Star Fox – Universe Adventures

On the third planet of a single solar system exists a race of people who have lived on it for the past million years. Long ago a race of advanced beings sought to colonize this planet, wiping out the life that already lived there. A handful of rebels opposed their people's wish to colonize this world and fought a long a brutal war but in the end the rebels were victorious and have settles on this planet as their new home. And one day their leader gave birth to a child who inherited her powers while living the life of a human like the rest of the people who were born on the planet.


We are the Crystal Gems

We'll always find a way

And if you think we can't

We'll always find a way

That's why the people of this world believe in

Lapis

Peridot

Garnet

Amethyst

And Pearl

And Steven!


"Come on, Peri. Just relax for a bit." Amethyst said as she leaned against the drill, looking up at the working Peridot. "Garnet and Pearl just brought something back from a mission and Steven wants us to check it out!"

The green Gem sitting atop of the drill sighed as she slid goggles off of her visor. "Is it really this important? In case you have forgotten we need to take care of the Cluster soon or this planet will not be here long enough for me to 'check it out'."

"Aw, relax Periwork-aholic. Come on, Steven really wants to see what they brought back." Amethyst waved off Peridot's concerns as the green Gem slowly climbed down. "They say it's some kind of dimensional viewing-thingy."

"A Dimensional Viewer?!" Peridot exclaimed and nearly fell on her butt off the drill but managed to climb down onto the ground. "There's one on this planet!"

"Sure sounded like that." Amethyst chuckled at the surprised look on Peridot's face. "Must be pretty big to have you freaking like this."

Peridot flushed but shook it off. "Dimensional Viewers were decommissioned centuries ago when Homeworld couldn't use them to find a way into other dimensions to colonize more planets. They could only send one orb to another dimension and the other to view through it but that was it. I've never seen one before."

"So let's go see it!" Amethyst laughed as she tugged Peridot along who while reluctant to stop working on the drill could not help but be curious about the Dimensional Viewer and supposed a quick look wouldn't be too much to ask for.

"But what about Lapis? Do we leave her alone at the barn?" Peridot asked as Amethyst dragged towards the temple.

After a year of being fused with Jasper Lapis Lazuli had finally been freed but it left a heavy impact on her. She had grown bitter and withdrawn, especially towards Peridot for obvious reasons but she had yet to harm the small green Gem which was something to feel good. Jasper was bubbled and left in the temple while Lapis stayed inside the barn, not really talking to anyone except for Steven and Steven did almost all of the talking.

"She's not going anywhere." Amethyst said, not blinking an eye.

Peridot could only sigh as Amethyst was no doubt dragging her along for another one of her crazy shenanigans but the green Gem had learned to just accept it by now.


Steven Universe and his best friend Connie stared at the blue orb that shined a bit in the moonlight near the window at the foot of Steven's bed. "So pretty."

"So this allows us to see into other dimensions?" Connie asked, staring at the orb in fascination.

"That's what Pearl said. She and Garnet went back to make sure there was nothing dangerous back at the place they got it from." Steven answered, both hands on his cheek as he lied just a few inches away from the orb with Connie.

"Any idea how it works?" Connie asked.

Steven sat up and picked up the orb. "Well, Pearl said that two orbs are created and that one is sent through a portal to view any dimension that is found. So maybe if we ask it really nicely it'll show us where its buddy is."

"Wait, Steven…" Connie stopped as the orb flashed and an image appeared inside it.

It showed what appeared to a wooden room lit by a few torches but it was hard to see what kind of room it was.

"Wow." Steven looked awestruck at the image. "Is that in another dimension?"

"I can't see much but I think it's on a ship." Connie commented.

"A space ship?"

Connie shook her head. "No, a boat but more like a sailboat."

"Oh!" Steven said, still impressed but then looked disappointed. "Too bad we can't see more."

He slowly picked the orb and held it close to his face.

"Be careful, Steven." Connie warned.

"Don't worry, Connie. It's perfectly safe."

