History ShoutOut / StevenUniverseAlternateFuture

* When the chest within Lion's mane is finally opened and the Crystal Gems realize there's nothing inside, Steven believes the real treasure was his personal growth, like [[WesternAnimation/KungFuPanda he's the secret ingredient in the secret ingredient soup.]]

* Braids compliments her upgraded axe by saying it could cut anyone who looks at it, [[WesternAnimation/KungFuPanda before sticking her fingers in her mouth like she got cut herself.]]

* Sally says goodbye to Black Rutile by announcing her intentions to post a video defending [[Creator/JKRowling K.A. Howling]] by saying people are just jealous of a woman being superior to them in every way imaginable. [[EvenEvilHasStandards even Black Rutile finds the act to be positively evil.]]

* Amethyst compares Smoky Quartz's new time-slowing power to Lapis's manga, though she's disappointed [[Franchise/JojosBizarreAdventure it doesn't come with the power to summon steamrollers.]]

* Lapis echoes [[Franchise/JoJosBizarreAdventure Josuke Higashikata's]] Stand cry during her fight with the Lapises.

** Lapis and Amethyst meet an expy of Franchise/JamesBond, who is even voiced by Creator/PierceBrosnan. The BigBad of this episode is also played by Creator/ChristophWaltz with a name that sounds similar to both Ernst Starvo Blofeld and Franz Oberhauser.

** Peridot runs into a neckbearded collector who seems to be a parody of [[Franchise/TheLordOfTheRings Gollum]] with how much he refers to his trinkets as precious. In addition, he's played by Creator/AndySerkis.

* Turquoise wields her liquid metal swords just like [[Franchise/OnePiece Roronoa Zoro]], two in her hands and [[CutlassBetweenTheTeeth one between her teeth.]] She also fires a [[Franchise/DragonBall Kamehameha]].

* Among the parts found by Braids are a [[Franchise/DoctorWho chameleon circuit]], a [[Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration multimodal reflection sorter]], a [[WesternAnimation/TransformersAnimated gyro-stabilizer]], an [[ComicBook/IronMan arc reactor]], a [[WesternAnimation/ThreeBelow daxial array]], a [[WesternAnimation/BuzzLightyearOfStarCommand crystallic fusion cell]], and some [[WesternAnimation/PhineasAndFerb pizzazzium infininite]].

* Sylvia says "[[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure Lali-ho]]" while confronting Cinnabar and stopping her from resetting the Pearls.

* When White Topaz and Jasper travel between universes, they catch a glimpse of WesternAnimation/RickAndMorty and [[Franchise/DoctorWho the Doctor in his TARDIS]].

* Xenotime describes her abilities as [[Franchise/DoctorWho wibbly wobbly timey wimey powers]].

* Some of the races a young Nosiop suggests the Slytherophidians conquer include [[Franchise/DoctorWho the Ood]], [[Anime/DragonBallZBrolyTheLegendarySuperSaiyan the Shamoians]], [[WesternAnimation/AquaTeenHungerForce the Mooninites]], and [[WesternAnimation/WanderOverYonder the Watchdogs]].

* When Steven starts doubting himself before his rematch with Black Rutile, Ronaldo says [[Anime/GurrenLagann "Believe in the Ronaldo who believes in you."]] Peedee then follows up with [[Film/GoodWillHunting "Some people can't believe in themselves until someone believes in them first."]]

-->'''Steven:''' [[Franchise/KingdomHearts I've been having these weird dreams lately. Like, are any of them real or-]] (gets interrupted by Peridot)

