nixlheimr
218* Status: Complete
219* 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.
220* Tags: Character study, one-shot, Connie-centric
221
222[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3985054 Maheswaran Approved]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/sparksofwrite/pseuds/sparksofwrite sparksofwrite]]
223* Recommended by: completely different
224* Status: Complete
225* 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.
226* Tags: Mother-Daughter Relationship, Family Issues, Light Angst, POV Second Person, Resentment, Insecurity, Happy Ending, Post-Season/Series 01, Pod-fic Available
227
228[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3831388 You Miss Rose]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/telekinesiskid telekinesiskid]]
229* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
230* Status: Complete
231* Synopsis: Your name is Pearl and you miss her.
232* Tags: Pearl-centric, POV Second Person, Heartbreak, Resentment, Homesickness,
233* 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.
234
235[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4238436/chapters/9588873 Learning to Breathe Underwater]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/RoadsandBurrows/pseuds/RoadsandBurrows Roads and Burrows]]
236* Recommended by Tropers/{{Ruise}}, Unfamiliar Familiar, HappyMan, Crossover-Enthusiast
237* Status: Complete
238* 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...
239* Tags: Story-driven, comedy, Character development, Connie Maheswaran Is Not Your Damsel In Distress, Slow Build, Action/Adventure, Steven Universe Adopts Everyone, Lapis Lazuli Is Not Your Perfect Cinnamon Roll, Steven Has The Best Alien Warrior Moms, Greg Universe Best Dad, Robots, Tenuous Gem Magi, Science, Homeworld Is The Actual Worst, Post-Malachite Recovery, Bad Brain Stuff, Implied Past Abuse, Canon-Typical Violence, Redemption Arcs For Everyone, Jasper's Awful Backstory Does Not Excuse Her Being Dreadful, Yes I Mean Everyone, Fusion Shenanigans, Peridot Does Not Want Your Human Friendship Disease, Body Horror
240** [[Fanfic/LearningToBreatheUnderwater Here its tropes page.]]
241
242[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4297863 do not fear]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent CompletelyDifferent]]
243* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
244* Status: Complete
245* Synopsis: Throughout her long life, Rose Quartz thinks a lot about death. When the time finally comes, she's still not prepared.
246* Tags: Major Character Death, Death, Grief/Mourning, War, Disease
247
248[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4284786 Pearl Steals a Tater Tot]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/PK1312 PK1312]]
249* Recommended by: meme-asaurus, Crossover-Enthusiast
250* Status: Complete
251* 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.
252* Tags: Slice of Life, Comedy
253* Comments: Ever wanted an episode where Pearl [[SanitySlippage just gradually becomes paranoid over nothing and freaks out?]] This one's for you. PlayedForLaughs.
254
255[[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]]
256* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
257* Status: Complete
258* Tags: One Shot
259* 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".
260
261[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4365575 Divine Comedy]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/teqnique/pseuds/teqnique Teqnique]]
262* Recommended by Orbiting, Unfamiliar Familiar
263* Status: Complete
264* Synopsis: Steven gets a chance to talk to Sardonyx. She knows a lot more than he's willing to hear.
265-->''"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."''
266* Comments: One of the few fics analyzing Sardonyx as a person in her own right.
267
268[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4314996/ Yellow Diamond's Invincible Adventure]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheNotoriousHIV TheNotoriousHIV]]
269* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
270* Status: Complete
271* ''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.
272* ''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.
273* Tags: Absolutely brutal character death
274
275[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11395895/1/blank-canvas blank canvas]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4157181/puertoricanjane puertoricanjan]]
276* Recommended by: Masterweaver
277* Status: Complete
278* ''Synopsis'': "Try to look punk," Vidalia says.
279* ''Comments'': A nice one-shot about old friends reuniting, as an artist contemplates her muse.
280
281[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4360853/chapters/9893705 A Story About Grownups]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/BarracudaHeart/pseuds/BarracudaHeart BarracudaHeart]]
282* Recommended by: AVeryGayEarlGrey
283* Status: Complete
284* ''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.
285* ''Comments'': An interesting timejump fic involving Lars, Sadie, and Ronaldo. The author writes these three quite well.
286
287[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4719974 The Homeworld In My Head]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/LadyRavenEye/pseuds/LadyRavenEye Lady Raven Eye]]
288* Signed by Dragon Elexus, Crossover-Enthusiast
289* Status: Complete
290* ''Synopsis'': Lapis reflects on what Homeworld was like before.
291* ''Comments'': ''Very'' short, but effective nonetheless.
292
293[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4712321 Corrupted, Corrosive]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/kiiouex/pseuds/kiiouex kiiouex]]
294* Signed by Dragon Elexus, Crossover-Enthusiast
295* Status: Complete
296* ''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).
297
298[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/5044786 Crosswalk]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/BarracudaHeart/pseuds/BarracudaHeart BarracudaHeart]]
299* Recommended by: AVeryGayEarlGrey, CoreyWWilliams
300* Status: Complete
301* ''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.
302* ''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.
303
304[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11500922/1/cacophony cacophony]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4240030/bendergurl123 bendergurl123]]
305* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
306* Status: Complete
307* ''Synopsis'': The events of "Keeping it Together" from the Hand Cluster's perspective.
308* ''Comments'': Brief. Creepy. Heartbreaking.
309
310[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11559571/1/Becoming-One-Origins-of-a-Fusion Becoming One: Origins of a Fusion]] by [=MadameX818=]
311* Recommended by: Pren, Crossover-Enthusiast
312* Status: Complete
313* Synopsis: A series of one-shots about the first formations of Fusions, first going through all the ones from canon before exploring new pairings.
314* 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.
315
316[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5769742/chapters/13295788 Strings/Lines]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/skitterdwell/pseuds/skitterdwell skitterdwell]]
317* Recommended by: Sean Devine
318* Status: Complete
319* Synopsis: Peridot struggles to learn to fuse. The Crystal Gems do their best. Results vary.
320* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Peridot
321* Tags: CharacterDevelopment
322
323[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5440058 Astronomy in Reverse]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheBlindBandit/ TheBlindBandit]]
324* Recommended by: Unfamiliar Familiar
325* Status: Complete
326* 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.
327* Comments: Touching and sweet story about Steven and Pearl and the state of their relationship as of the Barn Arc.
328
329[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1473043 Hologram.]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/ArtemisPanthar/pseuds/ArtemisPanthar ArtemisPanthar]]
330* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
331* Status: Complete
332* Synopsis: The events of the episode "Steven the Swordfighter" told from the perspective of the hologram.
333* Comments: It's an old fic, but wonderfully well written, and surprisingly manages to humanize Holo-Pearl.
334
335[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11887819/1/Fission Fission]] by Katrina S. Forest
336* Recommended by: Pren
337* Status: Complete
338* 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...
339* 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.
340
341[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6638785 Peridot's Super Stupendous Fanfiction]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Mad_Mutt/pseuds/Mad_Mutt Mad_Mutt]]
342* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
343* Status: Complete
344* 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.
345* Comments: Peridot's fanfic is completely SoBadItsGood and [[OutOfCharacter OOC]] that it's just completely hilarious. Also:
346--> "What the cloding craptastic fudge sickle!?"
347
348[[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]]
349* Recommended by: CCIB, Crossover-Enthusiast.
350* Status: Complete
351* 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.
352* Comments: Hit the Diamond wasn't enough Ruby Squad for you? This fic is hilarious, and their interactions with Steven are adorable.
353
354[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3670941 Putting It Back Together]] by Completely Different
355* Recommended by: powerespect, Unfamiliar Familiar
356* Status: Complete
357* ''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.
358
359[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/7811854/chapters/17827000 Long-Term Memories]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Swordtheguy/pseuds/Swordtheguy SwordTheGuy]]
360* Recommended by: Siempie, nixlheimr
361* Status: Complete
362* ''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.
363* Pairing(s): Connie/Steven, Amethyst/Peridot
364* ''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.
365* [[Fanfic/LongTermMemories Now with a Tropes page]]!
366
367[[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]]
368* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
369* Status: Complete
370* ''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.
371* Pairing(s): Steven/Connie, Jeff/Peedee, Dante/Martha, Lapis/Peridot
372* ''Comments'': [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin The title rings true.]]
373
374[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/8243746 Sitting With You Don't Cost Nothin']] by CookiezIV
375* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
376* Status: Complete
377* ''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.
378
379[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11460512/1/Don-t-Even-Bother Don't Even Bother]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6889397/GlassHawk GlassHawk]]
380* Recommended by: Bored_Man
381* Status: Complete
382* ''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".
383* 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.
384* Tags: Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Family
385
386[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4831247 Lithification]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/airamcg/pseuds/airamcg airamcg]]
387* Recommended by: nixlheimr
388* Status: Complete
389* ''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.
390* Comments: Written way before "Catch and Release" aired, it's aged well in terms of Pearl's and Peridot's characterizations.
391
392[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5951614/chapters/13680055 Little Rebellions]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent/pseuds/CompletelyDifferent CompletelyDifferent]]
393* Recommended by: nixlheimr
394* Status: Complete
395* ''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.
396* Comments: It starts out as little oneshots focusing on a different Pearl every chapter, but the stories are masterfully interwoven into a larger narrative.
397* [[Fanfic/LittleRebellions Now with its own Tropes page!]]
398
399[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12164733/1/Change Change]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2589723/Zeta-The-Sixth Zeta the Sixth]]
400* Recommended by: Hello101
401* Status: Complete.
402* ''Synopsis:'' Pink Diamond's story, from beginning to end. Well, my interpretation anyways.
403* ''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.
404
405[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12452026/1/Hold-The-Phone Hold the Phone]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1105126/sushigal007 sushigal007]]
406* Recommended by: Tropers/CommanderPeepidot
407* Status: Complete
408* 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.
409* 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!
410
411[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/9296291/chapters/21069080 Just A Normal Coffee Shop]] by airamcg, [=CompletelyDifferent=], [=CoreyWW=], and [=FourFaces=]
412* Recommended by nixlheimr
413* Status: Complete
414* ''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...
415* Comments: [[NeverTrustATitle Things are not]] [[NeverTrustATrailer what they seem]].
416* Tags: College AU, Coffee Shop AU, [[spoiler:Not Actually An AU]]
417* [[Fanfic/JustANormalCoffeeShop Now With Its Own Tropes Page!!]]
418
419[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/11384934 Do or Dye]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CoreyWW/pseuds/CoreyWW CoreyWW]]
420* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
421* Status: Complete
422* ''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.
423* 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.
424
425[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/12313335 Moving On]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent Completely Different]]
426* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
427* Status: Complete
428* ''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.
429* ''Comments'': Five 100-word drabbles on each of the Crystal Gems' feelings and thoughts following Bismuth's unbubbling. Spot on characterization for everyone.
