Peridot's Wedding

When Peridot agreed to marry Steven she did it for practical reasons. She loved him and was happy to be living with him but with the baby coming she needed to be prepared in case something happened. Peridot had only the vaguest idea about how to go about getting married so she entrusted Steven with the preparations. She assumed that the ceremony would be a small quiet affair with only their closet friends and relatives. But Steven was a romantic at heart.

Once Peridot was out of the hospital and Rossmore returned to the outside world, Steven eagerly set about his wedding plans. Peridot had didn't understand half of what he was doing and that was fine. Then she saw the bill for the reception hall. Deciding to confront him she walked up to him. Steven was preparing some handwritten invitations in their study when she plunked down the bill for the Reception Hall.

"Steven why did you book that reception hall? Not that we're short of money but it's over 3 months away?" asked Peridot sternly.

"I want all our friends and family to be there as we say our vows. Trust me this will be the biggest, most romantic wedding ever,"said Steven his eyes sparkling.

Peridot was exasperated, "Steven by this time I will be huge or the baby will be born. Look I don't care about flowers, cakes or gifts. I have what I want with you. Now lets just make it legal okay?"

"Okay," said Steven downcast. Looking at Steven's face Peridot relented.

"Look you can have your horse drawn carriage, your flowers and cake. If you can get it done within six weeks then you can invite as many people as you want okay?"

"Okay but I want you to do a few things for me. I've written a list of things you need to do for the wedding."Steven hastily scribbled down a list and handed it to her,

Peridot had a looked of confusion on her face. She asked "Steven what's a gift registry?"

"It's a list of stuff you would like our guests to give us to help us out in our marriage," explained Steven.

"Oh, I get it now. That makes a lot of sense," replied Peridot.

The next day Peridot handed Steven a list. Steven took one look at the list and sighed."Er Peridot, I get that you are trying but deuterium, selenium and nickle are not appropriate gifts,"

"Well why not? We need them. I was planning on building a ship so that we could explore the galaxy," said Peridot.

"Peridot, the register is for gifts like wine glass, china, and silverware. Nice things you can buy in a store, our guests can't get these."

"Steven we don't even drink wine. Our wedding party will have gems. They'll have a much easier time acquiring these goods than these wine glasses."

"Fine, I see your point but can we shop for wedding dresses together?"

Two days later Steven and Peridot drove up to Celestial Unions. As they walked into the bridal shop Peridot turned to Steven.

"I still don't understand why we have to buy a dress to wear just once," she said.

"Peridot this is considered one of the most important events in a person's life. Consider the dress a memento," said Steven.

"I thought you would be the memento," said Peridot.

As Steven opened and closed his mouth. A shop girl swooped in to the rescue.

"May I help you?" she said with a dazzling smile.

"Yes we're looking for an appropriate dress for a wedding," said Peridot. "I'm pregnant and would like a reusable dress."

"A good idea. May I ask how far along are you?" said the shop girl. She still had a dazzling smile which Peridot suspected was programmed into her.

"I have no idea but the wedding is in six weeks time," replied Peridot.

"That's a good point we have many designs that can accommodate a growing belly,. You'll probably experience swollen feet as well..." said the shopgirl as she led Peridot away.

Steven found another shopkeeper and together they looked at some dresses. A few minutes later Peridot came back with her measurements. Steven proudly showed her the couple of dresses he picked out. Peridot pursed her lips and shook her head.

"Steven, I really don't think those dresses are me. I'm not really a lace type of girl,"she said.

"This is your special day. Try them on please?" Steven said sweetly.

"I can't say no to that face. Very well Steven," Peridot took the dresses and went into the change room.

She came back a few minutes later in a huge lacey thing. She had hard time walking as the skirt was so big. Steven's eyes sparkled.

"Can we try on another dress? I don't feel all that comfortable in this," said Peridot as she sweated slightly.

"But you look so beautiful. We can let it out as you get bigger."

Steven's shopkeeper stepped in to the rescue, "Sir I know that you mean well but it is your fiancee that will wearing the dress not you. Let her decide on the design." As Peridot scurried off the shopkeeper turned to Steven."Now that she's taken care of let's take care of you. I have these wonderful tuxedo designs I would love for you to look at." He pulled Steven in another direction.

Minutes later they left the shop with smiles on their faces. Peridot kissed him on the cheek and left for work. Demand for her solar panels and windmills were soaring thanks to the nearby military base cutting off power for a few days. His lover was very busy and very happy.

It was time to make her even happier Steven set to work distributing the wedding invitations by hand first in Rossmore and then using the warp pad in Beach City and the farm. That was the easiest parts out of the way.