-->'''Morganite:''' Greetings, I am Morganite, a proud artist and esteemed designer of the Diamonds. Like you all, I too am a supporter of this new era. At least I was until I saw the true colors of the Crystal Gems. (summons a paint brush as a projector and then proceeds to show [[WhamShot the shenanigans that happened during Guidance and Why So Blue.]] She then points to the recordings.) At this very moment, hundreds of lightyears away, the Crystal Gems are trying to force gems like you and I to abandon our birthrights in the name of their so-called "peace and love", while [[{{Hypocrite}} hypocritically ignoring the gems who are completely null and void without a purpose.]] [[ArmorPiercingQuestion Like a storm, they are trying to keep the land fertile, but in the process, are causing unnecessary damage. What exactly are they expecting gems designed for one thing to do in a multi-purposeful life? Where is the line drawn between what is right, and what is wrong? Would letting gruff soldiers break delicate belongings be acceptable? What about a bunch of terraformers who are destroying more things than they can create?]] [[NeverTrustThoseGuys We simply cannot put our lives in the hands of those who can't comprehend them!]] Fortunately, we will right this wrong by cleansing the Gems who have been poisoned with the lies of these renegades, starting with the planet Earth! We will show them the error of their ways, and undo all the damage that has been done! They may be as elusive as the wind, but we are as strong as a mountain! And no matter how loudly they howl, [[SuddenlyShouting WE WILL NEVER BOW TO THEM!]]

-->'''Black Rutile:''' Oh come now [[Music/MichaelJackson Mama-Say-Mama-Sah-Warren]], I've lost people too. Heck, you saw how Steven killed my old gang!
-->'''Bismuth:''' Well frankly, you had it coming for all that. Now pipe down while I smash you to pieces.
-->'''Connie:''' Bismuth, stop. [[EnemyMine I think she might be our best chance at surviving yet.]]
-->'''Peridot:''' [[WhatTheHellHero Are you serious?! It's all because of her that Steven went nuts, shattered Jasper, and then started rampaging across the planet and maybe beyond! All our friends and family are dead because of Black Rutile, and you think she might help us?!]]
-->'''Sapphire:''' We kept you around despite being a Homeworld loyalist.
-->'''Connie:''' So anyways, you might be our best chance at stopping Steven. (sticks out her hand) You in?
-->'''Black Rutile:''' (shakes Connie's hand) [[GenreSavvy I'm going to assume that if I don't play by your rules, I'll pay with my life?]]
-->'''Connie:''' You bet. When I found White Topaz before Steven shattered her, she begged me, [[DyingDeclarationOfHate with her last words that when I'd kill you]], and make no mistake I will kill you, [[CruelAndUnusualDeath I'll give you the slowest and most painful death I can offer.]] And if you try and run away, I'm going to honor that promise.
-->(Black Rutile [[StunnedSilence is left silent]] at this threat before she starts laughing)
-->'''Black Rutile:''' Honor? Really kid? You know [[MemeticMutation we live in a society]], or at least [[AfterTheEnd what's left of one]], where honor is but a distant memory.

-->'''Black Rutile:''' Now then, your job is to go down to Earth, inject this pink bio-poison that will slowly kill all organic life, and take down anyone that stands in your way with this. Should you fail, you will pay the price when the time comes. Are we clear?
-->'''Spinel:''' (with a SlasherSmile on her face) [[Film/AFewGoodMen Crystal]].

-->'''Jasper:''' No, you're wrong. [[VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance You're no hero that wants what's best for everything, you're cracked, through and through!]]
-->'''Black Rutile:''' [[WesternAnimation/TheVentureBros YOU ABANDONED ME, YOU ABANDONED YOUR PEOPLE! (...) LOOK INTO MY EYES!]]

-->'''Orange Moonstone/Banded Onyx:''' [[WesternAnimation/TheTransformers This ends now! I won't let you destroy this world, and hurt these people!]]
-->'''Pietersite/Eagle's Eye:''' [[WesternAnimation/TheTransformers Fat chance,lug-lard! Because everything I destroy is nothing more than fuel for my burning hunger!]] Hunger for [[Film/RevengeOfTheSith endless power!]]

-->'''Steven:''' Hey Dad, we're pals, right?
-->'''Greg:''' Always, Steven. (...) Hey, one more thing. Every time you look at the stars at night, just remember that the Gems will always be there for you, and so will I.

-->'''Yellow Diamond:''' Greetings, leaders of Sergione-29. Your astute panic suggests that you understand your situation, but I would prefer to avoid any further violence, and encourage a moment of consideration for you just surrender your planet to me.
-->'''Bartender:''' What do you propose?
-->'''Yellow Pearl:''' Reasonable negotiation. The assurance my Diamond gives is this, we will act in our own self-interest, which at this time involves your cooperation and benefit. You have something we want, so either hand it over, or your storied lives will come to an unceremonious end.

