A/N – This is my first SU fanfic, although this will probably be inaccurate when the show does eventually cover this, this is what I think happened

Chapter I

Reborn

"I-I don't understand. Why do you have to go – just because of him!" Pearl pointed accusingly at Greg, who was slumped in his chair, exhausted from the days events.

"Pearl" Rose took the gems hand, "I love him, my boy, my Steven. He's going to do amazing things, with you and the other gems there to guide him. You'll see, you'll learn to love him and humans just as much as I do."

"But…" Pearl sniffed as more tears fell from her face and rolled down her nose, "I love you..I'll be nothing with you"

Rose cupped Pearl's cheek, sighing gently. "My Pearl" She gave a small smile, eyes glazing over. "I have always loved you, and that will carry on through Steven, please remember that. I need you to look after him, be the mother he needs, and teach him about us and our cause. Can you do that for me?"

Pearl placed her hand over Rose's, giving it a small squeeze. "You know I'll do anything for you Rose"

Another pink glow emitted from Rose's gem as her contractions became stronger.

"Look after this little planet Pearl, look after these people, and above all look after my little boy"

Pearl nodded as fresh tears cascaded down the cheeks. She got up to take her leave, and spared an apologetic look at Greg who waved a little.

As she closed the door to Rose's room, she faced her two companions. Amethyst hugged her knees for comfort, her hair hiding half her face. Garnet stood up to stand opposite Pearl.

"Pearl." A single tear managed to escape from under her visor. "It's going to be okay."

Greg was still at Rose's side, exhausted from his sorrow. He thought he had no more tears, but new ones always managed to appear. He loved this woman so much, and her leaving him caused him agonizing pain.

"Greg"

He looked up, scraping his hair upward from his face.

"I have to go now"

Crushed, his voice cracked as he answered helplessly, "I know"

"Steven will be here soon…our beautiful son…"

Greg nodded, his breathing starting to hitch as more tears began to silently make their way down his cheeks. He bent down to kiss his wife's forehead.

"I'm going to miss you, so much" He clutched her abundant pink curls, never wanting to forget their softness as it lingered round his fingers.

"I am too, we've had such fun together, you and I. You have taught me so much about humans, about myself, about love. Who knew it could be such a beautiful world." Her starry-eyed expression stopped for a moment, to gaze into Greg's brown orbs. "I'll still be with you," she held a hand over her glowing gemstone, "Don't you ever forget that."

Greg shook his head. "Never."

"I love you, Mr Universe" A tear rolled down her rosy cheeks.

"I love you, 'Big Lady with the Curly Hair'"

They shared a small chuckle as they brought their foreheads together and held eachother tightly. Rose kissed Greg for the last time, as a her glow engulfed her entire body. Greg stood back, seeing his wife disappear in a pink mist before his eyes. All that remained, was her rose-quartz gem which lay on the bed.

It took two minutes for blinding light to emit from the seemingly dormant gem. Greg squinted, and when the light dissipated, loud crying could be heard.

"Steven" Greg froze, watching a tiny bundle of black hair squirm and whimper on the bed. The newborn reached out for Greg, wanting to be held.

Greg picked him up carefully, terrified his gruff hands could harm such a small being. Steven immediately ceased crying, and gazed his brown eyes into Greg's.

"You have your mother's eyes" He said fondly, nestling him into the crook of his arm and using the other hand to gently place on the mound of curls. "And her hair" He chuckled.

"This is Steven?" Said Pearl, a little too incredulously. "But he's so…small"

"Yes Pearl" Amethyst rolled her eyes, "Last time I checked, humans aren't made fully grown"

"I know, I know…but still…he's half gem technically, isn't he?" She peered into Greg's arms, only to be attacked by Steven's tiny hands grasping onto her nose. "Ah!"

Greg, Garnet and Amethyst laughed whilst Pearl plucked the tiny appendage from her face. "It's not funny!" A blush had settled on her face.

Amethyst next approached Steven, with Greg having to stand on one knee to accommodate for her height.

"Hey Little Man!" She waved at him, and pressed his nose gently with one finger, "Nice one on Pearl, I think you're gonna like it here. I'll be the most fun around this place, so make sure you stick with me. I'll teach you all the important things like eating donuts, and pizzas, and ice-cream and—"

"And that's enough Amethyst, I'm sure Steven will follow the correct example and not stuff his face with all the disgusting junk you eat"

Another eye-roll, and Pearl began to lecture her on 'manners around the new baby' and being a 'good example'. Greg rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly.

Finally, Garnet came to look at Steven, her expression unreadable. She placed a finger under his chin to give it a small tickle, only for it to be grasped by Steven's hand. Everybody beamed as a large grin appeared on her face. "Tiny hands…my only weakness."