That was apparently the wrong thing to say as the second Steven said those words the orb started glowing so bright it blinded the two of them as Steven dropped the orb.

"Connie what's-AAH!"

"Steven?! STEVEN!"


The feeling of water dropping onto his face caused Steven to open his eyes. "Connie? Huh?"

He looked around, seeing that he was not in his house at the Gem temple but what looked a lot like the room he was looking at through orb…

The orb!

He looked around frantically and spotted it sitting on a pedestal just behind him. "Wonder where I am? Did the orb take me here?"

The orb flashed and saw an image of his room with a fearful Connie shouting for someone.

"Connie? Connie, I'm here! Can you hear me?" Steven tapped the orb to try and get her attention but the room suddenly shook, causing Steven to drop the orb. "Hey!"

He chased after the orb as it rolled around the room, finally picking it up after a few minutes of chasing it. That was when the shaking finally died down and allowed Steven the chance he needed to pick the orb back up.

"This place is really shaky. Better get out and see what's going on." Steven said when he saw a way out, only to be surprised when he stepped out.

It was dark and stormy and it was raining but Steven didn't have a raincoat so he just simply walked out to see where he was. He was some kind of boat but when he walked over to the edge he saw nothing but clouds!

"Wow! A flying boat!" Steven gasped in awe as his pupils became star-like in wonder.

"Excuse me?"

"GAH!" Steven jumped as he spun around and saw what looked to be a…blue furry fox talking to him. "Whoa! Are you a fox?!"

The person in question did indeed look like a fox, a female to be exact that wore golden bra-like top and a small white loincloth along with jewelry, including two bands on her tail and silver braces on her shoulders, arms, legs, and she wore white and golden sandals on her feet. She also sported a tiara on her head and necklace with a turquoise pendant.

"I…My name is Krystal." The 'talking fox' introduced herself. "I came onto this ship because it attacked me and I wanted to speak to the crew onboard."

"Really, well I just suddenly came here because of this. My name's Steven Universe." Steven introduced himself politely with a smile. "Do you know where we are?"

"We are on Sauria, the Dinosaur planet." Krystal answered, looking around warily.

"Dinosaurs?! No way!" Steven gasped in surprise and excitement. "Are there any here?!"

"Let's find out. Stay close to me." Krystal said, gesturing for Steven to come with her as they walked about the top deck of the ship.

"Okay." Steven said, following her and looked for any dinosaurs that might be nearby. He didn't have to wait long before he spotted something in a cage hanging at the top of the deck next to a large pair of doors at the front of the ship with a strange symbol on them. "Hey, what is that?"

Krystal followed his gaze and spotted what was in the cage. "An infant Cloudrunner!"

The small creature inside looked at the two of them as they approached and spoke a language Steven did not understand. "What's it saying?"

"She is telling us we must leave and that we are in danger for being here." Krystal answered, looking around again.

"You can understand her?" Steven asked.

"Yes. And I can teach you how…If you don't mind me touching your mind." Krystal said carefully.

"Touching my mind?" Steven asked.

"My people have telepathic abilities. We can read emotions and learn basic knowledge about anyone we meet with a simple touch." Krystal explained, fully ready to understand if Steven said no.

"Oh! That is so cool!" Steven said enthusiastically. "And I'll learn dino-talk?!"

"Y-Yes you will." Krystal said, taken back by the boy's cheerful demeanor.

"All right. Let's do it! I want to learn dino-talk!" Steven quickly said.

Surprised but happy he was not fearful of her Krystal made a small smile as she placed her hand on Steven's head and closed her eyes. There was a flash of light in Steven's mind as he felt a sudden rush that made him dizzy for a second.

"Whoa…Did it work?" Steven asked. "Can I speak dino now?"

"You are speaking it right now." Krystal said with a chuckle. "You can now speak like a second language quite easily."

"Really?! Yay! Steven Universe, Dino-Talker!" Steven cried out as he pumped a fist into the air.