He tried getting ordering the rest but was having a hard time. The reason why Steven had originally wanted the wedding 3 months away was that so he could have time to make everything perfect. At least he was able to book the reception hall and the justice of the peace. Still there was all the rest that had to be dealt with and he still had to find a decent caterer. The next few days proved to be difficult. He couldn't find a baker to make a cake for a wedding as big as he wanted or even as quick as he wanted. Nor could he still find a decent caterer perhaps he shouldn't invited all of their friends and family. He had to figure something out and fast.

Peridot had just come home from installing solar cells on the hospital and 5 private domiciles when she saw Steven hunched over the kitchen table. He had a defeated look about him. Peridot couldn't stand to see him like this so she rushed over.

"Steven what's the matter?" asked Peri.

He looked up at her. Bags were under his eyes,"It's that this wedding thing is proving harder than I thought. You deserve the best but as the wedding is less than 4 weeks away and I still haven't gotten everything.."

"Alright Steven give me the list."

"Peri I thought you didn't want to get involved with the planning."

"Well it's my wedding too. It's high time I got involved don't you think?"

The young man handed her the list. Peridot scanned the list. "Steven some of our guests are gems right?" Steven nodded. "And we have access to the warp pad? Well it's simple we'll just go down to Beach City and the farm and show the Crystal Gems our list. Steven we have access to the entire world. We don't have to do everything here."

Smiling Peridot took Steven's hand and they warped back to the Beach House. Pearl and Spunky were watching gem TV, when they warped in. Forgetting all about the educational program Pearl and Spunky rushed over to the warp pad. Spunky launched herself into Peridot's arms while Pearl pulled lifted Steven off his feet hugging him. It was only until she say Steven's face turning red that she let go.

"Steven it's been so long. What brings you here?" cried Pearl.

Peridot fussed over little Spunky. She remarked on how long the little gem's hair had grown. Peridot had grown so maternal in the past few months. She would make an excellent mother.

"Oh sorry, Pearl just got lost in thought, Well, we're having a little bit of trouble getting ready for the wedding. It's just that it's proving harder organize than I thought," confessed Steven.

"Actually Steven created quite an extensive list already. We just need help acquiring the basics," added Peridot.

Steven blushed as he handed Pearl the list. The pale gem gasped, "Steven we could do all this for you. The flowers, the music and everything."

"You could?"asked Steven.

"Of course, I organized Rose's wedding myself," said Pearl.

"I thought Dad didn't really marry Mom?"said Steven.

"But we did have a wedding ceremony. Greg just couldn't legally marry Rose," Pearl continued. "Now we can have Spunky as a flower girl, the farm gems could work on the flowers and the catering. It really is an extensive list but you have forgotten about the rings. You can go to Bismuth. She'll happily make them for you."

"We can bake the cake here!" cried Spunky.

"Yes we can," laughed Pearl. "Now you kids skedaddle and let Pearl handle things from now on."

The young couple went to the farm. It was even more crowded with newly cured patients and recovering gems everywhere. As they searched for Bismuth, the farm residents gems gave their congratulations to the couple, and even shaking their hands. Finally they found Bismuth by a table talking with some of her sisters other Bismuths. Taking one look at Steven and Peridot she rushed over and gave them both a hug in her big arms.

"Steven, Peridot, congratulations. Thank you for the invite, what brings you round to this miserable farm?" cried out Bismuth.

"Bismuth you're hurting us," choked Peridot.

The big gem let go and mumbled an apology.

"Yeah, we're just looking for help in our wedding preparations," said Steven. "Pearl suggested that we come to you to fit us for wedding rings."

"Well it'll be an honor doing Bismuth with you. Come with me to my forge and I'll see what I can do," laughed Bismuth.

While they were walking to Bismuth's forge Peridot decided to make small talk.

"So what were you doing with those other Bismuths," asked Peridot.

"What we do best. We're going over plans to set up a new base. As you can see the farm is getting quite crowded," replied Bismuth.

"Perhaps you could use the moonbase. It could be set up as an advanced warning system against Homeworld," suggested Peridot.

"I'll keep that in mind," said Bismuth as she opened the door.

"Well here we are," said Bismuth once they were inside.

Steven peered around. The forge was much more cluttered with swords in various stages lined against the walls. But this was in no way disturbing as Steven recognized several designs from anime. Bismuth had taken Peridot's advice and had started selling swords online.

Bismuth continued "I'll just take your measurements and then we'll be done. There's just one thing can you tell me what a wedding ring looks like."

Steven laughed, "Well I guess I should have expected that sort of question. It's just a simple gold band that's all."

