History Fanfic / IAmRoseQuartz

* AlternateUniverseFic: This story focuses on what might have happened if Steven had been unable to escape Homeworld and was punished for the shattering of Pink Diamond as the Diamonds intended
* HeroicSacrifice: Steven turns himself in as Rose Quartz to protect his friends and family
* DisproportionateRetribution: Blue Diamond tortures Steven for Rose Quartz's crimes, believing him to be the one that shattered her beloved Pink
* CharacterDevelopment: Steven's experiences on Homeworld lead to him maturing mentally and emotionally in many ways, and as a result, he becomes more open and willing to accept help, comfort and support from his family and friends
** In addition, during Steven's time away, the gems seemed to have matured as they no longer had him to rely on to fix their problems and give them an excuse not to grow up and move forward
* {{Brainwashing}}: Steven Universe is temporarily brainwashed into believing he is Rose Quartz
** TraumaInducedAmnesia: As a result of brainwashing and [[spoiler: Lapis being shattered]], Steven also temporarily loses his memories of his life on Earth
* ColdBloodedTorture: Steven is pretty much put through hell on Homeworld as a result of his punishments
** SleepDeprivationPunishment: Steven doesn't sleep the entire time he's on Homeworld, which is a total of [[spoiler: eight months]]
** DeniedFoodAsPunishment: In addition, Steven also doesn't eat or drink during his time on Homeworld, which eventually leads to him developing a complete aversion to food altogether
** ChildSoldiers: Steven is sent into war after his healing abilities are discovered
** ElectricTorture: Steven is tortured with destabilizers after attempting to escape, developing a fear of electricity
* CharacterDeath: During a battle, [[spoiler: Mandarin is revealed to have been shattered]]
** Later on, [[spoiler: Lapis is shattered as a result of Steven attempting to escape Homeworld]]

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** TraumaInducedAmnesia: This happens to Steven when [[spoiler: Blue Diamond shatters Lapis in front of him]]
** IdentityAmnesia: After losing his memory, Steven genuinely believes he is Rose Quartz
* NotUsedToFreedom: Steven grows used to life on Homeworld, especially after losing his memories, so much so that [[spoiler: when faced with the opportunity to leave, he doesn't want to]]
* SenseLossSadness: As a result of being forced to wear limb enhancers, Steven loses the ability to feel physical touch, which leads to him being simultaneously touch-starved and temporarily averse to contact

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* SugarAndIcePersonality: The Ruby Berry is a great example of this trope. While typically seen as harsh and snappy, Berry does have a soft side which is shown, albeit rarely, to those she cares for
* {{Transgender}}: The Peridot Lemon Lime is shown to be transgender, as he first uses 'they/them' pronouns, and starts using 'he/him' after meeting Steven
* FamilyOfChoice: During his time on Homeworld, Steven forged familial bonds with most of the gems he met.
** LikeBrotherAndSister: Berry and Lemon Lime share this kind of relationship. Steven and Berry share a similar bond. Steven also shares a sibling-esque bond with the Pearl Candy.
** ParentalSubstitute: Agate and the Hessonite Garnet Sage take parental/mentor roles in their relationship with Steven, and the Jaspers Clementine, Tangerine and Mandarin, who they co-mentor
** CoolBigSis: Clementine, Mandarin and Tangerine act as siblings to Steven and each other, being in the same squadron

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** Later on, [[spoiler: Lapis is shattered as a result of Steven attempting to escape Homeworld]]

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* StrangerInAFamiliarLand: Upon returning back to Earth with the loss of his memories, Steven finds it difficult to settle down in his old environment at first, [[spoiler: even with the eventual return of his memories]]

** In addition, during Steven's time away, the gems seemed to have matured as they no longer had him to rely on to fix their problems and give them an excuse not to grow up and move forward\\\

* ExcessiveMourning: Blue Diamond's grief has completely consumed her, turning her into a terrifying, cold villain whose only motive is revenge.

** In addition, during Steven's time away, the gems seemed to have matured as they no longer had him to rely on to fix their problems and give them an excuse not to grow up and move forward

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*** SinisterScythe: Steven receives a new weapon, a scythe, which he becomes very skilled at using in battle

-->-- '''Blue Diamond''', ''I Am Rose Quartz, Chapter Two.''

** In addition, during Steven's time away, the gems seemed to have matured as they no longer had him to rely on to fix their problems and give them an excuse not to grow up and move forward\\\

* SenseLossSadness: As a result of being forced to wear limb enhancers, Steven loses the ability to feel physical touch, which leads to him being simultaneously touch-starved and temporarily averse to contact\\\

** CoolBigSis: Clementine, Mandarin and Tangerine act as siblings to Steven and each other, being in the same squadron///

** Later on, [[spoiler: Lapis is shattered as a result of Steven attempting to escape Homeworld]]\\\

** CoolBigSis: Clementine, Mandarin and Tangerine act as siblings to Steven and each other, being in the same squadron

** In addition, during Steven's time away, the gems seemed to have matured as they no longer had him to rely on to fix their problems and give them an excuse not to grow up and move forward

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* SenseLossSadness: As a result of being forced to wear limb enhancers, Steven loses the ability to feel physical touch, which leads to him being simultaneously touch-starved and temporarily averse to contact

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** Later on, [[spoiler: Lapis is shattered as a result of Steven attempting to escape Homeworld]]

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** Later on, [[spoiler: Lapis is shattered as a result of Steven attempting to escape Homeworld]]

** LikeBrotherAndSister: Berry and Lemon Lime share this kind of relationship. Steven and Berry share a similar bond. Steven also shares a sibling-esque bond with Candy.
** ParentalSubstitute: Agate and Sage take parental/mentor roles in their relationship with Steven, Clementine, Tangerine and Mandarin, who they co-mentor

* TraumaInducedAmnesia: This happens to Steven when [[spoiler: Blue Diamond shatters Lapis in front of him]]

* SinisterScythe: Steven receives a new weapon, a scythe, which he becomes very skilled at using in battle