430
431[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/14227779 The Present]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/TheLillie/pseuds/TheLillie TheLillie]]
432* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
433* Status: Complete
434* ''Synopsis'': Garnet turned. Jamie the mailman was left in the water, chuckling sheepishly.
435--> "I, um--this is awkward," he admitted. "I-I seem to still be paralyzed."
436* ''Comments'': Set right after Steven sacrifices himself, the fic focuses Garnet attempting to be a leader, Jamie trying to deal with being kidnapped, and their friendship. The second chapter is especially heartbreaking when [[spoiler:it finally hits Jamie that he almost got taken into space, and he breaks down]].
437* Tags: Post "I Am My Mom", Platonic Relationships, Post-Traumatic Stress, Angst
438
439[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/14880168 Diamonds are Forever]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/E350tb/pseuds/E350tb E350tb]]
440* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
441* Status: Complete
442* ''Synopsis'': Steven is changing.
443* Pairing(s): Eventual Steven/Connie, Mentioned Ruby/Sapphire
444* ''Comments'': Steven's [[spoiler:Diamond heritage]] decides to surprise him on his eighteenth birthday. Everyone attempts to deal with it, some poorer than others. It's an angst fest with lot of wholesome content in between, and it's wonderful.
445* Tags: Future Fic, Drabble Collection, Angst, [[spoiler:Implied/Referenced Character Death]]
446
447[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11398240/1/Long-Term Long Term]] by Phantomrose96
448* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}, Crossover-Enthusiast
449* Status: Complete
450* ''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.
451
452[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/6223666/chapters/14258998 Geometric]] by hyenalab
453* Recommended by: Lyra_Dhani
454* Status: Complete
455* ''Synopsis'': Steven has asked her not to watch him sleep. Pearl tries, she really does.
456
457[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15011990 Legacy]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Mundivore/pseuds/Mundivore Mundivore]]
458* Recommended by: [=SuperYoshiFan02=]
459* Status: Complete
460* ''Synopsis'': Stevonnie is the last of the Crystal Gems, but not the last of their family.
461* ''Comments'': A beautiful one-shot taking place over a million years after the main series, featuring Stevonnie and the HalfHumanHybrid children of the other Crystal Gems.
462* Tags: Distant Future, Fluff, [[LivingForeverIsAwesome Immortality Actually Isn't Too Bad]]
463
464[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/32654212 The Dream]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/StarGarnet03/pseuds/StarGarnet03 StarGarnet03]]
465* Recommened by: [=SpiroSpiro=]
466* Status: Complete
467* ''Synopsis'': The Crystal Gems and Connie are watching Steven's dream via a projection machine Peridot has built. What could've possibly gone wrong?
468* Tags: Angst, One-Shot
469
470[[/folder]]
471
472
473[[folder:On-going]]
474
475[[https://www.quotev.com/story/9931156/Crystal-Gems-X-Reader-No-Rest-for-the-Weary/1 No Rest for the Weary]] by [[https://www.quotev.com/bob2jack Kookywood]]
476* Recommended by: Kamil_Owiec
477* Status: Ongoing
478* ''Synopsis'': Y/n's attempt to be a good person in a world full of evil backfires and is forced to move to Beach City. Unknown to them, they are about to embark on a journey of grand proportion and unlock some underwhelming powers they will use to help the Crystal Gems on their ongoing battle to protect Earth! Of course, they get a little help along the way.
479* ''Comments'': Very well written fanfic. One of the best I have read. It remains so even after re-reading. At first, the story seems slow and idyllic, but at the moment when the main character meddles in the affairs of Homeworld things become very interesting and intense. Everyone is in character, and Reader Character is well-written and given their own personality. It is difficult to describe it without spoilers, so I just recommend reading it.
480** Also available on [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17944349/chapters/42376649 A03]] (dormant; last updated March 2019)
481* Tags: Crystal Gems, Homeworld Gems, Emotional, Heartwarming, SugarWiki/{{WAFF}}, CharacterDevelopment, Pink Diamond, Angst, [[spoiler:Death]], [[spoiler:Time Travel]]
482
483[[https://www.quotev.com/story/10950296/No-Rest-for-the-Wicked-Homeworld-Gems-x-Reader No Rest for the Wicked]] by [[https://www.quotev.com/bob2jack Kookywood]] and [[https://www.quotev.com/PurplePegasus Jade Thunderhoof]]
484* Recommended by: Kamil_Owiec
485* Status: Ongoing
486* ''Synopsis'': (Spin off of No Rest for the Weary) They can move the stars with the snap of their fingers. They own the Earth and hundreds of other planets. The very essence of time bends to their will. But Y/n's double from another timeline is still not happy. They are filled with anger, bitterness, resentment, and a thirst for revenge... It all begs one simple question... Why?
487* ''Comments'': Spin off/Alternate Universe of this from No rest for the Weary. Point of divergence in alternate timeline is around the episode "Steven's Dream". This fanfiction shows the relationship of the main character with homeworld gems, like Diamonds, Amethysts and Peridots. Just like "No Rest for the Weary" it's a well written fanfic, although a bit darker.
488* Tags: Homeworld Gems, Emotional, [[spoiler: Torture]], [[spoiler:Time Travel]]
489
490[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/9532025/chapters/21554183 Paragon]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Kitsune_Heart/pseuds/Kitsune_Heart Kitsune Heart]]
491* Recommended by: Hello101
492* Status: In-Progress
493* ''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...
494* ''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).
495* Now has its own page [[Fanfic/ParagonKitsuneHeart Here!]]
496
497[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12941296/1/A-gem-s-glow A gem's glow]] by AlphomegaMaster
498* Recommended by: mkmlp
499* Status: Dead; last updated June 2019
500* ''Synopsis'': Steven goes to bed after the events of "Change Your Mind", only to find himself in a dream like he never had before. A dream where he finally gets to have a long overdue heart-to-heart with someone he always wanted to meet, and who always wanted to meet him. A dream where he finally meets Rose Quarts, Pink Diamond, his mother face to face.
501* Comments: A beautiful and very emotional piece, where Steven and Rose/Pink Diamond both help each other find closure and piece, with Pink Diamond finally getting to explain her actions to her son in person.
502* Notes: It should probably be noted that this started before "Change Your Mind" was aired and was reworked to better fit into canon after said episode [[spoiler: confirmed once in for all that Rose/Pink Diamond is truly dead and not just living within Steven's/her gem as many speculated.]]
503
504[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21728824/chapters/51833323 Professionals]] by Demyx(ScalaSpiral)
505* Recommended by: powerofone65
506* Status: Ongoing
507* ''Synopsis'': Peridot: Chief Technician and perpetual disaster zone. Bismuth: Chief Builder and voice of reason. Zircon: Full-time Court Lawyer and part-time nervous wreck. Lapis Lazuli: No title, just here to provide protection, morps and snark.Steven Universe brought them here. A shared love of Little Homeworld and questionable TV bonded them together. A little messy drama isn’t about to pull them apart.
508* Comments: A really interesting story which features the Crystal Gems B Team (and Blue Zircon from the Trial) as they try to keep Little Homeworld running, while balancing their own emotional dramas and adjust to the dawning Era 3.
509* Notes: Takes place during Steven Universe Future, though not much knowledge is needed to keep up. Also has short stories that take place in, but aren't always canon to this Fic.
510
511[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/913053 The 100 Words A Day Series]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/E350tb/pseuds/E350tb E350tb]] and [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/realfakedoors/pseuds/realfakedoors realfakedoors]] (Volume V only)
512* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
513* Status: Volumes I - V are Complete, plus one special edition, also Complete; series is Dead (last updated September 2019)
514* ''Synopsis'': One hundred words a day, every day, until the show comes back.
515* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Peridot, Pearl/Rose, Connie/Steven, Lapis/Pearl, Lars/Sadie, Mystery Girl/Pearl, Rose/Greg, Blue Diamond's Pearl/Defense Zircon, Sadie/Peridot, Doc/Eyeball, Emerald/Sadie, Leggy/Padparadscha, Lapis/Pearl/Bismuth, Ruby/Sapphire, Bismuth/Pearl, Sadie/Doc/Eyeball/Army/Navy/Leggy, Eyeball/Jasper, Lars/Lapis, Sour Cream/Buck
516* ''Comments'': ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin. A series of drabbles that start up each time the show goes on hiatus, with one posted every day until the show's return. The drabbles can be anything from sweet, to sad, to funny, and there's definitely something for everyone. Note: while the fic does contain multiple ships, {{Alternate Universe}}s, and crossovers, most of it is set in the main verse with little shipping happening outside of ship-specific chapters.
517* Tags: Drabble Collection, Pink Diamond Theory, Crack, CrackPairing, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Alternate Universe, Crossover
518
519[[https://m.fanfiction.net/s/14099054/1/ Fire Lilies]] by treegirl5
520* Recommended by: Prinnyramza
521* Status: Ongoing
522* ''Synopsis'': Gems could never die in any true sense. Shattering destroyed the body but the mind still suffered. That is until gems started interacting with humans. By having a hybrid child with a human a gem can finally escape eternity. Once this is discovered gems start flocking to Earth for this peaceful release from existence. But what about the hybrids that their deaths leave behind?
523* Comments: This is a concept I've never seen before. This makes use of a quirk of the gem species, that they technically can't die to it's advantage while also continuing Steven's story in a logical way and expanding on how human-gem diplomancy has been developed years after the series finale.
524
525
526[[/folder]]
527
528
529[[folder:Hiatus/Dormant/Dead]]
530
531[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10045627/1/Raising-Steven Raising Steven]] by Crystal-Gem-Goddess
532* Recommended by: Awesome Waffles
533* Status: Dormant
534* ''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.
535* 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!
536
537[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11763865/1/Book-of-Onyx Book of Onyx]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5356988/Weaver-the-8th Weaver the 8th]]
538* Recommended by: Wolfenlied
539* Status: Dormant
540* ''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. Something far more alive, and far more important.
541* Comments: So far its an interesting little adventure story between Steven and the Gems. A pretty action packed 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.
542
543[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11143982/1/Well-It-s-Just-A-Theory Well, It's Just A Theory]] by [=PlotPoints=]
544* Recommended by: {{Syrika}}
545* Status: Dead
546* ''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.
547* 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.
548
549[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3666471 Baby Steven and the Gems]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/HailSam/pseuds/HailSam HailSam]]
550* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
551* Status: Dead
552* ''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!
553* Pairing(s): Ruby/Sapphire, Toddler Steven/Toddler Connie, Garnet/Amethyst/Pearl, Rose/Greg
554* ''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.]]
555* Tags: SugarWiki/{{WAFF}}
556
557[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11300816/1/Combined-Perspectives Combined Perspectives]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3351409/carolnegate carolnegate]]
558* Recommended by: Tangerineandpuce, Crossover-Enthusiast
559* Status: Dead
560* ''Synopsis'': A look into the thoughts and feelings of each Fusion that's appeared in the series.