"Well now you have nothing to worry about just let me and my girls take care of things. It's nice doing Bismuth with you," said Bismuth.

With the gems and Greg helping with the wedding plans Steven was much more relaxed. A major burden had been taken off his shoulders. Parenting classes were going well, the doctor had spotted a healthy gem growing inside of Peridot, so Steven didn't have to worry about Peridot disappearing like his mother and Mitch had even given him a raise. Peridot insisted that he study Social Work at the community college and after a little trouble Steven was doing well in his studies. Time passed quickly, the guests from Beach City arrived and before he knew it the big day had arrived.

They were awoken at about 8 in the morning. The gems and a few of his friends barged right in and dragged them out of bed.

"Alright let's get these lovebirds dressed and ready," called out Buck as he dragged Steven away.

Peridot was dragged by the gems into into the bathroom while Steven was dragged outside of the house.

"Guys what are you doing? I'm not even dressed yet" shouted Steven. He was wearing only his pajamas as they shoved him into a large black van.

"We're giving you a party for you to enjoy your last few minutes of freedom," shouted out Mitch. "Breakfast at Close Encounters."

The men cheered as they parked in front of Close Encounters. Despite Steven's protests, they dragged him inside and set him up at right in front of the stage. Then came breakfast served by scantily clad green skinned women. They was an uncomfortable silence as they realized that the waitresses all looked like Peridot.

"Guys don't worry this just makes me realize what I have," laughed Steven.

Then came the stripper also with green skin. She did a slow sinuous dance as she stripped off her jumpsuit. When she was down to her underwear she crawled over to Steven.

"Hey Big Boy have you got something for me?" she breathed as she kissed him.

"Peridot!" he squeaked. She reached down for his crotch.

"The one and the same. Let's go into the back room and give you a preview of our wedding night,"she said with a suggestive wink.

"Better not, we have to keep our energy up for the big day," said Steven.

"Aw you're no fun," said Peridot. The men gave an aw of disappointment as she left.

"Hey Steven I can see why you shacked up with her," laughed his Uncle Andy.

Then it was time to dress Steven in his tuxedo. When they were finished, they remarked on how handsome he looked in his black tuxedo. After that they took him back to his house. Peridot was waiting for him in her gown.

Steven hitched his breath. Peridot looked achingly beautiful. She wore an elegant sleeveless white dress and held a garland of pink wildflowers. Her hair was swept up in an alien yet beautiful style with a crown of small pink wildflowers in her hair.

He put out his arm, "Shall we leave now my love."

As they left the house they saw a horse and carriage waiting for them. The white horse looked strangely familiar. They stepped in. The horse turned round.

"Congratulations on your happy day," said the horse.

"Seaglass that's you?" blurted out Steven. Though as he thought about it he shouldn't be surprized.

"The one and only," said Seaglass smugly. "I wanted to help out and since Peridot had already had her dress made I decided that this was the best option."

"Wow thanks," said Peridot.

It was a beautiful spring day. The snow had finally melted and in its place flowers grew about the no time they reached the reception hall. Steven gasped as the doors opened the hall was packed. It seemed like the entire population of Beach City was there plus all the Crystal Gems. Not only that, but the hall was decorated in green and pink streamers with bouquets of wildflowers.

Little Spunky stood before them. She was so cute in a little green and pink dress and her green air was clipped back with some barrettes. The music started and as the couple walked down the aisle Spunky sprinkled flower petals in front of them. Finally they were at the front were Steven's dad Pearl and Peridot's mothers waited for them.

Dad looked great in a black tuxedo while Pearl wore a tasteful aquamarine dress. Peridot's mothers had tried. They were dressed in formal but frumpy dresses but Emerald still not changing her hairstyle wore a flowered hat on both prongs of her hair. Jet's braids were even more elaborate. They all smiled at the happy couple.

The justice of the peace however was not smiling. His face looked like he had sucked a lemon. He stared into the crowd.

"Marriage is a serious business and should not be taken lightly. I see you all in these ridiculous costumes. If you want to have cosplay marriage, fine but don't expect me take a part in it," with that the man left.

The crowd sat in shocked silence then Mayor Dewey stood up.

"Guys this is not problem. I'll just perform the wedding myself," said Dewey. He pushed himself up to the front and stood proudly at the podium.

"Steven and Peridot despite all the obstacles before you, you two have made a life together here in Rossmore," said Dewey. "Now you stand before your friends and family ready to make the ultimate commitment the legal and binding contract of marriage. Marriage is a serious commitment that should not be taken lightly but I as look a you two I have never two people more ready for marriage in my life.