-->'''Black Rutile:''' And what has brought you into my army, little Gem?
-->'''Cinnabar:''' I have a burning devotion to the Homeworld cause that can only burn brighter with the shards and subjugation of the Crystal Gems!
-->'''Black Rutile:''' Haha, you'll fit right in, kiddo!

-->'''Cap:''' [[Film/TheRiseOfSkywalker They fly now!]]
-->'''Pony:''' They fly now?!
-->'''Tails:''' They fly now.

** The opening narration is near lifted from Optimus Prime's opening monologue from the [[Film/Transformers2007 2007 movie]].

-->'''Uranus:''' Hey, Saturn.
-->'''Saturn:''' What is it, Uranus?
-->'''Uranus:''' [[CaptainObvious We're going to prison, Saturn.]]
-->'''Saturn:''' I see that, Uranus.
-->'''Uranus:''' [[PrisonRape Don't drop the soap this time.]] [[NoodleIncident I don't think we have enough guys to take the fall for us this time.]]
-->'''Saturn:''' [[CutHisHeartOutWithASpoon I swear, I'm gonna shiv you and turn your gut into a nook, Uranus!]]

-->'''Cinnabar:''' My friends, it has often been said that I like war. Friends, I like war. NO! Friends. I. LOVE. WAR. I love genocide; I love destruction, I love causing [[WesternAnimation/ThomasAndFriends confusion and delay]], I love chaos, I just love every act of war that can occur on this or any other planet. My heart leaps with joy whenever there are enemies that try their best to resist, only to have their hopes completely dashed by our superior numbers and firepower. And the sight of traitors being strung up like the cowardly wretches they are is just as much an irresistible pleasure. But unfortunately, it seems now that I am forbidden from doing what I love doing, what I was meant to do. But thanks to all of you, my love for war has been reignited. (the Gems start chanting) My friends, all I ask for is war. A war so grand that it shall make the cosmos quiver! We may be but a large battalion, but we will remind all Gems what they were meant to be! We will remind them what it means to be warriors, to take what's ours with no remorse for who we take it from! My friends, all I ask is to bring them all hell.

-->'''Black Rutile:''' Well, let's just say I've been watching you and saw that you needed a comforting shoulder to cry on. What the jank do you think I'm here for?!
-->'''Laz:''' [[WebVideo/DragonBallZABridged I don't know, admiring the trees?]]

-->'''Cat's Eye:''' Objection! [[ComicBook/BatmanTheDarkKnightReturns My client here is a sensitive Gem who was merely a victim of Steven's psychotic obsession with enforcing his twisted and fascist views on love and affection.]]
-->'''Black Rutile:''' [[ComicBook/BatmanTheDarkKnightReturns But I thought I was the one with the psychotic obsession.]] (the court starts laughing)
-->'''Cat's Eye:''' [[ComicBook/BatmanTheDarkKnightReturns Regardless, young Mr. Universe is an obsessive-compulsive, narcissistic, hero-complexed lunatic who needs to know that his distorted desires are harming others!]]

-->'''HiveMind:''' Steven is no fascist! He is our savior!
-->'''Black Rutile:''' [[ComicBook/InjusticeGodsAmongUs He is literally the grandson of the Gems we called gods!]]

-->'''Amethyst:''' [[Franchise/MortalKombat Don't expect a flawless victory for you!]]
-->'''Theresa:''' [[Franchise/MortalKombat You're in for a real fatality yourself.]]

-->'''The Sickle:''' I'm afraid you might be too late to stop this missile, but if you'd like, I'd be happy to beat Film/TheLivingDaylights out of you.
-->'''Bane Jones:''' No thank you, Mr. Sidorov. I think I'll Film/DieAnotherDay.

-->'''Greg:''' You mean all this time I was just nothing more than a baby machine for you guys?! [[WesternAnimation/PussInBootsTheLastWish But that's horrible; your empire is horrible! YOU'RE HORRIBLE! You're all a bunch of irredeemable monsters!]]
-->'''Pearl:''' [[WesternAnimation/PussInBootsTheLastWish Oh my, I wonder what took you so long?]]