561* ''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.
562
563[[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]]
564* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
565* Status: Dead
566* ''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''.
567* ''Comments'': FreakyFridayFlip time with the Crystal Gems and the Cool Kids.
568
569[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4515555/chapters/10270758 Seeds Of Rebellion]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/airamcg/pseuds/airamcg airamcg]]
570* Recommended by: Unfamiliar Familiar
571* Status: Dormant (last updated January 2017)
572* 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.
573* 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.
574** [[FanFic/SeedsOfRebellion Now with its own page!]]
575
576[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3808279 The World is Your Oyster, The Universe is Your Namesake]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/MHD/profile MHD]]
577* Recommended by: [=Perlen297=]
578* Status: Dormant
579* 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.
580* Pairing(s): Steven/Connie
581
582[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4876180 The Quartizine Trio]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Spatial/profile Spatial]]
583* Recommended by: Perlen297, nixlheimr
584* Status: Dead
585* 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.
586
587[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4996102 Pleased To Meet Your Acquaintence]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/zoopdedo zoopdedo]]
588* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
589* Status: Dormant
590* ''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.]]
591* ''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.
592--> '''Steven:''' I'm a Crystal Gem!
593--> '''Yellow Diamond:''' Elucidate this concept.
594--> '''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!
595--> '''Yellow Diamond:''' ...I beg your pardon?
596--> '''Steven:''' Cause were good and evil neeeever beats us!
597--> '''Yellow Diamond:''' ...stop this at once.
598--> '''Steven:''' ...we'll win the fight, and then GO OUT FOR PIZZA!
599
600[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5650294/chapters/13013254 Sapphire's Pearl]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/GreyLiliy/pseuds/GreyLiliy GreyLiliy]]
601* Recommended by: Sean Devine, Pren, Crossover-Enthusiast
602* Status: Dormant
603* 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!
604* 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.
605* Also on [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11716747/1/Sapphire-s-Pearl Fanfiction.net]].
606* Tags: Original Character
607
608[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11545909/1/Peridot-Vs-The-World Peridot vs. the World]] by Lone Erotic Wanderer
609* Recommended by: Pren
610* Status: Dormant
611* Synopsis: Between-episodes sketches of Peridot being introduced to various aspects of human society, and how it helps win her over.
612* 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.
613
614''Her Page's Progress'' by KaleidoscopeKreation
615* Recommended by: Unfamiliar Familiar
616* Vanished from the internet. Please post a link if found.
617* 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.
618* Comments: Wonderfully written Connie and Pearl interactions and mentor-student relationship.
619
620[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4479557/chapters/10183385 Day 7]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/VsaFic/pseuds/VsaFic VsaFic]]
621* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
622* Status: Dead
623* ''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.
624
625[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12110900/1/Steven-Universe-Connie-and-the-B-Team Connie and the B Team]] by Feraligreater 328
626* Recommended by: Pren
627* Status: Hiatus
628* ''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.
629* ''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.
630** Now has its own [[Fanfic/ConnieAndTheBTeam trope page]].
631
632[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/8152975/chapters/18684652 Fusion Family]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheOneAndOnly1993/pseuds/TheOneAndOnly1993 TheOneAndOnly1993]]
633* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
634* Status: Dormant; last updated August 2018
635* 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.
636* 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.''
637
638[[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]]
639* Recommended by: CCIB
640* Status: Dormant (last updated January 2017)
641* 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!
642* 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]].
643
644[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/24620686 Log Date: 7 46 2]] and [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/24785035 The Monster Behind The Visor]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/FanGirlFreak16/pseuds/FanGirlFreak16 FanGirlFreak16]]
645* Recommened by: [=SpiroSpiro=]
646* Status: Dormant
647* ''Synopsis'': While Peridot goes on a mission with the Crystal Gems, Lapis gets bored at the barn, decides to sneak into Peridot's room for the first time, and finds Peridot's tape recorder. Meanwhile, Peridot has a nightmare and panic attack for the first time. Takes place before the episode "[[Recap/StevenUniverseS5E7RaisingTheBarn Raising The Barn]]".
648* Warning: While the first fic has no offensive content, the second fic has blood.
649
650[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12122046/1/Collider Collider]] by Flitty
651* Recommended by: [[SilverBrick SilverBrick]]
652* Status: Dormant (Author has stated that they will continue to add chapters slowly, but so far haven’t followed through)
653* ''Synopsis'': Steven [[PeggySue finds himself in the past with no explanation]]. With knowledge and abilities that he shouldn’t have, can he steer the ship alone?
654* ''Comments'': This fic takes the standard premise of [[PeggySue Peggy Sues]], and applies it to Steven Universe; Steven goes back from just after the events of "Mindful Education". Starts off a little shaky, but quickly grows into itself. A few things make this fic stand out: First, Steven doesn’t remember the events of each episode (each chapter is dedicated to an actual episode by the way), so he makes wrong choices and even skips some plots entirely or makes them worse. Second, the Gems seem to be acting a little off, like they were also affected by the time travel. Finally, Flitty provides neat little commentaries at the end of each chapter, explaining a bit of their thought process while writing the chapter, as well as their headcanons.
655
656[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/8910277/chapters/20412190 Selaginella Lepidophylla]] 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
657[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Swordtheguy/pseuds/Swordtheguy SwordTheGuy]])
658* Recommended by: nixlheimr
659* Status: Dormant
660* 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.
661* Comments: An original flavor deconstruction of the "What if Rose Quartz comes back?" plot.
662** [[FanFic/SelaginellaLepidophylla Now with its own page!]]
663
664[[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
665* Recommended by: powerespect, Malconvoker, Crossover-Enthusiast
666* Status: Dead; last updated September 2018
667* ''Synopsis'': After the events of "Jail Break", Peridot is captured by the Crystal Gems. Steven tries to win her over.
668* Comments: Anyone clamoring for a Peridot redemption arc should check this one out.
669[[/folder]]
670
671!Alternate Universe
672''Alternative Universe. The characters are written into a different world/universe than the one they are typically from.''
673
674[[folder:Complete]]
675
676[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3776794/ Inferior Blue]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/hTeDruknenPotaT/pseuds/hTeDruknenPotaT hTeDruknenPotaT]]
677* Recommended by: Arualiaa
678* Status: Completed
679* ''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 universe.
680* Pairing(s): Past Jasper/Lapis
681* ''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.
682* ''Tags'': Self-Harm, Suicidal Thoughts, Child Neglect, Child Abuse, Dark Themes, Rape/Non-Con, Abusive Relationships, Terminal Illness, Major Character Death, Grieving
683
684[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3937030 Tiger Stripes]] by BarracudaHeart
685* Recommended by: AVeryGayEarlGrey
686* Status: Complete
687* ''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.
688* Pairing(s): Jasper/Amethyst, Lars/Sadie, Peridot/Lapis, Past Jasper/Lapis, Past Lars/Ronaldo
689* ''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).
690
691[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5673712/chapters/13070491 Opal, Sapphire, Ruby, and STEVEN!]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/iamconstantine/pseuds/iamconstantine iamconstantine]]
692* Recommended by: Sean Devine, Crossover-Enthusiast
693* Status: Complete
694* 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!
695* Tags: Opal AU, Not exactly Pearlmethyst, Alternate Universe
696* There's an [[http://osrasaskblog.tumblr.com/ Ask Blog]] for the fic, as well. Also has a [[Fanfic/OpalSapphireRubyAndSteven Tropes page!]]
697
698I Remember Me by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4183401/CommanderECH Commander ECH]]
699* Partially vanished from the internet (the only [[http://web.archive.org/web/20160217183915/https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11631160/1/I-Remember-Me archived site found]] has fifteen chapters out of sixty four); please post a link if found.
700* Recommended by: Pren
701* Status: Complete
702* 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...
703* 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: ''I Believe'' and ''I Will Stand'' (both are also missing). First is complete, second is dead.
704
705[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11361574/1/Tourmaline Tourmaline]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2681766/Phantomrose96 Phantomrose96]]
706* Recommended by: qyndox
707* Status: Complete
708* ''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.
709* ''Comments'': A amazingly written and compelling AU tale focusing on Peridot, written before she was featured much after the events of "Jail Break". 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-"Jail Break".
710** Seconded. There's also an Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn version [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4409723/chapters/10015133 here]].
711
712[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/11787402 Diamond In The Rough]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/citrusella/pseuds/citrusella citrusella]]
713* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
714* Status: Technically Complete (each chapter ends on a SequelHook and the author has said they might do more chapters if inspiration strikes them)
715* ''Synopsis'': Connie is in the hospital with a serious disorder, and her biggest chance is an experimental treatment combining minerals with blood transfusions. Little does anyone know...
716* Comments: An AU where Connie is technically Pink Diamond, by means of her having the latter's crushed shards in her bloodstream. An incredibly interesting idea with a serious air for all chapters, and good characterization to boot. Following "A Single Pale Rose", the author even found a way to make it work with the reveal that [[spoiler:Rose (and by extension, Steven) was Pink Diamond, with the crushed shards instead being the fake ones Pink created]].
717* Tags: Connie is Pink Diamond, Crack, Crack Treated Seriously, Angst (maybe)
718
719[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18007175/chapters/42542285/ The Darkness Between Stars]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/A_Friendly_Irin/pseuds/A_Friendly_Irin A_Friendly_Irin]] and [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Farla/pseuds/Farla Farla]]
720* Recommended by: The_Reeds_of_Enki
721* Status: Completed
722* Synopsis: The diamonds are coming, and Steven is so afraid. He doesn’t want to kill, but he doesn’t want to die. He’s always been able to save everyone, but the gulf between himself and his enemies now seems impossibly vast. To bridge this distance, what will he have to sacrifice? (Rose Quartz is Rose Quartz AU, rewrite of Diamond Days)
723* Comments: A darker take on the SU finale. The characterization is satisfying and believable and the plot handles complex struggles, like balancing one's personal code of honor versus the needs of many. The Diamonds' genocidal policies are addressed, this AU being a response to how the ending addressed their character arc and subsequent redemption.
724* Tags: AU, Rose Quartz is Not Pink Diamond, Rose Quartz Shattered PD, Countertextual Readings
725* [[Fanfic/TheDarknessBetweenStars Now has it's own trope page!]]
726
727[[https://a-friendly-irin.itch.io/flawed-crystals Flawed Crystals]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/A_Friendly_Irin/pseuds/A_Friendly_Irin A_Friendly_Irin]] and [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Farla/pseuds/Farla Farla]]
728* [[VideoGame/FlawedCrystals Has a wiki page]]
729* Recommended by: The_Reeds_of_Enki
730* Status: Completed
731* Synopsis: The gems leave Steven for one final mission. They come back corrupted. To save them, Steven will have to face uncomfortable truths about his friends, his family, and himself. (Rose Quartz is Rose Quartz AU, canon divergent from A Single Pale Rose)
732* Comments: Game fanfics are really interesting and unusual, to boot. This game is text-based, so it's light on graphics, but the exposition and accurate characterization makes everything move smoothly without want for pictures.
