When Robert returned to the temple, Steven was playing Golf Fantasy VII, Amethyst was polishing the Cookie Cats in the fridge, and Pearl was watching Steven, possibly perplexed about how humans could make such an intricate and well-thought program, or how Steven was understanding, enjoying, and playing so well. Garnet was absent, but was sure to be back soon. Luckily for Robert, nobody saw the big bag of presents and wrapping paper. After Robert put the bag in the pantry, hoping Steven wouldn't find it, Amethyst turned her attention to Robert. "Hey, if it isn't the Merciless Executioner! Didn't see ya come in!" She greeted as Pearl turned her head. "I never did get to know what abilities you received on your travels." Pearl stated "Would you kindly show us?" Robert then blushed, because he thought Amethyst would let the cat out of the bag.

Robert led them outside, because he didn't want to cause a power outage or burn down Steven's house, or worse, hurt or kill Steven, Pearl, or Amethyst. "First, is it true that you used Lightning in your bout with Jasper?" Pearl asked. Robert nodded and produced an electric charge from his hands. He then released the torrent of lightning from his hands onto a very old, small, broken bicycle propped up against the deck, frying it to a crisp. Amethyst, Pearl, and Steven applauded sincerely. Robert then held his sword, no longer glowing, and electrified the blade, giving it a healthy yellow glow to it. Robert jumped high, pointed his blade downward, and stabbed the ground full force. Upon impact, eight bolts of electricity shot in all directions, growing weaker until eventually stopping. They applauded more, only Amethyst wasn't as sincere as Pearl and Steven. "So all you can do is shoot lightning? Please tell me that isn't it!" She said. Robert held up his index finger and started snapping until a small flame hovered over his index finger. Amethyst smiled and quickly made a rock circle and put a log in the middle. Amethyst stepped away, pushing Pearl and Steven with her, as Robert unleashed a torrent of fire, setting the stump ablaze. Robert then threw a sphere of fire and electricity into the air, they hit each other, causing a fiery explosion in the sky. Amethyst, Pearl and Steven applauded once more, except Amethyst was applauding tenfold.

Pearl remembered something she had to do, so she made a beeline for the door with Amethyst and Steven following close behind. Robert followed, but they already disappeared. With this, Robert used this time to wrap Steven's presents. As Robert was finishing wrapping the last one, Garnet walked through the front door. Robert tried to hide the presents, but it was pointless. Garnet smiled immensely. Robert hung his head when he realized that the present stack was bigger than he was. "I'm glad you're supporting Steven, I know he'll love all you give." she explained. Robert felt rather silly. "And don't worry, I won't tell him...yet." She patted Robert's head and turned to leave, but Robert grabbed Garnet's hand. Garnet turned to face him. "Do you think...Do you think Lapis likes me?" Robert asked. Garnet thought for a moment. "Maybe...Lapis probably needs to be alone for now."she answered. Robert looked around, trying to find a spot to hide the presents. Garnet saw this and offered to hold on to them. She took them and put them in the star door, which lit up at two points as she entered. She returned shortly after with Amethyst, Pearl and Steven coming back a few seconds later. Connie walked through the front door to see Steven again. Robert stood up, he felt something he never felt in his life...

...Trust...

He felt that he could finally let out the secret he's been keeping his whole life. "U-Uhmm...everyone...I'd like to tell you all something that I've been keeping secret for a really long time now..." Robert announced. Everyone in the room turned their heads to face him.

"Y-you're the first people I can call family in a long time"

To be continued...

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