"Shhh!" The Cloudrunner in the cage hushed the boy. "Be quiet or he'll hear-"

A rumbling sound was heard that caused the infant Cloudrunner to recoil in terror and the doors next to her cage split open, revealing a fire inside and from that fire emerged a hulking figure that leapt out and landed in front of the two newcomers. Both Krystal and Steven stepped back in shock as the figure towered over the two of them. He had green skin, a tyrannosaurus like face with yellow eyes with a red irises and slit pupils, a three clawed right hand while on his left arm was a doubled hook. He wore a red tunic with spiked armor on his shoulders and metallic gold patterned belt around his waist.

The creature stared the two of them down and spread his arms out in welcoming fashion that screamed sarcasm as he spoke with a cold and sharp tone. "General Scales. Ruler, tyrant, and dictator of Dinosaur Planet. What brings the two of you to my world?"

"We are not here to fight you." Krystal quickly spoke, standing in front of Steven. "We received a distress signal that brought us here."

General Scales chuckled as if Krystal had told him a joke. "A distress signal? This whole planet is in distress."

Krystal followed the General as he walked back up the stairs, next to the Cloudrunner's cage. "The Cloudrunner told me about you. The evil General!"

Steven gasped as Scales chuckled. "My girl, I am not evil. I rule over the many dinosaur tribes." Scales glanced at the Cloudrunner and held up his hook. "You see I must control this planet with fear." His hook shook the cage, causing the Cloudrunner to shriek. "Otherwise the tribes will always try to fight against me."

Scales then lunged forward, grabbing Krystal by the neck and lifted her off the ground while Steven gasped in horror. "Hey! Put her down!"

Scales glanced at Steven. "And who are you to command me?"

"I am Steven Universe of the Crystal Gems!" Steven summoned his shield. "Let her go!"

Scales threw his head back and laughed. "Such an amusing child. You have no idea of whom you dare to command."

"I said let her go!" Steven shouted as he threw his shield at Scales who stepped out of the way, glancing at the shield at is cut through the robe holding the infant Cloudrunner's cage and leaving it to fall down.

Scales quickly moved, faster than Steven though and spun, whipping his tail at Steven and knocked him onto the floor.

"OW!" Steven grunted, his face hurting from how strong the tail was.

Scales was not done as while still holding Krystal he grabbed Steven by the collar of his shirt and lifted the both of them up, grinning nastily. "You two dare to challenge me?" Not giving them a chance to speak Scales walked over to the side of the ship, holding them over the railing. "No one can defeat General Scales!"

He hurled the two of them over the railing, laughing as they vanished into the clouds. His moment of victory was short lived however when he spotted the two on a full grown Cloudrunner.

"Bad luck, General. Better luck next time!" Krystal called up with a smile while Steven stuck his tongue out at the general.

"This is not over!" Scales called out in fury as the Cloudrunner flew away, leaving him to seethe in the storm.

"Now let's find the source of that distress signal." Krystal said to the Cloudrunner, giving him instructions.

All the while Scales did not notice the infant Cloudrunner sneak out of her broken cage and fly after them.

The satisfaction of outwitting the tyrannical General Scales had faded away quickly as the Cloudrunner brought them to the source of the distress signal. Krystal used her body to keep Steven warm as they upon a giant fortress in the mountains.

"Wow." Steven whispered as he stared at the fortress that was bigger than even the Sky Arena on Earth with its many towers and stone walls.

"I wonder if this is where the distress signal is coming from?" Krystal pondered.

The Cloudrunner landed on the edge of a platform, allowing the two to get off its back. "This is Krazoa Palace. If you go inside be very careful. This is the dinosaurs' most sacred place."

The Cloudrunner flew back up into the air and vanished into the clouds while Steven waved goodbye before looking at Krystal. "What now?"

"We find a way inside."

"Hey!"

Both of them looked up as the small Cloudrunner from Scales' Galleon flew down and landed in front of them.

"Aw, it's you! You managed to escape!" Steven said happily as he knelt down in front of the infant.