733* Tags: Fangame, AU, Rose Quartz is Not Pink Diamond, Corrupted Crystal Gems, Stevonnie In Charge
734
735[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15479709/chapters/35935239 Everything In The World Was Standing Still]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/CaptainJZH/pseuds/CaptainJZH Captain JZH]]
736* Recommended by: E350
737* Status: Complete
738* Synopsis: It's 1912. A diverse cast of characters— A wealthy boy and his caretaker moving to America after the death of the former's mother, an unlucky drifter finally heading home after an extended stay in Europe, a young engineer getting her first big assignment, an Indian family traveling to America, two lovers from wildly different classes, a stoker just doing her job, an architect with a humble past, and a scarred young woman finally getting the confidence to go to sea again —are all sailing aboard the maiden voyage of the largest, grandest ship ever built: The RMS Titanic.
739* Pairing(s): Ruby/Sapphire, Amethyst/Peridot, Bismuth/Pearl
740* Comments: It's Steven Universe on the Titanic. It's a wonderfully researched story by someone who's clearly passionate about the history of the Titanic, and all of the characters are adapted perfectly to the setting. Of particular note is Amethyst, who is hilarious but also incredibly richly portrayed.
741* Tags: Past Pearl/Rose Quartz, Titanic AU, slow burn, major character death happens farther down the line.
742
743
744
745[[/folder]]
746
747[[folder:On-going]]
748
749[[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]]
750* Recommended by: [=Hema4ever=]
751* Status: Ongoing
752* ''Synopsis'': Follow Hematite, a new Harvester Gem, and the Diamond Authority as they try to learn how to work together.
753* ''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.
754* Tags: Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Adventure, Worldbuilding
755* [[Fanfic/TheHarvester Now has a Tropes Page]].
756
757[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11531266/1/Steven-Lazuli Steven Lazuli]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5180037/Zipper-mom Zipper mom]]
758* Recommended by badapple1020
759* Status: Temporary Hiatus, technically Ongoing
760* ''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.
761* 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.
762
763FanFic/GiftOfADiamond by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/9006057/616mcu 616mcu]]
764* Recommended by [=ALavonPapillon1=]
765* Status: Dead; last updated August 2019
766* ''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]].
767
768[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/948873 The Red Sadie Series]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/E350tb/pseuds/E350tb E350tb]]
769* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
770* Status: ''The Eye of the Storm'' is complete, ''Ruby Stars'' is ongoing.
771* ''Synopsis'': When Barb and Clancy Miller split up, they both thought that would be the end of it. Twenty years later, Clancy comes back for work, and Barb wants nothing do with him. Sadie, however, uses it to learn more about her dad... But sometimes, it's best to leave the past in the past, and she might not like what she finds.
772* Pairing(s): Past Barb/Clancy (OC), [[spoiler:Past Barb/Kay (OC)]], Eventual Amethyst/Peridot
773* Comments: A fic that takes a very interesting spin on Sadie's DisappearedDad, leading to a lot of shake ups for everyone involved. Takes old fandom ideas ([x] is a secret agent, [[spoiler:[y] is actually a Gem/Gem hybrid]], ect.) and uses them to craft an excellent story. There are OCs, but they're well-written and enjoyable. Wonderful characterization for everyone, especially Sadie, as the narration goes into detail on her thoughts and feelings as the fics go on. Note: it is highly recommended that you read ''The Eye of the Storm'' before even looking at ''Ruby Stars'', as a reveal in the former is a major part of the latter. Has a tropes page [[Fanfic/RedSadie here]].
774* Tags: Original Characters, Blood and Injury (but not in great detail)
775
776[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12120355/1/Pearl-in-WWII Pearl in WWII]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/7699523/pinheadh78 pinheadh78]]
777* Now with a [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Fanfic/PearlInWWII tropes page]]!
778* Recommended by rodsantos
779* ''Status'': Ongoing
780* ''Synopsis'': What if Pearl had a secret, something she was both proud and ashamed of? What if, during the most turbulent and formative years of the modern era, a Crystal Gem once again watched the rise of evil setting the world burning in war? What if, against the wishes of her friends and beloved leader, she decided to do something about it? (Based on real-world history with an SU twist.)
781* ''Comments'': An amazing story where Pearl shares her experience with World War II with the cast. The author did his homework on the history. In Alternate Universe because World War II never happened in the show's world. Currently under a rewrite as of March 2020 to clean up typos and correct a few grammatical errors.
782
783
784[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/14605911/chapters/33758472 Revelations]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/9shadowcat9/pseuds/9shadowcat9 9shadowcat9]]
785* Recommended by: Midello_Felteve, Crossover-Enthusiast, [=RacattackForce=]
786* Status: Ongoing
787* ''Synopsis'': Blue Diamond, who had sat in a room filled with bubbled Rose Quartz gems for thousands of years and stared at them until Yellow Diamond arrived to drag her away, noticed something she should have seen before. The gem was too light to be a Rose Quartz. The gem was too clear. It shined too brightly, the light catching it perfectly. But she remembered a gem similar, a gem that haunted her memories. She saw it when she cried. She knew that gem.
788* Comments: Diverging from canon as of "The Trial", which incorporates major elements from "A Single Pale Rose". ''Revelations'' is a promising 'for want of a nail' story where every update leaves you wanting more.
789** Seconded. The writing's a bit shaky, especially in the first few chapters, but the characters are either spot on or very close to their canon selves, particularly Steven.
790* Tags: Rose Quartz is Pink Diamond Theory, What-If, Diamond Steven, [[spoiler:Temporary Character Death, Minor Character Death,]] Alternating POV, Original Characters, Non-Canon White Diamond, Non-Canon White Pearl, Non-Canon Squaridot, Implied/Referenced Non-con/Dub-con
791
792[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/11250360 The Results Are In]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/citrusella/pseuds/citrusella citrusella]]
793* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
794* Status: Ongoing
795* ''Synopsis'': Sadie gets a piece of mail from her dad. For most people that'd be pretty mundane, but it's a little more complicated considering who exactly her dad is.
796* Pairing(s): Barb/Blue Diamond
797* Comments: If the pairing didn't tip you off, this fic has Sadie as Blue Diamond's daughter... Somehow. It's not really explained and doesn't need to be. There's a strange balance where the fic is kinda serious but doesn't take the situation seriously, sprinkling humor throughout. The third chapter, posted after "A Single Pale Rose", is an especially good read.
798* Tags: Crack
799
800[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12102389/1/A-Tale-of-A-Jade A Tale of A Jade]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2362753/Vendicor Vendicor]]
801* Recommended by: Tropers/VulgarBee
802* Status: Complete
803* Synopsis: Everyone knows of Steven Universe, the hybrid human-gem kid with a loving family and a bright future. But what if someone else like him, wasn't as fortunate? Follow Marcus as he meets the Crystal Gems and realizes that he isn't the only gem anymore. He is not alone, and he'll work to keep it that way.
804* Pairing(s): Slight Pearl/OC and Lapis/OC.
805* Comments: The Original Character in this fic is quite entertaining and interesting. The fact that he's the same as Steven but with a troubled past makes him even better! This author even got the characters' personalities right and connects the story with the canon so well that the OC hardly does anything to change the story. Only a slight AU with an OC-insert.
806* Tags: Original Character, Steven has a big-brother figure, another gem-human hybrid, and monster transformations.
807* Has a sequel - ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13629720/1/A-Tale-of-A-Jade-The-Sons-Journey The Sons Journey]]'' (Ongoing)
808
809[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/28739091/chapters/70468257 Heir of the Flowers]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Fullmusicbard/pseuds/Fullmusicbard Fullmusicbard]] and [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/LadyScientist/pseuds/ghostadventurespiritorb ghostadventurespiritorb]]
810* Recommended by: [=SuperYoshiFan02=]
811* Status: Dead
812* Synopsis: Steven didn't think this day would end with giving himself up to Peridot and Jasper to save the rest of the gems, Beach City, and possibly the world, but it did. Now the only Crystal Gem onboard a green warship, Peridot begins to notice signs that he's not a gem, putting them to flukes. But then, she discovers something strange, something none of them expected, throwing Steven into a new world where none of his family can help him. And while there, the discoveries made turn everything upside down.
813* Comments: Canon divergent after "Jail Break". This is essentially the Diamond Days arc but Steven has absolutely no idea what's going on because he knows nothing about Homeworld nor why all the Homeworld gems keep calling him "Pink Diamond".
814* Tags: Angst, Failed Escape, Self-Sacrifice, Steven's ongoing identity crisis, Alternate Universe–Canon Divergence, Homeworld is Horrible, Misgendering, Dramedy
815
816[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/33366889/chapters/82870555 Renascence]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Fligleflorence/pseuds/Fligleflorence Fligleflorence]]
817* Recommended by: Tropers/MercuryPenny1
818* Status: Complete
819* Synopsis: ''Its files were corrupted, fragmented, broken. It found no template, no instructions. Only broken and unusable imagery. A substance was found, foreign but usable. A piece of template to manufacture form, a piece of life to use for vessel construction. It analysed the foreign substance trapped within its crystal. It generated itself from fragmented data and DNA, and used it to mend the microscopic pieces missing from itself like mortar between bricks. It…he, he was.''
820* Comments: The spelling and grammar can be iffy, but despite hitting many of the same story beats as the show, it almost never reiterates storylines verbatim. The writing and characterization is excellent, the pacing is slow, yet engaging, and the story never seems to go exactly how you'd expect.
821Tags: Rose Quartz is Not Pink Diamond, Full Gem Steven, Angst
822* Now has a sequel: ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/47807773/chapters/120522277 Renascence: The Movie]]'' (Ongoing)
823
824[[/folder]]
825
826[[folder:Hiatus/Dormant/Dead]]
827
828The Perks of City Living Series by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CatalyticGenesis catalyticGenesis]]
829* Partially vanished from the internet (the only [[https://web.archive.org/web/20151108175731/http://archiveofourown.org:80/series/239927 archived site found]] is missing ''A Dangerous Mission'', ''Close Encounters of the Natural Kind'', and ''The Perils of Spring Cleaning''); please post a link if found.
830* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
831* Status: Dead
832* ''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.]]
833* Pairing(s): One-sided Lars/Lapis
834* ''Comments'': Human AU where Peridot is sisters with the Crystal Gems (including Steven and Lapis), [[ThereAreNoAdults with apparently no parents]]. Garnet seems to be in some position of authority, though, and with Pearl to a lesser extent.
835* Tags: FirstPersonPerspective, FirstPersonSmartass, AlternateUniverse, SliceOfLife, HighSchoolAU, Lion is a cat who is still pink and named 'Lion'
836
837[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3810709 Connie Parallel]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CuddlyFish/pseuds/KitChat CuddlyFish (aka KitChat)]]
838* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
839* Status: Dead
840* ''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.)
