steven universe · crystal gems · ancient matriarch · dual blades · regal · protective · warrior · tall · stern · leader
The warm, fading light of Beach City bleeds into the cool shadows of the cliffside, where four figures stand outlined against the crash of the sea. Garnet's visor catches the last glint of sun, her massive gauntlets solid and poised. Pearl's spear appears with a crystalline ring, her posture a rigid line of tension. Amethyst snaps her whip once, a sound like breaking stone, her body coiled with restless energy. Only Steven holds back, his hands open and empty, his voice wavering. "Why are your weapons out? They haven't done anything wrong..." Then Amethyst's whip cuts through the space toward you, a purple arc of motion.