-->'''Connie:''' We, the Lucent Jewels, place you and your subordinates under arrest for your crimes against the universe! How do you plead?
-->'''Steven:''' Are you threatening me, girl?
-->'''Connie:''' The senate shall decide your fate.
-->'''Steven:''' What senate? I AM the senate!
-->'''Connie:''' Not yet.
-->'''Steven:''' It's treason then.

-->'''Lord Steven:''' But you don't understand, Steven, if you really want to make a difference, to change the system instead of patching it, you cannot be subtle. You must step into the sunlight and take over like we did.
-->[..]
-->'''Steven:''' They'd love what you've done with your place, wouldn't they? You know, your parents, Rose and Greg?
-->'''Lord Steven:''' I never knew my father when I was young. As soon as I was born, the Gems saw him as a mere disposable human slave, and he had to be gotten rid of so he wouldn't be a bad influence on me. From there, they taught me the values I stand by today.
-->'''Steven:''' Values that allowed you to seize power and become a controlling monster! Can't you see that you're hurting people all over because of what you're doing?!
-->'''Lord Steven:''' You still don't get it, do you? Think of it, a world with no crime, no victims, no pain!
-->'''Steven:''' And no choice. Who elected you to be the ruler of your universe?
-->'''Lord Steven:''' Well, who elected you to become the Diamonds' master? That's the problem with politics. They almost always elect the one who'll turn out to be the most authoritarian idiot.
-->'''Steven:''' You're the tyrannical idiot here!
-->'''Lord Steven:''' My forebearer simply chose more extreme methods of peace, not unlike your version of Bismuth. Frankly, I'd have a lot more fun with that one rather than the deranged maniac who committed acts of terrorism as a hobby with her superweapons.
-->'''Steven:''' You grabbed power!
-->'''Lord Steven:''' And with that power, I've made a world where we can never live in constant fear of violence and oppression ever again! Isn't that what you wanted?

-->'''Amazonite/Merlinite:''' Pink Diamond? Wasn't she shattered by a Rose Quartz?
-->'''Black Rutile:''' Well, not entirely.
-->'''Amazonite/Merlinite:''' What do you mean...
-->'''Black Rutile:''' Okay, the Rebellion was started for a few stupid reasons.
-->'''Amazonite/Merlinite:''' Just tell me one.
-->'''Black Rutile:''' (mumuring) You see, Rose Quartz was actually Pink Diamond.
-->'''Amazonite/Merlinite:''' She was what?
-->'''Black Rutile:''' Rose Quartz was Pink Diamond.
-->'''Amazonite/Merlinite:''' Did you say Rose and Pink Diamond were the same this whole time?!
-->'''Black Rutile:''' Yes, exactly, excellent listening.
-->'''Amazonite/Merlinite:''' Our grand opponent was that forsaken child?!

-->'''Black Rutile:''' [[Anime/ReCreators No, I will destroy everything! Destroy, destroy, and destroy more until this world disappears! That is the reason I'm standing here today!]] (she suddenly has an epiphany) [[WesternAnimation/Ben10Omniverse No! Now I see the universe for what it is: We are all dust, bound by one enormous, universal force. No, not universal, not even multiversal! This omniversal force continues forever, in every direction through every reality! (she then turns to Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl) My lust for power, my hatred of Pink Diamond, it isn't just evil, ultimately; it's pointless. I could never truly destroy you. You would only have been not unexistent in what could have not now been the past, present, and partial future. To tear down and destroy is of no consequence or quality; to create is divine.]]

-->'''Howlite:''' [[WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012 Well, because I wanted us to fail, and I was a mole for the Crystal Gems this whole time.]] ({{Beat}}) [[SuddenlyShouting OBVIOUSLY, I DIDN'T KNOW!]]

-->'''Black Rutile:''' [[WesternAnimation/SpongebobSquarepants Now then, let me ask you one thing. People talk loud when they want to sound smart, right?]]
-->'''Bloodstone:''' (loudly) [[Recap/SpongeBobSquarePantsS2E15TheSecretBoxBandGeeks CORRECT!]]

-->'''Teal:''' I don't know why I painted this, but it helped me remember that [[WesternAnimation/CloneHigh the most important thing in life is to use a number 2 pencil.]] (growling) Number 2!