841* ''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 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.]])
842
843[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3743083/chapters/8299711 Buck Dewniverse]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/sighcosahedron sighcosahedron]]
844* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
845* Status: Dead
846* ''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.
847* Pairing(s): Pearl/Mayor Dewey. [[PosthumousCharacter For obvious reasons,]] Pearl does not appear in this fic.
848* ''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.
849
850[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4680746/chapters/10684127 Stop Singing]] by Artdirector123
851* Recommended by: {{Ruise}}
852* Status: Dormant
853* ''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.
854
855[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5131025 Copper Star]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/pearlwisps/pseuds/pearlwisps pearlwisps]]
856* Recommended by: Sean Devine
857* Status: Dead
858* 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 fairy tale 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.
859* Pairing(s): Pearl/Peridot, Implied Lapis/Amethyst
860* Tags: Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Magic, Adventure, Worldbuilding, Slow Burn, Fantasy AU, Enemies to Friends to Lovers
861
862[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5143424/chapters/11838452 Beyond your Star]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/alixiecivet/pseuds/alixiecivet alixiecivet]]
863* Recommended by: Sean Devine
864* Status: Indefinite Hiatus
865* 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.
866* Pairing(s): Pearl/Peridot, Pearl/?, Yellow Diamond/?
867* Tags: pearlidot - Freeform, spearmint
868
869[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11523944/1/Built-of-Dirt-and-Earth Built of Dirt and Earth]] by Dragon Elexus
870* Recommended by: Pren
871* Status: Dormant
872* 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.
873* Comments: A very intriguing AU setup with tons of great thoughts into the different versions of both Pearl and Amethyst.
874
875Webcomic/NewHome by [[http://kibbles-bits.tumblr.com Kibble Bits/Moo Moo]]
876* Recommended by: [=RacattackForce=]
877* Status: Dead
878* ''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.
879* ''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.
880
881[[/folder]]
882
883!Shipping
884''Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.''
885
886[[folder:Complete]]
887
888[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/20867405#bookmark-form A Not So Very "Play" Date]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Tangerine_Catnip/pseuds/Tangerine_Catnip Tangerine_Catnip]]
889* Recommended by: Starbrand Fan
890* Status: Complete
891* ''Synopsis'': For the last year and a bit, Spinel had been visiting earth on a weekly basis to get together with Steven and improve their relationship. She’s learned a whole lot, but there’s still a few things she needs to work on and a few things that he doesn't know about. A few bad things.
892Pairing(s): Steven/Spinel
893
894Tags: [[RelationshipUpgrade Friends to Lovers]], [[LoveConfession Love Confessions]]
895
896[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13421441/1/O-Spinny-Mine O-Spinny-Mine]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1328197/iggychan89 Iggychan89]]
897* Recommended by: Starbrand Fan
898* Status: Complete
899* ''Synopsis'': Steven and Spinel's daughter wakes up in the middle of the night, and Steven comforts her back to sleep.
900Pairing(s): Steven/Spinel
901
902[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3707709 Come On!]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/captain_vantass/pseuds/captain_vantass captain_vantass]]
903* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
904* Status: Complete
905* ''Synopsis'': Lapis is a master of puppy-dog eyes and Peridot has trouble saying no.
906* Pairing(s): Lapis/Peridot
907* ''Comments'': [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything Don't worry, they're talking about dancing.]]
908* Tags: SugarWiki/{{WAFF}}, Classic Lapidot
909
910[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3704675 Filthy Habits]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Peribabe Peribabe]]
911* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
912* Status: Complete
913* ''Synopsis'': Peridot has a filthy habit and Jasper enjoys it.
914* Pairing(s): Jasper/Peridot
915* ''Comments'': Not porn, but still nsfw. Very in-character.
916* Tags: OralFixation
917
918[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3675441 Beauty]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Causa Causa]]
919* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
920* Status: Complete
921* ''Synopsis'': "Your mother saw the beauty in everything." How the Crystal Gems came to be, from Pearl's perspective.
922* Pairing(s): Pearl/Rose, Rose/Greg later on
923* ''Comments'': This is less of a Pearl/Rose fic and more of a story about how Rose helped Pearl realize that YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre.
924
925[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11199412/1/Love-that-Boy Love that Boy]] by BarracudaHeart
926* Recommended by AVeryGayEarlGrey
927* Status: Complete
928* ''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.
929* Pairing(s): Lars/Sadie
930* ''Comments'': This author is Satan. How dare they write something so good and so sad.
931
932[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4162893 That Is To Say, You'll Do It For Him]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/ceralynn/pseuds/ceralynn ceralynn]]
933* Recommended by: completely different
934* Status: Complete
935* ''Synopsis'': Fusions never truly disappear.
936* Pairing(s): Pearl/Rose
937
938[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4260531 My treat]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Rain_wander Rain_wander]]
939* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
940* Status: Complete
941* ''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.
942* Pairing(s): Malachite/Sugilite
943* ''Comments'': Trying to imagine these characters with a normal number of arms was hilarious.
944* Tags: CrackPairing, Human AU
945
946[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4298328 Formidable]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Acting4Hope Acting4Hope]]
947* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
948* Status: Complete
949* ''Synopsis'': Mayor Dewey didn't remember the last time he had felt this hurt.
950* Pairing(s): Pearl/Mayor Dewey
951* ''Comments'': The first Pewey fic posted on Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn. [[spoiler:It cops out on a DisneyDeath, but I think it's worth the read.]]
952
953[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4262742 Locked inside words]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/HyourinmaruIce HyourinmaruIce]]
954* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
955* Status: Complete
956* ''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.
957* Pairing(s): Pearl/Amethyst
958
959[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4271604 If We Meet Again]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/The_PalletShipping_Ninja The_PalletShipping_Ninja]]
960* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
961* Status: Complete
962* ''Synopsis'': Rose breaks the news to Pearl; Pearl doesn't want to believe in a life without Rose.
963* Pairing(s): Pearl/Rose
964* ''Comments'': Not a happy one-shot.
965
966[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4342175/chapters/9848279 Laundromat]] by InsominiacArrest
967* Recommended by Doing-it-for-the-dishes
968* Status: Complete
969* ''Synopsis'': Two stubborn girls with some issues meeting at inconvenient times in their lives, mostly to do some laundry.
970* Pairing(s): Peridot/Lapis, Past Jasper/Lapis
971* ''Comments'': A cute Lapidot story, good characterization and setting, worth the read.
972* Tags: Human AU, Abusive Relationships, Eventual Smut, Trama
973
974[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4549488/chapters/10355889 Worth It]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/BarracudaHeart/pseuds/BarracudaHeart BarracudaHeart]]
975* Recommended by: AVeryGayEarlGrey
976* Status: Complete (The author says it's unofficially complete, at least)
977* ''Synopsis'': Drabble collection using various prompts, aus and ideas.
978* Pairing(s): Lars/Ronaldo
979* ''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 tearjerkers (Like "Pear Tree" and "The Lost Boys"). Definitely worth a read, especially for a rarepair.
980
981[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11584131/1/Power-Outage-One-shot Power Outage]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6753089/AquaUniverse AquaUniverse]]
982* Recommended by: Perlen297
983* Status: Complete
984* 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.
985* Pairing(s): Steven/Connie
986
987[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11385573/1/The-Talking-Head-Game The Talking Head Game]] by Predominantly Normal
988* Recommended by MicrowaveOvens
989* Status: Complete
990* ''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?
991* Pairing(s): Peridot/Lapis, Lapis/Pearl
992
993[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3637332/chapters/8035122 starwalker's birthday]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/the_sockpuppet/pseuds/the_sockpuppet the_sockpuppet]]
994* Recommended by: Sean Devine
995* Status: Complete
996* 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.
997* Pairing(s): Garnet/Pearl
998* Tags: Relationship(s)
999
1000[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5007313/chapters/11506360 defective]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/captaintomysky/pseuds/captaintomysky captaintomysky]]
1001* Recommended by: Sean Devine
1002* Status: Complete
1003* 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.
1004* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Peridot
1005
1006[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5676712/chapters/13077076 Two-step]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/airandangels/pseuds/airandangels airandangels]]
1007* Recommended by: Sean Devine, Ruise
1008* Status: Complete
1009* 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.
1010* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Peridot, Jasper/Pearl, Pearl/Lapis, Jasper/Lapis, Jasper/Pearl/Lapis
1011* Tags: FusionDance, Ficlet, fluffy Fusion
1012* Comments: Really good characterization of a reformed Jasper, with a lot of introspection and tons of media references. Jasper thinks a lot in ''Franchise/StarWars'' and ''Anime/SailorMoon'' allegories, and it is fantastic, and her interactions with the rest of the cast are really heartwarming and often rollicking fun. Has a dormant NSFW continuation in the form of [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/6030193 Side-Step]].
1013
1014[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5753668/chapters/13257040 First Snow]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/alixiecivet/pseuds/alixiecivet alixiecivet]]
1015* Recommended by Sean Devine
1016* Status: Complete
1017* ''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
1018* Pairing(s): Pearl/Peridot, some incredibly vague Peridot/Lapis
1019* Tags: pearlidot - Freeform
1020
1021[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5046073 Stuck With You]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/hTeDruknenPotaT/pseuds/hTeDruknenPotaT hTeDruknenPotaT]]
1022* Recommended by Ruise
1023* Status: Complete
1024* ''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.
1025* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Peridot
1026* Comments: A short, cute fic, told in second-person perspective from Peridot's POV.
1027
1028[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5667907 sit, stay, good girl]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/emissaryarchitect/pseuds/emissaryarchitect emissaryarchitect]]
1029* Recommended by: belarin, Ruise
1030* Status: Complete
1031* Synopsis: Love and loyalty aren't the same thing, but they're close enough.
1032* Pairing(s): Blue Diamond's Pearl/Blue Diamond
1033* Comments: The rebellion told from Blue Pearl's perspective. Some really good worldbuilding about the conditioning and treatment of Pearls.
1034
1035[[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]]
1036* Recommended by: Sean Devine
1037* Status: Complete
1038* 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.
1039* Pairing(s): Yellow Diamond/Peridot, One-sided Jasper/Lapis, One-sided Lapis/Peridot
1040* Tags: College AU, human AU, Friendship, Angst, Fluff, Manipulation, cursing, Drinking
1041
1042[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5819869/chapters/13412254 It Was an Accident]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/oisiflaneur/pseuds/oisiflaneur oisiflaneur]]
1043* Recommended by: Sean Devine
1044* Status: Complete
1045* 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 is worth, in Amethyst's humble opinion, every dollar spent in five seasons' worth of budget.