"Thanks to you breaking my cage when Scales wasn't looking." The infant said, looking up at Steven and Krystal. "You're looking for a way into Krazoa Palace?"

"Yes." Krystal nodded.

"Follow me. I know the way in." The Cloudrunner pointed her beak up ahead.

"Cool. I'm Steven and this is Krystal. Who are you?" Steven asked as the Cloudrunner flapped her wings.

"My name is Kyte of the Cloudrunner tribe." The Cloudrunner named Kyte led them down a ramp to another platform were strange creatures resembling glowing brains with tentacles attached to them floated around the edge. "Don't go near those. They are harmless unless you provoke them."

"What are they?" Steven asked as Kyte led them to an entrance.

"Mystical creatures that were created by the mystic energy of the Krazoa. They are mindless and are used as guards at places to keep intruders out." Kyte answered, leading them inside. "Be careful. Krazoa Palace is not as safe as it used to be."

Kyte's statement rang with truth as Krystal and Steven gasped as they came upon another dinosaur that looked like it was dead.

"A triceratops!" Steven gasped as he looked it over. "It's not breathing…"

"An Earthwalker. They must have been here to try and protect the palace from the Sharpclaw." Kyte landed in front of the body. "They had a mighty army but they were not strong enough to stop them."

"Why would they do this?" Steven asked, looking at the body in sadness.

"The Sharpclaw and their leader Scales have always wanted to rule Dinosaur Planet. In the past they were never strong but in this last year they've become a threat to everyone." Kyte explained sadly. "They captured me and Scales put me in that cage as his pet…Because he wanted to use me as a hostage to force my mother to surrender."

"This is horrible." Krystal touched the Earthwalker's body. "This is just horrible…" Krystal gasped as she stepped back.

"What is it?" Steven asked in alarm.

"I feel someone…There are still alive but they are in pain…Deeper in the palace." Krystal explained and looked at Kyte. "Can you lead us deeper inside?"

Kyte nodded. "I can. Follow me."

Steven and Krystal followed Kyte as she led them deeper into the palace, coming into rooms that looked more pristine than the dirty cracked halls they walked through when they first entered the palace. They came on a room with an opening in the wall above the ground and in the center was another Earthwalker who released a gasp of air from hearing someone enter the room.

"Please…Help the Krazoa. They are dying." The Earthwalker gasped as the three approached.

"Hang on!" Steven quickly licked his hand and slapped it on the Earthwalker, healing his injuries instantly.

The Earthwalker stood up and gazed in surprise at Steven. "Thank you. I never thought such healing powers were possible outside of the powers of the Krazoa."

"Thank you. My name's Steven and I'm a Crystal Gem." Steven said happily.

"Are you the one who sent the distress signal?" Krystal asked.

"When the Sharpclaw attacked us I signaled for help. We were massacred." The Earthwalker explained mournfully.

"Why were you here?" Krystal asked.

"The King Earthwalker sent us to protect the Krazoa. They are mighty spirits that give life to a planet. Without them our planet is dead." The Earthwalker answered dreadfully.

"Wow. So they are like super important." Steven commented.

"Is there anything we can do?"

"Only one of pure hearts can receive the power of the Krazoa Spirits." The Earthwalker looked to a barred gate that opened up. "One of must enter the Krazoa Shrine, pass the test and then return here to release the spirit. But we must be quick for there is a great danger."

"What do you mean?" Krystal asked.

"General Scales and his Sharpclaw army attacked us and we were overwhelmed. Scales then unleashed a great evil into the palace."

"An evil?" Steven asked.

"I do not know what it is but I believe it is the reason Scales and the Sharpclaw became so strong. It haunts this palace and we cannot linger here long." The Earthwalker answered.

Krystal looked at the glowing pad inside the room. "Steven, stay here with Kyte. I will go and take this test."

"But I want to help." Steven protested.

"Only one of us needs to take the test and I will not be long." Krystal stated and that was final.

She stepped onto the warp pad and vanished in a flash of light.