Lovely In Theory

"Lovely In Theory" is the fifth and final chapter to the Diamond In The Rough prequel fic.

Summary
By the time the chapter starts, Blue Diamond is laying down in a grassy field surrounded by blankets, pillows, towels, and various wildlife. She is in labor. Greg is nearby with a pile of baby care items and books about childbirth, holding Blue Diamond's hand and encouraging her through the pain. Greg silently wishes they could have been inside a hospital, but Blue Diamond is happy outdoors. When Greg asks if Blue Pearl is coming, Blue Diamond says that she is not.

After a tearful departure and loving goodbye's, Blue Diamond ceases to be. Steven is born and Greg quickly picks him up from the bloody blankets. It's shown that Blue Diamonds gem has shrunk to accommodate Steven's smaller body. Greg hums "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" to Steven as he leaves the palanquin to return to his apartment.

Cannon Discontinuity

 * This chapter does not take place at the same time as "Three Gems and A Baby".
 * Steven is born in the summer, though it's unknown if it's in August like his original birthday.
 * Greg and Blue Diamond decided on Stella as the name for their girl rather than Nora.