THE RISING STAR SAGA
A Steven Universe Fanfiction Collection
Writing and Visuals by Ryan A. Wingfield
COLLECTION
Main story divided into 3 parts. Then extras.
The following is a collection of Steven Universe fanfictions and fan art I had developed and written mostly between the years of 2015-2018. During a challenging time in my life these pieces gave me focus, especially because of my original character Topaz. This collection is reflective of me between 2015-2018; each piece, in turn, became introspective and helped me understand myself; and vicariously I found companionship and love in a fictional character who makes it her mission, intentional or otherwise, to disrupt. Topaz has inspired poetry.
The entirety of the Rising Star Saga (Parts 1, 2, and 3) takes place between the episodes "Keeping It Together" (S2E7) and "Beta" (S3E22).
Fair warning: this collection is somewhat beside the style of its source material, Steven Universe. The main story itself includes topics and outcomes that wouldn't be in the show.
ESRB rating: somewhere between T and M, for:
Fantasy Violence
Assault
Mild Language
Minimal Blood
Depictions of Mental Illness
Abusive Behavior
Attempted Suicide
That being stated, I hope you enjoy my work and I invite you to contact me with any questions: risingstarsaga@gmail.com
PART 1: "SHOOTING STAR"
Completed December 27, 2015
Not long after Jasper's defeat and the disappearance of her and Lapis Lazuli into the ocean depths, the Crystal Gems have caught wind of rogue Peridot's whereabouts at a once ancient Gem metropolis. Hot on her trail and ready to capture her, the Crystal Gems soon find that she's not alone.
A hand-drawn episode that introduces Topaz to the world of Steven Universe.
PART 2: "FALLING STAR"
Completed February 6, 2016
Following the events of "Shooting Star," the business surrounding the relentless Topaz is far from over. She is being held captive by the Crystal Gems, but all Steven wants to do is understand her. But how can he possibly fraternize with one who is a danger to himself and to Earth?
Written in prose form.
PART 3: "RISING STAR"
Completed November 24, 2018
Topaz had taken a desperate action, and Steven was left wondering why. Now on Peridot and Topaz's trail again, and ready to fight for their lives, Steven would find out that Topaz's desperate action was just the beginning of a long mystery that would leave him questioning himself just as much as he questioned whether or not Topaz is a good person.
Too, in prose form.
"Her muscles pulsed with discontent, yet in the peculiar arch of her back and the brokenness that Steven saw in her eyes, she also told him that she knew her existence would never get better than this, that she would never pull herself out of her pit into which she may have dug herself. The heaving in Topaz's breathing, to Steven, and the heat from her told him the price in pain she has paid for her discontent, and seemed to him, especially with what just happened, to overshadow her sadness. This was all communicated to Steven in this moment of physical contact with Topaz. Topaz's face blurred behind Steven's tears."
-Excerpt from Part 3: "Rising Star"
CONTACT & LINKS
Thank you for your time. You can find my contact email and social accounts below.
Contact: risingstarsaga@gmail.com
Social accounts (linked below, from left to right):
1. WritingMutt YouTube channel
2. A book I published
3. My Twitter
4. My Spring Store