-->'''Black Rutile:''' [[WesternAnimation/StreetFighter This is delicious!]]
-->'''Pyrite:''' I guess abducting the Crystal Gems and holding them hostage won't be necessary, huh, boss? They're already occupying themselves as is
-->'''Black Rutile:''' Oh, don't be hasty, Pyrite! Not until I'm sure it works perfectly! (she fires a shot from the Rejuvenation Blaster at an Amethyst, causing her to poof) [[BigYes YES! YES!]]

-->'''Black Rutile:''' [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTearsOfTheKingdom People of Beach City, do not look away! You witness a Rutile's revival, and the birth of her new empire!]]
-->'''Lars:''' What do you want now, Black Rutile?
-->'''Black Rutile:''' What I want is recognition! As you can see, I have officially conquered Little Homeworld and taken the Crystal Gems as my prisoners. The means as to how it can fly can all be blamed on their dear friend, Lapis Lazuli. Despite what the Crystal Gems believed, [[WesternAnimation/TheSecretOfNIMH Little Homeworld was the aspiration of idiots and dreamers!]] A mere tool to indoctrinate poor, unfortunate Gems who were living lives free of their tyranny. But unfortunately for them, [[WesternAnimation/YogiBear I am far smarter than the average Gem,]] so I continued planning my revenge for months on end, which leads me today. Either surrender to me at once [[WesternAnimation/BuzzLightyearOfStarCommand or else your pathetic little town will go bye-bye! Bye-bye.]]

-->'''Puppet!Pearl:''' [[WebVideo/RealTimeFanDub Top thirty reasons why Bismuth is sorry. Number 5 will surprise you.]]
-->'''Puppet!Lapis:''' Top thirty anime deaths, number one: YOUR BUTT RIGHT NOW!

-->'''Tanzanite:''' It's because I just wanted to save everyone from what I suffered. My friends! My family! Everything I did was for the galaxy, for the Crystal Gems! But it was all for nothing, Pink Diamond used all of us to avoid the consequences of her actions. I had to use my skills on friends; on family; Gems that I knew. She controlled us through lies. (starts CryLaughing) Homeworld, no better than the rebels Rose created. I helped terrorize my people! I wanted you to stop it, I had to stop it. I spoke out. I spoke out to Black Rutile, to save everyone from you! But when I did, I only stood with a monster. You chose Pink Diamond. You left me, gave me no choice! The Diamonds wanted to destroy worlds, and they did. Pink destroyed mine.

-->'''Kyanite:''' [[WesternAnimation/TheVentureBrothers Come on, they have one female servicing a large group of males, that implies a species that lays eggs.]]
-->'''Bloodstone:''' Oh my Diamonds, you're crazy! They are so obviously mammals!
-->'''Kyanite:''' Please, she'd be in estrus 24/7 if she didn't lay eggs!
-->'''Bloodstone:''' But they don't lay eggs! I don't have to keep telling you this!
-->'''Howlite:''' You're both wrong. They are beings who reproduce asexually, therefore they have no reproductive organs to procreate with.
-->'''Kyanite:''' [[Film/DonnieDarko Dang Howlite, why you always gotta get so smart on us?]]

-->'''Steven:''' [[WesternAnimation/TheMagicSchoolBus Please tell me this is going to be a normal, non-life-threatening adventure.]]
-->'''Black Rutile:''' With you? No way! Now snakeman, [[Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration make it so!]]

-->'''Amethyst:''' "Uh, maybe they're friendly?"
-->'''The Decimator:''' [[WesternAnimation/GravityFalls "I have butchered millions on countless moons!"]]
-->'''Pearl:''' "I doubt it."

-->'''Ronaldo:''' [[Film/{{Gladiator}} ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!]] (he holds up his sword) This sword is a replication of the [[Anime/MobileFighterGGundam Shining Finger]] sword from the hit anime series ''Mobile Home Warrior [[Creator/MarkGatha Gatha]]'', used by its titular protagonist in his fight against evil superpowered land developers trying to destroy his trailer park home, and I shall use it in his name!

-->'''Cinnabar:''' [[WesternAnimation/{{Amphibia}} Looks like you've been disarmed! (chuckles) Get it? Disarmed?]]
-->'''Gearfeet:''' ([[AnArmAndALeg now with one arm and hopping on one leg]]) Who needs arms, when you have spirit!?
-->'''Cinnabar:''' [[Film/MontyPythonAndTheHolyGrail You're a looney.]]

