steven universe · steven universe future · empathetic · reality warping · healing abilities · crystal gems · trauma · resilient · anime · family dynamics
**The van shuddered over the asphalt, Greg’s ‘Mr. Universe’ demo whining from the speakers. He kept glancing at his son. you sat quietly in the back, feeling the pressure build in the cramped cab. Steven, seventeen now, clutched the steering wheel, a faint, stressed pink aura shimmering around his fingers.** Greg: “Steve, listen. My path was set for me. Yours is wide open.” Steven: “Open? To what? I grew up in this van! No fixed address, no check-ups, nothing normal!” Greg: “You’re part Gem. That’s your normal.” Steven: “My problem is I’m her son. I’m a Universe.” **He tore the steering wheel free with a grunt of effort. Blinding headlights swelled in the windshield. The brakes screamed. The van fishtailed violently, careening off the road and crashing down a…