Dewey turned to Peridot "Peridot do you promise to love and support Steven. To care for and protect him as long as you both shall live?"

"I do," said Peridot."

"And you Steven promise to love and support Peridot. To care for and protect her as long as you both shall live?"

"I do,"replied Steven.

"Then take this ring and repeat after me," said Dewey. "With this ring I Steven Universe do take you Peridot as my lawfully married wife. To have and to hold in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, for better or for worse as long as we both shall live."

Steven took the ring, He looked deep into Peridot's eyes and placed the ring on her finger, "With this ring I Steven Universe do take you Peridot as my lawfully married wife. To have and to hold in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, for better or for as long we both shall live."

"Now you Peridot," said Dewey. "With this ring I Peridot do take you Steven Universe as my lawfully married husband. To have and to hold in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, for better or for worse as long as we both shall live."

Peridot took the other ring and slipped it on Steven's finger and repeated her vows.

"Ladies and gentlemen I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Universe," announced Dewey. "You two may kiss."

The crowd cheered as Steven and Peridot kissed. The newly married couple signed their marriage license. After that, the photographer swooped in. He took the wedding party outside into a nearby park where spring flowers bloomed. After taking a few dozen pictures the wedding party went back to the reception hall.

Steven's jaw dropped the entire hall had been transformed. The tables had been set up in a ring creating a dance floor. In one corner was a huge cake. Steven gasped as he saw that cake exactly like the one described at finale of the Unfamiliar Familiar series when Lisa and Arcimikarus married.

"Steven what do we do now?" whispered Peridot in his ear.

"We cut the cake," said Steven.

He was about to reach for the knife when Peridot used her metal powers to pick it up and cut the cake. The humans politely clapped. Then it was time for the first dance as a couple. Sour Cream put on a disk and the guests all clapped as Steven twirled Peridot in his arms.

The music filled the air. It was a wonderful sweet song which encapsulated their feelings for each other.

If I could be half of what you think of me

I could do about anything I could learn how to love like you…

When the music ended Steven gently dipped Peridot and kissed her. The guests paired up and joined in. After a few dances Peridot was feeling tired so they sat down for a while at the head table. Pearl sensing Peridot's tiredness signaled the guests to sit down.

Once they were all seated Greg stood up, "When Steven's gem first glowed I knew that he was special. As I watched him grow up and acquire his powers, like shape changing, forming a shield and a bubble. But what made him truly special was his compassion. Steven your greatest is your kindness you are able to see the good in people and bring it out into the open. And as I look at Peridot and see how much she cares and loves that power has in my mind has paid off."

Pearl spoke up, "Steven I'm going to be brief. When you were first born Amethyst and I didn't know what to make of you. Growth and change are an alien concept for gems. You did something no gem has ever been able you" do helped us change and grow. I became more confident. Amethyst learned to be more responsible and we both learned to be open minded. Thank you Steven and everything you did for us."

Emerald stood up with a glass of glowing gem wine in her hand, "I have decided to speak for both myself and Jet. None of you know this but Jet and I did not initially want Peridot. We were blackmailed into training her because of our relationship. But as we started training her went we fell in love with our little pet project. Peridot grew into a strong, brave and intelligent gem. Not many people on Homeworld know this but Peridot was a loving child. We are glad that on this planet she found someone to love and protect her."

The next to speak was a slightly drunk Uncle Al, "When I first heard that Steven shacked up with Peridot my first thought was 'Damn no grandchildren for Greg.'" The crowd laughed. "Clearly I was wrong. And four years ago when I first met Peridot I thought she was some sort of freeloading hippie. Then over the years as I got to know her I saw what a brave hardworking person she was anybody would be lucky to have her. Steven you are one of the most amazing people I have ever met. When I first went to the barn I was in a bad way. My family was scattered to the winds. I wanted to go back to the barn to try and reconnect with them. You Steven let me into your heart and your strange wonderful family. I admit that I was a little freaked out at first but thanks to you I have a family again. And now you are staring your own family. Best of luck to ya."

The mike went round and the guests had their say. Mitch gave a moving speech about love and commitment. Then the meal was set out. The Gems had done a wonderful job the food for both species was excellent. Finally the music stared and everybody started dancing again.

As the guests danced into the night the newly married couple changed and discretely left for the airport. Steven and his wife wanted a real vacation away from warp pads, gem stuff and general strangeness altogether. When their plane landed Steven picked up Peridot bridal style and carried her into the plane.

"I love you Steven Universe," said Peridot.

"I love you Peridot Universe," replied Steven.

They flew off to their destiny.