-->'''Inner Steven:''' You're really just going to stand there and let her kill you? [[WesternAnimation/SamuraiJack Do you give up? Will you abandon their hope? Can you not feel their desperation? Will evil forever rule the universe? HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN?!]]

-->'''Inner Steven:''' [[WesternAnimation/AdventureTime FALL!]]

-->'''Black Rutile:''' [[WesternAnimation/TheTransformersTheMovie No more, Steven Universe! Grant me mercy, I beg of you!]]
-->'''Inner Steven:''' [[WesternAnimation/TheTransformersTheMovie You, who are without mercy, now plead for it? I thought you were made of sterner stuff.]]

-->'''Inner Steven:''' [[WebVideo/SwordArtOnlineAbridged No need to wonder where your god is, Black Rutile, for he is right here. And he is fresh out of mercy.]]
-->'''Black Rutile:''' [[WebVideo/DragonBallZAbridged Oh, how cute, he thinks he's a-]]'''''[[OhCrap OH]] [[PrecisionFStrike SLAG!]]'''''

-->'''Black Rutile:''' [[Film/RevengeOfTheSith Go ahead, kill me. Kill me now. DO IT!]]

-->'''White Topaz:''' [[Series/ObiWanKenobi Then you truly are lost. Goodbye, my Rutile.]]
-->'''Black Rutile:''' [[Recap/ObiWanKenobiPartVI Topaz, get back here at once! Topaz! TOPAZ!]]

-->'''The Lapidarist:''' Do you remember what happened afterward?
-->'''White:''' [[WesternAnimation/{{Archer}} Do you not?]]

-->'''Diamond:''' Then come on, [[VideoGame/CastlevaniaSymphonyOfTheNight enough talk! Have at you!]]
-->'''Serpentes:''' [[Film/RevengeOfTheSith I will do what I must.]]
-->'''Diamond:''' You will try.

-->'''Yellow Diamond:''' [[VideoGame/CastlevaniaSymphonyOfTheNight Die, monster! You do not belong in this world or any world.]]
-->'''Squamata:''' [[VideoGame/CastlevaniaSymphonyOfTheNight It is not by my will that]] [[WesternAnimation/SamuraiJack I am free to consume the universe as I did in days long past.]] [[VideoGame/CastlevaniaSymphonyOfTheNight I was released from my confinements by mortals who wished to pay me tribute in exchange for assisting them with their own plans.]]

-->'''Jasper:''' You have a lot of nerve coming back to us.
-->'''Black Rutile:''' [[WesternAnimation/TheMarvelousMisadventuresOfFlapjack You have a lot of nerve being alive.]] I suppose you're all going to act super suspicious about what I have planned, but I'm here to prove you wrong by saying I'm sorry. ''(the Crystal Gems are in StunnedSilence)'' Hello, anyone? [[Film/FerrisBuellersDayOff Bueller, Bueller, Bueller?]] Stop ignoring me.

-->'''Connie:''' Okay, I'll only accept that you've changed on one condition.
-->'''Black Rutile:''' What's that?
-->'''Connie:''' SayMyName. Can you SayIt?
-->'''Black Rutile:''' Of course I can! You're, uh, Connie Steven's-Annoying-Human-Friend!
-->'''Connie:''' You don't even know my name.
-->'''Black Rutile:''' I certainly do! It's [[WesternAnimation/MickeyMouseClubhouse Meeska-Mooska-Mickey Mouse-svetlana!]]
-->'''Connie:''' Sometimes, it feels like you're not even trying to bother. It's Maheswaran, Connie Maheswaran. Can you say it?
-->'''Black Rutile:''' Connie Maheswaran.
-->'''Connie:''' Now say, "I'm sorry that I've tried to kill you and your friends and destroy the planet all the time, Connie Maheswaran."
-->'''Black Rutile:''' I'm sorry that I've tried to kill you and your friends and destroy the planet all the time, Connie Maheswaran.