1046* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Peridot
1047* Tags: Series Spoilers
1048
1049[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11539498/1/Fusion-Impression Fusion Impression]] by John Cribati
1050* Recommended by: Joe G
1051* Status: Complete
1052* Synopsis: Dr. Maheswaran and Stevonnie meet for the first time.
1053* Pairings(s): Steven/Connie
1054* Comments: Sweet and funny, and everyone is in-character. Also on [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4923142/chapters/11296057 AO3]].
1055
1056[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6229801 Blue Skies Smilin' at Me]] by Whimzette
1057* Recommended by: Ruise
1058* Status: Complete
1059* 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!)
1060* Pairing(s): Jasper/Lapis, glimpse of Amethyst/Peridot
1061
1062[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6910030/chapters/15762172 Do as they Please]] by Ellimac
1063* Recommended by Ruise
1064* Status: Complete
1065* ''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.
1066* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Peridot
1067
1068[[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]]
1069* Recommended by Tropers/ErinTesden
1070* Status: Complete
1071* Synopsis: When a Pre-War Gem Commander is found on Earth, Steven 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.
1072* Pairing(s): Steven/Peridot
1073* Comments: Feelings on the ship aside, the development between Steven and Peridot's relationship is actually pretty good, and feels a lot like something out of the original series. [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/7550467 AO3 link]].
1074
1075[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/14156034 Before It Began]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/E350tb/pseuds/E350tb E350tb]]
1076* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
1077* Status: Complete
1078* Synopsis: Before leaving Homeworld, Sapphire talks to a close friend. A 100 Words A Day bonus story.
1079* Pairing(s): Lapis/Sapphire
1080* Comments: A bonus story that came about during ''II'''s "Unusual Ship Week", it offers a short, interesting idea on what Lapis and Sapphire's lives might've been like before the Rebellion kicked up, something that isn't really explored in the show or the fandom.
1081* Tags: Pre-Canon
1082
1083[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/13643727 Words Optional]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/realfakedoors/pseuds/realfakedoors realfakedoors]]
1084* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
1085* Status: Complete
1086* Synopsis: Topaz always had Topaz, but that was before. After a strange encounter with an even stranger man, she starts to wonder if Earth has more to offer than meets the eye.
1087* Pairing(s): Topaz/Suitcase Sam
1088* Comments: The author somehow manages to make this work. Topaz is in the middle of a redemption arc and the town is rightfully suspicious of her, and while her components have each other, she feels alone. Her interactions with Sam are cute and interesting despite them [[SilenceIsGolden never saying a word to each other]], and Topaz is wonderfully in character.
1089* Tags: CrackPairing, Fluff and Crack
1090
1091
1092[[/folder]]
1093
1094[[folder:On-going]]
1095
1096[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13398845/1/The-Art-of-Love-and-Friendship The Art of Love and Friendship]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1328197/iggychan89 iggychan89]]
1097* Recommended by: Starbrand Fan
1098* Status: Ongoing
1099* ''Synopsis'': In a garden many light years away from Earth, Steven comes across a lone pink gem by the name of Spinel when he accidentally warps himself there. After convincing her to return with him, Steven and Spinel's life changes for the better.
1100* Pairing(s): Steven/Spinel
1101
1102[[https://www.quotev.com/story/9931156/Crystal-Gems-X-Reader-No-Rest-for-the-Weary/1 No Rest for the Weary]] by [[https://www.quotev.com/bob2jack Kookywood]]
1103* Recommended by: Kamil_Owiec
1104* Status: Ongoing
1105* ''Synopsis'': Y/n's attempt to be a good person in a world full of evil backfires and is forced to move to Beach City. Unknown to them, they are about to embark on a journey of grand proportion and unlock some underwhelming powers they will use to help the Crystal Gems on their ongoing battle to protect Earth! Of course, they get a little help along the way.
1106* Pairing(s): Reader/Various
1107* ''Comments'': Very well written fanfic. One of the best I have read. It remains so even after re-reading. At first, the story seems slow and idyllic, but at the moment when the main character meddle in the affairs of Homeworld things becomes very interesting and intense. Everyone is in character, and Reader Character is well-written and given their own personality. It is difficult to describe it without spoilers, so I just recommend reading it.
1108* Tags: Crystal Gems, Homeworld Gems, Emotional, Heartwarming, SugarWiki/{{WAFF}}, CharacterDevelopment, Pink Diamond, Angst, [[spoiler:Death]], [[spoiler:Time Travel]]
1109
1110[[https://www.quotev.com/story/10950296/No-Rest-for-the-Wicked-Homeworld-Gems-x-Reader No Rest for the Wicked]] by [[https://www.quotev.com/bob2jack Kookywood]] and https://www.quotev.com/PurplePegasus Jade Thunderhoof]]
1111* Recommended by: Kamil_Owiec
1112* Status: Ongoing
1113* ''Synopsis'': (Spin off of No Rest for the Weary) They can move the stars with the snap of their fingers. They own the Earth and hundreds of other planets. The very essence of time bends to their will. But Y/n's double from another timeline is still not happy. They are filled with anger, bitterness, resentment, and a thirst for revenge... It all begs one simple question... Why?
1114* Pairing(s): Reader/Homeworld Gems
1115* ''Comments'': Spin off/Alternate Universe of this from No rest for the Weary. Point of divergence in alternate timeline is around the episode "Steven's Dream". This fanfiction shows the relationship of the main character with homeworld gems, like Diamonds, Amethysts and Peridots. Just like "No Rest for the Weary" it's a well written fanfic, although a bit darker.
1116* Tags: Homeworld Gems, Emotional, [[spoiler: Torture]], [[spoiler:Time Travel]]
1117
1118[[/folder]]
1119
1120[[folder:Hiatus/Dormant/Dead]]
1121
1122[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/20760488/chapters/49330379 Over Their Garden]] by Monsterritory
1123* Recommended by: Starbrand Fan
1124* Status: Hiatus
1125* ''Synopsis'': The point of the fanfic is to have Steven be the one who desperately needs Spinel, and cares about her, noticing slightest changes in her mood and caring to keep her happy. Just like she did about him, and just like she wished he did about her. But he never did, and now...
1126* Pairing(s): Steven/Spinel
1127
1128[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10199234/1/Soul-to-Squeeze Soul to Squeeze]] by Trollface-Mastah
1129* Recommended by Ariel Lightning
1130* Status: Dead
1131* ''Synopsis'': Greg Universe just might have another shot at love when a new woman comes to town.
1132* Pairing(s): Greg/OC
1133
1134[[http://stevenuniverseficprompts.tumblr.com/writings "An Unnamed Pearl/Rose Fic"]] by [[http://stevenuniverseficprompts.tumblr.com/ Steven Universe Fic Prompts]]
1135* Recommended by: completely different
1136* Status: Dead
1137* ''Synopsis'': The story of how a young, broken Pearl is taken in as the personal secretary (and eventually, friend) of the illustrious Rose Quartz.
1138* Pairing(s): ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin
1139
1140[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3776827/chapters/8394985 Skies I'm Under]] by The Blind Bandit
1141* Recommended by Ruise
1142* Status: Dead
1143* ''Synopsis'': Rose leads, Pearl follows. The early days of the Rebellion.
1144* Pairing(s): Pearl/Rose
1145* ''Comments'': A gem war era fic from Pearl's perspective. Fluff and angst in equal measure (extreme).
1146
1147[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4732766 All That Glitters]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/pearlwisps/pseuds/pearlwisps Evaunit02mark1]]
1148* Recommended by: Sean Devine
1149* Status: Dead
1150* 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.
1151* Pairing(s): Pearl/Peridot
1152* 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"
1153
1154[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4853138/chapters/11120021 We Ate the Birds]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/trashtierhyena/pseuds/trashtierhyena trashtierhyena]]
1155* Recommended by Sean Devine, Ruise
1156* Status: Dormant (last updated August 2017)
1157* ''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?'
1158* Pairing(s): Jasper/Lapis
1159* 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.
1160* Tags: Dysfunctional Relationships, Minor Emotional Manipulation, hints of Stockholm Syndrome and Lima Syndrome, Toxic Relationships, the author is incredibly cruel to Jasper, Canon Divergent as of "Jail Break"
1161
1162[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5207666/chapters/12004109 Crystallophobia]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/plesioth/pseuds/plesioth plesioth]]
1163* Recommended by: Sean Devine
1164* Status: Hiatus
1165* 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?
1166* Pairing(s): Pearl/Peridot
1167* Tags: POV switch every two chapters, Body Horror, Injuries, Scopophobia, Broken Bones
1168
1169[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3998353/chapters/8978968 Just Breathe]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/the_sockpuppet/pseuds/the_sockpuppet the_sockpuppet]]
1170* Recommended by: Sean Devine, Ruise
1171* Status: Dormant (last updated April 2017)
1172* 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.
1173* Pairing(s): Lapis/Pearl
1174
1175[[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]]
1176* Recommended by: Sean Devine
1177* Status: Dead
1178* 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.
1179* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Pearl
1180* Tags: Chernobyl, radiation, Angst, Romance, pearlmethyst - Freeform
1181
1182[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5044222/chapters/11597554 Eight Drinks]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/nedra/pseuds/nedra nedra]]
1183* Recommended by: Sean Devine
1184* Status: Dormant
1185* 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.
1186* Pairing(s): Amethyst/Pearl
1187* Tags: pearlmethyst - Freeform, Human AU
1188
1189[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5670346/chapters/13062526 Guilty by Association]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/portbleck/pseuds/portbleck portbleck]]
1190* Recommended by: Sean Devine
1191* Status: Dormant
1192* 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.
1193* Pairing(s): Ruby/Ruby/Blue Diamond's Pearl
1194* Tags: Imprisonment, Polyamory
1195
1196[[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]]
1197* Recommended by: DVB
1198* Status: Dormant (last updated March 2017)
1199* ''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=] ([=PearlxGreg=]) AU.
1200* Pairing(s): Pearl/Greg
1201* ''Comments'': Coining the term "[=StarBird=] shipping", the fic functions as a 'for want of a nail' 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.
1202
1203[[/folder]]
1204
1205!Dark Fics
1206''Stories focused on making the series darker, and/or exploring the darker aspects of the series.''
1207
1208[[folder:Complete]]
1209
1210[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4800203/chapters/10986986 Pearl]] by
1211[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/OneHitWondersAnonymous/pseuds/OneHitWondersAnonymous One Hit Wonders Anonymous]]
1212* Recomended by: zanyotaku
1213* Status: Complete
1214* 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.
1215* 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.
1216** Update: It's a finished fic now with an equally gripping sequel in the works: [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5267354/chapters/12154148 Caustic]].
1217* Tags: Disturbing Themes, Alternate Origin Story, OCs, Dystopia
1218
1219[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4178613/chapters/9435381 Shattered Reflections]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TigerMoonBETA/pseuds/TigerMoonBETA TigerMoonBETA]]
1220* Recommended by theinfamouswordsmith
1221* Status: Complete
1222* Synopsis: Something of equal or greater value. Lapis is worth more to Peridot than anything.