-->'''Lepidolite:''' [[Anime/DragonBallZ This is goodbye to you all. To my Rutile Rebels, to my fellow Gems. And yes, even you, Steven Universe.]]
-->In a brilliant explosion of black and white smoke, a mighty fusion was eliminated, and her components were reduced to their gems lying at Steven's feet. Once known as menaces to the entire Gem race, they made the ultimate sacrifice to defend the boy they called their greatest foe. They were Black Rutile and White Topaz, partners in crime turned Crystal Gems at heart.
-->'''Nosiop:''' [[Film/TheDarkKnight In their last moments, people show you who they really are.]]

-->'''Squamata:''' So, you finally show yourself, my dear creator. [[VideoGame/SonicForces What can one speck of light illuminate within the dark abyss that is I, Squamata? Countless stars. Countless worlds. Countless lives. All fell to me, all brought to nothing,]] and all because of you. You and your kind have tried so hard to keep your sins hidden away that you had no idea that there would be souls of darkness who wanted to unleash my wrath upon the universe. [[Film/AvengersEndgame You simply could not live with your own failures, and where did that bring you? Back to me.]]
-->'''Lapidarist:''' You will find that mortals are far more resilient than you believe, Squamata. [[Series/DoctorWho Look at these people, these mortal beings. Consider their potential!]] They have done so many amazing things with the short time they have in the universe, yet they always made the most to ensure a brighter future for all! But in order for that future to become a reality, you must be snuffed out!

-->'''Yellow:''' [[Series/DoctorWho We don't understand? Are you kidding? Us? Of course, we understand. I mean, do you call this a war, this funny little thing? This is only a small scuffle compared to what we endured!]]
-->'''Blue:''' [[Recap/DoctorWhoS35E8TheZygonInversion We did worse things than you could ever imagine! And when I close my eyes, I hear nothing but the screams of the Gems who gave their lives for us!]]

-->'''Rutilated Quartz:''' [[Franchise/SailorMoon Well, I'm nothing like Paragon, I am a warrior of awesome power who fights for love and for justice! I am Rutilated Quartz! And in the name of the cosmos, I'll punish you!]]
-->'''Squamata:''' Heheheh, you're positively adorable. [[WebAnimation/DeathBattle I'm going to eat your stones.]]

-->'''Cobralan:''' [[Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan We are gathered here today to pay final respects to our honored dead. And yet it should be noted, amid our sorrow, this death takes place in the shadow of a new beginning, the sunrise of a new era for not just the Slytherophidian people, but the universe at large.]]
-->'''Yellow Diamond:''' Just when we were getting to know the deceased, her life was heartlessly taken by an unstoppable monster bent on destroying everything we loved and then some. A wise man once said that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. But while she did die in shame, she also perished knowing that she would be redeemed, and we will not debate her profound wisdom during this last battle. Of all the creatures we have met in our years of existence, she was among the most human.

-->'''Rutilated Quartz:''' Sheesh, dude, no need to be such a Debbie downer! Yeah, everybody fights with each other; [[WesternAnimation/TheLionKing1994 it's the circle of life, and it moves us all and all that.]] Heck, I'm something of a fighter myself, even though I would much rather try to ask first and punch people later. Everyone, even those who proudly call themselves irredeemable monsters, can be capable of change. They gotta find the strength within to atone for what they've done.
-->'''Squamata:''' Such paltry sentiments from one who is about to die!
-->'''Rutilated Quartz:''' [[ComicBook/TheInfinityGauntlet I've lived my life by those sentiments. They're well worth dying for.]]

-->'''Rutilated Quartz:''' Do you see it, Squamata? [[Anime/MobileFighterGGundam This sword, THIS SWORD IS BURNING LIKE A STAR! IT GLOWS WITH AN AWESOME POWER! ITS BURNING GRIP TELLS ME TO DEFEAT YOU!]]
-->'''Squamata:''' [[DefiantToTheEnd NO, I WILL NOT LOSE!]]
-->'''Rutilated Quartz:''' TAKE THIS! MY LOVE, MY HOPE, MY ANGER, AND ALL OF MY SORROW!

** The opening narration is near lifted from Optimus Prime's opening monologue from the [[Film/{{Transformers}} 2007 movie]].

* Before leading the heroes into battle, Cobralan says [[WesternAnimation/{{Invincible}} "You don't seem to understand. My world isn't yours to conquer."]]