1223* Pairing(s): Peridot/Lapis
1224* Comments: This is a human AU featuring drug dealer Peridot and the girl she bought. It's equal parts maddening and heartwreanching.
1225* Tags: Human AU, Recreational Drug Use, Sexual Slavery, Drowning, Blood, Alcohol Abuse, Violence, Dubious Consent
1226
1227[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/7568827/chapters/17218999 Three Dead, One Missing]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Doc_Cairo/pseuds/Doc_Cairo Doc_Cairo]]
1228* Recommended by: CCIB
1229* Status: Complete
1230* 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.
1231* Comments: Connie goes missing after her parents are murdered, and one detective goes in way over his head trying to find her.
1232** Before you ask, [[spoiler:yes, it's ''[[Franchise/TheSlenderManMythos that]]'' [[Blog/SeekingTruth Zeke Strahm]]. Sort of.]]
1233* Tags: [[spoiler:Alternate Origin Story]], Major Character Death
1234
1235[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12338694/1/The-Price-of-Incompatibility The Price of Incompatibility]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4881130/EvantheNerd83 EvantheNerd83]]
1236* Recommended by: Muppet
1237* Status: Complete
1238* Synopsis: An alternate take on Steven's first Fusion.
1239* Tags: BodyHorror
1240
1241[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13412227/1/Tapes Tapes]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/10614206/TheLovelyStarlight TheLovelyStarlight]]
1242* Recommended by: Tropers/CJCroen1393
1243* Status: Complete
1244* Synopsis: Steven knew of the second tape her Mother and father had made in case he was ever born a girl instead of a boy. It said Nora on it. What he didn't know where the others buried underneath the sand... (one shot)
1245* Tags: Both Psychological and Visceral Horror
1246
1247''The Wrath of Topaz'' by Starcharter-75
1248* Vanished from the internet (the only [[http://archive.is/gpJBJ archived site found]] only has the first chapter out of twenty); please post a link if found.
1249* Recommended by Awesome Waffles
1250* Status: Complete
1251* Synopsis: An old enemy from the Crystal Gems' past comes back to haunt them in this epic tale of revenge and justice.
1252
1253
1254[[/folder]]
1255
1256[[folder:On-going]]
1257
1258[[/folder]]
1259
1260[[folder:Hiatus/Dormant/Dead]]
1261
1262
1263[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10392827/1/SU-Bad-Endings SU Bad Endings]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5590529/tdovadst tdovadst]]
1264* Recommended by: meme-asaurus
1265* Status: Dead
1266* Synopsis: [[DownerEnding Bad endings]] [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin to Steven Universe episodes.]] ** WARNING - CHARACTER DEATHS ** (Rated T for violence and deaths of course.)
1267* 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.
1268* Tags: Character Death, Major Character Death, Alternate Ending, BadEnding
1269
1270[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5267354/chapters/12154148 Caustic]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/OneHitWondersAnonymous/pseuds/OneHitWondersAnonymous One Hit Wonders Anonymous]]
1271* Recomended by: zanyotaku
1272* Status: Dormant
1273* Synopsis: A sequel fic to ''Pearl'', this fic starts detailing Pearl's new life with Rose Quartz and the slow journey to heal herself, both inside and out.
1274* 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.
1275* Tags: Alternate Origin Story, Drug Use, OCs, Dystopia
1276
1277[[/folder]]
1278
1279!Crossover Fics
1280''A fan fiction which incorporates characters, events, places, ideas, etc from another fandom.''
1281
1282[[folder:Crossovers]]
1283
1284[[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
1285* Crossover with: ''Anime/SpaceDandy''
1286* Recommended by saltin, meme-asaurus
1287* Status: Dead
1288* 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.
1289* ''Comments'': Strong characterization and chemistry among the cast members show that this crossover's got promise.
1290** 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.
1291** 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]].
1292
1293
1294[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11723781/1/You-Crack-Me-Up-Steven You Crack Me Up, Steven]] by ([[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6551276/jturne709 jturne709]])
1295
1296* Recommended by: bluman08
1297* Status: Complete
1298* Crossover with: ''Franchise/SamAndMax''
1299* Pairing(s): Joke Amethyst/Max, doesn't last more than a few lines.
1300* Synopsis: When Everyone in Beach City (Except Steven and the Gems) disappears, they must rely on two idols from Steven's past. (Takes place between "Too Far" and "The Answer." and sometime after Season 1 of the TellTale Games)
1301
1302* Comments: You ever come across one of those crossover fanfics between two works that you never would have thought to bring together, yet is written well enough to work? This is one of those fics.
1303
1304[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4219971 A Conspiracy of Minerals]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent Completely Different]]
1305* Recommended by: meme-asaurus, Crossover-Enthusiast
1306* Crossover with: ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls''
1307* Status: Dead
1308* 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".)
1309* 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.
1310
1311[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4659393 Lars Meets the Groke]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/BarracudaHeart/pseuds/BarracudaHeart BarracudaHeart]]
1312* Recommended by: AVeryGayEarlGrey
1313* Crossover with: ''Literature/TheMoomins''
1314* Status: Complete
1315* 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?
1316* 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!
1317
1318[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4388363/chapters/9961877 Gem Tales]] by Harmonic Halcyon
1319* Recommended by: Ruise
1320* Crossover with: Classic fairy tales (Currently ''Beauty and the Beast'')
1321* Status: Dormant
1322* 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.
1323* 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.
1324
1325[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11533939/1/ Universe Falls]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2995713/MiniJen MiniJen]]
1326* Recommended by: RockRaider, Crossover-Enthusiast
1327* Status: Hiatus
1328* Crossover with: ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls''
1329* 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...
1330* Comments: Has a Tropes page over at ''Fanfic/UniverseFalls''.
1331
1332[[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]]
1333* Recommended by: Tropers/ClipboardFox22
1334* Status: Complete
1335* Crossover with: ''Manga/OnePiece''
1336* 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?
1337* 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. Has a sequel: ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11893050/1/Gems-Without-Measure-A-Pirate-s-Treasure Gems Without Measure; A Pirate's Treasure]]'', with a trope page [[Fanfic/AGemInTheRough here]] (Dormant; last updated May 2018).
1338
1339
1340[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11101064/1/Transforming-The-Universe Transforming The Universe]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1247919/Dalek-Prime Dalek Prime]]
1341* Recommended by: EnigmusPrime
1342* Status: Dormant
1343* Crossover with: ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}''
1344* 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.
1345
1346[[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]]
1347* Recommended by: EnigmusPrime
1348* Status: Complete
1349* Crossover with: ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}''
1350* 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.
1351* Comments: A pleasant character piece between Steven Universe and Grimlock.
1352
1353[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4686350/chapters/10697609 The Head and The Heart]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/twistedthicket1/pseuds/twistedthicket1 twistedthicket1]]
1354* Recommended by: SeanDevine
1355* Crossover with: {{Series/Sherlock}}
1356* Status: Dormant
1357* 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.
1358
1359[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5541599/chapters/12783695 Stone Cold]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Intern_Seraph/pseuds/Intern_Seraph Intern_Seraph]]
1360* Recommended by: Crossover-Enthusiast
1361* Crossover with: ''VideoGame/{{Undertale}}''
1362* Status: Hiatus
1363* Synopsis: Your name is Steven Quartz Universe, and you should have listened to Pearl when she warned you against climbing Mt. Ebott.
1364
1365[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11743304/1/Team-Universe Team Universe]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/7471826/finalhour0 finalhour0]]
1366* Recommended by: N8han11
1367* Crossover with: ''VideoGame/TeamFortress2''
1368* Status: Dormant
1369* 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.
1370
1371[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/4505934/chapters/10246662 The Resurrection Stone]] by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/CompletelyDifferent Completely Different]]
1372* Recommended by: KeeperofTales, Ruise
1373* Crossover with: ''Literature/HarryPotter''
1374* Status: Dormant
1375* 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.
1376* 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.
1377
1378[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11414193/1/A-wand-for-Steven A wand for Steven]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1541014/ShayneT ShayneT]]
1379* Recommended by: Tropers/{{Drillmaster}}
1380* Crossover with: ''Literature/HarryPotter''
1381* Status: Complete
1382* 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.
1383* 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.)
1384
1385''FanFic/{{Universetale}}'' by ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/PitViperOfDoom/pseuds/PitViperOfDoom PitViperOfDoom]]''
1386* ''Recommended by'': nixlheimr, Crossover-Enthusiast, lettergirlmj, Treguard
1387* ''Status'': Dead
1388* Crossover with: ''VideoGame/{{Undertale}}''
1389* 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.
1390* 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.
1391** Seconded. It may be abandoned, but the eleven chapters that are there are well worth the read. A quick warning; Lars has been given a slight RonTheDeathEater treatment (there's no way he'd be ''that'' rude to someone he's just met, even if they were a different species). He's only in one or two chapters, however, so it shouldn't be that much of a problem.
1392
1393[[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]]
1394* Recommended by: Silentghost
1395* Status: Ongoing
1396* Crossover with: ''Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure''
1397* 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.
1398* 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.
1399* Tropes Page [[Fanfic/GemsAreUnbreakable here]].
1400
1401[[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]]
1402* Recommended by: Tropers/TTFan
1403* Crossover with: ''Series/DoctorWho''
1404* Status: Dead
1405* Synopsis: Maybe what Steven's universe need is just another rebellious alien dropping by...
1406* 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.
1407
1408[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12381819/1/The-Connie-Ronnie-Switcheroo The Connie-Ronnie Switcheroo]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/8393175/ MrTyeDye]]
1409* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
1410* Crossover with: ''WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse''
1411* ''Status'': Ongoing
1412* ''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?
1413
1414[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12206175/1/Aliens-With-Trapper-Hats Aliens With Trapper Hats]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/627889/toonfreak toonfreak]]
1415* Recommended by: monsterman42
1416* Crossover with: ''Manga/SgtFrog'', with many cameos from different aliens
1417* Status: Complete
1418* 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.
1419* Comments: The ''Film/WhoFramedRogerRabbit'' of Sci-Fi fanfictions! Also found [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/8387821/chapters/19215841 here]].
1420* Has three sequels: [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12787762/1/Aliens-With-Trapper-Hats-2-The-Brave-Little-Toaster Aliens With Trapper Hats 2: The Brave Little Toaster]], [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/13269903/chapters/30361602 Aliens With Trapper Hats 3: Short Stack!]], and [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15469299 Aliens With Trapper Hats 4: Final Frontier]]. ''Final Frontier'' is dormant (last updated October 2019), the rest are complete.
1421* Tags: OC-centric
1422
1423[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12015928/1/A-Triangle-in-the-Stars A Triangle In The Stars]] by Tropers/TheCosmicTroper, AKA [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1762565/Vampire-Tails Vampire Tails]], and [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/9780410/ Anonymistress]]
1424* Recommended by: Monolaf317
1425* Crossover with: ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls''
1426* ''Status'': Dormant; last updated March 2018
1427* Synopsis: While the Gems are away, one day Steven "stumbles" upon a new roommate... his life will be turned absolutely upside-down.
1428* [[Fanfic/ATriangleInTheStars Has a trope page here!]]
1429
1430''The My Little Universe Series and Spinoffs'' by [[https://www.fimfiction.net/user/204984/EquestrianKirin/stories Equestrian Kirin]]
1431* Recommended by: Tropers/EricW
1432* Crossover with: ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic''
1433* Fics in the Series: [[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/290775/my-little-universe Season 1]], [[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/308980/my-little-universe-season-2 Season 2]], [[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/327968/my-little-universe-season-3 Season 3]], [[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/319892/my-little-universe-mindwarp Mindwarp]], [[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/331495/my-little-universe-season-4 Season 4]], [[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/374795/my-little-universe-anarchy My Little Universe Anarchy]], [[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/331545/my-little-universe-season-5 Season 5]],[[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/383838/my-little-universe-season-6 Season 6]],
1434[[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/397061/my-little-universe-season-7 Season 7]], and [[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/419295/my-little-universe-supernova Supernova]].
1435* Status: Ongoing
1436* 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!
1437* 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 both canons, but thanks to some unique spins, Equestria Kirin ends up taking the overarching plot in a ''very'' different direction. Let's just say there's a few more than five active Crystal Gems in this universe.
1438
1439Fanfic/{{Starchaser}} by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/TheDoomkitten The Doomkitten]]
1440* Recommended by: GeekyAsari
1441* Crossover with: ''Franchise/KingdomHearts''
1442* Vanished from the internet. Please post a link if found. Reboot link here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/22493626?view_full_work=true
1443* Synopsis: Connie Maheswaran: heroine, nerd, jam bud (formerly), knight, part of an experience, and occasionally a scared little girl. When everything she's ever known is ripped away from her one fateful night, Connie finds herself on an isolated island chain, protected from the encroaching darkness by some primordial magic. There, she must contend with the ashes of her past, prophetic dreams, her own insecurities, and a trio of kids determined to drag her out of the dumps by force if necessary.
1444* Comments: A good one for Connie fans everywhere, even if she is put through hell. The writing can get a bit verbose, but regardless it's quite a good fic, with excellent characterization on all fronts and a frank depiction of PTSD. Definitely worth a read, even if you're not a Franchise/KingdomHearts fan, since the author has written it with the intent of being understood by everybody.
1445
1446[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21974674 Do You Even Know Me?]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/REDEADED/pseuds/REDEADED REDEADED]]
1447* Crossover with: ''VideoGame/DeathStranding''
1448* Recommended by {{Tropers/Queen-Roger}}
1449* Status: Complete
1450* Synopsis: Peridot is a porter roaming through the countryside delivering packages along with her trusty BB. Her days are filled with dodging B.T.'s and Mull's along with the cold wind at her back. This is her coming to terms with the loss of her wife and their child, Cecilia, becoming her BB.
1451[=[[reviews:DoYouEvenKnowMe?]]=]
1452
1453[[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/469369/the-distant-princess The Distant Princess]] by [=GMBlackjack=]
1454* Recommended by Spectacular Troper
1455* ''Crossover with'': ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'', ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'', ''WesternAnimation/SamuraiJack'', ''WesternAnimation/WanderOverYonder'', ''WesternAnimation/InfinityTrain'', and ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls''.
1456* ''Status'': Ongoing
1457* ''Synopsis'': The world saw the purple comet, and very few knew what it was. Twilight Sparkle was one of those who had no idea, so she decided she was going on a trip to get some answers. With her friends at her side, she sets her sights on the Candy Kingdom, believing she is prepared for anything. But evil brews in the Candy Kingdom, and she is far from the only individual to have seen the comet. Ancient secrets are about to be unearthed and mysteries from very distant lands will rear their ugly heads. Meanwhile, a ragtag group of misfits is going to go on and adventure. Because what else do you do in a world like this?
1458
1459Infinity Train: The Beach City Car Book Series by Mastered Ultra Instinct
1460* Recommended by Spectacular Troper
1461* ''Crossover with'': ''WesternAnimation/InfinityTrain'' and ''WesternAnimation/GlitchTechs''.
1462* ''Status'': Ongoing
1463* ''Synopsis'':
1464** [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13431673/1/Infinity-Train-The-Beach-City-Car Infinity Train: The Beach City Car]]: Steven thinks he is done defending the Earth he, Tulip, One-One, and Atticus are confronted by a strange new force. (Complete)
1465** [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13559648/1/Infinity-Train-Book-Two-Return-to-the-Beach-City-Car Infinity Train: Book Two: Return to the Beach City Car]]: After Steven's gem bonded with Tulip, a new adventure brings her right back to the Infinity Train, but this time, it's a race against time to save Steven's life while helping a new passenger navigate the train and lower his number while evading the flecs, including Officer Shard and Special Agent Bane in this thrilling sequel to "The Beach City Car". (Complete)
1466** [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13761697/1/Infinity-Train-X-Glitch-Techs Infinity Train X Glitch Techs]]: During one of Apex's routine scavenging missions Grace and Simon find themselves separated from their group, and they realize that they'll have to rely on Tulip, Jesse, Lake, the Glitch techs, and each other if they want a shot at actually surviving the train's dangerous cars, especially with Zenith and Polaris hunting them down, determined to destroy the Apex... (Ongoing)
1467
1468[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/24977902/chapters/60469207 Peace of Mind, Piece of Heart]] by [=TheLostChimera=]
1469* Has a [[Fanfic/PeaceOfMindPieceOfHeart tropes page]].
1470* Recommended by Spectacular Troper
1471* ''Crossover with'': ''WesternAnimation/SheRaAndThePrincessesOfPower'' and ''WesternAnimation/InfinityTrain''
1472* ''Status'': Ongoing
1473* ''Synopsis'': Catra is a soldier at the end of a war, and she's lost everything. Steven is a half-gem who's falling apart in the middle of an era of peace. Both find themselves unlikely companions aboard a mysterious, endless train where each car contains a whole new, logic defying pocket universe. While they struggle to get home, making friends and enemies along the way, an interplanetary war and a desperate search continue in their absence, their worlds spinning along despite their disappearance. It's a long journey home, but where exactly is home, anyway?
1474
1475[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/26181820/chapters/63710653 Fatherhood]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Platon/pseuds/Platon Platon]]
1476* Recommended by pikablob
1477* Has a [[Fanfic/FatherhoodPlaton tropes page]]
1478* ''Crossover with'': ''WebAnimation/EpithetErased''
1479* ''Status'': Complete
1480* ''Synopsis'': When a strange girl and her father arrive in Beach City, Greg can't help but be pulled into their lives. What he's seeing just can't be true, it can't be. He has to be sure, and once he is, he has to put a stop to it. How Molly Blyndeff was saved by Greg Universe.
1481
1482[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/26926873/chapters/65713471 Infinity Train: The Star Child]] by [=RadFish=]
1483* Recommended by Spectacular Troper
1484* ''Crossover with'': ''WesternAnimation/InfinityTrain''
1485* ''Status'': Ongoing
1486* ''Synopsis'': Steven Universe shattered Jasper. While he was able to fix her, he will never forgive himself. So he runs. He runs until he is whisked away on a train ride he'll never forget.
1487
1488[[https://www.wattpad.com/860936476-infinity-train-book-su-gem-shards-steven-universe Infinity Train Book SU: Gem Shards (Steven Universe AU)]] by [=JaiCartoons=]
1489* Recommended by Spectacular Troper
1490* ''Crossover with'': ''WesternAnimation/InfinityTrain''
1491* ''Status'': Complete
1492* ''Synopsis'': The events of the past few months have begun to take a toll on his mental health. Steven no longer trusts anyone to help him, but his options become very limited when he is abducted by the Infinity Train, a seemingly infinite train with countless cars that lead into different pocket dimensions. Steven must journey throughout the train and its infinite cars to learn more about himself if we wishes to leave.
1493
1494[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/32015251/chapters/79301302 Spinel Okey-Dokey!]] by [=Peridawesome=]
1495 * Recommended by SirIjona
1496 * ''Crossover with'': ''Series/Loki2021''
1497 * ''Status'': Ongoing
1498 * ''Synopsis'': Spinel's entire path was laid out before her, and she was never meant to be the main character. But what happens if she accidentally veers off her apparently chosen path?
1499
1500[[https://m.fanfiction.net/s/13551558/1/Steven-Universe-The-Way-to-Dawn Steven Universe: The Way to Dawn]] by Creator/MetroXLR
1501 * Recommended by Phoenix Chimera
1502 * Crossover with: ''Franchise/KingdomHearts''
1503 * Pairing: Peridot/Lapis/OC
1504 * Status: Dormant; last updated October 2020 in FanFiction.Net/last updated February 2022 in [=DeviantART=]
1505 * Synopsis: After 6,000 Years of agony, Lapis Lazuli has finally accepted the Earth as her home, the Crystal Gems as her family, and even found love and the promise of a bright future she never thought possible. But, the brightest future can cast the darkest shadows. And, a great darkness looms that may spell doom for Crystal Gem and Diamond alike.
1506 * Comments: An AMAZING Steven Universe/Kingdom Hearts fanfic that started and continues in [=DeviantArt=].
1507
1508[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/39094422?view_full_work=true Not your problem to fix]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/PinkMuseSundays/pseuds/PinkMuseSundays PinkMuseSundays]]
1509 * Recommended by Effect7
1510 * ''Crossover with'': ''Series/WandaVision'', ''Film/DoctorStrangeInTheMultiverseOfMadness'' and ''WesternAnimation/WhatIf2021''
1511 * ''Status'': Ongoing
1512 * ''Synopsis'': 6 months after SU Future, Steven stumbles upon a woman in dire need of help. Several weeks after destroying the Darkhold, Wanda finds herself in a completely different universe. The Scarlet Witch struggles between handling her grief, correcting her mistakes, and seeking her children. Steven tries not to be a therapist 24/7 but things can easily get out of hand when the person who is hurting can rewrite reality at will.
1513
1514''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/41538165/chapters/104179605 Heart and Mind]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3563610/Scruff-the-Rat Scruff the Rat]] ([[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14132957/1/Heart-and-Mind FF.Net link]])
1515* Recommended by: [=VictorioMWolff-Haddock=]
1516* Status: Ongoing
1517* Crossover with: ''VideoGame/Persona5''
1518* Synopsis: When a new threat descends upon humanity, its hybrid nature forces the Crystal Gems and Phantom Thieves to collaborate in a race against time for the fate of all.
1519[[/folder]]

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