* When Squamata first meets Rutilated Quartz, he sneers at the fusion and says [[WesternAnimation/{{Invincible}} "Look what you need to do to mimic even a fraction of my power."]] In response, Rutilated Quartz says this.

-->'''Squamata:''' [[Film/ZackSnydersJusticeLeague I have turned hundreds upon thousands of worlds to dust in the name of darkness and devastation until I was robbed of my glory. I will stride across the bones of my enemies and bask in the glow of pure evil, for all of existence shall be mine to consume!]]

* Some of the party decorations Lapis bought for the wedding anniversary party were napkins that read [[WesternAnimation/BeautyAndTheBeast1991 'TALE AS OLD AS TIME, SONG AS OLD AS RHYME']].

* One of the tourists refers to the Crystal Gems as [[Franchise/TheAvengers Earth's mightiest heroes.]]

-->'''Rutilated Quartz:''' [[Franchise/SailorMoon Well, I'm nothing like Gem, I am a warrior of awesome power who fights for love and for justice! I am Rutilated Quartz! And in the name of the cosmos, I'll punish you!]]

-->'''Cobralan:''' [[Film/StarTrek2TheWrathOfKhan We are gathered here today to pay final respects to our honored dead. And yet it should be noted, amid our sorrow, this death takes place in the shadow of a new beginning, the sunrise of a new era for not just the Slytherophidian people, but the universe at large.]]

* Just like in the final chapter of ''Alternate Future'', one of the final quotes is taken directly from an animated film. In this case, Creator/StanLee's quote is taken from the dedication to him in ''WesternAnimation/SpiderManIntoTheSpiderVerse]]''.

-->'''Rutilated Quartz:''' [[Franchise/SailorMoon Well, I'm nothing like Gem, I am a warrior of awesome power who fights for love and for justice! I am Rutilated Quartz! And in the name of the moon, I'll punish you!]]
-->'''Squamata:''' Heheheh, you're positively adorable. [[WebAnimation/DeathBattle I'm going to feed you your own heart.]]

* Steel's [[Franchise/{{Transformers}} Optimus Prime]]-esque speech before the final battle.
-->'''Steel:''' [[Film/TransformersDarkOfTheMoon In any war, there are calms between storms. There will be days when we lose faith.]] But there are also days when [[Film/TransformersTheLastKnight a few brave souls unite to save the universe. We can be heroes in our own lives, every one of us if we only have the courage to try.]] [[WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime Now, we must take strength in kindred spirits, not as allies, but warriors If not in our vessels, then in our cores.]] [[Film/TransformersAgeOfExtinction I am Steel of the Metals, and I send this to the fearsome Squamata. Leave this universe alone. Because we're coming for you.]]

-->'''Steel:''' [[Film/TransformersDarkOfTheMoon In any war, there are calms between storms. There will be days when we lose faith.]] But there are also days when [[Film/TransformersTheLastKnight a few brave souls unite to save the universe. We can be heroes in our own lives, every one of us, if we only have the courage to try.]] [[WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime Now, we must take strength in kindred spirits, not of our species, all true warriors. If not in body, then in spirit.]] [[Film/TransformersAgeOfExtinction I am Steel of the Metals, and I send this to the fearsome Squamata. Leave this universe alone. Because we're coming for you.]]

-->'''Lapidarist:''' You will find that mortals are far more resilient than you believe, Squamata. [[Series/DoctorWho Look at these people, these mortal beings. Consider their potential!]] They have done so many amazing things with the short time they have in the universe, yet they always made the most to ensure a brighter future for all! And that future involves you dying once and for all!

* This BreakingLecture / PatrickStewartSpeech exchange between Squamata and the Lpaidarist.

* This BreakThemByTalking / PatrickStewartSpeech exchange between Squamata and the Lpaidarist.

-->'''White:'' [[Recap/DoctorWhoS35E8TheZygonInversion And you know what you do with all that pain? Shall I tell you where you put it? You hold it tight till it burns your hand! And you say that no one else will ever have to live like this! No one else will ever have to feel this pain! Not on my watch!]] So go on, hate us all you like, but that won't change the fact that you would never exist without us! We need you as much as you need us! We're sorry for abusing you for what Pink did! Please forgive us!

* The Lapidarist's LastWords before she dies from Squamata's poison.